Heavyweights in 1928 baseball show big size and young vigor
New York, Feb 25. Article surveys 1928 major leaguers by size and age, noting heavy hitters and tall pitchers with Emphasized examples like Sim Harriss at six feet six and Sparky Adams at five feet four. It highlights the trend toward height and weight for pitchers, while infield speed and agility favor smaller players like Adams and Tavener.
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Eppa Rixey
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Floyd Herman
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Four Girls Basketwork Games At Y W C A
Four girls basketball games were played at the Y M C A under joint auspices of the Playground Association and the Y W C A. Blackbirds defeated St Marys 12 to 11, Edison beat Lafayette 44 to 7, Y W C A beat Bumblebees 15 to 5, and Bell Telephone topped Bath 36 to 4 in last night’s league play.
Hudson Defeats Orange Township In Tight Prep Game
Hudson high defeated Orange Township 10 to 8 in Hudson Ia on Feb 25. Arter scored nine of Hudson’s ten points as Meyers and Klingaman led Orange.
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National A. A. U. indoor meet features star field at Madison Square Garden
New York February 25. America's track and field strength is tested tonight at the National A. A. U. indoor championships in Madison Square Garden. Sixty nine champions and record holders attend, with Olympic champions Scholz Kinsey Osborn among 27 national champions and 15 Intercollegiate A. A. A. A. 12 National Collegiate and 12 Western conference champions present.
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Dr. Peltzer
Ray Conger
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Phil Edwards
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Sidney Robinson
P. Sival
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Roland Locke
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al Miller
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Chet Bowman
George Guthrie
Chuck Werner
Dan Kinsey
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Herbert Schwerne
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Anton Burg
Gail Robinson
Fait Elkins
Charles McGinnis
Jack Ray
Lea Dlermoanud
Olympic hopeful Catherine Donovan Lights Up Newark
Catherine Donovan of Newark New Jersey a busy office worker and Olympic candidate has twice broken the world indoor track records for 860 and 1000 meters in one week. She followed with new records in 800 meters across three starts while balancing fan mail and her job awaiting selection to represent the United States in the Netherlands this summer.
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Newark
N. J
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Holland
Five Dual Track Meets on Slate in Big Ten Today
Chicago reports five dual track meets across the Big Ten as teams prepare for the March 19 indoor meet. Michigan visits Notre Dame in a show of strength while Wisconsin hosts Minnesota. Indiana seeks challenge against Illinois State as towns and gyms pivot to tonight’s conference action. Western Conference outdoor champions remain the focus as teams aim to sharpen form before the Town City indoor event.
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Wisconsin
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Army Navy basketball clash ends football ties
West Point and Annapolis face off this afternoon in the first athletic meeting since football relations were terminated. Light Horse Harry Wilson and Whitey Lloyd, rivals from last fall, square off as the showdown closes the long standing athletic rivalry. Each service academy has three basketball wins in the annual series.
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Harry Wilson
Whitey Lloyd
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Versatile Athlete Jim Langan Showcases Broad Skills
Jim Langan, a 200 pound boxer and football star from Villanova, is highlighted for his 18 knockouts in 22 bouts and multi sport talents. The article notes other Waterloo alley scores and upcoming league schedules, with team matchups and events across John Deere and Elks leagues and Fort Dodge plans. A rugged multi-sport athlete from Bristow, Oklahoma, Langan symbolizes versatile athletic prowess.
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Brent Open
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Waleh
Tenpin Topics and League Scores with Whiteside Meet
A garbled recap shows Metis and Jie tied for high honors in a bowling meet amid scores and players like George Miller and Braden. Other notes mention Seans Carey and Margarit Ackerman, Whiteside results, and a 109 to 95 game outcome. Dr. G. Ob. Stainbrook set a 372 alley record at Waterlog alleys this week.
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Record Kentucky Derby nominations reach 196 horses
A public list released by Col. Matt J. Winn shows 196 three year olds nominated for the 1928 Kentucky Derby, a record surpassing 1898 and last year. Entries include 154 colts, 31 geldings, 11 fillies from 100 owners, with Man O War and Whiskery among major names, and Mrs. John D. Hertz entering Anita Peabody.
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Broomstick
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John FP. Grier
Black Toney
Wh Broom II
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Genie
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Ironsides
War Whoop
War
Samuel D. Riddle
Whitney Sting
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Honker
Bye
Tartar
Victorian
Groucher
Limbo
Tautygy
Gadalong
Pollywor
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To Be Reinstated Mary Browne May Return to Tennis Troupe
Mary K Browne faced displeasure from authorities after joining C C Pyle s professional tennis troupe The WS Golf association. Last year she was barred from the links but it is understood she only needs to ask for reinstatement to be put back into circulation.
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Derby Prospect Shapes Up For May 19 Race
Count second in that stake and winner of Walden and Sea Rip. Harry F P Sinclairs Rancocas stables has Nassak, winner of two year old stakes, Mowlee and Sublevado. Only about one in ten of those nominated will start in the derby. The field will narrow to around 20 before the post on Saturday May 19. The quality and condition of many nominees suggest a large field and rich purse.
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Columbia Cage Team Stops Luther 18 to 12
Columbia College halted Luther College with an 18 to 12 victory. No further details provided in readable text.
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Dubuque, Il
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Luther College
Town Conference Leaders Rally To Victory
Town conference leaders appeared last night with a 19 to 12 win over Columbia. Columbia led at halftime 7 to 2 before the late surge.
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Badgers Aim to Solidify Big Ten Lead Tonight
Chicago on February 25 report that Doc Meinwell's Wisconsin Badgers face Purdue at Lafayette in a key Big Ten showdown. A win would give Wisconsin eight conference wins against one defeat, likely sealing the title.
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Doctors Stress Health in March Campaign
Sponsored by the National Tuberculosis Association and local health groups, the drive urges timely family physician visits to detect or prevent serious diseases. Slogans include Let your doctor decide and An hour of prevention beats a year of cure, targeting healthy adults who may be at risk for tuberculosis heart disease cancer and other degenerative illnesses.
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Amarello Texan Broncs adopt vegetarian training plan
Amarillo Texan Broncs manager Sled Allen unveils a March 1 diet for players emphasizing vegetables, fruit, whole grains, buttermilk and a meatless menu to curb heavy eating. The plan includes breakfast with hot water and citrus, lunch of raw vegetables and soup, and dinner of vegetable soup and eggs.
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