Dempsey Faces Fight Backlash Over Garden Pact
Jack Dempsey squares off with Madison Square Garden promoters in a power struggle over heavyweight matches. The ex-champion shapes his own alliance with Fugazy to pressure Schmeling and secure fights by September, while German contender Schmeling delays amid manager disputes and New York Athletic Commission rulings.
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Frank Getty
Tntind Press Sports New
York
Moren
Ack Dempsey
Humbert
J. Fuga
Ring
Jong
Mattison Square Garden
van Dempsey
Maddison Square Garden
Lory Be
Germany
Behmeling
Madison Square Garden
Dempsey
Fugery
New York
Bulow
Max
Schmeling
Fugazy
Amateur Leads North South Open At Pinehurst
Washington amateur George Volet shot 139 after 36 holes to lead the North and South Open at Pinehurst. Horton Smith and Tommy Armour tied for second at 144, with Bill Mehlhorn at 145 and Billy Burke one stroke behind.
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Pinehurst
N. C
George Volet
Washington
Horton Smith
Joplin
Tommy. Armour
Destroit
Wild Bill Mehlhorn
Billy Burke
Grinnell Tennis Ousts Southern Methodist 4 2
Grinnell won 4 to 2 over Southern Methodist University as Pioneer ace Coggeshall suffered his first defeat 6-4 6-4 to Hough. Tomorrow the Pioneer team faces Texas University in Austin.
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Grinneles
Grinnell
Southern Methodists’university
Pallas
Harris
Coggeshall
Hough
Texas University
Austin
Prudhomme Starred For Team In Hits Heavy Era
The text recalls John Prudhomme a pitcher from the International League era around 1927 1928. It notes his height six feet two inches and weight around unknown pounds with a 277 inning workload and a 3.02 ERA. It mentions specific game lineups against Jay and Teronts with wins and losses and lists his birthplace Saveveport Louisiana.
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Sone
John Prudhomme
Gamit
Prudhomme
Yonta
Holt
Jay
Lohmry
Teronts
White Sox camp optimistic on Lyons return and depth questions
March reports from Wate Vox describe the Chicago White Sox aiming for a top four finish in the American League. Ted Lyons’ shoulder remains a concern, while new and returning players fill the roster including Autry Hoffman Watwood Moore Kerr McKain and Dugan with Blackburne compiling pitching and catching depth for the April 16 opener versus St. Louis.
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Wate
Vox
Chicago White Sox
Lena Blackburne
Blackburne
Ted Lyons
Ace
Foimillar
Lyons
Sox
Sam Rice
Washington ‘Club
Mertly
Martin (Chick) Autry
Cleveland
Clarence Hoffman
Sacramento
John Watwood
Shreveports
Randolph Moore
Iron Waco
Johnny Kerr
Hollywood
Harold McKain
Decatue
Buereus
Gins
Antry
Moe Berg
Latver
Ferg
Buck Crouse
Weiland
Tommy Thomas
Dugan
St. Louis
Young
Walsh
McKain
Cox
Ming Bal Adkins
Pource Tn
Babe Ruth Aims to Extend Career with Cubs After Yanks
The article weighs Babe Ruth's injury ridden 1928 season and potential return with the Yankees or a move to the Chicago Cubs. It notes optimism about his leg health after winter rest and spring training and claims Ruth hopes to play five more years in the majors, including a stint in the National League with Chicago to leverage right field fence.
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New York Yankees
Bebe Rath
Rid
Chicago Gabs
Threefold Investigation Into Coliseum Fatal Fight Riot
Chicago March 27. A threefold inquiry launched into the Coliseum panic that left one spectator dead and two others near death after a boxing bout between Jackie Fields and Young Jack Thompson. Victims include Herman Landfield who died from a skull fracture. Officials probe boxing rules, building law violations, and coroner findings while Sun officials consider banning mixed fights.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Herman Landfield
Jackie Fields
Jack Thompson
Alonzo Stroud
Jona Blaheney
Ilinois Boxing Commission
Herman N. Bundesensta
Unbeaten Town Wrestler Eyes National Title
Western conference champion Albert Montgomery of Town University, 1435 pounds, seeks the National Collegiate crown at Ohio State University in Columbus after a flawless season. Coach Harold Howard says Montgomery is in excellent shape for the titular meet, with a string of nine straight victories and wins over Nebraska Minnesota Illinois Wisconsin Chicago Indiana and Ohio State. The Hawkeye medical student began in 1926 and has steadily improved, aiming to join Leslie Beers as one of the era’s top matmen. The season includes a strong run and a focus on the intercollegiate finals amid other exhibition games.
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Courioy Special Services
Town City
Albert EB. Montgomery
University of Town
Sill
Montgomery
Leslie Beers
Beers
Juty
Nebraska
Minnesota
Illinois
Wisconsin Chicago
Indiana
Ohio State
Morgan Looks Bad on Outfield Balls
New Orleans reports Morgan, once hailed as a natural, again shows weakness in judging fly balls and base running. Manager Roger Peckinpaugh of the Cleveland Indians fears he may be sent to the bench for the season as the rookie’s errors persist.
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New Orleans
cNs
Mydie Morgan
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland Subilans
George Kelly Signs Reds Contract For 1929 Season
George Kelly first baseman signed with the Cincinnati Reds for the 1929 season after weeks of holdout talks. Terms were not announced. Val Picinich and third baseman Stripp remained unsigned. The piece notes ongoing contract talks with other players.
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Orlando
Fla
George Kelly
Cincinnnati Reds
Reds
Val Picinich
Liska Promises He'll Work Hard For Washington
Liska, a 29 year old rookie of the Washington Senators, vows to work hard after manager Walter Johnson praises his underhand delivery. He recalls starting with Des Moines and Burlington, rising through Minneapolis with 20 wins and 4 losses, and says conditioning and effort will keep him with the club. He hails from Dwight Nebraska and writes home nightly about training with the big league team.
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Tampa
Dla
Marehy
Walter
Johnson
Ad ‘Liska
Washington Senators
Liska
Des Moines
Burlington
Lintain
Neb
Minneapolis
Senators
Walter Johnson
Mncon
Washington
Dwight
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