New Faces in US Davis and Wightman Cup Teams
New York May 2 The United States Davis cup and Wightman cup squads will rely on the younger generation. Veterans like Tilden and Mallory may stay home as Helen Wills, Helen Jacobs, Edith Cross and Marjorie Morrill could anchor the Wightman cup effort at Forest Hills in August. Davis cup prospects center on John Hennessey John Van Ryn Wilmer Allison Fritz Mercur and Gil Hall with Tilden possibly joining in Europe for the challenge round against France. George M Lott Jr will not join the Davis cup team due to studies at the University of Chicago.
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Helen Jacobs
Edith Cross
Marjorie Morrill
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John van Ryn
Wilmer Allison
Fritz Mercur
Gil Hall
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George M. Lott, Jr
Chicago
Canada
Japan
Joseph D. Wear
itz-Eugene Dixon
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University of Chicago
American League Umpires Crack Down on Balks
New York May 2. President Ernest S Barnard warned league umpires to enforce pitching rules and not tolerate balks. In two weeks of play many balks have been called, more than last season, as pitchers tighten windups and deliveries. Walter Johnson and Bill Carrigan have argued with umpires, while managers mostly back the umpires amid early balk crackdowns.
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Bill Carrigan
Northwestern Tops Purdue in Big Ten Baseball Race
Northwestern continued its winning ways by edging Purdue 6 to 5 at Evanston, placing a major dent in Purdue’s hopes for the conference title. The Wildcats also defeated Illinois 3 to 1 twice, while Wisconsin beat Notre Dame 5 to 4 in an 11 inning non-conference tilt at Madison.
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Detroit Boxers Ray Miller Defeats Petrolle in Points
In Detroit Ray Miller from Chicago outpointed Billy Petrolle of Fargo in a ten round welterweight bout. Winnipeg’s Onarlie Belanger stopped Jackie Lee in Los Angeles according to reports.
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Onarlie’ Belanger
Jackie Lee
Los Angeles
Waterloo Hawks Fall To Colored Nine In Park Practice
In cold gusts at the park, Waterloo Hawks lose 6 to 4 to the Colored House of David nine in a final exhibition. Millies and Anderson led the Hawks with two hits apiece as four Waterloo pitchers allowed 10 hits while the visitors piled up two early runs and held the lead through the game.
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Al Singers Manager Clashes With Dempsey Promoter Role
Hymie Caplan, manager of Bronx featherweight Al Singer, disputes Jack Dempsey’s claim he “ran out” on a bout with Kid Chocolate. Caplan says no agreement existed for Singer Chocolate, and that Madison Square Garden originated the bout idea. Caplan says he signed with Tom McArdle to secure the best for Singer.
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Browns Beat Red Sox 4-3 in Cleveland Bout
Cleveland, May 2. St Louis Browns defeated the Indians 4-3 as five hits in the fifth inning produced three runs. Crowder earned his fourth win while Ferrell took the loss. In a separate game, Philadelphia Athletics crushed Boston 24-6 with Simmons, Foxx, and Hale leading a 29-hit attack.
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Barnes Describes Pivot as Natural Hip Turn in Golf
The article notes Long Jim Barnes defines the pivot as a natural hip turn with the head held steady and the clubback moved to feel a pull on the left side. It contrasts Barnes with common advice on knee bending to avoid slices, mentions Bobby Jones, promises further discussion, and invites readers to request a leaflet from Sol Metzger.
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Bobby Jones
Sol Metzger
Sheng
Flag Tourney to Open Season at Sunnyside Club
Sunnyside Country club opens its golf season on Memorial Day May 30 with a flag handicap event led by club pro Bob Elderton. The 1929 schedule includes president's handicap and several championships plus weekend and Wednesday events. Pro shop open, golfers luncheon served daily. entries expected in both men’s and women’s state tournaments.
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Bob Elderton
Early
Sunnyside
Cubs Open Eastern Invasion After Prosperity Hype
New York May 2 The first lap of the 1929 major league baseball races nears completion with Eastern clubs preparing to invade the West. Chicago Cubs face the Phillies in Philadelphia as Bert Shotton’s men seek early momentum in the National League. A note recalls Chicago’s 4 game setback in Philadelphia last Aug. 6 and the pennant chase. Argentina anecdotes close the report with a wild horses remark.
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