Eddie Farrell Tops National League Batting Charts
Chicago May 28 Eddie Farrell New York Giants boy shortstop leads the National League with a .412 average through 32 games, 49 hits, 67 bases, three homers and nine doubles. He boosts his average over seven hits in six games, ahead of Pie Traynor and Rogers Hornsby. Gehrig Goslin Ruth and Cobb pace home runs and runs scored, while Bevo Lebourveau leads the American Association with .463.
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Bugton Captures Two From Phill
Philadelphia, May 28. The Phillies lost both ends of a double header to the Boston Braves at Shibe park, losing 8-1 in the first game and 13-5 in the nightcap. The second game devolved into a farce as Boston chased Pruett from the mound in the fifth, scoring eight runs.
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Billy Alger Sets Record with 350 Fights Unbeaten
Pacific coast welterweight Billy Alger claims a record of 350 fights without a knockout loss as he prepares to meet Willie Harmon of New York on June 3.
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Massed bands broadcast from Cornel Bluffs today
About 1460 high school musicians will perform in the national high school band contest from KOLL here at five this afternoon. The massed bands, gathered from Cornel Bluffs and nearby areas, will be aired live, showcasing a wide range of selections and ensuring broad local attendance and community pride.
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Racers Qualify Today for 500 Mile Indianapolis Race
Indianapolis drivers await the chance to qualify for the Memorial Day 500 mile sweepstakes. Rain halted yesterday's practice, reducing hopeful entrants to 34 starters at 11 oclock Monday. Corum withdrew his car, leaving 40 cars seeking entry as fans flood Indianapolis.
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Greatest athlete in DePauw history graduates in June
Greencastle Ind Mast 28 Diels Sturtridge af Gare Mad wily grad Wate from Deltinno universite in June acclaimed as the xreatest athletic the school has had in years Sturtridge crowned his ent reer by placing second In the decathion at the Penn relays setting a new reward of 16 sec onds for that maeter hurdle He has won fine letters on t Te Payneoas a halfback in font Dick Sturtridge pay a rented and guard in basketball and a 10 Second man a star hurdler and a Weight thrower of ability on track and field
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Yankees Griffo New Break Even in Twin Bill
New York hoyt pitched 6th win of year as Yankees split a doubleheader with Washington. In game one, Washington won 7 2. in game two, Yankees triumphed 3 0. Gehrig hit his 11th home run tying Ruth for league lead. Hoyt allowed three singles across seven innings.
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Town Nine Defeats Notre Dame 2-0 in Nonconference Battle
Town Nine’s baseball team defeated Notre Dame 2-0 in a nonconference game on the road. The result followed an earlier Town Nine win at Town City, where the Hawkeyes won 8 to 4. Notre Dame was held scoreless as Town Nine secured the victory.
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Gopher Baseball Coach Sets Good Example for Boys
Minneapolis May 28 Fans watching an eager catcher work with the University of Minnesota team suggested he would likely earn a varsity spot. The player Patsy Markochristened Harold, coached by Patsy Clark, has led a diamond squad after guiding youths at Illinois, Michigan State, and Minnesota prep circles. Okie Clark credits his solid form to early in-house experience and readiness to play with the varsity. He caught for the Yannigans before pitching against the Go pher regulars and allowing four hits.
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Buck Wilson Elected Captain of Tutor Ball Team
Buck Wilson of Marble Rock Iowa has been elected captain of the State Teachers college baseball team for 1928. The junior pitcher’s selection was announced upon the team's return from the Cue game at Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Falls Gun Club Memorial Shoot Slated
Cedar Falls Gun club will hold a program shoot at its grounds one mile north of Cedar Falls at 2 p.m. Memorial Day Monday. Five 20 third events with $1 entrance each. Five equal monies planned. Contestants may shoot full program or targets only. Optional doubles and specials to be carded if time permits.
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Fights Last Night Across Cities Hit By Boxing Results
Boxing card results report from Cumberland to Detroit with multiple bouts. Winners include Young Xeng over Young Rudy in Cumberland and Tiger Flowers over Sailor Huffman in Boston, plus Meveland flyweight Fidel Gabarba and others scoring decisions or knockouts.
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Giants Drop Two to Brooklyn Ites
Giants lose twice to Brooklyn in a doubleheader 5 to 3 and 5 to 1 extending their skid to six. Vance struck out 10 in game one and won his sixth straight, while Petty limited New York to six hits in game two. Robins steal both ends of the doubleheader behind timely hitting and strong pitching.
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Hudson High Beats Orange 15 to 7 in May Baseball Match
Hudson High School defeated Orange Township 15 to 7 in a Wednesday game at Hudson, Virginia. Loonin Nelsey Franck and Brown highlighted the batting, with Pearsons in the outfield and L Conry at short, KE Conry at third. Next games with Orange set for June 2, season to close.
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Stanford squad poised to win intercollegiate meet
Philadelphia May 28. The Stanford track team appears unbeatable after trials, qualifying 14 potential point scorers and leading by at least 10 points over USC, the defending champion. USC, Dartmouth, and Penn State qualified many athletes, with Yale, Penn, Harvard, Princeton, California, Michigan State among others also reaching finals. several records likely to fall today.
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Winthrop High Athletes Receive Monogram Awards
Seven Winthrop High School athletes were presented monograms in football basketball and baseball at a May ceremony. Recipients M Dunlap F Peck H Allyn C Allyn D Wilson and C Hutching earned awards in all three sports, with other honorees in one sport. Captains named included H Allen Dunlap and I Peck, who was elected captain of football and basketball for next season.
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New Hampton Opens Baseball Season With Lawler Outfits
New Hampton, Indiana, opens its ball season Sunday at East Park against Lawler. Neither squad has yet played this year. this may serve as a tryout. Lefty O'Neill will pitch for New Hampton, who debut in new uniforms. Notable players working out include Chub Caniv, Gregg Leischeid, Louis Kreiger, Swede Kreiger, Paul O'Neill, Cheater O'Connor, Ray Feragher, and Mikes of Fredericka burg.
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Michigan Iowa Favored In Big Ten Classic
Madison Wisconsin May 28 The Michigan track team leads in Big Ten finals with 16 men qualified across 11 events while Iowa follows with 10 and Illinois nine Northwestern 8 Wisconsin 7 and Ohio State 7 also advanced. Weather track conditions were heavy with speed shown in the sprints Einar Hermansen Northwestern beat Hester Michigan in the 100 in 9.10 seconds Lovette Michigan and Rinehart Indiana posted solid marks with Lovette hitting 41 3 and Rinehart 172 5 1 2 in the javelin. Predictions of records loomed as dawn brought fair skies and a light breeze.
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Sunnyside Country Club Hosts Iowa Golf Weekend Events
Sunnyside Country Club of Waterloo joins Iowa clubs for a Memorial weekend golf program to aid flood relief. A flag handicap tournament, blind bogey classic and other events run today through Monday with scores sent to the Iowa Golf Association secretary for two prizes. The association bears the statewide event costs. The president's handicap qualifier is set for Sunnyside tomorrow.
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Flag Tournament at Byrnes Park Draws Club Members
Byrnes Park Golf Club to host an 18 hole flag tournament this Sunday and Monday led by pro John Casey. Only club members may compete with driving, approaching and putting contests also on the schedule. Qualifying round Sunday, main event begins Monday morning and ends Monday evening.
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Byrnes Park
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Yesterday's Homeruns Show American Leaders in Baseball
Yesterday’s box score highlights Abe Hodapp homered for the Indians and Lou Gehrig for the Yankees. The Giants’ Florsby and Terry and the Robins’ Statz had notable at bats. Team totals and league tallies appear incomplete in the fragmented line.
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