Eddie Farrell Tops National League Batting Race
Chicago May 28 Eddie Farrell, New York Giants shortstop, rises as the league’s leading batter with a .412-ish mark after 32 games aided by seven hits in six games. Pie Traynor trails, Rogers Hornsby steady near top, Cy Williams leads homers with nine. Gehrig and Ruth pace home run chase, while Pirates edge Giants in team batting and St Louis, Philadelphia in NL order. American Association leaders include Lebourveau of Toledo and McMillan of St. Paul with strong averages and power totals.
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Bavo" Lebourveau
Toledo
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Boston Captures Two From Phillies In Doubleheader
Philadelphia, May 28. The Phillies lost both ends of a doubleheader to the Boston Braves at Shibe Park. Scores were 8-1 and 13-5 as Boston chased starter Pruett in the fifth inning of the nightcap. Gautreau and Richbourg led Boston with several hits while Land and Willoughby pitched for Philadelphia. Umpires were Ki en Wilson and McLaghlin.
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Record Claim by Bills Aleer in Pacific bout
A boxing report notes Bills Aleer of the Pacific coast welterweight division claiming a 350-fete record after facing Willie Carmen of New York on an unspecified June date. The piece emphasizes the unbroken accomplishment and the match context.
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Willie Carmen
New York
Racers Qualify Today for Indianapolis 500 Sweepstake
Machin Napolia Indiana May 28 drivers await the opportunity to qualify for the nation's leading motor car race the annual 500 mile sweepstakes Memorial Day. Today only 51 cars will be permitted to start with practice opening at 10 o'clock. The field shows several withdrawals but early entries indicate a record crowd and potential new speed marks.
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Caran
Greatest athlete in DePauw history graduates in June
Greentis Val and Shay Sturtridge are highlighted as DePauw University’s all time greats with Sturtridge ending his career by placing second in the decathlon at the Penn Relays and setting a 50 meter hurdle record. the piece notes his roles in football and basketball and references other standout athletes such as Dick Sturtelinn and a 19-year-old record holder in track and field.
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Yankees and Griffs Split as Hoyt Shines in Win
In Washington yesterday the Yankees bounced back to tie the doubleheader against the Senators. Hoyt’s sharp pitching fueled New York’s 4 2 victory after a 7 2 loss in the opener. Gehrig hit his 11th homer to tie Babe Ruth for the league lead.
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Hadley Hin
Iowa Nine Defeats Notre Dame 2-0 in Town City Match
Iowa Hawkeyes cap Notre Dame 2 to 0 in a recent Town City game. Iowa claimed a second victory this season in the conference race, dominating with strong defense and timely scoring while Notre Dame struggled offensively.
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Notre Dame
Gopher Baseball Coach Sets Good Example for Boys
MinneaplisMinnesota May 2. News notes Patsy Clark Harold Clark coaches the Minnesota baseball squad after a youth career in harness and play with the boys. He impressed observers by catching for the Yanuigans and later facing the first team, holding them to four hits.
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Buck Wilson Named Captain of State Teachers College Ball Team
Buck Wilson of Martie Bork Iowa has been elected captain of the State Teachers College baseball team for 1928. The announcement came as the team returned from the Coe RMA in Cedar Rapids. Wilson plays catcher and is described as a junior.
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Buck Wilson
Martie Bork
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Cedar Rapids
Wilson
Wealseheerl
Memorial Day Program at Cedar Falls Gun Club Slated
Cedar Falls Gun Club announces a Memorial Day shoot at its grounds one mile north of the city at 2 p.m. Monday. The program includes five 20 bird events with $1 entrance per event. Five automatic machines planned. Contestants may shoot the full program per targets only. One finals, doubles and specials will be awarded per permits.
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Courier
Cedar Falls
Mixed City Boxing Results Highlight Divergent Showdowns
A string of last night boxing bouts reports winners from Maryland to California with notable performances. Names include Young Xeng Brie Pratt and Charlie Rudy from Pennsylvania, Fidel Labarra dominating at Cleveland, Tony Mekis triumphing in New York, and Willie Lamotte earning a knockout in Detroit.
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Giants Fall Twice to Brooklynites in Double Header
Branly Vance pitched with 10 strikeouts as the Giants were swept in a double header by the Brooklynites, losing 8 to 5 and 10 to 5, extending New York’s skid to six games while Roush Lindstrom and Hornsby supplied key hits. The Robins capitalized on timely hitting and fielding errors.
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Hudson High Defeats Orange 15 to 7 in Baseball
Hudson Indiana May 28 Hudson hied baseball team defeated Orange Township inagama here Wednesday by 15 to 7. Key batting came from Loomin Welsey Mranet and Brown with Pearson in the outfield and Conry at short and third base. Hudson’s next game is with Orange there time 2.
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Courier Special Service
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Winthrop High Athletes Receive Monogram Awards
Seventeen Winthrop High athletes were awarded monograms across football basketball and baseball at a recent event. Six players earned letters in all three sports, including M Dunlap Fo Peck H Allyn C Allyn TG Wilson and Tiutehins. I Smith earned letters in football and baseball, L Helten in basketball and baseball. Several others received single-sport letters in football basketball or baseball. Star captains were HH Allyn in football M Dunlap in basketball and I Peek in baseball, with Dunlap elected captain of both football and basketball teams for next season.
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H Allyn
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Dunlap
New Hampton Opens Ball Season Sunday With Lawler Outfit
New Hampton New Hampton opens its baseball season Sunday at Enat Park with Lawler as opponent. Both squads are in early tryout form. Welty O'Nail to pitch for New Hampton, and several players listed including Kreler O'Neill and Paragher.
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Michigan favored in Big Ten classic at Madison
Madison Wis May 28 The University of Michigan track team leads contenders for the Big Ten track and field titles in the finals this afternoon. Michigan qualified 16 men in 11 events yesterday and is rated strong. Iowa is second with 10 qualifiers while Northwestern Wisconsin and Ohio State trail with seven each. Track conditions are heavy but fast times are expected. Hermansen of Northwestern repeated his earlier sprint form beating Testar of Michigan in 58 10 seconds.
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Golf Program Carved at Sunnyside Country Club
Sunnyside Country Club Wal terinn hosts weekend golf events with proceeds to Mississippi River flood relief. A flag handicap tournament blind boxey classic and more on the local schedule starting today through Monday Memorial Day. Scores judged by Sunnyside officials and sent to the Iowa Golf Association for no prizes. statewide tournament costs borne by Iowa Golf Association officers. Qualifying round for the accident’s handicap tournament starts tomorrow at Sunnyside.
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Byrnes Park Flag Tournament and Special Events
Byrnes Park Golf Club hosts an 18 hole flag tournament Sunday through Monday at the Byrnes Park course. John Garey, the club's pro, will announce. Only club members may compete. Driving, approach, iron, and putting contests scheduled. Qualifying round Sunday. main event starts Monday morning and ends Monday evening.
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Byrnes Park
John Garey
Tata
Yankees and Mets Hitters Feature Yesterday’s Wins
Yesterday’s baseball rundown highlights Gebrie and Hodapp of the Yankees with key homeruns. Tadlins and Stornsby contribute for the Americans, while trantseter, Terry, Satz, and Robins show strong at bats. National totals underscore the day’s top performers across teams.
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