Evans Named New Manager of Indians in Cleveland
illy Evans veteran umpire named general manager of the Cleveland Indians by Alva Bradley at a banquet in Veland Ohio. The club recently accepted by a group of Cleveland millionaires led by Y. Evans will have control of the franchise with a manager chosen to direct operations on the field.
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Illy Evans
Indians
United Press
Veland, O
Billy Evans
Cleveland Indians
Alva Bradley
Cleveland
Cleveland Millionaires
Evans
Heisman Resigns as Rice Athletic Director and Coach
Reports state John W. Heisman steps down from his role as athletic director and football coach at Rice Institute. Rothgeb, formerly at Texas A M, is named as successor.
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Heisman
Rice
Rothgeb
Associated Press
Wsbyon
John W. Heisman
Rice Institut
Texas A. & M
Description of hunting reform and migratory waterfowl
Mor Morris Ackerman discusses hunting limits and the need for wildlife refuges and federal sanctuaries to protect waterfowl. He emphasizes the Black Duck as a key migratory species, breeding across the U S Canada border and wintering along the Texas Louisiana Gulf coast, urging preservation over shooting.
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America
Skinner
United States
Aghout
Prairie
Canada
North America
Texas
Louisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Stocking preservation tips from a vintage tip sheet
An old advice note suggests strengthening hose by applying sticky tape over the foot to extend wear and prevent runs. The fragment mentions using tape at a specific point to lengthen life of stockings.
Alekhine Nears Crown as Capablanca Struggles
In Buenos Aires on November 2, Alekhine led Capablanca by five wins to three with 25 draws as the adjourned thirteenth game left Capablanca in a hopeless position. The crowd filled the club rooms and carried Alekhine aloft after the adjournment.
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United Ress
Buenos Aires
Alex Alekhine
Jose Capablanca
Capablanca
Alekhine
Alkhine
Portraits and Prospects in American Stage and Society
The AP notes Leonora Corona of Dallas as the most palpable woman on the American stage after her Metropolitan Opera debut, inspiring Wayman Adams to plan a portrait. In San Francisco Miss Wills appears in a charity show, and Toronto hints at women trading stocks independently with a female clientele room in a brokerage.
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Associated Press
New York
Wayman Adams
Leonora Corona
Dallas
Metropolitan Opera
Sensational 99 yard run by Thompson shocks Georgetown fans
The 1926 gridiron highlight features TD Thompson of Georgetown and 1st Lebanon College breaking through a sea of interference for a dramatic long run. Lou Little notes the distance was misjudged as 99 yards, hinting Thompson may have been back up when he caught the ball. Thompson, a former track athlete, later retired after a broken ankle.
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Td Thompson
Georgetown
Lebanon College
Tech
Lou Little
Thompson
Charley Paddock
New York
Upsets Mark Northern Racing Season as Favorites Fail
New York racing notes say the season ends soon with a record number of upsets. Veterans cite bad horses and inconsistent performances rather than foul play, highlighting Black Maria, Display, Rolled Stocking, and Brown Bud in various stakes battles including the Latonia championship and the $30,000 Washington handicap.
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New York
Brown
Latonia
Nimba
Black Maria
America
Mars
Peanuts
Woolbridge
Washington
Crusader
Chance Play
Display
Welterweights Kel ley and Sylvester win in bouts noted
United Press reports from Kansas City and Toronto highlight Spider Kelley of Bangor stopping Louis Mays in round two while Eddie Sylvester from Los Angeles outpoints Jack Barry in eight. Albert Belanger of Toronto took a 10 round decision over Frankie Genure in a semi final elimination series, and Red Uhlan of California defeated Wolcott Langford in eight rounds in Chicago. Phil Scott earns a point tally in New York.
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United Press
Kansas City
Spider Kelley
Bangor
Maine
Louis
Lefty” Mays
Des Moines
Eddie Sylvester
Los Angeles
Jack Barry
Chicago
Red” Uhlan
California
Wolcott Langford
All His Fault Joe McCarthy Takes Full Blame
Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy accepts responsibility for not winning the pennant citing overuse of pitchers and the ace Charley Root. He says the club performed well given expectations and will be tougher next season with more reserve strength.
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Joe McCarthy
Chicago Cubs
Charley Root
Cubs
Heavyweight Title Bout Results Across Cities
In Philadelphia Leo Lemski beat Tony Marullo by decision in ten rounds. Battling Levinski won a ten round decision over Joe Lohman in New York. Arthur De Kuh, listed as 206 pounds, defeated Jack Mumbeck in a ten round decision in New York City.
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Philadelphia
Leo Lemski
Aberdeen
Wash
Tony Marullo
New Orleans
Battling Levinski
Joe Lohman
New York
Arthur de Kuh
Jack Mumbeck
Eighteen Mid Term Enrollments at San Jacinto School
Eighteen new pupils were enrolled yesterday at the San Jacinto school setting a mid term record. Transfers came from Phoenix Denver Dallas and a New Mexico school among the new pupils. Seven came from other Amarillo schools.
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San Jacinto
Phoenix
Penver
Dallas
New Mexico
Amarillo
Pittsburgh welterweight Harman stops Saylor in fifth round
Willie Harman of Pittsburgh knocked out Young Saylor of Charleroi in the fifth round of a ten round bout. It marked Saylor’s first defeat in more than 50 fights. Albert Frenchy of Toronto won a ten round decision over Frankie Genaro of New York, a former flyweight champion.
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Pittsburgh
Willie Harman
New York
Young Saylor
Charleroi
Saylor
Toronto
Ont
Albert “Frenchy” Belanger
Frankie Genaro
Gas Tablets Promise Quick Relief From Stomach Bloating
Advertises Banalmuonn's Gas Tablets as a permanent solution to stomach and bowel gas. Claims relief from gas pressure, nervous feelings, heart palpitations, drowsiness after meals, and cold limbs, with a yellow package at RANDAL DRUG CO for $1.
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Baalmann
Randal Drug CO
Tufts Coach Sampson Changes Training to Win
Tufts College football, under Coach Arthur Sampson, won eight straight games with a novel approach. He limited scrimmages to three sessions, let players reach peak form naturally, and had the scrub team play six intercollegiate games.
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Tufts College
Arthur Sampson
Yale
Georgia
Notre Dame
Army
Stanford
Santa Clara
Sampson
Tufts
Sandies Work On Abilene Plays Amid Rumor Clearing
Coach Butlery led the Sandies through Abilene plays as headlines spread that Amarillo might protest Abilene players. District action kept Jeff Davis/Houston as district champions while Reagan at Houston was disqualified. Weekend schedule lists four games Friday and two on Saturday with Abilene-Sherman and Amarillo-Abilene among them.
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Sandies
BE. Davis
Quanah
Butlery
Abilene
Reagan High
Houseton
Jeff Davis Panthers
Houston
Jeff Davis
Port Arthur High School
Waco Tigers
Forest-Cleburne
Waco
Tufts Football Ends Season With 1927 Undefeated Run
Taft's college football team under coach Sampson abandoned tackling dummies training table and used movies and long hikes. Tufts finished with a 32 to 6 win over Massachusetts Aggies and 218 points for, 19 against, matching one of two perfect records in 1927. Georgia may challenge later with games against Alabama and Georgia Tech.
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Sampson
Tufts
Taft
Massachusetts
Aggies
Georgia
Alabama
Georgia Tech
Pocketbook Snatched In Park Near Treasury Building
Mrs. Elizabeth Cullen saw her pocketbook stolen in a park near the treasury building. She chased the thief who scrambled up a pine tree until a nearby policeman arrived and stopped the pursuit.
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Washington
Treasury Building
Elizabeth Cullen
Prevent Dandruff Pleasant Healing Liquid Zemo
Liquid Zemo massaged into the scalp destroys dandruff and soothes irritation. It penetrates to cleanse and heal the scalp, reducing itching overnight and keeping the scalp healthy. A convenient, clean liquid used anytime. available at druggists for 35e or 60e.
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Zemo
Navy quintet to open with Maryland five
Navy prepares for the season with an opening game against Western Maryland on December 10. Coach Johnny Wilson directs intense practice as 80 candidates train for the Navy basketball team under Captain Bill Howard.
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NAVY
Maryland
United Press
Annapolis
Johnny Wilson
Bill Howard
D D D Antiseptic Liquid Promises Quick Skin Relief
A vintage ad asserts DD D antiseptic liquid stops itching instantly and soothes eczema pimples ulcers rashes and other skin troubles. It claims fast drying clear skin and offers a money back trial bottle at all drug stores.
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