Two Castoffs Win Batting Championships
Two castoffs Frank O Doul and Lew Fonseca won the batting titles in their leagues without swinging a bat in the final games. O Doul ended at .400, 16 points ahead of Babe Herman while Fonseca finished at .369, five in front of Al Simmons. The four leading hitters in each league are listed.
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United Press
New York
Frank
Indians
St. Louis
al Simmons
Philadelphia Athletics
Ennis Lawyer Named to Court Body
Governor Moody appoints John H. Sharp of Ennis and Joseph Ryan of San Antonio to the Supreme Court Commission of Appeals. The move places two lawyers on the state body serving in appellate duties.
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Ennis
Associated Press
Austin
Joseph Ryan
San Antonio
John H. Sharp
Supreme Court Commission of Appeals
Moody
Athletics Finish Eighteen in Lead
The 1929 major league schedules were completed with the Philadelphia Athletics capturing the American League title and the Chicago Cubs securing the National League flag. The Athletics finished 104–46, 18 games ahead of the Yankees, while the Cubs went 98–54, 10.5 games clear of the Pirates.
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United Press
New York
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Athletics
New York Yankees
Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Glenna Collett Extends Lead With Fourth American Title
Detroit reports Glenna Collett won her fourth American women’s golf title defeating Leona Pressler four and three in the 83rd national tournament final. Collett becomes the sole holder of four titles in the event’s history.
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United Press
Detroit
Glenna Collett
America
Miss Collett
Leona Pressler
Major League Leaders Named in National and American Circuits
National batting leader O Doul of the Phillies hits .400 while Hornsby of the Cubs tops runs with 155 and Wilson of the Cubs drives in 153. Huse of the Phillies has 254 hits with 214 for Alexander and Gehlinger Tigers. Pitching leader Root of the Cubs goes 19 and 6. In the American League Fonseca Indians hits .369 and Gehringer Tigers paces runs with 130 and Simmons Athletics drives in 154. Ruth Yankees hits 46 homers and Grove Athletics wins 21 games.
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Associated Press
O'Doul
Phillies
Hornsby
Cubs
Wilson
Huse—O’doul
Frederick
Robins
L. Waner
Pirates
Klein
Cuyler
Root
Fonseca
Indians
Gehringer
Tigers
Simmons
Athletics
Alexander
Johnson
Ruth
Yankees
Lake spans 900 acres high above sea level
A lake covering 900 acres lies at 3 000 feet elevation and can be developed for use. Early reports indicate potential for water supply and recreation with plans under consideration by local authorities.
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United Press
Washington
Parsons art students exhibit at West Texas State Teachers College
An exhibit by Parsons New York School of Fine and Applied Art students is on display this week in the dean of women's offices at West Texas State Teachers College. It features practical interior design, theater costumes, advertising, illustration, and commercial design. The public may view it daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Canyon
Parsons
New York School of Fine and Applied Art
West Texas State Teachers College
Phidias Art Club
Alaska Survey Finds 45000 Horsepower Hydroelectric Potential
A naval aerial survey party led by Lieut. Commander Arthur W. Radford reports a lake on the eastern shore of Taku Inlet between Greeley Point and Jaw Point could yield 45000 horsepower of electric current for pulp and paper mills with no dam required. The find is described as of inestimable value to Alaska industry.
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Alaska
Naval Aeronautical
Navy Department
Arthur W. Radford
Navy, Interior and Agriculture Departments
Taku Inlet
Greeley Point
Jaw Point
Tire gains from extreme low pressure use
The note highlights the fullest advantage of extreme low pressure in tires the lowest ever made possible without any penalty of premature wear.
1929 Baseball Season Closes With Nick Altrock Highlight
The 1929 Major League season ends with Nick Altrock delivering a late lead for the American League and several close games. Durham and Simmons spark Boston to a 2 1 win over Washington, while Connie Mack tunes up his A lineup before the Series. Mule Haas ties the score for Chicago with a freak homer as Simmons seals a 6 2 win. St Louis and Cleveland use young arms in doubleheaders. Cincinnati, St Louis, and Chicago all finish strong as Pittsburgh Triumphs 8 3.
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Hugh 8. Fullerton, JR
Associated Press
Washington
Nick Altrock
Boston
Durham
Simmons
Senators
Connie Mack
Yankees
Dusty Rhodes
Jersey City
Mule Haas
Paschal
Lou Gehrig
St. Louis
Cleveland
Stieley
Brown
Kimney
Shoffner
Chicago
White Sox
Detroit
Tigers
Dale Alexander
Sox
Johnny Evers
Hank Gowdy
Boston Braves
Giants
Keystone
New York
Ivy Wingo
Cincinnati
Ancients
Liquor Raid Seizes $30,000 Cargo Off Perth Amboy
In darkness a customs boat engaged two dories in the Raritan river near Perth Amboy New Jersey. A thirty five foot craft carrying liquor valued at 30000 was captured after a machine gun duel. The second dory sank and both crews escaped. The raid followed a tip of expected landings.
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Associated Press
New York
Raritan River
Lower
Perth Amboy
N. J
Dory Crew Attacks Customs Boat During River Pursuit
On a river chase a customs boat pursued a sinking craft. The dory tied to a barge and several men, seen waiting to unload liquor, fired with submachine guns. The customs boat returned fire and the attackers fled.
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Dory
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Parsons Class OF
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Chester H. Watson
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8Th Ave
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