Yankees Name Likely Manager as Cardinals Seek Leader
New York Yankees have chosen a successor to the late Miller Huggins with Arthur Fletcher the likely pick, while Dan Howley will manage the Cincinnati Reds. St Louis Cardinals remain without a skipper as Bill Carrigan faces Red Sox future, with Muddy Ruel a possible candidate if Carrigan departs. Fletcher, 43, formerly managed the Phillies 1922–1926 and starred as a shortstop for the Giants, is at home in Collinsville, Illinois awaiting formal announcement.
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Fonseca Named AL Most Valuable Player of 1929
Lew Fonseca of Cleveland is chosen by a baseball writers committee as the unofficial American League MVP for 1929. The award comes after the league did not designate an official MVP this year while the National League plans its final official selection. Fonseca led with 46 points based on rankings from seven of eight ballots amid strong A's representation from Dykes Simmons Foxx and Cochrane.
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Max Schmeling barred from Madison Square Garden in Jacobs dispute
W F Carey president of Madison Square Garden Corp says Schmeling cannot fight at the Garden while under manager Joe Jacobs. Carey spoke in San Francisco where he also serves as Curtis Airport Corp head.
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Cubs Begin Refund of $200000 Tix to World Series Sixth Game
The Chicago Cubs start refunding about $200000 sent by fans for tickets to the sixth World Series game. Fans were told to mail or deliver their third game tickets to Wrigley Building headquarters for refunds after the Athletics won four of the first five games.
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Oklahoma Second To Practice With Team
Norman, Oct. 16. Coach Ad Lindsay will give most reserves a chance to scrimmage the varsity tonight. He plans to use the reserves against the heavy Texas Longhorn team. The freshman eleven will scrimmage the varsity, having been drilled in the Longhorn aerial game.
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Davis Cup Players Exhibit in Houston
Davis cup tennis stars Wilmer Allison and Johnny Van Ryn will meet Berkeley Bell and Lewis White in an exhibition match in Houston on Friday. The event features top players from the Davis Cup national team and local talent.
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Fights Last Night Scores and Winners
In Flint Lou Scozza of Buffalo stopped Enzo Fiermonte of Europe in the third. In Indianapolis Harry Memmer of Lafayette outpointed Tommy Bambrough of Springfield in ten. George Amarino of Newark beat Quinn Lee of St. Louis in ten. Los Angeles Ignacio Fernandez stopped Tommy Fielding of Vancouver in four. San Jose Jack Malone of St. Paul outpointed Bud Doyle in ten.
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City United on Santa Fe Rail Project
Amarillo civic groups including Kiwanis Lions and civic service leaders endorsed the Santa Fe plan to build 380 miles of rail north of Amarillo. Fred Gallo and Roy Cullum conveyed support and offered committee aid to secure necessary permits, signaling a united city front.
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Capacity crowd expected for Farley Poulas bout at Armory
Promoter Anderson reports a near capacity crowd for the Friday night collision between Cal Farley and Greek boxer George Poulas at the Polk Street Armory. Fans, who witnessed Poulas’ recent form, anticipate a tough, weight adjusted match with Farley listing at 159 pounds.
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Sharks Knockouts Impress In Ring Showdown
The ring has seen a string of odd knockouts led by Jack Sharkey who defeated light heavyweights Jack Delaney and Tommy Loughran in quick finishes at Madison Square Garden and elsewhere. Delaney led with his chin in part of the bout, while Loughran rose after a count of five to endure and be finished. Bronson recalls other unusual stoppages and strange in-ring moments. St. Paul finished second as Kansas City edged for the American Association title, and the tall football linemen named include Ladd, Davis, and Jessup with heights around six six to seven feet.
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Many Plains Cities to Join in Rail Plan
A group of Panhandle cities plan to join Amarillo in thanking the Santa Fe for proposing 380 miles of new railroad north of Amarillo and will pledge support at a noon Friday luncheon at the Amarillo hotel. Walter Barlow chairs the chamber traffic committee and invitations go to civic organizations and citizens. reservations close Thursday at 6 pm by calling 2-3211.
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King Tut to Fight Lope Tenorio in Chicago Match
King Tut the 135-pound hopeful meets Lope Tenorio in Chicago tonight in a bout seen as a step toward a title shot against Sammy Mandell. Tut, riding a recent win over Billy Petrolle, is favored though Tenorio brings a solid record with victories over Stanislaus Loayza Bruce Flowers and Joe Glick.
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Texas pro golf tourney opens in Waco with nearly 200 players
Nearly 200 golfers tee off at Spring Lake course in Waco for the Texas professional tournament. The event runs through Friday with 36 hole rounds to crown the state champion and select five low scores to represent Texas in national pro contests.
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Six Elevens Feel Able Ten Turn Tables
A half dozen eastern colleges including Harvard Cornell Columbia Washington and Jefferson Western Maryland Brown and others expect to reverse 1928 outcomes this Saturday. Harvard aims to stop Army star Cagle. Brown seeks revenge on Yale. Columbia eyes Dartmouth. Cornell hopes to upset Princeton. Navy and Duke meet with strong margins.
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Tigers Fans Expect More Trades After Heilmann Sale
Detroit fans on October 16 believed more Tiger players would be traded after the sale of slugger Harry Heilmann to the Cincinnati Reds. Heilmann led a players clique unfriendly to Manager Bucky Harris, with Harry Rice Mervyn Shea Johnny Prudhomme and Ed Phillips also mentioned as likely to depart.
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Baylor Booter Battle Across the Southwest Conference
Baylor booters face strong rivals for kicking honors as Brooks Conover and Weldon Mason headline a Conference with multiple capable passers. Jake Wilson and Mason loom in upcoming Baylor vs SMU clashes, while Texas Texas Christian and Rice boast top freshmen talent shaping a crowded race. Notre Dame expects a formidable 1929 squad with John Law leading the line.
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Fidel La Barba Returns to United States After Injury
Paris reports welterweight Fidel La Barba sailing home aboard the De Grasse after declining European bouts. He cited a hand injury from Saturday night and said he would take a long rest in the United States to regain form.
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Cuba to establish first national park in Cristal Mountains
Havana reports the inaugural Cuban national park will cover about 35 000 acres in the Cristal Mountains the island’s tallest range. The tract is historic as the early battleground between the first Spaniards and the Siboney Indians.
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Bill Wrigley Plans For Next Year With Cubs
Chicago October 16 William Wrigley Jr owner of the Cubs promises news for the hot stove season planning for 1930 after a world series loss. He seeks one or two established pitchers and a third baseman who can hit and field Dazzy Vance and Whitney are linked in rumors as targets. He aims to strengthen the Cubs for another pennant chase and a world title attempt.
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Batting Ball Man Finds Going Tough
Dallas grocer Ernest Luttrell won four bets on the Athletics and traveled with Forrest F. Cole to Philadelphia to enforce rules. Luttrell walked 11 miles from Dallas City Hall and faced a storm sewer loss as their oddball chase continued with Cole suffering a sore shoulder and poor hitting.
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No Gambling at New Texas Race Track
FORT WORTH Oct. 16 Gambling laws will be enforced strictly at the Arlington racing meet Nov. 6 16 Sheriff J W Wright announced here People betting or drinking at the track will be arrested.
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Cubs Return Home After Rousing Homecoming
The Cub team, greeted with a rousing homecoming yesterday, was scattered today as players faced uncertain breaks and revised plans.
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