Red Grange Predicts Minnesota to Win Big Ten Crown
Harold Grange predicted Minnesota would win the 1927 Western Conference title with Ohio State runner up, favoring Northwestern over Michigan for third. He praised Minnesota stars Joesting Knoerr Almquist and coach Spears, noted Ohio State backfield strength, and recalled his iconic 77 sweater as he packed for Detroit.
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Red) Grange
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Iowa
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Parue
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Almquist
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Football Fundamentals From Gold By Gamous Coaches
The piece explains forward pass receiving as an acquired skill via practice. It covers stance, pocket formation, reading signals, and how to catch while running without slowing, emphasizing staying relaxed, fading with the ball, and avoiding stiff hands that cause fumbles.
Loughran and McTigue Set Title Bout For October
Challenger Tommy Loughran claims he will win the light heavyweight title if given the chance. Mike McTigue, who held the belt after Jack Delaney stepped down, disagrees and they plan a title fight early in October to settle the dispute.
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Jack Delaney
Billy Alger to Begin Training in Chicago for Baker Bout
Billy Alger of Phoenix welterweight will train in Chicago for his Thursday bout with Sergeant Sammy Baker of New York. Alger arrived in Chicago on Sunday and starts training today.
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Ariz
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New York
Pomeroy Bend Churches Launch Fall Activities
Pomeroy area churches start fall campaigns with large Sunday schools and special services. Grace Episcopal and local congregations host sermons on God themes, with Holy Communion and rally days at Grace, Simpson M E, St John’s Chester, and Middleport congregations. Evangelistic meetings begin October 16 at Middleport Presbyterian with Doctor Whiting. Nease B Settlement chapel revival runs to October 9.
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Heath M. E. Sunday School
Middleport
Child Falls From Window In Naylor's Run
Gloria Jean Guess two and a half years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jeff Guess, Naylor's Run, fell from a second story window Saturday evening. She was seriously injured, possibly fatally, with kidney damage and a broken rib after removing a screen and leaning out, plunging 18 feet to the cellar steps.
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Jeff Guess
Naylor
Physician Estimates Time to Determine Effects of Fall
The physician in charge says it will take a day or two to determine the effects of the fall.
Ebersbach Hurt in Auto Wreck Near Parkersburg
Charles Ebersbach head of the Ebersbach interests was injured in an automobile accident near Parkersburg and taken to a Marietta hospital. Mrs. Ebersbach and daughters left for Marietta. His left hand was badly injured and he would stay in the hospital for several days.
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Ebersbach
Parkersburg
Marietta
West Virginia
Hite mine chief disputes accidental fall report
Superintendent Hite in Pomeroy says a Sunday item on two mine accidents misrepresented the incident at his mine. He states there was no fall of state, only that James Terrell became ill and was taken to his home.
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Three Sons in Army Honor Their Comrade at Home
Three Wyatt brothers served in the United States Army. Albert Wyatt died in Honolulu and was buried in the hometown, Edward Wyatt served in Honolulu and helped repatriate the body, Vaughn Wyatt is stationed in China. Mrs. Wyatt and her son Harry, guests of Mrs. George Moore, stayed in Middleport while Albert’s funeral took place.
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Albert Wyatt
Honolulu
Middleport Girls Glee Club Organized
Middleport high school forms a girls glee club under music supervisor Miss Vesta McCoy. Officers elected are Lucile Mayer president Ruth Thomas vice president and Beulah Forquer secretary treasurer. Enrollment ranges 36 to 46. Last year's similar club won high public approval and the new group is expected to do as well.
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Middleport
Vesta McCoy
Middleport High School
Lucile Mayer
Ruth Thomas
Beulah Forquer
Mine accident victim returns home to recover
J. E. Harley of the Red Bird mine, hospitalized in Holzer hospital at Gallipolis since September 7, came home Sunday. Though unable to sit up yet, he is improving satisfactorily and doctors expect a faster recovery in the home setting.
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J. E. Harley
Red Bird
Holzer Hospital
Gallipolis
Middleport Mention of Local Visits and Hospital Admission
The Misses Margaret Thomas and Freda Martin returned Sunday from Columbus. Avery Eichinger of Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware came home Friday and stayed until Sunday. Mrs C E Erwin entered McMillan hospital at Charleston on Friday for treatment and possible operation.
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Margaret Thomas
Freda Martin
Columbus
Avery Eichinger
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware
C. E. Erwin
McMillan Hospital
Charleston
Ruth and Waner duel as Yankees edge Pirates in series outlook
New York’s Ruth leads the Yankees with a .350-plus average and strong fielding. Paul Waner of Pittsburgh bat s .385 and looms as rival MVP candidate. Left-side infields favor Pirates as Wright and Traynor guard the gaps, while the Yankees rely on Ruth Gehrig and a strengthened right side.
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Pittsburgh
Paul Waner
Waner
Pirates
Yankees
Glenn Wright
Pie” Traynor
New
Dugan
Gehrig
Hand and Family Drive to Charleston for Reunion
The hand and other members of the family motored to Charleston Sunday to be with her for a family gathering.
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Charleston
World Series Comes to Forbes Field in Pittsburgh
Carpenters race to finish temporary bleachers at Forbes Field as the Yankees and Pirates arrive for the opening World Series game. Officials prepare official receptions, seating reaches about 41,000, and betting interest appears limited while crews finalize schedules and practice plans.
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1925 World Series power hitters noted in season recap
The report highlights a batter who may average more bases per hit and outpace Harris for extra-base chances, while Harris remains top tier for Washington in the 1925 series. It underscores Harris’s enduring post season hitting prowess and places the players among the era’s best performers.
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Washington
Hens Cheerful Despite Defeat in Buffalo Game
Toledo Mud Hens suffered an 8 to 2 loss to the Buffalo Bisons in the Little World Series. They returned to Toledo for a rest day before game four at Swayne Field, still holding a one game lead as Buffalo broke out with 18 hits. Bullet Joe Bush struggled early, leaving after less than a half inning.
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Hen Slab
Thoroughbreds Set for Arlington Park Opening Race
Chicago news notes top horses and stables like the Rancocas and Arden Farm set to race at the new Arlington Park track opening October 10. President H D Brown announced after stake entries closed. The facility, costing about 2.0 million, sits 49 miles northwest of Chicago.
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America
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Rancocas Stable
Arden Farm Stable
Heilmann tops league batters with .399 average in 1927 season
Detroit reports Harry Heilmann finished the 1927 season with a .399 batting average after seven hits in nine at bats on Sunday. He led batters in both leagues, surpassing Paul Waner who hit .380 for the National League. Heilmann previously led the American League in 1921 1923 and 1925.
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Mich
Harry Heilmann
Heilmann
Paul Waner
Cincinnati Beats Pirates 1–0 To End Season
In Cincinnati on October 3 the Reds defeated Pittsburgh 1 to 0 in the final game of the season. Lloyd Waner started in center for Pittsburgh with most regulars back after clinching the pennant. Hughey Cruz doubled to the bleachers in the seventh and came home on a passed ball for the winning run.
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Pirates
Lloyd Waner
Hughey Cruz
Tigers End Season With Double Victory Over Indians
Detroit finished the season with an 11-5 and 5-4 sweep of Cleveland. Harry Heilmann homered twice, doubled three times and singled twice in nine at bats to capture his fourth major league batting title.
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Detroit Tigers
Cleveland Indians
Harry Heilmann
Baseball Scores From Cincinnati to Philadelphia
Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 1 0 in an American League slate where New York routed Philadelphia 5 4 in ten innings and St Louis beat Chicago 6 4 in seven innings due to rain. Detroit defeated Cleveland 11 5 while Detroit won 5 4 and Washington topped Philadelphia 9 5.
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Smith and Sarazen win home and home golf match
MacDonald Smith and Gene Sarazen defeated Tommy Armour and Johnny Farrell at Lakeville Golf and Country Club in a 72 hole home and home challenge, finishing 5 and 4 ahead.
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MacDonald Smith
Gene Sarazen
Tommy Armour
United States
Johnny Farrell
Lakeville Golf and Country Club
Canzoneri to Face Ryan in New York Ten-Round Opener
Tony Canzoneri of Brooklyn will meet Tommy Ryan of Buffalo in a ten round main bout at the opening of a New York boxing program.
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Tony Canzoneri
Brooklyn
Tommy Ryan
Buffalo
Radford will case ends with estate reversion ruling
In Radford case Judge Miller ruled that since Mrs. Radford died first the bequest of 4000 dollars from the husband reverts to his estate. Executor William Smith is to pay half to Elmer Windon and the other half equally among nephews and nieces including Albert Cummins Dana Cummins Clarence Cummins David R Will Onderdonk Will Clyde Will Arthur Cummins and Augusta Tgaford with 250 dollars each.
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Clarence Cummins
David R. Will
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Arthur Cummins
Augusta Tgaford
Featherweight Bout Tonight at New Broadway Arena
Lightweight boxing card at the new Broadway arena in Brooklyn features featherweight fighters facing off tonight. Match details and ring locations are listed for attendees.
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Broadway Arena
Brooklyn
Umpires Named for World Series By League Presidents
New York Oct 3 Ernest Quigley and Charles Moran appointed National League umpires for the World Series by President John Heydler Richard Mallin and E T Red Ormsby named American League umpires by Ban Johnson for the series.
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Ernest Quigley
Charles Moran
John Heydler
Ichard Mallin
E. T
Red) Ormsby
Ban Johnson
Phil Scott to Enter Tex Rickard Heavyweight Elimination
New York report says English heavyweight Phil Scott will arrive Tuesday for an invasion of the United States and plans to enter Tex Rickard's heavyweight elimination contest this winter.
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Phil Scott
United States
Scott
Tex Rickard
Purdue Captain Chester Wilcox Faces Indefinite Injury
CAPT WILCOX HURT La Fayette Indiana October 3 Purdue football captain Chester Cotton Wilcox the Boilermakers top player in years may miss the rest of the season. A small bone fragment was chipped from his ankle during the Purdue versus De Pauw game. An operation to remove the splinter followed and surgeons say he cannot play for an indefinite period though he may accompany the team to Cambridge for the Harvard game.
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Big Ten teams, five intersections and two derbies slated next Saturday
United Press notes a full Middle West program with five intersectional games and two Big Ten championships. Purdue meets Harvard in Cambridge while Marquette faces Army at West Point. Wisconsin meets Kansas. Minnesota vs Oklahoma A&M. Northwestern vs Utah. Ohio State versus Iowa. Chicago and Indiana also start Big Ten play with mixed results.
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Marquette
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Army
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Jimmie Phelan
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Wisconsin
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Iowa
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Freddie Grimm
Elmer Marek
Byron Eby
Art Huston
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Kentucky
Herb Joesting
Shorty” Almquist
Mally Nydahl
Harld Barnhart
North Dakota
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Ohio Wesleyan
DePauw
Cornell
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Butler
Fred Humbert
Judson Timm
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University of Detroit
South Benders
Coe
Christy Flanagan
Ray Dahman
Elmer Wynne
Charley Riley
Bearcats Prepare for Wittenberg Clash After Win
Fresh from a 35-6 win over Hanover College, the University of Cincinnati Bearcats ready their attack for a tough test against Wittenberg College in Springfield. Coach George Babcock aims for a fully developed offense by kickoff.
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University of Cincinnati Bearcats
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