Local professional fails to qualify for national meet
Art Smith of Athens Country Club misses the National Professional Golfers Association tournament at Five Farms Country Club Baltimore with 165 after rounds of 81 and 84. Ohio’s Blanton and Alcroft survive to reach match play with 155 in a field led by Hagen and Sarazen amid tight early rounds.
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Athens Country Club
National Professional Golfers' Association
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Baltimore
Maryland
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Buckeye Te
Julian Blanton
Athens Club
Toledo
Albert Alcroft
Youngstown
Blanton
Alcroft
Eddie McElliott
Indianapolis
George Christ
Rochester
N. Y
Tommy Armour
Long Jim Barnes
Gene Sarazen
Bill Mehlhorn
al Espinosa
Walter Hagen
Willie Ogg
Worcester
Mass
Final World Series Matchup and Schedule
The New York Yankees face the St. Louis Cardinals in a best four of seven clash. Managers are Miller Huggins and Bill McKechnie. Games start at 1 39 p m EST in New York and 1 30 p m CST in St Louis with potential games in October.
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New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Miller Huggins
Yankees
Bill McKechnie
Cardinals
Yankee Stadium
St. Louis
Bowling Season Starts This Week In Cleveland
Cleveland reports the fall and winter bowling season opens this week with alley owners predicting one of the greatest seasons on record. Bowling has become the most popular indoor sport in the United States and leagues for men and women are expected to be at record numbers.
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Cleveland
U.P
United States
Courtney to Clash with Movey in Cleveland Monday
Oklahoma cowboy George Courtney and middleweight Jack McVey square off in a ten round bout at Public Hall Cleveland Monday night. Odds narrow with Courtney holding a slight edge.
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Cleveland
George Courtney
Jack McVey
Public Hall
Courtney
Guilford Plays Way Under Par In Cleveland Round
Boston siege gun Jess Guilford shot two strokes under par at the Shaker Club course in Cleveland. He carded four birdies and twelve pars, finishing within three strokes of Walter Hagen’s course record of 66. Hagen set the mark in the same venue.
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Cleveland
U.R
Jess Guilford
Boston Siege Gun
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Guilford
South Carolina Football Praises Flashiest Uniforms
The South Carolina football team claims its uniform is the flashiest among all eleven players nationwide, highlighting its standout styling and team pride.
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South Carolina
Gene Tunney Weds Miss Lau der in Rome Quiet Ceremony
Gene Tunney retired boxing champion married American heiress Mary Josephine Lauder in a brief civil ceremony at the Hotel de Russie in Rome. The service was witnessed by a small group including Italian officials and Tunney’s secretary, with the couple vows read in Italian law terms.
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Mary Josephine Lauder
Thomas B. Morgan
United Press
Rome
Gene Tunney
Hotel de Russie
Piazza del Popolo
Tunney
Marine
Miss Lauder
United States
Thornton Wilder
James D. Mahany
Bers
Mr. Tunney
Wesleyan Squad Set for Michigan Tilt
Delaware October 8 Coach George Gauthier planned a practice game on Edwards field to keep the Ohio Wesleyan squad sharp for the Saturday matchup with the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. Wertz is out with an infected foot, affecting punting. Glancy missed practice with a cold, with Wangeman stepping in as a senior first-year player.
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Delaware
George Gauthier
Ohio Wesleyan
Edwards Field
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Scribner
Abbey
Gauthier
Varsity
Michigan
Chuck Wertz
Toledo
Wertz
Wolverine
James
Red” Glancy
Barberton
Clayton Wangeman
Ellensburg
Wash
Wangeman
Mich
Wolverines
Ohio Wee‘legan
Poe
Columbus
U.rkit
Ohio
Buckeyes
Wittenberg
Ohio State Gridders Set to Humble B A A Champs
Columbus October 3. Ohio State coach Jack Wilce directs scrimmages and dummy tackling ahead of the Wittenberg game, aiming to humble the Buckeye Athletic Association champion after Wittenberg defeated Georgetown College, champions of Kentucky, last Saturday.
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Columbus
Wittenberg
Jack Wilce
Ohio State University
Buckeye Athletic Association
Georgetown College
Kentucky
Kentuckian Joe Anderson Upsets Ace Hudkins in Ten Round Bout
In Los Angeles Joe Anderson of Kentucky won a ten round decision over Ace Hudkins of Nebraska after a strong finish. Hudkins led early, but the Kentucky middleweight surged in the later rounds to claim the victory.
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Joe Anderson
Ace Hudkins
Los Angeles
U.R
Kentucky
Nebraska
Wildcat
Ace
Opening World Series depicted for Southeastern Ohio fans
The 1928 World Series will be shown live in Southeastern Ohio with every play depicted as it happens. The Messenger’s scoreboard board will be ready tonight and first action expected tomorrow afternoon at 1:30. Instant reporting will come via wired and telephone links from Yankee Stadium to Messenger operators.
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Yankees
Cardinals
Ohio
Paleyr
Yankee Stadium
New York City
Mt Union Uncovers Educated Toe Punter Glenwright
Coach Thorpe of Mt Union reports Wallace Glenwright, halfback, as the educated toe he sought. Glenwright impressed in the Allegheny game with 40 to 50 yard kicks. The Mounts face Fielding Yost’s team in the dedicatory game at Alliance Stadium.
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Mounts
Yost
Alliance
Arcades win two of three games in Nelsonville series
The Nelsonville Arcades defeated the Nelsonville North Enders two games to one in a three game set. Scorers listed include Mewtets 167 186, Bole 130 180 150, Rhee 116, Dr. Butts 130 108 135, and Lafayettes Murphy 213 188. Purdue star Ralph Welch nursing a knee may miss opener with De Pauw.
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Nelsonville Northenders
North End
B. Mechem
Dr. Butts
Lafayette
Ind
Murphy
Ralph Welch
J. North
Purdue
F. North
Will McLaughlin
de Owens
College grid notes injury hit teams eye opening weekend
Across campuses on October 3 reports note Notre Dame adjusts due to injuries including five backfield players out. Iowa U faces Monmouth opener after scrimmages while Michigan plans to face Ohio State with Poe sidelined. Illinois unsure lineup for Butler, Ohio State emphasizes aerial attack, Stagg at Chicago U eyes formations. Northwestern fields Levison for multiple backfield posts as Butler awaits.
Socks Em Hard in Stadium Showdown Tomorrow
The veteran boxer is wary about the outcome of the world title fight set for tomorrow at the Stadium in New York at 1 30 pm.
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New York
Yankees Allocate Shares After Series Money Decisions
The New York Yankees decided on player shares for the first four games. Regulars including Wiley Moore Freddy Heimach and Tom Zachary received full shares along with two coaches Arthur Fletcher and Charlie OLeary. Doc Woods and Mark Roth get three-quarter shares. Others like Stanley Coveleskie Al Shealy Rosy Bill Ryan and Harry Matthews receive half shares. Marty Campbell and Bill Dickey receive $750 each.
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New York
Yankees
Wiley Moore
Freddy Heimach
Tom Zachary
Arthur Fletcher
Charlie O'Leary
Doc” Woods
Mark Roth
Stanley Coveleskie
al Shealy
Rosy Bill Ryan
Harry Matthews
Marty Campbell
St. Paul
Bill Dickey
Little Rock
Pitching Edge May Decide 1928 World Series
The 1928 World Series outlook favors the St. Louis Cardinals with superior pitching led by Grover Cleveland Alexander Bill Sherdel and Jesse Haines. The New York Yankees rely on Waite Hoyt George Pipgras Tom Zachary but may lack depth. Tom Zachary seeks his first World Series win as a Yankee improvisation hinges on true playoff form.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
Cardinals
St. Louis
Waite Hoyt
George Pipgras
Tom Zachary
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Bill Sherdel
Jesse Haines
Flint Rhein
Clarence Mitchell
Bill McKechnie
Sherdel
Alexander
Miller Huggs
Tom
Washington Senators
Yankees
Hoyt
Pipgras
Bob O’ferrell
Haines
Herb Pennock
Farmer
Pennock
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