Athens Writer Recaps 1928 Football Outlook and Navy Game
The column notes the World Series wrap, a light boxing schedule, and football focus as football season peaks. It highlights Navy game tickets, Ohio State fans at Annapolis, and ticket proceeds for relief. It mentions Athens High School Bull football and predictions, with local outlooks on teams like Notre Dame and Purdue.
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O. C
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Ohio
Subs Battle Fresh While 'Stars' Rest
Don Peden's squad used Tuesday practice to evaluate reserves as they prepare for Franklin College. Regulars ran signals briefly, then scrimmaged against Bill Herbert's yearlings with Rob inette and Snyder leading ground gains. Injuries linger for Fred Jeffrey while Kenny Bennett and Al Gardner return to practice. a heavy scrimmage plan targets Hoosier showdown.
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Peden
Franklin College
Bill Herbert
Robinette
Snyder
Franklin
Indiana
Wabash
Bobcats
Fred Jeffrey
Kenny Bennett
al Gardner
Johnson Freed as Washington Senators Manager
Washington announces the release of Walter Johnson as manager of the Senators. Clark Griffith says the change was decided some time ago after Johnson led the team through a mixed season, finishing one game behind the Athletics despite a late surge of 24 victories in 28 games. Johnson had pitched for the club for two decades and returned as manager in 1929 after leading the Newark Bears.
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Walter Johnson
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Clark Griffith
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Dan Cupid Hits Yankee Ranks
Sammy Byrd of the champion New York Yankees wed Miss Rachel H B Smith of Birmingham Alabama and honeymooned in New York. Bill Dickey plans marriage to Violet Arnold this week and Lefty Gomez to June O Dea. After these weddings only Gehrig and Ruffing remain as bachelors among the Yankees.
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U.P
Sammy Byrd
New York Yankees
Bill Dickey
Vernon
Lefty
Old Guard
Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Charley Ruffing
Chester Defeats Jacksonville In Fast Baseball Duel
Chester trounced Jacksonville with a six inning pitching duel between Webb and Mitch. Chester pulled ahead in the seventh after Webb allowed three hits and a hit batsman, Grimm finished the inning to strand two runners, then Chester scored three runs. Mitch pitched eight strong for the win while Webb took the loss as Witham closed it out.
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Jacksonville
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Bert Grimm
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Hiselstein
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Wrestler Ed Lewis at 19 years in ring and fortune
Ed Strangler Lewis has spent 19 years in professional wrestling and built a sizeable fortune. The feature notes his long career and financial success in the sport.
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Ed ‘Strangler’ Lewis
Harvard Crimson outraged by Harvard Buffalo game
The Harvard Crimson condemns Harvard football for scheduling a weak opener against Little Buffalo. The piece mocks the contest as indefensible and unfair, while noting Buffalo sought a moment in the limelight and Bates and Yale triumphs as implied gains.
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New York
D.r
Harvard Crimson
Harvard
Little Buffalo
Crimeen
Jack Sharkey
Chocolate Victor Defeats Johnny Farr in 10 Rounds
Kid Chocolate, Cuban featherweight, won his third straight decision over Johnny Farr of Cleveland in a 10 round bout at Olympia. Chocolate weighed 128 pounds to Farr's 133 and barely used a knockout blow as he dominated the veteran late.
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Rumors Persist on A's Deals as White Sox Eye Earnshaw
Philadelphia rumors say Connie Mack will not retain the Athletics beyond this season. Chicago White Sox are reported negotiating for veteran pitcher George Earnshaw after acquiring Al Simmons Mule Haas and Jimmy Dykes. Trades with Detroit and Washington also loom, potentially by year’s end.
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U.P
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago White Sox
George Earnshaw
Sox
al Simmons
Mule Haas
Jimmy Dykes
A’s
Detroit
Washington
Grid Season Opens With Buckeye Conference Matchups
The opening Saturday of the Buckeye Conference slate features Indiana at Ohio State in the era’s first Big Ten opener night game. Denison meets Wittenberg in Springfield while Ohio Wesleyan faces Syracuse and other Ohio teams greet tough tests across the schedule.
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Wittenberg
Springfeld
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Syracuse
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Baliwin- Wallace
John Carrell
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Heidelberg
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Marietta
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Atlanta
Oglethorpe
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Kenyon
Geneva
N. C
Hobart
Wilmington
Rio Grande
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Eartham
Richmond
Ind
Defiance
Mitnels
Big Ten Favorites Clash In Saturday Grid Tilts
Michigan plays Northwestern at Ann Arbor in a near capacity crowd while Minnesota hosts Purdue in Minneapolis as both games headline the Big Ten slate. Northwestern’s line features star players and faces Harry Newman’s passing attack and John Keechi’s runs. Purdue aims for a strong start at Minnesota with its veteran squad.
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Michigan
Ann Arbor
Minneapolis
Northwestern
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Manake
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Gonya
Riley
Jackies
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Kinder
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Timhe
Harry Newman
John Keechi
Purdue
Minnesota
Landis Possible Decision On Rogers M Ley Appeal
Commissioner Landis may rule on Rogers Ley appeal for a share of Cubs World Series money this weekend due to fitness. He was confined to his hotel yesterday with a cold and hopes to return to his office by Friday.
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U.P
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Rogers Miley
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