Babe Ruth drills three homers as records tumble in World Series
In St Louis on October 7 the Yankees and Babe Ruth highlight a day of record setting with Ruth driving in three homers in one game. His seven homers in the series, 12 total bases in a game, and 27 extra bases in World Series play set new marks while Urban Shocker pitched nine near‑no hit innings. The Cardinals see a push to elect Reinhart secretary of the club amid lineup chaos and a notable collision involving Douthit and Hafey.
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Akron to Host Rubber City Sweepstakes Auto Race
Akron on October 17 will stage the Rubber City Sweepstakes a hundred mile race at the Akron Cleveland board speedway. Frank T. Nied oversees a large field including Wilbur Shaw Jimmy Copple Louis Schneider Dutch Bauman and many others from Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis and beyond. The event aims to resemble a national affair with wide entries and competitive cars.
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Billy Carpenter
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Fred Youtz
Whiz Sloan
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United States
Tryouts Held for Athens High School Glee Clubs
Irene Blaettner the new musical supervisor leads daily tryouts for Athens high school girls and boys glee clubs. Girls final selections come Friday and boys selections on Monday.
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Irene Blaettner
Hethe Boys
Cow Gives Birth to Triplet Calves in England
In Woolavington England a cow owned by C W Hillier has produced triplet calves. The mother and three offspring are reported as healthy and thriving on the farm with care from the owner.
Funeral cortege includes pet terrier in Fallmouth
In Fallmouth England a funeral procession for Sir Arthur Vivian featured a car carrying a pet terrier as the sole occupant of the vehicle. The scene added an unusual domestic touch to the public farewell.
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License for Pop Gun Sparks City Notice in St Louis
J C Lewis was notified he must obtain a license for a pop gun he gave his 6 year old son in St Louis Missouri. The notice underscores local rules on firearm like devices and licensing requirements.
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J. C. Lewis
Legion Leases Ground, Denies Hillside Baseball Access
In GLOUSTER on October 7 the American Legion leased the hillback field from Old Mine 22 and posted no trespassing signs. Arrests will follow violations as security is arranged for each game. The Legion has spent several hundred dollars to cover game costs since admission receipts fell short, aiming to break even rather than profit.
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Bo McMillin Stars Geneva College Defeats Harvard
Geneva College football under coach Bo McMillin tops Harvard, echoing a past Centre College upset. Bo, a former star, helped the team secure a notable victory over the Crimson.
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Unbidden Guest Arrested At Society Wedding
Ada Clarke a nurse was arrested after attending a New York wedding without an invitation. She struggled to prove she was there for fervent hospitality and not to steal wedding gifts.
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Ada Clarke
Parkersburg Defeats City Bowling Five in Match
Parkersburg YMCA team rolled to a 258 point victory over Athens City Bowling last night in Parkersburg. Three individual scores listed show Parkersburg leading across frames and Athens posting competitive totals as the match concluded.
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Wife Hears Her Husband Is Alive After Hospital Tragedy
In Chicago Frances Carter sat for three hours beside a man she believed was her injured husband. The man died, but later it was learned the patient was alive. The mix up left her distraught and seeking answers.
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Bride Sold for 250 Ends Life in Wedding Dress
Peking reports Len Ming a young Chinese girl forced into marriage by her father for 250. She hanged herself after being dressed for the ceremony. The tragedy highlights pressure and honor cultural pressures in prewar Peking society.
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Len Ming
Manette Atkins Sued for Divorce Over Adultery in White Scandals
Williams Atkins of Athens filed for divorce from Manette Atkins, now with George White's Scandals, a musical show touring the United States. He alleges she failed to perform wifely duties since their 1925 marriage in Laurel Mississippi and claims the impropriety forced him to leave the Laurel Baby Chick Company where he was manager.
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George White
United States
Williams Atkins
Athens
Laurel
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Laurel Baby Chick Company
Hodwn Nets Four Holes In One On Local Course
Eng Withington reports golfer J L Hodwn achieved four holes in one on the local course this year. Each ace came on a different hole, marking a rare feat in the season.
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Withington
Eng
Buckeyes Begin Booting Practice Ahead of Ohio Wesleyan Fray
Norman Seigel reports Ohio State drills emphasize kicking and passing as Coach Wilce weighs booters Kruskamp Eby Clark and Hunt while Oberlander refines a new pass shift. The team prepares for the Ohio Wesleyan game at the stadium this Saturday.
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Humans Found In Shark After Adriatic Catch
A shark caught by a fisherman in the Adriatic contained two human remains. Authorities opened an investigation into the incident and identify the deceased as local residents. The case raises questions about possible foul play or accidental entanglement.
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Adriatic
No gaiety as Cardinals push toward third win over Yanks
St. Louis fans shift to title focus after Yankees' bats in a tense game. Babe Ruth's homer drew strong cheers while park authorities preempted celebrations with paper cups. Long lines at Sportman's Park showed enduring loyalty despite a quiet night after the pennant win.
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Mount Union to Host Oberlin in Homecoming Battle
Mt Union College prepares for the annual homecoming game against Oberlin on Mountfield. Bishop Theodore Henderson of the Cincinnati area will attend, marking his first football game at the college as part of the church’s endowment drive with trustees in attendance.
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