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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1929
Page
9
Hornsby sits out as Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago Cubs start the eastern campaign. Reading Racing Form, he sits alone, scowling, while action resumes at Eastern City on Friday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Athletics ride a 2-0 series lead toward a likely title as they travel to Philadelphia for Game three at Shibe Park. Cubs manager Joe McCarthy ponders pitching choices while Chicago hitters struggle against Ehmke Earnshaw and Grove.
Cy Young recalls the 1903 Boston-Pittsburgh series saved by three pitchers Bull Dineen Tom Hughes and Cy Young as Boston faced early losses and five games in Pittsburgh and Boston with fans betting against them.
Ohio University football lacks a local Athens High School star for the first time in years. For decades Athens youth supplied key players, including Pete McKinley and Harold Wise. Previous rosters featured notable names from Athens County and Nelsonville, marking a shift in local talent.
The Boston series required five wins in nine to claim the series. Howard Ehmke held the edge in the first two games, and Tuesday’s game remains a standout as one of the best pitched and brainiest I ever saw. Batters overwhelmed Malone, Blake, and Carlson, while Lefty Grove struggled to counter.
Iowa's Burton Ingwerson loses Fuhrman and Kelsh to ineligibility as University of Iowa plans a petition for reinstatement. Northwestern heads to Madison with 31 players for the Wisconsin game. Chicago coaches worry freshman pass defense against Indiana. Michigan prepares a 33 man squad to Lafayette for Purdue with Truskowski directing offense.
Official figures for the second game of the 1929 World Series at Wrigley Field Chicago show attendance 49,987 with receipts 217311 and shares allocated to commissions players and clubs. The piece contrasts a graceful southpaw pitcher with Connie Mack noting his advantageous position for the series.
Raisin bread spread with banana pulp makes excellent sandwiches for lunch or supper after school. The simple spread pairs well with milk or fruit for a quick, kid friendly meal.
Los Angeles Oct 1 Coach Howard Jones of the University of Southern California has released a new book titled Football for the Fan The work aims to help laymen enjoy football by explaining various systems in non-technical terms and enabling spectators to follow complex plays.
Rochester and Kansas City prepared for game seven of the Little World Series with two wins needed to claim the Junior World Series title. Paul Derringer pitched effectively to even the series at three games apiece, giving the Seadings a chance to win the title. prior wins came mainly from Tex Curl's strong pitching.
Fragmentary notes describe Nickard using stunts from his acts in his first Chicago show. Ushers wore a military style. Jack spoke briefly about the crowd while Ten’s quip about “never seed nuthin’ like it” echoed.
Dick Shikat outboxed and defeated Joe Komar in straight falls. Shikat dominated the match from start to finish, winning the first fall in 22 minutes and the second in 10 minutes at the auditorium program in Columbus, Ohio.
United Press reports show Princeton coach Bill Roper focusing on pass defense after a varsity scrimmage in which backups scored on five straight aerials. New Haven trains for AthensGeorgia with Vale departing for Georgia. Army and Navy defenses are tested in practice ahead of Notre Dame and Notre Georgia games, with attention to pass tactics and ball handling by key players.
The article notes Sossetinies houses with dirtied walls and painted furniture respond to washing with soap and water. It recommends using worn suds and a soft brush for cleaning.
Chicago Cubs mascot recounts joining Joe McCarthy, aims to see the Cubs win four of five in Philadelphia and claim the world title. He predicts strong crowd support, recalls past mascot ties to 1929, and expresses hope to become a player someday.
London Oct 10 Pat Nipper Daly saw championship hopes end when the 16 year old was knocked out by Johnny Cuthbert English featherweight champion in the eighth round of a twelve round scheduled bout.
P Kiebert of Cleveland was elevated today to Grand Commander of the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Ohio, succeeding John H Dickerson in Cincinnati.
A coarse scrubbing brush kept near the door helps children remove mud from their shoes more effectively than a knife, keeping floors cleaner and easier to manage. The tool’s simple design provides quick dirt removal and reduces mess.
Chicago report says William W. Waibel 28 shouted you cant arrest me when served with a swindle warrant. He produced a World Series ticket to show status and vanished with the ticket and officer after attempting to reach a bondsman.
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