Athletics Win 1929 World Series Dramatic Finale
Philadelphia Athletics clinch the world baseball title in a 3 to 2 win over the Chicago Cubs at Shibe Park. Pitcher Eddie Malone faltered, then Ring Miller delivered a game winning hit as Al Simmons scored the decisive run after a tense ninth inning rally. President Hoover attended the celebration with 50,000 fans.
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Columbus Polo Team Defeated by Somerset in Close Match
On Oct 15 in Columbus fans watched a close polo battle as The Columbus Polo Team Club faced The Somerset Phil Sheridan team of Somerset. Somerset blocked Columbus every move after the third chukker and won six to four, concluding a seven game series with Sheridan led Goeral team as five of seven in the season.
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Series Ends With Mule Haas Hero Of 1929 World Series
George Kirkley notes memories of the 1929 World Series with Mule Haas as hero after two homers. He ties the ninth inning with a three-run blast off Hack Wilson, giving Philadelphia the win as the Athletics beat the Cubs 3 to 2 in game five. Zack Taylor and Charley Grimm are highlighted for Cubs.
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Ruth Prefers Field To Managerial Post
Ruth declines Yankees manager role and will remain in right field with the team for 1930. Art Fletcher emerges as favored successor by observers, following talks with Colonel Ruppert. Ruth states he plans to continue delivering as a player and hopes for three more years of baseball.
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Big Whisky Find In Marietta Car Seizure
Marietta police seized a car containing about five gallons of whisky after two men F E Cunningham and John Schramm were found drunk on Front Street. In the vehicle were eight gallon tins of white liquor, 23 pints of red liquor with forged labels, two pint bottles partially consumed, a sack of six pints, a sack, a paper boxes, and a .32 caliber revolver. The men, Charleston W Va residents, are held at City Jail.
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Peden's Bobcats Light Drill After Wesleyan Win
Ohio University Bobcats practiced lightly at Ohio Field as several players reported bruises from the Wesleyan game. Captain John Brammer and others nursed injuries while William Griffith impressed by leading the line and avoiding damage. The team eyes a tough Muskingum test at New Concord as Coach Don Peden seeks reserve strength.
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Ohio Sophomores Lead Ohio U to Stadium Dedication
Ohio University's freshmen squad, highlighted by Clark Gabriel Rex Burke Hal Cummings Joe Esmont Russell Kepler Lowell Livingston Claude Chrisman Frank Uhrichsville and others, opened the season strong against Indiana in a display that foreshadows a famed group. They are among sophomores set to help dedicate the new 185000 dollar stadium this year.
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Thieves Captured as Auto Theft Trio Nabbed in Cleveland
Two of a trio of alleged auto thieves were jailed after a sedan stolen from Pittsburgh was found on a lonely Cleveland street. Tommy Vreeman of Cleveland, 151, won a ten round decision over George Levine of New York, 150, in Pittsburgh last night. Heary Andrews of Erie defeated Gene Leid of Payette City in eight rounds.
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Arlington Downs to host Waggoner races for 600 horses
Arlington Downs between Fort Worth and Dallas welcomes over 600 horses for the Waggoner races from November 6 through 16. John Wallace serves as race official, with track funding provided by W. T. Wareoner, a wealthy oilman. Wallace previously presided at Lexington.
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Watch Purdue Defeat Michigan In Surprising Big Ten Upset
Chicago reports a stunning Big Ten day as Purdue routed Michigan in a game seen as a major upset. Purdue's backfield pierced Michigan's defense as four conference games turned outcomes against predictions.
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Buckeye Conference Chatter Previewing Delaware Football
The city of Delaware expects the largest crowd for the Miami Ohio Wesleyan game on October 19 with Selby Field dedicated at $160,000. The 9100-seat grandstand may sell out and temporary bleachers could be added. The event marks homecoming for Ohio Wesleyan with a formal dedication and special events.
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Wittenberg and Ohio University Lead Buckeye Conference
Ohio University upset Ohio Wesleyan 21 7 to surge as joint leader with Wittenberg after both posted strong late week wins. Wittenberg beat Denison 20 0 and faces Heidelberg while Cincinnati University beat Kentucky Wesleyan 20 0 and prepares for Denison at Granville. Miami of Oxford defeated Kentucky Wesleyan 20 0 and Kenyon lost to Cincinnati.
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