Pitchers and lineups dominate World Series forecast
World Series chatter centers on pitching strength for the Athletics and Cubs. Grove, Tarnshaw, Malone, Carlson, Earnshaw, and Rush top the talk as major leaguers weigh Grove’s speed and control against right handed Cubs hitters. Ferrell projects strong Athletics batting order led by Cochrane and Foxx.
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Athletics
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Cochrane
Simmons
Foxx
Miller
Earnshaw
Malone
Carlson
Rush
Willeman Lines Up In Ohio State Gridders Position Changes
At Lumbue Sept 18 Coach Sam Willaman drafted two teams for a strenuous practice. The first squad includes two changes from last year with Holman at left half and Joe Ashley at fullback. George Simpson, 199 yard sprint champ, is on the second squad as left half.
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Bill Lusby
Tory Omon
Mike Halperin
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Big Ten Teams Prepare for 1929 Grid Season
Big Ten football squads begin light workouts ahead of full practice for 1929. At Winds, Bob Zuppke’s Illinois unit shows promising backs and a strong line. Michigan under Kipke welcomes ten lettermen and new talent, while Minnesota, Wisconsin, Northwestern and Iowa pursue fresh players to shore up lines and backfields.
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National Boxing Association to elect president at meeting
The closing session of the annual National Boxing Association meeting in Chicago will focus on electing a president. At least three candidates are named Paul Prehn the current president Stanley Isaacs of Cincinnati and FE WY Foster of Rhode Island.
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Stanley Isaacs
Cincinnati
FE. WY. Foster
Rhode Island
Southern College Teams Well Primed for 1929 Season
Atlanta news service reports Southern college football elevens near end of pre season practice as opening games approach in 1929. Coaches across the Dixie Conference and Southern Circuits have teams in scrimmages and final drills.
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Tough schedule boosts Dixie football standings
The Southland sees tougher schedules as Georgia Tech’s Golden Tornado, reigning 1928 national champions, enters a lighter season yet remains among top teams. Alabama, Florida, Tulane, and Tennessee aim for front ranks in the Southern Conference.
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Public Links Championship Awarded to Jacksonville IA
Jacksonville IA wins 1930 public links championship in a decision announced by H. H. Ramsay chair of the IL. & Gold Association championship committee. Date of the event to be set later.
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Jacksonville
H. H. Ramsay
IL. & Gold Association
Jack Hendricks Will Not Manage Reds Next Year
Cincinnati Reds director board decided today Hendricks will not return as manager next season. The successor will be chosen after the current season ends, with Clarence Rowland among candidates as Hendricks’ likely replacement.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Southern Association
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Middleport Yellow Jackets Open Practice Before Mercerville Tilt
Middleport High School football enters its second week of practice with 30 candidates, including 10 lettermen, preparing for the opener against Mercerville. Captain Lambert likely at fullback and Allensworth at halfback, with Darst at quarterback and Whgeeman in backfield. Season tickets on sale. 1929 schedule lists seven home games and three away dates across September to November.
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Sisson
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Mohler Signs Prescott Boxing Bill for Decision Bouts
Gov. Walter J. P. Mohler signed the Prescott boxing bill in Madison on September 18. The law allows decision bouts in Wisconsin at the option of the state athletic commission.
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Walter J. P. Mohler
Wisconsin
State Athletis Commission
Boxing match postponed by rain in Queens
New York Queensboro boxing card delayed from Tuesday to Wednesday due to rain. The bout between Izzy Grove and Harry Smatts headlines the rescheduled program.
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Queensboro
Izzy Grove
Harry Smatts
How They Stand How They Stand AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
The item notes standings within the American Association, listing teams and positions as reported in a midseason roundup. It highlights current leaders and trailing clubs, with emphasis on recent performance and ranking changes.
Teersdayy Results From St Paul To Philadelphia
Summary of sporadic baseball results from multiple cities and leagues. Teersdayy games feature Brooklyn and Chicago in the National League, Boston and Chicago in the American League, with several scores reported for St Paul Columbus Kansas City Louisville Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis and Philadelphia. Rain affected Cleveland at Philadelphia.
Thursday's Games Pair Cities Across League Schedule
New York visits Chicago as Philadelphia meets Cincinnati in key clashes. Boston plays Pittsburgh and Cleveland hosts Boston while Chicago travels to New York. Detroit hosts Philadelphia with St. Louis facing Washington. Louisville meets Kansas City and Indianapolis hosts Milwaukee followed by Toledo at Minneapolis and Columbus at St. Paul.
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Cubs Hope To Clinch NL Title After Doubleheader Loss
Chicago Cubs, halted from clinching the 1929 National League pennant after Brooklyn Robins swept a doubleheader, aimed to clinch by beating the New York Giants. A Cubs win or a Pirates defeat would seal the championship. Pittsburgh stayed in contention by defeating Philadelphia as Chicago dropped the doubleheader.
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Buckeye Schools Preview Openers Ahead of Sept 28 Games
Buckeye Conference reports intensive practice as six member schools prepare for the opening weekend. Delaware aims to revitalize its Battling Bishops with Coach George Gauthier, while Miami at Oxford eyes a strong season under Chester Pittser. Cincinnati, under coach George Babcock, shapes a veteran squad, and Wittenberg and Ohio University also project improving campaigns.
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Burns Lucky Dame Fortune Helps George Byrne in Athletics saga
Burns fortune has favored George Byrne of the Athletics through 1920 pennant run and 1928 season shifts. The veteran 10-year man sought waiver to join an AA minor league post while Cleveland offered unconditional release. Yankees claimed him as injury protection for Gehrig, and he rejoined the Athletics midseason.
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Jackson Cannell
Jesse Hawley
al Marsters
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George Byrne
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World Series Tickets Strain City as Sales Run High
President William Veeck reports the World Series ticket drive is a headache with about 100000 requests and just over 60000 seats available. The surge tests supply as fans seek seats for the marquee event.
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Athenites to Dedicate $185,000 Stadium in June Game
A planned dedication of a new $185,000 stadium by the Athenites in a game scheduled for June 12 against the Bishops signals a major conference threat. Denison A. graduates in June and is expected to field a strong B team for the matchup.
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Denison A
Jay'a Hero Eddie Moore Leads Early Cubs Rally
Eddie Moore sparked a mid season rally driving in runs to lift the Robins past Morrison and the Cubs in a tense 6-4 finish. Sam Jones allowed Detroit just one run as Washington defeated them 4-1.
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Heile
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Sam Jones
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Washington
Beeton Red Son Beats White Sox 6 To 4 In MLB Action
Beeton Red Son defeated the White Sox 6 to 4 in a lone major league game. No other major league games were played that day, keeping the schedule sparse.
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White Sox
Realigned run fuels tight pennant chase in series
A muddled report notes a four game tie in a league pennant race after a realignment. The teams split a five game stretch as the second place club aims to close the gap.
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