Mitch Mussings on Cecil Travis and Chuck Klein
Mitch discusses Cecil Travis back with Washington and his high batting averages from Chattanooga and Organ ized Ball. The piece recounts Travis memory for schedules and a tale of Bert Niehoff and a .430 mark, plus a Chuck Klein Cubs Phillies tale sparked by Bill Veeck cigars and Phillies cash.
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Cecil Travis
Washington
Cecil
Nationals
Chattanooga
Travis
Bert Niehoff
The
Lookouts
Bert
Ex Wellston Coach Named at Bluffton
Bluffton high school board of education named Ralph Raach of Wooster as coach ending a week of revolt by the Bluffton football team against former coach Laurence White. Raach took charge of the squad immediately.
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Bluffton
U.P
Ralph Raach
Wooster
Bluffton High School
Board of Education
Laurence White
Raach
White
Rasch
Hillsdale
Mich
Michigan
Wellston High School
Ohio University Faces Doubtful Starters in Opening Tilt
Ohio University faces uncertainty at quarterback and backfield as coach Don Peden tightens practice before Saturday's lid lifter at Ohio Stadium. Early scrimmages show issues with assignments, misreads, and blocking, though improvements are noted.
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Morris-Harvey
Ohio University
Ohio Stadium
Don Peden
Don
Peden
Sam Hodnick
Doc Coleman
Elden Armbrust
Howard Brandenburg
Wills
Robinette
Snyder
Kreft
Notre Dame Turns To Sophs To Regain Title
South Bend report notes three sophomores Mazziotti Pilney Elser key to Irish prospects for 1929 season. Mazziotti, Pilney and Elser form a fast backfield triangle behind a veteran line as Notre Dame faces a tougher schedule including Pittsburgh Purdue Northwestern Southern California and Army.
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George Kirksey
South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame
Tony Mazziotti
White Plains
N. Y
Andy Piliney
Chicago
Don Elser
Gary
Mazziotti
Pilney
Elser
Southern California
Frank Carideo
Stuhldreher
Carideo
Knute Rockne
Anderson
Marty Brill
Varsity
Pitney
Ray Brancheau
Johnny Tobin
Marchy Schwartz
Jack Elder
T.N.T. Mazziotti
Elder
Ed Krause
Hugh de Vote
Harry Munsch
Tom Roach
Joe Kurth
Nick Lukats
Steve Banas
Kansas
Indiana
Drake
Haskell
Pittsburgh
Purdue
Northwestern
Army
Trio of Teams Fight for 2nd
With six days left to play, three National League teams chase second place while two aim to avoid last. Pittsburgh holds second, one game ahead of the Chicago Cubs who top St. Louis by a game and a half after the Cardinals beat the Pirates 6 to 8. Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 7 to 2, keeping the Phillies in a virtual tie with the Reds for last place.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis
Cardinals
Brooklyn Cers
Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
Otandi Branding: National League results and upcoming games
National League games yesterday saw St. Louis defeat Pittsburgh 6 to 3 and Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 7 to 2. Only games scheduled. Wednesday fixtures include American and National League matchups with New York hosting Philadelphia.
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St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New York
Chicago
Boston
Brooklyn Emmimnanwagicancs
Philadelphia Arwesiescen
Cincinnati
Wee
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
Louis
Tilden Thrilled Over Triumph
Paris reports 40 year old Bill Tilden, champion, defeating Henri Cochet in straight sets. The victory, noted as the most decisive Cochet loss in six years, fuels Tilden’s claim to staying among world greats. Mme Suzanne Lenglen expressed amazement at the performance.
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Paris
U.P
Bill Tilden
Henri Cochet
Tilden
Cochet
France
Yesterday's Heroes United Press sports summary
Leo Durocher led a Cardinals attack with three hits in four tries while Hack Wilson and Glenn Wright helped the Dodgers offense with three hits in five at bats and three for Wright in three at bats.
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United Press
Leo Durocher
Cardinals
Pirates
Hack Wilson
Glenn Wright
Dodgers
Phillies
Wilson
Wright
Queen of Silent Films Returns to New York
Ruth Rol once a famed silent film star, now a real estate dealer, is pictured in New York at a trans Atlantic journey’s end with her Yorkshire terrier Sooky.
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Ruth Roland
New York
Sooky
Early football notes from around the Big Ten
Iowa City reports Joe Laws back at quarterback with Lloyd Hoffman replaced by Jerry Foster due to boils. Northwestern, Indiana, Wisconsin and Chicago also plan opening games with focus on kickers, defense and scrimmages amid weather and eligibility updates.
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Iowa City
Joe Laws
Iowa
Lloyd Hoffman
Jerry Foster
Fred Radloff
Chicago
University of Chicago
Clark Shaughnessy
Big Ten
Flinn
Evanston
Ill
Olson
Northwestern
Dick Hanley
Big League Leaders By UNITED PRESS BATTING
United Press lists top batting averages and key leaders. Davis of Philadelphia leads with .346, others include Gehrig and Ruth in slugging and runs batted in, with Manush and Gehringer among leaders in hits.
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United Press
Davis
Phillies
Agnes
Harvard Face Lift Seeks Backfield Brilliance This Season
Harvard football moves into the season with Eddie Casey not predicting wins but building a deep backfield. Replacements for Crickard and Hallowell join veterans Wells Dean Nevin Gundlanch and White in a battle for key roles as Simmons could emerge as a breakout star. Bob Haley challenges Wells for quarterback amid prospects of a robust east backfield.
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Cambridge
Mass
U.pr
Harvard
Eddie Casey
Casey
Jack Crickard
Woof
Hallowell
Ira Hardy
Dave Kopans
Eddy Rogers
Leon Francisco
Morris Koplow
Herman Gundlanch
Jack Healey
Frank Casale
Harvards
Warren Casey
Francis Crane
John Lockwood
Brad Simmons
Simmons
Tom Nazro
Walter White
Shaun Kelly
Crickard
Danny Wells
John Dean
Charley Nevin
Carl Pescosolide
Fergy Locke
Art Barrett
Allan Sherman
Dick Waters
John Adzigian
Fred Moesisy
Francis Lane
Cédric Jansen
Bob Haley
Wells
Haley
Giant Infield Has Edge At One Position
Washington Senators and New York Giants world series preview focuses on infield strengths. Memphis Bill Terry edges Kuhel at first base while Cronin leads the Senators at short. The piece notes Jackson’s aging legs complicating third base and predicts a tight series with Cronin as possible hero.
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New York Giants
Stuart Cameron
New York
Giants
Senators
Memphis
Bill Terry
Joe Kubel
Maghie Crag
Gaints
Charles
Buddy" Myer
Benator
Weebington
Terry
Kuhel
Senatra
Bill
Buddy Myer
Hughie Critz
Eid Dewey
Geet
Eo Wait
Ington
Joe Cronin
Blondy Ryan
Sparkplug
Cronin
Ryan
Joe College
Travis Jackson
Bluege
Jackson
Buffalo and Columbus Battle In Junior World Series
Buffalo Bisons and Columbus Red Birds resume the Junior World Series at Red Bird Stadium with starter details for Clarence Heise and Phil Gallivan. Columbus wins 8 to 4 on home runs by Heath Rothrock and Cullop, with Paul Dean earning the victory.
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Columbus
U.P
Buffalo Bisons
Columbus Red Birds
Red Bird Stadium
Clarence Heise
Phil Gallivan
Buffalo
Red Birds
Riggs
Nick Cullop
Jack Rothrock
Johnny Wilson
Jim Gould
Wilson
Paul Dean
Jim Winford
Mulleavy
Brown
Koenecke
Packer
Carnegie
Thompson
Genlth
Crouse
Gould
Mueller
Ahpoa Anderson
Ee Borgmann
Cullop
Rothrock
Aavcienee
Whitehead
Heath
Dean
Winford
Borgmann
Muskingum Faces 1933 Season With Uncertain Strength
NEW CONCORD Sept. Coach Bill Lange tries to rebuild Muskingum football with Kent State, Terrell, Mount Union, Wooster, Akron and John Ohio Conference games ahead. Key backs include Uhrich and McBride, while losses from last year like Birch and Hendershot reduce depth. Veterans Cambr idge Patton Ralston and Lewis also backfield supports.
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New Concord
Bill Lange
Muskingum
Ohio
Kent State
Muskin
Earl Cambridge
Patton
Ralston
Leonard
Dutch Uhrichsville
McBride
Carter
Cox
Mooburgh
Kenny
Turtle
Stewart
Cambridge
Fabridge
Powell
Philadelphian
Newark
Fuller
Falls
Xavier's Jordan leads scoring with three TDs in Transylvania win
Columbus reports Jordan of Xavier University top scorer with 18 points after three touchdowns against Transylvania. Three players tied for second with 12 points: Paxton of Ashland Shadle of Mount Union and another teammate.
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Columbus
Jordan
Xavier University
Transylvania
and Paxton
Ashland
Shadle
Mount Union
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Wellston
Radio
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By Mitch
Athens Ice and Storage Co
Otandi
A.A
Mme
Suzanne Lenglen
Warner
Whittier
Calif
Homer Griffith
Trojan
Bloomington
Sabik
Weller
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
John Golemgeske
Bill Millar
Spears
Crimson
Henry McLemore
Jack “Blondy
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Aine Arnch
Nelsonville
Glouster
Ollie Tucker
Mickey Heath
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Barbara Courtney
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