Huggins credited for building power with youth in Yankees era
Henry L. Farrell says Jacob Huggins built a strong Yankees team by developing young players rather than buying stars. He contrasts Huggins with McGraw and Chance, notes Koenig Lazzeri Bengough Gehrig acquisitions, and highlights Huggins’ fight to prove himself. Also mentions Ted Smith vs Phillips in boxing, Corry basketball context, and local league results.
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Travel from West with licenseless car lands two youths
From Homewood to Sheffield Pennsylvania two young men were stopped Saturday afternoon for driving a car with no license tags. Chief Earl Lowtey and C. J. Church questioned the pair who carried only a handwritten bill of sale. They claim ownership but the bill looks dubious. The Ford was possibly stolen, and the firm named on the bill was wired in Illinois for verification.
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Violence threatens Leon convention amid Communist protests
United Press reports clashes loom as 23 communists plan to disrupt an American Legion meeting in Parigell All. 23 planned the action to block the Legion gathering, with organizers Nicola Bacco and Tralee Vases named as key figures in the thwarted scheme.
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Favorites Fail to Impress in Amateur Play
Gunner Jinks reports the amateur golf qualifiers for the National Championship with Gene Homans and Philippe Finlay leading an uneven field. Hotly debated are scores needed to advance after two rounds as contenders push toward the 144 holes of medal play beginning tomorrow.
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Poliving & Sehiol Boys
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Slay
Gene Homans
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Phillipe Finlay
Harvard
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George von Elm
Prunes
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Hartisye
Jimmy” Johnston
Deser Cummings
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Hartz Enters Altoona Race Tonight
Altoona August 23 Harry Hartz, national championship contender, and Peps de Paola, 125 champ, vie for top standings in the Labor Day feature at Altoona. A.A.A. race board awards four points to the winner, potentially reshaping the national title race as the season nears its end.
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Wits
Penn State Man Appointed New High School Coach
The board approved Elbert E. Mottimigh as athletic director and coaching lead for the nine month term, selecting the Penn State graduate native of White College, Pa. He comes with extensive training and varied athletic duties, and is expected to arrive September 1 to lead the high school football and swimming programs. The committee praised his research and coaching credentials after a visit with Superintendent Jewey and Principal Sheen.
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Howard Sheen
Cubs Lose 70 to Braves in Weak Defense Battle
The Cubs’ defense falters as they fall to the Braves 70 in a pitcher’s duel. Dutty Ulrich versus Jose Marines Otrich held hitters to few hits while Babe Ruth powered the Braves with a home run. The game featured strong performances by Gehrig and the Ye Sox lineup, with Cardinal Phillies rivalries noted and Pittsburgh idle due to a scheduling issue.
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Chick Haley
Babe Ruth's Big Five Shine in Season Run Haul
Baseball recap highlights Babe Ruth driving in runs as he nears a season milestone. Gehrig Hornsby and Speaker contribute with doubles and key hits while bits of the lineup struggle. Ramsay and teammates push through with timely outs as early-season action unfolds amid steady slugging.
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Sunday School Baseball League Brings Baptists and Methodists Showdown
In an East Washington street grounds clash the United Brethren face the Baptists and Methodists in the Sunday School Baseball League. Baptists push early offense but fall as Methodists and a Swantek grip steady pitching, final score near 9 to 8. Umpires Sprayer and Gilbert preside.
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Two Radicals Executed at Midnight in a Grim Finale
The article recounts the execution of Sacco and Vanzetti at midnight. It describes the final moments, the condemned men’s last words, and the stark reactions of guards, officials, and onlookers. It notes the warden delivering the signal, the crowd, and the early morning aftermath including the removal of bodies and the ongoing patrols.
Meadville Hosts 1928 Elks State Meeting
United Press reports Meadville Crawford County hosted the 1928 Elks State Convention. Howard Dayis Symes was elected president with Brown Allegheny and Henry We Govwh reappointed as secretary. More than 1,000 Elks attended as delegates from across the state convened for the 21st annual gathering in Meadville.
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Howard Dayis-ub Symes
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Scruitony
Henry We
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