Indie meet Erie team in second game today in sport
Independent notes describe a busy local sports scene with high school soccer and football prospects. Meadville's academy eyes a Northwestern Pennsylvania title, Erie and Tim Hyde's Hast High loom as foes, while Rockne predictions praise Carnegie Tech and Notre Dame battles. Night football may debut next season at Erie stadium, with plans to boost attendance and revenues.
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Corry Grinders Face Demeter Meats In Fair Grounds Grid
Corry aims for a second straight win as coach Carl Taylor prepares the team for a Saturday 3 PM clash with the Demeter Meats at the fairgrounds. Demeters, after a 7–0 loss to Jamestown, show new faces and polish, while Corry relies on stout defense and potential surprises in the lineup.
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James town Kiwanis sponsor first Jamestown college game
Jamestown Oct 11 Waynesburg College and St Bonaventure College meet in Jamestown in the first college football game staged there. An afternoon parade for 460 cars followed the auto procession through downtown led by St Bonaventure band and Waynesburg division. Parade marshal was Frank E Hause, president of the Jamestown Chamber of Commerce.
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Purdue Ready for Wolverines
United Press reports from Ann Arbor on October 14, 1929 that Purdue, the defending Big Ten champions, faced Michigan in a decisive clash at Ferry Field. Michigan, unable to beat Michigan State the previous week, relied on tight defense as stars Wright, Stansail, Sukeforth, and Hubbell led the effort in a bid to halt Purdue’s bid for a repeat victory.
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Indoor golf course opens this evening in Stir Garage
Minkiturs golf facility finally debuts this evening after months of work. Mrs. Mave Larson will operate the indoor links, inviting the general public to attend. The opening promises new tests for local players with special evening tee times arranged to showcase the course’s features.
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Altoona Bowl Showdowns in Georgia Tech Scene of Speed
Altoona October 11 Arold Arnold and Deacon Lil in a highly anticipated race to decide which is the top American driver. The match at Altoona Speedway starts at 2 pm with three heats, 10 miles each and a 20 mile final. The program also includes semi professional and Senatorio races with entrants from New York Pennsylvania Ohio and West Virginia.
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Badgers to Meet Chicago in Big Ten Clash at Camp Randall
Madison audience awaits a Big Ten game at Camp Randall as Wisconsin Badgers host Chicago. The match features a wary, high tempo offense from Chicago and a Wisconsin squad aiming to rebound after recent strong showings, with stakes mounting for conference standings.
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Berg Wins Ten Round Decision Over Petrolle
New York Oct 11 Jackie Kid Berg of England won a ten round decision over Billy Petrolle of Fargo at Madison Square Garden. Berg fought relentlessly in his typical windmill style to take the bout. This marked the third meeting between them with previous results a draw in 1928 and a Petrovic knockout of Berg a month later.
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Purdue Gets Jump On Michigan In Big Ten Showdown
Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, Oct 11. About 45,000 rooters watched Purdue take a early lead as Van Bibber won the toss and Purdue drove to its first touchdown. Michigan stalled on several drives and punted, Purdue capitalized with sharp plays including a long pass to Moss setting up a drive to Michigan’s 11 yard line.
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Georgetown Triumph Over Wesleyan in Narrow Win
Washington, Oct. 11. Georgetown defeated West Virginia Wesleyan 12 to 6 in a hard fought football game before an estimated 15,000. Georgetown quarterback Johnny Spaizi sparked the opener with a 15 yard strike for a touchdown, while Wesleyan backs Battles and Che added momentum with long runs but could not overturn the lead.
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Von Porat Loses Bout After Aggressive Finish
Otto Von Porat, the Norwegian heavyweight, tried for a comeback in Chicago Coliseum. He felled Angus Snyder by a final flurry but the opponent earned the decision on a count of ten. The bout lasted three minutes and fifteen seconds of the first round.
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Notre Dame Dedicates $800,000 Stadium in 1929 Opening
South Bend reports Notre Dame opened its new $800,000 stadium with a sell out crowd of 60,000 for the dedication. Navy Midshipmen, led by Bill Ingim, were to test Rockne’s defense while Navy hoped to upset the Irish with a passing attack. The ceremony featured Senators Watson and La Follette among attendees as Notre Dame sought a strong start against Navy.
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Northwestern Favored In Big Ten Battle At Vandals
Northwestern, 7-5 favorite, hosts His State in a Big Ten clash at Dycho stadium. The season hinges on the outcome as the Wildcats’ offense leverages Wes Pesler and Hank Bruder while Wisconsin and Illinois watch.
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Lakewood Triumph Extends unbeaten Streak Over Valley
Jamestown Oct 11 Lakewood High School football crushed Little Valley 26 0 at Lakewood field. Lakewood grabbed the lead in two minutes and added points through the game with J Nichols Burke Dailey Ward and Gettin scoring. Whipple stood out for Little Valley with the team’s initial yardage.
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Chicago Banker On N Y Plight Missing
A United Press report notes a Chicago banker missing in New York amid a perplexing situation. The unclear dispatch references travel irregularities and coded details, with authorities reportedly alerting as inquiries unfold.
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Corry Sought for County Grid League
The Dispatch-Herald reports proposals to form a County Football Conference with eight teams including McKean Albion Girard Westminster Smethport Union City North East and Wesleyville. Floyd Skellen was elected president of the basketball league with Westminster’s Gus Anderson as VP and McQuiston of Wheelerville handling secretary treasurer duties. The three officers will meet to draft a schedule and submit it to other teams.
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Yale Battles Georgia Team Yale Battles Georgia Team New Haven Oct 11
Yale prepared to face Georgia with Albie Booth expected to star despite injuries to Charley Snead while Georgia fielded its first string lineup for a likely tough game after a 1 0 loss at Athens last year. Friday football scores include Kansas over Hassell 32 7 and several others across regional colleges.
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Rare Hand of Cards Named for Englishman Who Sold the Land
A Yarboro High hand consists of 1¢ cards none above a nine. The odds against holding such a hand are 1,827 to 1. The hand is named for an Englishman who sold the land.
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Spartansburg High fielding strong soccer team with four wins
Spartansburg High School reports a powerful soccer squad with four victories this season under coach Mr. Reigard. The team opened 1 3 against the Alubins and defeated Rookdale and Lincolnville, winning Lincolnville twice and edging Lan colnville 4 2. Lineup includes Frank Word center Donald Yates and players Delma Drought Hutchison Thorogood Morris Grave Weidner Olduig Crosby Ingram Stranahan Young Walford Beech Shoals Levels and others.
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