Local teams eye football season as prep games unfold
Beavers scouts to Johnsonburg watch Titusville Rockets as Ridgeway and Kane seek conference wins. Johnny Johnson's mythical league draws 17 Beaver County schools. Meadville dominates conference play while Titusville draws attention from Beaver locals.
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Younger Dean dazzles in mound as Waner and Gehrig tied
United Press reports on a day of baseball no hitters and batting races. Waner and Gehrig remain tied for final batting honors while Younger Dean shines in a dazzling mound exhibition. The article notes the context around performance and standings.
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Waner
Gehrig
Fiermonte of 400' ring dad debut on coast
Hollywood report notes Enz Mighmtonte in a ten round bout with Les Kennedy ending in a knockout in the fourth. Kennedy, a veteran, dominated the fight as Fiermonte, linked to Dick Fiermonte and Astor family circles, suffered a late loss with managers and press in attendance. Celebrity crowd and photographers present as the bout closed with Kennedy securing the win.
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New York
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Richard Baythetmess
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Kate Smith
Monte Fish Om
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Newport Yacht Race Spoof Crowds Rumors and Pranks
In a spoofed sports column from Newport, Henry McLemore chronicles the America’s Cup race banter between Endeavour and Rainbow. He lampoons weight-cutting tricks, like shaving a sailor to gain speed, and narrates heaps of improvised ballast put into Rainbow. The piece blends outrageous anecdotes with period newspaper voice, poking fun at yacht race antics and publicity surrounding the event.
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Deans Twins Shine In No-Hitter Behind Dizzy Support
United Press reports Paul Dean and his brother Dizzy Dean pitched a no hit game against the Brooklyn Dodgers, drawing praise yet downplaying the achievement. Paul notes no great feat, stressing they are ordinary throwers from Texas with natural pitching talent. The brothers, aided by a 8-0 win and historic milestones, dominated headlines as the Cardinals chase in the National League race.
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Daisy) Dean
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Yesterday's Heroes Lift Dodgers in Doubleheader Victory
Path Dean and Digay Dein starred as the Dodgers split a doubleheader with the Cardinals. Dean struck out two in relief while Dein delivered key hits to propel Los Angeles to a win, marking a standout performance as the team continues its season.
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Carsiils
Bantams Open Season September 29 at Corry Ground
Corry's bantam seven under Sonny Dave will open its 1934 season September 29, aiming to play Held is available. Manager Al Miller notes possible use of Host Washington street grounds depending on Aero Supply and Washington Liachines series. Likely restrict to prin t series with diamond space for grid games as week advances. Coach Collaranes full squad expected, Erie reserves may supply several bantams, opening clash with Blue Streak Reserves of Erie. Coach Dave plans intensive skill drills to reach peak by Saturday.
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Cards Trail Giants By Three Games In Pennant Race
September 22 reports St. Louis Cardinals in a seven game win streak closing the gap to three games behind the New York Giants. The Cards swept Brooklyn with brothers Bean Drazy and Paul Dean guiding two wins while the Giants beat the Braves 8-1, and Paul Dean threw a no run no hit masterpiece in the nightcap. Pittsburgh swept Cincinnati for 87 hits in two games. Detroit at St Louis washed out.
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Braves
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Wally Berger
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St. Louils
Woman Confederate Sought in Kidnapping
A fragment notes that a woman Confederate is sought in a kidnapping case. It mentions Dr J F Con ion and instructions to keep walking ahead near a meeting spot with a man. The text is partial and lacks full names, dates, or locations.
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Code letter ties Hauptmann to Lindbergh kidnapping case
New York reports reveal a precrime code letter predicting the kidnapping and murder, bolstering circumstantial evidence. Authorities also probe possible confederates including a woman described as a leader. handwriting tests confirm notes were written by the kidnapper and ransom notes. A man tied to the case is tracked through frequent activity near the Bronc home where ransom honey was found.
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Star 185 Yesterday's Results and Today's Schedule
No games played yesterday in the American or National leagues. New York beat Boston 5 to 1. St Louis stood 19 8 with Brooklyn 0 0 and Pittsburgh 16 to Cincinnati 2. Today's schedule includes Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St Louis. Boston at New York and Chicago at Pittsburgh. Philadelphia at Brooklyn and New York at Boston. St Louis at Cincinnati.
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Duquesne Beats Waynesburg on 91 Yard Kickoff Return
United Press reports Duquesne University opened its 1934 football season with a 29 to 0 win over Waynesburg College after a 91 yard kickoff return by Es Zaneski set the scoring spree. Duquesne led 18 points in two periods. Waynesburg managed only five first downs and never crossed mid field.
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Batting averages lead major leagues with Waner Gehrig top
United Press reports Paul Waner of the Pirates and Lou Gehrig of the Yankees share the national lead with a .357 average. Waner also tops total base hits with 202 and triples with 15, while Gehrig drives in 162 runs. Other leaders include Mul O'Brien with 35 homers and Dizzy Dean with 96 wins.
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Pirates
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Jamestown and Warren in Grid Battle
Jamestown High School to meet Warren Dragons at Russe Field in the annual grid clash. Regulars expected to start, with Patterson listed as questionable due to a twisted knee, while Santlipho is absent and Raff may be called upon for duty after an ankle injury. Local anticipation runs high as the rivalry renews.
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Lakewood and Salamanca Battle in Defensive Thriller
Lakewood tied Salamanca on September 22 in a tense gridiron clash. About 500 fans watched as both teams fought fiercely with strong defenses, exchanging threats and near scoring drives before the final seconds.
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