Indians and boxing greats marked by strong seasons and champions
The piece lauds the Indians rising to third in the American League behind Billy Evans and Peckinpaugh’s young club, praising Averill Ferrell and Lang Sengto as key pieces. It also highlights Olympic boxing stars Labarra Fields and Von Porat, plus a packed fall schedule for the West Coast football powers and a chat with Connie Mack on the era’s greatest left-handers.
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Billy Evans
Peckinpaugh
Cleveland
Tris Speaker
Earl Averill
Indians
Wes Ferrell
Lew Fongeca
Joey Sewell
Redskins
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Bobby Jones Defeated In Amateur Championship Upset
Johnny Goodman of Omaha, a 20 year old Nebraskan, defeats Bobby Jones in the first round at Pebble Beach by one up after eighteen holes. Jones, four-time champion, loses decisively on the 14th after a difficult start. Goodman holds the lead to the final putt amid a stunned California crowd.
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Napoleon
Bobby Jones
Far West
Johnny Goodman
Omaha
Goodman
Jones
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Already Counting On Alabama Volf Battle
Local grid fans plan a Knoxville trip to see Alabama and Tennessee play. Carter Dobbs James Rankin and Ames Mitchell intend to go by car to witness the clash.
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Carter Dobbs
James Rankin
Ames Mitchell
Robins Beat Smythe In First Major League Start Of Year
Harry Smythe of the Phillies lasted one inning before the Robins took control in the opening game of the series and handed him his first loss of the season. Phillie Josser also participated as the visitors struggled offensively in the early matchup.
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Phillie Josser
Robins
Poole Struggles as Home Run King Goes Hitless
Jim Poole, famed home run king of the Southern League, failed to collect a hit in six at bats across two games yesterday. The star needed rhythm after a rough day at the plate.
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Jim Poole
Daily offers second sheets in bulk quantities
The Daily announces sales of second sheets available in bulk, with pricing accepting orders of 500 or more units for purchase.
Pesty Johnson Plans Return to Alabama From Decatur
Local football and basketball luminary Pesty Johnson will depart Sunday for the University of Alabama after a stay in Decatur. He recently visited friends and relatives in Arkansas before heading back to Tuscaloosa to rejoin the program.
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University of Alabama
Johnson
Decatur
Arkansas
Iends
Cubs Split Bugs Lose Lone Fight
Chicago led the National League by a wide margin and split a twin bill with St. Louis, while other games featured the Braves beating the Giants 8-7 in ten, Kolp and Reds edging Pirates 5-4, and Robins taking two from the Phillies 4-3 and 9-7 with 10 innings in the second.
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Cardinals
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Braves
Giants
Melvin Ott
Terry
Benton
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Meine
Reds
Robins
Phillies
Vance
Phils
Where They Play Today Southern League Schedule
Nashville visits Memphis Chattanooga faces Little Rock Mobile clashes with New Orleans Atlanta travels to Birmingham.
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Southern League
Nashville
Memphis
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Mobile
New Orleans
Atlanta
Birmingham
Baseball slate features St Louis at Chicago and Cleveland at Detroit
Two American League games on the schedule with St Louis visiting Chicago and Cleveland traveling to Detroit. No extra matchups listed.
National League matchups listed for today across cities
The National League schedule shows Chicago at St Louis, Brooklyn at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, and Boston at New York.
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National League
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Boston
New York
Baseball Scores From Yesterday’s Games
Yesterday results include Nashville 3 1 over Little Rock in 10 innings and New Orleans 12 Atlanta 3. Memphis defeated Chattanooga 10 to 4 while Birmingham 4 Mobile 5 2 tied 2.
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Little Rock
New Orleans
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Mobile
Baseball Scores From the American League
Boston defeated Washington 5 to 1 while St Louis topped Chicago 7 to 2. Cleveland beat Detroit 7 to 2.
Standings Lines With Scores From Early Baseball Card
Boston leads New York 8 to 7 in a tight matchup while Brooklyn sits 4 9 and Philadelphia 3 7. Cincinnati 8 8 trails St Louis 14 3 as the table shows.
Falkville to Clash With Hartselle at County Fair
Falkville and Hartselle, longtime gridiron rivals, will meet during the Morgan county fair in Hartselle. The game is anticipated as one of the season’s best and could draw the largest crowd of any football encounter in the county this year.
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Morgan County
Falkville
Hartselle
Florence lab misses positive CYP test for Yabies sample
A cath from Florence for Yabies examination at the Tennessee Valley laboratory was reported negative. The specimen arrived without any accompanying medical history.
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Cat Mead
Florence
Tennessee Valley Laboratory
Goode Returns Home After Visit to Greensboro
Richard Goode of Greensboro NC returned home yesterday after visiting his home folks here, ending a brief trip.
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Richard Goode
Greensboro
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Sammy Baker Gets Shot At Welterweight Title Try
Sammy Baker, North Alabama pugilist, has a chance to challenge for the welterweight crown after negotiations for a October 4 bout with Jimmy McLarnin at the New York Coliseum. Promoter McMahon secured the link, with victory potentially positioning Baker for Jackie Fields. Trainer Nick Florio said Baker will train in Huntsville then travel to New York after the Klein fight to prep for McLarnin.
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North Alabama
Nick Florio
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Jerry Klein
Jimmy McLarnin
New York Coliseum
Nick
McMahon
Jackie Fields
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Jimmy
Jackie Field
Huntsville Scene as Sammy Baker Prepares for Big Bout
Sergeant Sammy Baker trains in Huntsville ahead of a next week title fight with Jerry Klein of New York under Madison county American Legion post. Klein is among the east’s toughest welters and promises a stiff challenge. Baker continues gym and road work as the McLarnin bout nears, aiming for peak condition.
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Huntsville
Jerry Klein
New York
American Legion
Madison County
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Sammy
Baker
Jimmy McLarnin
Handsome Fritz Stirs Umpire Glare and Fans
Handsome Fritz faces criticism yet remains a spotlight figure as he contends with offbeat reactions from opponents and umpires amid fluctuating performance.
Barons Move Ahead by Two Games in Southern League Race
The Bar ons gain two games on Birmingham and Nashville after wins by Birmingham over Mobile and Little Rock’s doubleheader loss for Those Vols. Sturdy’s five hits bolster the Bar onial attack as Hasty and Francis win games, while New Orleans thumps Atlanta 12 3 and narrows the leaders’ margin behind the Vols.
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Nashville Bunker
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Atlanta
Mercer Poised For National Tennis Crown In 1929
Born in Williamsport Pennsylvania in 1903 Mercer rose from Lehigh University protege of Bill Tilden to No. 7 national ranking last year. After a slow start he has improved this season and defeated John Doeg to signal top form for the nationals.
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Mercur
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John Doeg
Williamsport
Frank P. Lide Visits Chattanooga for Tire Firm Mission
Frank P. Lide, president of the One-Four-O Tire Company, is in Chattanooga on a business mission Wday. He plans meetings with local executives to discuss corporate strategies and potential collaborations in the tire industry.
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Frank P. Lide
One-Four-O Tire Company
Jock eys of Connie Mack's A's Triumph Over Yankees
Athletes Grove Simmons and Cochran now lead Philadelphia to victory against the Yankees who had defeated them in prior seasons. The trio each excelled in pitching catching and hitting as the Athletics finally best their old rivals. Defeat in the 1920s fuels their current success and the team’s cheers.
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Eddie Plank
Robert Moses Grove
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Jay Vessels
Associated Press Feature Service
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al Simmons
Crimson Tiders Start Practice With Strong Turnout At Denny Field
At University Alabama Denny Field heats up as 40 to 50 Crimson Tiders train twice daily. Most returnees are ready for the season with a few still to report. Notables Hicks Holm Campbell Luther Weaver Eberdt Miller and Sington appear on the turf. Captain Hicks looks fit and ready for a standout year. Weather cooler, aiding weight control, as Sol remains in the background.
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Ole Man Sol
Falkville Opens Season September 27 Facing Blountsville
Falkville high school football candidates prepare for the 1929 season opener on September 27. The Blue Devils challenge Blountsville Aggies in what promises to be a severe test for Falkville’s squad and machine.
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Blountsville Aggies
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Woodruff Enters Morgan County High Football Team
Reports from Hartselle say Woodruff, former Danville high basketball star, has joined Morgan County High of Hartselle as a football candidate. Weighing about 180 pounds he is regarded as fast and expected to strengthen the Hartselle offense this season.
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Woodruff
Danville High
Morgan County High
Leaders Idle as American League Stays Tight
St Louis beat Chicago 7-2 at Comiskey Park, extending their edge over the White Sox as Ogden held Chicago to four hits. Boston topped Detroit 7-2 with Ferrell earning his 17th win. Hodapp homered for Cleveland and each club totaled 11 hits.
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Sox
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Boston
Jack Russell
Ferrell
Detroit
Johnny Hodapp
Cleveland
Fussell Loses To Martin In Valley Match
Fussell loses to Dave Martin in preliminary round of The Daily golf tournament at Valley Country Club. Martin wins two up with one to play.
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Martin
Warner W. Fussell
Dave Martin
Valley Country Club
Hartselle Grid Prospects Bright For 1929 Season
Morgan County High at Hartselle reports 30 players at first practice. Ten lettermen from last year including Captain Pettit, lineman Lee, and backs Burleson White Winsett and E Dodson form a core for Coaches Douglas and Kelly. Newcomers Lloyd and Guy Petty from Falkville High join, plus Chenault from Tuscaloosa County High, boosting Morgan’s outlook for a winning season.
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Kelly
Pettit
Lee
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White
Winsett
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Briscoe
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Guy Petty
Falkville
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