Simmons Slugging Gives Athletics Best Punch In The Outfield
New York, Sept. 29. The Philadelphia Athletics rely on Al Simmons to anchor left field as they face the St Louis Cardinals in a potential decisive series. Simmons leads the league with a .390 average and 125 RBIs, supported by Mule Haas in center and Ed Miller in right, while Cardinals star Pepper Martin challenges the defense.
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Simmons
Athletics
Decatur
New York
Sories
Philadelphia Athletics
al Simmons
St. Louis Cardinals
Charles
Chick” Hafey
Aces
Roger Cramer
Haas
Miller
Hafe
Cardinals
Asad
Pepper Martin
Bae
Jim Moore
Martin
Did You Know and Correctly Speaking Almanac Notes
A trimmed miscellany page presents trivia such as Australians who have never outgrown the Stone Age. It offers style guidance on spelling numbers in letters, a brief horoscope on this day’s personalities, and quiz answers listing Woodrow Wilson Ralph T. O’Neil and Queen Boadicea. It ends with the phrase Ruby Golden Diamond.
Great Time At Legion Meeting
O J Shepard eighth district executive committeeman returned from the Detroit convention saying attendees were royally entertained by participants and events at the American Legion meeting.
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Legion Meeting
American Legion
O. J. Shepard
Eighth District
Detroit
Landis names 1931 World Series eligibles for A’s and Cards
Commissioner Kenesaw M. Landis lists twenty four Athletics and twenty five St. Louis Cardinals as eligible for the fall classic, with Connie Mack’s staff and team figures among those named. Included are stars such as Jimmy Foxx, Al Simmons, Rogers Cramer, and Dizzy Frisch on the Cardinals plus Gabby Street and Clyde Ware.
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Chicago
Athletics
St. Louis Cardinals
Kenesaw M. Landis
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
Earley T. Mack
Gabby” Street
Clyde Ware
Max Bishop
John Boley
Mickey Cochrane
Roger Cramer
Jimmie Dykes
George Earnshaw
Jimmy Foxx
Robert Grove
George Haas
John Heving
Waite Hoyt
Lewis Krausse
Hank McDonald
Eric McNair
Leroy Mahaffey
Edmund Miller
James Moore
Joseph Palmisano
James Peterson
Ed Rommel
al Simmons
Phil Todt
George Walberg
Dibrel Williams
St. Louis
Earl Adams
Ray Blades
Jim Bottomley
Jim Collins
Paul Derringer
D'Arcy
Hawks Win Again Leighton Defeated by Hartselle Tigers
The Hawks defeated the Leighton Tigers 8 to 2 at Moulton behind L Reeves four-hits while the Tigers were limited by injuries. The piece notes rosters and players including Haas, Douthit, Watkins, Blades, and Street with substitutions Roettger and Orsa, detailing season and series performances and fielding prowess.
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Hartselle Hawks
Leighton Tigers
Moulton
L. Reeves
Tigers
Hawks
Leighton
Blackstone Defeats Washburn In Wild Birmingham Bout
In a two hour wrestling clash in Birmingham, Blackstone, the Dynamite from California, upset Washburn 2 1 in a best of three after a first fall win by Washburn. Blackstock won the second and final falls by overpowering the opponent and even tossing Washburn over the ropes. Paul Harper drew with Chief Tommy Marvin in a separate one hour bout. The crowd cheered the unlikely comeback by Blackstone and lingered after the long program.
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Blackstock
Washburn
Kid Lott
Paul Harper
Shiek
Southern Methodist University
Tommy Marvin
Marvin
Harper
Birmingham
Dynamite
Champs Defeated In Tilt With Phils
The Athletics lost 5 to 0 to the Phillies in a charity game watched by 4000 paid attendees. Chuck led the Phillies with home runs driving in all runs while Collins and Dudley pitched for the Phils. Hoyt and Mahaffey shared mound duties for the champs.
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Athletics
Phils
Chuck
Collins
Dudley
Champs
Hoyt
Mahaffey
Vandy Uses Sealed Practice After Wake Forest Setback
Vanderbilt moves to private drills after North Carolina teams routed Wake Forest, opening secret sessions to sharpen for upcoming Saturday showdown.
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Vandy
Vanderbilt
Wake Forest
Billie Hicks Wins National Women’s Golf Title
Miss Billie Hicks defeated Glenna Collett Ware in the finals at Buffalo to win the national women’s golf championship. It is Hicks’s first title and her victory yesterday marked a landmark win for the newcomer.
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Billie Hicks
Buffalo
Glenna Collett Ware
Miss Hicks
Two Card Stars On Injured List For World Series
The Cardinals may be without two stellar performers during the world series. Jess Haines pitcher has an injured shoulder and has not thrown a ball for three weeks. Pepper Martin outfielder suffered a badly wrenched knee Saturday.
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Cardinals
Jess Haines
Pepper Martin
Jackie Baker Meets Tom Tingle In Haleyville Ring Fight
Jackie Baker will return to active ring warfare Thursday evening when he meets Tom Tingle in Haleyville. The ten round bout follows a fast summer encounter won by Baker on a newspaper decision.
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Jackie Baker
Tom Tingle
Haleyville
Baker
Berry as Grange substitute duels for Illini power
Illinois fans note coach Bob Zuppke is maneuvering to mold a powerhouse line and backfield. Gil Berry, a fleet half, is eyed as a Grange-like figure to lead the backfield while Zuppke seeks a strong screen to support his breaks.
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Illinois
Bob Zuppke
Zuppke
Grange
Gil Berry
Berry
Young Stribling Faces Peterson in New Orleans Bout
Young Stribling returns to the ring after losing the heavyweight title to Max Schmeling. He meets Big Boy Peterson in New Orleans on October 27, highlighting a key rematch in the heavyweight scene.
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Young Stribling
Max Schmeling
Big Boy Peterson
New Orleans
Hughes And Hewes Serving The Tide
UNIVERSITY, Ala., Sept. 26 Two Alabama 1931 squad members share similar names Hughes and Hewes but sound alike Larry Hughes a sophomore half back excels at passing punting and running Willis Hewes a sophomore second string center shows promising speed and strength Hewes weighs 200 pounds while Hughes weighs 177 with strong passing and running skills noted for the team.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Larry Hughes
Willis Hewes
Early German Empire Universities Named
The first university in the German empire was established at Prague in Bohemia in 1348. The University of Heidelberg followed, founded in 1380.
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German Empire
Prague
Bohemia
University of
Heidelberg
Alabama to meet Ole Miss in first conference game
Alabama hosts Ole Miss at Denny Field in a hoped for strong conference opener. The Crimson Tide, fresh from a 42 to 6 win over Howard, aims to improve the Notre Dame system and Rockney formations while expecting recovered players Tucker Campbell and Chappell to rejoin the lineup.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Ole Miss
Denny Field
Bama
Howard
Tulane
Walker
Warner
Notre Dame
Rockney
Tucker
Campbell
Chappell
Bulldogs
Alabama freshmen crush Howard with headguards win
In University of Alabama action on September 29 the frosh defeated the Howard Bullpups 26 to 0 using the famed headguards once worn by the 1930 varsity. The article notes the headguards' historic run and previews a conference tilt against Florida yearlings October 17 as coach Barnum’s men seek another upset.
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University
Ala
Alabama
Howard Plebes
Washington State
Frosh
Howard
Florida
Barnum
Grade crossing collisions claim auto train victims
The year 1929 saw 2 805 deaths from automobile and train grade crossing crashes, compared with 2 165 in 1928, highlighting a rise in fatal railway motor collisions.
Horton man camps for ticket line at Car dinal park
Horace L. Asapaugh of Horton Kansas camped at the Car dinal ballpark ticket window to win a $200 wager as the first in line for tickets. He set up a canvas chair a rubber slicker and a blanket and said he would hire a helper to keep his place if necessary.
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Cardinal
Horace L. Asapaugh
Horton
Kan
Huntsville Wrestling Card Promises Mixed Show
Huntsville prepares for a rare mixed combat card at the American Legion Punch Bowl on Thursday night October 1. Kid Lott returns as a top prospect to face Ambrose Cole in a two full hour opener, followed by about thirty rounds of boxing. main bout Carl Powell meets Jimmy Box in a key lightweight clash that could signal a rising champion.
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The
Daily Times
Huntsville
Ala
Squared Arena
American Legion
Kid Lott
Ambrose Cole
Duluth
Minn
Carl Powell
South
Jimmy Box
Birmingham
Powell
Wilson Ineligible Downs Is Eligible Tulane Georgia
The Southern Conference executive committee ruled Tulane's Jack Wilson ineligible for anticipation in football after discovering he graduated from a California senior college, while Georgia captain Austie Downes was declared eligible to play. The fall meeting, attended by most member schools, followed the committee session. The next gathering is planned for New Orleans in December.
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Atlanta, Gy
Southern Conference
Jack Wilson
Tulane University
California
Tulane
Austie Downes
University of Georgia
Eligi
New Orleans
County grid series opens as Falkville visits Morgan Co.
In Hartselle this weekend the county championship starts with Falkville Blue Devils visiting Morgan County High School. Decatur's 1931 squad will observe and prep for an upset bid against Lawrence County High School of Moulton on Benson Field. Crowd expectations rise as local teams gauge strength and seek early advantage in the race.
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Hartselle
Blue Devils
Falkville High School
Morgan County High School
Decatur
Husky
Benson Field
Lawrence County High School
Moulton
Hazelwood High School
Town Creek
Falkville
Holly Pond
Morgan
Parkville
Much Cotton Held After The Ginning
Valley reports show most cotton ginned is held by farmers awaiting higher prices. Very little current selling is noted as farmers hoard stock.
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R. J. Scott
Woodrow Wilson
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Queen Boadicea
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4Th Ave
Sergeant Street
Dan Roettger
Ernest Orsa
Rochester
Pepper
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George Watkins
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Walberg
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Blades
Noble
Ny Grain & Coal Co
Blackstone
Peterson
Hughes
Tuscaloosa High
Thomas Backs
Hewes
Delaware
Crimson Warriors
Lord
Eer Arene
Bob Peck
Schoo
Joe Sutherland
Ais
Towa Tae
Central Press
Grappler
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By P. . Pruitt
Wilson
Downs
Prio
South Morgan
National Board of Fire Underwriters
John Street
West Adams Street
San Francisco
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