Giants Eye Second With Pirates Streak in Playoff Chase
Battered by a tight pennant race the Giants chase second place from the Pirates as the National League tournament tightens. Philadelphia and Brooklyn lead the East while the Cubs linger atop the NL standings. In the American League Washington and Detroit flip spots. Cleveland eyes third with St Louis and Boston looming in the gap.
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Giants
Pirates
Wvgif S
Fullerton
Associated Press
Dow
Washington
Detroit
Ray
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Atti Plave
Cub
Cincinnati
St Louis
Mitchell Teams Prepare for Fall Practice Drills
The Fergusons' Makor squad works through drills ahead of schedules at State College and Brookings. Autumn plans include games against Trinity College Sioux Falls Eastern Noritel Northern Normal Western Allies Yankton and Southern Normal with practices ongoing amid optimism.
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Mitchell
Coneh Forguson
Makor
State College
Iraoki
Ferguson
Prieice
S—State College
Brookings
Trinity College
Sioux
Sioux Falls College
Noritel
Mitea
Southern Normal
Springfieid
Northern Normal
Western Allies College
Hakton
Yankare
Promotion Promises Big Show at Chicago Coliseum
Promoter William Barrissa Homnsey announced a boxing card at the Chicago Coliseum tomorrow headlined by World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey. The remodeled venue reportedly seats 11 000, with Dempsey in a four round non title bout against welterweight contender Jackie Fields. Fields previously defeated Vince Dundee twice in Los Angeles last year.
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Shteagg
William ‘Barrissa Homnsey
Jack Dempsey
Thoxing
Chicago
Dempsey
Jatkiek Fields
Miplon
Vince Dundee
Joe Dunder
Fields
Cince
Los Angeles
Jinx Holds Sway At Wolves Camp
Wolves camp reports injuries to key players Crawford Nichols and Mattice as spring practice continues. Falls and sprains weaken Northern squad with multiple players sidelined through the first-week workouts.
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Tatory
Jinx
Cadet Halfback Cagle of West Point Stirs Eastern Fans
Maryville Louisiana born Christian s Cagle leads the Foothill squad at West Point Mill Christian s Cagle garners all American status in 1928 and is hailed by eastern fans as the era’s best ball carrier, ahead of Red Grange and other greats as Illinois looms in the upcoming intersectional clash at Illini Stadium.
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West Point Mill Christians
Cagle
Maryville
Red
Illinois
Illini
Halfvack
Red Grange
South Dakota State Rifle Team Places Second at Camp Perry
Three State College marksmen from Brooking, De Smet, and Dell Rapids earned national recognition as the seventh corps area sent a 10 man team to Camp Perry Ohio. Albert Pegsley, Brooking Muser, and Men Nelson were named expert and sharp shooters among over 100 teams competing.
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Brookings
Ost
South Dakota State College
Albert Pegsley
Brooking Muser
de Smet
T.nelson
Dell Rapids
Seventha Cards
Arca
Camp Perry
Ohio
Dana ‘Hi. Allen
State College
St. O.T. C
Arma
Allen
Pugzsley Wis Yated
Muger
Nelson
Tuffy Griffith Eyes Bout With Phil Scott
Chicago December 11 report says Scott Keith, matchmaker for the Olympia Areas, Detroit, negotiates a heavyweight bout featuring Tuffy Griffith against Phil Scott. The proposed fight would headline a card in Sioux City on November 3 with promoter details pending.
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Tuffy Griffith
Scott
Chicago
LPI
Scott Keith
Olynia
Detroit
Jack O'Keefe
Sioux City
Phil Scott
Uw Caré
Prize Fighters Arrest Warrant Shocks Seattle Bout Plans
Warrants issued for Len Lorsk i Jack Willig Lonnie Austin and George W Bishop charging intent to violate state anti prize fight law. Bail set at 1000 each. Promoters and fighters faced six round Seattle bout amid legal crackdown. Other boxing results noted from New York Wichita Buffalo and Toronto reports.
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Attle
Wash
Len Lor ‘Ski
Jack Willig
Lonnie Austin
George W. Bishop
Justice of the Peace
John B. Wright
New York
Jack Kidberg
England
Phil McGraw
Detroit
Wichita
Kas
George Manley
Denver
Mhitray Gulatz
New Haven
Conn
Buffalo
Jimmy Slattery
Len Drsey
Punt
Mich
Toronto
Jack Purvis
Indianapolis
Red Bragou
Chicago Pasture Trio Has Slight Swat Advantage
Cubs outfield trio of Stephenson Ciurvet Wilson leads in combined batting and scoring with a 354 average against Athletics 336. Al Simmons of the A's excels individually, while Cuyler, Simmons and Miller anchor defense. Wilson and Cuyler stand out for steals and baserunning as Haas and Heathcat support Chicago's lineup.
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Chicago
Alan J. Gould
Associated Press
New York
Riggs Stephenson
Bill Ciurvlet
Hack Wilson
al Simmons
Athletics
Cubs
Simmons
Cuyler
Cobh
Crawford
Veach
Detroit
Cayter
Wison
Stephenson
Mule Haas
Bing Miller
Avs
Wilson
Big Chicago Dash
Ugin
Cubrise
Eet Cuyier
Lensue
Pirates
Cub
Haas
Miller
Farmer
Towari
Mackmen
Lidder
Qitfield
Colgate Visits Wisconsin for First Big Ten Tilt in 30 Years
East invades the Big Ten as Colgate University meets Wisconsin in Madison for the first time in 30 years. Glenn Phistlethwaite drills the Eastern squad while Michigan's Kipke praises his 43-man roster after last week's doubleheader. Indiana focuses on defense ahead of Notre Dame, and Northwestern, Ohio State, and Minnesota refine lineups and backfield combos.
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Chicago
Colgate Untry
Madison
Wis
Glenn Phistlethwaite
Kipke
Michigan
Indiana
Notre Dame
Town
Ohio State
Northwestern
Minnesota
Donie Bush To Take Over Cubs Next Year
CHICAGO October 1 Py Donie Bush former manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates will pilot the Chicago American League club next year the White Sox management announced Bush succeeds Russell Tem Blackburn and has signed a two year contract beginning in 1920 Blackburn will finish this year Charles A Comiskey owner of the club did not reveal the terms of the contract with Bush
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Chicago
Donie Bush
Pittsburgh Pirates
White Sox
Bush
Russell
Blackburn
Black Tnrné
Charles A. Comiskey
Busi
Former A A Stars Back Cubs Rise From Association
Chicago report lists former American Association stars who helped the Cubs under Joe McCarthy. Hack Wilson Riggs Stephenson Pat Malone Norman McMillan Elwood English Freddie Maguire Clyde Beck all moved from cities including Toledo St Paul Indianapolis Minneapolis Milwaukee. Philadelphia and San Francisco fight shorts follow with box results for Adgie and Glick.
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Philadelphia
New York
Gleveland
Pat St. Louis
Washington
Boston
American Association
Ransay
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Toledo St
Milwaukee
Chicago
Joe McCarthy
Cubs
Cub
Hack Wilson
Riggs Stephenson
Pat Malone
Norman McMillan
Elwood English
Freddie Maguire
Clyde Beck
Wilson
English
Maguire
Toledo
McMillan
St.Paul
Stephenson
Malone
Beck
Records That Shaped Baseball's Biggest Series
A historical peek at attendance and receipts in Yankees Cardinals and other big series. It cites records for largest single game crowd 3600 at Yankee Stadium in 1838 and total series attendance 328051 in 1925. Also lists top receipts, smallest crowds, and per-player pay across multiple years.
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Yankee Stadium
New York
Yankees
Cardinals
Tigers-Cubs
Detroit
Athletics-Giants
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Athletics
Yankton Plans Pioneer Day Homecoming Festivities
Yankton College schedules its 22nd annual Pioneer Day for October 12 with Philo Larrabee as general chairman. Events begin October 13 with the Russian Cossack Chorus at the high school auditorium. a seven A M breakfast on the hill, a ten A M parade led by John Wand, and a 2 39 P M football clash between Yankton Greyhounds and Sioux Falls College Brave. Evening Kron banquet and gym rally conclude the day.
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Yankton
Yankton College
Philo Larrabee
C. Gi
Larrabee
Sioux Falls College Bravey
Yankton College Greyhounds
McGraw Retires After Beating by Berg Ends Ring Career
Detroit florist McGraw retires after a brutal ten round loss to Jack Berg of England at St Nicholas Arena. He earned over $100000 in a career beginning in 1921 and faced most of the era’s top lightweights before quitting the cauliflower industry.
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New York
Get
Detroit
Jack Fn Berg
England
Te St. Nicholas Arena
McGraw Gaide
McGraw
Cubs Send Regrets to Disappointed Fans
Chicago fans receive word that about two to two and a half million dollars worth of season tickets are being prepared for mailing. A registered mail notice will be sent to fans in St. Louis to secure seats for two or possibly three games at the city stadium. The Cubs plan to start pitchers against the Athletics in the opener as October moves forward.
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Cubs
Chicago
Tig Chivasm Cubs
St S. Torlunare
Athletics
Madison football squad lists early practice notes and line prospects
A late October start marks the season with Madison facing the Wlandrean Indians. Captains Best and McVault lead candidates across positions including Ends and Guards, while Johnson twins bolster tackle depth. Injury sidelights scarce, with Ishn expected to return. center competition tight as October 5 opener looms.
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Madison
Chenzes
Otell
Best
McVault
Peter
Having
Lindeknee Marquart
Turner
Soyeen
Sheyman
Schnell
Dale
Johnson Twins
Headley
Nelss
Doe
Armstrong
Manison High
Mutter
Graves
Tobin
Drake
Moeller
Bowers
Wighie
Lessan
Qishon
Whealy
Pitts
Ishn
Wlandrean Indians
Smoke Bids for a Strong Push in Series With Key Players
The article discusses top baseball figures George Rathnigan, Malone, and Pat in pursuit of league records and star status. It notes Rathnigan leading the American league in several seasons, Malone’s brief tenure as a teammate, and Pat’s 156 hits by late September. It hints at a pivotal October stretch shaping the series outlook and team prospects.
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Iare
Ravi
Georee Ratnghan Sui Geage
Oiste
Monianees
Wem
Hays
Grove
Americi League
Malone
Erikeour Sitle
Pat
Eith Ar Bor
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