Athletics on Threshold of World Series Honors
Philadelphia October 14 1929 The Athletics led by Candie Mack stood on the edge of another world series bid with President Hoover likely to attend. Key pitcher Lefty Grove and coach George Barnshaw prepared to face the Cubs as fans packed Shibe Park hoping for a repeat title in a series possibly ending in Philadelphia.
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Umpire Death After Persistent Heckling
In Paulding Ohio Bet 14 persistent heckling of umpire Clyde Crone led to a fatal punch. Seventeen year old Jack Staley died after Crone struck him in the face during a baseball game yesterday. Crone, 45, was jailed awaiting an inquest as witnesses testified Staley taunted the umpire from behind the base.
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Coach Howard Jones Publishes Football Insight Book
NEA Service reports USC coach Howard Jones, famed for building teams, has released a new book titled Fast Ball for the Pan. The work aims to help lay readers enjoy football by explaining various systems in non technical terms so spectators can follow even intricate plays.
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University Girls Thrive in Aquatic Sport at South Dakota
At Vermillion on October 14, the University of South Dakota reports more women in swimming than in hockey or soccer due to the new armory pool. Interclass tournaments in tennis hockey and soccer are planned. Miss Gladys Leonard notes 135 freshmen and 79 sophomores enrolled in physical education courses for women.
Night Football Seen as New Style Draws Crowds
The piece discusses the spread of night football, noting large recent crowds and a vogue for evening games. It cites fans and coaches like Bill Alexander and mentions Atlanta papers debating the spectacle, atmosphere, and practicality of twilight sport.
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Fading Fragments Highlight Early 20th Century Sports Gossip
A patchy clipping mentions Dempsey opening shows in Chicago after the Fields-Dundee bout and Ta telle following him in a theater. It notes RB J. Spiller opposing Joe Engel’s Southern League board bid, calls him a Curk Griffith ally, and lists about 77 Notre Dame athletes with few Indiana players. It also notes SMU’s two strong backs and Bill Munday’s radio plans for major college games.
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Night football visibility on Grant field draws mixed reaction
Reporters describe the glow of the white football improving playability on Grant field during Monday night action but note crowd efforts to distinguish players suffer. Fans and writers argue visibility remains limited under artificial light despite better catch and pass tracking.
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State elevens notch key wins in weekend play
In Sioux Falls on October 14 South Dakota State College boosted its NCAC title bid with a 38 to 0 triumph over Morningside at Brookings while North Dakota routed South Dakota 13 to 7 at Grand Forks. Yankton edged Sioux Falls 15 to 12, and Western Normal defeated Eastern 19 to 0.
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Trinity College Beats Wesle Vern Trinity Tries to Pass
Trinity College defeated Wesle yan 28 to 0 at home, led by McDonald at halfback scoring twice. Wesleyan showed a passing game without success while Horaufi emerged as their best attacker as Cope disrupted Trinity drives. Trinity’s Brubac Grouch and Murray helped seal the win with solid line play.
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Unclear Umpire Lineup Mentioned Across Regions
A fragment lists various player substitutions and officiating roles across multiple teams including Kucera for Piper Crouch for Crouch and Petrik for Mitehell with officials O Leary and Puceilk named alongside lead linesman Ear mon Wisconsin and Nebraska references. The text reads like a partial roster or game note with incomplete context.
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Eastern beaten in hills battle by Spearfish
Madison February 14 Spearfish defeated Curtis’ Trojans 19 to 0 in a hard fought game on the focal field. Eastern piled up ten first downs to Spearfish’s nine but was outgained 185 to 180. Campbell and Luce starred for Spearfish while Phipps and Aloe led Eastern.
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Bison Readies for Jackrabbits in 1929 grid clash
Fargo crowds of 14 090 are expected for North Dakota State Bison’s pivotal 1929 game against the South Dakota Jackrabbits on October 19. Coach Finnegan and Lowe mold a mostly sophomore lineup led by backfield star Leo Marnari, with veterans at center and guard, while injuries threaten the Bison’s hopes in the Central Intercollegiate league.
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Meues Sees Muted Improvement At Bison Camp
Meues shows gradual progress since late arrival as Finnegan and Lowe anticipate a strong finish. Gerxen could shift to halfback as coaches plan for improved backfield depth and performance.
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