Tigers Clinch AL Title But World Series Flight Uncertain
Detroit clinched the American League pennant for the first time in two years as New York and Boston faltered. The Giants idle, Cardinals beat the Cubs 3 1 to stay within reach, while Brooklyn and Philadelphia split. Giants must rally as season ends with four New York games left and six for St Louis.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
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New York Giants
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Forecasting a wild west grid season by Red Grange
Chicago sportswriter Red Grange surveys looming college football in the Midwest. He cites Bernie Bierman’s Minnesota as strong, спорt stars from Purdue and USC as top backs, and notes Zuppke at Illinois shaping raw talent into contenders. He previews Harding, Kipke, and McMillin staffs with mixed expectations across Ohio State Northwestern Michigan Wisconsin Indiana and Illinois.
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Chicago
Kun Haycraft
The
Gophers
Bernie Bierman
Minneapolis Machine
Duane Purvis
Purdue
Scooter War Fhurton
Southern California
Bob Zuppke
Clindis
Zup
Nasaleon
Zuppke
Ossie Salem
Joe Laws
Hock
Chicago Bears
Bamnart
Michigan
Krause
Notre Dame
Harry Kipke
Bernard
Song
Everhardus
Wisvert
Petoskey
Nadel River
He Jong
George Gipp
Duane
Ohio State
Wader m
Francis Schmidt
Texas Christian
Northwestern
Dick Hanley
Wally Grice
Ceubce
Andy l
Indiana
Wisconsin
Bo McMillin
McMillin
Win
Anse
Grav
Mebgiltin
Wesleyan Football Seeks improved punch for Class D clash
Mitchell Sept 2 Rath eased Dakota Wesleyan football after a rough first practice session led by Coach Lesteck. Several players, including Burroughs and Collins, sustained leg and shoulder bumps, while Gerald Allen anchored the line. Wesleyan aims to sharpen both running and defense as they prepare to face Northern Normal at Aberdeen Saturday, hoping for a stronger showing than last year’s 14 to 0 loss.
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Mitchell
Rath
Dakota Wesleyen
Lesteck
Belding
Jenmhy
Southern
He Burroughs
Collins
Phillips
Gérald Allen
Ardent
Sawrday
Wesleyan
Aberdeer
Tigers
Burrough
Larson
Fox
Salem
Brown
Lehnert
Northern
Al Simmons Possible Trade From White Sox to Red Sox
Chicago Daily News cites a source close to the American League claiming star Al Simmons could be traded to the Boston Red Sox this winter in exchange for catcher Rifle Fisher, outfielder Dusty Codke, and southpaw Fred. White Sox officials deny the report but seek moves to strengthen the club this offseason amid a disappointing finish. Simmons has posted strong numbers since leaving Philadelphia for Chicago. The article notes Simmons’ rumored $27,000 salary burdens a low-drawing Sox treasury and that manager Jimmy Dykes warns fans may not recognize next season’s club.
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Red Sox
Chicago
Chicago Daily News Today
Hige
White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Rifle Fesrer
Dusty Codke
Fred
Imdes
Mons
Philadelphia Athletics
Daily News
Simmons
White Six
Jimmy Dykes
Toronto Ascends To League Title
Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the International League title by defeating the Rochester Red Wings 2 1 in the deciding final game. They swept the post season after ousting Newark four games to three, finishing the regular season behind Newark and Rochester.
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Toronto
Rochester
N. C
Toronto Maple Leafs
Leafs
Rochester Redwings
Newark
Lavinsky Bride Seeks Divorce After Five Weeks
In Chicago on September 25, Roxanne Carmine formerly Golda Glickman seeks divorce from heavyweight Harris Krakow after five weeks of marriage. The complaint alleges assault on the face Saturday and blames Kingfish promoter Lena Levy for overstepping managerial duties.
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Levinksy
Chiago
Lavinsky
Roxanne Carmine
Golda Glickman
Ergelty
Harris
Krakow
Lena” Levy
Stars Shine As Dodgers, Red Sox Rally in Busy Day
Yesterday's AP roundup highlights Hoover Martin and Leo Dureches driving in runs to beat the Cubs 3 101. A homer by an unnamed player produced two RBIs. Johnny Morena starred for the Red Sox, his four RBI effort trimming the Yankees in the league race. Walter Beck of the Dodgers limited the Phillies, aiding a Dodgers victory. the report notes a hard-fought day with several key performances.
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Associated Press
Hoover Martin
Leo Dureches
Cubs
Johnny Morena
Red Sox
Yanks
Agnéci
Walter Beck
Dodgers
Phillies
Volleen Swees Dowoleaendes
Openers Shape Up For Friday Redfield Opener
Coaches Parker and Deklotz refine two squads as practice winds down. Lineups show tentative starters from two groups, with Langland out due to shoulder and Smith ineligible. Deklotz edges toward a definite starting five while Parker keeps options open for a varied backfield and tackle mix.
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Huron ‘High School
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Nidelaus
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Miner
Steele
Lamb
Cutter
Lowe
Greens
Packer
Bown
Tobyerman
Deklotz
Parker
Positi
Marshall
Kittleson
Linga Voss
Bob Kumi
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Alvin, Devick
Paul Hobin
Dekjet
Hans Molter
Clawle Smith
Bob Shecks
Maler Smith
Hoy Enzébretsen
Woodrow
Nicadecus
Sheeks
Tiger Guard
Vogel
Gross
Nelson
Walsh
DekJot
Gene McGinty
Schroders
Redfield
Billy Busch
Devick
Freshman Bluejays Arrive Under Belford at Creighton
Nine former All-state players join 39 promising freshmen reported to Coach J W Belford at Creighton University. Notables include Arthur Collin nicknamed Swede and brother of Connie Collin, plus Robert Daley Vincent McMahon Maurice Pratt Leo Kowalski Carl Vinesguera Earl Howard and John LaBounty. Rookies average about 155 pounds with Oldey Gibbs at 208 pounds and Clifford Purnell at 6 feet 1 inch.
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Omaha
Neb
Montana
Towa
J. W. “Duce
Belford
Creighton University
Arthur
Collin
Haxen
Conrad
Connie” Collin
South Dakota
Robert Daley
Nomine
Nebraska
Vincent McMahon
Sioux City
Maurice Pratt
William O'Callaghan
Bancroft
Ceenters
Leo Kowalski
Carl Vinesguera
Earl Howard
Ravenna
John LaBounty
Curts
Oldey Gibbs
North High School
Gibbs
Clifford Purnell
Atkinson
Dailvack
Michigan Star Injury Victim Bills Renner Out Five Weeks
Chicago dispatch reports Michigan star quarterback Bill Renner breaks ankle. Diagnosed as a fracture, he will miss at least five weeks. Coach Kipke reorganizes backfield as Big Ten prep practices continue amid heavy rain and wind.
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Wolverine
Chicago
Bil Renner
Mich“ien
Barry Kipke
Minnesota
Bernie Bierman
Gopher
Fowa
Wes
India
Pasing
Francis Schmidt
Ohio State
Notre Dame
Elmer Layden
Trish
Davenport Blue Sox Meet St Joseph In Final Playoff Game
Western League playoff reaches seventh and deciding game as Davenport Blue Sox face St Joseph in Davenport Iowa. Eddie Hall leads with three hits and two runs batted in while Belcher adds strong hitting to push the series to a decisive night. The series stands tied at three after an early Blue Sox surge.
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Iowa
Wester Jeague
Stoke
Davenport Blue Sox
St. Joseph
Blue Sox
Eddie Hail
Belcher
Liger backfield leads scrimmage plans for two camps
Leckness and Stewart head a nine pair of backfield players as squads prepare in two scrimmage sessions tonight and tomorrow. Drills in both camps Friday start at 7:30 with the evening games set to run quickly. The high school contest opens the twin bill at Huron College Geld.
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Euron
Eldon Parker
George Deklot
Sweck
Parker
Deklotz
Berlfield High School
Tigers
Leckness
Stewart
Ander Wey
Huron College
Geld
Millers Aim to Clinch American Association Flag Tonight
Millers seek decisive victory in Columbus to seal the American Association title. Jess Petty, a seasoned pitcher, will start against Ed Reusser as Columbus hosts Red Birds in a must-win game that could swing the pennant. Millers’ early surge produced a 9 run edge, final 20 to 8, boosting their series lead to 2-0 with a potential three-game stretch remaining. Attendance neared 21,000 for two games.
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Red Birds
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Jess Petty
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Columbus Baclers
Birds
Wilbettie
Toronto
Célusalius
Wut Feity
Creighton Prepares for Jackrabbits in Open Scrimmages
Creighton University coach Eddie Hickey trains a diverse first string and deep substitutes as the Blues brace for a September 28 home game against South Dakota State. The lineup blends players from Montana Nebraska Iowa Wisconsin and beyond, with backups developed through daily scrimmages ahead of a tough slate including Marquette Rice and Idaho.
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Neb
Sout
Dakota State
Eddie Hickey
Ue! Creighton University
Gene Hackett
Mike O'Leary
Butte
Pete Marchetti
Topeka
Kan
Pete Kelly
Chicago
Pat Holland
Mont
Francis Fixcles
Schuyler
John “Red” Maron
Wymere
Transid
Whitey Melver
Sioux Falls
S. du
George ‘Busch
Schu
Bob Zverchex
Moran
Hickey
Pete Pedersax
Long Beach
Catif
Jack Truscott
Miles ‘City
Douglas
Red” Trish
Aberdeen
S. D
Vincent Anderson
Vetasan
South Dakota
Jackrabbit
Bluejays
Marquette
Rice
Bas
Jett
Oklahoma A and M
Drike
Idaho
Polo Series Westbury Flyout Rescheduled by Weather
The RECOME Polo Series opening game at Meadow Brook will be played today two weeks behind schedule as pale East and West teams hope to outsmart the weatherman. If needed, a third game will follow Saturday weather permitting. a second game was postponed to today.
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Pale Stars
Meadow Brook
Coyotes Face Test Ahead of Iowa Clash
Vermillion Sept. 2 Emerging from a season opening win over Yankton Coach Harry Garmge University of South Dakota Athletics faces a rest test as he tightens the Coyote lineup for this weekend’s game with Iowa. Practice blends defense and speed focus, with line and backfield aims to sharpen blocking, tackling, and play timing ahead of the Iowa challenge. The tentative lineup mirrors Yankton, with Mevhaus returning to guard if healthy and Britton, DuBois, and McNickle cited among likely starters as impromptu study sessions continue.
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Harry Garmge
University of South Dakota
Coyote Eleven
University of Iowa
Beckield
Coyotes
Soud
Iowa
Greyhound
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Gamage
Bob Mevhaus
Mezilar
Bertie Haag
Kenneth Aasen
Drusky
Emd
Fecon Britton
Cee
Attiox
Lowa
Daryal DuBois
Mar McNickle
Klnik
Aed
University of South Dakota cheers squad named
Vermillion announces the 5 selection for the 1939-31 season captain William Walston of Redfield leads the squad. Members include James Jelbert Lead Joseph Schrait Castlewood Emmett Dougherty Webster and Lloyd Atwater Rapid City poised to represent the university in spirit events.
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Joseph Schrait
Castlewood
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Webster
Lloyd Atwater
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