Giants Strong Push For Second In League Standings
In the final week of the baseball season the New York Giants chase second place in the National League behind the Pirates. A Giants win streak could propel them over Philadelphia and Brooklyn while Pittsburgh hopes to hold its lead. The Cubs aim for 100 victories as Washington battles Detroit in the American League. Only two games are on the docket this afternoon with Washington facing the Athletics and the Giants hosting Brooklyn.
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Doping Big Series Tough Assignment
Billy Evans argues the 1929 World Series will pair two skilled but flawed teams the Cubs and Athletics. He notes pitching and outfields are solid, but infields and catching vary, with injuries and lineup changes shaping each club's weaknesses. He compares present rosters to Cubs of 1907-09 and Mack’s 1914 A’s, and highlights key players like Lazzeri, Bishop, Boley, Dykes, Hale, English, Hornsby, Cochrane, and Taylor.
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Famous Umpire Analyzes Stars Slumping in World Series
Billy Evans notes stars rarely run true to form in short world series stretches. He cites Ty Cobb Rogers Hornsby Babe Ruth Walter Johnson and pitching staffs of the Athletics and Cubs to illustrate how past performance and luck shape outcomes. The piece stresses pitching breaks and uncertainty drive the fall classic.
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Virginia Backfield Power Drives Virginia Gridiron Outlook
Virginia coach Earl Abell emphasizes a versatile attack and a strong backfield led by captain Johnny Sloan. Kaminer Faulconer and Sloan provide running and passing threats, while Lewy and Bryant may man line backing roles. A 200 pound line and fast ends bolster the offense as reserves look thin.
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Virginia Van Wie Keeps Pace With Helen Hicks In Title Run
Forty two contenders gathered for the women's national golf championship at Oakland Hills with 32 quailing for the crown. Helen Hicks and Virginia Van Wie led the pack with 79s while Glenna Collett 82 and Maureen Orcutt 84 also advanced.
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Quakers Elated After Guilford Victory at Home
Guilford College reports a postgame welcome as the Quakers celebrate a win over King College. Captain Murphy dominates on defense with 210 pounds, aided by teammates Bunn Cox and Cheek in a strong team performance.
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Reserves Shine as Team Prepares for Rutherford Clash
Coach Anderson praised the fleet backs and hard driving defense after using twenty three players in the game. Practice tomorrow will focus on fixing weaknesses ahead of Friday home matchup with Rutherford.
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Boxing results from New York and Philadelphia shows
Fights last night in New York saw Jack Kidberg of England defeat Phil McGraw of Detroit by decision. In Philadelphia Matt Adgie stopped Tony Marullo of New Orleans in the first round. Andy Divodi of New York outpointed Billy Alger of Phoenix over ten rounds.
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Buffalo Bout: Slattery Outpoints Dracy in Flint
Buffalo fighter Jimmy Slattery defeats Len Dracy of Flint by points in a six round bout. Slattery earns a clear decision as the crowd watches in Flint, Michigan.
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Glick defeats Stetson in San Francisco boxing match
Joe Glick of Brooklyn outpointed Frankie Stetson of San Francisco in a ten round boxing bout held in San Francisco.
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Lancaster boxer Jack Salinger stops Red Handock in Columbus
Lancaster lightweight Jack Salinger of Harrisburg halted Red Handock of Columbus in a fourth round stoppage. The bout took place in Columbus, Ohio, with Salinger delivering the decisive knockdown and referee stoppage.
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Firpo Beats Tozzo In Oil City Bout
Henry Young Firpo of Cleveland earned a decision over Tony Tozzo of Buffalo in a boxing match held in Oil City Pennsylvania. Firpo outpointed Tozzo on points over ten rounds.
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Native population of South Africa estimated at four lakh
The native population of South Africa is now estimated at four hundred thousand, reflecting a growing demographic measure. The figure underscores shifts in regional population dynamics noted by authorities.
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East Sends Three Strong Teams Into Foreign Land For Battles On Saturday
The East sends three football reps abroad this Saturday with hopes two return with wins. Pittsburgh faces Duke at Durham N C, Davis and Elkins meets Missouri at St Louis, and Colgate battles Wisconsin at Madison. Yale Harvard Princeton start against minor opponents. Lafayette debuts vs Muhlenberg.
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World Series Tickets Mailed to 5000 Applicants in Philadelphia
Official notifications for World Series tickets were mailed to 5,000 applicants with a second 5,000 batch sent that night and a final batch on Wednesday. About 27,000 of Shibe park's 36,000 seats will be allocated by letters. Athletics secretary Robert G. Schroeder said applicants must call at Shibe park at 9 a.m. Friday to pay cash. checks are not accepted. He added efforts to prevent ticket speculation by verifying large orders.
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World Series Preview Highlights Cubs and A’s Rivalry
The Cubs and Athletics enter the world series with strong backstops like Taylor and Cochrane, while Hartnett’s arm limits his role. Managers McCarthy and Connie Mack balance pitching, with key players Hornsby Burns Cuyler and Snodgrass noted for nerves under fire. The series tests poise, strategy, and the clash of evenly matched champions.
State to open 35000 acres as game refuge and hunting ground
Raleigh reports the department of conservation and development will receive thirty five thousand acres of land from the state board of education to establish a game refuge and public hunting ground. The transfer was announced in Raleigh on October 1.
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Hoover declines Armistice Day speeches outside Washington
President Hoover cannot accept invitations from various organizations to speak at Armistice Day events in cities outside Washington due to pressing duties. It is not yet decided if he will deliver an address in the capital.
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Big Season Buzz Mixed With Umpire Pay Tale
A jumble of sports figures hints at drama this season. Eddy Mack allegedly uses the name Pedro Quintana while Rogers Hornsby’s rise is credited to Huggins. Stump Thomason at Georgia Tech may have a career year as Murrell at Army is tipped for prominence. Umpire pay histories surface with Billy Evans and Judge Landis in a heated exchange over Series salaries.
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Donie Bush Named White Sox Manager To Return Club
Donie Bush signed to manage the Chicago White Sox and will officially take command in December. He plans to relocate from Indianapolis to study the job and rebuild the club with new material for next year. Lena Blackburne will finish the current season.
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Cubs Attack Relies On Outfield Prowess Of Cubs Trio
Alan Gould notes the Chicago outfield of Riggs Stephenson Kiki Cuyler and Hack Wilson gives the Cubs a powerful offensive edge. Cuyler leads with steals and both Stephenson and Wilson post high batting marks, while Cliff Heathcote fills in as needed and Mule Haas along with Bing Miller bolster the Athletics.
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Cubs prepare regrets and ticket mailings for three games
In Chicago on October 1 AP reports the Cubs are preparing about 1.5 million dollars in unfilled regrets for mail order. Registered mail will also go out for those lucky enough to win seats for two or possibly three games. About 35,000 applications were turned down for two tickets due to seating limits.
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Detroit Florist Beaten Then Retires From Boxing
New York, Oct. 1. Phil McGraw, the Detroit florist, retires after a ten round loss to Jack Berg at St Nicholas arena. The veteran lightweight earned over 106000 in the ring since starting in 1921 facing top lightweights like Jimy McLarnin Sid Terris Sammy Mandel Stanislau Loyaza Tod Morgan Luis Vicentini and Ace Hodkins. He was stopped only by McLarnin last year.
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NYU Shifts Saturday Game to Polo Grounds
New York University moved its Saturday football game with West Virginia Wesleyan to the Polo Grounds after 15,000 seats at Ohio Field proved insufficient. Earlier, 17,000 fans packed Ohio Field to see the Violets defeat Vermont in the opening game.
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Princeton Tigers Drill In Rainy Practice
Princeton University reports the Tigers staged their best drill of the season amid a driving rain. The wet conditions reduced fumbles and showcased improved ball handling and teamwork.
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Dartmouth Football Equipment Costs Outline
In Hanover New Hampshire costs to outfit players total near 100 dollars per man with shoes about 15 dollars shoulder hip and head gear around 12 dollars each coats knee pads jackets and jerseys round out the rest.
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Fordham Coach Cavanaugh Slams Line After 48–0 Win
After Fordham’s 48 to 0 victory over Westminster, Head Coach Frank Cavanaugh gave a stern tongue lashing about the line. He called the receiving, blocking and up front play terrible and unacceptable.
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