Big Leaguers Of Losing Teams Off For Homes
Fourteen major league clubs disbanded as over 350 players headed home while the World Series opened in Pittsburgh. The day closed with Cards over Cubs 6-4 to claim NL runner up spot. Giants edged Phillies 5-4 in 19 innings for third. American League pennant winner Yankees rested as Heilmann and Waner topped batting charts.
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Wildcats Prepare for Saturday Game After Florida Win
Davidson college Wildcats defeated Florida Gators 12 to 9 at Gainesville and head to Spartanburg to meet the Furman eleven. The victory keeps them in high spirits as they enter the new week.
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Dukes Ready for Washington and Lee After Boston Win
Back from Boston, Dukes university's eleven coached by James Dehart is unscarred after a 25 to 9 win over Boston University and aims to complete preparations for Saturday's clash with Washington and Lee in Lexington, Virginia.
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State college practices after Furman win ahead of Clemson clash
In Good Shape Raleigh Oct 3 AP says the state college football squad, fresh from a 20-0 defeat of Furman, held Friday drills in drizzle and prepared for Saturday’s game against Clemson. All players reported in good tackling form.
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Athletic events for men and boys begin this week
The High Point Young Men's Christian Association announces the 1927 athletic season starts this week. Men compete over ten weeks in three classes with events including dash runs, jumps, and throws. Boys enter A and B classes by weight with ten events weekly.
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W. F. Bailey
Winfred Beck
C. €. Smith
H. H. Kivett
Leslie Kivett
C. C. Smith
Norman Petty
Winfred Hinkle
Marvin Davis
Alfred Moffitt
Wade Davis
Howard Raper
Fred Thomas
Top Notchers in Baseball Stats From October 2
National batting leader P Waner of the Pirates with 379 runs is joined by Hornsby of the Giants with 134 ribbies. P Waner also leads hits with 236 and triples with 18. Williams and Wilson top home runs. Frisch leads steals. Haines tops pitching with 24 wins.
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Heisman
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Ruth
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Gehrig
Browns
Hanging Brooms Care Note
Long-handled brushes and mops should be hung from the floor with screw eyes inserted into handle ends to prolong their lives. This method keeps bristles and fibers from deforming and reduces moisture contact for extended durability.
Nip And Tuck Contest Indicated By World Series Records
Pittsburgh dispatch previews baseball’s world series pitting the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates. It notes recent form, pitching strengths led by Kremer for Pittsburgh and Hoyt for New York, and profiles hitting power from Ruth Gehrig and others as the series potential winner hinges on offense versus Pirates pitching. Attendance and gate receipts are predicted to soar if the series goes long.
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Herb Pennock
Heilmann Wins Fourth AL Batting Crown For Tigers
Harry Heilmann of the Detroit Tigers, who sells insurance in winter and fields right in summer, captures his fourth American League batting title with an unofficial .399. He ties Heine Manush as last year’s catcher of the team’s title, beating Paul Waner’s .379 in the National League. This marks the seventeenth time a Detroit outfielder has led the league in batting since 1900.
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Frankie Frisch
George Sisler
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Jess Haines
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Results from American League games
The scoreboard shows Chicago 3 and St. Louis 8, Detroit 11 and Cleveland 5, Washington 9 and Philadelphia 5. The set highlights league results with multiple matchups and final tallies.
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National League Scores Reported Playoff Chase Advances
Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 1 0 as Brooklyn topped Boston 5 3 and New York defeated Philadelphia 5 4 while St Louis outscored Chicago 6 4 in a set of NL results.
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Whitewash Window Boxes Before Filling
Before filling with dirt, window boxes should be whitewashed inside to deter insects and protect wood from rot. This practice helps extend box life and keeps planter areas cleaner.
Missing detective left city during vacation period
D. H. Hancock, a former detective with the local police department, is reported missing by his wife. He left the city about two weeks ago claiming a summer vacation. his vacation ended, and he has not returned. The department and council had already declared his office vacant and replaced him. Ex-Chief McGhee and Chief Gibson viewed Hancock as reliable and had high regard for his work.
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Make-Believe Pie Keeps Children Comforted by Food Play
Children pretend to bake a pie using toy ingredients, with crusts of bread crumbs and fruit fillings imagined in a pan. The activity focuses on imaginative play, comforting young kids through kitchen-themed storytelling without real baking.
New Officers Installed by Central Friends Society
The Senior Christian Endeavor of Central Friends publicly installed new officers at the church last night at 7 30. Rev. Tom Alderman Sykes spoke on light and responsibility, and a light rite accompanied the candle each officer lit. New president May Frazier led the service with a benediction.
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Christian Endeavor
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May Frazier
Ione Lowe
Beatrice Crouch
David Parsons
Mabel Griffith
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