World Series Opens as Athletics Face Cubs in Chicago
The 1929 World Series brings the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago Cubs to Wrigley Field with an expected 60,000 crowd. Connie Mack leads the A’s against Joseph McCarthy’s Cubs in a best of seven battle that could set a new gate record. Earnshaw and Cochrane face Root and Taylor in the opener as betting favors the A’s at 7 to 5.
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Alan Gould
Associated Presse
Chicago
Cornelius McGillicuddy
Bruins
Joseph McCarthy
Philadelphia Athletics
Chicago Cubs
Yankees
Cardinals
New York
Wrigley Field
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Cubs
Frank Chance
A’s
Mack
Earnshaw
Cochrane
Root
Taylor
Long Runs Mark Weekend Grid Games Across Carolinas
Review of Saturday football shows UNC routed Maryland 43 0 with 42 team points led by Ward Nash and Jackson. Clemson beat Auburn 26 7 and Erskine downed High Point 26 0. South Carolina lost 6 0 to Virginia as Citadel routed Oglethorpe 18 0. Davidson beat Wofford 7 0. Furman lost 2 0 to Georgia Tech. Wake Forest beat Richmond 19 0. Duke suffered 52 6 loss to Pitt with next game vs Navy.
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Piedmont Carolinas
Carolinas
Ward
Nash
Tar Heels
Jackson
John Branch
Josh” Cody
Clemson Tigers
Auburn
Erskine
South Carolina
High Point
McMillan and
Woodruff
Clemson
University of South Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
Gamecocks
Billy Laval
Cavaliers
Citadel Bulldogs
Charleston
Oglethorpe
Georgia
Citadel
Lexington
Davidson College
Wofford
Army
West Point
University of Georgia
Furman University
Greenville
Presbyterian College
Blue Stockings
Mercer Bears
Wake Forest College
University of Richmond
Richmond
Elon Christians
Atlantic Christian College
University of North Carolina
Georgia Tech
Atlanta
North Carolina State
A. C.C
McMillan
Mcintosh Citadel
Deery, Furman
Justus Clemson
Lowell
Greene
P. C
McCarley
Padgett
Parkinse Erskine
Reid
Appleby
Wilson
Boineau
S. Carolina
Whittington
Hobbs
Ranson
Erskine Petty
Asbill
Carson Furmas
Holmes Furman
Grafton
Eewearee
Erskine Harvin
Pat
Itadel
Furman
Inoir-Rhyne
Styles Influence From Belfast Auto Races Sparks Northern Fashions
Northern Ireland fashion follows the Belfast international auto races with car color themes. Silver and gold car-model brooches adorn hats while scarves in race colors remain popular.
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Northern Ireland
Belfast
London Whist Drives Face New Gambling Law Push
The article notes large profits for whist drive organizers in England and reports calls for a law declaring these events gambling and illegal. It cites London games with up to 1,000 players for a $500 top prize and total nightly awards around $1,000.
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England
London
Adlerika claims stop constipation with buckthorn bark
Advertisement touts Adlerika as a quick remedy for constipation and gas by cleansing upper and lower bowel with buckthorn bark glycerin and saline. It promises relief on first day and cites Eckerd's Cut-Rate Drug Store as a seller.
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Eckerd
Adv
Connie Mack Heads to Chicago for World Series Opener
Connie Mack leads the Athletics toward Chicago for the 1929 World Series opener at Wrigley Field. The 67-year-old manager, aboard a special train with 1,000 Philadelphians, expects to name the opening pitcher about 1:15 pm. Ty Cobb travels with the team as the sole former star along for the journey.
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Cornelius McGillicuddy
Willy
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Cubs
Joseph McCarthy
Athletics
al Simmons
Lew Fonseca
Cleveland
Simmons
Ty Cobb
Milwaukee
Mack
North Philadelphia
Union Station
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
Collins
Umpires Named for World Series
The world series umpires are Will J. Klem and Charles Moran from the National League and Roy Vangraflan and William Dinneen from the American League. Klem and Dinneen are veterans with over 20 years each, Moran 12 years, and Vangraflan makes his series debut.
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Chicago
Will J. Klem
Charles Moran
Roy Vangraflan
William Dinneen
Klem
Dinneen
Moran
Vangrafilan
Stony Brook Graduates on Davidson Eleven
Davidson college football will play the U S Army Cadets at West Point next Saturday. Four of Davidson’s twenty five players on the trip are Stony Brook alumni from Long Island New York. Brohard and DeCamp regulars from Davidson attended Stony Brook. Bradshaw brothers from New York City also attended Stony Brook.
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Davidson
Davidson College
U. S. Army Cadets
West Point
Stony Brook School
Stony Brook
Long Island
N. Y
Brohard
Grafton
W. Va
DeCamp
Boonton
N. J
Bradshaw Brothers
New York
Bradshaw
Army
Davidson Coaches Favor Speed Over Size Ahead of Army Game
Davidson college emphasizes speed in football casting lighter linemen and backs. Coaches justify two squads weighing 17 pounds per lineman and 165 pounds in the backfield to outpace Army despite heavier Cadets. Speed over bulk is the guiding policy for the Wildcats.
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Davidson
Davidson College
Menors
Army
Turkey Plans Large Expansion of Educational Facilities
Turkey announces a major expansion of educational facilities aiming to boost access and quality. Government officials outline new campuses, classrooms, and training programs to support enrollment growth and long term development.
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Turkey
Riegels Seen As Leader Of Bear Grid Squad
The 1929 California Golden Bears captain Roy Riegels is praised as a conscientious leader and possibly the era’s finest center. At 21, 5 feet 11 1/2 inches tall and 175 pounds, he hails from Oakland and is California’s top All-America contender.
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Roy Riegels
University of California Golden Bears
Riegels
California
Oakland
Nick Altrock Delivers Lone At Bat Hit Of Season
The season closes with Nick Altrock getting a single in his only at bat as Washington loses to Boston 2 to 1. Other box scores note Simmons’ 35th homer tying Lou Gehrig for second in the AL, St Louis and Cleveland pitchers streaming starts, and Chicago White Sox beating Detroit 8 to 7.
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Hugh S. Fullerton, Jr
Associated Press
Washington
Nick Altrock
Boston
Durham
Simmons
Senators
Connie Mack
Yankees
Rhodes
Jersey City
Mule Haas
Paschal
Lou Gehrig
St. Louis
Cleveland
Stieley
Brown
Kimsey
Shoffner
Chicago
White Sox
Detroit
Dale Alexander
Sox
Johnny Evers
Hank Gosdy
Boston Braves
Evers
Giants
Ivy Wingo
Cincinnati
Spirit of the
Ancients
Marving Gudat
Major League Leaders Snapshot from 1930s Stats
Key league leaders include O Doul of the Phillies batting .409 with 254 hits and Klein of the Phillies hitting 43 homers. Hornsby leads Cubs with 155 runs while Simmons Athletics drives in 154. Gehringer Tigers tops with 130 RBIs and 214 hits, Ruth Yankees with 46 homers, Grove Athletics 21 wins, 6 losses.
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O’doul
Phillies
Hornsby
Cubs
Wilson
O'Doul
Frederick
Robins
L. Waner
Pirates
Klein
Cuyler
Root
Fonseca
Indians
Gehringer
Tigers
Simmons
Athletics
Alexander
Johnson
Ruth
Yankees
Athletics and Cubs Vie for World Series Title
The Philadelphia Athletics managed by Connie Mack face the Chicago Cubs led by Joe McCarthy in a best four out of seven series. Games are split between Wrigley Field in Chicago and Shibe Park in Philadelphia with schedule and ticket details outlined. Local times used and high anticipated attendance and receipts noted.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Chicago Cubs
Joe McCarthy
Wrigley Field
Chicago
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Central Standard
Eastern Standard
Columbia
National Broadcasting Chains
McLarnin to Face Sammy Baker in New York Ten Rounds
Jim McLarnin of Los Angeles returns to New York for a ten round welterweight bout with Sammy Baker of New York at the New York Coliseum on Wednesday night. Baker is the underdog as the week’s boxing schedule unfolds across multiple cities including Madison Square Garden and other venues.
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New York
Jimmy McLarnin
Los Angeles
Sammy Baker
New York Coliseum
Baker
Madison Square Garden
al Singer
Bronx
Young Zazzerino
Jersey City
Chicago
Bud Taylor
Earl Mastro
Stadium
Salvatore Ruggirello
Italy
Les Kennedy
My Sullivan
St. Paul
Jackie Brady
Syracuse
Benny Bass
Philadelphia
Armando Santaiago
Arena
Elzear Rioux
Roy Clark
Arturo Scheckles
Belgium
Pat Silvero
Brooklyn
Lew Kirsch
al Bryant
Newark
Vincent Siecim
Sailor Matty
Shenandoah
Columbus
Eddie O'Dowd
Tracey Cox
Indianapolis
Metro
Hollywood
Speedy Dade
Philippines
Charlie Kaliser
Clemson Leads State Football Scorers in Three Departments
Associated Press tally after three weeks shows Clemson College atop scoring in points touchdowns and extra points with 126, plus 19 touchdowns and 12 extra points. Jimmy Ward of North Carolina also has five touchdowns. McMillan leads Carolina with 30 points. Individual lists name several schools and players across North Carolina and nearby colleges.
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Clemson College
Piedmont Carolinas
Associated Pess
Josh
Cody
Bob McCarley
Tigers
University of North Carolina
McMillan
Tiger
Jimmy Ward
Tar Heels
Pete’ Williams
Elon
North Carolina
Williams
Ward
Maryland
Wake Forest
Justus
Lowell
Deery
Furman
Pat
Weed
Carolina
J. Waggoner
Slugser
Pegs
Godfrey
Duke
Black
Catawba
Perdue
High Point
Bryan
A. CC. C
Covington
W. Forest
Parrish
Davidson
Broussard
Fraley
Pofflemeyer, Elon
Mister Cobb Seeks Executive Job After World Series Hint
Mr. T. R. Cobb pictured returning from Europe says he wants a job. He does not want a managerial post but would consider an executive role. He predicts the Athletics will win the world series.
Postponement Of Fall Trial Sought Again
Washington October 7 news report says Albert B Fall seeks further delay in his bribery trial over a $100000 payment from Edward Doheny for Elk Hills naval oil reserve. Fall pleads illness and unreliability to appear in court this week as his lawyer argues the money was a loan.
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Washington
Albert B. Fall
Fall
Edward L. Doheny
Elk Hills
California
Wilton Lambert
Doheny
Leading Hitters Five Leading Batsmen Standings
The final standing of the five leading batsmen in each major league, according to unofficial averages, follows:
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New York
Jersey cattle lineage builds strong local herd in Gaston
A pure bred Jersey heifer bought by A A Cloninger of Dallas in 1917 became the foundation of a major Gaston county herd. County agent L B Altman says the herd now includes 38 cows descended from the original animal, with registrations completed recently by Ward C Snarr of the Jersey Breeders Association.
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Gastonia
A. A. Cloninger
Dallas
Gaston County
L. B. Altman
Kentucky
Ward cC. Snarr
Jersey Breeders Association
Altman
Eastern football teams ready for real competition
Eastern college football opens its schedule after two tuneups with thirteen games on the slate. Notable matchups include Notre Dame at Navy in Baltimore, Michigan State at Colgate, Nebraska at Syracuse, Yale at Georgia, and Army hosting Davidson. Virginia Poly meets Pennsylvania while Virginia faces Swarthmore. Pitt appeals strong after a big win over Duke.
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New York
Notre Dame Navy
Baltimore
Knute Rockne
Ramblers
Midwest
Michigan State
Colgate
Hamilton
N. Y
Nebraska
Syracuse
St. Louis
Georgetown
Washington
Albion
Elmer Layden
Duquesne
Yale
Vermont
Georgia
Atlanta
Virginia Poly
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Virginia
Swarthmore
Charlottesville
Gil Dobie
Cornell
Hampden-Sydney
Davidson
West Point
Army
West Virginia
Pittsburgh
New York University
Fordham
Pitt
Duke
Davis
Elkins
Jefferson
Bucknell
Villanova
Boston College
Princeton
Amherst
Brown
Harvard
Bates
New Hampshire
Columbia
Wesleyan
Holy Cross
Rutgers
Exhibit Space at State Fair Filled in North Carolina
Raleigh Oct 7 North Carolina's state fair October 14 to 19 will feature amusements and every exhibit space filled Secretary T B Smith announced. Poultry department has 1460 entries near barn capacity. cattle barn is full and county community and home exhibits are booked plus 4 H clubs. Highlights include horse and auto races midway free acts Wilno the human bullet nightly appearances by Miss Julia Bradham singer and beauty contestant winner.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
T. B. Smith
Amuusement
Fair
Wilno
Julia Bradham
Warwickshire Territorials Clean White Horse Statute
The Warwickshire Territorials militia corps, while camping near Weymouth, England, cleared weeds from the White Horse statue depicting King George III on his charger, restoring its visibility.
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Weymouth
England
Warwickshire Territorials
George III
Venice Tots See Their First Horse Arrival
Crowds in Venice gather on Ponte de Paglia to cheer M. Van Brommel a young Dutchman bringing a horse from Belgrade The event marks the first arrival of a horse in the city in many years with both adults and children in attendance.
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Venice
Italy
Ponte de Paglia
M. van Brommel
Belgrade
Famous Hampton Court Vine Expected Large Yield This Year
The famed Hampton Court vine planted in 1765 near London is anticipated to produce a strong harvest this year, signaling a notable vintage at the historic estate. Local growers note the plant’s age and size as a key factor in the expected yield.
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Hampton Court
London
Santiago de Cuba Plans $9 Million Urban Renewal
Santiago de Cuba announces a $9 million municipal improvement program including a new city palace, police stations, a public market, a hospital, homes for children and the aged, and 1,000 laborer housing units.
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Santiago de Cuba
Cuba
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