Athletics and Cubs renew series in Philly
Cubs move to Shibe Park for decisive Philadelphia games after two losses in Chicago. Reed of the A's, led by Foxx and Simmons, claim early momentum while Cubs veterans Root and Earnshaw clash with pitching depth and shifting plans for a two of three finish.
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al Simmons
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Eastern Teams Open Heavy Football Schedule on Saturday
New York October 10. Eastern college football opens a heavy schedule with top games across campuses. Pitt hosts West Virginia while NYA meets Fordham in New York. Yale starts with Georgia and Princeton faces Brown in a string of major intersections. Navy meets Notre Dame, Army tunes up versus Davidson, and Penn State, Dartmouth, Carnegie Tech, and others face softer foes.
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New Hampshire
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Weather Forebodes Rain as World Series Fans Gather
Philadelphia crowds gather at Shibe Park for the third World Series game between the Athletics and Cubs. Forecasters warn of rain and cooler weather on Friday while ticket prices spike and counterfeit tickets surface amid speculator activity.
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John Doe
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Islands Cover Vast Oceanic Expanse
A statement notes there are roughly a million square miles of islands scattered across the sea, illustrating the extensive geographic variety and distribution of landmasses.
Cadet Reserves Top High Point Panthers in Oak Ridge Scrimmage
Oak Ridge Military Institute reserve team beat High Point College reserves 16 to 6. Slayton scored twice including a 46 yard kickoff return and a 27 yard run, with Jackson and Whitener adding key plays. Corey and Maust starred for the visitors, while Swart led Oak Ridge defensively and Cummings punted well. The Oak Ridge first team is ...
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McKibben
Moser
Clough MacDonald
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Kennedy
Denny
Davidson
Carolina
Boylin Prepares Cadets for Newberry Battle This Saturday
The Purple Panthers practice hard for the Newberry game at Oak Ridge this Saturday at 3 p.m. under Hart Campbell the small quarterback who may lead the offense. Line depth strengthens the defense as Perdue Furbhes Robbins and Campbell push to outscore the Indians in a pivotal showdown.
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Colorful Wolverhampton Factory Earns Worker Praise
In Wolverhampton England a paint and varnish factory is praised as a bright, cheerful workplace. The building sports rainbow colors inside and out with broad stripes in blue cream red yellow brown and green. Workers wear shiny multicolor overalls.
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England
Big Ten Teams prepare for opening championship games
Four major Big Ten programs complete final practices before abroad assignments start Saturday. Iowa heads to Columbus to face Ohio State, Michigan travels to Lafayette to meet Purdue, Northwestern moves to Madison to challenge Wisconsin, Indiana goes to Chicago to play the Maroons. Minnesota faces Vanderbilt in Minneapolis, and Illinois meets Bradley Tech.
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Parking solved in Melbourne by single day tickets
City implements a new parking plan in which motorists buy a ticket for a quarter. The ticket allows unlimited parking for that day with enforcement by officers. Any available space can be used, and the holder may display the ticket to police as proof.
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Banana sandwich idea for after school lunch or supper
A raisin bread spread with banana pulp makes excellent sandwiches for after school meals or supper. The item describes a simple fruit sandwich option using raisin bread and ripe bananas.
Dempsey recalls Rickard stunts in Chicago show
Jack Dempsey remembered Rickard staging stunts during his first Chicago show. Ushers wore military attire and Dempsey praised the crowd while noting Tex’s absent “never seed nuthin’ like it.” The piece cites Dundee’s long career, Wagner’s reluctance about photos with a bat, a Pittsburgh camera smash, and Sam Hildreth’s habit of avoiding race photos.
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Rickard
Chicago
Jack
Tex
Johnny Dundee
Hans Wagner
Pittsburgh
Sam Hildreth
London Wasps Drown Themselves With Beer Lure
The Ministry of Agriculture advised methods to curb troublesome London wasps. One tactic used this year involved pouring beer in bottles to lure the insects. Attracted by sugar, the wasps drink the beer, become intoxicated and drown themselves.
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London
England
Ministry of Agriculture
Baker Victim of McLarnin's First Round Knockout
New York report details Jimmy McLarnin a Vancouver Irish welterweight debutant who halted Sergeant Sammy Baker in the first round. McLarnin, weighing 144 pounds, delivered powerful right hands to Baker's head, leaving the contender stunned and unable to rise for several minutes after the count.
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Jimmy MccLarnin
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Sammy Baker
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McLarnin
Muskie Slaughters Pike Fry At Birchwood Hatchery
A small muskie was accidentally released into a rearing pool with 300000 pike fry at Birchwood hatchery in Rice Lake Wisconsin. A subsequent check showed only 51 pike remaining as fishermen suspect the muskie ate the rest.
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Birchwood Hatchery
Sex-Based Buoyancy Belief Cited In Early Study
A discussion notes that women reportedly float more easily than men due to lighter bone structure and higher body fat percentage. The claim reflects early scientific assumptions about physiology and buoyancy.
Tuberculosis Costs The United States Over A Billion Annually
A historical report states that tuberculosis costs the United States more than one billion dollars each year in medical care lost wages and related expenses. The figure underscores the disease's economic impact during the period.
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United States
Simple Pleasant Way To Lose Fat Ad
An advertisement promises quick fat loss and health gains by using Kruschen Salts. It claims an 85 cent bottle lasts four weeks and urges weighing before and after usage to prove results. The copy targets readers seeking easy weight reduction and enhanced energy.
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