Athletics and Cubs clash as Hack Wilson stirs mood in Philly
In Philadelphia the Athletics face the Cubs in a fifth World Series game with Pat Malone pitching for Chicago and Hack Wilson central to both defense and offense. President Hoover attends with the hopes of a Cubs win fading as eight runs back, the crowd of 30,000 watches the sun and drama unfold at Shibe Park.
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Pat Malone
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Malone
Altoona
Lefty Grove
George Earnshaw
Grove
Hack Wilson
Abou Ben Adhem
Hack
United States
Charles Root
Duke Football Enters Final Prep Against Navy
Duke coaches plan another scrimmage as they decide the starting forward wall for Navy. Nearly every position is open except Warren Thorne and Carpenter, with Kapler and Bryan among candidates to fill tackle roles as Captain Kistler’s spot remains unsettled. Bryan, at 205 pounds and 6 feet 3, gains coaching focus for the line.
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Duke
Navy
Blue Devils
Nick Warren
Bob Thorne
Don Carpenter
Panthers Face Elon as Freshmen Begin Key Week
High Point College prepares for a homecoming game against Elon Christians as freshmen are eligible in upcoming contests. Injuries and illness have hampered the Panthers after losses to Erskine and Wofford, with Campbell and Perdue contributing in recent action.
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Walkerites
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Newberry
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Smooth backfield solidifies Duke Blue Devils
Durham October 14 The Duke backfield is now the smoothest to date with Rosky at quarterback Buie at left half Godfrey at full and Robeson at right half in Mercer and Pitt games later, and likely Rosky Buie Jankoski at full and Beaver at right half on Saturday.
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Robeson
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Murray
Jankoski
Beaver
Amherst Star Eligible Back Groskless Returns
Amherst grants eligibility to Howdy Groskless, boosting the team's backfield with one of Massachusetts' most powerful offenses. The move follows faculty approval, strengthening Amherst College football for upcoming games.
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Amherst
Howdy Groskless
Massachusetts
Cravath and Thompson Lead Denver U Football Staff
Jeff Cravath, once USC fullback, serves as head coach at Denver University and Field Thompson, his former backfield mate, works as backfield coach.
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Jeff Cravath
Southern California
Field Thompson
Denver University
Artillery Sam Passes Time at Fort Woultrie
Sam Buie Duke star forward passer relaxed with a heavy artillery unit during a vacation at Fort Woultrie.
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Sam Buie
Duke
Trim
Fort Woultrie
End position battle shapes Pitt game lineup
If Kistler cannot play the end, Lee Cole is expected to step in after a week of his activity. Chin, called by his mates, was the sole player who could handle Pitt's end runs. Don Hyatt, having started at left end in both games, is mounting a strong challenge to retain the position.
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Kistler
Lee Cole
Chin
Pitt
Don Hyatt
Fast guard position eyed by Red Davis amid stiff center battle
Red Davis, noted as one of the fastest linemen, vies for the open guard slot. Center contention heats up as Bert Friedman faces pressure from Charley Rupp and Emery Adkins joins the scramble for the job.
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Red Davis
Bert Friedman
Charley Rupp
Emery Adkins
Coaches weigh lineup as they aim to beat Navy
The lineup may be announced tonight or midweek as coaches review players. They are focused on defeating Navy Saturday and hold hopes of pulling off the upset.
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Navy
Duke Welcomes Fourth Year Lee Cole to Varsity Football
Durham Duke announces Lee Chin Cole of Hamlet North Carolina has earned a varsity football spot in his fourth year after multiple efforts on freshman squads. Cole starred in football and wrestling and finally won the left end job for the Navy game following a standout Pitt performance. He also wrestles in the 158 pound class.
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Lee “Chin” Cole
Duke
Lee
Pitt
Navy
Hamlet, N. C
Battle Over Indiana’s Largest Tree Sparks Challenge
In Plymouth Indiana the towns of Lebanon and Atwood spar over the claim to the state’s largest tree. Lebanon cites a 21 foot circumference with limb starting at 50 feet while Atwood counters with a 38 foot circumference, branches at 63 feet and a 120 foot total height.
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Atwood
Duke Football Captain Henry Kistler a Prospective Major League Tryout
Duke University football captain Henry Kistler, a tackle, plans a pro tryout after graduation. He is described as averaging a home run per game, highlighting a versatile athletic talent beyond football.
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Henry Kistler
Duke University
Dose of Magner Shines for Tar Heels in Georgia Preview
Tar Heel backfield star Jim Magner dominates against Tech with 25 and 7 yard off tackle drives and stellar passing. The veteran left halfback, hailed as a main cog, prepares for Georgia in a Homecoming clash seen as a test for the 1929 Southern Conference title race. Magner, 6 feet, 179 pounds from Philadelphia, is described as a trump card for Coach Collins.
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Johny Branch
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Gay Magner
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Harvard
Virginia
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Maryland
Tornado
Philadelphia
Dartmouth Leads Nation in Football Scoring
Dartmouth tops the nation in team scoring after three games with 188 points, ahead of Baylor 182 in four games. Clemson, Southern California, and LSU follow, among 47 major programs with two wins or more and no losses or ties. only nine have not allowed any points, including Dartmouth and Baylor.
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Associated Press
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Southern California
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Temple
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Dairy Income In U S Shows Dairy Value Tops Three Billion
The farm value of dairy products reaches about 3.0 billion dollars, a bit over a quarter of total agricultural value. Dairy cows account for roughly one dollar to every three from other animals and crops nationwide.
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Pitt four-sport standout Jimmy DeHart leads coaching circle
Jimmy DeHart a four-sport athlete at Pitt played for Pop Warner and for all Duke assistants Tilson Cameron Sanders Hunter and Hollingsworth who in turn played for De Hart, illustrating a web of interconnected coaching lineage.
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Cameron
Sanders
Hunter
Hollingsworth
DeHart
Old Timers To Appear In Ring Again This Week
Veteran boxers McTigue and Britton headline a national card with ten round bouts in Boston and Chicago. McTigue and Britton boast hundreds of fights, facing younger challengers Elmar Bezenah and a youthful opponent as part of a week of events in Boston Cincinnati Chicago and New York. The undercard features Canzoneri Ebbets Tenario Fernandez and several heavyweights in action across venues including Madison Square Garden St Nicholas Arena and other locations.
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Michael Francis Metigue
Jack Gagnon
Boston Heavy
Boston
William J. Breslin
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Elmar Bezenah
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Myer
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Cleveland
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Babe McGargary
Oklahoma
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Tenario
Chicago
Fernandez Eddie Mack
Denver
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Matt Edgie
Joe Gans
Allentown
Rutgers Iron Man Crowl Sets Endurance Mark in 34th Straight Start
Rutgers center Bernie Crowl, captain of the Rutgers eleven, extended his streak to 34 consecutive games played without substitution in the season opener against Providence. Crowl, 178 pounds and 5 feet 11 inches, hails from Ridgefield Park New Jersey with a four year span of continuous play. The note includes scattered boxing results: Square Garden events featuring George Hoffman and Nick Testo among billed opponents.
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Providence
Ridgefield Park
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Flash McEver Leads Dixie Gridiron Scorers
Tennessee star Flash McEver dominated Southern Conference scoring with nine touchdowns and 54 points from a four touchdown game against Mississippi. The listing shows McEver ahead of McMillan, Bowman, and others, with Clemson, Alabama, Tulane contributors also in the top ranks.
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Gene McEver
Tennessee
Mississippi
Centre
Chattanooga
Bowman
Louisiana State
McMillan
Clemson
Dunn
Virginia Military Institute
Hipwreck” Kelly
Kentucky
Woodruff
Ward
North Carolina
Tony Holm
Wallace Wade
Crimson Tide
Reeves
Hugh Miller
Alabama
Lonor Roll
Billy Banker
Tulane
Florida
Georgia Tech
Toe
McEver
Kelly
Holm
Miller
Deeet
Banker
McMillan and
North Carolina Trackmen Open Practice for Spring Campaign
UNC track team, six-time state champions and eight-time Southern Conference champions in eight years, began winter training with 35 candidates. Despite graduation losses of five Tar Heel aces, 13 lettermen return, led by captain Dave Nims and sprinter Dick Garrett, with Coach Fetzer and Ranson aiming to sustain Tar Heel prowess.
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Capel Hill
University of North Carolina
Harrison
Henderson
Stafford
Cowper
Harper
Tar Heels
Bob Fetzer
Dale Ranson
Dave Nims
Ken Gay
J. K. Smith
Dick Garrett
Minor Barkley
Baucom
Cox
Brown
Perry
Adkins
Cameron
Neiman
Bagby
Charlie Farmer
Wilmington
Slusser
Weil
Case
Farmer
Georgia Tech
Phoenix
Pierce
Farris
Reid
Northwestern Freshman Line Anchors Tackle Form
Dick Hanley criticizes tackle play and highlights six sophomore linemen Woodworth 195 pounds Marvil 250 pounds Riley 220 pounds Vanderburg 185 pounds and Binder 175 pounds as backbone potential for the team.
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Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Woodworth
Marvil
Riley
Vanderburg
Binder
Beaver Becomes Duke Right Halfback After Position Shuffle
Duke freshman fullback Flop Beaver rose from misfit in fall to right halfback against Pitt. A 175 pounder from Spencer North Carolina he excels in running passing and kicking and has earned the starting spot through performance despite changing positions.
Iee Man Carrying Ice Stirs Milwaukee Buzz
John Jankoski of Milwaukee was the sole Duke Blue Devils member to haul ice last summer in his hometown, drawing attention from local fans and sports writers.
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