Bruins Win. Cubs Sweep. Indians Split Twin Bill
Chicago took both ends of a doubleheader from Boston to widen its pennant edge over Pittsburgh to 13 games. In the nightcap Pat Malone allowed four hits with 11 strikeouts as the Cubs won 9 to 2. In Philadelphia the Indians split with the Athletics. Fonseca Morgan and Hodapp homered in the second game to win 4 to 0 after Philadelphia won the opener 5 to 1.
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Sherriff Blake
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Malone
Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians
Athletics
Fonseca
Morgan
Hodapp
Look Out Babe Ruth Johnston Succeeds In National Tourney
In Washington on September 7 Jimmy Johnston defeated Doc Willing 4 and 3 to win the national tournament. Fred Marberry pitched for the Senators against Al Thomas in a 2 to 1 game, holding the White Sox scoreless until the ninth inning despite six scattered hits.
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Bobby Jor
Jimmy Johnston
Doc’ Willing
Washington
Fred Marberry
al Thomas
Senators
White Sox
Marberry
Clemson Tigers Gearing Up For Fast Season
Clemson College, Sept. 6 Associated Press writer notes the 1929 Clemson Tigers practice with 75 players and a retooled lineup led by Cody. Missing veterans Pressley and others, but guards Gunnells Gassoway and tackle Collins key the squad as backs including Pickelsiner, Louell, Hane, Pickens and Ridlehaber look to drive an energized offense.
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Jake Wade
Associated Press
Clemson College
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Josh Cody
Clemson Tigers
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Pressley
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Kinghorn Twins
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Double Plays Highlight Brooklyn Pittsburgh Game Notes
Brooklyn left 10 men on base while Pittsburg and Brooklyn combined for several outs via double plays. Kremer issued 2 walks and 5 strikeouts, Dudley walked 3 and struck out 2, allowing 7 hits in 6 1 3 innings. Morrison faced 1 12 3 and Waner was hit by a pitch off Dudley. Time 1 53. Umpires Stark Hart and Klem. Losing pitcher Dudley.
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Golf rule on receiving advice during play
The text states a player's caddie or partner may advise, while others may not without penalties. A person may indicate the line to a hole but must not stand on it or mark the line. Penalty is loss of the hole in match play and disqualification in stroke play, with lighter penalties for non-participants.
Football Prospects At Leading Schools
Football prospects at major institutions are profiled, highlighting standout players, positions, and early scholarship indications across top programs. The series surveys talent pools, coaching staff interest, and potential impact on upcoming seasons.
Auburn Seeks Sun Belt Bid With Freshman Sophomore Mix
Auburn hopes to return to Southern Conference contention this season as coach George Bohler trains 100 candidates on Drake Field with 250 freshmen ready to join. The plan centers on a tougher line and speed, with veteran guards Howell Long and Grady Long leading and sophomores and frosh like Bob Primm pushing for key roles.
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Baseball game summary featuring Wells, Rhodes, Uhle
Rhodes Durocher and Gehrig referenced in a tight game. Detroit tied 6 on left on base while New York also had 6. Wells walked two and struck out three while Uhle fanned seven. Wells allowed eight hits in about four innings, Rhodes allowed three in four and a third. Losing pitcher was Wells. Umpires Campbell McGowan Owens. Time 2 00.
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Grads 5 Prudhomme 1 in rough mound contest
Hits off Hoyt 5 in 4 2 3 innings, off Pipgras 2 in 4 1 3 innings, off Carroll 8 in 4 2 3 innings, off Graham 2 in 1 1 3 innings, off Prudhomme 4 in 2 innings. Wild pitches by Graham and Pipgras. Winning pitcher Pipgram. Losing pitcher Carroll. Umpires McGowan Owens and Campbell. Time 1 18.
Y Boys Sweep Double Bill Over Robbins Team
The Y Employed Boys won two games from Robbins yesterday afternoon by 5 to 4 and 11 to 3. Cooper and Pugh pitched in a tight first game as the mound duel shaped the result.
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Pugh
Man Fined in Moscow for Calling Doctor Unnecessarily
In Moscow a person was fined about five dollars for calling a doctor unnecessarily. The minor penalty reflects strict rules governing emergency medical calls.
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Moscow
Notable Quotables From 1930s Sports and Figures
Frau Schmeling praises Max as a good boy and notes his family's losses since 1923. Carl Hubbell debut with the Giants featured an oil slicked glove. Dick Glendon hails Jonas Ingram as the navy’s greatest oarsman. Jack Dalton is memorialized at Annapolis. A Bobby Jones party questioned if the Grand Canyon was entirely natural.
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Jack Dalton
Navy
Annapolis
Bobby Jones
Grand Canyon
Goofty Comments On Pirates Manager’s Next Move
The nutgracker remarks casually that he has not heard the former Pirates manager’s plans and guesses Donie may return to the Bushes.
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Reds Win Exhibition Game in De Kalb Against Unknown Opponent
The Cincinnati Reds won an exhibition game in De Kalb, AS, amid debate over manager Jack Hendricks. Fans question whether recent criticism of Hendricks was justified.
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Cincinnati Reds
de Kalb
Jack Hendricks
Largest dog breed query stirs reader questions
An anxious fan asks which breed stands as the largest dog. The piece notes that the title once rested with wrestlers, yet recent shipments from Europe and South America reveal oversized mill slingers arriving, altering the dynamic of size records.
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Europe
South America
OGeofty Returns From Pebble Beach Run-In With Singers
OGeofty came back from Pebble Beach to report his game collapsed after he was trapped at the 19th hole by a group of Sweet Adeline singers.
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O’geofty
Pebble Beach
Sluggers Return to Practice After Big Bam Injury Detour
A cozy scene at the ballpark is interrupted when Big Bam heals a back kink and players resume hunting practice. The team regroups as workouts recommence with momentum restored.
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Bam
Dan Howley to Abandon Brown Management This Fall
Report states Dan Howley will leave Brown management in the fall as he prefers not to be run. The remark implies he plans to seek other leadership opportunities.
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Dan Howley
Brown
Tis
Foxx Maintains Lead In American League Batting Race
Chicago September 7 AP Jimmy Foxx of the Athletics remains the top American League hitter for 1929 with an unofficial .373 average after Wednesday’s games. Lou Fonseca of Cleveland trails by two points, while Al Simmons of the A’s rises to .3866 and other leaders include Gehringer Detroit Heilmann Detroit Ruth New York and Combs New York among the nation’s top batters.
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Jimmy Foxx
Athletics
Philadelphia
Lou Fonseca
Cleveland
al Simmons
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Manuéh
St. Louis
Lazzeri
Yanks
Combs
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Heilmann
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Alexander
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Gehringer
E. Rice
Washington
Language Diversity Across the Globe
The Earth's population, about 1.8 billion, speaks some 3424 languages or dialects. Roughly 600 million people use the seven major European languages, illustrating wide linguistic variety.
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Johnston Wins Amateur Golf Title At Pebble Beach
Harrison R Johnston of St Paul defeated Dr Oscar F Willing of Oregon 4 up 3 to win the first Rocky Mountain era amateur championship held west of the Rockies. The match featured erratic play and vocal gallery support as Johnston rallied from a slow start to clinch at the 33rd green amid a sea of spectators.
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Harrison Johnston
Bobby Jones
Associated Press
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Jimmy) Johnston
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Herman O’Doul Scramble For National League Lead
In New York on September 7, Babe Herman of Brooklyn and Frank O’Doul of Philadelphia vie for the NL batting title as weekly averages show Herman at .296 and O’Doul at .395. Bill Terry stands at .379 with other leaders including Traynor .371 Hornsby .369 Waner .357 Stephenson .355 Klein .353 Hendrick .351 and Frisch .3438.
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