Pirates cling to two game NL lead as Cubs, Cards stumble
The Pirates beat the Cubs 1 0 in Chicago to stay two games ahead in the National League with four games left. Miljus bested Nehf in a rain-shortened six inning start as Pittsburgh reduced St Louis’ chance of catching them. Cardinals won 3 1 in 13 innings over Cincinnati. Giants were routed 9 2 by Philadelphia. Detroit edged Cleveland 2 1 and Washington gained two on Boston.
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Lisenbee Shines as Senators Split Doubleheader Victory
Lisenbee pitched a strong opener win 4 to 2 while Burke dominated the second game guiding the Senators to an 11 to 1 victory.
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Baseball Matchups Across Leagues
National League games include Pittsburgh at Chicago New York at Philadelphia and St Louis at Cincinnati. American League features Washington at Boston and Philadelphia at New York.
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Results snapshot from baseball scorecard
Washington beat Boston 4 to 2 while Philadelphia defeated New York 9 to 2. Cleveland won 2 1 over unspecified opponent and Detroit led 2 to 1 in a separate game. Pittsburgh visits Chicago and St Louis plays Cincinnati in listed matchups.
Inroads Made Upon Rum Forges Nationwide
Washington Sept 27 AP The volume of seizures of breweries liquor and automobiles and the number of prosecutions for prohibition offenses rose 15 to 20 percent in June July and August compared with the same period in earlier years Prohibition Commissioner Doran reported after a trip from Chicago to Omaha and Kansas City He said enforcement in the middle west was improving.
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Dempsey Hints Return to Ring as New York Talks Draw Him
In New York Dempsey meets with Tex Rickard to discuss boxing future and a possible heavyweight elimination tournament. He signals willingness for quick action and debuts a run at contenders while denying retirement. Rickard reports Chicago fight gross at 2.658 million with Tunney earning 1 million and Dempsey 447 thousand, taxes and expenses details follow.
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Berlenbach Breaks With Hickey Plans Title Campaign
Paul Berlenbach, former light heavyweight champion, has severed business ties with manager Dan Hickey. He will campaign to regain the title, with two early bouts planned in Atlanta and Havana and a possible later bout with Mickey Walker in California. Hickey had said Berlenbach could not continue fighting due to punishment.
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Bobby Jones Sees Peak Golf At 30 To 35
Atlanta Sept 27 Bobby Jones says a golfer is best between 30 and 35 noting golf does not collect a heavy physical toll like other sports yet the strain of big meets is terrible. He believes recovery is quick and wonders how strong his game will be in a few years once past his current peak.
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Local Contestants Urged to Notify Auditor for Audition
Local contestants between 18 and 25 who seek a musical career and are amateurs must notify chairman Lewis L. Stookey by tonight. A hearing will be held Thursday for all who wish to compete in the Atwater Kent National Radio Audition.
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Wildcats Driven to New Efforts Ahead of Florida Game
Davidson coaches Younger and Tilson pushed the Wildcats through a tough Monday practice in Gainesville bound prep for the Florida game. Last week’s 5–0 Citadel win drew no celebration as critics pressed both lines with new plays and signals. Jim Grey’s dislocated arm hurts the lineup with Ben DeArmon stepping up and Hampton maybe moving from tackle to center in coming days.
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Tunney Is Given BG Homecoming
Gene Tunney returned to New York to a tumultuous greeting from over 1,000 fans at Grand Central station. Police kept the crowd at bay as Tunney, escorted by Eddie Eagan and Bernard Gimbel, moved toward the Biltmore and then his manager’s office for interviews.
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State College May Be Led by Strict Training Rules
Raleigh Sept 27 Observance of strict training rules was cited by North Carolina State football coaches as key to the Wolf Pack’s early season success. Varsity players share a dormitory on the West Raleigh campus and must be in bed by 1030 p m. Coaches Tebell and Slaughter live in the same building with the players.
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Carolina drills in light practice for Tennessee game
Chapel Hill action notes Carolina football team continuing preparations for Saturdays clash with Tennessee. Coach Collins led the varsity through light drills as signals were run by the same forwards with a new backfield, Whisnant at quarterback in place of Forches, and Ward Lassiter and Ferrell as ball carriers.
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Duke Prepares for Boston University game with adjusted lineup
Duke University in Durham reports the Blue Devils worked on new plays for the upcoming game against Boston University in Boston. Coach Dehart addressed weaknesses seen in the Furman game by smoothing issues in the varsity line-up.
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Wildcats prepare for Florida clash after Grey injury
Davidson reports coaches will choose between Hampton or Dearman to fill the injured Jim Grey in the Wildcat line. Tilson drills linemen and reserves to perfect a defense for the Tampa game against Florida this weekend.
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Wake Forest Battles Injuries As Forwards Sit Out
Wake Forest coach Baldwin works to develop reserve linesmen into varsity players as two regular forwards Luke Person and Hal Weir miss the Elon game due to minor injuries from the Carolina contest.
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Rockne Opens 1927 Notre Dame Season With 17 Letter In
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne began the 1927 football season focusing on strength and form as the Irish prepared to challenge major opponents. Early drills emphasized disciplined play and team cohesion ahead of key dates and venues.
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Randolph County Fair Opens at Asheboro Grounds
The Seventh Randolph County Fair begins at the Fair Grounds in South Asheboro with the largest crowd anticipated. Homecoming Day is Friday with over 8 000 invitations sent to former Randolph citizens. The fair emphasizes farm livestock exhibits, enlarged poultry and hog buildings, Made in Randolph displays, and a public Thanksgiving service at 11 30 conducted by Rev P E B Lindley.
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Anxiety Grows Over German Aviator Koennecke in Basra
Anxiety rises in Basra over the fate of Lieut. Otto Koennecke the German aviator and his two companions who were due to arrive from Angora Turkey by Saturday night. Inquiries for news of the fliers have been sent out in all directions.
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