Mystery of the 1929 World Series in Major League Baseball
The narrative recalls the Cardinals and Athletics in a dramatic World Series, noting crowds near 40 000 for game six and over 20 000 for the following rubber game. It highlights Babe Ruth’s peak, Pepper Martin’s clever baserunning, Ben Chapman’s power, and a shifting style of play shaping baseball’s future.
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Mixwswall
Ryness Ie
Cardinals
Athletica
Athletics
Watson
Rome
Thousania
Babe Ruth
Pepper Martin
Pepper
Ben, Chapman
Yankees
Oklahoma
Purdue alums aid in nation building on construction sites
A scattered reminiscence notes how Purdue graduates join the workforce across the country, leaving academia to handle heavy manual tasks. The piece reflects on hard labor, pride in education, and the idea that education opens paths beyond the classroom.
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Purdue
Gus
The Picture Play at TEass and Pepper Martin Rivalry
The story notes a dramatic home run and base stealing as a spectacle in a vivid, if flawed, nostalgia piece. It highlights fast footwork, daring slides, and the thrill of daring baserunning as a form of sport. The language conveys excitement about players like Pepper Martin and a sensationalized view of stealing bases as art.
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Teass
Pepper Martin
Lumber Firm Official Shot Near Trumann
Alfred Carlsoni fifty five? 45, Memphis, superintendent of the Poinsett Lumber company at Trumann, was shot near the heart Tuesday night while resisting a robbery attempt. He lies in a hospital Wednesday. Assailants fled. Carlson is on the Trumann drainage board, district school board, and heads the Poinsett County Taxpayers Association. He has campaigned against alleged corruption in county offices. The report also notes the shooter is a bootlegger.
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Jonesboro
Ark
Alfred Carlsoni
Memphis
Poisett ™ Limber Company
Trumann
Carlson
Trurann
Poinsett County
Tammany Hall Backing Roosevelt in Battle
Tammany Hall sides with Governor Roosevelt on the proposed forestry amendment approved by the governor and condemned by former Governor Alfred E. Smith. Raymond O Sullivan says Manhattan Democrats are asked to vote for the amendment via a marked ballot. Tammany also favors the $20,000,000 proposal.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Franklin B. Roosevelt
Goveror
Alfred E. Smith
Raymond O'Sullivan
Manhattan
David_H. Knott
Democratic County Committee
Tammany
Mixed Music Menus Pack Em In at Havana
Havana restaurants along the Prado attract locals with open air dining and jazz bands. Five eateries in three blocks report nearly full tables each night as orchestras perform both jazz and native music, turning tourist fare into local entertainment despite political rumors surrounding Adolph Hiller and Al Capone.
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Havana
Prado
Bouvlevard
The Coat Mystery Around Eddie’s Death Rises Again
In a rain soaked manor, Mary and Spence recount a night intruder wearing Eddie’s coat. The recovered garment links a stranger to Eddie, while Mary presses to uncover the truth. Dirk warns against media interference as tension between lovers boils over.
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Spence
Mary
Siddle
St. Spencer
Miss Mary
Jiba
Eddie
Lamb
Surf Board Rider Conquers English Channel
A French rider Roger Tidaurt crossed the English Channel on a surfboard with eleven hours of effort. He noted no other person had attempted the feat, riding over water and waves in a single stretch.
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Roger Tidaurt
Bible class social and visiting locals in Hope area
The Columbus Bible study class met last Wednesday with Mrs. Jim Wilson Jr and Dr. J C Williams of Washington in charge. Guests included Joy Taland of Nashville Emmet Nutt of Mineral Springs and numerous locals visiting relatives and attending events in Hope Texarkana and Saratoga with several trips to Texarkana and San Angelo noted.
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Jim Wilson Jr
J. C. Willams
Washington
Luta Shepperson
David Wilson
Allie Wilson
T. L. Johnson
J. O. Johnson
J. Wilaon Sr
R. C. Stuart
E. J. Rheppergon
J. ©. Williiams
Local social notes move through town visits
Monday saw C L Rosenblum of Saratoga in town while De H Hi Darnall visited Washington. Mrs Jim Wizondr entertained Mr H Briantin and Mrs Glen Hills of Saratoga with Mrs P R Booker of Texarkana, Dr and Mrs Autrey hosted guests. Sun Sleep Clendenin and family visited Liberty. Janie Johnson stayed with Mrs A Williamson in Shreveport as J R Autrey and Mary Gaines Autrey visited Hope Tuesday.
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Wees
Jim Bowden
C. L. Rosenblum
Saratoga
Town
H. Hi. Darnall
Washington
Jim Wizondr
Briantina
Glen
Hills
P. R. Booker
Texarkana Ly Ved
Autrey
Clendenin
Ruth
George Clendenin
William Gilbert
Liberty
Janie Johnson
A Williamson
Shreveport
J. R. Autrey
Mary Gaines Autrey
Hope
Lost Prairie Health in this community progresses
Mrs J H Atkins visited Mrs W T Vickers Sunday. Willie Auterbury and family visited his wife's parents. Mrs Walter Breinee of Beck's store visited her parents. Lena Smith of Texarkana wardling over his farm last Tuesday. Stacy Wilson of near Garland City visited cousin Bernard Vickers. Mrs EE West improving after swamp fever. J H Atkins and Luther Sutton went to Garland City. Mr and Mrs Horse Nelson near Beck's store visited her mother Mrs Oney Godwin. Toni Ratelifé's party Saturday night was enjoyed by several.
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J. H. Atkins
W.T. Vickers
Willie Auterbury
Walter Breinee
Beck's
E. E. West
Lena Smith
Texarkana
Stacy’ Wilson
Garland City
Bernard Vickers
EE. West
Luther Sutton
Horse. Nelson
Oney Godwin
Toni
Razorback guard Secrest leads Arkansas in tough games
Secrest plays hard in every game for Arkansas, scenes show him starting all sixty minutes in two contests. The captain has been a constant inspiration, guarding effectively and contributing on offense as a guard while excelling as a defensive center. He stands six feet tall and weighs 183 pounds, a Hope High School product now in his third and final season with the varsity.
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Usayetteville
Iain
Hope, Ark
Ar Ktians
Sécrest
Centaur
Finland’s Swinhufvud Wins National Small Rifle Match
President Swinhufvud of Finland secured the national title in a small rifle shooting match, overpowering competitors in a notable victory for the nation.
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Helsingfors
Preaident Swinhufvud
Finland
Spectacles advertised for trial at $1.98 in Chicago
An advertisement touts Capital Spectacle Co offering trial glasses at 1.98 with a 10 day home trial from 10 Ny Clark St Chicago. The copy promises comfort no nose marks and a refund if not amazed, urging readers to send name address and age for the trial. A separate warning from Hempstead Chancery Court requires defendants Walkup and others to appear within thirty days to answer a complaint.
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Capitol Spectacle Co
Dave Triel
Capital’ Spectacle Co
Clark St
Dept
Chicago
Gost
Adv
Walkup
Margaret Walkup
Harry Ezzell
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