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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1929
Page
5
The intercollegiate golf championship concluded with Princeton securing the team title and George Dunlap posting a low qualifier in a deal reported from New Jersey on June 26 by United Press.
Washington July 26 Babe Ruth argues that luck has little to do with wins and that teams make their own breaks through sharp plays. He cites injuries and unforeseen misfortune as the real bad breaks this season affecting pennant races, noting Pennock Hoyt Meusel Johnson and others out.
One Indianapolis player remains in the national intercollegiate singles title chase as the fourth round begins. Bud Markey of Notre Dame defeated Walter Swaybill of NYU 6-1 6-4 to reach the last sixteen, joining other notable players Julius Seligson Berkey Bell Edward Jacobs Gregory Mangin Harris Coggeshall Emmett Pare and Donald Cram in the field.
AL PICINICH tied the score with a homer as Brooklyn Robins beat the Giants 12 to 10. Boston Braves swept the Phillies in the doubleheader vs 6. Athletics swept the Red Sox 7 to 1 and 8 to 2 lifting the Mackmen ten games ahead. Mule Haas seven hits and Bing Miller 26th straight game. Browns blanked Indians 9 to 0 after Indians won 10 to 7. Tigers exploded for eleven runs in seventh to top White Sox 14 to 2. New York vs Washington rainout.
United Press reports Bobby Jones of Atlanta enters the 1929 National Open as a strong favorite at Winged Foot. The Atlantan tops a field of about 150 professionals and amateurs after multiple subpar rounds, with Hagen, Smith, Farrell, Cooper, and Burke as top rivals. Competition begins Thursday as most players rest.
In Chestnut Hill Massachusetts on June 26 the women's intercollegiate lawn tennis championships at Longwood Cricket Club moved into the third round with most favorites still in contention.
Pittsburgh June 26 report describes Burleigh Grimes as a top pitcher for Ownie Bush's Pirates. The veteran ace, once with the pennant era Pirates and later traded to New York, has returned and is praised by rooters as a leading heavy for 1930s Pittsburgh baseball.
In Goshen Indiana on June 26 Hallahan and Walter Roettger combined on the mound to beat the Goshen Greys 7 to 3. Roettger pitched well while also batting and fielding as the Cardinals collected thirteen singles before about 1500 fans.
Chicago officials announced the world championship roller skating races will begin August 3 at the new Chicago stadium with broad international and national participation expected. The event will feature multiple foreign countries and a strong U.S. contingent.
The note mentions Chicago White Sox first baseman At Shires with marcelled hair. The Cleveland club prepares a small sheet titled Indians' War Whoop included in programs to share team news.
Michigan alumni express esteem at the announcement that Harry Kipke will be the new head football coach. Kipke earned All American honors during his three years at Michigan and is praised for leadership and dynamic personality shaping team success.
The article praises Kipke after leaving Michigan and notes his interim roles at Missouri under Gwynn Henry and at Michigan State College in Lansing. It highlights his all round knowledge and inspiring leadership, predicting a strong fall season if he mentors sophomores who could become key players.
United Press reports Joe Sewell guardian of the hot corner for the Cleveland Indians would reach his 1000th straight game for Cleveland at St Louis. Sewell joined the team in 1920 from Titus Alabama and mostly played shortstop before moving to third due to leg issues.
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