Talking It Over With Joe Williams on Baseball Seasons
New York columnist notes that after the baseball seasons end the World Series lingers, argues for an Oct 1 wrap up, criticizes late-season games, and contrasts football scheduling with a sooner conclusion of the Series and shifting manager changes. He cites Gehrig, Washington, and Philadelphia as current points of interest.
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New York
Yanks
Giants
Phillies
Gehrig
Washington
Ineligible Iowa Stars to Be Cleared for Carroll Game
Iowa University athletic authorities planned to reinstate a majority of the twelve football players declared ineligible before the Carroll game. The move followed a report by E H Lever on scholastic credit for military training and other registration issues. Oren Pane was cleared of professionalism charges prior to the game. Ames, Iowa scene notes dummy practice and light scrimmage as Workman prepares for Grinnell.
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C. Williams
William
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Tinw Soturcey
Ames
Iowa State
Workman
Coast Nines Still Battle for Laurels
The Pacific Coast league pennant race narrows to Hollywood Stars and San Francisco Mission Reds after the first half. The Missions lead the split season, with Hollywood close behind and Los Angeles in third. Upcoming series put the focus on Stars vs Reds as Portland boosts the Ducks in the fourth place chase.
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George D. Urisley
United Press
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Pacific Coast Baseball League
Hollywood Stars
San Francisco Mission Reds
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Portland
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Ducks
Pirates Brief Stop on Way to Richmond Exhibition
The Pittsburgh Pirates halted briefly in Indianapolis at The Severin en route to an exhibition game in Richmond. They voted former manager Ownie Bush a full share of the world series receipts, about $1,000 per member, dispelling rumors of poor relations. Bush had resigned in August and soon joined the Chicago White Sox on a two year contract.
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Nex
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G. Taylor
J. Cain
Oeter
Downey
Virt
Indianapolis Tech
Major Hemer Leaders Suth and Yankees Power
A garbled list of baseball stars and teams appears, naming Hemer, Suth, Yankees, Ott, Glanta, Niein, Phillies, Wilson, Cabs, Hornsby, Cubs, Gehrig, Yantees, Foxx, Athletics, Simmons, Atletics, Doul, Phillies. Despite OCR garble the passage references top players and teams in a historic box score context.
Hicks and Orcutt Face Off in Women’s National Round
In Detroit on October 1 Maureen Orcutt led Helen Hicks by three holes after nine in the feature match of the women’s national tournament at Oakland Hills. Glenna Collett remained the public favorite as 32 finalists began match play and Miss Virginia Van Wie tied Hicks as co medalists with 79.
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United Press
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Maureen Orcutt
New Jersey
Helen Hicks
New York
Miss Orcutt
Ctakland Hills
Bert Demby
Glenna Collett
Oakland Hills Country Club
America
Miss Hicks
Gregg Lifar
Los Angeles
Leona Pressler
Los Ageles
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Ada Mackenzie
Virginia van Wie
Chicago
Miss van Wie
Miss Collett
Ruth Sees Athletics Wins, Cleveland and Washington Top Yankees
In a candid season wrap, Babe Ruth credits Cleveland and Washington with defeating the Yankees. He cites Earnshaw’s pitching balance for the Athletics and Ferrell’s breakout for Cleveland as key factors, notes injuries hampered New York, and predicts changes but a hopeful pennant race next year.
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Yanks
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Earnshaw
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Tague
Football Notes and Local Baseball Practice Schedules
Kokoro American Legion and city teams plan practice nights and an away game with a state jam. Details include contact A. J. Thatcher and Herb Katten for signups and games. Also notes on college cub juniors practice, Midways vs Brightwood juniors, Riverside Olympics practice, Hoosier netters organize, and local baseball Cubs beat Keystones with a double header upcoming.
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Sun- Gay
Philadelphia bout ends in first round knockout
Matt Adgie of Philadelphia defeated Tony Marullo of New Orleans with two rights in the opening half minute of their ten round fight. The card also notes a ten round draw for Jose Diaz of Cuba after a close bout with Farr of Cleveland and mentions other faded bouts involving Andy Divodi of New York and Billy Ariz.
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Philadelphia
Tony Marullo
New Orleans
Jose Diaz
Cuba
Farr
Cleveland
Andy Divodi
New York
Bily Ariz
Cathedral Gridders Ready for Columbus Battle Friday
Cathedral football squads boost practice after opening win over Central Catholic of Ft Wayne. Coach Joe Dienhart expects improvement and new stars this season despite losing last year’s veterans. Remaining slate includes New Albany Sheridan Shortridge Kirklin Washington Indianapolis and St Xavier Louisville.
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Indianapolis
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Legion Boxing Card Promises Strong Fight Night
Major Greene says the Armory program features 34 rounds tonight headlined by Billy Rose of Cincinnati facing George Kerwin of Chicago in a junior welterweight contest. Other six round bouts include Norman Brown versus Frankie Palma and Shifty Dando versus Rosy Kid Baker. Eddie Webber will be absent as referee due to a promotion. Jimmie Cooley and Buck Buchanan join the staff with Buchanan handling the first bout at 8 15 p.m.
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Cincinnati
George Kerwin
Chicago
Junior Welters
Norman Brown
Frankie Palma
Rosy Kid Baker
Anderson
Shifty Dando
Columbus
Ohio
Johnny Bass
Roy Pierson
Indianapolis
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Freddie Hill
Major Greene
Armory
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Legion
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Buck) Buchanan
Buchanan
Nebraska Coach Bible Urges Sharper Play Before SMU
Lincoln Nebraska October 1 Coach Dana X Bible focused on using the brain over sheer brawn as the Cornhuskers drilled to time plays and cut deadhead material ahead of the Southern Methodist game Saturday.
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United Press
Lincoln
Neb
Dana X. Bible
Nebraska Cornhuskers
Southern Methodist
Cincinnati Reds Directors Retire and New Board Elected
Cincinnati's National League club changed hands with the retirement of the old board of directors and the election of a new board. At the meeting C. J. McDiarmid James P. Orr Maurice Pollak and Louis Widing accepted Jack Hendricks resigning as manager with the resignation to take effect after the NL season ends next Sunday. Hendricks had tendered his resignation on Sept. 21.
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United Press
Cincinnati
National League Baseball Club
C. J. McDiarmid
James P. Orr
Maurice Pollak
Louis Widing
Jack Hendricks
Hendricks
French and Beck Compete for Roles in 1929 Cubs
The article profiles French as a versatile Athletics figure and occasional outfielder and pinch hitter, noting his speed and fielding despite weak hitting. It also covers Clyde Beck and Norman McMillan contending for Chicago Cubs third base in 1928, with Beck favored for defense until Rogers Hornsby reshaped McMillan’s batting and left Beck in utility roles.
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Los Angeles
McCarthy
Rogers Hornsby
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Phelan Names Line to Start in Opening Tilt With Kansas Aggies
Purdue coach Phelan selects Caraway and Mackle as ends with Sleight and Van Bibber as tackles for the opening game against Kansas Aggies. Sophomores Chubb and Miller contest the pivot while Harreson and Pest Welch are set at backfield. Yanevitch Purvis White Risk and Chasey Kissell vie for other backfield spots amid concerns over defensive play and aerial attacks.
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Bo Times Special Lafayette
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Bo” McMillin
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City Bowling Tourney Set as Elk Club Hosts Nov 30
Officials of the City Bowling Association and alley owners set the opening date for November 30 at Elk Club alleys, aiming to top last year’s 166-team entry. Edward Hofstatter will direct the event with Indiana drives and women’s events also planned.
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Butler Holds Secret Drill Ahead of Northwestern Game
Butler Bulldogs tuned for a Saturday showdown with Northwestern and the 1929 Big Ten dark horse Wildcats. The secret drill focused on correcting offensive and defensive errors from the Illinois Wesleyan game and introduced new formations after a forty minute chalk talk by Coach Clark. Puett, the strong center, was sidelined by heat but expected to rejoin the squad, and the team departs for Evanston Friday.
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Purdue Faces Aggies In Big Six Showdown
Kansas State to play Purdue at Lafayette as Bo McMillan reports solved tackle problems with Captain Freeman and Cronkite. Two varsity players, Weller and Auker, sidelined by shoulder injuries watch from the sidelines.
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United Press
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Southern Methodist of Dallas
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Dana Bible
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Violets Train in Mud with Punting as Focus
New York University Violets practiced in rain soaked conditions with punting the featured drill. The team noted short boots during Saturday's Vermont opener and eyes turn to West Virginia Wesleyan as this week's rival.
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New York
New York University Violets
Vermont
West Virginia Wesleyan
Franklin College Goes Football With Fair Prospects
Franklin College launches football with coach Lyle Butler and athletic director Grizz Wagner predicting a stronger season. After a 7-0 opening win over Rose Poly, the Grizzlies rebuild with eight returning lettermen, new players, and key injuries shaping the lineup as they face tougher opponents this fall.
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Franklin
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Butler
Former Stars Turn Coaches for Indiana Notre Dame Clash
Two ex stars Paul Harrell of Indiana and John Chevigney of Notre Dame coach the freshmen at their alma maters. Once opponents in the backfield, they will assist Pat Page and Knute Rockne when Indiana visits Notre Dame in Bloomington next Saturday.
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I. U
John Chevigney
Irish
Pat Page
Knute Rockne
Bloomington
Baseball Standings Show Tight Races in Both Leagues
American League leaders Philadelphia show a 102 46 record and a .689 winning percentage while Washington and New York hover in pursuit. In the National League Pittsburgh leads with 86 64 and a .573, as Brooklyn, New York, and St Louis chase in a tight race amid postponed games and scheduled matchups.
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Birmingham Takes 3-2 Lead in Dixie Series
Birmingham defeated Dallas 8 to 4 to move three games to two in the Dixie series. Sturdy homered in the seventh for the Southern Association club, boosting their series prospects as Ray Caldwell gained the win. Connally started for Dallas and was relieved by Tauscher and Barnabe. The sixth game is set for Birmingham on Wednesday with a possible seventh in Dallas.
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Kallio Defeats Thom in Straight Falls at Cable Tabernacle
Kallio defeats Coach Thom of Indiana University in straight falls at Cable Tabernacle Monday night. First fall 44 minutes, second 16 minutes. Untercard draws: Johnny Carlin of Sweden with Arthur Ray Columbus Ohio for 30 minutes, and George Balzer Salt Lake City with Dick Routt Anderson in a draw.
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George Balzer
Salt Lake City
Dick Routt
Anderson
Trot Record Broken By Times Special
Lexing ton Ky Oct 1 The world record for 2 year old trotters was shattered by Main McElwyn at the Kentucky Futurity driven by Ben White in the second heat The horse posted 2 03 2 03% 2 06% for the three fastest heats on record for 2 year olds and ranks as the top time of the event
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Lexington
Colstream Stud
Main McElwyn
Ben White
Slattery Beats Darcy In Buffalo Light Heavyweight Bout
Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo won a six round decision over Len Darcy of Grand Rapids Michigan here Monday night. Slattery was too fast for his opponent.
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Jimmy Slattery
Len Darcy
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Cubs to Mail $1.49 Million in World Series Ticket Refunds
Chicago officials announced a new record return of world series ticket money totaling $1,490,000. Letters of regret and checks will be mailed to ticket seekers for the Chicago games.
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Phil McGraw to Quit New York After Loss to Berg
Detroit junior welterweight Phil Mc Graw announces retirement from boxing after a ten round decision loss to Jack Berg of England in New York Monday night. Berg won every round.
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Kid) Berg
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Purvis Flattens Bragan in Toronto Bout for TKOContact
Hoosier welterweight Jackie Purvis floored Red Bragan three times in the fourth round as Referee Marsh stopped the bout for a technical knockout. Indianapolis fighter Carl Schmadel twisted a knee against George Fifield and could not answer for the fifth round, losing by technical knockout.
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Kansas University Faces Tackle Selections From Six Candidates
In Lawrence on October 1 coach Bill Targiss weighed six tackle candidates for the Kansas squad. Each contender averaged 193 pounds and stood over six feet, with Atkeson and Shopelin among the players scrapping for a starting role on the K U team.
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United Press
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Kan
Bill Targiss
Kansas University
Atkeson
Hiay Shopelin
Smay
K. U
Irsel Wilson Signed by St Louis Cardinals
Irsel Wilson a 19 year old outfielder and nephew of Jim Thorpe has been signed by the St Louis Cardinals amid growing attention for potential major league debut and development in the organization radar.
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Jim Thorpe
St. Louis Cardinals
Even Money When Series Opens
Despite a heavy inflow of Chicago money, Wall Street favors the Philadelphia Athletics to win the world series at odds of 11 to 10. The J. S. Pryed & Co. brokerage firm reports indications are the series and first game odds will be even money.
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