Picking the New Yankee Manager A Yankee manager betting odds heat up
New York sports page notes a contest to pick the Yankees new manager led by talk of Babe Ruth Dan Howley Art Fletcher Bob Shawkey Charles O Leary and Herb Pennock Ruth emerges as unlikely candidate due to clashes with executive leaders and contract conduct Barrow still wields influence in player acquisitions and team make up despite managerial uncertainty
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Individual Comparison of Aces Means Little Before Series
Babe Ruth argues that world series success depends on team strength rather than individual stars. He contrasts the Athletics and Cubs, praising McCarthy and Mack as managers, noting experience and style differences, and highlighting that Cubs boast prior series exposure while Athletics batch shows defensive focus and quiet leadership.
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Blues Face Red Wings in Little World Series opener
In Kansas City on October 2 1928 the Rochester Red Wings meet the Kansas City Blues to open the Little World Series the first in KC since 1923. Officials expect about 60000 fans for four games with two more if needed. Games start at 2 p m and the series ends after five victories. Previous winners include Indianapolis Baltimore Louisville St Paul Toronto Toledo and others with no 1918 1919 series.
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Re elected officers head 1929 30 Indianapolis Women’s Bowling
Laura Alexander was re elected convent of the Indianapolis Women s Bowling Association for 1929 30 season with Dorothy Finn as new vice president and Annetta Crane secretary Alice Rudibeck treasurer and Race Johns sergeant at arms re elected. First games begin last Saturday in January on Indiana drives.
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Indiana Faces Notre Dame On Homecoming Test
Indiana University seeks its first victory over Notre Dame in 22 years as Pat Page prepares a full power attack for Memorial Stadium. Notre Dame, under Rockne, relies on Bernie Leahy and Jack Elder in a serious prep, with homecoming festivities planned and a record crowd anticipated.
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Knute Rockne Critiques Early Football Practice Rules
Knute Rockne argues the Sept 15 start rule for organized football practice creates unfairness between Big Ten schools. He suggests beginning practice after Labor Day with two hours daily, regardless of class start, to reduce two a days and ensure players are in better shape for opening games.
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Robbed ticket saved as bandits steal Byrne’s cash and valuables
In Chicago on October 2, bandits robbed Joseph J. Byrne of his money watch overcoat and shoes but left two World Series tickets behind. Byrne felt inside his pocket and laughed at the oversight, while police investigate the crime.
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Army shifts squad at West Point in practice
Army football practice at West Point on Tuesday featured lineup changes. Price moved to right tackle replacing Parham, Malloy took over right end from Kenny, and O Keefe returned to left half after Glattley filled the position following injury.
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Fastest 3 year old trot heats set in Kentucky Futurity win
Walter Dear captured the thirty seventh Kentucky Futurity at Lexington beating Miss Woerner who was unbeaten until the final heat. He posted the fastest heat of the year for 3 year old trotters with a 2 02 5 time in the opening stanza.
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Legouri Knocks Out Ferro in Des Moines Fight
In Des Moines Tony Legouri of Des Moines knocked out Frankie Ferro of Philadelphia in the fourth round. Bantam Tuck Shaddon of Omaha won a ten round decision over Britt Gorman of Minneapolis.
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Indianapolis Indians to Name New Manager for 1930
The Indianapolis club will appoint a new manager for 1930 with Johnny Corriden the leading candidate after Bruno Betzel resigned. Corriden, former Des Moines and Minneapolis coach, and ex major leaguer, is Logansport born and previously signed a two year deal. Betzel’s uncertain plans and rumors of Holke as alternative linger as Perry outlines a strengthened lineup for 1930 following a poor hitting season.
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Chicago Pug Edges Rose in Tight Ten Round Battle
George Kerwin of Chicago shaded Billy Rose of Cincinnati in a slugging ten round card at the Armory. Kerwin scored a left jab to win five rounds while Rose focused on body blows to take four. The verdict was a close one as reach and aggression carried the day for Kerwin.
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Better Route Offered to Indiana Notre Dame Game
Indiana highway director John J. Brown urges fans to detour six miles north of Martinsville on State Road 37 for the Indiana Notre Dame football game. He recommends routes via Martinsville on State Road 67 to Mooresville then Mooresville road to Bloomington, noting partial paving and congestion in narrow sections.
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Yankees Deny Collins Rumor Circulating in New York
Reports that Eddie Collins, Philadelphia Athletics coach, was being considered for Yankees management were denied at New York AL club offices. Traveling secretary Mark Roth said the club knew nothing of such reports, while secretary Ed Barrow was ill at home.
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Kelly Wins Connecticut Heavyweight Title in New Haven
Jack Kelly of Waterbury outpointed Elmer Howard of New Haven to claim the Connecticut heavyweight championship on Tuesday night. Howard, a former National AAU champion, had not earlier been defeated in a professional bout. Ralph Ficucello of New York stopped Johnny Dwyer of Athol in the third round.
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Did You Know That In Navy and Baseball Facts
ACK SHARKEY earned the nickname Big Skee in the Navy. His first improvised fight placed him as a heroic avenger after sailors robbed a boy selling ice cream. Sidney Weil, Reds owner, has an undertaker brother. Pop flies expose Hornsby as a defensive flaw from his St Louis third-base days. Pat Malone’s father, Christ Malone, worked as a night yard master in Altoona yard.
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Reds Edge Cubs 3 2 Behind Lucas Nineteenth Victory
ED LUCAS of the Cincinnati Reds limited the Chicago Cubs to seven hits and earned his nineteenth win as Cincinnati won 3 to 2 at home. Guy Bush allowed six hits with three in the eighth inning during a two-run frame for the Reds. Charlie Grimm returned to first base after injuries and his wild throw to the plate enabled the decisive run. No other major league games were played Tuesday.
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Big 10 Football Teams Ready for Hard Openers
Western Conference coaches completed three days of tough drills three days before Saturday games. Notre Dame and Indiana prepared for Bloomington while Michigan, Illinois, Minnesota, Purdue, Wisconsin, Iowa, Ohio State and Chicago also staged heavy workouts for upcoming tests.
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Pirates Take Game Richmond Exhibition Tilt
Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Richmond K I O League nine 14 to 5 in an afternoon exhibition in Richmond Indiana. French O'Connell Davis Swisher and Kelly secured the win as Pittsburgh poured in runs across innings two through five.
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Washington Manual Tilt Tops City High School Grid
Washington faces Manual at Manual field in a city series game while Shortridge hosts Lebanon at Shortridge field. Technical goes to Bloomington and Broad Ripple plays Martinsville, with Park School off and Crispus Attucks inactive until next week.
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