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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1930
Page
4
Joe Williams reflects on misjudging the 1929 World Series and laments being duped by friends Duffy Madden and Street. He recalls prior forecasts, laments Camara and Maloney’s upset, praises George Earnshaw, and names Amie McPherson and Dr Cadman in a rueful closing jab at baseball punditry.
Merchants led early Sunday and held a late game edge before Richmond tied with a down and an 8 safety. The setback followed a strong start as Mer merchants hoped to rebound in upcoming Riverside Olympics, with Shelbyville and others attending city events at Douglass Park. In other prep notes, Colleman seeks a 19 game and local teams urge attendance, while Earlham heads homecoming with Korn gold replacing Felix at quarterback after a broken arm.
Philadelphia Athletics defeat St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 1 in game six to win the world series. Pitcher Earnshaw stars, holding the Cards to five hits while Lefty Grove adds two victories. Al Simmons and Jimmy Dykes contribute timely hitting as Connie Mack’s club dominates with extra base hits.
Philadelphia reports the complete composite box score of the 1930 World Series. The record compiles team and player statistics across games, highlighting pitching, hitting, and fielding contributions for the series between the Philadelphia Athletics and the St Louis Cardinals.
Gabby Street, Cards manager, stated in Philadelphia after the World Series game that the team fought hard and gave their all but were outplayed by Earnshaw. Hallahan revealed a blister on his left middle finger hindered him from throwing his best, affecting control and velocity.
Six scraps will be offered on the weekly two bit card at Cable Tabernacle Monday night. Main bout features Jack Malone east side lightweight vs Dick Porter Anderson. Young Leach and Jackie Coogan bantams added for one four rounders. Women admitted free.
Franklin coach Tillotson may start Wooden and Downey the regular backs for Friday night at Indianapolis against Indiana Central, with reserves to handle ball carrying. About thirty players and two hundred fans will travel to University Heights for the game.
Notre Dame prepares for the dedication of its new stadium dubbed the house that Rockne built. Navy’s Bill Ingram brings a stronger squad to challenge the Fighting Irish in the season opener with stars Louis Kirn John Byng and Bob Bowstrom returning for key roles. Rockne plans a two-tier lineup featuring shock troops then scoringers including Carideo Savoldi Brill and Mullins.
Babe Ruth lauds George Earnshaw for seven strong innings and relentless pitching to stifle the Cardinals. He notes Connie Mack's bold moves to protect the lead, while Jim Bottomley struggles in a tense World Series clash.
Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, Yankee sluggers, will barnstorm again this fall with teams in New Jersey and Providence Rhode Island. The pair headline exhibition squads touring the region in October.
Philadelphia Athletics face a 1931 rebuild after winning the 1930 World Series. Connie Mack pinpoints aging stars and weak spots including Miller and Haas, Boley, and Dykes while grooming three rookie infielders Eric McNair Dibrell Williams and Frank Higgins. Pitching will rely on Grove Earnshaw Walberg Shores and Mahaffey to shoulder the load.
Southport high school aims to halt Martinsville offense as Coach Pitcher drives defense. Hart expected to start at guard with Pitcher in action.
Philadelphia October 9 Bing Miller Athletics right fielder made the last putout on a Wilson fly in the world series. He tucked the ball away but George Earnshaw wrestled for it and reclaimed the souvenir amid cheers. Miller earned the final out that clinched the win in the 1929 series.
CRAWFORDSVILLE Ind Oct 9 Wabash college eleven travels to Terre Haute Friday night to face Indiana State Teachers under new light projectors The Little Giants rebound from a surprise loss to Manchester and aim to return to the win column against the Teachers.
Hickman won the 150 target event at the Indianapolis Gun Club on Wednesday with 148. J A Smith scored 145 and F W Young 142. Um banhowar won the 50 target handicap with 46 and J Dooley took the doubles at twenty five pairs with 45.
The Monon Route adds a club lounge car to the Hoosier between Indianapolis and Chicago. The richly finished car features walnut trim, green carpet, ceiling lights, book and game tables, a radio, buffet service, and a smoking area. Located just ahead of the forward parlor car and behind the dining car, it is accessible to parlor and dining patrons at no extra charge.
The Hoosier departs Indianapolis daily at 5:00 PM and reaches Chicago by 9:30 PM. Southbound trains leave Chicago at 5:00 PM and arrive in Indianapolis at 9:30 PM, stopping at Boulevard station on 38th Street in each direction.
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