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Newspaper
Indianapolis Times
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1929
Page
8
Ornelus M GIllicuddy defies critics as the Athletics rally to beat the Cubs in five games. Ehmke wins key games, Grove rests, Malone’s miscue in Monday’s ninth fuels late rally led by Miller and Bingling.关键
In Philadelphia on Monday Knute Hansen the Danish heavyweight beat Roy Ace the 237 pound Negro on a foul in the ninth of a scheduled ten round fight. Preliminary Charley Berlinger drew ten rounds with Billy Jones. Maxie Rosenbloom defeated Jim Slattery in ten rounds and Matt kneeman defeated Allentown Joe Gans.
Chicago fans voiced disbelief and disappointment after the Cubs were swept 4 games to 1 by Philadelphia. Criticism centered on managerial moves, pitching by Pat Malone, and fielding luck as Hack Wilson struggled with sun effects.
Maxie Strub of Erie knocked out Jimmy Hackley of Indianapolis in the second round of a ten round bout in Newcastle. Ray Van Hook of Detroit won a six round decision over Jack Hernandez of Erie.
Thomas O'Shea aged 18 an end for Passaic high school died from internal injuries suffered in a football game last Saturday at Passaic. The death occurred Monday in Passaic following the injury.
Mule Haas hit a ninth inning homer that helped the Athletics win the World Series game and broke the Hoover neutrality in the presidential box. Mayor Mackey rushed to the Philadelphia dugout to congratulate Haas as President Hoover claimed he had stayed neutral most of the game. Mrs. Hoover cheered Pat Malone despite the Philadelphia rally.
Butler hosts the strong Haskell Indians at Butler Bowl in a homecoming feature after two weeks off. Indiana faces Colgate at Bloomington as two nationally notable tests loom. Captain Hosier and Cavosie anchor backfield plans while Fritz leads Haskell’s line with Johnson at pivot and Dietz coaching the Kansas squad.
Colonel Jacob Ruppert announced a new manager for the New York Yankees has been selected and will be named within a few days. He denied reports that John McGraw would take the post and said McGraw is a fine man but not the chosen candidate.
Indianapolis wrestler Ralph Wilson defeated Dick Routt of Anderson in the main event at Cable Tabernacle Monday night winning the first and third falls. Clete Kaufman beat George Baltzer, Henry Burke fought Speedy O Neil to a draw, and Chet McCauley and Bobby Roscoe finished even in time limit bouts.
Notre Dame coach Knute Rockne plans to attend the Wisconsin game at Soldier Field this weekend despite a bad leg, while all players except injured tackle Frank Leahy are cleared to start.
Miller Huggins late Yankees manager left an estate estimated at 250000 dollars. A sister, Myrtle Bergins, receives 100000 cash and 100000 in real estate. Brothers Arthur and Clarence get 10000 each. Two aunts receive 550 each. Executor Bryan Clark Jr. of Brooklyn named. will dated August 2 1927.
Philadelphia October 15 report shows total attendance for five games reaching 190 490 with receipts 859 494 dollars before tax. Box seats at Cubs park boosted revenue, yielding higher receipts than 1928 despite lower attendance.
Colgate resumed practice in Hamilton New York after a hard fought game with Michigan State. Coach Andy Kerr praised the team and limited the varsity to an hour of light formation work as they prepare for Saturday’s Bloomington clash with Indiana.
In New Orleans on Monday Oct 15 Joe King defeats veteran heavyweight Jack De Mave on points over ten rounds. King earns decision as the crowd watches closely in a closely contested match between two prominent heavyweights.
Philadelphia Athletics stun the Chicago Cubs 3 to 2 to claim the world championship. Pat Malone holds firm until Mule Haas ties it, then Bing Miller drives home Al Simmons for the winning run as Rube Walberg seals the victory in relief at Shibe Park. President Hoover among the delirious 30,000 crowd.
Cincinnati Reds director announced Dan Howley signed a contract to be manager for 1930. He had resigned as St Louis Browns manager and succeeds Jack Hendricks who had also resigned. The news follows a leak during the World Series in Chicago.
Iowa captain Willis Glassgow will miss the Illinois game due to serious facial injuries. Coach Ingwersen reports the Hawkeyes are otherwise in good shape though shocked by the loss to Ohio.
Philadelphia OCT 15 The 1929 World Series produced famed moments for the Athletics and Cubs. George Haas hit two crucial home runs fueling a 10 8 win and a later three run blast as the A s rallied 3 2. Hack Wilson’s sun blinded catch error doomed the Cubs and Zach Taylor offered steady Cubs defense. Howard Ehmke pitched well in game 1 and Bing Miller delivered a late clutch hit to seal the title.
Veteran outfielder Harry Heilmann, once AL batting leader, was sold by Detroit to the Cincinnati Reds as announced by Charles F. Navin. No price was disclosed and all American League clubs waived on Heilmann.
The Armory hosts a parade of pugilists with ten and four round bouts led by Harry Memering and Billy Bowers. The eight bout card includes names such as Tommy Rambranch, Quinn Lee, Paul Palmer and Howard Jones. Jimmie Cooley directs the early action with George Grammel taking over, as a 38 round main event tops an all action program.
Babe Ruth declares the Athletics champions in Philadelphia. He praises Mickey Cochrane as the series’ standout catcher and credits the A's comeback, strong pitching, and timely hitting for triumph over the Cubs. He notes Hack Wilson and Guy Bush among Cubs’ contributors and hails the American League edge.
Midweek high school football features eight games across Kokomo Manual Rensselaer Broad Ripple Lebanon Elwood Shortridge Muncie Tech Sheridan Cathedral Arcadia Park School Pennsy Park and East of Xenia Ohio. Matches include Kokomo at Manual Washington at Rensselaer Elwood vs Shortridge and Friday’s Muncie at Tech. Roosevelt Gary defeated by East of Xenia’s visitors.
Nellie Mae Slate defeated the spring champion Agnes Hinkle 6 1 6 4 to claim the Shortridge girls tennis title at Fall Creek courts Monday. Thirty players competed in the meet.
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