Star Philly Catcher Dies of Injuries
Walter Lerian a mainstay catcher for the Philadelphia National League club died in Baltimore at Franklin Square hospital after being struck by a truck. He suffered multiple fractures and lacerations and never regained consciousness. Lerian, 26, joined the Phillies in 1928 from the New Haven club of the Eastern League.
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Courage and fear in the 1929 World Series
Joe Williams writes that Howard Ehmke’s nerve under pressure defined heroism in the opening game for Philadelphia and that courage carries a spiritual value beyond raw power. The piece discusses how even great players like Rogers Hornsby can slump, while Ehmke’s mental edge shaped the outcome and challenged critics.
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Fields Defeats Jones In Ten Rounds For Welter Weight Claim
In San Francisco Jackie Fields of Los Angeles won a decision over William Jones of Akron in ten rounds. Fields wore down the challenger and won every round except the sixth though Jones could not make weight for a title fight.
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Hudson Reclaims Backfield Post for Wolverines
Inclement weather sent Michigan indoors for practice as Coach Kipke staged an intensive scrimmage in the fieldhouse. Hudson again took the back field spot, replacing Bill Heston.
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Former Local Boy to Help Illini Battle Michigan in Homecoming
Illinois prepares for the Michigan homecoming game in Urbana as about 55 000 fans are expected. Key players include Douglas Mills a versatile punt leader and Bud Jolley a 6 foot 173 pound end, both veterans of conference championship squads.
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Pugs Mix in Bargain Bill at Legion Tonight
Tonight at the Armory Chicago welterweight George Kerwin opposes Billy Rose of Cincinnati in a ten round bout. Other matches include Charlie Lupica of Chicago versus Toledo. plus six prelims totaling thirty eight rounds of boxing with familiar fighters appearing. The card starts at 8 15 with twelve pugs scheduled.
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Chicago Loses Star Full Back In Three Week Injury Absence
Red Burgess star full back will miss at least three weeks after injuries from last Saturday. His absence hurts the Purdue game where his blocking and defense against aerial attacks were key. Coach Stagg plans a power attack for the Boilermakers game.
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Washington Leads Prep Grid With Best Record in City
Washington tops Indianapolis prep football at halfway point with six wins and one loss, beating Tech in a late game and defeating Bloomington Kirklin Manual Broad Ripple Jeffersonville and Rensselaer. Park School and Crispus Attucks run perfect 3–0 records, while Manual endures a tough season with four losses and a tie to Southport.
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German Boxing Champs Arrive in New York For Debut
German light heavyweight champion Hein Mueller and middleweight champion Hein Dorngoer gen arrive in New York aboard the Bremen. They are under contract to Paddy Harmon and will proceed to Chicago for their American ring debut.
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Army subs earn regular spots on line against Harvard
West Point reports three varsity substitutes Price left tackle Hillslinger right guard and Lazar center have secured regular places after the Harvard game. The article notes improved offense and better protection for passers ahead of the Yale clash.
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Fordham Stars Out as Nites to New York
Fordham the undefeated eastern club prepares for Saturday’s game with Davis and Elkins. Several Ramsters Foley McMahon and Kloppenburg are sidelined with injuries and coach Cavanaugh plans no scrimmage before the match. Also noted, McMillan of Illinois wrestled a 30 minute draw with Manich of New York in a Monday meet.
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1930 Davis Cup Finals Set for Paris July Dates
The French Tennis Federation announced July 25 26 and 27 as the 1930 Davis Cup finals dates to be played at Auteuil stadium near Paris. All nations must enter before January.
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Harvey Retains British Middleweight Title in 15 Rounds
Len Harvey, British middleweight champion, outpointed Jack Hood holder of the Lonsdale welterweight belt in a fifteen round bout for the middleweight title in London. In New Bedford Jimmy Mendez knocked out George Cook in the fourth round of a scheduled ten round fight.
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Davies Outpoints Young In Pittsburgh Bout
Willie Davies of Charleroi bantam weight won a ten round decision over Franklin Young of Pittsburgh on Monday night in a United Press report from Pittsburgh dated October 22.
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Drake Capt Jack Barnes Leads Bulldogs For 1924 Season
Drake University captain Jack Barnes is the standout ball carrier and blocker for the Bulldogs, developed by Ossie Solem. Sixteen lettermen form the nucleus as Solem’s team prepares to meet Notre Dame in Chicago on Soldiers Field on November 9.
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Hoosiers to Test Powerful Ohio State Line Saturday
Indiana prepares to face Ohio State in Columbus on Saturday in a Big Ten clash. The Buckeyes boast a strong line and backfield led by Holman and Fesler, while Indiana plans early-week scrimmages and Memorial stadium viewings of the A and B teams.
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Uptown drive bowing leads to crowded women team action
Multiple leagues report on handicap sweepstakes and team battles across Indianapolis venues. Baker Bros girls tally 2,763 total with 2,613 in line scores led by Mrs. Ed Meyer 592. Uptown Five beat Van Dam 2,816 to 2,769. Mathews posts 614 for victors. Community Coal tops 2,988 three-game set. Thibodean posts 254 high single. Multiple leagues report wins, scores and individual high marks across teams and venues.
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Marott Trophy Golf Event Promises Trophy Presentation
The Marott trophy for the 1929 inter club golf contest between the Columbia Club and Indianapolis Athletic Club will be awarded at the I A C Wednesday at 7 30 p m A large banquet will followed by the trophy presentation The big match begins at 9 30 a m at the Indianapolis Country Club with twenty four players from each club aiming for the low gross scores and the cup for 1929 R L Beck of Spalding Sporting Goods will starter the tournament and invites entrants to arrange starting times by phone Officials will be at the course at 9 30 a m Wednesday
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Zuppke to Stick With Veterans for Michigan Test
In Champaign on October 22 Bob Zuppke will not revamp the Illini lineup for the Michigan game. With limited reserves he will rely almost entirely on his veterans against the Wolverines.
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Princeton Navy Game Hopes Rise as Guards Return
Princeton, N J October 22 Moore and Mestres injured guards return to practice boosting prospects for Saturday's game with Navy.
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Yankees hire Shawkey to rebuild for 1930 season
Bob Shawkey is to arrive in New York from Canada to take over as manager of the New York Yankees and begin a rebuilding plan. The club will consider trading or adding players including Hargrave Cooke Chapman and Koenig as they reshape the roster around Pipgras Sherid and Wells. Lou Gehrig and Tony Lazzeri are set at first and second base with left field and shortstop opening. Dusty Cooke or Sam Byrd may win left field with Ruth and Combs in other outfield roles.
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Prana Smith and Joe Ruddy Highlight Obscure Notables
Prana Smith of North Dakota sports a full mustache and beard while Joe Ruddy, a long-time swimmer with 1650 points for New Sora C, is noted alongside a Michigan Illinois game box warning about assistant seat requests. The obituary notes Joe Ruddy died on August 31, and cites his grandfather Joe McGrath, Ireland's heavyweight champion who died at 108.
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Five Jewish Boxers Halt Worthy Foes
Five Jewish boxers scored decisions at Madison Square Garden for the Palestine relief fund show. Al Singer defeated Davey Abad after a late rally. Jack Berg won a questionable decision over Bruce Flowers. Ruby Goldstein stopped Joe Reno. Yale Okun beat Matt Adgie. Maxie Rosenbloom dominated Joe Sekura in the opener.
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Hoosier Youth on Badger Nine
Madison Wis Oct 22 Coach Guy Lowman orders fall baseball practice as six of nine spots for next spring are open. Lester De Haven of Ft Wayne is the top catching candidate and likely to be the backstop next season.
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Yale Army clash set with Good as guest at halfday
New Haven Oct 22 Secretary of War James W Good will be guest of honor at Saturdays Yale Army game. The Eli eleven went through a light drill Monday and coach Mal Stevens said no lineup changes planned.
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