Ruth Hits 28th Home Run In Yankee Opener
Babe Ruth belted his 28th homer with three on base as the Yankees exploded for five homers in a 13 1 victory over the Athletics in Philadelphia. Howard Ehmke started strong for Philadelphia, but Ruth and company powered the late innings while Connie Mack’s A’s bounced back to win the nightcap 4 2.
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Beasel Turf Honors Poised Amid Juvenile Filly Talk
The Beasel, an import from Sun spot, emerges as a leading candidate for juvenile filly honors after two wins in three starts. Gifford A. Cochran paid 7200 for her as a yearling and she has earned much of that price back through a strong season. The Beasel is noted for a dazzling early burst, a key trait in short juvenile races.
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Helen Wills Dominates World Sports Spotlight in 1929
The article lauds Helen Wills as the supreme figure in sport, dominating women’s tennis and viewed as unbeatable in the Wightman Cup defense at Forest Hills. It contrasts her prowess with stars like Babe Ruth, Bobby Jones, and Johnny Weissmuller, noting Ruth and Jones peak in other sports while Wills stands supreme in her field.
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Jobless Englishmen envy working girls who surpass mates
In postwar Britain unemployed veterans blame rising female labor for job scarcity. Domestic service remains crowded with men turning to houseboys and cooks, finding cheaper, steadier help. Agencies note male domestic workers offer reliability and thrift, with aims to advance to butler or footman or save for emigration.
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Farmer Tom Chandler fatally shot in Texas raid ruled accidental
Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced an official report found the fatal shooting of farmer Tom Chandler by federal agent Captain Charles Stevens during a raid on his Poteet Texas farm to be accidental. The agent slipped and fell, Chandler was shot, and other witnesses substantiated Stevens account.
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New York Futures Market Feels Slump
Cotton futures on the New York Cotton Exchange fell about 2 a bale after government crop estimates showed total production at 15 543 000 bales, higher than expected, triggering heavy selling.
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Three Concrete Tennis Courts at Barkdull Faulk School
Will Atkinson announces Barkdull Faulk school will get three new concrete tennis courts. The project details include construction at the campus as part of the school facilities upgrade.
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Tennis courts to be repaired at Forsythe park
Contracts have been let for work to commence in about ten days. Three courts at Forsythe park will be repaired and upgraded to first class condition for tennis enthusiasts on the south side, mirroring activity at Woraythe park where courts are busy daily.
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