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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1929
Page
8
Chicago fans packed the park as the Cubs, labeled in their “murderer's row,” faced the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1929 World Series. Howard Ehmke struggled for the Athletics while the Cubs aimed to strike early, hoping for a decisive win as fans flooded the stands and bleachers awaited the outcome.
Earl Mastro of Chicago’s West Side battled Bud Taylor of Terre Haute to a ten round draw in a fiercely contested fight. Mastro showcased a sharp left as Taylor pressed the attack, trading powerful blows to chin and body throughout amid a relentless exchange. The bout ended with both men unable to prevail, Taylor’s aggression countered by Mastro’s blistering counters.
Columbus Oct 3 Ohio State football on its second day of prep for Iowa invasion. the squad torn down and rebuilt as linemen and backs drill separately before final assembly. Miller leads backs as the Buckeyes work on blocking and backfield plays in a tense, unpolished session.
Mastro presses forward with machine like offense while the sturdier Italian trades punches with Taylor. The bout remains competitive as neither retreating, the exchange revealing a tense, muscular contest.
Lorain management sells reserved seats for the Lorain-Elyria football game at Lorain on Saturday November 23. Orders mailed with payment to Charge Daniels High School Lorain Ohio. stamped self addressed envelope for ticket return. Tickets mailed November 18. limit four per person. $1.08 each. Only a few seats reserved for boards and faculties. general admission 50 cents with no limit.
In a drawn out session the backs were rotated for an hour or more under coach Stil, with Hauser guiding several Imes torn apart in extensive drills. A later practice combined the backfield and a second-team scrimmage showed the varsity dominating the play and forward passing. The status of the Ohio State backfield remained unsettled as Fontaine, Fester, Marsh, Heubrien, Usheizi, Selby, and Barratt juggled positions.
On an ideal Chicago day October 3, the second World Series game opened under clear skies and mild temperatures. No wind affected play as teams prepared, while unrelated notes mention an inventor and a coaster race.
Veteran Ehmke stars as Philadelphia and Chicago open with a high scoring tilt. Foxx and Miller drive runs while English, Hornsby, and Grimm contribute for Chicago. Root battles hard for Philadelphia with strong relief from Bush and Ehmke. Final lines show Chicago edging Philadelphia in a pitching laden, runs heavy encounter.
The Philadelphia Athletics lead the 1929 World Series after winning the opening game against the Chicago Cubs. Howard Ehmke's pitching and a late Foxx homer fueled a 3-0 victory as Chicago’s hitters struggled against his deceptive curve and pace changes. The Cubs, led by Charley Root, fought back but the decisive rally came after Root allowed a string of hits and Foxx homered to center.
Ex-Hy Eleven meet Canton Semi-Pros at Riverview Park Sunday afternoon in a pre fall test. The Ex-Hys, bolstered by ex college and high school stars, aim to roll on and keep their winning run, then train through the week for next Sundays game.
Oberlin prepares for Mount Union at 2 30 Saturday after a close 21 6 win over Oberlin last week Coach W L Hughes credits Oberlin line Bez for strong defense and punting Mount Union arrived with a 20 6 win over Defiance and a 38 2 victory last year Oberlin Mount Union series dates back to 1825 with a 7 8 Oberlin win in 1826 and a 6 6 tie in 191? The Ohio Conference opener sets the tone as both teams seek early season momentum.
Western Reserve University faces Carnegie Tech of Pittsburgh at Dunn Field on Saturday October 12. The Red Cats seek a real battle, while Tech arrives confident after beating Notre Dame last year. Coach Locke reshapes the lineup with sophomores and strong backs led by Saxe and Ed Smith, as guards Kor and Hurd, tackle pair Hepp and Davis, and ends Gray and Moss compete for spots. Carnegie Tech brings strong supporters and the Kittie band to Cleveland.
Western Conference teams tuned up for a busy Saturday with four inter conference showdowns and an intersectional bout. Illinois, Purdue, Michigan, Iowa, Northwestern, Indiana, Chicago, and Wisconsin prepared across Urbana LaFayette Columbus Madison and Chicago, aiming for strong showings amid World Series coverage.
Young Woody English wasted two prime chances in the ninth as Chicago fans watched. Hack Whitson started the final frame with a hot shot into Howard Ehmke’s midriff, sending him to the mound for relief. A Dykes error and a Stephenson single then produced the Cubs’ lone run.
Boe Spears leads the Minnesota Gophers into an intersectional showdown with Vanderbilt in Minneapolis. The Ferial coach prepared his squad extensively, predicting a challenging contest and emphasizing preparation.
Johann Dandee, former featherweight champion, fought Al Rube Goldberg in a ten round bout at Lennox Stadium. Goldberg was knocked down twice in the ninth round but survived before the bell ended the contest. Dandee claimed victory after nearly two decades away from the ring.
British police constables express frustration at a recent exam that tested varied skills, including house breaking, tax returns, and cooking tasks for children, highlighting concerns over the breadth of required competencies and the practicality of such questions.
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