Earnshaw and Root to Hook Up in First World Series Game
New York reports on the 1929 World Series opening, highlighting George Earnshaw to start for the Athletics and Charley Root for the Cubs. The piece notes Root’s strong recent form and Earnshaw’s status as staff ace, with Malone and Grove as alternate considerations amid Mack and McCarthy’s pitching plans.
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Earnshaw
Root
Davis J. Wallit
LN. G
New York
Coney Island
George Earnshaw
Athletics
Charley Try
Cubs
Altho ‘Matfone
Joe McCarthy
Reds
Letty Grove
Hed Sox
Grove
Mack
Connie
Hoot
Malone
Chicaago
Famshayn
Dodgers
Qisnts
Rube- Walberg
Red Sox
Indians
White Sox
Browns
Senators
Tsay
Eorge
Yanks
Connie Mack
Walberg
Ouy
Quinn
Cub
McCarthy
Nehl
Phillies
Ben
House of Mack
Charlie Rook
Pat Malone
Yankees Stars and Trades Mentioned in Brief Esk
Fragmentary sports note lists Ruth Gehrig Foxx and Hornsby among famous players with scattered team references. Mentions Yankees Athletics and Phillies hint at game results or rosters, but wording is jumbled and no clear event or date emerges.
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Ruth
Yankees
Glantsa
Phililes
Whison
Gung
Hornsby
Oaks
Gehrig
Foxx
Athletics
Vespengey
Simmons
Athietiles
Erie
Odoul
Hursty
Ballyhoo and press hype surround the late season baseball series
Promoters and writers flood the scene with colorful copy as promoters seek publicity for the World Series and the Cubs and other teams. The piece notes sellout parks and the challenge of filling stands, while reflecting on how coverage shapes public perception of teams and coaches versus players. It also highlights high school football stars Wellington Davenport and Paul Miller as notable talents.
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Iboys
Uupon
Ballyhoo
Fas
William Wrigley
Cubs
Tex -Rickard
Miller
Uye
Humbert Fugazy
Midge
Wellington
Davenport
Fullvack
Makerver
Davenport Boys
Paul Miller
West High
1929 World Series pitch duel shaping up at opening
Alan J. Gould reports the 1929 World Series needs a fastball battle with A's Earnshaw or Cubs Malone as top candidates for the opening game at Wrigley Field. Grove, Bush, Root, Walberg, and others figure in a rotation offering possible four-game climbs with rest days, while Mack may lean on young arms like Grove or Ehmke for decisive moments.
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Malone
Earnshaw
Hmit
A's
Grove
Ruben Walberg
Cub
tug—Malone
Guy Bush
Charley
Root
Portsider
Red Sox
Mackain
Reds
Walberg
Redt
Altho
Jack Quinn
Jack
Walter Johnson
Grov‘er. Alexander
Cubs
Hal Carlson
Sheriff Blake
Artie Nehf
Ace
Rebef
Mack
Rommel
Shores
Ehmke
Cubs Anes
Carlson
Serge
As Wees
Covengros
Nehf
Eer
Quinn
Blake
Legouri Stops Phillie Boy on Des Moines Card
Des Moines October 2 Tony Legouri of Des Moines knocked out Frankie Ferra of Philadelphia in the fourth round of their scheduled ten round bout. Jack Shaddon of Omaha Kantan won a decision over Britt Gorman of Minneapolis in zero rounds. Henry Falegno of Des Moines knocked out Sonny Lloyd in the seventh round of a forty round bout. It was the best fight on the card.
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Des Moines
U.P
Tony Legouri
Frankie Ferra
Philadelphia
Jack Shaddon
Omaha Kantan
Britt Gorman
Minneapoli
Henry “ Falegno
Sonny Lloyd
Dempsey Debuts as Fight Promoter in Chicago Coliseum
Dempsey steps into management with a big boxing show in Chicago near the arena where he once lost to Gene Tunney. More than 11,000 expected. potential gross over 5100,000. Headliners include welterweight champion Trem Chicago, Jackie Fields, and Vince Dundee in a three 10 round card. Iowa notes report Town grid scrimmage changes with Rogge’s position filled and pass drills continued.
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Chicago
Dempsey
Manassa Mauler
Gene Tunney
Jackie Fields
Trem Chicago
Vince Dundee
Standings Of The Clubs National League
National League standings show Chicago leading with a .647 mark at 95 52, Philadelphia at 70 41, Pittsburgh 84 44, Brooklyn 27 27, New York 82 66, St. Louis 76 73, and Boston 54 27. Yesterday Brooklyn played New York on wet grounds. only game scheduled.
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W. G. Pett
Chicago
Philaphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
New York
Oin'nal
St. Louis
Hoston
FAO
Gumeminel
Washington Vt
Philadelphia
Time of the First Half Confuses Rockne’s Team
Knute Rockne faces a tense moment as Notre Dame leads by a touchdown with minutes left. A substitute runs to the bench to report the half time, but returns breathlessly claiming it is half past something unclear. The coach questions the lapse while the player admits he forgot the signals.
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Knute Rockne
Sarffmen
Kipke
Michigan
Kipkeman
Rockneman
Notre Dame
Wininer
Min Os
Roan
FIGHTS LAST NIGHT AP REPORT DES MOINES RESULTS
Des Moines bouts featured Tony Legouri knocking out Frankie Ferro, and Henry Falegano stopping Bguny. Other early knockouts included George Kerwin, Gal-Long Tem Hawkins, and Cowboy Dark Wills. Matches spanned Chicago Seattle New York and San Diego with several outpoints and ring incidents.
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Associated Press
Des Moines
Tony Legouri
Des Motive
Frankie. Ferro
Philadelphia
Fack Shaddon
Omaha
Aritt. Gorman
Minneapolis
Henry Falegano
Bguny
Livyn
Davenport
Woman Champion Faces Tough Fo e in Match Today
Glenna Collett, defending national women's golf champion, faces Maureen Orcutt in the second round of the 33rd national championship. Orcutt dazzled with a record first-round 35 on the front nine, including six birdies and an eagle, while Collett built a solid seven-par start as two former champions exited earlier rounds.
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Taul R. Mickelson
Preas
Detroit
Mich
Glenna Collett
Maureen Orcutt
White Beeches
N. J
Miss Orcutt
Helen
Hicks
Hewlett, Long Island
Swomers
Gollett
W. A. Jdinson
Philadelphia
Sven
Lever
Alexa Stirling Fraser
Ottawa
Can
Helenb. Stetson
Leo Federman
New York
Birmingham Barons Lead Dixie Series With Home Win
Birmingham Barons, Dixie pennant winners, returned home to face the Dallas Steers after a decisive 4-1 victory in Dallas. The teams aimed to secure a 5th game advantage in the Dixie series as Dallas sought to square the series and force a seventh game back in Dallas.
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Birmingham
Ata
Birmingham Barons
Dallas Steers
Dallas
Barons
Bayak Havana Ribbon Cigars Described With Bold Pleasures
An advert praises Bayak Havana Ribbon Cigars with slogans of enjoyment and strong smoke. It promises large drafts of aroma and long filler that remains in the mouth, claiming bold flavor and satisfying puffs for only a nickel.
Rain delays first game in new Iowa stadium
Monmouth at Iowa football moves to Iowa City as heavy rain could soften the field. Officials plan to play at a later date if needed while the stadium nears completion for the homecoming event. Admission is free for Boy Scout members and gates open for a 2 30 p.m. kickoff.
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Iguvier
Towa City
University of Iowa
Monmouth- Iowa
Galiher
Business Man- Beer of Athletics
Towa Field
Hawkeye
State University
Western squads brace for weekend football games
Western conference coaches report each squad at full strength for Saturday contests as teams train with workouts and scrimmages. Notre Dame, Indiana, Northwestern, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Kansas drills dominate practice notes. Beloit and Chicago finish preparations while Mason City junior college suffers a broken ankle injury to guard Howard Ewing.
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Chicago
Tory M
Knute Rockne
No Dame
Indiana
Indiana-Notre Dame
Bloomington
Wildcats
Dick Hanley
Northwestern
Butler
Evanston
Harry Kipke
Michtean
Wolverines
Michigan
Champaign
Dinos
Kan San University
Kansas
Minnesota
Coe College
Minneapolis
Altho
Doc ‘Spears
Gophers
Cae Havidus
Beloit
Purdue
Kansas Aggies
Wisconsin Badgers
Colgate
Madison
Iowa
Vic
Iide
Wittenberg
Alonzo
Chicago Maroons
Mason
City
Taj
Howard Ewing
City Junior College
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Int'l Feature Service, Inc
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Wrigley Field
Robert
Legouri
Phillie Boy
Macks
Iowa City
Pi—Tousey
Hagerty
Sansen
Oakley Carlsen
Rogge
University of Town
Burt Ingwersen
Sue
Coach
By AU Demaree
Piloter
New York Giants
Helen Hicks
Londres
Monmouth
Bill
Steely
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