Babe Ruth Slaps Fortieth Homer Amid Showdown in Chicago
Chicago reports Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees hit his fortieth home run of the season in the Athletics game, narrowing the gap on Cy Williams. Walter Johnson struck out 12 Red Sox in the first Washington doubleheader, his last start of the season. Yankees beat Athletics. Cleveland edged White Sox. Detroit defeated St Louis. Washington won twice over Boston. Joe Judge started Washington’s double plays record, a world mark, as double kills reached 177. Weather was chilly in Cleveland for the final series opener between Chicago and Cleveland, Detroit saw Shaute and Cole perform, while Kansas City and St Paul held their pace in the American Association pennant race.
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Babe Huth
New York Yankees
Walter Johnson
Washington Senators
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Yankee Athletics
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Johnson
Red Sox
Washington
Roger Peckinpaugh
Cleveland
Zev
New York
August Belmont
Joseph E. Widener
William Woodward
Robert L. Gerry
Walter S. Vosburgh
Collins
Chiisto
Williams
St Louis
Ing
J. Sewell
Jas
Greveland
Cobb
Z Freg
Lawrence Hornsby
Cardinals
Peeekls
Oy Williams
Phillies
A Barnes
William Mitchell
Papyrus
Sam Hildreth
Admiral Grayson
Altho Hildreth
Euessine
Grentine
Finn
Hetmeron
Zev to race Papyrus in international event at October 20
Harry Sinclair's Zev chosen to run against British visitor Papyrus in New York on October 20 with Admiral Cary T. Grayson's My Own as second choice after committee deliberation.
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Zev
Davis J. Walsh
New York
Lackey Club Committee
Harry Sinclair
Papyrus
Cary T. Grayson
Heilmann and Hornsby Lead 1923 Batting Races
Detroit star Harry Heilmann leads the American League with a .401 average as the season ends, while Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis tops the National League. Eddie Collins surges to third with a strong finish, Ruth trails Heilmann in RBIs and total bases, and notable runtimes and race standings echo a season of sharp shifts and persistent stars. The piece also notes Zev and other racing and baseball figures, reflecting a broad snapshot of sports headlines.
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Chicago
Harry Heilmann
Detroit Tigers
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis
Hellmann
George Sister
Eddie Colling
Eddie Collins
White Sox
Callins
Babe” Ruth
Yankees
Heilmann
Ruth
Speaker
Jamieson
Cleveland
Horan Champion in Western League at Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, Ia Oct. 6. Horan of Des Moines is crowned Western league champion after beating Parcaut with a 311 average, entering a long title bout that saw a tight first fall in one hour ten minutes. He also posted 47 two baggers and nine punts, while Spires led hitters with a 475 average and 122 Fung. Turner and Kauffman battled to a one hour draw in the semifinal.
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Des Moines
Cedar Ranlds
Parcaut
Hugh Nichols
Thoredey
Alivertiss
Sois Ston Chay
Russia
Unoffs
Hora
Bnd
Turner
Clete Kauffman
Standings and results from baseball leagues yesterday
National League standings show no games scheduled. In the American League New York and Philadelphia beat Cleveland 6 to 1, Detroit 9 beat St Louis 1, Washington 8 to 1, Boston 4 to 2. American Association results include Kansas City 2 over Toledo 3 and St Paul 7 over Louisville 2. Minneapolis 6 beat Indianapolis 2, Milwaukee at Columbus postponed. Homerun leader hits 37 four baggers, Blakesley close behind. Smith and Conlan top stolen bases with 56 and 44 respectively. Other leaders include Palmer Sioux City 365, McLarry Des Moines .75, Luderits Oklahoma City .362, Blakestey Wichita, Avis Tulsa, Klugman Des Moines .446, T McDonald Omaha .345, Lelivelt Tulsa .344.
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Pourmier
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Frisch
New York
Toush
Cincinnati
Grimm
Pittsburgh
Young
Watemive
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Duncan
American Association
Cooney
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Combs
Lewisville
Brown
Indianapotis
Brief
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Branom
Good
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Chilearo
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Washington
Boston
American Associafation
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Minneapolis
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Homerun H Rt
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Smith
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Omaha
Lelivelt
Tulsa
Leiner
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Amer Ptapue
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Kansas City Heer
St. Traul
Columbus Waterm
Mente Ieee
A Tip For The Round In Golf And Radio Church Incorp
Miss Cecil Leitch notes no fixed rule for choosing clubs in the pitch and run style. Preferences vary by player and ground, with grip and stance affecting ball flight. A comment on club width and ground conditions follows, then a note that the Radio Church of America was incorporated in California to bring church services by radio.
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Walter Hagen
The
Radio Church of America
Californts
Laws of Golf Q and A from Innis Brown explainer
The article presents readers questions on golf rules and penalties. It discusses playing through signals, penalties for partner interference in four ball, and handling of a ball on a slope near the putting green. It notes that a player is not penalized until stance and grounding are complete, and that a ball stopped must be played rather than replaced.
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Flease
Blue Opponents Typically Know the Canvas in Ring
The article discusses Karl Blue's rising boxing profile under Mike Gibbons, likening him to Ketchell and Fitzsimmons. It notes his intense, businesslike approach and anticipated clash with Fritz Knipp at the cattle congress hippodrome next Tuesday, with Knipp aiming to replicate past wins.
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Ballyhous
Ong
Minneapolis
Stanley Ketchell
Bob Fitzsimmons
Staning
Earl
Aie
St. Paul
Tine
Mike Gibbons
Fritz Knipp
Cattle Congress Hippodrome
Fritz
Blue
Des Moines
Snipp
Tue
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Mikes
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Collins
Brandiers
Pacific Coast
Aurora
Shane
Chicago
Kid Howard
Eym
Httle Hoy Rhye
Yankees and Nationals Hit Totals in Ragged Scorecard
A fragmented recap shows American players like Ruth and New York figures in a chaotic tally. Rostan Cen fico National totals appear, with National and America totals listed as 32 and 17 respectively. The fragmentary OCR text hints at a Jets reference but lacks coherent context or structure.
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New York
Mrran
Fendricks
Pieter Rostan Cen
America
Jets
Giants and Yankees Catchers Scrutinized Ahead of World Series
The article weighs how Giants catchers Snyder Gowdy and Alec ton compare with Yankees veterans Schang and others. It notes the lack of standout star receivers on either side, emphasizes veteran handling of pitchers, and discusses pass balls, throwing, and defensive duties as the series approach.
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France
Chanmplom Chin
Hetwuse
Yanks
Giants
Ray Schalk
White Sox
Frank Snyder
Mank Gowdy
Young Alecton
McGraw
Tle Yankees
Samne
Schalk
O'Neil
Savereid
Perkins
Eateshers
Snyder Wise Catehiee
Uiteler
Snyder
Yankees
Mainy
McCraw
Kelly
Yankee Stadium
Grah
Gowdy
Unclear biographical note on a disabled worker and court issues
A garbled OCR fragment describes a person named Henny and mentions disability, hospital stay, and a court or medical process. It references betters and later a claim about a team or group behind a stage, with unclear names and events. The text is fragmentary and uncertain.
Giants and Yankees Edge Toward Series With Debutants in Play
Giants and Yankees plan to field a mix of veterans and a few debutantes as they prepare for the series. Key Giants include center fielder Comreche and third baseman Grok, with Mayers and Jackson among young infielders likely to see action. Pitcher Beuttley and Pennock are expected to start at least one game, while Yankees HBuggins may rely on Hendricks and Bengough in the outfield.
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Serius Society
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Uy Yankees
Hsste
McGraw
Young Mayers
CV Comreche
Bettieye
Jimmy O'Connell
Sant Francisco
Casey Stangel
Jack Beuttey
Jackson
Travis Jackson
Hittie Rock Club
Hasoctalion
Helnie Grok
Dave Bancroft
Luito
Pennock
Huggins
Aines
Hendricks
Benny Bengough
Calero
Herb Pennock
Red Sox
Boxing and Baseball Roundup From New York to Hartford
New York Pat Moran defeats Charles White in the fourteenth round of their bout. Milwaukees Johnny Mendelsohn stops Baldte Bochmeno in six rounds after a thriller. Babe Ruth’s alleged 40th homer sparks dispute over a single and an error. Wilbert Rebinesa signs a three year Brooklyn contract worth about 17000 annually. George Burns nominated to manage the Boston Red Sox. Hartford Eastern League champs beat Boston Orioles 9 to 1 in game one, with Baltimore dropping straight games thereafter.
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Pat Moran
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Charlas White
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Kiewko
President Johnson
Betsue Celeetorn
Billy Vienen
Dick Nalin
Milwauk
Johnny Mendélsohn
Tonal
Powndal
Baldte Bochmeno
Ballttter
Altho
New York
Babe Muth
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Ruth
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Ampera
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
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Cason
Eddie Waener
Philadelphia
Waentr
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Brooklyn Rohing
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IKE PLANS FOR GIG MEETING HERE OCT 16 17
Ike plans for a gig meeting in Waterloo for October 16 and 17 with delegates from 21 cities. Frank Peet of Chicago and a film showing Peet and Olle fishing on the Cedar River will be part of the convention at the Play Theatre. Interests include wildlife preservation and chapter organization under the Walon league.
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Mig
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Nathons Association
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Plava
G. W. Wood
Qiatte Association
Laialk Walon League
Alden
Ames
Hellevue
Cedar, Falls
Chariton
Des Moines
Duqbuque
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Pidera
Bark Dodge
Hampton
Ta Grove
Town Falla
Mills
McGregor
Mason Guy
Nera Springs
Odebolt
Osage
Tinekowell Omy
St. Ansgar
Waterloo
Leagues
Marshalltown
Cedar Rapids
Aso
Jaysteed
Gan
Ttod
Tashion
Russell- Lameon
Judge Wood
Baseball ruling on interference and overthrows discussed
A reader asks about a play where a runner on second tries for home after a throw to third goes off a fielder. The umpire calls interference on the shortstop, ruling no overthrow. The writer notes the ball remained in play, interference details, and asks Charles White to clarify the correct ruling.
Tentatively arrange junior world series in Kansas City
Kansas City leads St Paul in the American association pennant race as tentative plans begin for the junior world's series with the Baltimore Orioles. KC faces three games against Toledo while St Paul meets Louisville in a rising schedule as the circuit’s standings shift.
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Wih
Kansas City
St. Paul
Baltimore Orioles
Kanena City
Mars
Toledo
St Paul
Sikes
Loutevilla
Driver of Death Car in for Manslaughter
Des Moines says Fred Thomas an automobile salesman will be arraigned next week before Judge W. G. Bonner on charges of manslaughter for the death of O. B. Lee of Polk County. Lee, a farmer, died after Thomas’ car struck him and he succumbed in a hospital.
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Fred Thomas
W. G. Bonner
Thom
O. B. Lee
Polk County
Thomas
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