Ruth and Williams Tie for Homerun Honors in 1922 Season
Babe Ruth hits his 41st homer of the year tying Cy Williams for the season lead as Detroit clings to a half game over Cleveland in the American League. Miller Huggins signs to manage the Yankees again for 1924 amid season wrap games across the majors.
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Who Will Be the Hero of the World Series
A reader chronicles past World Series heroes from Babe Ruth to Jack Scott and asks who will be the next to draw cheers and mythic status. The piece notes Ruth's failures, Scott's pitching heroics, and the unpredictability of heroes in baseball history.
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Gloucester boats jinx burdened win fishing race
In Gloucester Maks Oct 8 fishermen dread the international Fishermen's Cup races as a string of misfortune haunts schooners. Since 1920 several Gloucester contenders have wrecked or vanished near Sable Island, with deaths and near disasters sidelining crews and undermining hopes for a cup.
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Wisconsin Eleven Defeats Coe 7-3 in Hard-Fought Return
Madison, Oct. 8. Wisconsin trailed 6 to 3 at halftime but dominated the second half scoring a touchdown to defeat Coe College Cedar Rapids Iowa 7 to 3. Pence opened scoring with a 26 yard dropkick in the second quarter as the Kohawks led before the Badgers rallied for the win.
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Grinnell Plans First Big Homecoming Oct 27
Grinnell Iowa residents and alumni plan a large homecoming October 27 featuring Grinnell College Pioneers facing Drake in football. Events include a Drake meet, freshman game, campus stunts, Dramatic club production, homecoming dance, and stag reunion. The preparations are led by committee chair P B Somers with alumni and local groups assisting.
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Giants players name Nehf to start World Series opener
New York players say Arthur Nehf of Terre Haute will start for the Giants in the opening game of the World Series against the Yankees. Manager McGraw had not yet announced the starter.
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Chicago U Beats Colorado Aggies in 10 0 Thriller
University of Chicago maroon defense holds Colorado Aggies to zero points as Henderson blocks a punt and Rohrks adds a 28 yard field goal. Pyott Boal and a second kickoff score provide Chicago with the only scores. Colorado dominates the third period but cannot breach the goal line.
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Minnesota Defeats Ames Eleven in Hard Fought 20-17 Victory
Minneapolis university defeated the Iowa State college team 20 to 17 on October 8, with a tense start and ragged play from both sides. The game featured several fine forward passes and strong line plunges as each squad fought for advantage.
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Hawkeye Tackle Injured on Crutches in Knox Game
Town City October 8. Paul Krasuski, giant tackle of the Iowa University eleven, was on crutches after breaking a small bone in the Knox game Saturday. He will be out of the Hawkeye lineup for four weeks. Johnstone may take Krasuski's place or Fleckenstein and McIntyre may shift positions.
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Columbia College Wins Tilt With Mount Morris
In Dubuque Iowa Columbia College overcame a 3 0 halftime deficit to beat Mount Morris 13 3. Halfback McCauley scored on a 2 pass sequence from Wiley, who added a rushing TD and Alders kicked the extra point to seal the victory.
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Mason City High Defeats Austin Minn 41 to 6
Mason City outscored Austin, Minnesota 41 to 6 in a game played Oct 5. The Gophers nearly avoided a shutout when Captain Panson blocked a Mason City kick and returned it for a touchdown in the final seconds. Mason City used 24 players and tallied three touchdowns in the first quarter.
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Cedar Rapids Dominates Keokuk 56 to 7 in Stiff Showdown
Cedar Rapids crushed Keokuk 56 to 7 on Saturday, with Traer on a 30 yard end run and Harold Murrel named outstanding player. Kellogg, Novak and Marek offered strong support as Cedar Rapids opened a big lead by halftime. Keokuk struck back late in the game but Cedar Rapids sealed the win in the third period.
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Marshalltown Beats Eldora in Football Tilt
Marshalltown High School defeated Iowa State Training School for Boys of Eldora 16 to 0 in a Saturday football game. The host team moved the ball well with a strong passing game and multiple scoring attempts highlighted by key gains from Smith.
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Illinois University Beats Nebraska 24 to 7 in Historic Victory
In Urbana Illinois defeats Nebraska 24 7 marking first meeting in 18 years and first Illinois win in history. Gareth Grange scores three touchdowns in his debut for Illinois while Britton adds a placement kick. Noble scores for Nebraska and Reinbeck Traer notes a rugged game with Robinson scoring late.
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Aviator Harlan Gunnery Injured When Parachute Fails
The Nebraska aviator Harlan Gunnery, 18, Lincoln, was seriously hurt at St. Louis field when his parachute failed to open. He suffered a broken shoulder and possible internal injuries after jumping from an airplane.
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Poverty May Be Good Thing Says Pastor Shipman
Des Moines pastor Rev. R. M. Shipman urged faith amid tragedy and misfortune last night. He said poverty and death in the home can lead to a deeper understanding of God and encouraged perseverance in hardship.
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Tobey Polish for autos advertised nationwide
An automobile polish advertisement touts Tobey Polish as easy to clean and polish without rubbing. It claims the product leaves no dust coating and is made from a secret shop formula of Tobey Furniture Company. Available in popular sizes priced at 60c, 1.00, 1.75, and 3.00 at dealers nationwide.
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