Connie Mack Long Shot Wins May Try It Again
Connie Mack aims to repeat bold gamble after Howie Ehmke’s upset win in game one of the World Series. Chicago crowds, weather concerns, and strategic shifts color expectations for game two as managers weigh pitching plans and possible lineups.
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Notre Dame humorist Knute Rockne stories teased
In College Humor this football season, Knute Rockne is praised as the sport’s chief humorist. Two tales poke fun at California coach Andy Smith and Minnesota coach Clarence Spears, recalling a quip about a missing ball after a Cornell touchdown and Spears delivering a Gettysburg style rebuke amid penalties.
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McCarthy’s error blamed for Cubs’ opener in 1929 World Series
Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Howard Ehmke delivered a masterful opener while Joe McCarthy overused pinch hitters in the Cubs’ defeat. The United Press notes Ehmke’s impact, the behind scenes controversy over his absence earlier, and the legacy of his 1929 World Series performance with a record strikeout total.
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Worthington One-Hits Glory in World Series Hint
The Kansas City Blues stop the Rochester Red Wings in a minor league World Series, with Red Worthington delivering steady hitting and flawless fielding. Veteran Frank Boyle predicts Worthington moves to a big league uniform by 1931, likely with the Cardinals who control Rochester. MACKS FAVORITES Waterloo supports Connie Mack’s A’s over the Cubs, as local crowds cheer the underdog. Government hatcheries claim U S waters yielded 7,000,000,000 fish last year.
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Yost Seeks Help as Michigan Prep for Purdue
Chicago October reports show coach Yost still shaping Michigan football, handing reins to Kipke while seeking input on Purdue play. Michigan aims to a stronger front line defense for the Big Ten opener, with Iowa and Ohio State looming and injuries affecting captain Willis Glassgow.
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Bleacher Fans Wont Even Play Cards at Wrigley Field
Thousands of prospective bleacherites lined up before sunrise at Wrigley Field to buy about 12 500 bleacher seats at one dollar each. Toppened by rain clouds, the crowd carried sandwiches, a pillow or stool and some brought checker boards and cards while waiting for the ticket office to open.
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Western Reserve Has Iowa Men in Athletic Offices
Iowa influence runs through Western Reserve University football this fall with Gordon Locke, Iowa's 1921 22 star quarterback, as head coach and athletics director. George D. Thompson guides the line while Chan F. Goulter aids the backfield, leveraging Hawkeye ties at Cleveland's Western Reserve.
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Ehmke Granted One More Chance by Mack at Shibe Park
Howard Ehmke, veteran pitcher for the Athletics, sought another chance after a sore arm kept him on the bench most of the season. Connie Mack agreed to delay suspending him and promised to recall Ehmke when his arm improved, a hopeful exchange that followed Ehmke’s late season revival.
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Rochester Gains on Kansas City 8-1 Victory
Rochester Red Wings beat the Kansas City Blues 8 to 1 to narrow the series gap to three victories to two. Billy Southworth’s club showed strong pitching and timely hitting to seize the win and boost morale in a game billed as part of the title world’s series.
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Pioneers on Defense at Grinnell. Wath Seeks Strong Reserve Line
Grinnell College coach Fuzz Wath faced a tough challenge selecting a flexible reserve defense yesterday. He pitted his Grinnell regine lars against strong opposition to test adaptability and shift capabilities amid a variable foe.
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Ehmke Star Shines as A's Open World Series Win
Howard Ehmke delivered a stunning opening game victory over the Cubs, striking out 13 batters and slowing the pace with his famous slow ball. Connie Mack’s squad heads to Philadelphia now, with Ehmke’s performance shaping expectations for the rest of the series. Pat Malone and George Earnshaw hover as pitching options as Cubs face new challenge.
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