Gehrig Named Most Valuable Player of 1927
Chicago Oct 12 Yankee first baseman Lou Gehrig won the 1927 American League MVP honor as the writers choice for his all round ability and batting power. Heilmann and Lyons followed, with Gehrig receiving 56 points to Heilmann's 38 and Lyons 37.
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Chicago
Lou Gehrig
Yankee
Sultanate of
Swat
Ruth
Baseball Writers
Ban Johnson
Teague
Gehrig
Tony Lazzeri
Heilmann
Harry. Heilmann
Ty Cobb
George Sisler
Walter. Johnson
Roger Peckinpaugh
George Burns
Lor .Gehrig
Yanks
New York
Columbia University
Babe “Ruth
Cleuting
Grid Scrimmages Spotlight Midwest Prep for Saturday Showdowns
Across Indiana Illinois Iowa and Missouri colleges tested depth in varied scrimmages and practice sessions. Northwestern, Purdue, Michigan, Indiana and Notre Dame blended second strings and starters while adjusting for upcoming clashes with Chicago plays and Navy Pittsburgh and Kansas State opponents. Injury shifts and weather limited field work in several towns from Lafayette to Cedar Rapids.
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Ill
Ohio State
Northwestern
Coltus
Wilce
Lafayette
Ind
Purdue
Chicago
Champaign
Tillingis
Town State
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Puckelwaltz
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Minneapolis
Minn
Spears
Kakela
Nagutski
Navy
Lawrence
Kan
F. C. Capgan
Kansas Jayhawk
Kansas Aggies
Columbia
Drake University
Pittsburgh
Panthers
Dick Zvacek
Indianola
Simpson College
Workman
Upper Town
Fayette
Buena Vista
Mount Vernon
Cornell
Cedar Rapids
Coe College
Carrol
Golf as champions play it
Eastern Open Champion Johnny Farrell argues against using the brassie from the tee. He says its lofted face causes a tendency to misstrike and poor backswing. He recommends driving with a driver that has a straight face to avoid hooks or slices.
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Johnny Farrell
Michigan U Will Depend On Pass To Lick Badgers
Chicago, Oct 12. The burden of a long Michigan Wisconsin winning streak shifts this fall to passer duties under new coach with Yost moving Tad Weiman into the role. Puckelwartz leads a reshaped backfield despite a bandaged hand as Wisconsin tightens its defense. Stagg’s Chicago squad eyes a strong chance against Harvard while Illinois backs Humbert and Nowack in a tight Big Ten setup.
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Chicago
Michigan
Wisconsin
Yost
Tad. Weiman
Benny Friedman
Welman
Wiliam Puckelwartz
Altho
Puckelwartz
Wolverine
Badgers
Thistlethwaite
North Western
Purple Squad
Northwestern
Dick Hanley
Washington State
Haskell Institute
Ohio State
Hanley
Buckeye
Renter
Spears
Minnesota Thunderbolt
Herb Joesting
Pharmer
Geer
Stagg
Purdue
Harvard
Ralph Welch
Cotton Wilcox
Maroons
Town
Illinois
Althe
Iowans
Ohio
Ilinois
Fritz Humbert
Nowack
Renault Ready for Comeback Friday Bout with Delaney
New York Oct 12 Renault aims to rebound Friday at Madison Square Garden in a heavyweight clash with Jack Delaney. promoter Leo Flynn touts Renault as a top contender, seeking a big money path while Delaney struggles to gain weight. Renault, fit at about 195 pounds, returns from movies after a long layoff, while Delaney hovers near 176 pounds, risking a substantial weight disadvantage in their first meeting.
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New York
INS
Leo P. Flynn
Dempsey-Sharkey
Chicago
Madison Square Garden
Gray Fox
Jack “Renault
Renault
Jack Dempsey
Flynn
Dempsey
Leo
Jack Delaney
Delaney
Richard Dix
Kayo
Jack
Arthur Dekuh
Garden
Dekah
Pioneer Outlook Brightens Some
Grinnell football camp preparations quicken for the Cornhuskers clash. Rose to Davis form a promising passing combination as backfield stars McIntire and Liedtke rejoin in time for Saturday. Iowa players Skelly Jessen back in scrimmage after injuries. Miller Iowa State sidelined by a cold but due back soon. Fischer knee healing may aid against Illinois. Drake gears up for Pittsburgh Panthers as Barnes returns at quarterback.
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Grinnell
Cornhuskers
Nebraska
Rose
Davis
McIntire
Liedtke
Leidt
Nelson
Fischer
Simpson
Ilinois
Ames
Milind
Drake
Navy
Pittsburgh Panthers
Barnes
West High Seeks Linemen to Fill Big Holes
West High football seeks line players as Sid Stetzel and Ed Rohlf are lost to injury this season. Capt Hardinger moves to guard, Loomis Strain Kreger considered for tackle, Rust out, Moore may move center to wing. Coach Sarff aims for a stronger offense against Washington High of Cedar Rapids, despite a tough Fort Dodge prep.
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Ralph
Sarff
Sid Stetzel
Rohlf
Fort Dodge
Rose
Washington High
Cedar Rapids
Hardinger
Loomis
Strain
Kreger
Rust
Stetzel
Main
Kenneth Smith
Moore
Old Rose
Tigers
Des Moines Board ing Street car accident report
A Des Moines street car incident is reported with an empty car at boarding area and missing passenger details. No injuries or further action specified in the fragmented text.
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Des Moines
Robbery on Streetcar Strikes Conductor and Motorman
A youth armed with a revolver robbed the conductor G W Merchant on a streetcar last night. Motorman Frank Low was the only other person on the car. Loss was unestimated.
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Gers
G. W. ‘Marchant
Frank Low
Burling ton to Sign Rookies for Next Season
Hawkeyefuls Ed Reichle director notes rookies signed for next season all excelled in semipro play last summer. Promoters in Cedar Rapids promise a matchup if Clyde Drury defeats Dick Daniels, while Daniels says he has never been knocked off his feet. Malone will lead a club in the Mississippi Valley league next season. Fred Mollwitz fails to return as manager. contenders for the piloting job are Dick Manchester and Percy Gray. Marshalltown fans plan to attend East High game Oct 22 with 250 tickets sent to Marshalltown. if sold, a special car will run. West High reports 1,000 season tickets sold, with both student and adult sales thriving. West High plays Charles City Nov 4. Archie Kelsey may pitch against George Pipgras in Sioux City Sunday. Joe McDermott now manages Stockyards. Pipgras once lived near Anthon and Slayton. Lou Gehrig, voted AL MVP, is noted for his home roots and fondness for fried eels, a tale tied to his fame.
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Clyde Drury
Dick Daniels
Minneapolis
Cedar Rapids
Jock Malone
Downriver
Daniels
Marshalltown
East High
West High
West District
C. ©. Dunsmoor
Charles City
Archie Kelsey
Waterloo
George Pipgras
New York Yankee
Sioux City
Pipgras
Hanford
Kelseys
Pete
Latto
Hudkins
Clyde
Art
Lou Paluso
Dick Hoppe
Spug Myers
Joe. Benjamin
New York
Gotham
Ringsiders
East
Sammy Baker
Hodkins
Dundee
Samuel Lazzaro
Latzo
Cinco Invincibles and Cinco Cigars Ad Campaign
An advertisement extols The Most Famous Cigar Cinco for its taste and mildness. It promotes Eisenlohr & Bros Inc selling Cinco in Londres size at five cents and Cinco Invincibles in foil at 2 for 15 cents, claiming greater value and quality from Philadelphia stores.
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Eisenlohr
Philadelphia Stors
Ace Hocking 10 Get a Grace at Welter
In Los Angeles on October 1 1929 the welterweight scene features ace Hudkins from Nebraska challenging Joe Dundee of Baltimore for the crown. Hudkins and Dundee bring power and body-attacking styles as fans await the opening bell and a potential shift in the title.
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Angeles
Cal
Wildcat
Joe Dundee
Ace Hudkins
Joe
Baltimore
Ard
Nebrase A. E
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