World Series Opens in Redtown With Coin Toss Decision
The world series opens in Cincinnati on September 2 with the Reds facing the Chicago White Sox, a 2:40 p.m. first pitch. The schedule has two games in Cincinnati, three there then two in Chicago, with a possible ninth game at a neutral site if needed. Eight-team ticket distribution details and a 28-man roster per club are noted, along with comments from Ban Johnson about league matters.
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Lonsdale Favors Pension for Former Boxers
Lord Lonsdale of England pushed a plan to pension former ring athletes who fell on hard times or lost earnings. He announced at a dinner that he would contribute funds to help fighters like Jem Driscoll, the former featherweight champion, live comfortably in retirement. The proposal aims to prevent lives of want tied to past glory and reflects long years of association with boxing.
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Burman Edges Moore In Round Out Showdown
In Peoria Joe Burman won a controversial round out decision over Roy Moore, a result praised by several sport writers as decisive in the event. The bout drew attention to Burman's tactics and Moore's defense in a closely watched match.
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Pat Duncan Leads Reds To First Cincinnati Pennant
Sept. 23 report praises Pat Duncan from Vincennes Ind as a rising star for Cincinnati Reds. The 20 year old left fielder is cheered for every play as he helps the Reds pursue their historic first pennant. Duncan had earlier stints with Birmingham and Pittsburgh, returning after an injury setback.
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Standing of the Teams Shows New White Sox Outfielder Emergence
The passage notes a new Red outfielder replacing veteran Shearwood Mai gee and warns the White Sox to watch this rising talent. It compares the player to past dangers like Duffy Lewis, especially when something is at stake.
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Mystery Verse Heroine Hidden in Plain Ribbon Clad Name
In this fragment from GOOD EVENING by George readers uncover the original of verse heroine Proorgette known for a ribbon in her hair. A mystery woman near the violin shop is identified as Sadie but is revealed as Georgette by a reader named Bob who writes claiming a verse touched her. The page includes a playful note from Tex Rob and mentions Dr Shallenberger at the Waterloo Hotel.
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Wapended piv Me Heine Zimmerman Leads New York Club
In a garbled OCR fragment, a reference to Heine Zimmerman linked with a New York club appears. The readable bits imply a sports or club affiliation involving Zimmerman, with unclear surrounding details.
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Coe College Faces Tough Season Under Coach Eby
Cedar Rapids Iowa September 28 Coach Moray Eby reports Coe football is far from optimistic with 35 varsity candidates practicing. A first scrimmage revealed trouble areas as Coe prepares to host Town Wesleyan next Saturday on Coe field and outlines a schedule including Ames Dubuque Monmouth Carleton Grinnell Cornell.
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La Porte City PTA Forms Permanent Organization
La Porte City Iowa September meeting of the Parents and Teachers Association was largely attended. Aghbough of the state university at Tama City spoke on benefits of a permanent organization. Officers were elected and bylaws adopted. Miss Rebecca Schleuter and guests noted. A local duet performed and community notes followed including a football coach search at Ames.
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St Louis Unclear Text Baseball Memo Fragments
Fragmentary sports note references AMERICAN LEAGUE teams and players Hailey Carter OTar Doak and Clemons with scattered numbers. Details are incomplete but indicate a box score or lineup context for St Louis.
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