Athletics Beat Browns 9 to 5 in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Athletics defeated the St. Louis Browns 9 to 5 at Sportsman's Park to lift the series to nine games to one. Five straight Dykes hits highlighted a strong hitting display as Ogden struggled with control and Hale, Haas, and Cochrane contributed key hits. George Blaeholder finished the game for Philadelphia.
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Cubs Grip on Pennant Narrowly Slips after Loss
The Chicago Cubs fell to the Philadelphia Phillies 5 to 2, dropping Chicago closer to the pennant. The Phils earned their first win in 13 games, while a Cubs defeat or a Cardinal victory would end Chicago's mathematical chances.
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Ruth Likes to Earn All He Receives
Babe Ruth explains his attitude of earning everything he gets and his eagerness to challenge top pitchers. The game narrative notes his aggressive swing in golf and bat, with mentions of Bluege Rice Cronin Goslin Hares Judge and a Washington win over Chicago B 9 to 5 with Faber on the mound and umpires Owens McGowan Geisel.
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East High Football Schedule May Be Set for Turkey Day
East High mulls a Thanksgiving tilt with a strong out of state or state opponent if a deal can be struck. Coach Makeover notes two games in November are possible but unlikely, with the West Chicago Heights game likely the sole local clash. East prepares with blocking and tackling drills as West High conducts a scrimmage and plans travel to Cedar Rapids and Davenport for football activities.
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Decorah to Celebrate Ossie Orwell Homecoming
Decorah will welcome Ossie Orwell the Philadelphia Athletics hurler back to Luther college town Oct 11 for a homecoming game between the Winneshiek County Giants and a Cunscate team. Red Faber Buck Crouse of the White Sox will form the battery for Cascade Moe Berg will catch Orwell.
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Mandell Injured In Fight But Retains Lightweight Crown
Sammy Mandell, still world lightweight champion, suffered a fractured left collar bone from a first round punch in Flint Michigan. Despite a second round knockout by Jimmy Goodrich, a pre bout stipulation kept Mandell’s title intact as he weighed in above 135 pounds.
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Cedar Falls Golf Star Suffers Fractured Arm
Vernon Eyhl, Cedar Falls golf hopeful, broke his left forearm after falling from an apple tree on the Victor Speer farm near the Waterloo road. The injury occurred Monday and is expected to sideline him briefly.
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Missouri Tigers Face High Costs for 1928 Football Gear
University of Missouri reports a $100 per varsity player wardrobe including light airplane cloth jerseys, pants, coats, pads, and accessories. Additional spending covers tape, bandages, footballs, towels, and equipment for freshmen and reserves, with 72 footballs at $12.50 each and annual injury prevention costs exceeding $500.
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Yesterday's Homers Leaderboard and Totals
Yesterday's Homer figures list Gehrig of the Yankees with 125, Goslin of Washington at 114, Williams of the Phillies 112, Klein of the Phillies 110. The leaders show Ruth 50, Bottomley 21, Hack Wilson 30, Hafey 27, Gehrig 25, Bissonette 24, Hornsby 20. League totals show National 894, American 402.
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Miss Della Northey Opens Book Shop on Commercial St
Miss Della Northey will open a new book shop at 508 Commercial Street between December 1 and 10. The shop will offer the latest titles and standard volumes from top publishers. Northey, a former librarian with experience in Wilmington Pennsylvania and Indiana, will run the store.
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Boelter Announces Drake's Cage Card
Des Moines reports Drake University basketball will face a heavy schedule this winter coach Bill Boelter announced. The slate includes Minnesota Simpson Kansas Grinnell Missouri Nebraska Creighton Marquette St Louis and Washington opponents.
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Major League Hitter Leaders and Pitching Highlight
Summary notes top American League hitters Ruth Gehrig and Yanks with runs batted in and doubles leader Manush with the Browns, plus triples Combs and Yanks and stolen bases Myer of the Red Sox. Crowder of the Browns shines as he goes 20 and 6 as pitcher. Also reports a French insurance law extending sickness old age and death cover to workers earning under 700 dollars with shared premium costs.
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Parkview Gardens Plat and Deed Filed
The Waterloo Savings bank filed the plat abstract and deed of dedication for Parkview Gardens in the County Recorder Office. The triangular property lies west of Byrnes park, adjoining the Co G railway right of way, and includes 15 tracts 120 by 280 feet along with several larger parcels.
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Baker Faces Test in Corbett Bout at Ebbets Field
Sammy Baker of Mitchellfield takes on Young Corbett the third of Fresno in a two return twelve round welterweight title clash at Ebbets Field tonight. The bout promises a defining moment in Baker career as the prize and glory hang on the result.
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Heaviest outfield attacks in 1927 pennant race analyzed
New York baseball notes compare the 1927 Yankee Ruth Meusel and Combs trio with other lineups. The Athletics boast a stronger four man group at .327, Giants field a shifting trio around .320, and Cardinals shine with Hafey near .340. Defensive leaders include Ruth and Meusel with strong throwing and center field coverage by Douthit.
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