Pirates Stay Ahead With Narrow Win Over Cubs In LCrucial Push
Pirates beat Cubs 2 1 on George Grantham’s homer as Meadows Hill and Kremer limit Chicago. Pittsburgh clings to a two game NL lead with three games left, while St Louis must sweep to reach pennant if Pirates falter. Cardinals win 4-1 over Cincinnati. Giants rally past Phillies 5-2.
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Fragmented humor and stray notes mix in odd diary style
A jumbled page notes various scraps including weather woes, a gas-range blaze, a divorce claim, Babe Ruth, and philosophy quips. It references press agents at a dairy cattle congress, a central Africa count, and a hint of civic boosters, all in a stream of anecdotal fragments.
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Earahe
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Congress
Uncle Sam profits from prizefight game this year
Washington D C September 2a INS Uncle Sam earned more from prize fights than any other party this year netting about 1 500 000 in admissions and income taxes for the pugilistic fiscal year ending with the Chicago bout between Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey. Other big winners were Gene Tunney and Jack Dempsey with 1 000 000 and 850 000 respectively.
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Gene Tunney
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Treasury
Paulino Uzendun to Meet Quintin Rojas in Mexico City Oct 9
In Mexico City on Sept 28 LA reports Basque heavyweight Paulino Uzendun will face Chilean heavyweight Quintin Reniero Rojas in a 15 round bout in a bull ring or stadium. Tentative date set for Sunday afternoon October 9 with promoter Baldomero Romero to confirm time and venue shortly.
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Paulino Uzendun
Quintin Reniero- Rojas
Baldomero Romero
Baseball Standings National League and American League Summary
National League standings show Pittsburgh leading with 93 wins and 59 losses, St. Louis 91 60, New York 89 61, Chicago 85 67, Cincinnati 72 47, Brooklyn 63 37, Boston 57 42, Philadelphia 50 48. American League lists New York 107 44, Chicago 68 52, Philadelphia 86? 61, Cleveland 65 48, Detroit 40 9, Washington 62 59, St. Louis 57 61, Boston 49 50. Yesterday’s results: New York 7 Philadelphia 2, Washington at Boston postponed by cold weather. Pacific Coast League games: Oakland 5 0 1, San Francisco Missions 4, Portland 16 Sacramento, Los Angeles.
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Tunney Demise Report From New York Fight Debate
New York dispatch reports Gene Tunney appearing to beat Jack Dempsey for the third time amid a long verbal exchange over a ring count in Chicago. Referee Dave Barry supports Tunney. Dempsey criticizes the count rule and plans further action via his manager. Dempsey seeks another title shot, while Tunney vows readiness to defend next year against a logical contender.
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Golf Rules In Best Ball Play Out Of Turn Penalty
In best ball golf a player shooting out of turn incurs no penalty. Teams may decide between themselves who plays first without a stroke. If the opposing side plays out of turn the stroke cannot be recalled except on the putting green, and then without penalty.
Dempsey Faces Offers for Fights this Year
Flynn announced Dempsey had two offers under consideration for the year. A October bout with Johnny Risko in Cleveland would see Dempsey guaranteed 150000 dollars. An England proposal would pit Dempsey against Phil Scott in London for 250000 dollars in November or December. Tex Rickard seeks another elimination tourney with Paulino Uzcudun.
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Nhat Dempsey
Cleveland
Johnny Risko
Dempsey
England
Jack
Phil Scott
London
Tex Rickard
Paulino Uzcudun
Makeever reshapes lineup for Saturday battle
Coach Midge Makeever alters the backfield and line with Schammel moving to halfback opposite Armstrong while Garrison remains at quarterback and Christians at full. Wing duties likely to Gerber and May as the Orange and Black seek revenge against Independence in the season opener.
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Heavy Champion of England May Not Tour U S
London reports the British heavyweight champion Phil Scott may miss the New York bout on October 28 due to lingering illness and weakened condition after losing weight. Sporting experts note he performs better abroad, but friends prefer no ring appearance until health improves.
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Tex Rickard
London
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George Cook
Phil Scott
Jack Sharkey
Peplino
New York
West Union Defeats Oelwein Golfers In Final Match
West Union won the season finale against Oelwein on a rainy Sunday at the visitors course. Scores were high due to steady rain and 45 degree temps, with West Union finishing 181 1/2 to 131 1/2 for Oelwein. West Union had earlier lost to Oelwein at home under better conditions.
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Courier Speeial Service
Illini Backfield Vacancy Looms For New Red Grange Type
Urbana September 28 The University of Illinois faces a backfield vacancy as Coach Robert Zuppke seeks a player to fill the role of a new Red Grange. Jud Timm is the brightest prospect if his injured arm heals. among veterans Frank Lanum Art Preach and Jimmy Stewart return, with Lanum likely to start. Linemen include 243 pound T B Huddleston and 232 pound L Wietz. Capt. Robert Reitsch anchors center while guards are deep and tackles lack standout height. Garland Grange may shift to wing. Open against Bradley Polytechnic to begin the schedule with Northwestern Michigan and Ohio State looming later.
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