THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 10, 1929

* 1929 World Series (game 2)
* Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia Athletics
* Major league baseball MLB

The top of the front page has a three column headline: "FOXX AND SIMMONS HIT HOMERS AS ATHLETICS SWAMP CHICAGO IN SECOND GAME OF SERIES, 9-3" with subheads, related photo and box scores. (see images) More in the sport's section 
Complete with 34 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally in good condition.

Background: On October 9, 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics defeated the Chicago Cubs 9–3 in Game 2 of the World Series at Wrigley Field, a pivotal matchup that demonstrated the sheer dominance of Connie Mack’s legendary A’s squad and fundamentally shifted the momentum of the series. Powered by a thunderous three-run home run from Jimmie Foxx—who became the first player in Major League Baseball history to homer in his first two career World Series games—and a solo blast by Al Simmons, the Athletics built a commanding early lead that exposed the Cubs' defensive vulnerabilities and pitching struggles. When Chicago attempted a fifth-inning rally, Mack famously summoned legendary fireballer Lefty Grove from the bullpen; Grove utterly stifled the Cubs by striking out six batters and throwing 4.1 scoreless innings of relief to secure the save. Beyond putting Philadelphia up 2–0 as the series shifted east, the game's ultimate historical significance lay in its sheer lethality on the mound; combined with Howard Ehmke’s historic 13-strikeout performance in Game 1, the A's pitching staff forced the Cubs to strike out 13 times for the second consecutive day, setting a blistering, back-to-back World Series strikeout record that underscored the transition of baseball into an era where elite, high-velocity pitching could completely neutralize even the most potent, maximum-effort offenses.