Yankees Pirates Set for a Close 1927 World Series Start
Assembling for the World Series, the Yankees and Pirates appear evenly matched after a tight September display. The Yankees carry a heavier hitting edge led by Ruth and Gehrig, while the Pirates rely on Kremer and strong pitching in the closing month. The series opener pits Kremer against Hoyt with high hopes for a record crowd.
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Pirates
Boas
Ruth
Gehrig
Yankees
Kremer
Reds
Bucs
Waite Hoyt
Yankee
George Pipgras
Wiley Moore
Urban Shocker
Herb Pennock
Southpaw
Dutch Reuther
Pirate
World Series Names and Batting Marks Highlighted
In Pittsburgh on October 3 United Press notes that World Series rosters reveal players middle names such as John Beverly Gooch and Julian Valentine Vera. It also compares Ruths home run records with Elmer Smiths three run shot and mentions Hank Gowdys .545 series batting mark alongside Frank Frisch and other stats. The article previews age and experience of Series players.
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Paul Hopkins
Washington Senators
George Herman Ruth
Ruth
Bambino
Babe
Tate
Dineen
Lou Gehri
United Press
Pittsburgh
John Beverly Gooch
Yankee
Julian Valentine Vera
Joseph Aloysius Dugan
Babe Ruth
Elmer Smith
Leveland Indians
Brooklyn Robis
Yankees Pirates Prepare for World Series Opener in Pittsburgh
Workers rush to finish temporary bleachers at Forbes Field as Yankees and Pirates arrive. Limited seating floods box offices, with Dreyfuss losing up to 360000 on 41000 capacity. First two games planned at Pittsburgh then three in New York. rain could push dates back.
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Paul W. White
United Press
Pittsburgh
Forbes Field
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pirates
Paul Waner
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Yankees
Yank Rooters
Manhattan
Pirate
Cincinnati
New York
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh Park
Ages in the Pirates and Yankees rosters
The Pirates and Yankees each list 29 years as the team age. Youngest is Pirates outfielder Fred Bricknell who turns 20 on Nov 9. Pirates oldest is Zie Groh who turned 36 on Sept 18. Yankees young star Tony Lazzeri will be 23 on Dec 6, while Urban Shocker will be 86 on the 22nd of next month.
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Fred Bricknell
Pirates
Zie Groh
Groh
Yanks
Tony Lazzeri
Urban Shocker
If Your Fountain Pen Leaks Try Parraffin or Soap On Thread
If your fountain pen leaks apply paraffin or soap to the thread before screwing on the top to seal it. This quick tip advises treating the thread to stop ink leakage and keep the pen from leaking during use.
National League All Stars Chosen By 20 Baseball Experts
Baseball columnist Billy Evans surveys 20 NL players, managers, and umpires to name two best teams from NL stars. Highlights include Gabby Hartnett and Earl Smith as top position choices, Ray Kremer cited as top pitcher but hurt by knee, Charley Root favored as pitcher, and Bill Terry ahead of Jim Bottomley at first base.
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Billy Evans
Bob O'Farrell
St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinal
Gabby” Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Earl Smith
Pittsburgh
Ray Kremer
Pirate
Kremer
Charley Root
Chicaao Cubs
Alexander
Haines
Bill Terry
Jim Bottomley
Cardinals
National League experts pick standard stars and bench for 1920s team
NL experts favor Terry infield prowess and strong batting this year with Joe Harris second for timely hitting. Hornsby edges Fried at second on double plays, Wright at short, Traynor at third for Pirates. Jackson shines after knee injury, Waner brothers secure center and right, Cuyler left, Barnhart Roush strong in lineup. Wilson unrewarded by Cubs for bat value.
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Smith
Pittsburgh Hartnett
Chicago
Joe Kremer
Pittsburgh
Reot
Alexander
St. Louis
Steve
Haines
Terry
New York
Harris
Frisch
Hornsby
Lindstrom
Traynor
Jackson
Wright
Cuyler
Barnhart
Roush
L. Waner
Oreghe Oe
Wilson
P. Waner
Joe Harris
Rogers Hornsby
Franke Fried
Horneby
Pirate
Glenn Wright
Pie” Traynor
Bueh
Waner Boys
Cuylerig
Ed Roush
Cubs
Buffaloes Rally to Tie World Series As Mad Hen Lead Shrinks
In Toledo, Buffaloes from the International League win game three 6 to 2 after dropping the first two. Bullet Joe Bush started for the Mud Hens but was knocked out in the first inning. Proffitt held Toledo to six hits as Al Tyron and Fred Fajnord each had three hits for Buffalo.
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Uren
Buffalo
Toledo
Ohio
Bvions
Joe Bush
Mud Hena
Proffitt
al Tyron
Fred Fa
Yankees Arrive in Pittsburgh for Pirate Series Opener
Twenty five Yankees arrived from New York to meet the Pirates in a world series tune up in Pittsburgh. A light drizzle dampened fan enthusiasm as they checked into Union Station and gathered at a hotel, with Donie Moab leading the Coranir crew in practice ahead of the series.
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Union Station
Pate
Bears and Benny Friedmans Pro Grid Action Summary
Chicago Bears beat Green Bay 7 to 6 with Paddy Driscoll booting a late dropkick after a touchdown. Benny Friedman led Clevelanders in a 6 to 0 tie with New York Giants, amid jumbled standings and stray commentary about games at a windy, rain-soaked park.
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BEARS
Benny Friedmans
United Prema
Chicago Bears
Green Bay Packers
Benny Friedman
Clevelanders
New York Gilante
Paddy Driscoll
Driscoll
Green Bay
Chicago Cardinals
Patteville
Chicago Beare
New York Giants
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Dayton
Providence
Buffalo
Philadelphia
New Britain
Cochran Defends 14 2 Balk Line Title In Final Block
Hollywood billiards star Walker Cochran overcame a large deficit to defeat German challenger Eric Hagenlacher in Chicago. Cochran clinched the world balk line championship with a final score of 1600 to 1474 after a dramatic late surge in the 1500 point event.
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Chicago
Walker Cochran
Hollywood
Pirates Pennant Record Through 1928
The Pirates have captured pennants since 1900 and left the first division fewer times than any other club over 28 seasons. They spent four years in the second division from 1914 to 1917. Only the Giants have more pennants, ten, while the New Yorkers left the top division five times. Fred Clarke managed the Pirate champions of 1901 02 05 09 and Bill McKechnie served as manager.
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Prema
Pirates
Giants
New Yorkers
Fred Clarke
Pirate
Bill McKerhnie
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Hank Gowdy
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Tak
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Lindy Land
Cal
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Goodrich
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Irwin
Washington
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al Schacht
Hagenlacher
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Cal Farley
Amarillo
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