Yankees Prove They Hit Curve Balls In Series
New York defeats Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in Game 2 at Forbes Field as the Yankees aim to close out the World Series. Pennock may start, with Herb cleared to pitch once knee heals, while Pirates rely on Lee Meadows to stem the tide. The Yankees break the curve ball myth by solving Vic Aldridge.
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Frank Getty
United Press
New York
Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Board of Strategy
Yankees
Corsairs
Forbes Field
Miller Huggins
Pennock
Hole
Wiley Moore
Herb Pennock
Herb
Pirates
Cardinals
Lee Meadows
Lee
Donie Bush
Ray Kremer
Vic Aldridge
Warners
Buccaneers
Pirate
Clyde Barnhart
Kiki” Cuyler
Waner Brothers
Pittsburgh
Yanks
Pipgras Wins Postseason Start for Yankees in 1927 World Series
George Pipgras, under manager Miller Huggins, pitched seven hits and two runs over six innings as the Yankees beat the Pirates 6-2 to take a 2-0 lead. Pipgras, long a bench player, justified the faith shown in him since 1923, rising from minor league assignments to a decisive World Series start.
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Paul W. White
United Press
New York
Miller Huggins
New York Yankees
Pittsburgh Pirates
Huggins
George Pipgras
Iowan
Pirates
Yankees
Piogras
Pipgras
Herb Pennock
George
Progras
Nashville
St. Paul
Yankee
Proper reception and hustle on a football line
The article outlines a back’s start and ball reception technique. It emphasizes a low stance with quick steps, a secure pocket for the ball, and maintaining two-handed control through the line. It notes signaling timing, eye focus, and safe hand placement to avoid fumbles.
Benny Bengough The Yankee Catcher Who Rose After Setbacks
The article outlines Benny Bengough's baseball career from Niagara University through the International League Buffalo club in 1918 to his trade to the Yankees in 1922. It notes his early struggle behind Wally Pipp Sehang then improvement, arm injury keeping him from the 1926 World Series, and a comeback as a regular catcher by 1928 with strengthened throws to second base.
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George
Benny Bengough
Benny
Niagara University
Buffalo Club
Yankees
Wally Sehang
Huggins
Ancient Order of Frothblowers Grows in England
Organized last June the Ancient Order of Frothblowers has 200000 members in England and has raised tens of thousands of dollars to aid waifs in London slums.
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Ancient
Order of Frothblowers
England
London
Hendricks Out With Salve For Pirate Fans
Cincinnati Reds manager Hendricks speaks before the World Series final game saying no series ends until the last man is out. He notes the Pirates have not looked as strong in early games but warns of their quick attack and the chance Meadows or Hill may appear in the series.
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Cincinnati Reds
United Press
New York
Pirates
Meadows
Hill
Clovis to face Sandies with full lineup debut
Amarillo Sandies prepare for tomorrow's 2 PM game at Texan Park against Clovis. Flenniken and Hudgins are unavailable, while last year Clovis beat Amarillo 27 to 6 and seeks revenge after a Hereford win. Expect a large crowd after scrimmages and the World Series.
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Amarillo Sandies
Clovis
Flenniken
Hudgins
Amarillo
Hereford
Cactus Land
Sandies
Texan Park
Yaqui Joe and Sandow Meet in Silent Standby for Armory Fight
Promoters expect a near 1 million dollar gate if the Yaqui Joe versus Bobby Sandow match draws a big crowd. Tickets are on sale at City Drug Store for the Fifth and Adams armory showdown with preliminaries at 8:30 and main event around 9. Both contenders offered no comments on chances.
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Bobby Sandow
Land of
Manana
Sandow Hag
City Drug Store
Armory
Fifth
Adams Street
Record Averages Highlight Yankees Pirates Start
The Yankees own a best team average of .444 with Mark Koenig as a leader. Pittsburgh bats .246 in the first two games while New York posts .262. Fielding percentages stand at .986 for the Yankees and .949 for the Pirates.
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Mark Koenig
Pittsburgh
Yankees
Yanks
Pirates
DeGrassi Named National Aide To U S War Veterans Leader
W D DeGrassi of the American Ex Press in Amarillo has been appointed national aide-de-camp to the commander in chief of the United Spanish War Veterans. The announcement comes from W R Duke Texas department commander at Wichita Falls. DeGrassi is a longtime Amarillo camp leader and is acclaimed for his state wide service to the organization.
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W. D. DeGrassi
American Ex Press Company
United States
W. R. Duke
Texas
Wichita Falls
DeGrassi
Amarillo
the United Spanish War Veterans
Ofson
State Department
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POP Warner
Stanford
St. Mary's
Biff Hoffman
Billy Evans
Base
Hendricks
Yaqui Joe
Sandow
Yankee Stadium
Waite Hoyt
Joe Dugan
Hoyt
Tony Lazzeri
Paul Waner
Remy Kremer
Babe Ruth
Polk Street
National
United Spanish War Vets
Amarillo National
Frank B. Salter
IN Fair Theatre
Dobbs
Adams
Pavc
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