Giants edge means little on statistics
Washington and New York meet as pennant rivals in a discussion of season averages and clutch hitting. The analysis argues that overall team numbers mislead, with key players like Frisch, Peckinpaugh, Judge, Groh, and Selhold contrasted against Meusel, Wilson, and Gowdy, and concludes pitching and breaks decide the series.
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Washington Senators
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Senators
Frisch
Harris
Washington Iacor
Jackson
Peckinpaugh
Peck
Judge
Kelly
Terry
McGraw
Ruel
Gowdy
Young
Meuscel
Snyder
Wilson
Athens High Faces Massillon With Weakened Line
Athens High prepares to meet Massillon next Saturday with a depleted lineup as Ed Algeo returns to the injured list and Pearl Carmichael is out. Ted Schmidt or Dwight Meighen may fill in, with Boyd Pritchard likely at right end. Coach Wise will decide trip eligibility after this week's scrimmage.
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Athens High
Massilon
Wise
Pearl Carmichael
Ted Schmidt
Dwight Meighen
Ed Alveo
Boyd Pritchard
Murray City
Foes Seek Curtailment of Dominion Turf Racing
Ottawa reports efforts under way to reduce the number of tracks in action and shorten racing programs for the next season as opponents of racing in Canada press for curbs in turf activities.
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Ottawa
Ont
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Dominion
World Series betting spree in New York
Bettors favored the Washington Senators at even money in the World Series against the New York Giants. Wagers reported include a $5,000 stake against $5,550 in the Senators’ favor, a $20,000 bet on the Senators at even money, and $11,000 against $10,000 that the Giants win the opening game.
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Jack Doyle
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G. B. Chandenedos and Company
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Toledo Boy Granted Injunction In Eligibility Dispute
Common Pleas Judge James L. Martin granted a temporary injunction allowing 17 year old HE Meese of Scott High to play against the Ohio High School Athletic Association alleging he was kept from attending school due to his mother’s illness. The association warned that all Scott High games could be canceled if he plays.
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Athlet's Association
French prodigy dominates golf scene at 14
Mile Simone de la Chaume of France bursts into prominence after a strong showing in the French open ladies golf championship at age 14. Her early success follows the path of tennis star Suzanne Lengien, signaling a bright future in golf.
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France
Mile
Simone de la Chaume
Suzanne Lengien
Risko and Burke Scrap Tonight in Cleveland Boxing
Johnny Risko of Cleveland and Marty Burke were to meet in the feature bout of the last open air boxing show at the Olympic arena just outside Cleveland. The card also lists Eddie Anderson of Chicago against Louis De Arco with Marty Horvath of Mansfield versus Benny Gershe and Ted Smith of Canton versus Tommy Bunch in other bouts.
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Marty Burke
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Louis de Arco
Marty Horvath
Mansfield
Benny Gershe
Ted Smith
Canton
Tommy Bunch
Chicago Opera Star Takes Up Boxing for Dempsey Bout
A Chicago grand opera star has begun boxing training as he eyes a possible bout with Dempsey. The move signals a crossover from stage to ring as he tunes up for a potential match.
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Chicago
Four Veterans to Officiate at World Series
Four veteran umpires will officiate the World Series with American League representers Tommy Dinneen and Bill Connolly and National League picks Bill Klein and Ernest Quigley. The panel, paid 2060 plus expenses, reflects the customary AL rotation and seasoned experience to ensure a well managed series.
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Neen
American ‘League
Bill Klei
Ernest Quigley
Nation
Greatest football play I have seen in 1924 era history
The author recalls a 1922 Polo Grounds game when Lafayette held a 13 0 halftime lead over Washington and Jefferson. A deceptive forward pass on a failed drop kick tied the game, a change inspired by Carnegie Tech and West Tech ideas, illustrating learning from near mistakes and dramatic turnarounds.
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Polo Grounds
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Ruth Fournier Hornsby Champs Ruth Fournier Hornsby Champs
Yankee star Babe Ruth tops the 1924 batting race with .379 while Jacques Fournier and Ruth share the home run crown. Ruth hit 46 to lead NL rivals as Fournier slugged 27 and Hornsby 25 for the year. Other leading batters include Wheat 375 and Young 355 with Roush, Jamieson, Walk, and Bassler among top averages.
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Babe Ruth
Yankees
Ruth
Wheat
Brooklyn
Young
New York Giants
Cuyler
Pittsburgh
Rousch
Cincinnati
Jamieson
Cleveland
Walk
Chicago Americans
Collins
Bassler
Detroit
Jacques Fournier
Vournier
Yankee
Giants Hope Frisch Will Play in World Series Opener
New York Giants officials optimistic Frank Frisch second baseman and captain will join the lineup for the opening World Series game in Washington. Frisch’s finger is improving and officials expect him to play, while Heine Groh’s knee injury raises doubt and Red Lindstrom is listed as his understudy.
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New York Giants
Frank Frisch
Washington
Frisch
Heine Groh
Bareman
Giants
Red Lindstorm
Berry couple visits Gallipolis this week
Mr and Mrs BF. C. Berry traveled to Gallipolis today to visit there through the end of the week.
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BF. C. Berry
Gallipolis
Walsh and Sullivan enter Notre Dame freshman football ranks
Kad and Billy Walsh enroll as freshmen at Notre Dame University and join the fresh football team. They aim to prove themselves in college athletics and pursue future bids for major league baseball, following their reputations as notable former greats sons.
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White Sox
Walsh and Sullivan
Kad
Billy
Notre Dame University
Coach Dobie Sees 1924 Cornell Outlook Dim
Cornell coach Dobie once called Gloomy Gus expresses pessimism over 1924 prospects. He notes graduation of Sundstrom Cassidy Ramsey and star Pfann leaves holes in his lineup.
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Sundstrom
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Pfann
Walsh to Cover World Series for Athens Messenger
International News Service editor Davis J. Walsh will cover the Washington versus New York World Series for the Athens Messenger. A big scoreboard will display results from the play by play reports, with game one at 2 30 Saturday afternoon. Roland Krebs will contribute feature articles on the series.
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International News Service
Washington
New York
Athens Messenger
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Roland Krebs
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Swifty Hazel Kirke Tops National Hurdle Title
Hazel Kirke of Paterson New Jersey proved the best hurdle jumper in the 10 yard event at the women's national championship held recently in Pittsburg.
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Swifty
Hazel Kirke
Paterson
N. J
Pittsburg
Chicago Series Opens Wednesday
Chicago baseball fans await the Chicago American and National League city series opener scheduled for today in Chicago. Cubs veteran Grover Cleveland Alexander and Urban Faber are likely to start for the opener as the weather turns clear but cold.
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Chicago
Cubs
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Urban Faber
Straight plays in football and the close formation
Straight plays are runs where the ball carrier goes straight through a determined opening in the line, usually involving a line back. A close formation features a balanced line and backfield with an even number of players on each side of the center, shoulder to shoulder, with backfield players within five yards of the line of scrimmage.
Kansas Jayhawkers Punter Harold Auber Stands Fan Favorite
Harold Auber a 200 pound backfield star anchors the Kansas Jayhawkers this season with powerful 8 yard runs. Rabbit Maranville interacts with a fan at a game as a curious moment. The piece highlights both Auber and the famed nickname Rabbit in light sports feature context.
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Harold Auber
Kansas Jayhawkers
Rabbit Maranville
Rabbit
World Series Eligible Players Named by Commissioner
Chicago October 1 announcement by Commissioner Landis lists eligible players for the World Series. Giants include Meusel and Goslin appears on Senators roster with Johnson and Young among others.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
Zev Retired to Stud After Disappointing Season
New York October reports say Zev, the 1928 three year old champion and leading money winner, will be retired to stud. The Sinclair horse ended a lackluster season after a poor showing in international tests against Epinard, the French champion.
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New York
Zev
Sinclair
Epinard
Pop Athens Says and Sports Quips Mix in Column
A **Pop Athens Says** column riffes on Babe Ruth underwear jokes and weathering winter with long-eared stoofs. It notes tennis shifts, quotes Tilden, and mentions Teddy Roosevelt and One-Punch O’Gooffy as figures in a playful, opinion-led sports and culture roundup.
Yale’s Duck Pond Scores TD Against Harvard in Mud
Halfback Duck Pond became Yale’s only scorer versus Harvard since 1916, punching in a touchdown in muddy conditions at Cambridge last fall. He is also a pitcher with multiple majors attracting attention from scouts.
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