Backfield Work Sparks Freshman Scrimmage Interest
Coach Harold B Wise directs third team in a hard scrimmage as freshmen and sophomores showcase speed and endurance. Dutch Wilson Lee Moorehead Tommy Hoover and Dick Atkins star in backfield with guards Billie Burt Clyde Heaton and tackles Harry Hudson Harley Jeffries firing up the line. Coaches Newcomb and Sharp focus on line play and pass defense ahead of the New Boston game.
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Lee Moorehead
Tommy Hoover
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Harry Hudson
Harley Jeffres
Jimmy Brown
Dick Corwin
John W Newcombe
Edward Sharp
Wise
Boston
World Series Matchup Cardinals Meet Yankees In 193"
The St Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees meet as champions of their leagues. First two games in New York at Yankee Stadium with the remainder at Sportsman's Park St Louis if needed. First game slated for 1 59 p m EST on Thursday October 4.
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New York
Cardinals
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Yankees
Athletics
Ohio Bobcats Drill For Tough Week After Rio Grande Setback
Ohio University prepares for next Saturday's game against West Liberty after the hard practice session. The Bobcats, led by a first string unit, focused on offense with a brisk scrimmage and signals, while reacting to a disappointing result against Rio Grande.
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Ohio University Bobcat
West Liberty Normal School
Ohio Field
Rio Grande
Ohio University Bobcats Open 1928 Season in Snowing Win
More than 2,600 football fans packed Ohio field to watch the Ohio University Bobcats wipe out Rio Grande in the season opener. The crowd demonstrated lively spirit and sportsmanship, with freshmen leading the cheering and making their yells heard.
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West Liberty Faces Hard-Hitting 170-Pound Lineup
West Liberty prepares for a tough encounter with a hard-hitting squad averaging near 170 pounds and a 7-pt edge last Saturday. Bobcats regain injured players led by Rhoades Mason Griffith and Garrison, with Sheridan competing for fullback as coach Young returns to form. The squad, in good condition and aggressive mindset, focuses this week on polishing attacks and integrating new signals.
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Griffith
Garrison
Sheridan
Chick Young
Hornsby Secures Seventh NL Batting Title in Nine Years
Rogers Hornsby, manager of the Boston Braves, wins the National League batting championship for the seventh time in nine years with an unofficial average of 387. He led the league in 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 and 1925. Paul Waner is runner up and Freddie Lindstrom is third.
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U.pri
Rogers Hornsby
Boston Braves
Hornsby
Paul Waner
Freddie Lindstrom
New York Giants
Wesleyan to Face Athletics Professionalism Probe
Ohio Wesleyan University will be investigated for athletics professionalism by a committee proposed by the Buckeye Athletic Association. Dean William L. Sanders argues Wesleyan favors athletes in scholarships noting 52 of 392 aided students are athletes and a small gap in average aid between athletes and non athletes.
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Athens
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Fans fill seven parks as baseball regular season ends
Twenty five thousand fans attended final Sunday games across seven major league ballparks. No outcome affected standings or playoff fate, and the regular season concluded without decisive changes to the titles or seeds.
Valued Horses Perish in Stable Fire Near Cary Ill
A blaze at John D Hertz stables near Cary Illinois destroyed eleven thoroughbreds valued over 200000 with Reigh Count Belmont futurity winner of 1927 saved by stable boy Jimmy Allen. Anita Peabody and six others were spared as investigators probe an incendiary origin.
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U.P
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Cary
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Reigh
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Insulla
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Sandalbar
Arthur Naylor
Leona Farms
Yellow Cab Company
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Cox wins cup race at Cleveland Model Yacht Club
In Edgewater Park Cleveland H Cox took first place in the 26 to 51 inch class. Joseph Saunders won the 24 to 36 inch class in straight heats. P C Nelison won the 24 inch and under class also in straight heats. The second series of cup races is set for next Sunday.
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U.P
H. Cox
Cleveland Model Yacht Club
Edgewater Park
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P. C. Nelison
National League Favorites Rise Ahead of World Series
The St. Louis Cardinals moved to 2 to 1 favorites to win the World Series as of October 2, led by Sam Breadon. This marks the first time since 1922 that NL champions are seen as strong post season favorites. Analysts debate how many games the series will require for the Cardinals to secure victory over the American League pennant winners.
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United Press
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
New York Giants
Yankees
Sam Breadon
Bill McKechnie
Cardinals
Herb Pennock
Waite Hoyt
National Broadcasts to Carry World Series Across Nation
NBC and CBS will air the World Series this year as in 1927 with NBC coast to coast and CBS using 20 East and Middle West stations. Major J Andrew White will host with broadcasts starting 15 minutes before game time.
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Columbus Broadcasting System
Columbia Broadcasting Company
East
Middlewest
J. Andrew White
Yankees Face Experiment as Series Opens with Crippled Roster
The National League champions are favorites as controversy swirls around the Yankees rotation. Miller Huggins must decide between utilitarian depth or risking star players in a fragile lineup. Judge Landis arrives to watch the start and eye a great contest. The Cardinals boast four strong pitchers and enter confident after a brisk workout.
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Yankees
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Kenesaw M. Landis
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Pitching and Fielding May Offset Yanks Offensive Play
George Kirkley reports that steady pitching and strong defense could offset the Yankees power in the World Series opener at Yankee Stadium. With Herb Pennock injured and Hoyt uncertain, the Cardinals’ rotation under McKechnie aims to exploit Yankees pitching gaps while Cardinals defenders edge Yankees in several positions.
Tunney Denies Marriage Set For Today
Gene Tunney and his fiancee Miss Mary Josephine Lauder arrived in Rome from Naples as reporters expected a wedding today. Tunney told reporters there would be no wedding to day, despite civil and religious ceremony arrangements in Rome.
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U.P
Gene Tunney
Mary Josephine Lauder
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Saturnia
Tunney
Ohio grid coaches set to correct faults for season openers
Columbus October 1. Grid coaches of Ohio University College and High School today moved to fix mistakes spotted before Saturdays early fixtures. The first games of the season loom for many teams across the state.
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U.P
Ohio—University
Ohio State Gridders Prepare for Season Opener at Wittenberg
Coach Jack Wilce drills the Ohio State team in tight practice sessions ahead of their first game Saturday against Wittenberg, conquerors of Georgetown College. Five sessions remain and issues from the scrimmage between starters and reserves are under review.
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U.pr
Jack Wilce
Ohio State University
Wittenberg
Georgetown College
Kentucky
Scarlet and Gray
Wilce
Mike O Dowd Wins Columbus Bout In Twelve Rounds
Mike O Dowd, Columbus featherweight, won a judges decision over Lou Bloom in twelve fast rounds in Columbus. Other results: Shifty Dando KO’d Tommy Milton. Clyde Tremaine beat Babe Peleco. John Edwards drew with George Walker. Dando broke Milton’s nose on a punch.
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U.P
Mike, O'Dowd
Lou Bloom
Shifty Dando
Tommy Milton
Toledo
Clyde Tremaine
Babe Peleco
John Edwards
George Walker
Dando
Milton
Cubs Beat Reds 6 to 1 in Snappy Fielding Showdown
The Chicago Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6 to 1 yesterday. Fans praised the Cubs fielding while Reds infield turned three double plays to lift their season total to 194, twelve more than the previous mark.
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