Stars of Yesteryear Fade in Giants Yankee World Series
Sid Mercer reports New Yorkers show apathy as the Giants meet the Yankees for the World Series. Bush and Shawkey drop out, Jones Hoyt and Pennock expected to handle pitching duties, while Carl Mays sits as a bench warmer.
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Giants and Yankees Prep Ahead of World Series
New York October 8 All Yankees and Giants practiced today as the world series opens Wednesday. Giants report all regulars in good shape while Yankees worry over Wallie Pipp’s lame ankle. If he cannot swing around first base Ruth may be used in the infield.
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Huggins To Stay With Yankees Next Season
New York Oct 8 Col Ruppert announced Miller Huggins will not quit the team and will remain as manager for as long as he wishes. Huggins has won three pennants in a row for the Yankees.
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Ruth claim in season home run tie with Williams
Babe Ruth disputed a tie with Cy Williams for major league home run honors after Ruth hit his 41st homer in the season finale. Ruth and Williams each reached 41, though Ruth’s friends argued he led in real homers due to intentional passes to first base more often for Williams.
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Rays Schalk Picks Yankees to Win in World Series
In a bold prediction Ray Schalk argues the 1923 Yankees will reverse recent series losses to the Giants. He cites Ruth’s improved form, improved team harmony under Miller Huggins, Pennington’s pitching, and a stronger pitching staff as keys to an American League title.
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Mexican ring champ seeks recognition for Mexico title
Thomas White, holder of the lightweight and junior welterweight Mexican championships, demands recognition from the United States. He invites a bout with American fighters, claiming pride in Mexico's boxing honors.
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Swanson Wins Crooks Trophy Final At Athens Country Club
John Swanson defeated Jack Sweeney two up in the final round to claim the 1923 Stanley Crooks cup at the Athens Country Club. The match, played Sunday amid strong winds, drew an interested gallery as Swanson edged ahead on the final holes. The cup presentation is expected at the Bush-Biddle dinner later this month as Bush team leads 29 to 16 in the club event.
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Ruth ties homer mark as Yankees fall to A's 9 7
Babe Ruth hits his 41st homer tying Cy Williams for season honors but the New York Yankees lose the final game to the Athletics 9 to 7. Giants bench stars as Dodgers defeat them 6 to 1. Tigers beat Browns 7 to 6 to finish second. Senators finish in first division by beating the Red Sox 5 to 2 while Browns lose to Tigers.
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Batting Leaders of Big Leagues
American League leaders include Hellmann of Detroit and Speaker of Cleveland with high averages. The list shows Col0me and Willeime among others. National League leaders include Hornaby of St Louis Wheat and Bottomley with top marks, plus Roush of Cincinnati and Fournier of Brooklyn in strong batting positions.
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Cubs fall in final after early lead and golf rule questions
The Cubs lose the final 6 to 3 after taking an early 10 to 3 win in the series opener. Indians top White Sox 9 to 6 as Speaker lifts his two base hit total to 59. Golf discourse covers who has the hole and when loose impediments may be removed on the green.
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Mike McTigue Retains World Title Amid Controversial Decision
The piece critiques referee Ertle's conflicting draws in the McTigue versus Stribling bout in Columbus, Georgia and recalls Bryan Downey and Johnny Wilson disputes. It notes Stribling as a schoolboy and questions prize fighting justice, while stating McTigue remains champion despite public doubt.
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Sarazen Rises as Hagen Fades in Golf Rivalry
The article chronicles Walter Hagen’s perceived decline and Gene Sarazen’s ascendancy in American golf. Over 14 months they met four times with Sarazen winning three, including Skokie’s Open and the professional masters, signaling a new era as Hagen falters and Sarazen proves himself the stronger rival.
Sarazen Repeats in National Championship Run
Gene Sarazen is the only American golfer to repeat in a national championship this year. He won the professional match play championship in Pittsburg last year and repeated in New York this year though he did not win the national Open, which went to Bobby Jones. Jess Sweetser failed to repeat as amateur champion, and Glenna Collett could not defend her women’s title past the third round.
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Nurmi Misses Mile World Record by Narrow Margin
Paavo Nurmi ran the mile in 4 10 25 and 1500 meters in 3 53 at a Stockholm meet. If accepted by authorities the mile time would not beat Norman Taber s 4 12 3 5 record from 1916.
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Neck broken he tries for varsity job
Ivan Williams of Georgia Tech suffers a broken neck during scrimmage with the freshmen and scrubs but clings to hope of joining the Yellow Jackets varsity squad this season.
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McArthur Tops Jacksonville In Final Series Game
McArthur defeated Jacksonville 6 to 3 in the deciding game of a five game series before a large crowd. Key plays included W. Cope reaching on an error, H. Cope's two base hit, and a three run fourth inning for McArthur. Jacksonville added a run in the sixth as Smith broke through Whitte’s throw for a triple. J Bradley starred on Dugan, Rae making a tough stop and firing out a runner. The Chauncey All Stars visit McArthur next Sunday with Black likely on the mound.
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World Series wagers run high as series opens
In New York on October 8 officials expect about a quarter of a million dollars to be at stake when the world series begins on Wednesday. Wall Street betting commissioners say more than $100,000 has already been wagered on the Yankees versus the Giants, with favorites at 7 to 6, 11 to 10 and even money.
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Ruth and Williams Tie With 41 Homers This Season
Babe Ruth and Cy Williams both reach 41 homers, leading the season totals. Multiple players from New York and Chicago are listed among top sluggers with other club marks and league totals.
Demands for Wage Increases To Be Handed To Rail Executives
Cleveland reports that the general chairman of the Brotherhood of Rail Road Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors will present formal wage increase demands to railroad executives on October 10.
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