Yankees Aiming to Close 1928 World Series Fast
The 1928 World Series may end tonight as the New York Yankees seek to clinch the championship at Sportsman’s Park. Waite Hoyt eyes a quick finish to study for a mortician's exam while St Louis fields Watty Holm and Tom Thevenow in hopes of a win. Provisional lineups list Paschal and Douthit in center field for the Yankees and Frisch and Meusel among the Cardinals’ starters with Hoyt versus Sherdel on the mound.
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Wille Sherdel
New York
Bill McKechnie
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Tommy Thevenow
Ray Blades
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Cf Douthit
Cf Koenig
Ss High
Ruth
Frisch
Gehrig
Bottomley
Meusel
Rf Hafey
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Rf Dugan
Wilson
Bengough
Maranville
Ss Hoyt
Sherdel
Pairman
Owens
Rigler
McGowan
Babe Ruth
Sportsman's Park
Bob Meusel
Yankee
Coach's Son Proves Hero In First Game At Case
In Cleveland Case Institute opened with a 38-0 win as Bill Scott 148 pounds drop kicked the decisive three points. Son of famed coach Xen Stott he shows promise, carries leadership, and is praised by coach Bob Fletcher for heady play and ball handling.
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O Keefe Wins Columbus Bout In Third Round Knockout
Johnny O Keefe of Columbus extended his winning streak by knocking out Joe Boychan of Cleveland in the third round of a two round bout. Other results include Louie De Arco stopping Danny Rayburn Cyclone Driscoll defeating Charlie Dunlap and Joe Musey drawing with Charlie Baxter.
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European Champion Fights Kaplan Thursday at MSG
New York Oct 9 Rene De Vos European middleweight champion will meet K Phil Kaplan Harlem fighter in a feature bout at Madison Square Garden Thursday night.
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Minnesota Works To Strengthen Defense For Purdue
Minneapolis October 9 Coach Spears plans to bolster Minnesota's defense for the upcoming Purdue game after a weak showing in last Saturday's setback to Creighton.
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Club Owners Seek Stars in International League Trades
New York Oct 93 International League clubs expect major league deals to top half a million dollars by season end. Star players like Jack Dunns group and pitchers Earnshaw Bolen Cantrell Porter face big cash values. Toronto holds top boasts with Dale Alexander Johnny Prudhomme and others drawing heavy interest.
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Nagurski Moves to Fullback Role on Minnesota Squad
Coach Spears shifts Sranko Nagurski from tackle to fullback citing his speed as key to the change. The move aims to leverage his second fastest time on the Minnesota team for new backfield effectiveness.
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Big Red Bulldogs Prep For Marietta Clash At Home
Athens High School Bull dogs practice late into the night under Coach Harold E Wise as they train for a big next Saturday game against Marietta High School. Illness reduces wing strength but focus remains on tackling, power drives, and gritty play with a fighting, scrappy spirit. Beat Marietta.
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City League Tied Chicago Sets Decisive City Series
The White Sox and Cubs entered the seventh game of the Chicago city series tied at three wins each. Underdogs all series, Chicago hoped Tommy Thomas could rebound after rest to defeat the Cubs and claim the championship.
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George Courtney Beats Jack McVey in Cleveland Fight
Oklahoma cowboy George Courtney defeated New York middleweight Jack McVey in twelve rounds in Cleveland. Courtney dominated with superior punching and footwork and is regarded as a logical contender for Mickey Walker’s championship crown.
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Notre Dame Stresses Tackling After Wisconsin Loss
Notre Dame football camps focus on tackling and recovering fumbles as they prepare for the inter sectional clash with Navy in Chicago. Fumbles contributed to last week's defeat by Wisconsin and Coach Rockne aims to prevent similar miscues against the Middies.
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Seven Athens High boys reprimanded by mayor after prank
Athens High School students were summoned before Mayor Alex M. Moore for a prank that involved stealing a classmate’s car, piling boxes inside, and tying an oil can to the door. The act caused oil to spill when started. Several in the group are football players and were told to win the Saturday game against Marietta or face another appearance.
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Badgers Face Two Easy Tests After Notre Dame Win
Wisconsin University Badgers, fresh from a upset over Notre Dame, will play Cornell College and North Dakota Aggies this Saturday. The A and B squads are slated for what are expected to be two easy games this week.
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Passes Up Dad’s School Son of Michigan Coach at UNC
Fielding H. Yost Jr. son of famous Michigan coach joins North Carolina as a freshman. He plays football and baseball for the Tar Heels.
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Yankee Payroll and Card Salary Gap in 1928 World Series
United Press notes the Yankees pay about a quarter million annually, far above the Cardinals with about half to one third that amount. It cites star salaries including Ruth at 70 000, Gehrig 20 000 rising to 30 000, and Frisch around 15 000, with Alexander the top Cardinal at roughly 12 000. It argues higher payrolls reflect greater profitability drawing fans and profits, fueling a cycle of larger salaries.
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Three Sport Man Is Versatile Star for Warner at Stanford
Harlow Rothert of Los Angeles is highlighted as a rare three sport star at Stanford. The versatile athlete excels in football basketball and track and is lauded as one of the Pacific coast’s greatest all around athletes. At 20 years old and about 200 pounds he figures to anchor Stanford in backfield guard center and field events including javelin and shot. He previously played substitute full back for the freshman eleven and traveled with the Olympic squad to Amsterdam.
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Poor Outlook for Michigan Football Faces Lean Season
By Bob Matherne, NEA Service Sport Writer, Michigan opens with Ohio Wesleyan and faces Indiana, Ohio State, Wisconsin, Illinois, Navy, Michigan State, and Iowa. With Yost back coaching and only three 1927 veterans, the Wolverines rely on untested players as the season looms uncertain and tough.
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Singing Bishops Aid Ohio Wesleyan In Victory Over Michigan
Ohio Wesleyan Coach George Gauthier has players sing in the dressing room before the game. The Battling Bishops credit the singing for steady nerves and a strong start against Michigan. Wesleyan, nicknamed for their fighting ways, may gain the new moniker Singing Bishops if trends continue.
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Perry High cancels 1928 football schedule after player death
Grid action in Painesville Ohio reports Perry High School cancels its 1928 football schedule following the death of a stop player Vaughn Champion. Town schools closed as six students attend Champion's funeral after an injury suffered during a game with Mentor High School.
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Indiana University coach Prepares for Michigan clash
Bloomington Ind Oct 9 Coach Pat Page says Ohio Wesleyan Michigan win last week means little and drills his Indiana team hard for the Ann Arbor game Saturday focusing on tackling practice to shore up defense.
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Secret Horseshoe Helps Wesleyan Triumph Over Michigan
Six year old Jack Barnett of Cleveland provided Ohio Wesleyan with a rusty horseshoe for good luck before the Bishops beat Michigan 17 to 7 in Ann Arbor. The fan and his father Edgar G. Barnett are Ohio Wesleyan alumni, and Coach George Gauthier welcomed Jack on the bench during last season.
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Barnyard golfers hold tournament at Logan festival
At Logan on Friday during the fall festival Hocking barnyard golfers held the horseshoe pitching tour final. George Fetheroff of Logan won the professional class title and beat George Wolfe Hubert McConnell and Bert Funk, with Wolfe and McConnell finishing second and third. Lawrence Schoor won amateur class with Robert Smith second. several locals plan to visit Nelsonville for a future tournament.
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