Ruth Powers Yankees to 1928 World Series Victory
The 1928 World Series ended in a 7 to 3 Yankee win as Babe Ruth dominated the game with three home runs and a remarkable fielding catch. The Cardinals protested Sherdel’s pitch call in the seventh inning, but Ruth’s heroics sealed New York’s triumph and left St. Louis waning in the aftermath.
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Sportsman’s
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Sherdel
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the Great
Bseball
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Alex
Grand Avenue
Frankie Frisch
Princeton Demonstrates Scoring Power in Inland Victory
Princeton's football team ran up a 64 point score against local clubs here yesterday noon, showcasing its potent offense in the Pendleton Princetono game played in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Princhon
N. J
Ornoon
Princeton
Yankees Set World Series Records In 1928 Sweep
The New York Yankees crushed the St. Louis Cardinals in four straight games to win a second straight championship. Ruth hit three homers in the series and totaled a .625 average, Gehrig matched Ruth with four homers in a series, Hoyt notched six World Series wins, and the team set nine homers in the series.
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Gehrig
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Bu Gehrig
Jake Ruth
Miller Huggins
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Connie Mack
Babe Ruth
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Chief Bender
Athletics
Lou Gehrig
Gridders Drill For Mt Union Clash As Case Sets Lineup
Cleveland Oct 10 The Case line-up under Coach Bob Fletcher will drill all week and start against Mt Union Saturday a plan to finish the season with this combination. In Cleveland Reserve coach Locke prepares second stringers Cronin Fiske or Fisher Hardie for possible action. Wooster coach Boles concentrates on pass defense and blocking backs ahead of Oberlin game. Indiana after upset of Oklahoma eyes first conference win vs Michigan hoping to end a winless streak.
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Akron
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Bloomington
Ind
Oklahoma
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Michigan
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Champ of Europe Will Be Decided in New York Ring
The heavyweight title match will take place October 17 at Ebbets Field in New York between Europe’s champion Paulino Uzendun of Spain and challenger Robert Roberti of Italy. The contest marks the decision for the European title in an American arena.
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Robert Roberti
Italy
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Roberti
McKechnie Faces Uncertain Cardian Future As Manager
William B McKechnie’s future with the St Louis Cardinals hangs in the balance as reports circulate he may quit after the 1928 season. Club president Sam Breadon remains noncommittal while Frank Snyder is floated as a potential successor.
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United Press
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O'Parrell
MceKechnie
World Series Receipts and Attendance Record Set
Official receipts and attendance figures for the 1328 World Series were announced. Paid attendance reached 199,075 with net receipts of 777,290. Players' share totals 419,736.60, clubs and league share 279,824.40, and the players will receive the largest share ever. A single game in St Louis drew 39,602 spectators breaking attendance records.
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ST. Louis
U.R
Iowa Line Changes for Chicago Game
Iowa City October 10 Coach Burt Ingwersen rearranges his linemen to find a fast smooth combination for the upcoming game against Chicago at Chicago Saturday.
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Iowa City
U.R
Burt Ingwersen
Iowa University
Chicago
Public Auction Listing For Livestock And Equipment
Sale begins at 1:00 PM featuring a gray gelding pony mare buggy harness Jersey cows heifers bulls a meat cooler International gas engine and related livestock gear. Additional livestock may be added and more milk cows offered. terms announced sale day.
Hocking county high schools schedulen basketball season
A detailed basketball schedule for Hocking county schools was announced by a committee led by Robert Hilliard and Supt. J W Coleman. Teams include Marion Township Ilesboro Haydenville Rockbridge Laurelville Gibisonville Union Furnace Carbon Hill and South Perry. The season runs November 16 to February 15 with most games hosted at Haydenville Laurelville and Rockbridge due to facility limits. A bond vote of 12600 dollars for a gymnasium and manual training building appears on Carbon Hill and Ward township ballots in November.
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Hocking County
Robert Hilliard
Mabel Wood
Lewis Ingram
W. H. Barton
Supt. J. W. Coleman
Marion Township
Ilesboro
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Rockbridge
Laurelville
Gibisonville
Union Furnace
Carbon Hill
South Perry
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Marion
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Gibissonville
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Gibi
Singing Bishops Face Cincinnati in Weekend Games
Ohio Wesleyan coaches plan for two games this weekend with Cincinnati University and Ohio State reserves. After a 17 to 7 win over Michigan, the Bishops seek to avoid a post-win slump and open with Buckeye Intercollegiate action. The reserves meet OSU seconds in Ohio Stadium as part of a four-game slate.
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Wesleyan
Yankees and Cardinals to share World Series profits
In St Louis on October 10 the World Series payouts were announced. Each New York Yankees player receiving a full share will gain about $6140.00, while each St Louis Cardinals player will receive $4233.10.
Haydenville and Rockbridge Face Off in Local Matches
Rockbridge hosts several pairings including Union Furnace versus Rockbridge and Ilesboro facing Rockbridge at Rockbridge. Also Perry meets Rockbridge, with Haydenville hosting Marion and Carbon Hill clashing Haydenville on December 14 to March dates in Laurelville and Haydenville venues.
Edwards shines in limited play for Wittenberg against Ohio State
Sophomore guard Bill Edwards known as Big Bill battled through injuries in a standout first half against Ohio State. Coach Godfrey pulled him after the injury setback. He is expected to play in the Ohio-Wittenberg game at Springfield on October 13.
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Big Bill" Edwards
Wittenberg
Ohio State
Godfrey
Springfield
Local Garage Displays 18 Silver Cups and 172 Ribbons
Passersby show interest in a Detroit style exhibit at I. R. Beasley garage on East Carpenter Street featuring 18 silver cups from Ohio and nearby fairs and 172 prize ribbons. Horses Vivienne Segal Virginia Lou and Kentucky Gold won a Grand Championship and two Championships across four states.
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Athens ‘County
Ohio State Fair
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Art Smith Trails Athens Pro in Cincinnati Golf Record Showdown
Art Smith and Clarence Dapper defeated Jimmy Brophy and George Stark in a 36 hole best ball at Western Hills Country Club. Smith set a course record with 71 in the morning round and the match remained tight from start to finish with dramatic plays by both sides.
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Smith Wins Ridgewood Golf Match With Birdie Putt
In a tight finish at Ridgewood, Art Smith sinks a six-foot putt on the final hole to secure victory for Stark over Dapper. Smith’s morning round featured strong par scores and a record breaking performance as he totalled 84 71 86 72 across the rounds.
Lawton Fontaine Out Of Line Up For Buckeyes
Lawton Fontaine end of the Ohio State squad is declared ineligible and will not play against Northwestern at Evanston. Barrett, a sophomore, is added as a kicker to offset the loss. Doctor Wilce directed a scrimmage with No. 3 Michigan State in preparation for Northwestern. Joe Ashley dressed but was excused due to a leg injury.
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Ohio State
Northwestern
Evanston
Yontaine
Barrett
Big Ten
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Wilce
Joe Ashely
Watching the Stars Babe Ruth Sets Hitting Marks
Babe Ruth belts three homers in five at bats to lead a power night. Lou Gehrig adds a homer in two trips. Frank Frisch and Jim Bottomley fail to reach base in several at bats. Ruth leads with 10 hits and nine runs, while Hoyt wins as leading pitcher with a 3 0 record.
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Lou Gehrig
Frank Frisch
Jim Bottomley
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Hoyt
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