Pirates Hopeful as World Series Ends on Rain Pause
After a rain delay, the Pirates gain rest for Walter Johnson and Vic Aldridge as the Games between the Pirates and Senators inch toward a deciding seventh. Peckinpaugh seeks redemption while Johnson and Aldridge are pegged as Series heroes in a race for a shared record.
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Legion Souad to Battle Bic Maroon Team
The Maroons, a fast central Ohio college team, visit the local park to play the American Legion club in Glouster. Hap Lechner leads the Maroons at quarterback while the Legion unit boasts a strong line after holding Chillicothe Smoke House to two touchdowns last Sunday.
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Kenyon Gridiron Scrimmage With Freshmen Amid Illness Absences
Kenyon varsity conducted a long scrimmage against the freshmen using Muskingum plays today at Gambipr. Rodenbaugh at right tackle is out and Peters the halfback has been sent home due to illness after a lengthy signal drill.
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Whitey Nieberding and Jim Boyle Return to St Xavier Seniors
Cincinnati reports St Xavier College mentors welcomed the return of Whitey Nieberding and Jim Boyle. Neither was expected to play this year and both may not be ready for the Wittenberg game Saturday.
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Godfrey reshapes line as Brant moves to tackle
Springfield reports KE R Godfrey moves 200 pound fullback Brant to tackle to bolster the line Jerry Bradley takes over fullback duties Captain Beichly nurses an injured leg and Vic Maurer fills in at quarterback during a scrimmage on a slick field
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Otterbein Scrimmage Shows Yearlings Strength on Gridiron
At Otterbein Westerville on October 14 the varsity and freshmen scrimmage revealed stronger yearlings than last week. The varsity line held better than in the prior session.
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Denison Faces Ashland In Non Conference Test
Denison coach Livingston remains hopeful as the team prepares for a non conference game with Ashland. The Denison backfield is described as somewhat crippled but still capable of competing.
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Judge Landis Calls Off Seventh World Series Game
Forbes Field rain delays the Senators Pirates seventh game, forcing postponement after 30 minutes of wait and intense crowd of 45 000. McKechnie plans Aldridge to start tomorrow with Johnson expected to pitch, while fans endure a soggy postponement in Pittsburgh.
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Livingston Aims for Surprise Win Saturday
Moore, halfback, and Rus sell fullback suffer bad ankles and knees while Livingston works to surprise fans with a win Saturday.
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Rain Stops Ten Thousand at Park Gates After Massive Influx
Eyewitnesses recall yesterday as rain blocked entry at the park where about ten thousand people were stopped at the gates while 45,000 had already entered. Officials hoped such scenes would not recur.
One-Eyed Connolly Impresses at Pittsburgh
Description notes Connolly’s standout performance in Pittsburgh with humorous city-side remarks about his appearance and the audience’s reaction.
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George Walker Defeats Eklund On Wednesday Night
George Walker, 181, a Canadian wrestler, defeated Clarence Eklund, 17 1 2, in Columbus on Wednesday night after Eklund won the first fall with a double arm scissors hold. Walker claimed the second fall in 26 minutes with a toe hold and finished the match with a flying mare, while Cleat Kaufman beat Oklahoma Smith in 28 minutes. Eugene Paquette and Joe Shinks wrestled to a 10 minute draw.
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Pirates Accused Of Dumb Ball In 1926 Series Talk
The fragment suggests controversy over Pirates and Senators in the 1926 pennant race with talk of deception and poor play. Mentions Johnson pitching and Gloria Swanson’s husband, plus remarks about Hans Wagner and dogs. The text remains unclear and fragmentary.
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Tolley Sticks With Golf Amid Training Doubts
Cyril Tolley reverses plan to quit golf for coaching and remains active in play. The decision eases pressure on supporters who feared a major shift away from the sport.
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Buchtel meeting special Pullman to face local juniors
The Fighting Juniors, recently beating Marietta 6 0 and Chauncey 113, prepare for a home game against Buchtel High Friday. Ohio squad departs Friday evening for Toledo for Saturday’s clash, with reserve shifts and injuries shaping the lineup.
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Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
A satirical note from 8BURGh Pa recalls Nick Altrock and suggests a grim joke involving an ice pick to mutilate his face at fifteen second intervals at home plate. The piece mocks Altrock joining in a mud and water stunt and alludes to a previous Altrock Schacht rowing scene as razzle dazzle.
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Judge Relishes Berry Dismissal Amid Slow Start
In a relaxed game scene Judge Landis treats a berry as a side order and sips it with relish while thinking of out-of-town customers. He delays calling the game by a half hour. Johnson was announced as the Washington pitcher but none warmed up, including Ndham and Morrison. It was not that kind of day.
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Large Crowd Expected at Wesleyan Game
Prof O. Bird director of University athletics says extra bleachers from Urbara are ordered to seat a large crowd. Delaware reports Wesleyan rooters will join Ohio rooters and many alumni and parents for what is hoped to be a record crowd in Granville.
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Peden Tests Wet Field Plays as Wesleyan Looms
Wesleyan looms next week as the varsity and freshmen squads scrimmaged at University field last night. The main starters worked lightly while Coach Peden drilled game plays adapted to wet muddy conditions. Herb Murray, moving from third string quarterback to halfback, is showing noticeable improvement.
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