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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1926
Page
7
Henry L. Farrell notes both clubs building scout networks and ticket rush as the 1926 World Series looms. Cardinals favored as a younger faster lineup while Yankees bring pennant experience and expected sellouts in New York amid mixed expert sentiment.
Ohio State opens training week with a first squad of 44 players as it readies for the 1926 season and a Saturday opener against Wittenberg. Coach C. Wilce relies on veterans and four standout sophomores led by captain Karow at fullback.
In Green Bay Wisconsin the Chicago Bears and the Green Bay Packers ended in a 6 to 6 stalemate before a record crowd. Both teams delivered a defensive duel with scores limited to a pair of field goals as the crowd roared through the game.
Baseball and hockey results listed by league with scores for American Association American League and National League teams. Notable scores include Kansas City 18 Columbus 0 and Detroit 11 Boston 2 with multiple rematch results and a scheduled game Philadelphia at Boston.
Hale of Philadelphia Athletics powered a long range hitting spree to help his team beat Cleveland 8-5 and 2-0, trimming the Indians lead to two games for second place. Other results include White Sox over Senators 7-4, Tigers over Red Sox in a DH 11-2 and 5-4, Yankees losing twice to St. Louis 6-2 and 6-2, Browns by Sisler pitching two innings in game two, Brooklyn sweeping Cubs 3-1 and 6-2 with Dazzy Vance fanning 15 and allowing three hits in game one, Reds rallying in the ninth to beat St. Louis 2-1, and Giants taking two from Philadelphia 3-2 and 3-2.
The Cleveland Panthers defeated Red Grange and the New York Yankees 10 to 0 as the game turned on fumbles. Grange returned a fumble for 15 yards before a bad pass led to another Cleveland recovery. A Michaels to Noble pass produced the lone score, Elliott kicked a field goal, and 22,000 attended, a Cleveland football record.
Gene Tunney returns to Greenwich Village wearing the heavyweight crown and Marine Reserve insignia. He seeks to study abroad, especially England and Ireland, to learn about peoples and places. His second goal is to defeat James M. Cox on the golf course, a long-time rival and teacher in the sport.
Three red headed figures named Barnes Brown and Joyce loom large for Alabama this fall. Captain Barnes anchors the backfield as a promising punter and passer. Tolbert Brown competes for regular backfield duty while Manager Joyce coordinates gear and support for game readiness.
The piece surveys top first basemen in world series contenders. It praises Jim Bottomley for fielding, notes his batting slump due to illness, and highlights Walter Pipp Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth comparisons. Gehrig is described as tall athletic left handed and powerful with potential for erratic defense.
Denver and regional schools press for expanded athletic facilities to boost gate receipts and attract top players. Coach Fred Dawson has campaigned statewide highlighting Denver University’s need for a large stadium and stronger team to draw crowds this fall.
In Arbor Michigan on September 27 Bennie Friedman is hailed as one of the nation’s top all around players. The Michigan quarterback and captain is noted for his forward passing distance accuracy and brainy leadership helping the Wolverines to success. This is his third and final year on the Yost team.
Detroit manager Ty Cobb said a young Tigers squad showed plenty of hitting but lacked pitching. He plans to return next spring with the team and, if he can secure good pitchers, expects Detroit near the pennant race. Cobb also shrugged off quitting as manager and suggested he might serve as a reserve if needed.
New York press notes St Louis and their young lineup won the NL title in 1520 games, clinching the pennant by steady play and pitching rotation. The Cardinals benefited from solid infield play and key acquisitions like O Farewell behind the plate, with Hornsby Bottomley and Dell contributing consistently.
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