Ohio State Varsity Faces Rio Grande in Season Opener
The Green and White prepare for their Saturday clash with Rio Grande here marking the season debut. Rio Grande opened with Muskingum, fighting to a 7 to 7 tie, boasting a heavy, scrappy lineup and fast backfield. Coach Giauque praises his freshman squad as they split into two groups to study Rio Grande and Denison plays with drills and tackle work ongoing.
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Titionals Li ag in New York B Svcoivn F
In New York a game result shows St. Louis defeating Boston 4 to 1. American League Detroit beat New York 6 to 2 while New York edged Detroit 7 to 6. No other games scheduled.
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National League Hitter Standings From Season Totals
The data lists top NL players with at bats hits and runs, including players from Cardinals Dodgers Pirates Tigers and Indians, with figures for games played batting average and runs scored. Names include Heilmann Cobb Simmons Wingo and Laker, reflecting standout performers.
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Home Run Leaders in National and American Leagues
League tallies show summations across divisions with players like Meusel of the Yankees hitting 32, Williams of the Browns 25, Simmons and Gehrig among others. Cardinals lead with 39, while the Giants and Yankees feature multiple top hitters in this season’s hot streaks.
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Dixie Series Tied in Atlanta as Pitching Scandals Surface
Atlanta defeats Fort Worth to keep the Dixie Series level while Southern Association officials condemn spitball use by Roall pitchers. The controversy threatens the championship if violations persist and rosters adjust to curb the practice.
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Pirates Hold Stiff Workout Ahead of Series Test
Pittsburgh manager Bill McKechnie ordered a hard session for the Pirates this afternoon with three games left before the World Series. The club aims to hit top form before the opener with Washington on October 7 as third baseman Traynor nears full recovery. Manager McKechnie ponders starter choice among Ward, Shadows, or Aldridge for the Washington clash.
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Carey Cuyler Will Be Thorns For Senators
Pittsburgh reporters note Carey of Pittsburgh leads in base stealing in the National League with a string of triumphs. Mostly of the White Sox is also a top base stealer in his league. The Pirates prepare to face Washington with Cuyler and Carey as bag snatchers, while Senators runners Sam Rice Goslin Bluege Harris and Peckinpaugh remain swift on the bases.
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End play and Clem Crowe reshape Notre Dame tactics
Notre Dame emphasizes rugged end play under Rockne with captain Clem Crowe. Crowe, 187 pounds, charges hard to disrupt opponents and can shift from end to receiver or decoy in forward passing plays.
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Golf pros teach at the practice tee reminisced
A reader recalls the era when golf professionals offered lessons at the practice tee rather than performing exhibitions at distant spots like Pancake, Florida, highlighting a nostalgic shift in club culture.
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Tyger Tot Ies Mark For Triples
Detroit report notes Tyger Tot Ies Tavener tied the American League record with three triples in a single game against Cleveland. The record had been reached by Elmer Flick in 1902 and later equaled by Lang Lajoie Joe Jackson G Williams and Bill Jacobson, with Jacobson last achieving it on September 9, 1922 before Tavener.
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Batting Race Heats Up as Speakers Clash with Heilmann
In 1925 the American League batting race tightens with Speaker leading at .380, followed by Heisman Simmons and Cobb. Heilmann of Detroit and Simmons of the Athletics drive the charge as pitching steadies and bats ease from the livelier ball. Hornsby tops the Nationals, with the finish still in doubt as week ends.
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Babe Ruth Joins New York Police Force Exchange
Babe Ruth in a humorous exchange with a New York police chief as he contemplates joining the force. The dialogue touches on vacations, experience with burglars, riding, and baseball fame, with Ruth replying witty remarks about pitching, home runs, and national symbols.
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Judge Tops First Base Contenders in Series Preview
Washington and Pittsburgh boast strong first basemen with Judge leading. His left handed bat, superb fielding, and speed give Washington the edge over rivals like Grantham Melnnis and Joe Harris as Pittsburgh relies on shifts and understudies.
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Nat urally sappy ways pose lightly over this one
A playful exchange using slang and mock politeness as a light banter about personality. The dialogue imitates casual speech with a cheeky sign off.
Offbeat Musings and Quips From Hoosier Campus Group
A quirky collage of personalities comments on art Hollywood women and a famed baseball figure. Capers by Chaplin Rockne Mellon and others hint at satire and playful banter about viewpoints cider business and weather.
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Pinch Tested Ruth Could Make a Fine Policeman
Socko says Mr Ruth would be a great police officer, Crocko asks why. Socko answers he is always good in a pinch.
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Jim Jeffries Recalls Coast Bout with Young Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries watched the young Bob Fitzsimmons clash on the coast. The sight troubled him more than any blows Bob had dealt in his career.
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Football From a Tee Replacing Kickoff Tradition
A note suggests this year’s football kickoff may use a tee like golf. The text also mentions replacements for ears names and teeth in a similar vein to divois, reflecting a quirky or historical reference.
Brooklyn Dodgers Poorest Base Stealers in Major Leagues
NBA Service notes Brooklyn Dodgers have stolen only 17 bases in 90 games, ranking as the league's worst on the base paths. Boston Red Sox lead among rivals with 31 steals, while Chicago White Sox stand at 101 in the same span, and no Brooklyn player has more than four steals.
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Dempsey Wills Bout Possible With New Deal Talks
Report says Jack Dempsey and Harry Wills near signing for a 1926 heavyweight title fight after five hours of talks among Dempsey manager Paddy Mullings and promoter Andrew Weisberg. Dempsey seeks 200000 upfront as condition, with Benton Harbor Michigan named as a potential site for next Labor Day.
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Conference in Full Fray Next Saturday
Ohio Northern opens at Bluffton as Ashland and Kenyon clash in Gambier. Wittenberg looks for a title bid as Case, Oberlin, Mount Union, and others host or travel, with Ohio Wesleyan and Ohio State highlighted in a busy schedule.
Athens High football plans stiffer defense after rough opener
Athens High School football coaches vow a defensive shakeup after a 10 0 opening loss to Columbus North. Coach Wise shifts Shepherd from sub center to guard for test, boosts backfield work, and targets stronger tackles and guards before next Saturday’s game at Logan High School in Shepherd.
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Cardinals Clinch 4 1 Win As Genewich Hit Stays Leads
Punching hits on Genewich in the eighth, the Cardinals closed the season with a 4 to 1 victory over the Braves. Manager Mornme by burth toe in practice and was unable to play but finished the season topping the National League batters with .402.
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Pirates will not reach 100 victories this season
Pittsburgh sports notes say the Pirates are unlikely to achieve 100 wins this year. The write up doubts a century of victories, suggesting only a few more wins are possible and questioning earlier boasts of top National League status.
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Big Grid Games Featured On October 31 Schedule
New York September 28 one of the biggest days of the football season falls on Saturday October 31 with key inter sectional battles. Pennsylvania hosts a Big Ten eleven led by star Red Grange. Georgia Tech meets Notre Dame in a traditional clash. Michigan welcomes Navy at Ann Arbor in a season highlight. Minnesota plays Wisconsin at Minneapolis and Yale faces Army and Penn State in notable matchups.
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