Opening Day Pitchers Named for World Series
Rival managers plan Ray Kremer or Vic Akiridge for first game with Waite Hoyt likely to start for the Yankees. Ruth Gehrig Waner brothers stir fan chatter as series set to begin at Forbes Field amid hopes for large attendance and historic receipts. Weather outlook foresees fair and cool conditions for the opening games with a cooling front approaching by midweek.
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Phillies Win Plank Memorial Battle in 1 0 Victory
Philadelphia held off the Athletics 1 to 0 in six innings at the Eddie Plank Memorial game. Eddie Plank Jr appeared on the mound to toss the first ball as 5000 fans watched under overcast skies. Proceeds go to the Eddie Plank Memorial gymnasium at Gettysburg College, with entertainment from Vick Altrock and Al Schacht.
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Carmel Contests Hint at Central's Faults at Newfield Park
Central High coach Reilly cut the practice short amid threatening rain after a harsh review of Saturdays game with Carmel Hall Prepsters at Newfield Park. He drilled the second team and focused on placement kicks, warning that Greenwich High waits this Saturday to test Central's unbeaten record.
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Harvard Must Show Improvement This Week
Boston October 3 Associated Press Harvard football coach Arnold Horween says Harvard must fix faults from the Vermont game to field a creditable effort against Purdue. He notes inconsistent line charge, slow follow through, and guards reluctant to shift against formations.
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State Golf Leader To Arrive Here Today
W Parker Bessey captain of the Connecticut golf team will arrive aboard the Olympic from Paris today. He has attended the Legion convention in Paris and hurried home to be present for the state team match against Rhode Island Friday at Brooklawn Country Club.
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Harding Eleven Faces Tough Week After Victory
The Warren Harding High football team, after a 39 to 66 win over Ansonia, endures a stiff workout led by Coach Jack Mead as they prep for Naugatuck. The squad focuses on an aerial attack while blogged players like Ching Pelton return from exams to throw passes. The team mirrors Brown's lineup ideas, ending with post practice milk to aid muscle recovery.
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Purdue Star Back Hurt. Wilcox Out Indefinitely
Purdue football suffers a severe setback as Cotten Wilcox, star back for two seasons, injures his ankle from the DuPauw game. An X ray shows a chipped bone. a operation removes it, sidelining him ahead of the Harvard clash next Saturday.
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Ghid Player Dies in Football Accident
John Seleger of Chicago, 20, died from a fractured spine after being tackled during a neighborhood game. The fatality marks the first football death of the new season, with details reported by Associated Press.
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Miller Huggins Led Yankees To Five Pennants In Years
Miller Huggins guided the New York Yankees to five American League pennants, with the club finishing second only once under his tenure. Born March 27, 1880 in Cincinnati, Huggins began pro ball in 1899, debuted in the majors with the Reds in 1904, and later played for St. Louis before becoming a famed Yankees manager.
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Yankees Favored to Take Series in Betting Dispute
Betting odds show the New York Yankees as 7 to 10 favorites to win the World Series, driven by their hitting and pitching. The opening game is seen as more open, with odds around 8 to 10, while heavy wagering from Pittsburgh backers keeps Yankee support robust despite the Pirates era. Over a million dollars has been staked with brokers, reflecting strong confidence the Yankees can prevail regardless of the National League opponent.
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Cohen Beats Sid Mott In Mill River Finals
Colin defeated Sid Mott 3 up and 1 to go in the Mill River Cup finals at Mill River Country Club Sunday. Mott gave Colin a 24 stroke handicap for the 3 holes. Harry Doyle won 11 finals by defeating Cyrkowski 3 up and 1 to go. The club to host a banquet on Thursday October 14 at the clubhouse. Additional notes reference baseball history with Huggins managing the Cardinals and Bresnahan, Tingeing, and Higel.
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New Fight Club to Start Next Monday at Sokol Hall
The Apollo A A formed to promote amateur boxing in Bridgeport will hold bouts every Monday night at Sokol Hall under William Ashworth. Leading state boxers are expected, including Chick Creaton’s table, to participate in tournaments starting next Monday.
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Scalzi Faces Wagner in Armory Debut Showdown
Boxing fans at the armory Saturday night may see Johnny Scalzi of Bridgeport meet New London’s Young Wagner in a six round bout. Wagner, who defeated De Champlain in New Haven, is billed as a tough opponent capable of stopping Scalzi’s rising streak.
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DuPont Bowling League Opens Fourth Season at Red Men’s
Fairfield October 3 Special Correspondent DuPont Bowling League begins its fourth season on Monday October 10 at the Red Men’s alleys Teams from various DuPont factory departments will compete in a lengthy schedule through spring Frank Carroll manages the Red Men’s alleys This year also features a Jallifie Wire Works League starting October 11 with plans for a Town League factory league and a two man town league for fall and winter play.
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Yankees Hold Short Drill as Rain Delays World Series Prep
In Pittsburgh the Yankees and Pirates prepare for the World Series amid rain and ticket price spikes. Miller Huggins plans a left handed starter. Babe Ruth and Lou GehrigHomers highlighted practice while Donie Bush promotes cautious talk. Pirates star Ray Kremer set to start for Pittsburgh as fans scramble for pricey hotel rooms and game tickets.
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Final games of series in Toledo postponed to midweek
In Toledo, Buffalo, Ohio, three more junior world series games are set for Wednesday through Thursday after Buffalo leveled the series at 2-1 with an 8 to 2 victory. Mud Hens tinker lineup with Fisher and Brainard strong at bat while pitching may feature Jess Barnes or Paul McCullough for Toledo. Chet Falx or Sterling Stryker for Buffalo.
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