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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1926

Page

6

Haines Gets Credit For Win In Tough World Series Game

The St Louis Cardinals beat New York 3 1 in a drab rain plagued game as Haines earned the win despite leaving with three on and one run already in. Alexander closed strong for St Louis with key plays from Thevenow and Hafey. Ruth homered for the Yankees, but squandered chances as Haines and Hoffman combined to seal the victory.

Haines Anand Cardinals New York Henly Meusel Huth Hoyt Hall of Fame Lexander Yankees Magain Alexander Tommy Thevenow Cardinal Alfrexander Easel O'Farrell Bell Hafey Yankee

Grover Cleveland Alexander Stars In Game Seven Thriller

Damon Runyon recounts Grover Cleveland Alexander appearing in the seventh game at Yankee Stadium to strike out Tony Lazzeri with bases loaded, preserving a 3 2 Cardinals win over the Yankees. The piece mixes play-by-play, offbeat commentary, and Runyon’s colorful asides about Alexander, Babe Ruth, and the crowd.

Series Figures Sunday Totals and Receipts

Attendance 38 993 receipts 140 091 06 Advisory council’s share 21 0198 85 Barheluh’s chin 24 70434 Each league’s share 24 766 95 Total for the Series Attendan Total receipts 1 297 964 A share first 4 games only 2 800 51 Advisory neil’ s share 31813 179 60 ee club’s share Bils 695 87 sh league’s share S158 397

Advisory Council Barheluh Attendan Neil Bils

Ruths catches and fielding spark series thriller

Ruth made a spectacular second inning catch off O Farrys liner and one handed Robins spear like plays highlighted a tight series. Meusel Haines and Koenig contributed key defensive gems as New York held off a late charge, with Gehrig contributing on offense and the crowd roaring at a championship moment.

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Cardinals Break Through In World Series Victory Says Farrell

By Bob O Farrell, catcher for the Cardinals, proclaims that St Louis won the world series on merit despite claiming luck in the decisive game. He praises Rex and Alex on the mound, Hornsby’s strategy, and credits the team’s courage and timely plays for the championship. He also acknowledges the Yankees’ fair play and expresses hope for next year.

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Composite box score from double bill game recap

Composite box score describes pitching lines, hits, errors, and substitutions across the St Louis and New York games. It lists winning pitchers New York Pennock Hoyt and losing pitcher Mort Shhoexer Ruether Shawker for the Yankees and Sherdel Rhinehart for St. Louis with detailed innings and players mentioned.

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Yale Regulars Hurt in Georgia Game

Two Yale regulars on injured list after yesterday’s clash with Georgia. Halfback Bruce Caldwell and guard Jashie were sidelined with injuries but expected to recover. right guard is slated to start next Saturday.

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Maine Football Team Faces League Nations Challenge

The University of Maine football team appeared to represent nationalities from multiple nations in a pre season survey. Players listed British, German, Italian, Finnish, Lithuanian, Canadian and other backgrounds. The article notes diverse ancestry among quad members.

Maine Football League OF Nations University of Maine

Meusel Accepts Blame In World Series Defeat

Yankees outfielder Bob Meusel takes responsibility for the loss in the decisive game at Yankee Stadium. He laments a muffed catch by O Farrell, acknowledges the missed opportunity to tie or win, and praises the Cardinals for a hard fought victory while noting his error changed the outcome and the world series result.

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Norwalk High to Play Greenwich Friday

Norwalk high school football team meets Greenwich High School this Friday afternoon at Amusement Park in Norwalk. Steven Wil leads Norwalk in a game expected to draw local fans.

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