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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1926
Page
17
George Sisler, longtime manager of the St Louis Browns for three seasons, is discharged by the club. President Phil Ball cites a poor showing of the team as the reason, with discussion of future directions and coaching responsibilities following the decision.
Manager Rogers Hornsby led 15 players of the world champion Cardinals back to St Louis to a thousand cheering fans at Union Station. Most players slipped away for rest as police escorted them to homes or hotels for a victory celebration planned at Sportsman's Park that night. Hornsby avoided the crowd until later, then rode with police to Austin for the funeral of his mother, rejoining his family before the Texas Special train departed at 11:50.
Tulane will battle New York University Saturday at Vance Stadium in Manhattan. The Green Wave, led by quarterback Mensile and a strong line, aims to rebound after early season losses and face a formidable NYU squad noted for its offense and a stout defense.
Washington Ort it CAP Taking it for granted that nobody could bear the name of Trover Cleveland Alexander of the St Louis Cardinals world series victory is invited to appear on the party platform. Representative McClintic wired Alex to accept an assignment to accompany some of our prominent speakers and extend congratulations on the pitcher’s work in the series.
In St Paul Nebraska a 1600 resident town prepares for the homecoming of Grover Cleveland Alexander known as Alexander the Greater After a win over the Yankees the town decorated and planned a banquet Alexander is expected home Monday and the town is buzzing with visitors and plans for celebration including serenading his mother Mrs William Alexander
Chicago report outlines Big Ten finances with revenue near 1.25 million last year and a projected rise. Conference spent 486,898 on training and equipment for 2418 players across ten schools, with coach salaries averaging about 2300. It notes 835 scholarships awarded to football players among 2,898 athletes and argues scholarship distribution questioned by some.
Victor MacAuley, five time winner of the modified marathon by Halifax Herald and Evening Mau, faces a challenge from Reid in the race set for Oct 23. Competitors include Johnny Miles, Reston Marathon record holder, and Clarence DeMur from Melrose.
Prominent horse Carlaris plans a comeback in the Coftisth Handicap at Tia Juana after a warm season opener. Owner WT. Anderson says Carlaris aims to reclaim recent form, with purses totaling over 106000 dollars. Trainers and local experts cite hopeful momentum for a strong showing this Thanksgiving Day meet.
A long standing dropkick record, once held by Pat O'Dea since 1898, stands firm as Mark Payne of Dakota Wesleyan previously hit a 63 yard kick, and only a few later attempts reach the mark. The piece notes several notable longer kicks including Robertson 54 yards in 1919 and Leamon Johnson 65 yards at St Marys Kansas, with references to 1994 forward.
George Dutch White, 21, became Cedar Rapids club manager in the Mississippi Valley League for the final two months, lifting the team from slump before being sold to the Danville club of the Three I league.
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