I Am the Man Who Lost the World Series
Giants pitcher Peckinpaugh writes of an early 1920s world series flop. He recalls a key error that cost New York the title, confesses to the misstep, and honors Babe Ruth for his ninth inning effort while acknowledging Yankee fans’ goodwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Peckinpaugh
New York
Universal, Service
Polo Grounds
Cleveland
Pinny Hooles
Euclid Avenue
Kelly
Mins
Waite Hoyt
Yankee
Giust
Ruth
Babe Ruth
Darely
Bubve
Rawlings
Baker
Ile
Ward Wasa
Louisville Entries Show Purse Races Across Five Events
A prone listing of race entries at Louisville includes purses of 1200 across first and second races for three-year-olds and maidens, six furlongs to one mile three sixteenths, with numerous horses and weights such as Capstan 102 and Tharon 103. The third to fifth races add allowances and two-year-old clack entries, detailing horses like Botberation 103 and Maima Auregoire 10a, with weights and comments on entrants and handicaps.
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Louisville
x-Capstan
x-Tharon
x-Castle
x-Joe Godman
x-John
Reardon
x-Miss Petite
North Elkhorn
Derniere Lou
Dartmore
Balance Wheel
s-Guvnor
Ailight Sir
Ben Valet
Ben Bolt
x-Concenn
Marie Auregoire
Rappold
Doyle
Black Watch
Ruby
Travesty
Abadane
White Star
Bright Trash
x-Suave
Prince
Ravilos
Josephine Weidel
Little Polly
Orma’ Dale Blossom House
Peace Pal Randel
Omnipotent
Bernice WK
Miss Grestwood
Don Poppe
Midnight Stories
Bort
X-Spods
Advocate
Marjorie Tynes
Rouleau
Dr. Clark
Bil
Cop
Tina Clark
Tady Astor
Birdie G
Presions
Lula
Margaret Winsor
Teanne Bowdre
Martha Palion
Jostre
Ouisvilgg
Raece
Ultra
Mooney
x-Foster Windry
Gloria Wranes
Burke
x-Md. Garrison
x-Wise Man
Thing Nose
x-Black Wateh 2d
Got. Taylor
Jack Straw
Gipsy Queen
Gritish Maid
Wpahska
X Jacobean
x-Omond
Mab
v-Mutuel
M. Barnes
Poal
Ped Algorritti
Our Dear
Tretty the Vale
Lon
Manney
Sugamook
Parke
Aldooran
Westword
Lunsford
Treveler
Moon Peter Piper
Burkey
Amazon
Worlen
Landis Recommends Seven Game Series Change
Landis proposes a seven game series instead of nine in the playoffs. The commissioner of organized play says the adjustment could affect scheduling and competitive balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landis
Tsengsaw
Varsity Eleven S Defeated by Hilltop Scrubs
Hilltop Scrubs defeated the varsity eleven in a twenty minute scrimmage at Newheld Park yesterday afternoon. Ryder scored for the scrubs, with Coach Fred Hunt acting as referee amid frequent offside calls. Varsity fumbled often, Lynch and the third squad scored, and Hunt ordered Lynch to report for second team practice. Weather was clear and the track fast as teams prepared for Bulkeley High game Saturday.
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Scrubs
Newheld Park
Ryder
Fred Hunt
Ti Varsity
Cooney Lancaster
Saur
Ole Lynch
Trosko
Hunt
Lynch
Varsity
Ray Whelan
Ray Shen
Ido Kempton" Sraynick
Bulkeley
Lancaster
le Pur
St. Wagner
Tischer
Cate
Lib
Danbury Auto Races Postponed Then Set For Today
Heavy rain left the Danbury Fair track muddy forcing postponement last Saturday. Tra Vail the national dirt track champion will race among the competitors. Events include an 880 time trial a 10 mile race and a mile handicap consolation.
Bancroft Proudly Predicts Giants Victory In World Series
Captain of the New York Giants reflects on a hard fought series against the Yankees. He praises the team’s resolve, credits manager John McGraw, and expresses hope for a rematch next year. The piece celebrates the Giants winning the 1924 World Series after a demanding season.
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David Bancroft
Universal Servier
Rounds
N.Y Opt
Renvary
Muter
Artla Neh
Hoyt
Ana
McGraw
Yankees
Giants
Jamaica Racing Results Reflect Various Stakes and Times
In Jamaica race results three year olds and up show varied selling and claiming events. Notable finishes include Alexander Peilten and Rolo in early races with times near 1 13 and 1 46 for longer trips. The card lists horses such as Turnabout Carefree Marjorie M Tody Ohtandnentt and Jost BScot among others with extensive betting figures and payouts.
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Jamaica
Alexander Peilten
Turner
Rolo
Ambrose
Carefree
Marjorie M
Wilson
Marinetti
Wishbone
Wmoatioin
Peniceut
Modesty
Story
Fator
Gem
Jost Bscot
Sande
Yan—T
Tsidore
Fitsgibbon
Castreton
Silverton
Catconer
Tarn
Hy Gross Cross Country Team Faces Bristol Defeat Risk
Bridgeport High School cross country likely to lose most runners at Bristol with six unavailable due to scholastic ineligibility. Captain Matty Skane expected to win despite odds. coaching staff prepared for possible suspensions and listed lineup includes Shane Morrey Segui Buecker and others with Miller and Iana as subs.
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Bristol
Bridgeport High School
Wille
Matty Shane
Skane
Oach Anderson
Hill and Dale
Anderson
Matty Skene
Morry
Segal
Bucker
Remacloes
Shane
Morrey
Segui
Buecker
Wanger
Davis
H. Burnstien
W. Burnstien
Dean
Roth
Miller
Iana
Carroll
Baird
W. Lee
G. Lee
Grigtin
Titzpatrick
Maher to Play With Choate Saturday in Wallingford
Hartford Wish faces Choate Prep at Wallingford Saturday as star quarterback Cohan is outs. Hartford aims to defend Triangle League title against Wartford New Haven and New Britain. Ex local star Jaci Maher to join Choate as right half alongside Lengyel Adams Thorpe and Skraynick in the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Thea
Cohan
Choate Prep
Wallingford
Wartford
New Haven
New Britain
Jaci Maher
High Star
Choate
Portl iws Atlight: Theatre and Sports Mix
Fragmentary list mentions performances and figures including Jess Willard and Babe Ruth. Names Jack Johnson Johnny Kilbane Moran and Frani Moran appear alongside titles The Return of Peter Grimm The Easiest Way Shuffle Along The Bat. Context unclear but suggests entertainment and sports references.
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Jess Willard
Peter Grimm
Jack Johnson
Johnny Kilbane
Shuffle Along
Frani Moran
Babe Ruth
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Varsity Elevens
Hilltop Scrubs
Danbury
Wvoden Mills
Feauari
Main St.oren
Bancroft
Marcella Ber
New Albany
Howard
Cho Cho
Connells
Adonis
Barnes
Darjeeling
Islanche
Jack Maher
Song
The
Daley
Harvard
Waltbank—Mahan
Thorpe
Carlisle
Coy
Yale
L. P
Eckersall
Chicago
Heston
Slichigan
Ohio State
Oliphant
Purdue
Gipp
Notre Dame
Connors
Halloran
Bridgeport
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