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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1926

Page

8

Battle of Left Handers Opens World Series Clash

The World Series opener pits left handed duelists as Herb Pennock of the Yankees and Wil Sherdel of the Cardinals loom on Saturday. Urban Shocker may start Game 1 or 2, Benny Bengough is out with a broken arm, and Pat Collins will handle the catching duties. Alexander may pitch for the Cardinals, while the Yankees rely on Combs in center and Rue continues as a catching option busy with drills tomorrow.

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How They Stand National League Yesterday's Results

Philadelphia Boston game schedule shows only gate, with Philadelphia at Boston listed, and Washington at Philadelphia rain affecting the slate. The text records plan for games today among Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington, indicating no complete results.

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Rough Words Stir Trouble in Hidden Alibi

A fragmentary note mentions Briggs and a casual talk about a snatch. The speaker vent others’ actions, wishing restraint on their own emotions and the gas throttle metaphor, hinting at shameful behavior and public scrutiny. This snippet reads like a troubled exchange with unspecified context or outcome.

Cobb To Pilot Detroit Next Year

Tyris Cole will return next spring to the Detroit Tigers as manager with Tris Speaker. Cobb said he would play as a reserve next season, mentoring a young squad while noting pitching as the key to winning. The team finished sixth with more wins but weaker pitching.

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Syracuse Swimmers Hard Schedule Opening Arch Held Reform

Syracuse University swimmers face a tough schedule as they prepare for intercollegiate competition. Coach Harold Thienwiler plans renovations to Arch Held to meet governing rules, with a temporary lower end reducing course length. The team opens January 7 against Browning and will face Princeton and others later in the season. Captain Morse Ternes Pere Ton and Jones are expected to be available for varsity duties.

Byratise Syrar Ser Univess Interin Fernate Harold Thienwiler Princeton Morse Ternes Pere Tonettr Jones

Du Pont Bowling League Open Season Kicks Off

The DuPont Bowling League 10 open season starts Monday at Red Mens alleys, with eight teams competing. Matches begin at 4 p.m. through fall and into spring, featuring a schedule of Shoals, Shipping, White House, Spreader, and Mill executives in early fixtures.

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SKEFP SAVED THE FLAG FOR YANKEES IN DOUBLEHEADER

A former Bridgeport player recalled by the Yankees helped pull out of a batting slump and sparked a hitting spree that knocked Browns down in both games of a twin bill. The pennant race tightened as players praised his clutch defense and timely hitting though weather and weariness lingered across the two games.

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Babe Ruth Aims at New World Series Records Pace

Babe Ruth seeks to set new marks in the World Series as he prepares to open for the Yankees. The article notes his past highs in runs and extra base hits, and mentions tied records with rivals and leaders in home runs, with discussion of his performance in prior series.

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Ty Cobb Picks Yankees to Win Against Cardinals

Ty Cobb, veteran star, predicts the New York Yankees will defeat the St. Louis Cardinals. He notes the Yankees' strong pitching rotation and recent form, emphasizing their chances in the contest. Cobb’s forecast reflects his confidence in the Yankees' lineup and staff.

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Nine Yankees veterans from 1923 World Series team

New York Sept 2 Of the twenty five players who are now members of the Yankees only nine were with the team when it triumph ed over the Giants in the world series of 1923 The ring veterans include Waite Hoyt Sam Jones Hert Pennock Bob Shainkey Bengough Infielders Joe Dugan Agron Ward outfielders Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel The article lists numerous pitchers Beall Braxton McQuaid Shocker Ruether and others as new arrivals, with notes on their previous clubs and trades.

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World Series to Prove Most Colorful in History

The World Series opens between Miller Huggins's New York Yankees and Rogers Hornsby’s St Louis Cardinals. The clash pits Hornsby’s fresh World Series team against Babe Ruth’s veteran American League champions. The event caps a season of upheaval as tennis, golf, boxing, and other sports crown new champions.

Robert A. F Eford New York Miller Huggins New York Yankees Rogers Hornaby St Louis Cardinals Helen Wills Blith! den Bobby Jones George von Elm Jack Dempsey Gene Tunney Rogers Horneby Babe Roth

John McGraw Still Leader In Winning Pennants

New York Sept 28 Giants manager John McGraw remains ahead of all pennant winning leaders across major leagues with ten titles to 1910s to 1920s. Connie Mack heads American League with six pennants. Miller Huggins tied for fourth overall with four. Frank Chance and Fred Clarke tied for second in National League with four each. Other NL winners include Robinson Moran Stallings Mitchell Hanlon etc.

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Yankee Stadium the largest baseball plant in the country

New York reporters describe Yankee Stadium as the largest baseball plant in the country. The Bronx site on a ten acre plot north of the Harlem River houses a triple decked steel and concrete grandstand with an 160 000 square foot playing field. It claims seating capacity around six thousand with standing room for thousands and has housed famed home runs by Babe Ruth in right field and a lengthy center field reach to 496 feet.

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