World Series Opens In St Louis As Cardinals Favored
The 1931 World Series opener at Sportsmans Park features the Cardinals as 1 to 2 favorites over the Browns. Mort Cooper likely to start for St Louis against Nelson Potter, with weather expected fair and cooler and an estimated 95,000 fans. Commissioner Landis will miss the classic, remaining in Chicago under doctor orders.
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Browns
Cardinals
Chet Laubs
Sigdatucki
Sportsmans Park
Bainy
Billy Southworth
Kaufmann
Sewell
Nationals
Mort Cooper
Nelson Potter
Yankees
Giants
Polo Grounds
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
Ford Prick
Maiona Wiéajgue
Willian Warde
American Leaghe
Leslie M. O'Connor
Browns win first AL pennant in history
The St Louis Browns proved skeptics wrong by sweeping the Yankees and winning the pennant. Pitching dominated as 36 innings yielded only three runs, signaling a strong World Series bid and a surge of confidence for the team and its supporters.
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New York ‘Yankees
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Max Taaniers
Mort Cooper
Ted Wilks
Harry Brechcen
Donnelly
Byerly
Sctnardt
Luke Sewell
Nelson Potter
Denny Galehouse
Jack Kramer
Sik Jauckl
George Castor
Bob Munchier
Pirates Agree On Series Shares After Clos ing Season
The Pittsburgh Pirates settled their World Series shares after finishing second. Ground keeper Fogarty received a half share while Jon Hallahan and George Webel were allotted quarter shares. The team dispersed for winter homes after Sunday's season finale at Philadelphia.
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Pittshurst Pirates
Doh Fogarty
Jon Hallahan
Clibhiouse Bay
George Webel
Pirates
Philadelphia
Fights Last Night Feature Multiple Knockouts Across Cities
In Baltimore Curtis Sheppard 192 from Pittsburgh knocked out Buddy Walker 126 from Columbus after nine rounds. New Haven appeared Bobby Ruf fin New York stopped Leo Francis 132 from Panama in ten. Newark featured Jeno Gonde 1764 from New York defeating unknown opponent in four. Holyoke saw Joe Sillick 150 from New York outpoint Joe Matone 149 from Brooklyn. Scranton listed Able Kaufman 1 BH from Philadelphia outpointing Andy Linges 140 from Newtown. San Francisco had Jackie Cocker 14 from New York knocking out Sheile Angel 150 from Fresno in one.
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Curtis Sheppard
Pittsburgh
Buddy Walker
Columbus
New Haven
Conn
Bobby Ruffin
New York
Leo Francis
Panama
Newark
Jeno Gonde
Holyoke
Mass
Joe Sillick
Joe Matone
Brooklyn
Jimmy Anest
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500 800 Bowling Teams Pace Aero Leagues
The Aero Ladies League led by the 500 club swept three from the 960 keylerettes while the 800 gang held to top pace after a three game win over the 960 team. In the Aero Men's League the 8004 sped ahead with a three game triumph as 200 beat 700 and a misrecord affected the 250 versus 500 match. Standings show the 500 and 800 groups atop their divisions with high scores from Shields and Nichols among others. The event also notes a Pittsburgh Panthers football game setup against Bethany College with ex Panthers Mocha Owen and Plazal on the Bethany roster.
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Wie
Tumbre
Paul Shields
Arlene Ee Scan
Ion
Sainst
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Pete Russell
Jennie Adamski
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Uels
Pitt Panthers
Pitt Stadium
Bethany College Bisons
Navy
Joe Mocha
Don Owen
Cy Plazal
Pitt
Bisons
Higgins Sees Bright Future For Football After The War
Penn State coach Higgins, in his 25th year, predicts a postwar football boom. He counts 60 incoming players and expects war-hardened collegians to raise competition, while praising players' fair play. Higgins recalls Canton Bulldogs days with Jim Thorpe, his path from West Virginia Wesleyan to Washington University and Pitt game ambitions for 1945–46 seasons.
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al Bickfield
al Michaels
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Mike Plone
Sean
Lions
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Pitt-Panthers
Corry team denies friction after Wesleyville game
In a public note the Corry football squad denies internal strife following a loss to Wesleyville. They praise unity, acknowledge concern over Bill Harmon’s early injury, and express hope the team can rebound with coach support and town faith restored.
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Westeyville
Eny Ratty
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Bill Harmon
Trason
Jils
Hinson
Moines
Buele
Aly
Tutto
Stadium city battles for world series crown
The round up covers the majors with St. Louis aiming to host the world series entirely within one park, notes on Chicago Cubs and White Sox distance, Penn State football's 54-13 win over Muhlenberg launching its season, Clemson's 34-0 win over Presbyterian, and Clemson coach Howard’s quip about midfield seats. Also mentions Union’s first win since 1919, a boxing nod, hockey plans, and Atlantic City Country Club creating a $1,000 fund to aid veterans, plus notes on pro football stadium plans and league strategies.
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Jimmy Lewis
Leo Hoylay
Art Brady
Bill Myers
Corryigh
Youngstown
Nick Boydent
Glenn
Mckinney
Beaver
Juan Zurita
NBA
Pete Lello
Mexico City
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Chicago
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White Sox
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Presbyterian
Frank Howerd
Miter
Trisming
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Sn Drancisco
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Yivcessary
Rae Crowther
Petit Line
Penn
George Munger
Blue Devils
Phe Bos
Yankee Stadium
Tigers Find Takers for Series Tens
Fragmented local sports note mentions Tigers and a pennant race with references to tickets, an internal revenue disposal note, and a Wayne County salvage committee. It references a ground 13, a Newark game result 4-2, and a poor Wesleyville showing with limited opportunities for a Tiltasville game Friday night.
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Internal Revenue
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Wayne County Wastepaper Salvagie Committee
Military training urged in high schools, says director
Oct 8 Savens-ton area speaker John B Blacktelly, director of private schools and 1920 Olympic pingle sowilirus sharapion, urged cadet training in lower schools. He said drill, discipline, and health would help, noting a 1941 pattern where 80 percent of the first 1,000, 600 men called up were deemed unfit for service.
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Savenston
Petladulpeta
John B. Blacktelly
Phivateal Tyes
Bettina Matched With Father Divine Follower in Philly
Oct 3 promo notes a match set for October 16 at Convention Hall between Saint Thomas, follower of Father Divine, and Melia Hettitia, former light heavyweight champion. The card also lists Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia in prior interaction and Sammy Paratto of Pittsburgh set to face Dorsey Lay of Philadelphia in the windup.
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Herma Taylor
Saint Thomas
Ether Devine
Melia Hettitia
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