Today in Sport highlights hockey turmoil and new team moves
A scrambled report covers the NHL season with the Hamilton Tigers facing upheaval as owners and players clash over the title, Montréal Canadiens winning the championship, Vancouver's bid, and Tommy Gorma set to manage the New York team. It also notes Ottawa Senators shifts, a barnstorming baseball lineup led by Rickey Vance, and upcoming Pro/semipro matchups including Warren Red Jackets versus Clean Independents.
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Breaks in World Series Don't Crown Winners Says Coach
The writer argues that luck or breaks will not reliably decide the Washington Senators versus the Pittsburgh Pirates in the upcoming World Series. While batting, pitching, fielding, and base running matter, unpredictable breaks influenced by odd bounces and mishaps will still shape a pivotal game or two, making long-term outcomes uncertain. The piece notes past surprises like Lindstrom’s misplay and Gowdy’s mishap as reminders that even seasoned players can be affected by inexplicable bounces.
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Oil City Merchants Reorganizing For New Season
Oil City moves to reorganize the Merchants with most of last year’s squad available. It is unlikely the team will enter the West Penn league this season. Greensburg, Youngstown, Warren and Jeannette have applied for league membership.
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Ajax Tossers Win Horseshoe Title
The Ajax Tossers defeated the Tan Tiers to claim the city doubles and American League horseshoe championships in a hard fought series. Loveland led with 22 points and 1 nine ringer, Raynard scored 28 with 1 nine, while Rhynard added 17 and Loyet 26 for the champions. Sullivan led the losers with 24, Maclees 21, and Pannery 21 as the final match secured the title and a banquet will honor industrial sports participants.
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Corry High to Clash With Franklin in Saturday Tilt
Corry High travels to Franklin for a third game of the 1025 season on Saturday. Franklin faces injuries and potential roster changes, while Corry’s offense showed progress against North East. The News Herald notes Franklin may be thinner and less cohesive, with Paul Heffern sidelined by a shoulder injury and other players unsettled. A separate note mentions local angler John Paulson distributing brook trout cans for stream stocking.
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Rickard targets Dempsey fight amid West clash plans
In New York on September 3, Tex Rickard warned legal action against Jack Dempsey if he fights Marty Wills for another promoter. He awaits Paddy Mullins return to discuss signing articles for a Dempsey Willis fight next September. Rickard claims a verbal promise and telegrams bind Dempsey to his side despite Tim Kearns objections.
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World Series opener set for next Wednesday at Forbes Field
Corry fans anticipate the Pirates versus Nationals clash as the World Series moves toward Forbes Field next Wednesday afternoon. Harry Mooney plans to attend several Pittsburgh games and hopes to meet friends connected to the big show.
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Phillies Rout Ratins Behind Ray Pierce Win
Ray Pierce, a rookie left handed pitcher, held the Rats safe as the Phillies won 10 to 4. It marked Pierce's third win against Brooklyn in four starts, dropping Brooklyn into sixth place.
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Dempsey and Wills Sign for Title Bout
In Niles Michigan last night Harry Wills and Jack Dempsey signed to fight for the heavyweight title sometime in September 1920 or 1926 promoters Fitzsimmons and others arranged the deal. Dempsey posted a 100000 forfeit while Wills and Fitzsimmons each posted large sums to cover arrangements. The $360000 was deposited and the formal articles were executed with notes by notary Goodsell as witnesses.
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Tarvard, Princeton shuffle players in early season moves
Cambridge shifts move Jake Adi to end and Bill Macomber to tackle as Simonds changes position. Princeton reshuffles two minute-line spots with John Davis and Tarry Meislayn amid injuries. Penn stars Fields Fant Thomas marked as injured in practice. Thayer and Freeman still out.
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Tickets On Sale For Army Notre Dame Game In Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees announce tickets for the Army Notre Dame clash at Yankee Stadium on October 17 will go on sale next Monday. Seats priced at 3.00 dollars.
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Pittsburgh Pirates Draw Lots For World Series Tickets
The Pittsburgh club faced a drawing of lots to assign reserved seats for the World Series. Treasurer Sam Dreyfuss said at a dinner honoring Manager Hill Mokeohnie that about 65,000 mail applications for tickets arrived in the days after sales began.
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Attendance at Grand Circuit Falls Off in Ohio Report
Columbus dispatch notes shrinking attendance at the Grand Circuit as fewer people ride horses this year, with a drop of AML percent. The report flags declining roving horse numbers and relates it to local activity in Columbus, Ohio.
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