Yankees and Cardinals set for World Series opener at Yankee Stadium
The New York Yankees, crippled by injuries, host the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series opener with Earl Combs likely limited to pinch running. Odds favored the Cardinals 5 to 3 as both teams prepared, while Waite Hoyt or Wea Willie Sherdel were considered for the first game.
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Herbert W. Barker
Associated Press
New York
New York Yankees
St. Louis Cardinals
Yankee Stadium
Huggins
Earl Combs
Yankee
Cardinals
Yankees
Bill McKechnie
Combs
Pennock
Lazzeri
Koenig
Ruth
Waite Hoyt
Wee Willie” Sherdel
McKechnie
Cooper wins home run trophy in High Point amateur league
H P Cooper catcher for H P T D earns eleven home runs and twenty two RBIs in the season making him the longest hitter among High Point five amateur leagues. Trophy from Hillirich Bradsley Co presented by Beeson Hardware Co placed at Y M C A for the award ceremony with a Corn Ball event and committee from Y M C A arranging details.
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W. A. Cooper
High Point
Cooper
Hillirich-Bradsley Co
Louisville
Beeson Hardware Co
Young Men’s Christian Association
High Point Industrial Baseball League
Bun Dunn
David Yow
W. W. Lewis
Guilford General Hospital Stockholders Meet in High Point
Notice is given for a special meeting of the Guilford General Hospital stockholders to be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday October 8 1928 in the hospital classroom at East Washington and Steele streets High Point NC. Agenda includes adoption and modification of by laws defining board powers and duties election of directors and other matters as may come before the meeting. Signed September 25 1928 by C E Grayson C E Reitzel and W L Jackson secretaries treasurer and president.
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Guilford General Hospital, Inc
East Washington and
Steele Streets
High Point
N. C
Dakota Gridmen Seek Ocean Visit During Duke Trip
The University of South Dakota football team, traveling to play Duke University, shows interest in visiting the Atlantic Ocean. Coyote players, new to the sea, inquire about the Durham to Atlantic coast distance and may detour to Wilmington for a beach dip.
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Durham
University of South Dakota
Duke University Blue Devils
Plainsmen
West
Atlantic Ocean
Burke Hobgood
Durham Chamber of Commerce
Coyote Eleven
South Dakota
Ocean
North Carolina
Wilmington
Opening game draws massive pre sale and crowd forecast
For the three game series priced at 50 dollars and up, with all reserved seats exhausted and 40 000 general admission tickets on sale the day of the game a crowd of 75 000 or more is expected at the opening game.
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General Admisson
Fights Last Night in Indianapolis and Minneapolis
Roy Wallace of Indianapolis defeated Johnny Mason of Scranton in a ten round outpoint decision in Indianapolis. King Tut of Minneapolis knocked out Ted Morgan to win a non title junior lightweight bout in Minneapolis.
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Indianapolis
Roy Wallace
Johnny Mason
Scranton
Minneapolis
King Tut
Ted Morgan
Portland Card Match Ends Narrow Victory
Portland Maine Andy Callahan of Lawrence Massachusetts outpointed Johnny Harris of Denver in a close boxing bout. Harris faced a setback in the 6th round with Calahan gaining the decision.
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Portland
Maine
Andy Callahan
Lawrence
Mass
Johnny Harris
Denver
Des Moines bout highlights Falegano vs Bartlett clash
Henry Falegano of San Francisco defeated Ollie Bartlett of Minneapolis in a competitive bout held in Des Moines. The match showcased tactical exchanges with Falegano landing the decisive points.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Henry Falegano
San Francisco
Ollie Bartlett
Minneapolis
Anderson Learns Points In Kentucky Lincoln Bout
Joe Anderson of Kentucky outpointed Ace Hudkins of Lincoln Nebraska by decision in a boxing match.
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Los Angeles
Joe Anderson
Kentucky
Ace Hudkins
Lincoln
Neb
Quittero Stops Madden in Tampa Bout Knockout
In St. Petersburg Manuel Quittero of Tampa knocked out Tommy Madden of New York in the sixth round of their boxing match.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
Manuel Quittero
Tampa
Tommy Madden
New York
Jacksonville bout ends with Norwood victory
Willie Norwood of Titusville Florida decisioned K O Billy Edwards of Savannah in a ten round bout in Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Willie Norwood
Titusville
K. O
Billy) Edwards
Savannah
The Erfurt Interview Between Napoleon and Alexander
The Erfurt Interview occurred with Napoleon and Alexander I of Russia as the central figures. Details emphasize a formal exchange between the two rulers during the 1800s diplomatic encounter.
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Erfurt
Napoleon
Alexander
Russia
Capudine offers quick relief for headaches and nerve pains
Capudine provides instant relief for frequent headaches and rheumatic and neuralgic pains as a liquid, safer than nerve-deadening pills. Available at drug stores in 380c and 60c sizes.
Stehli Silk Mill night workers form morning gym class
Night shift employees from Stehli Silk Mill join a 6:30 A.M. YMCA gym class. The Stehli squad forms two basketball teams with Leon Hucks as manager and Comer Poole as captain. They aim to schedule games with other plants and benefit from morning practice.
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Stehli Silk Mill Corporation
Stehli Silk Mill
Leon Hucks
Stehli
Comer L. Poole
Hucks
Monaco's Rule Ends as French Revolution Disposes Prince
Monaco stood as an independent principality for eight centuries before the reigning prince was dispossessed by French Revolutionary forces, ending a long era of sovereignty.
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Monaco
Purple Panthers Prepare for Battle With Oglethorpe Men
High Point college prepares for a Saturday game in Asheville against Oglethorpe. The Panthers, coming off a strong showing against Wofford in Spartanburg, aim to challenge the Petrels who have beaten Southern Conference teams. Captain Pat Thompson’s defense praised as standout Palmetto state form.
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Purple Panthers
Oglethorpe
High Point College
Asheville
High Point
Mountain City
Panthers
Petrels
Spartanburg
Terriers
Wofford
South Carolina
Boylviites
Pat Thompson
Palmetto State
Thompson
Western Maryland
High Point High School Athletes Win City Golf and Tennis Crowns
High Point High School juniors and seniors dominated local sports, with Lucas Abels and Billy McWilliams winning tennis and golf titles at the High Point Country Club. Abels, a Nebraska transfer, previously excelled at Lincoln high and the 1927 Nebraska state tennis tournament. McWilliams, from Rome Georgia via Winston-Salem, trained under Pete Farrell and now seeks further Carolina events and the president's cup at the local club.
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Lucas Abels
Billy McWilliams
High Point Country Club
Young Abels
High Point
Lincoln
Nebraska
McKnight
Greensboro
Ravennel
Slate
Capus Waynick
Winston-Salem
Atlanta
Rome
Georgia
University School For Boys
Druid Hill Club
Pete Farrell
Johnny Farrell
Billy
Andy Merrilees
Dakota captain leads USD in western grid glory
Captain Bruce Hinds of the University of South Dakota will play against Duke in Durham North Carolina. Hinds earned all conference honors for two years and shifts from guard to tackle to pivot. The Dakota team, coming off fresh victories, showcases a mix of sophomores and seasoned Western grid notables in a bid for triumph.
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Durham
Bruce Hinds
University of South Dakota
Duke University Blue Devils
North Carolina
West
Hinds
Sioux Falls
S. C
Coyote
Dakota
Espinosa Favored To Settle Hagen In Ntl Golf Tourney
In Baltimore on October 3 Walter Hagen advances toward a fifth consecutive title as Al Espinosa of the Chicago Espinosas appears set to be his final round opponent. Espinosa won the qualifying medal and defeated Johnny Golden 8 7. Sarazen rallied to beat Wild Bill Mehlhorn 3 and 2 while Hagen overwhelmed Willis Ogg 4 and 3.
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Associated Press
Baltimore
al Espinosa
Chicago Espinosas
Walter Hagen
the Haig
Espinosa
Johnny Golden
Paterson
N. J
Sarazen
Wild Bill Mehlhorn
Hagen
Willis Ogg
Worcester
Paralyzed by Lightning at Stoneywood Cricket Shed
Four men were burned and paralyzed when lightning struck the scorers' shed at Stoneywood during a cricket match. The lightning toppled a metal ventilator from the roof and scorched the scoring board by the blaze.
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Aberdeen
Stoneywood
North Carolina State Athletics Costs Covered by Gates
NC State College athletic expenses for 1927-28 totaled 48009 dollars for equipment coaches salaries travel and hotels. Gate receipts from the Wolfpack more than covered these costs and helped fund equipment now in use. Football emerged as the college’s major money maker.
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N. C. State College
Walpack
Raleigh
Mrs Wall Wins Local Golf Title at High Point Club
Mrs Matt Wall captured the High Point Country Club men’s department title by defeating Mrs Cecil Prince 6 and 4 in the 1928 final. Semi finalist Mrs Lyman Redding fell to the champion, ending her bid after an earlier strong showing. Second flight winner was Mrs T V Rochelle, consolation flight winner Mrs J S Welborn.
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Theomen’s Department
High Point Country Club
Matt Wall
Cecil Prince
World Series race tight as Rochester and Indianapolis rest
Indianapolis and Rochester, rested by two days, prep for game five of the little world series. Rochester won the International League pennant while Indianapolis captured the American Association title and both teams head to the decisive matchup in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Rochester
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