World Series Opener Sets Giants Yankees Showdown at 1:30
The Giants of Harlem meet the Yankees of the Bronx in game one of the World Series at 1:30 pm in New York’s Yankee Stadium. Carl Hubbell faces Lefty Gomez in a battle of star left-handers as crowd forecasts rise toward 50 000 to 60 000. Weather clouded with possible morning showers could affect attendance and gate receipts.
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el Goofy) Gomez
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Umpires Named for World's Series
Umpires for the World Series were named by Commissioner Landis on arrival in New York. George Barr and Bill Stewart are appointed from the National League, Emmett Ormsby and Steve Basil from the American League.
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State Packs for Furman Game in Greenville
The State College Wolf Pack will travel by bus from College Station Raleigh to Greenville, D C, for a Southern Conference contest against Furman University on Saturday. Coach Doc Newton said the party leaves Friday morning to reach Greenville in time for a Friday afternoon practice. This is State’s first fall trip out of the state and first to Greenville since 1927, the Furman 20 0 win year. The teams met here last fall with State winning 27 0. The 1902 meetings included a scoreless tie and a Furman 5 2 victory.
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Yankees face Giants in seven game series clash
The Yankees rely on fast fielding and power hitting to counter Giants pitchers Hubbell Melton Schumacher. Giants backers hold breath as Murderers Row looms, hoping for a miracle win or at least a close race.
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World Series Open In New York Sees Record Replay Pursuit
Opening in New York assignment finds the Yankees and Giants aiming to surpass last year’s marks for attendance and gate receipts with sellouts or full houses. Targets include series batting averages, runs, RBIs, hits, and home runs led by Ruth Gehrig and others as records stand from 1925 to 1986 across multiple clubs.
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Cincinnati targets McKechnie Hartnett and Wilson for Bees manager
Eddie Briez reports from New York that Cincinnati plans a major winter turnover. Reds pursue Bill McKechnie Gabby Hartnett and Jimmy Wilson for manager roles as they rebuild the club and re-sign eleven players. Rumors include DiMaggio in West Coast farms and Joe DiMag’s father battling appetite amid restaurant issues.
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Wrigley Fails to Stand Behind Cubs in Series
Phillip K. Wrigley, owner of the Cubs, did not stay home to support his club in the city series against the White Sox. He laments the team’s failure this year and vows Chicago fans will see new faces in 1938. Dodgers wrap season with another wild finish amid rumors of moves and potential manager changes.
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Hotel Lobby Scene with Sports Figures and Guests
Judge Landis shows fresh hair cut and chat in hotel lobbies. Mickey Cochrane back from Europe looks fit and receives greetings. John A Heydler, ex NL president, proves to be an avid golfer. Joe Gould introduces Joe DiMaggio to Cliff Melton in a hotel lobby. A Wichita tire dealer offers a new set to the first homer. Joe seeks a manager at the Chattanooga pool.
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Casey Stengel crosses Brooklyn Bridge to collect final installment
Casey Stengel personally collects the last installment of money, signaling the close of a financial matter connected to his Brooklyn Bridge crossing. The event underscores the end of a transaction and Stengel’s involvement in settling the account.
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Scores and snap judgments from a sports crowded room
The piece jokes about scalpers asking ten dollars for a five fifty pasteboard and recalls Will Rogers in the refreshment room where the comedian performed last year. It notes Boston Bees drafting a rookie under thirty who may need more seasoning and mentions Walter Johnson the Big Train receiving a hand from dining-room staff. Harry Eisenstat, former Dodger, declared a free agent after failing to reach a deal with the Boston Red Sox.
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Elon College Routs High Point with Reserve Squad
Elon College reserves, led by freshman Laughon from Portsmouth Va, prepare to visit High Point for a Saturday game. The Fighting Christians expect a tough challenge after High Point stopped Lees McRae last weekend. About twenty five of forty players will travel.
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Michigan Fresh Fall Off at Ann Arbor Team
Michigan freshmen turnout drops to 90 this season at University of Michigan football, down from 135 last year, as the Ann Arbor campus notes a smaller freshman class impacting roster prospects.
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Ruth Says His Greatest Thrill Was Bases-Loaded Strikeout
Babe Ruth recalls his most thrilling baseball moment as a pitcher when he struck out Ty Cobb Sam Crawford and Bobby Veach with the bases loaded during a key game in New York.
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Duke End Fred Edwards Hurt Ahead of Tennessee Clash
Duke trainers worked to ready end Fred Edwards, injured in the Davidson game, for Saturday’s game with Tennessee. Other teams from the state continue preparations with injuries and line changes noted as coaches push for better blocking and scoring punch.
Tar Heels Face New York Passing Power At NYU
North Carolina travels to Ohio Field in New York City to challenge NYU a strong passing team. NYU beat Carnegie Tech 18 14 and PMC 37 6 with 8 of 18 passes landing for 154 yards versus PMC and 15 of 22 for 187 yards versus Carnegie Tech.
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Just Call Me Princeton on Local High School Team
A candidate listed on a local high school football roster is described as Just Call Me Princeton in Boston. The note references Harvard Yale Brown as part of the context for the team’s identity and local coverage.
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Marquette Halfback Reginald Coldagelli Highlighted
Milwaukee report notes Reginald Coldagelli a Marquette University halfback from Eveleth Minnesota. The runner is described as a red headed Italian.
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Old Army Game Tactics Shape Nebraska Football
Lincoln column describes Major Lawrence M. Jones at Nebraska using Army discipline to drive practice. He enforces gates guards pistols horns to teach relentless effort and finish plays. The piece notes a costly past loss when a horn sounded too early and hints at Jones’ bold, results driven approach.
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Tennessee Volunteers Dream Team Said by Duke Scout
Duke scout Carl Voyles praised the Tennessee Volunteers ahead of their clash with Duke at Duke Stadium. He called Neyland’s squad one of the best in the south with three-deep depth, strong blocking, and top backs, noting standout linemen and backfield talent after two opening wins over Wake Forest and VPI.
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Erskine Seeks Upset of Wake Forest Deacons
Erskine College seeks its first win over Wake Forest in years as the Flying Fleet matchup with the No 1 Deacons at Wake Forest Friday night. Led by 200-pound fullback Jim Pressly the seniors march into the game with strong lineups and high hopes.
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Pacific coast standout Karamatic praised by St Marys official
George Karamatic of Gonzaga is named outstanding player on the Pacific coast this year by Slip Madigan of St. Marys.
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One Play Olman Kicks Off Then Quickly Retires
Michigan State halfback Norman Olman nicknamed One Play Olman kicks off for the Spartans and immediately leaves the game. He retires from the field after a single play.
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National Women's Golf Goes Into Second Round
MEMPHIS Tenn Oct 6 Thirty two aspirants to the National women's golf title headed today into rounds of sudden death matches from which only one can emerge unbeaten.
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High Point Captain J. J. McKeithen Leads Panther Roster
Grayson Louisiana native J J McKeithen named captain of the High Point football squad as the team conducts its final scrimmages before the Elon game Saturday. Backup quarterback Armstrong from Gastonia returns to practice after a ten day layoff and Pat Secret remains sidelined by fever and flu.
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Fullback Bill Andreson Leads Nebraska Eleven
It's Always Anderson Lincoln Nebraska You'll seldom see Bill Andreson's name spelled correctly He's the full back on the University of Nebraska eleven.
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Broadway Jinxes Indians at Yankees Stadium
Cleveland pitcher failed to go the distance as the Indians dropped 10 of 11 games there this season at Yankee Stadium, marking a rough stretch for the club.
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Wrestling Results From Timed Meet Across Cities
Wrestling last night featured matches in Texas Kansas City San Francisco and Minneapolis with notable pins and falls. Ali Baba defeated Zaharias in straight falls in Indianapolis while Lou Phu pinned McLain in Baltimore and Sandor beat Bhu in Hungary.
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Fights Last Night Reported From Major Cities
Boxing results from Los Angeles Milwaukee and Columbus detail several last night bouts. Baby Ariz defeated Wright in Los Angeles while Larry stopped Al G in Milwaukee.
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