Cardinals Favored In World Series Opener Talk
In New York, Oct 2, the Cardinals are 2-to-1 favorites to beat the Yankees as World Series talk centers on games needed for a second win. McKechnie says Cardinals should win in six, while Huggins vows to win as the Yankees prepare an experimental roster.
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Pete” Alexander
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Yankees Favored in World Series Despite Rival Hype
New York readers lean toward the Yankees as sentimental favorites for the world series though strong anti New York sentiment persists. The piece notes public hostility to Metropolitans, contrasts Yankee dominance with fan distrust of big-money moves, and cites cautious optimism despite injuries to key players.
Just the Same to Alex Just the Same to Alex
Grover Cleveland Alexander of the Cardinals downplays the baseball series saying it is just more games. He notes the pitcher becomes a hero if he strikes out the batter but a bum if he fails. He treats it as no different from a town lot game.
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Cards
Combs May Play In World Series If Wrist Heals
Earl Combs of the New York Yankees may rejoin the World Series lineup in St. Louis after doctors at St. Vincent Hospital found no fracture in his wrist. An earlier examination indicated recovery is possible if he remains fit for play.
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No Longer Pilot of Senators
Announcement says Stanley Harris will not manage the Washington Senators in 1929. Clark Griffith, president, states Harris will stay with the club as a reserve player until a new position is secured.
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Bucky) Harris
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Harvard Scrimmages Set Before Springfield Opener
Harvard in Cambridge schedules two or three scrimmages this week as preparation for the Crimson's opening game with Springfield on Saturday.
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Farrell to Cover World Series for The Times
WJENRY L. FARRELL of Los Angeles renowned as a keen baseball analyst will cover the World Series for The Times. He reports the big event starts in New York on Thursday and will be in the press box for every game writing exclusive, concise articles for The Times.
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Brown Faces Task at Rose Poly
Rose Poly faces a lean roster as Phil Brown, former Butler star, begins his first season as athletic director and coach. He works twenty players on the Engineer lineup aiming to open against Indiana Central, with a limited squad testing fundamentals and a few hopeful reserves in key positions.
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Football candidates shape up for Rose team in fall practice
Report from Franklin notes Ogan and Kemp contest center spots while Ellis works to boost speed. Eldred, a Garfield High alum, leads quarterback play but may face eligibility doubts. Budding guards include Nickerson Gibbons Bruce, with Pratts from Brazil on the horizon and Adams from Struthers eyeing a backfield spot.
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Harris Relieved as Washington Senators Manager
Washington, Oct. 2. Stanley Harris known as Bucky Harris will not manage the Senators next year but will remain on the reserve list as a player. President Clark Griffith said the move is for the club’s best interests and Harris will be aided in finding a new position. Harris led the club to two pennants and a world title after joining in 1919 and taking the managerial role in 1924.
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Amateur Grid Notes and Early Season Baseball Results
Amateur grid notes show the College Cubs seniors and juniors as last fall champions preparing Wednesday at College Ave and Fall Creek. Brookside Cubs win again and seek October games. Spades open with a 13 0 victory and seek a game. Mars Hill closes season with a 6 2 win over the Dodge Brothers nine. Indianapolis Buddies Club announces first practice session and seeks booking for games.
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Princeton Abandons Huddle Under New Rules
Princeton will use straight signal formation against Vermont after abandoning the huddle. Coach Bill Roper helped popularize the play but says the new rules hinder further use this season.
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Yale Prepares for Maine Game Scrimmages Trim Roster
In New Haven on October 2 Yale coach Stevens plans three to four scrimmages this week ahead of the opener with Maine. He promoted three scrubs to the roster Loud Godman and Stewart as part of the buildup.
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Ready for Battle Houston Leads in Dixie Series
The Birmingham Barons and Houston Buffaloes arrived in Birmingham from Houston to resume the Dixie championship series. Birmingham has won two of the five games. Houston captured a 5 to 4 win on Monday, giving them a third straight victory. Remaining games will be played in Birmingham.
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Little Series Resumes Wednesday at Washington Park
The American Association champions led by Bruno Betzel and the International League pennant winners led by Billy Southworth resume the little world series at Washington Park Wednesday. Officials prepared for a large crowd with extra seats and staged practices for both teams in Indianapolis.
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Fifth Show Set at Armory as transforming work completes
National Guard Armory ready for boxing tonight at 8 15 with a full arena. Card features Roy Wallace of Indianapolis vs Johnny Mason of Scranton in ten rounds and Billy Slovin of Jacksonville meeting Young Jess of Indianapolis in four. Mason arrived Monday and trained at Atherton gym.
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Clash Between Mustangs Army Features Card
South will face Army in the first major intersectional game as 1 500 SMU fans travel to West Point for the showdown. Eastern games include Columbia vs Union Cornell vs Niagara Dartmouth vs Hobart Harvard vs Yale and more with Princeton hosting Vermont and Army meeting SMU at West Point.
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Fields Defeats Jack Thompson in Close Welterweight Bout
Jackie Fields of Los Angeles won a ten round decision over Young Jack Thompson of Oakland in San Francisco. Thompson had previously knocked out welterweight champion Joe Dundee, raising Fields paneled status as a top welterweight title contender.
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Tulsa Cops Western League Title With Playoff Victory
Tulsa defeated Oklahoma City 5 to 0 to clinch the Western League championship in the final playoff game. Tulsa won four of six games. Oklahoma City won one. One game was ordered replay after a protest.
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Chuck” Schott
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Well Known Figures Play in Little Series
Former big leaguers square off in the Indianapolis Rochester Class AA classic. Walter Holke of the American Association champions and pitchers Vic Keen Herman Bell and catcher Hank Gowdy of the Red Wings headline the event. Holke and Bell clashed with a timely double, Keen endured an eleven inning pitcher’s duel, Gowdy backed Rochester behind the plate as Morrow previously wore the tools.
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Official World Series Eligibles Lists By Judge Landis
The official list of players eligible for the world series is announced. New York Yankees pitchers Hoyt Zachary Pipgras and others join a full roster of infielders and outfielders led by manager Miller Huggins. St Louis Cardinals names include Grover Alexander Haines Haid and Frisch with a wide spread of positions.
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K. M. Landis
NEW York Yankees
Earl Smith
James Wilson
Grover Alexander
Fred Frankhouse
Harold Haid
Jess Haines
Sylvester Johnson
Clarence Mitchell
Arthur Reinhart
Flint Khem
William Sherdel
James Bottomley
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Walter Maranville
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Ray Blades
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Roscoe Holm
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National League Edge in pitching may decide World Series
Cardinals manager Bill McKechnie argues steady pitching and solid defense could offset New York’s power. With Herb Pennock out and Waite Hoyt a question mark, St Louis and its five likely starters aim to exploit Yankee pitching uncertainty and fielding strength in the opening game at Yankee Stadium.
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Local Bowling Gossip Highlights Injured Hod Eller
Local bowling notes celebrate league results across Century Elk and Recreation lines, with Hod Eller injuries sparking concern. Highlights include B O team sweeping Six Per Cent, Deery's 607 series, Brandhorst 254 high game, Wuensch 647 series, and multiple 3 0 wins across Automotive and Pastime leagues.
Major White at Mike for Series
Major White will broadcast the world series for NBC and CBS. Maj. J Andrew White will anchor from twenty East and Middle West stations with the NBC network coast to coast coverage starting fifteen minutes before game time. Illinois University baseball ends Japan tour with strong American college record.
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OHerin Named Regular Quarterback On NYU Team
In New York on October 2 1924 Jinx OHerin was named regular quarterback for the NYU football team by Head Coach Chick Meehan after his standout play in the season opener against Niagara.
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Match Play Started in Pro Event at Five Farms
Match play began in the PGA tournament on the Five Farms fairways in Baltimore Maryland. Most expected qualifiers made the 32 survivors with defending champion Walter Hagen safely in to face Willie Ogg of Worcester in the opening round. Al Espinosa led qualifiers with a 142 aggregate on an ill-kempt course.
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Butler Prepares for Clash With Northwestern Wildcats
Butler rushes to peak fitness for the Northwestern game as Coach Pitsy Clark tapers practice. Davis may start at end but is sidelined with a twisted knee and Cavosie returns to scrimmage after a leg injury. A large crowd is expected in Evanston as the Bulldogs travel to Chicago for a Friday drill.
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Indiana Drills for Oklahoma Game
Bloomington Ind Oct 2 Shakeups in both the first and second string elevens were announced by Coach Pat Page as Indiana began prep for the Saturday battle with Oklahoma. Changes followed minor injuries.
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Illini Ready for Hoosiers After Bradley Test
CHAMPAIGN Oct 2 Illinois coach Zuppke said the Illini began focusing on the Indiana game October 20 after a warning against underestimating Bradley this week. The 1928 champions face Bradley before Indiana.
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Greene defeats Tomlinson in state billiard tourney at Coolers
Greene defeated Tomlinson 100 to 81 in the state pocket billiard tournament at Coolers parlor Monday night. The match lasted forty innings with Greene posting a high run of 13 and Tomlinson a 17 string. Holsomback and Henning set to play tonight at eight.
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Yaqui Joe Clinches Feature Victory in Pennsy bout
Yaqui Joe of Sonora defeated Silvio Checco in straight falls in the feature wrestling bout at the Pennsy gym on Monday night. Ralph Wilson and Silent Olsen wrestled to a one hour draw in the semi windup. E. C. Baker and Ray Rice tied after twenty minutes in the opening prelim.
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