Cubs Edge Sox. Cubs Lead Series 3 2 In City World Series
Chicago's White Sox suffered a 2 0 loss to the Cubs as Grady Adkins and Guy Bush prepared to duel in game six on the Cubs' field. Tommy Thomas held the Cubs to four hits. the series stood Cubs 3 Sox 2 after the victory.
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McDonough Secures Pole for Columbus Day Race
In Salem New Hampshire on October 8 Bob McDonough of San Francisco won the pole position in the first speed qualification tests for the 200 mile Columbus Day sweepstakes at Rockingham speedway. McDonough and Lou Moore of Los Angeles tied early at 138 miles per hour, McDonough won the toss for the pole, with Cliff Woodbury and Ralph Hepburn also qualifying.
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Ouafi Wins First American Race as Payne Drops Out
El Ouafi the French Algerian Olympic marathon winner captured a sixteen mile race in Tulsa on Sunday after Andy Payne quit at the ten mile mark, leaving Ouafi more than a mile ahead. InMexico City Bert Colima defeated Tommy White in twelve rounds to claim the Mexican middleweight title.
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Home Run Twins Steal the Show in Big Event
In St Louis, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig dominate the 1928 World Series through clutch hitting and stellar defense. Ruth leads batting with .636 and Gehrig adds five hits, three homers, a double and a single as the Yankees overpower the Cardinals in three straight games.
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World Series sidelights from St. Louis and Yankees
Two Yankees stars Herb Pennock and Earl Combs miss series with injuries while teammates carry the defense. Ruth limps yet powers the lineup as the Cards and Yanks trade wins. box scores show Ruth leading hitters and Gehrig driving runs as odds shift in St. Louis.
Yankees Clinch Third Straight World Series Triumph
The Yankees defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 7 to 3 as stars from New York pushed the title, with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig delivering power. Zachary endured rough moments but won the decisive game, while Gehrig hit his third homer of the series and "Columbia Lou" slugged two homers off Jess Haines.
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Yankees Battle Cardinals In World Series Preview
Henry L. Farrell reports St. Louis trailing 3 games to 0 as the Yankees fight to close out the World Series. He notes New York’s power and errors by Cardinals in a 7 3 loss, with plans for Hoyt to start and Sherdel facing an uphill battle Tuesday.
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Hoben Injured as Yale Defeats Maine 27-0
Yale quarterback Johnny Hoben suffered a leg tendon injury after a prior dislocated shoulder in Yale's 27 to 0 win over Maine. Hoben was replaced by Harlan Ellis and may miss the Georgia contest next Saturday and possibly the Brown game the following week.
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Attucks Victors Over Covington Negro Team 16 to 0
Crispus Attucks high school football team defeated Covington Kentucky Negro squad 16 to 0 at Pennsy Park. Attucks scored all points in the second half to secure the win.
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Indians Win Little World Series over Red Wings in Five Games
Bruno Betzel's Indians defeat Rochester five games to one to claim the little world series title. Burwell pitched, Wid Matthews led Indianapolis with two singles and a double, while Pete Monahan starred for Rochester with a triple and two singles. Series attendance neared 50,000 across Rochester and Indianapolis, with prize shares totaling over $18,000 for winners and $12,000 for losers.
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Frankford Philadelphia Leads NPFL With Three Victories
Frankford Philadelphia tops the National Professional Football League standings after three wins. The article lists the current standing and positions among teams as of October 8.
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Broadway Arena Reopens With Testo vs Silvers Bout
New York October 8 The Broadway arena reopens tonight with Nick Testo of Troy New York facing Pat Silvers in a ten round feature bout.
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Benny Leonard Set to Lead Pittsburgh Hockey Club
Oct 8 reports Benny Leonard the retired lightweight champion will finalize details to become president of the Pittsburgh hockey club. His move marks a new era for the club as he takes a principal role in management and operations.
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Power and Light in Step With Indians
Indianapolis Power and Light won the industrial baseball national championship in Detroit, defeating all opposition in the tournament ending Sunday. Led by Manager Brown the team played bang-up baseball all season and earned city praise for a decisive title run.
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Battle for Coast Honors Set as PCL Final
In San Francisco on October 8 a seven game series will decide the Pacific Coast League title between the Sacramento Senators and the San Francisco Seals. The Seals won the first half and tied for the second, while Sacramento won the playoff to claim the last half leadership.
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Cochet annexes Pacific Southwest men’s net title
Henri Cochet of France defeated Christian Boussus of France in the final 2-6 6-4 6-3 6-3 to win the Pacific Southwest men's singles championship in Los Angeles. Mrs. May Sutton Bundy of Santa Monica won the women's singles crown by defeating Miss Marjorie Gladman of Los Angeles 6-1 6-2.
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Wrestlers Circling Tonight at Pennsy Gym Card
Joe Rogers faces Yaqui Joe in the feature match at 8:30 PM at Pennsy gym. Ralph Wilson meets Charley Peterson in the semi final. Chester McCauley faces Happy King and John Ritz takes on Ed Baker in other bouts.
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Odds Quoted on Fourth World Series Game in St Louis
In Louis, Missouri, October 8, bets on the fourth game of the world series were listed as four to five and take your pick. Betting commissioners did not quote odds on the series, deeming the Yankees virtually in.
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Power Team Again Wins World Title
The Indianapolis Power and Light Company baseball team won the industrial class AA world title by defeating Chrysler Body of Detroit 9 to 7 in Detroit. The Hoosier champs, who previously won in 1926 and were runners-up in 1925 and 1927, closed the tourney without a defeat and will parade in Indianapolis led by Mayor L. Ert Slack. Arthur E. Carr, president of the Indianapolis Amateur Baseball Association, arrived to join the reception committee. The team opened the tourney with a 7 to 1 win over Pittsburgh and added a 10 to 4 win over Chrysler and a 12 to 5 win over Akron’s Firestones.
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Westchester Girls Rally Past Calgary in Polo Victory
United States team from Westchester County defeated a Calgary Canadian squad 7 to 1 to clinch another polo win after a 5 to 2 victory in the first meeting.
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Mar Chase Wins 150 Mile Race at Roby Speedway
United Press reports Tody Marchese driving a Frontenac Special dominated the 150 mile race at Roby Speedway on Sunday finishing in 1 58 32 4 5.
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Cathedral Cruises to 32 6 Victory over Columbus
Cathedral defeated Columbus 32 to 6 at Shortridgefield on Saturday. Logan Dix Gallagher and Bubric led the Irish with strong scoring and defense throughout the game.
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