Yanks Fortify Infield for World Series Grudge Match
New York enters the World Series with strong reserve infield depth led by Mike Gazella Aston Ward and Spencer Adams. Ben Paschal Carlyle and Aaron Ward bolster outfield and infield as Ruth Meusel and Combs anchor the regular lineup. Bengough Collins and Severeid backstop behind the plate while injuries and pinch hitting shape late-game strategy.
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Washington
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Adams
Tittsburgh Nationals
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Meusel
Combs
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Merriman Stars as Bowed Nine Shutout in Philly Victory
Lea Merriman led Brunswick County League Champs to a 3-0 win over the Pennsylvania Railroad nine in Philadelphia, tossing a complete nine innings shutout. The young ace drew praise for potential rise as observers note his current form and prospects.
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Baltimore and Obio Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
Merriman
Brunswick
Western Conference Football Schedule October 2 to November 20
The Western Conference football schedule lists games from October 2 through November 20 featuring Wisconsin Cornell College Purdue Ohio State Northwestern Minnesota Michigan Iowa Indiana Illinois Chicago and others. Matchups include Madison Col umbus Ann Arbor Evanston Minneapolis Urbana Chicago Philadelphia Baltimore and other venues with dates in October November and early season pairings.
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Purdue U. S. Naval Academy
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Wittenberg
Columbus
South Dakota
Northwestern
Evanston
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North Dakota
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Michigan
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Purdue-Chicago
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Notre Dame
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Illinois
Wisconsin-Minnesota
Purdue T Ind
State Normal
Navy
Baltimore
Iowa-Carroll College
Tinois Pennsylvania
Wisconsin-Michigan
Northwestern Purdue
Evans Fa
Butler
Miss. A. & M
Bloom
Jaxton
Wabash
Northwestern Iowa
Minneapoli
Met Jockey Club Meeting at Jamaica and Kentucky Club in Louisville
Reports list racing meetings across several states and venues including Jamaica for the Metropolitan Jockeys Club, Louisville for the Kentucky Jockey Club, Havre de Grace, Salt Lake City, Lexington, Philadelphia and Toronto area provincial scholastic championships. The Richmond Colts clinched the Virginia pennant by a half game margin in a tight finish.
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Kentucky Jockey Club
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Gulf
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Ontario
Tulane Football Captain Becomes Star With Bride Cheering Him On
New Orleans reports Tulane captain Harry Gamble and his wife Gretchen Rush filter into the 1926 season as Gamble’s in-stands cheerleader returns. Gamble, likened to Tom Shevlin, led the team with his bride in the stands last year, while coach Shaughnessy notes marriage improved his play.
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New Orleans
Tulane University
Harry Gamble
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Gamble
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Yankees and Cardinals Look to Hot World Series Start
New York and St Louis practiced hard as the World Series opens Saturday at Yankee Stadium. Experts expect a seven game classic, with the Yankees slight favorites in betting markets amid a surge of Cardinal fans. The tightly matched teams are ready to deliver a keen title fight in a series likely to test comebacks and clutch play.
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Pennock
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Cardinals Ride Destiny Wave To Their First Pennant
The St Louis club, led by Rogers Hornsby, matches the 190? Washington victory surge with indomitable spirit. Hornsby directs a strong workout despite his mother’s Texas death, inspiring team resolve as the World Series approaches. Miller Huggins weighs lineup decisions but stays tight lipped.
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Frederick Athletic Club to field amateur football team this year
Frederick will be represented in amateur football circles again by the Frederick Athletic Club. Plans to equip and place the amateur eleven in the field in the next weeks. The club holds its first workout of the year at McCurdy Field with Manacser Till Ulershberger and Captain Robert Grove in charge. Hershberger has booked two games and many other clubs are under consideration. The schedule will be announced within two weeks.
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Frederick Athletic Club
McCurdy
Manacser Till Ulershberger
Robert Grove
Hershberger
Lansdowne and Homestead Ath Letic clubs book games
The local amateur club aims to open its season in late October with two booked games against the Lansdowne and Homestead Athletic clubs of Baltimore. They seek experienced and inexperienced candidates to contact the manager or captain this week. New players will be welcomed and given a chance. Several stars from the 1925 successful campaign are expected to return, including Captain Grove Skeets Holtman Poss Houck Frank Carter Alton Lipps Austin Esworthy Francis Hartman Elmo Jamison Harry Esworthy Harry Nicodemus Melvin Freed Kirk Cramer Milton Schaefle and Roger Xinger.
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Homestead
Baltimore
Captain Grove
Skeets Holtman
Poss Houck
Frank Carter
Alton Lipps
Austin Esworthy
Francis Hartman
Elmo Jamison
Harry Esworthy
Harry Nicodemus
Melvin Freed
Kirk Cramer
Milton Schaefle
Roger Xinger
Pensions policy changes at Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
The Baltimore and Ohio Board of Directors authorized pension regulation changes effective October 1, 1926. Eligible employees with at least ten years service and retirement age 65 will receive a pension based on 1 percent of the average pay for ten years times years of service, with a minimum of 25 dollars per month and a maximum of 50 percent of the ten year average. A general 50 percent increase for current retirees is approved, ensuring no pension falls below 25 dollars monthly, plus adjustments as needed. The Rail line notes 466,953.52 dollars paid in 1925 to retirees, totals 5,379,089.87 since 1884, and 3,693 retirees since 1884, with 1,344 on the pension roll as of December 31, 1925. The average pensioner age is just under 73. Jack Dunn's Baltimore Orioles missed an eighth straight International League pennant but fought hard.
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Relief Department
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
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