First Game to Be Southpaw Battle in World Series
New York reports rain and cold idle the Yankees and Cardinals as Huggins and Hornsby study tactics. PenNock or Reuther likely to start for the Yankees in the opener with Sherdel possible for St Louis. Alexander may get game one if Sherdel sits. Gehrig’s injury hurts New York forcing Collins and Severeid into catching duties.
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Yankees
Cardinals
Miller Huggins
Rogers Hornsby
Herb Pennock
Wittowy Portsider
Willie Sherdell
St. Louis
Pennock
Tais Beason
Huggins
Dutch Reuther
Urban Shocker
Husgins
Shocker
Urban
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Canlinals
Iver
Chicago Cubs
Hornsby
Sherdei
Alex
Benny Geogongheta
Pat Collins
Hank Severeid
Severeid
Washington
Muddr Ruel
Hoeergins
Dee Combs
Fleet Kentur
Paschal
Expec
Ena A
Toronto Falls After Three Hits In Loss To Leafs
The 29 year season opener saw Toronto’s bats rise early with two first inning hits but Louisville’s drift held steady. Both clubs showcased clean defense, weather favorable, and a near full crowd at Ebbets Field as plans for big title bouts aired in the background.
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Toronto
Torotta Leafs
Louisville
Bret Kame
Mental Strain in Pennant Chases Dominates Baseball Battle
The piece argues mental strain shapes late-season pennant races in both leagues. It highlights Cincinnati, New York, and Cleveland slumps in crucial games, while second-division clubs show resilience. Eddie Roush Meusel and others’ nerves and errors are cited as pivotal in the home stretch.
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Cincinnati
Roush
Boston
Bob Meusel
Zitsmann
Caetunati
Reds
Simpson Seeks Frederick County All Star Baseball Team
Minor Simpson of Indian Springs submits his Frederick County League all star lineup. He praises Carl Smith and Linton, Hoffer, Creeger, Fleetwood, and Merriman, notes Ye lly Springs and Brunswick players, and argues for a team built from top amateurs while offering his own picks for catcher, pitcher, and infield. He acknowledges others may differ and asks publication.
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Frederick County Baseball League
News Post
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L. Smith
Woodsboro
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Yellow Springs
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Hrunewick
Hoyer
Burmont
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Ddtelawn
Warthen
Emmittsburg
Merriman
Brunswick
P. J. Creeger
Thurmont
A Stull
Fleetwood
Ss. Thuiz
Famalisburg
Cornelius
Brunswinsickler Flory
Barrich
Malla
Smits
Carlton Smith
Vallese
Kennewick Hatltasders
Tymn Smith
Sean
Hoffer
Bruns Wick
Roger
Hareld Remsburg
Esuntr League
Shen
Wandshera
Creecer Ami R. Rennehier
Seine
Creecer
Emismith
Lara
Wewean
Wewean, For Vner
Frederick County
Plory
Warrick
Mhls
Stone
Sole
Levie
Thelp
Brunswick Leads Push for Mug in 1926 County League
In the 1926 County League race Brunswick rose to the front in final games, breaking the prior dominance of Woods, Thurmont, and Emmitsburg as Thurmont, Emmitsburg, and Brunswick vied for the flag. Portsmouth sold two former Blue Ridge League players, Buck A. Lowe and Leftr Diehl, to other clubs, with Lowe moving from Hagerstown to the Truckers and already debuting in Orioles garb.
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Woodshoro
Thurmont
Thurmoent
Emmisburg
Fay Helder
Portsmouth
Buck
Hagerstam
Truckers
Jack Dann
Oriole
New York Yankees Home Stadium Largest Baseball Plant
New York Yankees Stadium in the Bronx is described as the largest baseball plant in the country with a capacity near 65 000. Built on a 10 acre site north of the Harlem River, it cost about 3 million dollars and features a triple decked stand, 160 000 square feet playing surface, and a drainage system to recover quickly from rain.
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New York
Athletics
Tve Yanks
Harlem River
Bronx
Babe Ruth
Jacob Ruppert
Rain Delays Hit Major League Games In East
American League games Washington at Philadelphia and National League clashes Philadelphia at Boston were postponed due to rain and cold weather. Other clubs had no schedules. Temporary stands were noted at the playing field.
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American Washington
Philadelphia
National
Boston
Collett Wins First Round At Merion In Rainy National Event
Haverford Pa September 29 Glenna Collett defending women's national champion survived a tight first round against Mrs S Lill of Kansas City 2 up. Rival contenders Dorothy Campbell Hurd Maurees Orcutt and Virginia Van Wie faltered in rain while Edith Cummings and Helen Payson advanced from the first round at Merion Links.
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Haverford
Glenna Collett
S. Lill
Kansas City
Dorothy Campbell Hurd
Philadelphia
Maurees Orcutt
Inglewood
N. J
Virginia van Wie
Chicago
Miss Colletti
Edith Cummings
Helen Payson
Portland
Sta
Sports Snippets From Boston To Columbus Highlights
Boston hosts a Negro golf and country club. Dempsey and Tunney gloves cost 14 dollars 60 cents per pair. Over 2000 college football games are set for this season. In 1907 one third of American Association games were decided by one run. Whippets blend Italian greyhound and bull terrier bloodlines and have long existed in form. Ohio State faces Columbia at the Polo Grounds October 16 marking the first Big Ten team to play in New York City. M Charles Lenglen recalls teaching Suzanne Lenglen the men’s net style, aiding her rise as a tennis champion.
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New York
Chicago White Sox
Herb Pennock
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Cleveland
Yankees
Nosten
Red Sox
Hamis
Chicago
Ohio State
Columbia
Polo Grounds
New York City
M. Charles Lenglen
Suzanne
Mile Lenglen
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