Polo Grounds Favor Yanks in World Series Talk
Baseball expert Billy Evans argues the Polo grounds give the Yankees a home run edge due to short right and left field lines and tight stands. He notes the Giants lack the same punch and warns against nonpure homers shaped by the park, praising Ruth and Meusel’s power but urging legitimate homer outcomes.
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Whitman to Test Varsity
Washington faces Whitman in the Stadium in a key second game of the season. Whitman, touted for one of its best teams, clashes with a light Washington squad aiming to balance size with speed. Eckmann Hill Zell and Quass expected in backfield, with Porep Ferry or Galligan at ends and Ingram Clarke on the line.
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How Big League Fields Compare With N Y Let
A dated table compares left and right field distances for major league ballparks. It lists Polo Grounds as smaller than most venues, with figures for New York Cincinnati Boston Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Detroit Pittsburgh Cleveland Brooklyn Washington and others.
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Soccer registration changes for Star league due Sunday
The Star calls for written registration changes by 6 o clock tonight to the sporting editor. Include new players and replacements with names and addresses. Delays may alter Sunday games and Friday's Star will announce the schedule. Alex Rose seeks three more soccer referees for League play and to contact The Star now.
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Three Big Baseball Series Open in Three Cities
Three major baseball series start today. The World Series begins in New York as the Yankees face the Giants in a best five out of nine set. Chicago launches its City Series with the White Sox against the Cubs. Louisville hosts the Junior World Series with Louisville A A champions and Baltimore International champions opening action.
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Notable Crowd Attends Fight Night At Local Diner Ring
Reporter notes a lively audience behind the Virgil Garvey diner's ring with many local notables in attendance. The event features a brutal bout between Tommy Sontag and Bill Bethel, drawing attention from managers, journalists, and a colorful cast including Brin Weeks Staley and Brin who dodged the doorkeeper.
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Baltimore Slated to Sell Stars
Dunn, manager of the Baltimore Orioles, may sell top players to raise cash and possibly acquire a major league franchise for Baltimore. Rumors name Jack Ogden Otis Lawry and Jack Bentley headed to the Giants for about 160000, with other stars like Max Bishop Joe Boley Ben Egan and Merwin Jacobson seen as high value. The Orioles set season highs for wins and a 27 game streak while Babe Ruth originated from the team in earlier years.
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Babe” Ruth
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Inventor Patents Two Wheeler Affair With Saddle and Bars
An inventor secures a patent for a velocipede styled contraption featuring two wheels a saddle and handlebars. The filing suggests a focus on balance steering and rider comfort as core elements of the design.
Robinson Shaded by Champion in Pavilion Bout Draw
Salinas boxer Robinson outboxed by California champion Davis in a four round infighting clash at the Pavilion. Referee Roy David scored a draw as both men showed caution with Davis delivering long range blows and Robinson combining in the clinches. The undercard saw Eddie Nell decision Eddie Moore and Bethel stopping Tommy Sontag in the fourth.
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Bridge plans for Portsmouth Norfolk span revealed
A proposed high level bridge between Portsmouth and Norfolk Virginia will feature an 1850 foot span between towers.
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Norfolk
Ruth and Home Runs in the 1921 World Series
The article weighs Babe Ruth's impact on the Yankees during the 1921 World Series against the role of home runs. It notes Ruth’s potential for intentional walks, his occasional slumps, and how homer hitters influenced earlier series while predicting varied outcomes for Ruth in the Polo Grounds season ahead.
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Giants
Unclaimed Medals in Star Swimming Meet Prompt Call
Several medals and ribbons from the Star Swimming meet remain unclaimed. Winners should call in the morning at The Star. some awards were mailed this week and if not received by Friday The Star should be notified.
Washington Crew Work Under Way
About 100 freshmen and new varsity oars reported for the first turnout led by Coach Ed Leader at the University. Plans for crew quarters next spring will house about 20 men. Varsity turnouts start next Monday. several veterans are eligible this season, and football players Bob Ingram and Zeke Clarke join the squad. Turnouts continue daily until Thanksgiving.
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Ichiya Kumagae to Play Exhibition in Seattle
Jap tennis star Ichiya Kumagae, a Davis Cup team member, is expected to arrive in Seattle within two weeks en route to Japan. Seattle’s Marshall Allen, recently home from the Eastern circuit, plans an indoor exhibition match against Kumagae. a definite announcement is due in days.
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Seattle
Japan
Marshall Allen
Kamagee
Canada Air Board records 18671 flights in 1920
In 1920 the civil government flying program under the Canadian Air Board logged 18 671 flights. The effort covered administrative patrols and training missions. Leadership and scope reflect early postwar aviation development in Canada.
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Boldt Now Controls Seattle Baseball Club
Jim Boldt becomes controlling factor after stock transfer from William Klepper president, Jim Keweter secretary treasurer, and Director George Hardenbergh. Klepper remains president until the annual meeting October 14.
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Jim Keweter
George Hardenbergh
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Klepper
Mays Delivery Deceptive Pitcher Draws Notice
Carl Mays, once a Yankee stalwart and Portland figure, is described as the league’s most deceptive pitcher with a delivery nearly from the ground. American League players say his moveable “stuff” is less significant than his unusual release. A separate note mentions a 65,000 pound water tank moved in Ingle, New Mexico, by jacking and building a track beneath it.
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Seattle Star
Carl Mays
Portland Heaver
Yankees
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Electric power output by public utilities in the U S
The total production of electric power by public utility companies in the United States is 39 billion kilowatt hours per year.
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