Tigers World Series Victory Ties 1887 Historic Sweep
Detroit Tigers claimed a world series in 1887 after 15 games, a surprising fact even among fans of the team’s 1907 1908 and 1909 AL flags. The series spanned much of the nation with games in St. Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia Brooklyn New York Chicago Boston Washington and Baltimore.
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Old Time World Series Tales From Detroit and St Louis
The 1887 Detroit Nationals and St Louis Browns met in an informal world series beginning October 19 in St Louis and ending 16 days later also in St Louis. Detroit led by Dave Rowe with Ned Hanlon and Charlie Bennett faced stars like Arlie Latham and Kid Gleason. A double header in Baltimore and Washington surprised fans and St Louis even withdrew for an exhibition with Brooklyn, losing 10-3.
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Lady) Baldwin
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Tough Luck Pitcher Ed Brandt Of Braves
Ed Brandt of the Boston Braves, a consistent winner over three seasons, suffered a 1993 season with 14 wins and 18 losses despite a strong earned run average. The column notes other pitchers like Nat Brandt Paul Derringer Lloyd Waner Hughy Critz and mentions various hometown coaching and golf figures, reflecting the era's sports chatter and colorful personalities.
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Cardinals Gain On Giants In National Race
The Cardinals trimmed the Giants lead to three games in the National League pennant race by sweeping Brooklyn in a double-header behind Dizzy and Paul Dean. Dizzy pitched a three-hitter in a 13-0 win over the Dodgers, while Paul threw a no-hit, no-run performance as the Reds beat the Braves 3-0. The Giants beat the Braves 3-1 as Fitzsimmons finally received support. Pirates routed Cincinnati in both ends of a double-header, 9-3 and 16-3, the only National games on the slate. Detroit at St. Louis was washed out.
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Just A Couple Natural Born Throwers From Down Texas Way
Paul and Dizzy Dean, twin brothers, pitched a rare no hit no run game as the Cardinals beat the Dodgers 3 0 at Ebbets Field. Paul, in his first season, joined baseballs hall of fame with this feat. The Deans reignited a pennant chase and set records including Dizzy's 27th win.
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Daffy) Dean
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Timms Ties Course Record At Syria Country Club
Bill Timms, a top Syria Country Club amateur, tied the course record with a 72, featuring an eagle, four birdies and seven pars in a foursome with A R Horr, Dick Timms, and H C Calvert. Timms posted scores 34 38 72 with detailed par outs and ins.
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New London Wildcats open season with 14 0 win
New London Wildcats beat Amherst 14 to 0 in New London, opening the season. Thomas scored the first TD from the 3 yard line and added the extra point. Burley added a second TD in the fourth period. Harner added the extra point as New London earned ten first downs to Amherst seven.
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Elyrian Seeks Backfield Job At Northern
Paul Coniam, former Elyria High star named All Lake Erie League end in 1932, is trying out for a regular backfield berth on the Ohio Northern varsity. United Press dispatches from Ada, Ohio say prospects for a winning season look bright as veterans return and a strong group of sophomores adds hope to the Polar Bear squad.
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Hi Speeds Play Ashland Team There Sunday
The Elyria Hi Speeds baseball team travels to Ashland to play the Red Hawks. Ex Elyria hurler Mike Skryp will start, with Len Wrage catching. The Hi Speeds have won thirteen and lost six this season. Local players meet at Smitty's Place at 12 30 p m.
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Renalta Detroit versus St Louis rain halted standings update
Yesterday's sole scheduled game between Renalta Detroit and St Louis was rain delayed. Today Cleveland travels to Chicago while Detroit at St Louis is noted, with confusion over Pallatetpiig and Gaston facing New York in listed matches.
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Yesterday's Results And Today's Schedule In Baseball
Yesterday New York defeated Boston 8 to 1 while Pittsburgh slid to 9 16, Cincinnati 3 3, St Louis 13 3 and Brooklyn was blank. Today Philadelphia visits Brooklyn and Chicago travels to Pittsburgh with St Louis at Cincinnati as the remaining matchup listed.
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Yesterday's Heroes: Deans Dominate Dodgers Twice
United Press reports Paul Dean and Dizzy Dean starred for the Cardinals in a doubleheader against the Dodgers. Dizzy fired a no-hit no-run game in the opener, while Paul Dean allowed only three hits to win his 27th game of the season, a Cardinals single season record.
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Bitners Set to Tie Series With Tailors in Sunday Tilt
In Tri-County League play the Bittner Funeral Home nine travel to Cascade Park to face Tommy Nickolette's Tailors seeking to even the series after a 5-0 loss. Ken Smith or Johnny Yucka may start, with Frank Olayko behind the plate and Mike Franko likely to pitch for the Tailors. The Lyons beat Elyria last week to even the count at two wins apiece, while the Bittners hope for timely hitting to keep their title hopes alive.
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Cleo) Olayko
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Elyria Lights Edge Olmsted Falls 12-7 in Opener
Elyria High lightweights opened the 1934 season with a 12 to 7 win over Olmsted Falls avenging last year’s defeat. Bill France recovered a Falls fumble and Joey Brown scored early, Brown also tallied on an 80 yard march. Olmsted’s late TD came on a Crawford run, Maynard adding the extra point.
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Elyria Sandusky Ducats On Sale
The advance sale of adult tickets for the Elyria Sandusky game at Ely Stadium starts today at Days Hardware and Monday at the Elyria High School gym ticket office. Tickets bought before 6 p.m. Thursday are 40 cents, a price reduction recently announced.
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Team Looks Good In Opener and Band Improved
George Moise reports on a sports page wide ranging piece praising the team's solid opener with no fumbles and ability to hold four downs on the one foot line. Elyria’s uniforms and formations shine, band improvements noted, water boy mishap teased, linesmen suggestion made, cheerleaders praised, and old bowl-pullers’ noise standards recalled.
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Ex-Hy Toledo game cancelled. scrimmage set at Roosevelt Field
The Elyria Ex-Hy team will not play tomorrow after the Toledo Electric Range and Equipment Company canceled the contest. Manager Pete Yucka announced the cancellation yesterday and scheduled a scrimmage at Roosevelt Field for tomorrow morning with players to report at 10 o clock.
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Crimson Triumphs Over Olmsted In Hard Fought Game
In a closely contested clash, the Crimson outgained Olmsted 9 first downs to 5 as Forbes punted awkwardly and Brown surged for two touchdowns. Crawford scored from two yards after recovering a fumbled punt, while Maynard added the extra point. Olmsted failed to complete any passes with one interception, and penalties were even at five yards each. Officials included Holcomb and Severna.
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Elyria High Gridders Top Fairport Harbor 21 to 0 in Opener
Elyria High’s Sixth Streeters exploited breaks and a tough defense to defeat Fairport Harbor 21 to 0 at Bly Stadium. Key plays included a blocked punt by Chuck Coen and a 37 yard return by Kostya, with Kjellman, Meyer and Smith adding scores and Coen booting three extra points. Parsons led Fairport’s offense though the opening game showed Elyria’s coach Roy Clymer has built a resilient, fundamental unit for 1934.
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A Good Start Touchdowns Cross and Meyer Lead
Touchdowns by Cross and Meyer, plus Coen’s three points after kicks, set a strong start. Substitutions listed for Elyria and Fairport Harbor include multiple players, with officials named: Referee Grosis, Umpire Severns, and Head Linesman Holcomb from Ohio State.
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Elyria backs avoid fumbling as Crimson show improved kicking
The report notes Elyria’s offense displayed promise with no fumbles by backs throughout the game. It highlights stronger kicking prospects, led by Scott, Maiden, Kostyo, and others, suggesting a standout kicking unit for the Crimson this season.
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Guenin Pretzel Girls Meet Tomorrow
The Guenin Pretzel Girls' softball team will hold a meeting tomorrow afternoon at Cascade Park. Manager Herman Klein called the meeting for 2 o'clock. Players asked to attend include Aggie Valerius, Kate Stantion, Mary Valerius, Kate Cebula, Helen Stantion, Josephine Rasnier, Doris Swindling, Gert Henke, Dee Hastings, Helen Taylor, Hazel Beard, Connie Pasadyn, Harriet Scott, and Myrna Smetzer.
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Batters and Chao Lead Yankees Offensive Totals
United Press summary shows Batters and Chao among leaders with Gehrig and Yauneer posting strong numbers. Notable stats include 199475 plates, 116 runs, 207 hits, 360 on base, 45 RBIs, and Gehrig as Yankees star.
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