Weak Koenig Said to Sabotage Yanks in World Series
New York Yankees shortstop Mark Koenig is criticized as the weak link by American League observers. The piece argues Koenig’s erratic play undermines the Yankees despite strong hitting and notes past pennant winners who survived weak infielders.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Ivan Olson
Tyan
Wagner
Joe Tinker
Bill Dahlen
Art Pletcher
Fred Par Mnt
Monte Cro
George Navi
Tommy Therlow
Ering
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Speedy races slated at Ilytia Fair Grounds next Sunday
Mucen interest grows as two Ohio champions clash for the 1926 title at Ilytia Fair Grounds. A match race pairs Yady Evelise with champion Fouche while other non pro events welcome Lorain riders and border county entrants. Photos of Touche and Lautzenheiser and a silver Loving Cup draw attention in Otto's Tea Cream window.
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Tiss Pickford
Yady Evelise
Chamion Fouche
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Border Counties
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Ailver
Otto
Dempsey and Tunney Talk of Big Fight After Loss
In New York on September 20 Jack Dempsey said he simply could not deliver the match that night and lost to Gene Tunney. Tunney praised Dempsey as a fine sportsman while accepting his new title with grace.
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Jack Dempsey
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Tunney
Gempsey
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Jack
Estelle Taxlor
Spits Uled
Jack Hearne
Tex Rickard
Marty Wills
Leach
Ambassador Hotel
Atlantic City
How They Stand American League and National League
Washington plays Philadelphia in the AL with rain delays. Philadelphia faces Boston in the NL as today’s games proceed. Washington at Philadelphia and Philadelphia at Boston are on the schedule.
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Racing Meetings and Horsemanship Events Across Cities
Racing events include meetings of the Queens Jockey Club at Aqueduct and Kentue Jockey Club in Louisville, Hartford Breeders' Assn. at Havre de Grace, Utah Jockey Club in Salt Lake City, and Grand Circuit Trotting in Lexington. Also Bryn Mawr Horse Show in Bryn Mawr and a national field trials series in Philadelphia.
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Kentue Jockey Club
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Hartford Breeders’ Assn
Havre de Grace
Utah Jockey Club
Salt Lake City
Grand
Lexington
Bryn Mawr
Boxing notes from Portland card end with knockouts
Johnny Brown of Frat ASUS in Portland knocked out Eddie Russell of Montreal in the second round. Bobby Jones of Portland defeated Freddies Sullivan of Northeastern University in a separate bout.
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Johnny Brown
Eddie Russell
Montreal
Bobby Jones
Freddies Sullivan
Northeastern University
Letters Relative to Controversy Not Published
The Chronicle-Telegram reports letters from fans of Richwine and Wilder baseball teams on a challenge for a championship game. The sporting editor will not publish anonymous or personal letters and notes the dispute is not part of the issue. The Wilders management will decide if the Richwines challenge should be considered.
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Cubs and White Sox Open Series in Chicago Showdown
The National League Cubs face the American Whites in a seven game series to crown Chicago baseball supremacy. Opening at Cubs Park the Civil War style series moves to Comiskey Park the next day with both sides vying to win four games. Experts lean toward the White Sox.
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Lenglen’s Father Taught Net Style For Champion Tennis
Charles Lenglen, Suzanne Lenglen’s father, recalls coaching her in the men’s net style as a child. He says the technique gave her a major edge over female opponents. The article also notes Ohio State facing Columbia at the Polo Grounds on Oct 16 marking a first for a Big Ten team in New York.
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New York
Indians Haunted by Hoodoo With Early War and Trades
The Indians chase first base stability amid a string of injuries and costly transfers. Luis Guisto faced war and illness, Johnny Hodapp broke an ankle, Lou Fonseca soon dislocated a shoulder, and uncertainty at second base persists as Commissioner Landis weighs Newark’s claim.
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George Stovall
Tisto
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Pacific Coast
Ray Chapman
Johnny Hodapp
Indianapolis
Lutzke
Hodapp
Fonseca Wuld
Freddie Spurgeon
Keystone
Landis
Newark
Fonseca
Elyria Elks Ready to Open Season with Strong Backfield
Elyria football fans anticipate a powerful season as the Elyria Elks led by captain Duck Oldfield prepare for a Sunday opener. The backfield features Gayters Farrar and Johnston supported by strong line play from Krugman Gibson Barton and others, with forward passes to be used more than ever. The team, playing at Alumni Field, aims to reclaim the county championship from the Ex-Hys in a planned three-game series and schedule strong opponents like Akron Silents and Massillon Tux-Tys.
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Renonard
Schmuck
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Hutching
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Whitney
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Kyrie
Audiene
Massillon tUx-Tiys
Sandusky Maroons
Loyain Mercuries
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Heavies to Battle in Florida Relief Benefit Card
The Stain Boxing Commission lifts the heavyweight ban as many heavyweights volunteer for a October 15 benefit show in Chicago for the Florida relief fund. Georges Carpentier and Jimmy DeLaney of St Paul headline a card with several other bouts supporting the main event.
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Stain Boxing Commission
Florida Relief Fund
W. Wuneke
Gene Turney
Georges Carpentier
Jimmy DeLaney
St. Paul
Allatar
Yankees and Cardinals may miss practice in rain
New York September 29 steady drizzle and predicted occasional rain may halt practice at Yankee Stadium for the Yankees and Cardinals ahead of the World Series. Cardinals aim to train to familiarize with the Yankee field as 150 St Louis fans arrive on a special train. Attendance prospects look like a sellout despite bleacher restrictions at Sportsman's Park.
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