Baseball Crowds Rise 63 Percent Across Leagues
Major League attendance surged by about 63 percent from 1918 to 1919, with New York leading the gain as the Yankees posted a record 2,309,084 fans. The Cubs, despite finishing last, drew over one million, while Philadelphia and St Louis set new attendance records in the American and National Leagues, respectively.
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Slaughter and Musial Plan High Salary Demands
Star-Times reports Cardinals stars Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter will seek substantial raises after the 1946 season. Musial, touring the West with Bob Feller, indicated a three year deal over 100000 total. Slaughter eyeing a three year term around 375000, with return plans after a trip to Roxboro, N C to finalize with owner Brendan.
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Temple Defeats West Virginia in Season Opener
Temple University edged past West Virginia for a 64 point victory in their first football game of the season. Mountaineers fought hard but young Temple offense and strong defense sealed the win in a high tempo contest.
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Penn Virginia clash drives 60,000 in Philadelphia
Virginia and Penn meet in a high profile intersectional game in Philadelphia drawing an expected crowd around 60,000. The Red and Blue enter as favorites despite a tentative lineup with key players sidelined and recent form under review as Virginia seeks an upset.
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Unbeaten College Grid Teams Face Heavy Schedule
Unbeaten college football squads brace for a grueling day as top teams meet strong opponents. Key clashes include Amy versus unbeaten Columbia, Tennessee vs Arkansas, Michigan vs Northwestern, Texas foes in the Southwest, and California at U.S. California. Major conferences feature Wisconsin vs Minnesota, Iowa vs Indiana, and Washington versus USC.
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Garnets to Play Green Islanders in comeback meeting
The Watervliet Garnets travel to face the Green Islanders at Brotherhood Park Avenue on Tuesday at 2:35 PM. Prewar stars Tuully and Visio lead the Garnets while Ed O’Bannon and Waley Roman are expected to be key in the panel held.
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Rutgers versus Princeton gridiron tossup hints edge Tigers
Ragged OCR notes a Rutgers vs Princeton game described as a tossup with Princeton favored mildly. Mentions stadium status and a perceived edge for Princeton on passing, with underdog Horst highlighted and scattered references to crowd sentiment and teams’ readiness.
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Griffin to Fight Ramsey in LaSalle Main Event
Ernie Griffin, a rising heavyweight from Hartford, is signed to meet Ramsey in a ten round main bout at the LaSalle Gym. Ramsey, coming off recent wins, eyes a decisive performance before Glen Falls fans, with a full undercard including DeMicco vs Brulley and several local contenders.
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Man O' Glory Headlines $10,000 Puritan Handicap Entry
Robert and Howard's Man O' Glory secures a standout entry in the Puritan Handicap worth $10,000 as seven horses enter the race. The field includes notable runners with sixteenths of a foot separating rivals. The event is scheduled for Saturday at Sutfolie Dawns.
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Larries Defeat Athaca 7-2 on 93 Yard Runback
Larries notch a 7-2 win over Athaca after a 93 yard runback set the tone early. The game saw Lynne Uae finish strong for Ihe Darrin while Tren entered the scoring mix. Next up is Trenssxeluor Polytechnis Institute at Haye Kins Stadt.
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Schuyler Hammers Cathedral 28-0 In Quarter Game
Schuyler football team defeated Cathedral 28-0 yesterday at Bleecker Stadium, with Cathedral playing only a quarter. Paulla Schuyler led the offense as Schuyler’s ten scored 25-0 in the earlier report. Tonight’s schedule lists Nott Terrace versus Albany Academy, postponed to Monday afternoon due to rain in Schenectady.
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Pro Football Attendance Seen Heavy in New York Market
Pro football eyes a strong turnout as New York prepares for marquee week activities. Giants, Bears, Packers, Eagles, and Dodgers figure in weekend matchups with Dons and Cardinals drawing key attention, while Ward Cuff and Chris men bring veteran intrigue to visiting teams.
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Army Again Favored, Beats Lions by Twenty Points
Army, a 20 point favorite, overwhelmed the Lions as Blanchard led the Cadets in a strong start to a 245 program victory. Injuries shuffled duties with punting to be assigned to prevent knee damage, while Wilky Yablonski and Frank Saladack faced limited roles ahead of a top ranked opponent.
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Army Alabama Michigan Picked to Win In Three of Day's Top Grid Battles
Army Alabama Michigan are forecast to win in three of the day’s top grid battles. Northwestern vs Michigan, California vs UCLA, Arkansas vs Texas and other pairings are debated with predictions favoring Alabama Michigan and several upsets.
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Sitka Returns to Practice Ahead of Town Game
Sitka the Fort Wayne right halfback, who missed the Pavia game with a leg injury, resumed active work for Notre Dame regulars in preparation for the Town game Oct 26 at Iowa City. He practiced with the No 1 backfield alongside Lujack Cowling Mello and Zilly as he nears full fitness.
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28 000 to See Cornell Renew Its Yale Series
Yale and Cornell renew their long standing Yale series in Ithaca today as both teams seek a win after two victories this season. Yale previously defeated Colgate 27 6 while Cornell beat Colgate in their earlier meeting. The matchup features key players and expected attendance around 28 000.
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Donald Named to National Cage Officials Committee
Edmund W. Donald, longtime PL mentor since 1923, was named to the National Association of Basketball Coaches officials committee by Blair Guilion, president of the NABC. He will help with rule interpretation and officiating mechanics and has coached the Live Engineers to an undefeated 1944 45 season and earned an invitation to Madison Square Garden tournament.
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Averill Park Falls to Voorheesville in Thrilling Venture
Voorheesville defeated Averill Park 22 14 at home in a high school football thriller. Robbin Middleton opened scoring for Averill Park with a 60 yard return after intercepting a pass. Voorheesville answered by halftime led by Rivenbury and Osterhout and pulled away in the second half with two scores in the third and one in the fourth. Joe Clarke added a late Park score as Averill Park suffered its second loss in four games.
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New York State Basketball Heads To Attend Conference
Frank Baskey and Ben Danforth will travel to Chicago to meet with officials from the National, American and Arena Leagues. They aim to draft the National Professional Basketball Association and discuss the Eastern Association of Professional Basketball Leagues to protect player agreements and rights.
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College football schedule chaos with mismatched spellings
A scrambled OCR list shows numerous college football matchups including Middlebury vs Wesleyan and Army vs Columbia, with many misspellings such as Unita Williams, Northwestern and Michigan, California, and Texas Tech. The fragmentary page reads like a bulky schedule with inconsistent team names and venues, reflecting a late era sports listing.
Bushwicks Edge Monterrey In Venezuela Opener
Bushwicks Brooklyn independent club lost a rough opener in Venezuela as Monterrey Semi pro from Mexico edged them 37 to 36. Sam Nahora started for Bushwicks, Emil Moscowitz relieved, fate swung after six Bushwicks errors. Vinicia Garcia anchored the Mexican attack with three runs and defensive plays.
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