Yanks Aim To Tie Series In Second World Series Tilt
Yankees enter game two facing the Cardinals with a chance to even the World Series. Grover Cleveland Alexander opposes Miller Huggins lineup changes as Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig seek an early punch. Cardinal threats loom with Tillie Sherdel on the mound and Jim Bottomley delivering power in a tense afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
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World Series Highlights at Tribune Magnetic Board Event
Several hundred Warren baseball fans attended the World Series return as The Tribune used its magnetic player board to relay live plays with Lynn Putnam handling the megaphone. The board, supplied by Standard Ball Player Corp, drew praise for smooth operation as staff and former athletes aided, with future games at Sportsmen Park St Louis and Yankee Stadium times noted.
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Cadets Open Home Season With Saturday Kickoff
St Joe Cadets finish final practice on West End field preparing for Saturday afternoon opener at 3 pm against St Bernard Academy Bradford. The visitors boast a strong team and recent scoreless tie with Allegheny, while St Joe aims to repeat last week’s scoreless with Ridgway High. Chuck Eggleston reserved as referee.
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WATCHING THE STARS
Bebe Ruth homered twice and added a single with four trips, scoring two runs, while Chick Hafey went hitless in four at bats with two strikeouts. Kim Bottomley had a home run a single and a walk in four appearances, scoring the Cardinals lone run as the lineup featured Gehrig, Ba fey, Meusel and Maranville among others.
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World Series Leaders from Yankees Dominate Stats
Babe Ruth leads in many categories with three hits and two runs for the Yankees. Waite Hoyt records a 1-0 pitching line, while Bob Meusel and Jim Bottomley share RBI and chances leads. Lou Gehrig adds two RBIs and Hoyt fanned six as the Yankees showcase top performers.
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National Forge Drops To Folkman Five In Industrial League
House of Folkman won decisively against National Forge of Irvine in an Industrial Bowling league match on Jedger Thursday night. Folkman built an early lead, cruising to a commanding victory over National Forge.
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Booby Roll Industrial Closes With Tight 3-1 Decision
In a close bout between Folkman and National Forge, Folkman wins 3-1. Art Peterson led House of Folkman with 480 total on rounds of 174 160 and 146. Chick Zuerl from National Forge posted 478. Lee Allen scored 187 in the third as Binkainda JOE Sung appeared.
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Warren Seconds Win Close Contest At Tidioute
Warren High Seconds edged Tidioute High 12 to 6 in a Thursday afternoon clash before a large crowd. Creal scored in the second quarter to seal the Warren victory after Joe Allen earlier put Warren on the board. Allen Kernick added a late TD for Tidioute before Warren answered with a late score. Substitutions and a defensive battle characterized the rough, physical game with officials credited for keeping play orderly.
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College Grid Action Ahead From Pittsburgh to Princeton
News bursts of college football prep across the region with Ashland College traveling to Pittsburgh to face Carnegie Tech and Bethany College set to meet Pittsburgh, Washington and Jefferson College closing drills, Army scrimmages, Princeton tuning up for Vermont, and NYU drilling under Chick Meehan as teams anticipate Saturday games.
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Wek Schedule Highlights and Local Matchups This Week
Monday Hammong Tanks face War ren Tribune while National Forge meets Smith Horton on Tuesday. Wednesday pits Pennsylvania Gas against Folkmans with Thursday featuring Struthers Wells versus United Refinery as top performances by Leo Weidert and Smith Horton drive high totals and game records across the week.
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Opening World Series game sets pace for year
The 1926 and 1921 World Series showed opening-game winners often claim the title, with the Yankees taking early leads but failing in 1926 and 1921, while other firsts marked Ruth Meusel Hafey and Altrock. Attendance reached 61,425 but missed a record, as fielding and pitching moments featured Dugan, Maranville, Koenig, Frisch, Ruth, and Bottomley in a brisk 1 hour 49 minute opener.
Babe Ruth Batting Rampage Lifts Yankees Hopes
New York reports Babe Ruth's hot hitting as the Yankees' championship dreams rise. The opening World Series game features Ruth driving runs, with St Louis pitching to him and the anti-climax of the Cardinals' strategy shaping the early series.
Yankees Poised to Clinch Pennant After Opening Win
New York's 1928 World Series odds shifted after a 1 run victory. Babe Ruth fueled the offense with two doubles and a single, while Lou Gehrig and Bob Meusel also contributed. Grover Alexander eyed Ruth as the main challenge for today’s game as the Yankees seek a quick series lead. Ruth also faced knee concerns, limping at times but continuing to hit.
Cubs Nab Another From Sox In City Series
Chicago White Sox entered the third game of the city series as underdogs after losing the second game 5 to 3. The Cubs held a two game lead needed to clinch the championship, while the Sox faced a must win to stay alive.
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Indians Take Lead in Little World Series on Home Ground
Indianapolis Indians defeated the Rochester Red Wings 12 to 5 to take a commanding 2-1-? series lead at home. With two games left to play in the nine game series the Red Wings have won one and one game tied. The outcome determines the Junior title with five wins needed.
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Hendricks predicts Cardinals to win series
In New York on October 5, Jack Hendricks, manager of the Cincinnati Reds, says the St Louis Cardinals will even the World Series against the Yankees. He cites solid pitching by Sherdel and Hoyt’s peak form, predicts a six game outcome, and notes the Yankees must muster more hits to repeat.
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Ritticisms and quick quips from a noisy era
A rambled collection of wry remarks on sauerkraut champions, sign language in talking films, Detroit Tigers and baseball, Mr Dempsey's declared retirement, bootlegged melodies, and bicycles as quirky symbols of modern life. The tone is humorous and observational, mix of sport, culture, and urban oddities.
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