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Newspaper
Warren Tribune
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1928
Page
6
Babe Ruth dominates the World Series as the Yankees sweep the Cardinals in four straight games. Frank Getty highlights Ruth as the central force, a combination of elite hitting and defensive play, and a symbol of the Yankees’ supremacy this season.
The Yankees swept eight straight games in the World Series, winning both matches. Lou Gehrig drove in nine runs and earned five straight walks. Babe Ruth posted a series batting average of .625 and hit thirteen home runs across World Series play, with thirty-one runs scored and 26 RBIs. Ruth tied the record with three homers in one game.
In St Louis the Yankees clinched the series as Babe Ruth showcased unmatched power at the plate. Despite Cardinals protests over an umpire call in the seventh, Ruth delivered a decisive home run that sealed another game for New York. Willie Sherdel faced Ruth but could not contain the saga of Ruth’s dominance.
Pinman calls time and ignites one of the loudest arguments in a World Series game. Sherdel falters after the dispute, and the Yankees knock him out as Ruth makes a running one handed grab on Fisch’s foul line drive. Fans flood the field while Cardinals vow to rebound in another pennant chase.
Ge Saxo INDUSTRIAL Wan Week schedule lists Wednesday Pensylvania Gases Foldmans and Thursday Struthers Wells vs United Refinery. Highlights include Leo Weidert and Smith-Horton leading high singles and totals with 311 and 2003 for three-game totals. Style Shop Anderson Shoe shows high totals and George Hultberg tops with 214 and 636. Style Shop total 2486.
The young bride asks how to drive safely without hitting fingers while the husband-to-be offers guidance. He tells her to hold the hammer in both hands as the bandage is adjusted.
The 1928 29 rules tighten personal fouls affecting dribblers and opponents. A dribbler must avoid personal contact. failure to do so could incur a personal foul. New provisions penalize rear guarding and restrict tall players from tapping and catching the ball over opponents.
The New York Yankees defeated the St Louis Cardinals in the 1932 World Series, with game scores detailing Oct 4 in New York 4 7 to 3 4, Oct 5 in New York 9 to 4, Oct 7 in St Louis 7 to 3, and Oct 8 in St Louis 7 to 3. Key pitchers included Waite Hoyt, George Pipgras, Tom Zachary, and Jess Haines. Attendance varied from about 39,600 to 61,400. The Yankees posted 27 runs on 37 hits with 4 errors, the Cardinals 46 runs on 24 hits with 5 errors. CAUTIOUS SAYERS resists. Classified Ad carefully. ADVERTISE In The Tribune.
The Tribune Industrial Bowling League saw a tight race Tuesday night as Smith Horton faced National Forge. SH boys won the first game 725 to 723 and the second 156 to 752 before Forgers clinched a victory.
C Keyes led National Forge with 115 122 for a total 257 pins, while Charlie Zuerl posted 241 183 173 for 597 to claim individual honors. Team scores show National Forge 2240 and West 2238 in a tight meet with Randinella and others contributing solid totals.
Babe Ruth leads in hits nine runs batting .625 with three doubles and a single with top marks in series. Lou Gehrig a home runless but key. Hoyt wins two games as he prevails as leading pitcher. Meusel Lazzeri Frisch steal totals noted. Bottomley adds a lone triples.
Tidioute High and Titusville High Seconds played to a scoreless tie Tuesday afternoon at Tidioute amid a tight, mistake‑prone contest. Each side earned thirteen first downs, with fumbles costing scoring chances. Tidionte prepares for Saturday's game with Corry High School at Corry.
Chicago Cubs rout White Sox to take seventh game and city baseball title 13 to 2. Cubs pounded 16 hits, built early lead, then held Sox in check. Hunnefield, Clancy drive key runs as Cubs claim series receipts and travel home.
Pitt Panthers crushed Bethany 53 0 in a strong show of speed and power. Coach Jock Sutherland’s team, led by elusive wall Williams and All American Welch, eyes the 24th meeting with West Virginia, with thousands of Mountaineer supporters expected at Pitt Stadium.
Official receipts and attendance for the 1928 World Series were released in St Louis on October 10. Paid attendance reached 199075 with total net receipts of 777290. Commission's share 77729, players' share 419736.60, clubs and league's share 279824.40. Players will divide a larger share than ever before. Attendance set a record at 39602 for the first game in St Louis.
Warren football followers including J C Holderness who will officiate prepare to travel to Erie for the Quantico Marine Saint Bona contest. St Bona’s roster includes former Cathedral Prep linemen "Horse" Cavanaugh and "Fat" Schumacher. Corry Journal questions local basketball calibre as Allegheny College reserves Lydon and McKay are injured, McKay breaking a hand and Lyden a fractured collar bone. Warren High fights for a home game Saturday against Erie Central Red and Black at Russell Field at 2 30 PM with a practice session held last night and another planned.
In Louis, Oct. 10, storm clouds hung over William B. McKechnie amid rumors he will not be retained as St. Louis Cardinals manager. Owner Sam Breadon avoided commitment while names like Frank Snyder surfaced. McKechnie hinted at resignation if the 1929 race repeats. He deflected questions, noting no contract in place and recalling four managers in four years amid a tough World Series showing by a Cardinals squad blamed more on opposing stars Ruth and Gehrig than his leadership.
Oct 10 dispatches from Pittsburgh Carnegie Tech and other campuses reveal football rosters recovering from minor injuries and jockeying for guard and backfield spots. Navy Notre Dame prospects, Iowa Chicago and Ohio State adjustments, and Harvard brothers on the same line highlight a busy football week across major programs.
Babe Ruth hit three home runs in five at bats while Lou Gehrig added one in two. Frank Frisch went 0 for four and Jim Bottomley 0 for three as the stars delivered a power showing.
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