Army Cadets Aim to Beat Harvard in Cambridge
Frank Getty reports Army's 1928 squad, led by Coach Biff Jones, travels to Cambridge for a crucial test against Harvard, the first Army-Harvard clash since 1910. The piece notes Army's strong season, Harvard's improvements, and the broader East Coast schedule, with other key games looming Saturday.
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Fordham's 1928 Captain John Smith A Steady Defensive Leader
John Smith captains Fordham University's 1928 football eleven. He joined Fordham in fall 1925, won a tackle berth that year, and remained captain for three years. Though not brilliant, he provides steady leadership and reliable defense.
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Algerian Olympic marathon winner Ouafi rises in U S limelight
The Algerian runner Abel Ouafi, Olympic marathon champion, now in the United States, reflects on how wining draws notice. He recalls a 1924 seventh place finish and a lesser known Paris to Melun win, noting his 1925 Olympic time nearly matched Kolehmainen’s record, disproving luck. The piece also hints at an exposé-like note on John McGraw and Giants trade moves involving Hornsby and Grimes.
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Abel Baghimel el Oquafi
United States
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Melun
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Iack
Struthers Five Rolls Big Total Against Radios
Struthers Five defeated Warren Radio 2721 to 2458 in a fast Bowling Arcade match last night. Earl Stancliffe posted the season’s best score for the Radios, while Struthers-Wells anchored the winning effort with steady drives and a decisive late rally on three and four alleys.
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Earl Wilson
Mahood
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Honor Roll Special Echoes in Broadcast Football
A Ford sponsored air assault is planned against Holy Cross in Worcester this Saturday. Coach Cavanaugh relies on precise passing by sophomore quarterback Larry Dallaire to secure victory. In Cambridge tickets for the Harvard Army game have risen with demand rivaling Harvard Yale, with speculators listing prices up to 30.
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Injured Woman Struck by Car in Pittsburgh
Stella Forsythe a 45 year old woman was seriously injured today while crossing a street in Pittsburgh when hit by an automobile driven by Thomas McDonald. Forsythe was en route to work when the accident occurred.
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Stella Forsythe
Thomas McDonald
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McGraw's leadership blamed for Giants trade turmoil
The article assigns blame to the secretary and McGraw for key trades that hurt the New York Giants. It notes credit for the Hornsby deal and Grimes exit, highlighting Aldridge's misfit and the burden on McGraw as he battles internal conflict. The piece argues removing him might be wiser than ongoing friction that harms the club.
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Hornsby
Johnsonburg and Kane High Schools Meet On Gridiron
Johnsonburg and Kane High Schools clash this afternoon in McKean county with visiting teachers looking on. Kane is favored after wins over Erie Central Smethport and Sheffield. Warren Radio shocks in another industrial league game as Stancliffe and Wilson lead scorers.
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Folkman Defeats Hammond Tanks in Industrial League
Folkman blanked Hammond Tanks at Arcade Alleys, sweeping all three games last night in the Industrial League. The win showcased Folkman’s defense and steady scoring across the lineup.
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House of Folkman
Hammond Tanks
Bowling match ends with Folkman victory and high scores
In a bowling contest spanning 1946, L Hartweg, Folkmans and Hammond's players posted strong totals. High series went to 461 by Art Peterson of House of Folkman, while his son Nibs added 169 for best single game. Team totals reached 2203 with several players surpassing 400 in series.
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Minellis
Pitt Prepares Rebuild After WVU Defeat
Across college football previews reporters note Pittsburgh coach Sutherland plans changes for Allegheny clash after a rough loss. Syracuse to drill in St Louis as they head to Nebraska to meet the Cornhuskers. Glenn Moorehead named halfback for Carnegie Tech against Washington Jefferson. Brown deals with injuries ahead of Yale. Navy sticks with plan for Duke with Castree in backfield. Princeton aims to field a different lineup versus Lehigh with Miles Caldwell and Wittmer updates.
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Ernie Sboarg
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Virginia
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Caldwell
Roper
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Wittmer
Week's Schedule and Bowling Records Highlight Local Meet
High single by Leo Weidert and Mike Weidert lead Warren Tribune figures with 638 and 2403 team total. Harold Biers and Eddie Henderson set marks at Style Shop. Week’s card lists Thursday matches Struthers Wells vs Pennsylvania Gas and city league pairings for next week including Orange Crush against Baird Tire Shop and Cal Cigars vs Rudolph Barbers.
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Warren Tribune
Struthers - Wells
Pennsylvania Gas
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Eddie Henderson
Style Shop
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Baird
Cal Cigars
Rudolph Barbers
Injuries Hamper Allegheny Coach in Pitts Game
Allegheny College faces a injured deck as Merritt battles lineup issues. Tackle John Lyden is out for the season with a broken collarbone while quarterback Ronald McKay and Captain Slaven heal injuries and may miss the Grove City game on October 27. Center Axle Koeniger is sidelined for the Pitt game, and Walter Berger's cold may bench him too. Howard Smith steps in as defensive help, leaving the Pitt lineup uncertain but fans hopeful for a strong showing.
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Allegheny
John Lyden
Westminster
Ronald McKay
Slaven
Grove City
Axl Koeniger
Pitt
Dartmouth
Koeniger Isa
Howard Smith
Walter Berger
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National LeagueMVP race names top candidates
The National League MVP is not chosen until December with Jim Bottomley of the Cardinals Freddy Lindstrom of the Giants and Burleigh Grimes of the Pirates as leading contenders. Bottomley has strong stats batting .325 with 133 RBIs. Lindstrom batted .368 and fielded well as the Giants pursued the Cardinals. Grimes won 25 games for a fourth place Pirates. Waner and prior winners remain eligible as the committee, one newspaperman from each NL city, may select any eligible player for a $1,000 prize now in its fifth year. Other players mentioned include Hogan Traynor Benton Bush Critz Vance Shurtle Willie Sherdel Reese.
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New York
Jim Bottomley
St. Louis Cardinals
Freddy Lindstrom
New York Giants
Burleigh Grimes
Pittsburgh Pirates
Hottomley
Cardinals
New York Sport
Lindstrom
Giants
Grimes
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Paul Waner
Pittsburgh
National League Committee
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Rogers Hornsby
League
Dazzy Vance
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Bob O'Farrell
Francis Hogan
Pie Traynor
Larry Benton
Guy Bush
Chicago Cubs
Hughie Critz
Cincinnati Reds
Brooklyn Robins
Willie Sherdel
Andy Reese
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