World Series Outlook Says Cardinals Favor Title
Frank Getty reports the 1928 World Series likely to end in five or six games with the St. Louis Cardinals expected to beat the New York Yankees. Pitching depth dominates the discussion as Cardinals starters Cleve Alexander Sherdel Haines Rhein and Mitchell edge Yankees stars Hoyt Pipgras Zachary. Analysts deem Pennock absence and Yankee injuries crippling, giving Cardinals a clear championship path.
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New York
St. Louis Cadinals
New York Yankees
Miller Huggins
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Cardinals
St. Louis Sunporters
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George Pipgras
Tom Zachary
Grover Cleveland Alexander
Bill Sherdel
Jess Haines
Flint Rhein
Clarence Mitchell
Sherdel
Alexander Muller Huggins
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Pipgras
McKechnie
St. Louis
Bob O'Farrell
Alexander
Humes
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Herb Pennock
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Earl Gombs
Babe Ruth
Fony Lazzeri
Mark Koenig
St. Louis Cardinals
Baseball Prophets Got an Even Break on April Guesses
Baseball forecasters in 1928 misjudged pennant outcomes as the Yankees won the American League title while Pirates and others failed to predict final finishes. Among 62 experts, none accurately named the final placements for National and American leagues. A separate note reports Joann Leary, leading pitcher for Bloomington Three-Rye League, being sold to the Philadelphia Athletics with undisclosed terms.
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Philadelphia Athletics
Moving Day in New York Sparks 100000 Families
A chaotic note on New York City housing patterns and culture mentions 100,000 families changing homes on moving day, contrasting urban optimism with whimsical lines about Broadway lights and modern life. The fragment references various humorous asides and questions about daily life and social trends.
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Wicked
Q. O. McIntyre
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Waterloo squads prepare for tough weekend contests
East and West High grid squads practiced hard and plan long workouts ahead of games Saturday. West High travels to Fort Dodge and East to Webster City by auto or bus, with early departure and 2 30 p m kickoff time. Abie Rosenbloom and coach Ralph Sarff report the Old Rose squad in good shape despite minor injuries to Rosenbloom, Bingham, and Bell. Elmer Holm, Nebraska co captain, sat out scrimmage with a twisted ankle as Nebraska hosts Town State at Anjes.
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New York
Jack” Gorman
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Cornelius L. McDermott
Robert M. Nauman
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Maurice Cohn
Babe Ruth
Tom Moore
West High Cocaptain
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Oscar Eubanks
Floyd Dunkelberg
Kimber
Abundant Opinions Split Over World Series Winner
The crowd voices split between Yankees and Cardinals as the 1920 World Series approaches. Merchants and locals share bets on pitching, balance, and clutch hitting, predicting a close, hard fought series at Polo Grounds.
Falegano Defeats Bartlett In Des Moines Featherweight Bout
Henry Falegano of San Francisco edged Ollie Bartlett of St. Paul in a 10 round featherweight battle at Des Moines. Bartlett started strong but faded after round five as Falegano’s flurry of punches took control. Louie Mays of Des Moines knocked out Cy Jeffries in the semi windup.
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Ollie Bartlett
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Falo- Bano
Bartlett
Louie Mays
Cy Jeffries
World Looks To These Boys To Hit That Ball And How
A retrospective on Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth highlighting Gehrigs .332 lifetime at bat and four plus home runs in a season while Ruths pitching past to 60 home runs is noted Ruths Baltimore roots and path from St Marys Baltimore to the majors through Boston Providence and New York with birth date February 7 1894 in Baltimore.
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Hudkins Loses to Joe Anderson in Chicago Ring Upset
Nebraska Wildcat Budkins Hudkins loses a 10 round bout to Kentucky’s Joe Anderson in Chicago. Anderson outruns and outpoints Hudkins with steady infighting and a strong early lead as Hudkins sustains head cuts from well placed blows. Anderson earns decisive victory while Hudkins’ bid for middleweight title contention falters.
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Drake Bulldogs Scrimmage Simpson bid for opener
Drake Bulldogs practiced against Simpson College freshmen under stadium floodlights for Saturdays season opener. A white ball was used and followed easily. Coach Ossie Eolem has not announced the starting lineup.
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Iowa Readies for Monmouth Game After Chicago Caution
Coach Burton Ingwersen of Iowa warns that Chicago showed little power in last week's defeat. Iowa emphasizes stronger ground attack led by Mayes McLain and Willis Glasgow as they prepare for Monmouth on October 13. Monmouth's veteran backfield and Cap tain Kenneth Walker are noted threats while Chicago's line is labeled porous.
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College Springs
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Weislow
Golf instructional fragment on grip and swing technique
The passage outlines a golf grip and swing method detailing left foot weight, hands kept close, overlapping grip, and a compact swing. It describes keeping the club close to the body through the backswing and downswing, finishing with a closed blade and proper arm action.
Iowa v Town Preview and Lineup Details
The report notes an injury to iured a knee in the South Carolina game that weakens Stage's forward wall. Maroon headquarters reports Stage will start against Town with Carlsen and Reedquist at ends, Brown at center, Jessen and Schieusner at tackles, Westra and Roberts as guards, and backs McLain, Glassgow, Leo Jensvold, and Farrah in the opening eleven.
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Farrah
Yanks Depend On Ruth and Gehrig in World Series Kickoff
New York fans expect a Ruth Gehrig onslaught in the opening World Series at Yankee Stadium. The sluggers’ form could decide the outcome as Cardinal pitchers aim to neutralize them, with past series averages cited for context and confidence.
Little Tutors Seek Victory at Ames High Friday
Cedar Falls reports the Little Tutors will take 15 players to Ames Friday to face the strong Ames High squad. Lloyd Rider, returning from a tendon injury, is expected to be a key backfield asset, while Westburg, fresh from tonsil surgery, may also be ready. Coach Schneider plans lineup changes before the trip.
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Osach Schneider
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Lloyd Rider
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