World Series Gates Break Records in New York
The second game of baseballs classic drew a paid attendance of 63 600 with receipts of 201 828 and overall totals surpassing the 1923 mark as fans estimate 67 000 in the stands. On the Westward train to St Louis the Yankees and Cardinals prepared for game three with hopes of big payoffs and tight pitching from Grover Alexander and Shocker.
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Vanished Com and Youthful Memories in Prominent Verses
A fragmented reminiscence blends memories of cheap cinema snacks from youth with stray sports chatter. The text drifts through faded lines of entertainment, then pivots to a baseball score recap and scattered names, creating a snapshot of a bygone era.
Inter-Sunday School Athletic Body to Elect Officers
The Inter Sunday Athletic Association at the Y.M.C.A. will elect officers for the coming year this evening and discuss plans for the new basketball season. Current officers listed include Dr J W Butis president Rev J B Moun tsey vice president W T Tameson treasurer and Earl ft. Record secretary and manager.
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HAWKEYES BEAT COLORADO TEACHERS FOR FIRST 1926 VICTORY
Iowa City October 4 1926 Nick Kutsch led a ground attack for the Hawkeyes gaining yards around the ends as they defeated Colorado Teachers 24 to 6. Iowa used a strong third quarter surge after Lehmidt and Kutsch set the pace for Ingwersens men in a rugged contest.
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Grinnell Defeats Simpson Eleven 20 to 8
Grinnell Pioneer halfback West Stotts scored all three touchdowns in a 20 to 8 win over Simpson College on Wardfield Saturday afternoon after a day of heavy rain. Grinnell led with all scoring in the first half and Nes Moines contributed two long runs, guiding the early victory.
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Braves First Use of Combination Signs in 1914 World Series
The 1914 World Series featured the Braves and Athletics adopting the first combination catcher pitcher signs to thwart sign stealing. Before, simple fastball and curve signals were common. runners and observers often intercepted calls. Stallings Fyers Moran devised three finger signs with a counting sequence to shift signs away from base runners.
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Phillies
Welcome to St. Louis as Cardinals trip home from Yankees
The Cardinals return to St. Louis amid a flood of fanfare after a dramatic performance at Yankee Stadium. Grover Cleveland Alexander and his pitching staff sparked a strong display, drawing comparisons to greats of the era as Rogers Hornsby and the team chase triumph against the famed Yankees.
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Independent Charles City grid team arranging schedule
Charles City Va Ont says its independent eleven is lining up games with Marshalltown Eldora Oelwein and Valley Junction among others. The plan includes a possible match with Dubuque Rescue and aims to tap a fast Du buque Resars squad. Burkhart coaches and manages the squad with practice often at night under field lighting installed by the Liens club.
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Tutors Face Western Union In Iowa Conference Opener
Cedar Falls Oct 4 Special Having enjoyed a brief vacation the Teachers college grid aggregation trains for a tough Iowa conference schedule starting Saturday at Le Mars against veteran Western Union. The Telegraphers loom as strong rivals, while a homecoming feature pits the Tutors against Buena Vista college. The season closes Nov 27 with an away game at Colorado State teachers in Greeley.
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Walker and Callahan Fight Tonight at Dexter Park
Mickey Walker and Shuffle Callahan meet in a 16 round main event at Dexter Park Pavilion in Chicago. Weighing 155 pounds, the bout serves as an elimination for Pete Fauzo’s title defense with promoter Jim Mullen planning a winner takes on Tommy Freeman next, then possibly Joe Dundee.
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Shuffte't Callahan
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Dexter Park Pavilion
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Jim Mullen
Tommy Freeman
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Baltimore
Mrs Arch McFarlane Wins Sunnyside Club Title
Mrs Arch McFarlane defended the Sunnyside Country Club women’s golf title on Saturday defeating Mrs Ft W Sigworth in the final hole. McFarlane shot 101 after Sigworth played 192, sinking a six foot putt on the eighteenth to seal the victory and claiming permanent possession of the club trophy after a third straight year as champion.
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Missouri and Tulane Tie in Muddy Oct 4 Battle
In Columbia Missouri on Saturday Missouri and Tulane battled through a muddy field and ended in a 6 to 6 tie. The game carried renewed tension from last year’s controversial New Orleans matchup where Tulane won 6 to 0.
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Manchester upsets Viny 6 to 0 in high school grid clash
Manchester defeated Vingy 6 to 0 as Bink of Money scored on a 10 yard run. Manchester's lead was never threatened and their defense held strong while Vin gy tried for field goals.
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Nebraska Wildcats Drub Drake 21-0 On Slippery Field
Lincoln Oct 4 Nebraska University football outplayed Drake on a slick field and won 21 to 0. Nebraska dominated after the first quarter as Meyers Everett and Cook sparked three second quarter touchdowns securing the victory. Notre Dame 77 Beloit 0 also noted.
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Rollinger Aims for Title Shot in Bout With Stribling
Lou Rollinger expects a 10 round clash with Young Stribling at the Coliseum in Chicago on October 15. If he wins, a planned bout with Paul Berlenbach in Los Angeles may follow, with Joe Levy arranging the fight at the Olympic Auditorium. Stribling trains in Macon, Georgia after knocking out Frankie Busch in Memphis.
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Meanwell Quits as Cage Mentor at Wisconsin U
Dr. Walter E. Meanwell, longtime Wisconsin basketball coach, confirmed his resignation today and said he leaves immediately. He began at Wisconsin in 1911, with a brief stint at Missouri, and built a renowned program here.
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Y Makes Plans for Cage Season Start
Church basketball teams set to begin on December 1 with the Senior League on that date, the Junior League on December 1 and the Intermediate League on December 8. Waterloo Y M C A will sponsor Industrial and Commercial circuits. plans to perfect these leagues soon. Estimated openings around December 1 with 49 zoned cities and 20 cities over 1 million population nationally.
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Midwestern grid season starts strong with big scores
Ohio State, Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa rolled to decisive wins as Nebraska and Drake met setback. Notre Dame’s Rockne unleashed seven squads in a 77 to 0 rout over Beloit, while Purdue barely fell to Navy 18 to 17. Indiana impressed in Pat Page’s debut with a 21 to ? victory.
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