Trio of Four-Base Raps Undoing of Hornsby Crew
St. Louis reports focus on curbing Babe Ruths homerun power as the Yankees tie the World Series at two wins each. Ruth blasted three homers in the fourth game prompting concern from Cardinals strategists while a supposed feverish illness is mentioned as possible cause.
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Fashionable Attire Stirred by a Crimson Tie
A humorous reflection on fashion and a sharp jab at other era trends, contrasting a stylish gentleman with bold red shirt and white trouser accents against the boisterous chatter of sports and journalism, ending with a wry aside about Mussolini and public figures.
Ruth Stars In Tumbling World Series Brawl Highlights
Ruth hits key homers as the Yankees edge the Cardinals in a wild game. Hafey and Douthit collide, Meusel drinks break, and witnesses recall 188 world series incidents. Speculation grows on Ruth’s impact and the series outlook as fans wager on outcomes. Stecher retains heavyweight title by defeating John Pesch after a disputed hold.
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Non-Conference Tilts Highlight Big TF Card This Week
Big tf card this week features non conference tilts across major teams. Midwest action centers on defense at Minnesota and Purdue as Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Indiana prep for key weekends. Yankees Cardinals World Series payouts loom with winners earning about 2000 more than losers.
Ruth and Gehrig power Yankees rout Cardinals in showdown
New York Yankees 10 St Louis Cardinals 5 as Ruth and Gehrig lead with homers and timely hits. Koenig, Combs, Meusel, Lazzeri pace 10 run output while Reinhart and Hallahan struggle on mound. Hall of Fame era clash ends with Yanks strong offense and late relief work.
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World Series Game Five Scheduled in St Louis
The fifth game of the World Series was scheduled for St Louis at 1 30 this afternoon.
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End problems loom as Ames prepares for Oklahoma clash
Ames Iowa Oct special report says Towa State trains on ends and kick work for Saturday's home game against Johnnie Maulbetsch's Oklahoma Aggies. With Klug injured, Larry Coomer shifts to end. Washington’s gains focused on ends worry Cyclones.
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Billy Southworth Tops 1926 World Series Hitting Leaders
In St Louis on October 7 1926 Bill Southworth led World Series hitters with a .385 average while Babe Ruth of the Yankees followed at .385. Hornsby trailed and team batting showed the Yankees at .275 to the Cardinals .242.
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Football Boots and NCAA Camp Reports Across States
Reported practice drills and backfield selections in multiple college camps. Minnesota notes shifting players for Notre Dame matchup under Doc Spears. Illinois eyeing Daugherty Lamum Peters Stewart as backfield. Wisconsin focus on offense with Larsen return from injury. Notre Dame prep against Beloit and on schedule for next Saturday. Iowa updates captain Paul Smith back in lineup after fall injury.
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Rainy memory lapse shocks Joliet high school game
Former New York Giants pitcher Al Pemaker relates a humorous incident at Joliet De LaSalle versus St Patrick's of Chicago. A player knocked out near the end of the game was revived, only to exclaim that it was still raining as cold water was applied.
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Early college football notes from Midwest and Michigan camps
A Bloomington Indiana report notes Indiana starts a sophomore heavy lineup against Kentucky with Coach Pace favoring newcomers. Michigan in Ann Arbor emphasizes forward passing with Friedman’s quick bullets. Columbus reports Ohio’s Marek injured, Buckeye offense prioritizes drills. Northwestern's Rosse emerges at center while Evanston shows a strong formation. Chicago camps show hard work with Oswin at center and Maroon backfield limited in scrimmages.
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West High Players Brace for Fort Dodge Showdown
West High coach Ralph Surff warns of a hard-trimming at Fort Dodge after a rough practice. Injuries strain the squad as captains and key backs nurse pulled muscles and knees. The team travels by train for a Saturday test, with light drills to sharpen signals and defense.
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Oelwein Horse Garners Wallet Across Iowa Fairs
Minnie Direct underwood Bros harness horse earned money in every race except one during a year on Iowa fair circuit. It won at Independents and West Union, placed second at Waverly, fourth at Algona, and first at Tritt. Miss Mary Considine and Mr Marney wed at Sacred Heart Church, with plans to reside in Des Moines as groom works for C G W railroad.
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Tennis Stars Arrive For Practice With Group Soon
New York bound Kinsey and Harvey Snodgrass of California join C. Pyles group for practice with four troupe members. Suzanne Lenglen performs in workout and will play a set with Mary K Browne. Mayor Walker to stop first lieutenant in marines from meeting Gene Tunney on Saturday on city hall steps. Champion to receive engraved award from enlisted men.
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The Outdoors Will Dine The Fire Season
The piece warns that the outdoors season brings high fire risk as hunters and campers flood forests. It notes most fires are human caused, with campers blamed about 14 percent and railroads about 14.9 percent, while many fires arise from unknown origins. An experiment showed discarded cigarettes igniting peat near roadsides.
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State Forester
Gentle to Meet Des Moines Man in Oct Card
Tony Gentle Cedar Falls meets Louie Kelly Des Moines in a six round semiwindup for the Young Striking-Lou Roliinger Aght at Dairy Cattle Congress hypnodrome Friday evening Oct 5 promos say. Moore vs Fulton then Villa vs Dorado prelims with tickets selling fast at local stores.
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Simpson Team Plays Peacock Outfit Friday
Simpson College faces Upper Iowa University in a Friday gridiron clash in Indianola Iowa. The contest marks Upper Iowa’s season opener while Simpson seeks to rebound from two losses and aims to fix tackling weaknesses exposed in Grinnell.
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