Athletics and Cardinals Face 1931 World Series
The Athletics eye a third world pennant after five wins since 1903 while the Cardinals under Gabby Street prepare to challenge. As fans await the 1931 series in Sportsman's Park, historical finals from 1903 to 1930 are recalled, highlighting key victors and lineups.
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Two Cardinal Mainstays Nursing Injuries for Series
St Louis Sept 29 Two Cardinal mainstays Pepper Martin center fielder and Sparky Adams third baseman suffer sprained ankle and knee injuries respectively. both rest ordered by Dr. Robert Hyland hoping to play in opening game. Jesse Haines reportedly out for the series, a blow to Gabby Street as a top NL pitcher.
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Simmons Leads A's Outfield Power In Series Outlook
The Philadelphia Athletics rely on Al Simmons as a centerpiece of their outfield in the approaching World Series. With 72 extra-base hits and 125 RBIs this season, Simmons posts a .390 average and is seen as a potential game changer at bat. Teammates Mule Haas and Ed Miller provide veteran support in center and right fields, while the Cardinals’ Charles Hafey and George Watkins are highlighted as key rivals. The article weighs matchups against pitchers Lefty Grove and George Blaine Bernshaw and notes Simmons as the strongest money player among the regular outfielders.
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Chick) Hafey
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Mule) Hares
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Bing) Miller
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Hagerstown High Beats Hanover High in Season Opener
Hagerstown High School opened its football season by defeating Hanover High School of Pennsylvania 9 to 6. Hanover scored early, Hagerstown then blocked a kick on the 10-yard line in the third period and scored a safety.
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Phillies Pound The Macken 5-0 In Relief Fund Game
Philadelphia defeats the Athletics 5 to 0 in a charity unemployment relief game. Chuck Klein drives in all five Phillies runs with two homers off Waite Hoyt as Phil Collins and Ed Dudley combine on the mound. Less than 4,000 fans attend, contributing 8529.50 from ticket sales.
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Gangster Predicament Reflected in Boston Herald Quote
Quote notes that despite mass meetings resolutions and reports, only another gangster seems capable of removing the gangster, reflecting a cynical view about crime and authority in the era.
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666 Medicine Safer Headache Relief Tablet Claim
An OCR note advertises 666 medicine claiming headache or neuralgia relief in 30 minutes, cold relief on day one, and malaria treatment in three days. It mentions 666 Salve for Baby's Cold.
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