Athletics Sweep Series With 6-5 Victory
Philadelphia game ends 6 to 5 as Chief Ben der leads athletics to a 4-0 sweep in the WCTORY Wil End series.
11 Oct 1913
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Newspaper
Albuquerque Morning Journal
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1913
Page
1
Philadelphia game ends 6 to 5 as Chief Ben der leads athletics to a 4-0 sweep in the WCTORY Wil End series.
Philadelphia Athletics beat the New York Giants 6 to 6 in game four at Shibe Park as Mackmen rally late but fall short. Merkle homer lifts Athletics and Merkle and Burns key hits spark seventh inning surge. Attendance 20,665. series leads 2-2 with next game at the Polo Grounds.
Final arguments in the impeachment case were presented by prosecutors and defense, with vitriolic denunciations shaping the record. Judges will decide on the fate of Sulzer based on the full proceedings.
Governor Sulzer faces possible removal and disqualification as the impeachment court reconvenes after final arguments. Alton B Parker delivered a scorching critique, accusing Sulzer of criminal wrongdoing while defense counsel claimed no criminal intent.
Provisional President Huerta orders troops to seize the House of Deputies and carries out wide scale arrests as Mexico faces a political crisis. The action targets members of Congress amid power struggles and constitutional upheaval.
In Mexico City, about 110 chamber members who signed a resolution demanding answers on Senator Dominguez’s disappearance were arrested and jailed. Troops filled the legislative building as President Huerta demanded the resolution be withdrawn, with deputies held inside while federal forces secured the area.
President Wilson wrote a personal letter to Representative Henry T. Clayton of Alabama stating it is indispensable to keep him in the House as chairman of the judiciary committee. Clayton said he recognizes the president as head of the party and cannot refuse to his wishes, leaving the senatorial race between Underwood and Hobson.
President Wilson closed a telegraph key at the White House to trigger the explosion of the Gamboa dyke, linking 4000 miles to Panama and signaling the canal’s potential opening. Colonel Goethals celebrated while Lt. Col. Gaillard, near death at Johns Hopkins, had directed Culebra cut excavations. Engineers anticipate final dredging and lighter draft vessels soon.
Mayor Sellers ordered strict enforcement tonight to bar whips and rubber balls sold at street carnivals. Chief McMillin will oversee police precautions to prevent fights and keep carnival night orderly.
The blast opened the canal cut, six feet below Lake Gatun, as water poured in and the channel reached lake level within ninety minutes. Colonel Goethals stood at the dyke, while Philippe Dounau Varilla watched, marking the epoch in Panama Canal history amid cheering crowds and advancing dredging plans.
P Stone president of a Blida bank and noted plains financier died on a Santa Fe train bringing him to Amarillo for an operation. He passed away as the train pulled into the station at five o clock. The cause was gall stones.
Panama October 16 The Gamboa dyke once seen as the final artificial barrier between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans was destroyed at 2 02 pm local time. About three to four thousand residents and Canal Zone workers watched as sixteen hundred pounds of dynamite shattered the structure. Parts of the dyke were removed but complete demolition was postponed to avoid damaging the railroad trestle near the San Miguel locks.
Fire destroyed the six story Southwestern Milling company plant in Kansas City Kansas early today burning 25600 bushels of wheat 15000 barrels of flour and causing an estimated loss of 600000.
The thirty third annual New Mexico state fair ends tonight under state auspices with a carnival king and confetti battles. A strong attendance is reported after a week of good weather. School children enjoyed free admission with about 1600 visitors. Dairy day featured exhibits and talks by university officials and the fair commission president. The New Mexico Dairymen’s Association was formed and will hold annual meetings during the fair week. Yesterday showcased races, cowboy and Indian events, automobile contests, baseball, motorcycle races, and Girl Scouts delivering a message to State Senator Isaac Barth. Tonight hosts Pan Hellenic banquet and a busy program including ball games and running races. A large Saturday crowd is anticipated.
Griner led the four mile race before his machine skidded on the sixth lap, throwing him violently, as Douglas and Metzinger claimed victories in the event.
Ground opens at noon with a parade rendezvous at fair grounds. Events include baseball games Albuquerque vs Silver City, motorcycle and running races, rope and trapese acts, and a six and a half furlong run. Evening downtown features a street carnival, concert, bandstand performances, and multiple sideshows along Central avenue.
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