Senators face possible World Series loss and last game
The Pirates' clubhouse exuded confidence after defeating the Senators in game five as manager Bill McKechnie predicted victory and workers prepared for Kremer's return. Senators manager Stanley Harris blamed Coveleskie for the defeat and hinted at rotations for game six. Walter Johnson suggested he may pitch if the Pirates win the next game amid forecast rain.
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Senators
Walter Jorrson
Associated Press
Washington
Pirates
Bill McKechnie
Hhis
Coveleskie
Kremer
McKechnie
Stanley Harris
Covey
Pittsburgh
Reuther
Ferguson
Walter Johnson
Berlenbach Knocks Solomon, Aims for Dempsey Fight
World light heavyweight champion Paul Berlenbach defeats King Solomon in a ninth round technical knockout at the New York National League baseball park, weighing 172 to Solomon’s 191, as Solomon fights to his corner in the ninth. The crowd of about six thousand also saw Babe Herman draw with Joe Cellmars.
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Associated Press
New York
Paul Berlenbach
Jack Dempsey
Berlenbach
King Solomon
Panama
New York National League Baseball Park
Solomon
Jack O'Sullivan
Babe Herman
California
Joe Cellmars
Selomen
Cellmars
Herman
Johnny Dundee
New York Boxing Commission
Louis
Kid) Kaplan
Meriden
Conn
Cubs Win Third Game From City Rivals
Chicago Oct 12 Cubs beat White Sox 3 to 1 to claim a third straight victory. Ted Kaufmann held the White to five hits as Chicago improved to three wins. Sox stranded a runner in the seventh on a single and an infield out. Kaufmann wobbled in the eighth but rallied. Lyons started the rally with a run on a fielder’s choice followed by Hooper and Barrett. Strong defensive plays, including a running catch by John, kept the White from mounting more offense.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ted Tony Kaufman
Cubs
Sox
Kaufmann
Ren
Lyons
Mostil
Hooper
Barrett
John
Sports Roundup and Local World Series Banter
A lively sports page notes fading world series chatter, upcoming bouts at Plainview, and Class A games. It mentions Jack Gorman versus Matty Matsuda, Sandies in action, and Kid Underhill a 19 year old pitcher showing promise. Also references Auburn Texas heat at the Dallas fair and a casual party crowd.
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Jack Gorman
Matty Matsuda
Plainview
Sandies
Jack
Matsuda Outscores Curly and Pontes in Lawton Bout
Lawton Oklahoma October 12 Mee defeated Jack Cay of Oklahoma City as Curly fought back but was outclassed in a two straight fall match. Pontes contributed to the outcome in a dominant performance.
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Matsuda
Curly
Pontes
Lawton
Okla
Jack Cay
Homa City
Mee
Lynett Wins Opening Race at Grand Circuit Card
Atlanta October 12 Lynett captured the opening card of the grand circuit pace for 6 class heats with three straight wins. The purse was 300 with Lynett finishing in 2 30. Other runners included Alice Ward Mabel B and Harvest Dew.
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Lynett
Atlanta
Alice Ward
Mabel B
Harvest Dew
Senators blank Pirates as Johnson stars in 4-0 win
Washington tops Pittsburgh 4 0 as Walter Johnson shuts out the Pirates and Goslin Harris homer with two on, giving the Senators a step toward the World Series. Yde was taggered in the third inning to end his outing.
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Associated
Ashington
Washington
Walter Johnson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Pele
Johnson
Goslin
Joe Harris
Senators
Yde
Harris
Rice
Stan Harris
Moore
Wright
Judge
Morrison
Pirates
Barnaart
Traynor
Bucky Hlarris
Barnhart
Wreht
Pittsburgh
Meera
Wokscacssd
Grantham
Rieke
Ugh
Carey
Iveediave
Sinacca
Ogmotton
Adams
Lee
Peckinpaugh
Corton
Ruel
Peckto Moore
Washing- Harris
S Yde
Myer
J. Harris
Peck
Cuyler
Winig
Series Attendance Reveals 1924 Gate Totals and Receipts
The fifth game of the 1924 series shows paid attendance of 49 211 with receipts 191 609. The first five games of 1924 total attendance 917 774 and receipts 840 000 plus. Advisory Council shares and club splits are listed, with various figures for each game and the season to date.
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Advisory Council
Rence
McCarthy to Manage Chicago National Club
State news from Chicago reports that Joe McCarthy, famed Pennant winner with Louis ub, will manage the Chicago Nationale. Beioers president William S. Veeck announced the agreement tonight and McCarthy is to sign for 1926 and 1927.
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Chicago
Associated Prep
Joe McCarthy
Louisub
American Association
Chicago Nationale
William S. Veeck
Beioers
Dobbs Offers Floor Sanding and Wax Service
Local advertises floor sanding and wax services by J. H. C. Dobbs using contact number 1741-J for bookings and inquiries.
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J. H. C. Dobbs
Underhill Shuts Fort Worth to One Hit but Falls Short
Fort Worth Cats were held to a single hit by Underhill as Ziggy Sears and a sacrifice fly put Lubbock Panthers ahead. Two errors in the opening inning and stout pitching by Walkup and Johns helped Lubbock win 2 to 0 before a large crowd. Clarence Kraft made a key unassisted double play with bases loaded in the sixth.
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Lubbock
Fort Worth
Pate
Walkup
Johns
Cats
Stricke
Clarence Kraft
Chile
McDaniels
Jonna
D Underhill
Alien
Longhorns Readied for Auburn Clash in Dallas
Austin October 12 North Texas fans expect Texas to shift from a power game to a mixed attack of running passing and plunging against Auburn at Fair Park Stadium October 17. Criticism of the line’s drive prompts reliance on speed and Wright’s aerials, with Rufus King and the backfield trio Saxon Stalker Estes featured if the line supports them.
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North Texas Grid
Texas
Dallas
Auburn
Fair Park Stadium
Longhorn
Stewart
Wright
Southwestern
Mississippi
Vanderbilt
Potentil
Rufus King
Austin High
Saxon
Stalker
Estes
Longhorns
Inventor Gustaf Dalen's early alarm inspired Nobel win
Stockholm report recalls how 14 year old Gustaf Dalen used a tin clock alarm, friction wheel, a lit match, and a coffee urn to wake early. His childhood struggle with waking sparked ideas that led to his later beacon light inventions and Nobel Prize in 1912, despite losing sight in an explosion.
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Stockholm
Gustaf Dalen
Dr. Dalen
Dr. Dolen
Hhis Plant
No Excuse for Pimples and Bumps on the Face
An advertisement praises Black and White Ointment and Soap for clearing pimples blotches and rough skin. It claims quick results and economical pricing with a large boye size package and wide dealer availability. The copy targets youths troubled by facial blemishes and positions the products as a simple solution.
Haskell fails at goal for the game
Boston College edged Haskell Indians 7 to 6 at Boston with a late third quarter TD by McKinney on Cronin’s pass. McManus extra point gave BC the lead. Haskell answered with a McLain TD but Norton failed the kick. Crowd 26 000.
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Associated Press
Boston
Boston College
Haskell
Amundsen Plans Next Pole Flight In Big Dirigible
In Oslo a 15 member team sails to Spitzbergen to build a hangar for the Italian dirigible used by Captain Roald Amundsen. The 1.5 million kroner expedition funds cover ship construction, with Lincoln Ellsworth contributing 100000 dollars to name the expedition Amundsen Ellsworth and fly under Norway’s flag. Organizers anticipate 600000 kroner from newspaper contracts and a surplus of about 500000 kroner from last summer’s attempt.
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Associated Press
Oslo
Norway
Spitzbergen
Raald Amundsen
North Pole
Norwegian Aeronautical Society
Lincoln Ellsworth
Amundsen
Amundsen-Ellsworth Expedition
Mr. Ellsworth
Four Nations Sign Gentleman's Pact On Germany
Locarno Switzerland October 12 four nations Britain France Italy and Belgium will sign a statement outlining Germanys entry into the league of nations The agreement binds Germany to join the league with the understanding that only the league can interpret its covenant The signatories also inform Germany that the league cannot demand military economic or financial contributions during wartime beyond their capacity
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Associated Presa Locarno
Switzerland
Germany
League of Nations
Great Britain
France
Italy
Belgium
League
Council
Search of Private Home Illegally Conducted Without Warrant
Washington October 12 a federal district court ruling declared that searching a private dwelling without a warrant is unreasonable and abhorrent Justice Butler wrote the opinion in a Brooklyn case noting that Congress had authorized such searches and that Neptoleau had never before.
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Associated Press
Washington
Justice Butler
Brooklyn
Congress
Nepotleau
Russian Reform Church Ends Annual Convention in Moscow
The Russian Reform Church closed its convention with a petition for equal rights and education facilities. It seeks government permission to issue its own literature and to allow clergy full civic participation. A solemn high mass was held in the Kremlin cathedral, attended by hundreds of clergy, marking the year’s sole Kremlin service.
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Associated Press
Moscow
Russian Reform Church
Kremlin
Aviator Bettis Wins Pulitzer Trophy Race at Mitchell Field
Lieut Cyrus Bettis, army aviator, won the Pulitzer trophy race at Mitchell Field in the national air races. He broke the world speed record for closed circuit with 248.9 mph, topping 243.67 mph, as Lieut A J Williams of the navy finished second at 241.71 mph. Three other entries failed to complete due to engine trouble.
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Associated Press
Mitchell Field
Cyrus Bettis
A. J. Williams
Navy
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