Syracuse Stadium Opens After $690,000 Build
Syracuse University prepares to open its new stadium, the largest athletic field in America, funded by John D Archbold of Standard Oil. Two years of work yield a 700 by 500 foot oval concrete arena with 20 000 seating capacity and 36 000 tons of concrete used.
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Northwestern league Magnates prepare for annual meeting in Seattle
The Northwestern league will hold its annual meeting at the Butler hotel on Tuesday after next in Seattle. The pennant for 197 will be awarded and routine league business discussed. expansion or contraction plans are unlikely to be settled then. Helena and Everett are discussed as possible future members, while Tacoma’s recent winning streak dominates headlines.
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Butler Hotel
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Butte
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George Shroeder
Tacoma
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Aberdeen
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Vancouver
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Helena
Everett
Charley Schaffer
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City of Destiny
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No peer in Northwest said of Virgil Garvin
The Seattle Times praised Virgil Garvin and Harry Rush for a high class pitching display. Garvin's fallaway ball baffled Dudley and drew awe from observers as Rush matched him with a hard underhand change of pace. Errors in the sixth inning caused Svattle to surrender two runs, sealing the loss.
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Aberdeen Wins Pennant in Northwest League
Special Dispatch reports Aberdeen defeated Vancouver twice on Vancouver grounds by scores 6 3 8 and 11 ascent to clinch the pennant. The doubleheader results cement Aberdeen’s lead and secure the league title.
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Tacoma and Spokane Split In Northwestern League Twinbill
Tacoma and Spokane split a Northwestern League doubleheader on October 6. First game ended with a modest score as Tacoma battled Spokane to a tie, while the second game tilted toward a burlesque style contest with limited features. Batteries for Tacoma were Nelson and Shea in the opener, with Jensen Swindells in the middle and Ripley in the late frame. Stovall and Shea shared duties in the nightcap, with Jensen and Carney and Ripley supplying support as Stovall held. Umpire Drennan officiated both games.
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Roosevelt Caps First Game as Seattle Wins Big
In a doubleheader the Seattle and Butte clubs split wins. Roosevelt was wild in the opener as Seattle prevailed. in the nightcap Thompson, aided by ex-soldier manager Hall, pitched superbly and hit a home run, but Butte won the second game with strong Battery action from Welsh and Kreitz and notable pitching by Thompson.
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Oakland shuts out Portland in morning PCL game
In San Francisco on October 6 Oakland blanked Portland in the morning game as Cates held the Pirates to two hits. Batteries were Kinsella and Byrnes for Oakland with Cates and Bliss in support. In the afternoon Portland replied with a win, aided by Hartman and Byrnes on the mound and Hogan behind the plate.
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San Francisco Beats Los Angeles In Fifth Inning Rally
In Los Angeles on Oct 6 the locals made a dozen hits but San Francisco won in the fifth inning with a three run burst. Dillon led with three hits. Score San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 1. Batteries Randolph and Hogan Henley and Street. Umpires Quigg and Moore.
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Jennings or Hanlon the leading factor in Detroit pennant
The piece argues Magh Jennings, not Ned Hanlon, propelled Detroit to the pennant, detailing his fiery, omnipresent managing style that outguessed rivals and energized the Tigers. It contrasts Hanlon’s success with Baltimore and credits Jennings for this season’s feats.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
John McCloskey
Lipton Plans New Cutter for British Regattas
London October 6 Sir Thomas Lipton intends to build a new cutter designed by Fife to compete in British regattas in 18. The move aims to eclipse the White Heather II, current champion of the British yachts.
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Associated Press
London
Thomas Lipton
Heather
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Quinine Product
An old ad claims a remedy to cure a cold in one day. It advises taking Laxative Lromoquinine tablets and promises a money refund if it fails. A Druggist sells the box and Er R. W. Gove signs each box.
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Wits and Wisdom From a Chicago News Essay
A wry Chicago News piece reflects on social pretensions and human foibles. It muses that dining with dyspeptic grumbles signals a sharper mind, while earning a salary for loafing shows cleverness. It warns against missteps becoming lifetime regrets and notes courtship as the doorway to marriage.
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Chicago News
World Championship Series Schedule Decides City Start
The National and American leagues finalize the World Series plan with Chicago and Detroit as hosts. Sixty percent of the first four games’ receipts go to players, split 60 40 between winners and losers. a potential seventh game to be held where the commission chooses. Officials named, prices set, and game times fixed.
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Pulliam
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King of the Thoroughbreds to be exhibited at show
Salvator, 21, famed as a racing king with a 135 4 record, will be shown at the Louisville horse show. Once kept from public view, he now poses at J B Haggin’s Kentucky farm. his elegance as a sire has not matched his turf glory, prompting questions about whether he is too refined for stock horse work.
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St Louis Wins Final Games in Series After Pennant
St Louis defeats Detroit in a doubleheader ending the series with two wins. Jennings uses two young pitchers and substitutes as Detroit manager also plays in the first game. Large crowd attends both games. First game batteries Bailey and Stephens with B Jones Payne. Second game batteries Howell Spencer Mallery Payne.
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Chicago Clinches Season Finale Over Cleveland
Chicago defeated Cleveland 17 to 0 in the season finale. Clarkson and White pitched for Chicago with White, Isbell and Sullivan behind the plate. Cleveland’s battery was Clarkson and Bemis as the game ended with a decisive Chicago win.
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Associated Press
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Cleveland
Clarkson
White
Eaxett
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Bemis
Cincinnati and Pittsburg end season with split doubleheader
Cincinnati and Pittsburg split a doubleheader in Cincinnati finishing the season even. In the first game errors by Huggins Mowry and Kruger helped Pittsburg race to four runs in the opening inning. Cincinnati later suffered a heavy setback as Adams tagged for 26 bases in six innings in the second game.
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Championship Match on Butte Pool Table Returns Spotlight
Two pool champions A Kreshel the Seattle Kid and C R Delone clash at Royce's big table on 76 East Park Street. The 3800 point contest plays tonight and tomorrow with half the bouts each evening. The winner claims a $100 purse as a large crowd is expected for the event.
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Harpoon Wins Final Butte Stake Then Heads for Salt Lake
Harpoon, a Lear King Primrose youngster, upset top dogs to win the 24 day stake at Butte. Owned by Ben Corin and trained by W. H. Smith, the dog will join Utah events with Smith's kennel. The Wolf, Maude Campbell, Jimmy Britt, and others contended in a dramatic finale before a large crowd. Next, most lashmen plan a Salt Lake trip for two weeks of coursing with 40 local kennels. Lady Keller defeated Commercial Express twice, winning a $25 purse on the match.
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Donegal
Pete Teague
Oregon Short Line
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