Cubs Triumph Over Tigers as Chance Dominates World Series
The column praises the Cubs for claiming the world championship with ease over Detroit, notes their bid for four straight pennants, and contrasts Chicago’s dominant pitching and fielding with Detroit. It also discusses the White Sox beating the Tigers two of three and previews a possible city title game. The piece closes with speculation on Kid McCoy and ringside comparisons.
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Chicago
Detroit
Webb Murphy
Cubs
New York
Pittsburg
Tiger
Chance
Tigers
Jennings
White Sox
Waterloo Cup Stakes Set for Peter Teague Park
The Waterloo cup stakes worth 2600 dollars will be run at Peter Teague's coursing park on Saturday and Sunday October 17 and 18. This event gives Butte residents a chance to see a sport long celebrated in Europe for over a century. Racing begins at 1 PM daily with ladies admitted free and general admission at 50 cents.
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Peter Teague
Coursing Park
Butte
Europe
Jack Leyburn Captures McDowell Stake Easily
In Lexington on October 14 the McDowell stake favored Jack Leyburn winning three straight heats in 2:13 and 2:07. Robert C. edged Fannie Lawson to win the Lexington 2-year-old trotting, while Brenda Yorke took the 2:06 pace and Pender Jr. swept the 2:18 class. Fred JD. posted a 2:04% heat in the same program.
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Lexington
McDowell
Jack Leyburn
Robert C
Fannie Lawson
Isineta
Brenda Yorke
Pender, Jr
Michigan to Send Team After Country Honors
Ann Arbor Oct 14 Michigan trainer Keene Fitzpatrick announced the Wolverines would send a team to the annual intercollegiate cross country run at Princeton next month. The coach believes several distance runners show promise to bring home the title. Charley Kilpatrick is coaching Union College football. Leach Cross refuses a match with Joe Gans. Massachusetts Automobile Association to campaign against motorist bill objections.
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Ann Arbor
Keene Fitzpatrick
Michigan
Wolverines
Princeton
Extra inning battles mark lengthening of National League games
The National League reduced the number of extra inning contests but extended the maximum by two innings. Fifty-one games reached beyond nine, with three lasting 17 innings, including Chicago and Boston 17 in Boston on June 4 and a Pirates win in 17 innings at Brooklyn on Aug. 22. Phillies edged Brooklyn 3 to 2 in 17 innings on Sept. 2.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Pirates
Philadelphia
Phillies
New York
Giants
Cubs
Handsome Doggies 10 Show In Butte
Butte kennel club sets November 18 to 21 for its bench show with top prizes including two $25 cups a $10 gold medal and a $5 medal plus silver and copper trophies for open class winners. Judge James Cole Kansas City will preside and new rule adds admission by initiation fee with 1968 dues credit. Doris Nissler becomes first woman member as club plans weekly meetings leading to the event.
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Butte Kennel Club
Belk
Seattle
Portland
Salt Lake
Spokane
St. Paul
Denver
Bloomington
Ill
Montana
Butte
James Cole
Kansas City
Butte Club
Doris Nissler
Kennel Club
Unusually Large Columbia Track Squad Reported
Fall practice at Columbia University opens with 75 candidates the largest group in school history. Most are freshmen and sophomores aiming for the 1911 1912 track meet, with some of last year s varsity still present. Losses include Hayne Hall and Graham Pollock, but the freshman class may yield strong short distance and field talent.
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New York
Columbia University
University
B. J. Weterson Southfield
Hayne and
Hall
Graham
Pollock
Chance lauds Detroit and Chicago in World Series finale
Frank Chance praises Detroit for sportsmanship and speed while saying the Cubs were the better team. He credits Chicago with superior play, admitting Detroit underperformed yet denying Chicago’s superiority as a club.
Sweeping Shakeup in Eastern League
New York editors report a broad managerial shakeup possible across Eastern League cities this winter. Eddie Holly may lead Rochester next year while Eugene McCann could helm Jersey City Skeeters. Joe Kelley’s successor is sought in Toronto. Baltimore Newark ties raise Stallings as a candidate in Newark and Wolverton linked to Williamsport.
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New York
Rochester
Eddie Holly
Eugene McCann
Jersey City
Skeeters
Larry Schlafly
Toronto
McCaffery
Joe Kelley
Mike Kelley
Buffalo
George ‘Smith
Bisons
Jack Dunn
George Stallings
Baltimore
Newark
New York Highlanders
Stallings
Harry Wolverton
Philadelphia Nationals
Philadelphia
Williamsport
Frank Farrell
Yankees
Norman Elberfeld
Elberfeld
Farrell
Dodgers Beat Oakland With Early Two-Run First Inning
In Los Angeles on October 14 the team defeated Oakland by scoring two runs in the first inning. The box shows runs hits errors for COG ANMALAE and others. Batteries Gray and Easterly, Christian and C. Lewis. No game at San Francisco due to rain.
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Los Angeles
Oakland
Christian
C. Lewis
San Francisco
Cubs to Play Tigers in Exhibition Sunday
Chicago officials announce an exhibition game against Detroit at the Chicago grounds next Sunday. President Murphy says all receipts will be distributed among the players and that the season has been financially one of the most successful in the Chicago National League club’s history.
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Chicago
Chicago Grounds
Detroit
Murphy
Spokane High Looked Stronger Than Tacoma In Region Football
Spokane is praised as the strongest high school football in the inland area with players described as grown men and giants. Tacoma faces Lincoln in Seattle while Broadway meets Bellingham as Scouts note Spokane’s deep talent with rivals G O Barclay succeeding Dr Newton at Lafayette.
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Seattle
Lincoln
Broadway
Butte
Tacoma
Spokane
Tacoma Bunch
Bellingham
Colfax High
Inland Empire
Columbia Gardens
Dickey
Herrington
Dewitt
Engelhorn
Febiger
Rice
Duke Schroeder
Denver
Lincoln School
Broadway Bunch
McGraw Bribery Charge Draws Laughter In NYC
New York reports say John J. McGraw faced possible probes over alleged attempts to induce players from Boston and Philadelphia to throw games to the Giants. McGraw denies involvement, calls the charges a joke, while Boston manager Joe Kelley and Phillies officials issue strong denials and defend their clubs.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Giants
John J. McGraw
Changes in Amateur Athletic Union at annual meeting
New York October 14 There will be sweeping changes in the A A U United States constitution at the annual meeting later this month at the Central Union hotel A proposed change would move the 16 pound hammer circle from seven to nine feet Some oppose saying it endangers spectators Others favor remaining at seven feet Many records will be reviewed Ralph Rose has set records but only one will be accepted from Labor Day Irish American Athletic Club meet The American Olympic committee report and the British Amateur Athletic Association suspension of Carpenter will be discussed It is likely the board will sever athletic relations with Britain James E Sullivan is expected to be re elected and Maj John J Dixon will be secretary treasurer
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Kid McCoy
Jim Corbett
Mr. Selby
Bob Farrell
New York
John L. Farrell
McCoy
Farrell
Gotham
Stewart
Bob
Tom Sharkey
Amateur Athletic Union of the United
Ralph Rose
British Amateur Athletic Association
Carpenter
James E. Sullivan
Maj
John J. Dixon
New York Draws Top Fighters As Clubs Seek Matches
The column notes a swell of prominent boxers converging on New York drawing fights away from other cities. Upcoming Fairmont Athletic Club bouts include Packy McFarland vs Leach Cross on Oct 21, Jem Driscoll vs Matty Baldwin on Oct 28, and Joe Thomas vs Sailor Burke on Nov 4.
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Fairmont Athletic Club
New York
Packy McFarland
Leach Cross
Jem Driscoll
Matty Baldwin
Joe Thomas
California
Sailor Burke
McCoy Shapes Up for Stewarts Showdown
Kid McCoy trains in the hills and predicts a win over Jim Stewart. Stewart trains at De Forrest's roadhouse in New Jersey, boasting speed to counter McCoy. Stewart notes Stewart's jaw vulnerability after a previous knockout, while McCoy claims he is in his best form since a California victory.
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New York
Kid McCoy
Jim Stewart
Fox
Brown
Mr. Stewart
Jack ‘Twin
California
Stewart
de Forrest
New Jersey
McCoy
Jim Barry
Jim
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