Five hurlers miss fame list in near misses
In Chicago on October 15, reports show nine near no hitters, led by Walter Johnson and other star pitchers. The piece notes several games with two and three hits allowed, highlighting the era of tight pitching and teams winning with minimal offense across major leagues.
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Remarkable Catarrh Cure Promises Quick Relief
Bright Eyes and Clear Nose tout a “Swift's Sure Specific” antidotal remedy for catarrh. The ad claims blood inoculation with the medicine cleanses mucous linings, improves nasal passages, and relieves headaches within an hour, asserting widespread purification and bodily relief.
Practice in Lincoln Prepares for Minnesota Showdown
Ancor Peiun yesterday bracka football eleven today with nearly a dozen former stars helping the regular coaches. The near spots in the line begin to show improvement, but nothing yet close to what it should be. Minnesota game is three days away.
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From Warehouse Clerk to Giants Center Field Star
The article recounts Fred Snodgrass rising from a warehouse clerical job to join the New York Giants as center fielder. It details his spring training invitation, McGraw’s hire terms, and mentorship from Spike Shannon shaping his early major league career.
Strangest Play Brought Centre Fielder's Big Chance
The Giants long suffered on the bench before a 1910 Western trip opened a regular outfield role for a player born in Ventura in 1887. He recalls a famous spring training incident with Merkle, Strang, Hannifan, and Crandatt where a runner attempting to steal was thrown out after a wild sequence. He grew up in Los Angeles after his family moved there in youth.
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Pitching Stars Drive Major League Betting and Battles
A sports analysis notes pitching as a major strength, detailing the vast spending by clubs on scouts, pitchers, and spring training. It cites managers chasing a Mathewson or Walsh, the risk of overpaying for talent, and the capability of rookies to outperform big-name prospects. It also covers Jim Flynn praising McCarty and Mel Schmidt, plus managerial strategies of McGraw and Mack in sustaining team cohesion amid high-stakes seasons.
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Spokane Spokesman Review
Portland Clinches Pacific Coast League Pennant in Final Game
Los Angeles fell 4 to 8 as Portland secured the Pacific Coast League pennant in the season’s decisive game. Sacramento moved to second place after pounding Roy Hitt in the second inning, amassing seven runs, while Venice was limited to two runs past second base.
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Seals Rally in Eighth to Top Oakland 4-3 Victory
San Francisco trailed until the eighth as the Seals pushed across two runs to overcome Oakland. The final score read 4 to 3 with Leiffeld and Schmidt contributing for San Francisco and Alexander and Abies in the Oakland battery.
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English and Irish champs win in Wilmington golf round
On October 1 at Wilmington Country club Miss Murtet, Miss Ravenscroft, and Miss Harrison won their econ round matches at the women’s national golf championship. American survivors entering the third round include Miss Hollis, Miss Curus, and Miss Osgood. Canadian, western, New Jersey and Delaware entries were eliminated. Tomorrow Ravenscroft meets Osgood, Hollis faces Fitler, Curtis faces Harrison, and Dodd plays Vanderbeck.
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McNamara Brady Lead Western Golf Open Prelude
Memphis Oct 15 Tom Namara and M J Brady of Boston won first honors as the Western Golf association open championship prep began at Memphis club course. Fred MelLeod Chevy Chase and Stewart Mladen AGunta with R Simpson and J B Simpson Milwaukee tied for second one stroke back. Dave Patrick George Bengley Memphis and Herbert Strong Long Island McDonald Smith New Rochelle also close with a 13.
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Castletown Cup Upset and Inury Debate Across Sports
Chicago reports note on football injuries rising compared with 19 years ago, sparking debate over modern play's impact on safety and skill. Also from Lexington and Hind, Castleton cup trotting highlights Anvil, Cheney, Rediac Jr. and other notable horses and drivers with times and placements.
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Last Practice for Gornens Ahead of Lincoln Trip
The team held final practice this afternoon before traveling to Lincoln for the game. Changes from the Ames clash on Oct 4 were noted as the squad prepared for the road trip. The departure to Lincoln occurred tonight.
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McInnis praised as best first baseman by McGraw
In a split source passage, McGraw hails McInnis as the finest first baseman ever, calling him a rare talent and predicting a record of excellence. The quotes reflect high regard from a renowned strategist.
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