Braves Rally to Spoil Athletics in World Series Opener
The Boston Braves crushed the Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 1 in the World Series opener. Hank Gowdy keyed the offense with a single a double and a triple while Dick Rudolph shut down the Athletics with steady pitching and sharp defense. Maranville drove in runs and Byers later added key hits as Boston surged ahead by the fifth inning and never looked back.
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Bravest Win Opening World Series Clash at Shibe Park
Boston gains a 7-1 victory over Philadelphia as Rudolph dominates with eight strikeouts and Gowdy leads the offense with a triple and three hits. Attendance nears 25,000 at Shibe Park while the crowd cheers the Royal Rooters and the Braves’ strong fielding and timely hits.
Braves Lose Opener as Bender Exits Early in Series
In a tense world series opener at the hotel incident mars pregame calm. Boston's Moran and Gowdy drive runs while Rudolph and Bender duel. a late Boston rally falls short as Bender exits after sixth with Gowdy and Schmidt driving key plays for the Braves.
Superb Hurling by Rudolph and Gowdy Powers Braves Win
Boston Braves supporters hail Rudolph and Gowdy after a commanding first game victory. Rudolph dazzled with superb hurling while Gowdy's bat delivered key early and late hits to fuel a 5 hits allowed, two walks pitching duel and spark a morale boosting series opener.
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Rudolph Shines as Athletics Fall to Boston in Close Tilt
In a tight contest the Athletics battled the Boston team into the late innings. Rudolph pitched strongly for Philadelphia but Boston capitalized on key hits and defensive plays, including Gowdy and Whitted’s offensive moments. Despite late surges, Philadelphia could not overcome a 7-1 deficit, with Baker delivering Boston’s lone two-base hit and Moran Villa's defense holding.
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Last Year Scores in Eastern Football Report
Eastern football results from last season highlight several matchups with noted scores. Carlisle defeated Cornell 7 to 0 while Lehigh lost 0 to 37 against Yale. Lafayette succumbed 0 to 10 at Pennsylvania and Williams beat Dartmouth 43 to 6.
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Yellow Jackets Face Mercer in Grant Field Test
Tech yellow jackets take on Mercer University at Grant Field in a second season game. Mercer, plagued by injuries, will miss captain Big Forrester but others may play. Tech halfback Tyler Montague is sidelined after an appendectomy, with McCord the only other listed returnee. Officials undecided as $1 admission looms.
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Doubleheader split by Pittsburg and Buffalo in 1909 game notes
Pittsburg and Buffalo split a rain interrupted doubleheader with Buffalo winning the first sixteen inning game and Pittsburg taking the second 6 inning contest before darkness ended play. Batting highlights and credited pitchers Ford Blair Knetzer Berry, Anderson Allen Leclair Roberts, and Baltimore’s win over Brooklyn noted later.
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Balloon L'Eucreu s Officially Winner
Official measurements in Pittsfeld show balloon L'Eucreu s with pilot Robert Golden from Yulladelphia won yesterday's balloon pursuit race landing within nine tenths of a mile of the king balloon Dancing Doll.
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Georgia Faces Sewanee In High Stakes Southern Football Clash
The Georgia Bulldogs travel to Sewanee for a pivotal southern showdown. Sewanee is favored after strong reports from the mountains and a 69 point rout of Cumberland, while Georgia limps in with losses of key players from last season. Captain Paddock may suit up for Georgia as coaches confirm tentative lineups for the game.
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Yankees Triumph In Inter City Series Pitchers Duel
In New York on October 4 Jef Tesreau and Jack Warhop pitched for the Yankees in a tight American League win over the Giants, evening the series at one game each as errors plagued the Nationals late. Final: Giants 1 Yankees 2 with Tesreau winning.
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Collins Presented With Chalmers Car
Eddie Collins of the Athletics received a Chalmer automibile as the American League's most valuable player for his club. The presentation occurred in Philadelphia before today's game.
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