Browns draft haul and national league notes mirror winter hopes
A sprawling recap covers Browns prospects from the draft, naming players like Bisland Austin Pratt and Agler as potential infield pillars, with outfield help seen as key if Altune and other talents emerge. It also touches on Phillies Giants forfeiture ruling and a burst of club sentiment about Brav es, Tigers, and Princeton football, plus a bulky array of roster speculation.
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Bisland
T. Louis Mencans
Browns
Austin
Pratt
Busland
Altune
Bert Shotten
Agler
Myersslers
Forte
Bush Bauman
Mariacity
Aylers
Tigers
Jennings
Rivers Versus Cross Bout Ends In Draw At Vernon
The September light heavyweight match between Rivers and Cross ended in a draw after a twenty round bout at Vernon. The contest, promoted after the Jess Willard era and subsequent events, drew interest as a defining late 19th century style clash.
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Tes Angeles
Teach Cross
Vernon
Ross and
Rivers
Jess Willard John Young
Clabby and Petrosky Set For Twenty-Round Match
Clabby and Petrosky, noted middleweight fighters, prepared for a twenty round bout this October in Wilwittaee. Promoters announced the match as a peak event with both men highly rated for the era.
Vardon Leads Open Golf Qualifying With 151 Stroke Total
Brookline Massachusetts September 11 English professional Harry Vardon led United States Open qualifying with 151 strokes for 36 holes. Francis Quimet followed by one behind after strong rounds. McDermott, Travers, and other pros and amateurs competed as gallery watched ex-President Taft.
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Francis Quirmet
Massachusetts
Vardon McDermott
Travers
Taft
Brookline Mass
Annglish
Harry Warden South Mertz Ungland
Francis Quimet
Woodland Club
McDonald Smith
Wykagt
Tom WeNamara
Louis Teller
Alex Campbell
Warden
Gulny
Vardon
Ferengen
Pult
Quinnets
Areea
William AL Taft
Edward Ray
Woilfrid Hed
England
John J McDermott
Jerome Travers
Jenn G Anderson
John W Mord
Baseball Scoring Rushes Across Six Leagues in Septembers
Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and Boston games highlight tense ninth innings and blown saves. Key moments include speakers, fielding errors, steals, and late-inning rallies shaping season outcomes and pennant hopes. Notable players include Weaver, Milan, and Speaker in a chaotic lineup of pitchers and batters across the American League and National League headlines.
Three Rome Players Shine In Major League Play
The Rome squad dominates a late season baseball showcase with standout performances from three players. Aided by timely hitting and solid defense, they push toward credibility in the Appalachian circuit while highlighting emerging stars for future major league consideration.
Philadelphia and Cincinnati Split Doubleheader in Rain
National League action in Cincinnati featured Philadelphia and Cincinnati splitting a twin bill. Philadelphia won the first game 4 to 3 on a ninth inning miscue by Cincinnati after rain delayed the second game, which Cincinnati claimed earlier. The day included multiple miscues and fielding errors as both teams traded leads, with key moments from pitchers and fielders, including Robertson Lecruit and a late rally by the Braves.
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Spock
Mobile Gulls
Boston Nationals
Braves
Maranville
Charley McDonald
RLDS
Pmeectas
Phillliss
Annata
Phi del the
Cincinnati
Dukness
Gincinnat
Seston
Robertson Lecruit
Batvanan Ga
Harts
Inns
Philadelph
Yao
Latteries
Seator
Khallfer Jahnsap
Kimg Tune
Tenpires
Johnny Kilbane Defends Title In Boston Bout Showdown
Johnny Kilbane retained his title in a hard fought match against Walsh of Boston. Kilbane used sharper blows and better defense, though Walsh pressed relentlessly, with multiple sequences and near falls through the later rounds. The decision favored Kilbane as he withstood Walsh’s late flurry and secured the victory in a tough, closely contested bout.
Standing of the Clubs and Yesterday's Results
A garbled club standings and results list is given with many unreadable names and places. The fragment mentions Newadh Auternations tengur, Warrtan Che, and references a person named Nowak. It ends with a vague cultural remark about a woman’s role in marriage, noting a husband willing to control.
Captain Emerson Wins Nevada Trophy Match
Captain Emerson led the field at a Nevada trophy match with 34 points and secured top honors in a state rifle event. Teammates Wieden and Foldy joined him, while Lieutenants Feild and Sews contributed strong showings as New Jersey shooters chased podium finishes.
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Emerson
Emma Wotan
Lain
Tee i
Tome
Ahs
Fternoon
Wartia
New Jersey
New Jerse
Sao Wieden Ike
Tom Math Taptar Foldy
Feelard
Robert Sews
Akezn Outpoints Fagan New Yok September
Akezn defeats Fagan in New York setting a notable result as a heavy match unfolds. The event features tense exchanges and a decisive edge that shifts momentum through late rounds amid an intense arena atmosphere.
Rival Country Clubs to Hold Saturday Golf Meets
Rival clubs Capital City Country club Brookhaven and East Lake club Atlanta Athletic plan qualifying rounds this Saturday for the Brookhaven Trophy at Capital City and the Hammond Trophy at East Lake. Net scores and handicaps will determine match play, with multiple flights and trophies for winners. Finals and per-flight dates span September to October with extended 30 hole finals in one flight.
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Capital City Country Club
Brookhaven
East Lake Club
Atlanta Athletic Club
Handsome Brookhaven
Hast Lake
Gloomy Georgian Camp Hints at Uncertain Team Strength
Georgia 8 football prospects remain shrouded in uncertainty as Athens reports the team’s depth and leadership. Bereavement to Corb Cunningham unsettles the squad while Assistant Coach Ketron’s arrival lingers. Captain Bon McWhorter and How ard Peacock provide continuity as new players join, with limited knowledge of their potential.
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Athens
Georgia
Corb Cunningham
Harold Ketron
Washington
Peacock
Howell Peacock
Charlie Wahoo
Joe Bean
Cunningham
Bon McWhorter
Howard
Gordon
Gearmla
Hendersom
Conyers
Thompson
Tatas
Arthur de la Perriere
Not Guilty Diggs and Attorney In Mann Act Case
San Francisco dated September 11 a jury in the United States district court found Diggs and attorney Charles B Sfarris not guilty of suborning perjury in the Mann White Slave Act case. The verdict followed a brief deliberation period, with both defendants showing relief as the acquittal was announced. The case forms part of a series tied to Speriamenta Cal and involved linked figures such as Drew Camnett Lola Norris and Warrington, leading to prior arrests and convictions.
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San Francisco
Maury IT
Charles B Sfarris
Sacramento
United States District Court
Adays
Speriamenta Cal
Renu Nev
Mamy I Diges
Drew Camnett
Musha Warrington
Lola Norris
Diges
Cammett
Harris
Diggs
Wasa Warrington
Caminetti
van Fleet
Vertion
Southern College of Pharmacy Diploma Graduation Night
Eight graduates received their deepskins at the close of the twentieth session in the Atlanta theater program. Professor Mood noted the entire senior class passed final examinations for the first time in five years. The PhD degree was conferred, with introductions by J C Bowl and the address by Rev Charles W. Daniel. The dean highlighted the era as one of the school’s most successful years, though no graduating women were present.
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Southern College of Pharmacy
Atlanta
Esercmes
Iia
R C Mood
Chomas
Jer
J C Bowl
Charies W. Daniel Ps
Schior Lal Wes Miding
Brown's Long Service Is Closed by Death
August. On September 16 F W Brown, long time manager of the telegraph office, died. Brown had served with Western Linen since its early days and retired March 11, 711, after a long career, reputed as the oldest man in the state for continuous service.
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BROWN
F W Brown
Yeas
We Terminion
Western Linen
Halt
North Carolina Freight Rates Cut Following Commission Report
The state corporation commission reports reductions in freight rates from western cities to eastern North Carolina and along lines to Virginia and South Carolina. The changes, noted as sufficient to remove objections, show no reductions in some rates yet. The report cites Chaumen Travis and Gov. Ciung, with amendments pending.
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Raleigh
Freght
Noth Laraline
Virginis
South Carolina
Ralready
Chaumen Travis
State Corporation Commission
Goreno Ciung Todas
Commission
Col R T Durrett Dies in Louisville at 84
Colonel Reuben T Durrett notable publicist and historian died at his home in Louisville today after a long illness. A profound student and author on early Middle West history he amassed a private library of more than 50 000 volumes, one of the country’s most valuable private collections.
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Rauna
Vardon
Quimet
Varden
Equteenth
R T Durrett
Louisvile
Reuben T Durrett
Durrett
Middle West
Veterans of Gray to March With Blue in Chattanooga
Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Chattanooga features a parade tomorrow with a new innovation. United Confederate Veterans members will wear gray uniforms and participate, reflecting cross‑veteran solidarity amid preparations for officer elections and keynote addresses by leaders from both sides.
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Veterans OF Gray
Chattanooga
Tonn
Arman
Republics
WB Forest Camp
United States
Camp
Tedas
Alfred B Beers
Grand Army of the Republic
LT Dickinson
Chickamanuga
Chickamauga
Patelefeld
GAR
Eluef
C E Adams
Neb
Washington Gardner
Vn Cnet Alfred Bo Beers
Hewell Handers
William Atchley
Department of
Fennesses
Lyc Thompson
B W Hooper
Tennessee
Catholic Priests In Retreat At Isle Of Palms
A group of about forty Catholic clergymen from South Carolina and Georgia, including bishops and priests from Charleston Savannah and Gainesville, are in solemn retreat at Ne Isle of Palme. The devotions began last night and continue through the week.
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Charleston
Kearney
Ganesville
Ho PF
Northrop
B J Heliley
Savannah
Catholic Church
South Carolna
Georgia
Isle of Palme
Tech backfield works smoothly in scrimmage lineup
A fragment from a 1920s game preview notes Tech backfield cohesion during practice. Captain Homer Cook, Jim Preas, McDonald, and Patten are praised for speed and adaptability as they train behind a strong line, with optimism that the unit could rival any in the South if the line holds.
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Tech
Hstort
Coatel
Elme
Homer Cook
Jim Preas
Hretside Military Academy
McDonald
Patten
Tennessee
Sewanee
Where They Play Today National League and American League
Philadelphia meets Pittsburg in Brooklyn and Cincinnati while Boston faces Chicago in New York. St Louis hosts Detroit while Washington plays Philadelphia and Chicago visits New York in the American League with Cleveland at Boston.
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National League
Phuiildelphia
Pittsport
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Chicago
New York
St Louis
Detroit
Washington
Philadelphia
New Fork
Cleveland
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Riverside Histary Academy
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