Wagner Tops National League Batting Averages for 1908
Ty Wagner leads the National League batting averages in 1908 with 201 hits in 568 at bats, a .354 mark and 808 total bases. Mike Donlin of the New York Giants is second with 198 hits in 593 at bats, a .334 average. Doyle, Graham, and Ritchey follow as top hitters for the season.
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Burrs Injury Serious Threatens Harvard Gridiron Leader
Captain Burr of the Harvard football team suffers a serious shoulder injury. Doctors will use X rays to determine displacement or fracture. Officials expect Burr to return in time for the Yale game on November 21 as he remains hopeful and cheerful.
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Bredemus Returns to Princeton Lineup Saturday
Bredemus, the all round amateur athletic champion, rejoined the Princeton lineup at the end of Saturday for a portion of the game but failed to deliver a glowing performance.
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Hans Wagner Strikes Oil in West Virginia
Hans Wagner the Flying Dutchman and famed baseball batman struck oil in Wellsburg West Virginia. After the season he partnered with Dr Miller to drill at Beach Bottom they leased land and began digging. Late tonight a well came in paying out and spouting oil, promising great wealth for Wagner.
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New England Cross Country Meet Set for Thanksgiving Day
The 10 mile cross country championship of the New England Association of the A A U will be run on Thanksgiving morning at 10 o'clock under the North Cambridge A C. Entries close with Tom Riley at 36 Prospect Street Cambridge on November 2.
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Harvard Faces Tough Week Preparing For Indians And Dartmouth
Harvard football braces for a brutal week of practice ahead of the Indians game and the Dartmouth clash. White earns praise for the Brown victory while Corbett struggles with consistency though shows flashes.
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Salem Highs Rise As Latin School Defeat Signals Push
Salem High shows strength with a victory over Latin School and aims for Beverly in a pivotal clash. Coach Jack Wade prepares his squad for a crucial Saturday game while Exeter and Andover stumble as Colby and Yale freshmen deliver decisive defeats.
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Suburban League title fight fuels high school football
Malden defeats Everett at Malden High to edge toward the Suburban League championship as coachable, cohesive teams shine. Led by Brickley and Letherman, Malden shows depth while Newton, Brookline, and Rindge push for key showdowns with Watch City, Newton, and Somerville looming in a crowded, competitive slate.
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Roll of Honor Bowing Scores in Greater Boston Leagues
Weekly bowling report shows candle pins Imperial of Lynn with 1550 team total and Issley of Pilgrim with 340 as top individual. Bottle pins Tremont Commercial League leads 2777 team total with Emerson 946 as top team single and King Tremont 675 as top individual.
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Burns and Johnson set for Sydney title clash
Arthur Duffey argues Burns earned the heavyweight crown and will meet Johnson in Sydney. He notes Burns far overcame color-line objections, praises Johnson as swift with a KO punch, and warns Burns must force the battle to win. Australia’s climate and travel impact both fighters’ form.
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Golf Guide Referenced Inquirer and Speculation
Query responses discuss F S H A referring to Golf Guide, A S B predicting Wefers could beat Rector or Kelley in his prime, and a stray note that Holy Cross does not play Fordham.
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International Ring Battles Featured This Week Across Several Cities
Tonight brings Jimmy Britt versus Johnny Summers in London while Young O Leary meets Johnny Coulton in New York and Kid Fredericks faces Tim Callahan in Pottsville. Other bouts include Willie Lewis against Jabber Tom Carey in New York and Tom Sawyer versus Arthur Cote in Portland.
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London bout tops week with Britt Summers clash in Wonderland
Two international battles draw Boston interest as Jimmy Britt of San Francisco fights Johnny Summers of England at the new London club managed by Britt. The bout is billed as one of England’s biggest in recent years. Jim Driscoll faces Matty Baldwin in a separate encounter.
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O'Brien Langford Bout Called Off by Police Order
New York November 1 The scheduled boxing match between Jack O'Brien and Sam Langford has been canceled by the National Athletic Club. Police Commissioner Bingham ordered all boxing clubs closed prompting the halt.
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