Greatest Baseball Player Says the Red Sox Must Win Today
Philadelphia dove into the 1915 World Series as Alexander the Great matched against the Boston Red Sox. The Phillies capitalized on "lucky breaks" to win game one while Shore battled, showing nerves in eighth inning pressure. Alexander proved superb, though margin slim as Red Sox bats heated late.
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Victory
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Celican
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Moran
Mayer
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Foster
Leonard
Leonard Senton
Boston's First Rally Falls Short in Tight Ball Game
Boston's pitcher worked hard throughout his time on the mound as the rally began but the effort came up short in a tightly fought contest.
Pitcher Expresses Joy After Phillies Win Series Opener
The Phillies star pitcher reflects on a 1915 World Series victory over the Boston Red Sox, admits early nerves and coaching pressures, praises Moran and teammates, notes strong defense by Paskert and Barry, and anticipates improvements in the next game. He calls the series a test of regular-game baseball and stresses confidence gained from beating the favored Sox.
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Prohibition in Dixie Land Critics Question Its Value
An editorial examines Georgia and the South eight years into prohibition arguing it harms state revenue and fosters crime among both blacks and whites. It cites moonshine routes, near beer and whiskey saloons, and rising drug use while contrasting moral rhetoric with practical outcomes. It names Prof. Ribbert and figures from the Brewers' Association of Massachusetts among cited authorities.
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Internal Revenue
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Pure Food and Drug Inspector
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Alexander Dominates Pitchers In World Series Opener
The narrative praises Alexander for sharper curves and faster fastballs while noting Shore's control and the Phillies defense. Paskett’s catch preserves a tight game as Boston’s bats struggle, and Whitted and Paskert steal and score early. The one hour fifty eight minute contest ends with Philadelphia favored and predictions favoring Mayer starting next.
Franklin Union Saturday Afternoon Classes
Boston program offers courses on steam engines firing industrial electricity direct and alternating current machinery and industrial chemistry. Call Berkeley and Appleton Streets for circular and application blank.
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Phillies notch first run of series on opening inning
In yesterday's game, Paskert singled and advanced to second and third on Cravath and Luderus. Whitted scored on a slow grounder to Barry, giving the Phillies the first run of the game and the series.
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Luderus
Whitted
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Zuna Wins Brockton Fair Marathon title
Frank Zuna of Newark New Jersey won the Brockton Fair Marathon from Boston to Brockton in 2 hours 32 minutes 20 seconds. He had finished second in last year’s race and led the field to-day in the A A B event.
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Brockton Marathon Finish Highlights Local Athletes
H C Schuster of the Swedish American Athletic Club New York placed second with a time of 2 43 27. Thomas B Lilley of Dorchester was third in 2 43 36 3 5. George B Moss of New York finished fourth at 2 46 44. The course extended about a half mile due to a Randolph detour. Zuna overtook Schuster on Woodland avenue near the Fair Grounds and won the bronze emblem of victory by a clear margin.
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John Weiss
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Exeter
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Rowing? No. It's a road race with Schuster overtaken
The Brocktonward race began at noon in wet, cold conditions with 21 starters. Demar’s 1912 record of 2 29 55 4 5 remains a distant benchmark as Schuster loses the lead to Newark’s Frank Zuna who closes fast and overtakes him, finishing ahead.
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George W. Brown
Onlin
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Johnny Keenan of the Royal Rooters Relapses in Philadelphia
Johnny Keenan of the Royal Rooters fell ill again and is under care of Doctors Daly and McSweeney. He promised not to attend today's game but went to the park and took his place at the head of the Rooters, resting tonight and hoping to witness tomorrow's game.
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Johnny Keenan
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Royal Rooters
Amherst Eyes Big Game With Brown Team
Amherst prepares for a showdown with Brown after a light practice session. Coach Riley focused on punt formation with Apsley handling punting duties.
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