White Sox Giants clash shifts to Polo Grounds in decisive game
Johnny McGraw faces a pivotal moment as the World Series moves from Comiskey Park to the Polo Grounds. Rowland’s White Sox veterans Cicotte and Faber and McGraw’s uncertain pitching lineup set the stage for a decisive game that could clinch the series.
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C C A Cigar Promises Comfort Amid War’s Strain
The article notes that nations at war shift from cigarettes to cabbage leaves while America enjoys abundant tobacco. It praises C. C. A. cigars as reliable, offering comfort whether at sea, in camp, in the trenches, or in peace services, describing the smoker as enjoying princely satisfaction.
Questions on baseball and wrestling records
The text states Faber has been with the White Sox since 1914 and his best season was 1915 with 214 wins and 13 losses. It also notes Cravath hit 2 home runs to Hornsby’s 8 and mentions Faber and other players with brief claims about wrestling events.
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Semle
No Intercollegiate Football For Tigers At Princeton
Princeton officials announced there will be no intercollegiate varsity football at Princeton this fall after a board meeting chaired by Dean McClennahan. Other major sports such as baseball crew and track were not decided and minor self supporting sports may be sanctioned after schedules are approved.
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Burns Training for All Star Wrestling Bout at Grand Opera House
Burns spikes training for a main event clash with Tom Draak in an all star card at the Grand Opera House on Thursday night The Hollander Draak faces Burns while Kilonis and others also train Williams from Louisville arrives today McCarthy prepared for opening bout against Jock Campbell the Scottish champion.
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Tom Draak
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Naval Brigade
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Louisville
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Jock” Campbell
BC Eagles Drill Hard in Prep for Tufts Clash
The Boston College football squad endured a two hour-plus practice on Alumni Field as Coach Brickley led a strenuous drill in preparation for Columbus Day game at Fenway Park. The session lasted until dusk and marked one of the season’s toughest workouts.
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Brickley Ramps Up Bruins After Rough Naval Reserves Game
Boston College football practice shows most players with minor injuries from last Saturday against the Naval Reserves. Coach Brickley conducts hard drills, tests lineup changes, and plans for a tougher frontier as BC eyes a Te Tufts clash Friday and a Columbus Day appearance at Fenway Park with possible backfield and first line shifts.
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Harvard Harriers to Run Many Races
Cross country matches for the Harvard freshman and varsity squads will be billed for the present season due to rapid development of the two outfits. Coach Farrell reports the harriers in good running form. Varsity opponents include Tech, Harvard Naval Radio School, and a Boston naval reservists team on the Belmont course. Freshmen face Wakefield High Providence Technical High Andover Worcester Academy with dates not yet set.
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California Freshman Football Player Dies After Game
George A. Blewett aged 20 of Los Angeles a freshman at the University of California died in San Francisco from injuries suffered in a football game played Saturday. His death is the first fatality since American football was revived at the university.
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University of California
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Lynn Fox Hunters Hold Fourth Annual Field Trials at Devil's Dishfull
The Lynn Fox Hunters Association hosts its fourth annual field trials at Devil's Dishfull in West Pea body on October 12. The hunt begins at 5 a.m. and entries are accepted on site.
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Devil's Dishfull
West Peabody
M Graw Sees Giants Comeback In Series
Giants manager Louis M Graw says New York is not beaten yet and predicts a comeback in the third game against Chicago. He notes players remain cheerful and determined after a meeting on the train from Chicago.
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New York
Chicago
Kauff Confident as Giants Hopeful in Chicago Series
Manager notes fighting spirit boosts team for three game stretch. He cites confidence of Kauff and Lobert, worries over middle order slumps, and expects improved morale and hitting to carry the Giants past setbacks. McCarty may miss today with arm stiffness. Rariden to catch.
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Georgetown to Play CCA in Springfield Massachusetts
Georgetown varsity meets the CCA training school eleven in Springfield Mass on Columbus Day. This marks the program’s only New England trip this season after last year’s Maverhill Stadium dedication victory over Dartmouth 10 to 0.
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Betting in New York Odds on White Sox Series Victory
New York bettors quoted 2 to 1 that the White Sox win the series while Giants fans favored longer odds. Some wagers predicted Chicago would not win four straight and others that New York would win two games in the series.
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Erdie Schupp
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West
Chicago
Military flavored city games mark Columbus Day in Boston
Boston marks Columbus Day on the Common with amateur events including 100-yard dash 440-yard run and three-mile run. Sailors and soldiers compete for trophies in 100-yard dash three-mile run bayonet drill and tug of war. British army recruiting officers will stage a bomb-throwing exhibition. Entries via Hugh C M Grath 33 Beacon Street Boston.
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Tufts Harriers Given First Cross Country Drill
Tufts track coach Connor led the first cross country drill with a three mile trot along the Medford boulevard. The green squad will be the first to wear Brown and Blue. A meet with Holy Cross is arranged but date is unannounced.
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Autoists See Closed Car Week Exhibits In New England
Three autoists toured 100 salesrooms during Closed Car Week and gathered new appreciation from New England motorists for the value of enclosed model automobiles.
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New England
Closed Car Week Shines At Spring Auto Show
Dealers report big interest and several orders as the spring automobile show highlights enclosed sedans and limousines. Open models are on view while salesrooms glow with night lighting and extend hours daily to ten p m through Saturday.
Harvard Opens Fall Baseball With Naval Reservists
Harvard's fall season begins tomorrow afternoon with a mixed varsity and freshman Crimson squad facing a Y M C A team of naval reservists on the varsity diamond in Cambridge.
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Smoker at Arlington Boat Club Sets 10-String Bowling Showdown
The Arlington Boat Club hosts the season opening smoker at Spy Pond in the club house. Willis L. Baker the amateur champion will face Paul Poehler the professional champion in a 10-string bowling match.
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Willis L. Baker
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Britt Faces Simler In New England Feather Title Fight
Frankie Britt of New Bedford meets Chick Simler of Scranton in a 12 round featherweight feature at the Arena tonight. Simler has size advantage but Britt’s rugged defense and punching power could produce a close, hard fought contest. Also on the card are ten round bouts including Joe Mooney vs Finney Boyle and more preliminaries with Alec McLean challenging on weight issues for Eddie Shevlin’s welter title.
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Chick Simler
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Willie Jackson
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Simler
New Bedford Whaler
Frankie Britt
New England
Scranton
New Bedford
Eddie Wallace
Alec McLean
George Alger
Eddie Shevlin
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Shevlin
McLean
Ebbets Helps Drafted Men Fund for Brooklyn Club Players
The Nation League club in Brooklyn started a relief fund for players called to war service. President Charles H. Ebbets gave $50 and players contributed $1500. Proceeds will buy necessities and luxuries, with future half pay for fighting members and postwar positions for incapacitated players.
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Nation League Baseball Club
Brooklyn
Charles H. Ebbets
Cardinals Defeat Browns for City Title in St Louis
The St. Louis Nationals beat the St. Louis Americans 6 to 1 to win the city championship. Through seven games the Nationals have four wins and one tie. Packard and Snyder, Davenport, Groom and Hartley listed as pitchers and scorers.
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