World Series Trouble for Brooklyn Fades After Marquard Wobble
Grover Cleveland Alexander notes Brooklyn’s top chance fading as Rube Marquard’s missteps let Boston surge ahead. He cites poor pitch selection against Hoblitzell Gardner and Lewis and credits Boston fielding and timely hitting led by Lewis Hooper and Hob litzell. He forecasts Sherrod Smith vs Babe Ruth as Brooklyn’s last hope.
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Hobby Helps Dodgers in World Series Game
Everett Scott fielding stayed spotless thanks to Hobby's slick peg after Merkle’s hopper. Nap Rucker impressed in a World Series appearance, showing durability and strong slow curve. The Dodgers, with Smith or Coombs possibly closing, edge toward a seven game set if Boston prevails.
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Gaffney Seeks Dodgers Purchase Amid Ebbets Talks
James E. Gaffney former Boston owner said he would buy the Brooklyn club if Ebbets names a reasonable price. Negotiations were to resume after the World Series after a prior meeting. Charles L. Feltman another bidder confirmed talks but offered no definite deal.
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Fail 10 Score At Dartmouth
Dartmouth football practice opened with a scrimmage between the first and second teams in Hanover. The varsity backfield rested with Ponder Lehman and Edwards starting. S Holbrook led the first team. Scrubs featured Poole Switzer and Sheldon. Cannell in charge. No scoring occurred in the first matchup and Ponder sustained an injury. The second team edged the freshmen 7 to 6, Harris scoring the TD and Robinson kicking the goal.
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Duffy Lewis Denies Mowrey’s Ninth Inning Home Run
Duffy Lewis sprinted to the left field barrier to catch Mike Mowrey’s rising drive, turning a potential homer into an out in the ninth inning and preserving the lead for Brooklyn.
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Harvard Freshmen Standout In Scrub Victory At Stadium
Percy D. Haughton attended in uniform distributing ideas to Harvard pupils. The Harvard substitutes scored 14 points while the first string worked on signals and punting. Willcox, Murray and Ham Coolidge connected on a pass sequence and Willcox ran in the first TD. Hitchcock broke through for a 25 yard score.
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Women’s tennis and golf club events at Concord
The Concord Country Club hosts the semi final round of the women’s golf championship on the club course today. The tennis committee also schedules a Bermuda tennis tournament on the club courts.
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Boston College Opens Season Versus New Hampshire State College
Boston College faces New Hampshire State College in the season’s first home game at Alumni Field Newton this afternoon at 2 30. Coach Brickley starts the seasoned Maroon and Gold lineup with Jack Lowney as key ball carrier and Fitzpatrick handling the kicking game to gain offensive edge.
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Football schedule highlights Rindge Latin at Cambridge
The day features games across several towns led by Rindge and Latin visiting Cambridge. Chelsea hosts Brookline while Everett faces Beverly and Watertown travels to Lexington.
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Boston College High to Open Season at Alumni Field
Boston College High meets Fitchburg Normal School in the season opener at 10 30 this morning. The contest moved from Fenway Park due to field readiness with Alumni Field as the venue. Coach McCabe fields a fast outfit noted for deceptive plays and strong forward passes.
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Wolverines Flatten Carroll College 54–0 in Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor October 11 Michigan dominated Carroll College of Wisconsin with fierce rushing and a stifling defense. The Wolverines rolled to a 54 to 0 victory as the visitors managed only a single first down near the end.
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Yale Shows Great Speed in Scrimmage
Yale varsity crushed the scrub line with four touchdowns in 30 minutes led by Harry Legore with two scores and Emil Jacques with two. Legore opened with a 60 yard rush, then finished the drive, while Carey and Braden added field goal attempts as reserves struggled to stop the regulars.
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