Major leagues draft 108 minor leaguers to big leagues
Cincinnati led with 11 players drawn by the American League, while St. Louis Americans tallied eight from Class AA and Class A. Detroit and Boston Nationals grabbed six and five respectively, with multiple clubs securing several draftees as the National Commission announced the process and pending official names.
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American League
National League
National Baseball Commission
St. Louis
Chicago Americans
Detroit
Philadelphia Americans
Boston Nationals
Brooklyn
Boston Americans
New York Nationals
Chicago Nationals
Philadelphia Nationals
Cleveland
Pittsburg
New York Americans
Washington
St. Louis Nationals
Williams
Sacramento
Mains
Buffalo
Roth
Baltimore
Barber
Lincoln
Neb
Cole
Columbus
Giddo
Chattanooga
Wood
Sioux City
Brooklyn Nationals
Riggert
St. Paul
Gaghier
Newark
Kraft
New Orleans
Herbert
Toronto
Zabel
Winnipeg
Keating
Nethoff
Louisville
Johnson
San Francisco
Bronkie
Toledo
Gilbert
Milwaukee
Deal
Providence
Martin
Rochester
Stock
Mobile
Krotcher
St. Joe
Hersche
Binghamton
Mekle
Seattle
Omaha
John
Syracuse
Tolson
Roanoke
Wilson
Lynn
Zelser
Lowell
National Commission
Ebbettsor
Brooklyn Club
Cavanaugh Gives Green Hard Drills On Alumni Oval
Hanover New Hampshire September 15 Coach Cavanaugh’s entry list grew as green clad players reported for the first time since September 4 Forward P tried today for the first time since the squad began. Daily stiffening drills and a strenuous afternoon led to a shortened evening practice. Snow Whitney and Cannon performed well in forward pass work. Red Loudon captain Childs and Soular from last year’s freshmen appeared today. Wan Amaker and Winship, former Greater Boston stars, are expected to report tomorrow.
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Cannon
Red Loudon
Childs
Soular
Wanamaker
Winship
Greater Boston Stars
Boston Swimmer Tops Metropolitan Long Distance Records
The piece notes Boston swimmers breaking New York records in long distance events, Sam Richards’ Battery to Sandy Hook swim, and expectations for an English channel crossing. It also covers upcoming bouts, cross country prep at Harvard, Cornell, and Pennsylvania, plus Harlem area and Montreal Canadian games plans and Harvard gridiron prospects.
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Boston
New York
New England
Sam Richard
the Battery
Sandy Hook
Peninsula
English Channel
al Shrubb
Harvard
Cambridge
Shrubb
Jack Moakley
Cornell
Ithacans
George Orton
Pennsylvania
Yale
Billy Queal
New Haven
Dorando barred after 1908 Olympic controversy
A 1908 London Olympic marathon incident saw Dorando barred when officials aided him to the finish. The note contrasts acceptable assistance by attendants with bodily help, noting the disqualification under those circumstances. The column also mentions local races and questions about Hayes and other swimming figures.
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Dorando
National League Orders Replay Of Protested Game
The National League board orders the Aug game between New York and Philadelphia finished under the same lineup and status as when umpire Brennan awarded the game to New York. With Philadelphia leading 8 6 in the ninth, a runner on base and one out, the game will be replayed to completion.
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Cincinnati
Board of Directors
National League Tonight
New York
Philadelphia
Brennan
Eight Vets on Harvard Squad Begin Practice on Soldiers Field
Harvard opened practice with 64 candidates responding to Captain Storer as 70 expected, led by veterans Brickley Hardwick and Storer. Coach Haughton and coaches supervised drills, kicking and passing, as German officials and Maccabe watched. The squad trains daily with 11 oclock and 3 oclock sessions and new gear ready.
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Harvard
R. T. P. Storer
Crimson
Baseball Gossip and Seasonal Nods From the Press
The piece riffs on Sam Richards avoiding Europe amid shark fears and notes the ebb of schedules as scribes seek other work. It surveys Ty Winks and McGraw optimistic on the Giants, hints at Congress trips, bank plans, and Ty Johnson references, with playful jabs at amateurs and Kilbane’s visit amid front-page chatter.
Kilbane Walsh Fight Promises Brisk Atlas Arena Show
Boxing crowds pack the Atlas A A tournament as Jimmy Walsh meets Johnny Kilbane in a featherweight clash. Walsh hopes for a shade but Kilbane rides favored. Semis feature Joe Chich vs Young Jasper and bantam Young Sandow vs Frank Dubois with other prelims.
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Atlas A. A
Jimmy Walsh
Johnny Kilbane
Kilbane
Jimmy
Walsh
McGuigan
Joe Chich
Fall River
Young Jasper
Jasper
Young Sandow
Chelsea
New England
Frank Dubois
Wakefield
Jimmy Reardon
Brockton
Jimmy Sullivan
Boston
Andrews Horses Win At Detroit Grand Circuit Meet
Detroit harness action opens with large fields and close finishes led by jockey Andrews. Directum J wins the 2:0 pace debut on Western track, Del Rey and Margot Hal sweep the 2:16 heats, Newzell takes the 2:09 trot with two victories, and four races are set for tomorrow including the 2:12 pace for a $5000 purse.
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Detroit
Andrews
Directum J
Directum
del Rey
Margot Hal
Newzell
Derby Bay
Lady Grattan
Lill Elected by N E A A U Officers Meet
Alfred J. Lill Jr won the presidency by one vote over William Co Prout at the NEA A U annual meeting held at the Revere House. Prout was elected vice president after two ballots, one vote ahead of Horace G Keith. The meeting postponed the committee report to October and elected a large slate of officers and delegates to the national body in New York.
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Revere House
Alfred J. Lill, Jr
William Co. Prout
Prout
Horace G. Keith
Brockton
Joseph B. Maccabe
Board of Governors
Association
J. Frank Facey
Pumpelly Scores Yale First TD Of Season At Princeton
Harold Pumpelly, who kicked Yale's 48 yard field goal last year, scored the Eli's first touchdown of the season against Princeton. After battling the scrubs, Pumpelly wedged in five yards for the score, with no goal kicked as the varsity failed to threaten again.
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New Haven
Conn
Harold Pumpelly
Yale
Princeton
Eli
Scrubs
Pumpelly
Varsity
Knowles
Referee Stops Sheridan White Bout in Second Round
Referee Louie Hagey halted the scheduled 10 round fight in Racine Wisconsin after Mickey Sheridan rose from the canvas at the count of nine in an apparently helpless condition.
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Racine, Wis
Louie Hagey
Mickey Sheridan
Charlie White
Sheridan
Metropolitan Driving Club First Matinee Set at Brighton
The Metropolitan Driving Club announces its first full matinee at the Charles River speedway in Brighton on September 23. Entries must be received by September 19 with C. C. Mayberry as race committee chairman.
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Metropolitan Driving Club
Charles River Speedway
Brighton
C. C. Mayberry
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