Boston Club Negotiates World Series Ticket Control
At a private meeting in New York Boston and New York officials debated ticket sale control for the World Series. Ban Johnson urged AL control, while the commission outlined a mixed plan with Boston handling some sales under National Commission supervision. Prices for Polo Grounds and Fenway Park seats were detailed, with emphasis on preventing scalping and prioritizing regular patrons.
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Works To Be Held By Cincinnati Club In Draft
The Cincinnati club plans to keep pitcher Ralph Works after drafting him from Providence of the International league. President Herrmann received confidential info suggesting Works will excel if given opportunity. Charley Schmidt urged holding Works, claiming he was a ten thousand dollar pitcher with support. Herrmann withdrew the draft waiver.
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Butler Wins for Cornell in Season Opener 3-0
Captain Butler sealed Cornell's 3-0 victory over Washington & Jefferson with a late placement goal. The game featured a strong Washington & Jefferson defense and a weak Cornell line while Cornell favored the forward pass. Risley refereed, Dooney umpired, Gilmore and Army supplied linesmen.
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Newton High Opens Season Versus Needham in Claflinfield Battle
Newton High School pursues an opening win over Needham High at Claflinfield with Coach Dickenson’s squad, led by captain Wilbur and four veterans. Babe Twombly competes at quarterback as Newton builds a solid lineup under Buck Donahue.
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Boxers Praise Knetzer’s Pitching Strength for Cubs
Jimmy Archer yesterday praised Knetzer of Brooklyn as a fine pitcher with speed and one of the best curve balls seen in days. He wondered why Knetzer isn’t used more and said the Cubs would be greatly strengthened in the box if he played more.
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Yale Sees Narrow Victory Over Wesleyan in Football
In New Haven on September 25 Yale edged Wesleyan 7 0 with two minutes left as Captain Spalding drove the line to a two yard score. The Elis had trailed until a late rally secured the win for Yale.
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Yale Stops Wesleyan as Spalding and Bacon Tie 10–8
Yale battles Wesleyan in a low scoring clash. Spalding launches Yale with a forward pass and a late drive ends with a TD by Spalding. Bacon kicks two field goals and Wesleyan answers with a final stand to keep Yale from tying.
Crimson Eagles Crimson Team Holds Rough Scrimmage
Harvard football squads battled on Soldiers Field in a 55 minute scrimmage with both first and second strings showing potential. Coaches noted the first unit underperformed compared to the previous day but overall talent suggests the Crimson may be strong this season.
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Women Tennis Players Reach the Semi Finals
The Longwood Cricket Club hosts a high level women’s singles semi final lineup with Evelyn Sears facing Mary Browne and Eleonora Sears meeting Dorothy Green. Browne and Williams lead a strong doubles field as fans watch rapid progress and a large crowd attendance across morning and afternoon sessions.
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Wing rivals Johnson and Wood spark writer fodder for winter
Herman Schaefer jokes that with Johnson and Wood tied, sports writers will have fresh material this coming winter. He notes Joe did not pass Walter and adds he should be compared with Eddie Foy, claiming he has him beaten to a whisper.
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Naps Add Two Players Lejune and Betts in Draft
The Cleveland club in the American League drafted two outfielders Lejune from Grand Rapids Central league and Betts from San Antonio club. Both players had drafts released by other clubs.
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Brown and Lynch Named in National League Talk
Robert Brown of Louisville is again mentioned as a possible next president of the National League. The piece notes that Thomas J. Lynch would not drink if he were not re elected, highlighting his stance in the ongoing leadership discussion.
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Charley Doom Out For Season With Broken Finger
Charley Doom will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a broken finger. He will undergo evaluation and treatment as the team adjusts its lineup and aims to recover key playmaker contributions.
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Cushing Opens Season With 13 0 Victory Over Marlboro
Cushing football team defeated Marlboro High School 13 to 0 in the season opener. Tracy of Marlboro had a 35 yard rush noted as a feature. Chaplin scored two touchdowns for Cushing, with Fetter kicking the goal after one. Referee Howard and umpire Jones officiated before a crowd of 300.
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Managers and players split on World Series outcome
Nearly all baseball figures favor either the Giants or the Red Sox based on league allegiance. Hugh Jennings and Joe Tinker voice reservations as they back different teams.
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Fall barnstorming and magnates brainstorm alike
In the fall some ball teams go barn storming yet magnates also brainstorm during the season change, showcasing a mix of athletic tours and strategic discussions.
Lehigh blanked Albright 88 to 0 in college football
Lehigh crushed Albright 88 to 0 while Carlisle routed Lebanon 45 to 0 in another college football clash. The results show overwhelming performances from Lehigh and Carlisle with dominant scoring by both teams.
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Gossip for Motorists
The column lists road travel and automotive business notes from across cities. It covers J W Bowning’s European trip details, F E Braggfeld’s two week Chicago trip, H H Rise’s White Mountains tour, J H MacAlman expanding into Rhode Island, H Farrow leading Providence branch, W A Charles’s White Mountains tour, C S Henshaw’s New York quarters, and Charles W Young & Co trucking news fueling calls for better roads and broader interstate deliveries.
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Boston Schedules Double-Header Split Pacific Ring
Boston has played 15 double-headers this season winning both games eight times and breaking even six times before losing twice to the Naps.
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