Yale reshuffles rush line after Carnegie defeat
Yale head coach Tad Jones moves Moseley to right end and Galt to right guard after weak end play in the Carnegie game. Captain Black is sidelined by a sprained ankle as drills focus on fundamentals with a brief scrimmage. Art Gates scores on a pass from Harry LeGore while Bob Bingham and Jacques Short shine in line play. Maurice Smith centers and is expected to start against Virginia. Callahan and Vorys miss practice with injuries.
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New Haven
Tad Jones
Yale
Moseley
Galt
Carnegie
Captain Black
Art Gates
Harry LeGore
Bob Bingham
Jacques
Maurice Smith
Virginia
Callahan
Vorys
Harvard Varsity Football Scrub Team Breaks Enddown Streak
Cambridge Mass Oct 4 Harvards varsity failed to cross the scrub team's goal line until late in the game. Jacobs a scrub field man ran fifty yards for a score after catching a kick at mid field. Flower scored on a fifteen yard end run and Horween added two more as the second string backfield played. Robinson kicked a goal from placement and Charley Coolidge moved to left wing with Lovell in at tackle as injuries lingered.
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Jacobs
Kfield
Flower
Horween
Ntlo
Robinson
Charley Coolidge
Phinney
Lovell
Gunboat Smith Beaten by Cox in Narrow Boat Bout
In New York at the Broadway Sporting Club Joe Cox edged Gunboat Smith at the wire after ten rounds. Cox dominated late after a quiet start using lead and close rallies while Smith relied on haymakers. A subpoena in Cox’s corner for a suit by his former manager and another for divorce were served during the bout, fueling Cox’s champion chase.
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New York
Smith
Joe Cox
Broadway Sporting Club
Joe
Cox
Jim Shortell
Sport Sullivan
Lewis
Sheriff's Handy
National League Results and Today’s Games
Yesterday in the National League the Brooklyn nine defeated New York nine by nine to six while Boston beat Philadelphia six to two in the first game and Boston won six to one in the second. Today New York plays Brooklyn and Boston faces Philadelphia in the rematch.
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Brooklyn
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Baseball ties and delays push scoreline across leagues
In the American League a nine nine tie between New York and Washington ended in darkness after the eleventh inning. Philadelphia beat Boston 5 3 in the first game and 7 5 in the second. Washington played in New York with two hits and Philadelphia in Boston as the season unfolds. The Trade Commission in Melbourne was asked by the Department of Trade and Commerce to provide a report on Australian war loans.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Boston
Department of Trade and Commerce
Trade Commission At
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Brooklyns
New Yorks
John Tener
National League
McGraw
Giants
Braves
McGraw Denounces Giants Players Over Brooklyn Pennant
New York report says manager John McGraw accused Giants of disobeying signals and quitting with Brooklyn in sight, sparking a heated dispute about conduct, signaling, and team discipline as Brooklyn clinched the pennant.
Opening of 1916 World Series Set for Boston and Brooklyn
The 1916 world championship series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and Boston Americans opens in Boston next Saturday with both teams staying through Sunday. Umpires are Dineen Connolly O Day and Quigley. J G Taylor Spink is official scorer. the series may move between Boston and Brooklyn with a coin toss determining a seventh game location if needed.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Americans
Boston
National Commission
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Philly
Dbbets Field
Lannin
Braves Field
American League
Dineen
Connolly
National League
O'Day
Quigley
J. G. Taylor Spink
St. Louis
Rasebe Writers’ Association
Giants Faults Spark Scandal Amid World Series Prep
The Giants face criticism for alleged lack of effort against Brooklyn, with Benton and Perritt cited for questionable plays and McGraw leaving the field early. The piece notes fan interest and suggests lingering tensions from federal league days. World series seats go on sale with reserved options and price tiers. Giants schedule exhibition games in Pennsylvania, starting with Lafayette College on Friday.
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Phillies
Robinson
Dodgers
Giants
Brooklyn
Benton
Fletcher
Pal Perritt
MccGraw
Pennsylvania
Lafayette College
Easton
Red Sox Prepare for World Series as Team Travels
Ball aggregations in the state open the season next Sunday with a game against Jersey City A. A. at Savin Rock. Capt Black is popular at Yale for rough methods. Shorten gains praise for timely hitting on the western trip. Carrigan and manager staff watch Brooklyn to study Dodgers for the series. Wagner works as a Sox scout after Hartford release. Watson Washburn wins West Side Tennis Club title in New York.
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A. A
Savin Rock
Capt. Black
Yale
Red Sox
Chick Shorten
Walker
Shorten
Worcester
Providence
Jack Barry
Heinie Waener
Carrigan
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Hartford Wagner
Watson Washburn
Brooklawn
West Side
New York
Fred Baggs
Miss Gavin Beats Miss Bishop in National Championship Match
Waverly Mass October 4 The first round of match play at Belmont Springs Country Club for the national women's golf championship produced several upsets. Philadelphia and New York players upset western and Boston contenders with four of sixteen winners advancing. The day’s sensation was Mrs. W A Gavin of Taconic who defeated Miss Bishop of Brooklyn 4 and 3 with 81 net despite three stymies.
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Mass
Belmont Springs Country Club
Philadelphia Intestants
New York
Boston Stars
Philadelphia
W. A. Gavin
Taconic
Bishop
Brooklyn
Opposition to Lu Chen Thiang as Chinese foreign minister
The U S House of Representatives refused to ratify Lu Chen Thiang’s appointment citing monarchical leanings. Lu Chen Thiang previously served as foreign minister under Yuman Shi Kai during the monarchical movement. Special sale of ferns and palms advertised by John Reck & Son.
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House of Representatives
Lu Chen Thiang
le Chen Thiang
Yuman Shi Kai
John Reck & Son
Phillies Lose Pennant as Braves Take Doubleheader
Philadelphia long shot for the pennant ends after a double defeat to Boston, while Brooklyn clinches the 1916 title with a Dodgers win over the Giants. The Phils fall two and a half back, with Whitted injuring an ankle and Mayer, Tyler, and Bender squad faltering in the late innings.
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Robins
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Brooklyn
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Erskine Mayer
Mayer
Bender
Braves
George J Whitted
Whitted
Chappelle
Wilhoit
Koney
Niehoff
Egan
Blackburn
Byrne
Luderus
Tyler
Chief Bender
George Whitted
Dave Bancroft
Sherwood Magee
Lee Whitted
George
Mike Dee
Sensational Races at Danbury Fair
Danbury October 4 Rich Hall and Hazel Hall won opening day races. Rich Hall driven by Dolan won the last three heats of the 2:24 pace after Rhoda Ashbourne driven by Bruéle led early. Hazel Hall with Murphy led after the first heat of the 2:27 trot. Kadiska Penn from Brusses’ stable won the first heat of the trot. Isotta won the running race in straight heats. Large fields and several horses distanced in the trotting heat.
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Rich Hall
Hazel Hall
Dolan
Rhoda Ashbourne
Bruéle
Hazel Hailith Murphy
Thomas W
Kadiska Penn
Brusses
Isotta
Illively Bouts Arranged For Opening Show At Casino
Arrangements completed for the season opener boxing show at the Casino next Monday night. A semi final pits Willie Condon of this city against Battling Kunz of South Norwalk in ten rounds at 135 pounds. Condon, managed by Ducky Holmes, is expected to appear in many bouts this season. A six round main event features Harry Glenn of Baltimore versus Young Nance of New York at 126 pounds. Silent Martin vs the Zulu Kid of New York headline, with Terry Lee as referee, Frank Braithwaite announcing, and Al Burdick timing.
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Sammy Hollis
Willie Condon
Battling Kunz
South Norwalk
Kunz
Condon
Ducky Holmes
Harry Glenn
Baltimore
Young Nance
New York
Fane
Silent Martin
Zulu Kid
Artin
Terry Lee
Frank Braithwaite
al Burdick
Betting Odds Favor Boston to Win Series in World Set
Boston crowds prepare for the World Series with 27 060 reserved seats applied for as Brooklyn files as the National League pennant winner. New gate procedures at Braves Field aim to ease traffic while the Royal Rooters pledge strong support for the Red Sox. Early betting odds place Brooklyn at 19 to 7 against Boston. no Brooklyn money yet.
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Boston Americans
Fenway Park
Braves Field
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Red Sox
John M. Eileen
Royal Rooters
Ebbetts
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