Boston Fans Take Victory In Calm Manner
Boston crowds attended the World Series clincher at Braves Field on Columbus Day with orderly calm. About 45,000 watched as the Red Sox defeated the Brooklyn Superbas in a tense 14 inning battle, the city embracing victory without overstatement.
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Brooklyn Fans Foiled by Steep World Series Prices
New York October 13 The Robins from Flatbush express anger at Colonel Ebbets for $5 boxes and $5 seats in the grandstand while others pay about $1.60 per head elsewhere. Fans complain boxes cause smoky scenes, embolden rowdy behavior, and many feel the club has lost friends through its handling of the World Series.
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Mack Says Umpires in American League Are Poor
New York reports Connie Mack blasts American League umpires for indifferent rulings and lack of regard for players and public rights. He argues officials should stay alert and call plays with the same intensity demanded of players.
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National league mulls ending the world series amid defeats
Baseball notes from the era discuss the National League considering abandoning the world series after recent losses to the American League. Critics cite declining prestige and rising gate-receipt greed amid concerns over commercialism.
Attendance and payouts set records in World Series history
October 13 report notes a 42,620 attendance surpassing the previous mark while total receipts of 162,927.45 become the largest division of money among players. Boston and Brooklyn each receive 92,052 but must share 25 percent with other league clubs, leaving 69,039.02 for each after expenses.
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Chain Co Team Opens Season With Highbridge A C Challenge
The Chain Company football squad faces Highbridge A C of Jersey City at Newfield Park on Sunday in a clash that tests the newcomers against one of the East’s strongest clubs. Villanova College also bills a visit for Saturday, Nov 4, marking a regional first as an independent college squad meets local teams. Highbridge has won both its two season games, featuring several ex college stars. the Chain lineup includes Kilpatrick Petrick Turner and several others as listed. Joe Waters is slated to referee.
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Misch Department Store Offers Wide Range for All Buyers
Floor by floor the Misch store showcases men’s slept overcoats suits and haberdashery on the main floor with jewelry in the same level. The rear houses courteous clerks and a rapid credit system while the basement expands women’s furnishings children’s wear and footwear from affordable to luxury lines. The store emphasizes cradle to grave apparel and wedding party fittings with cheerful credit and bargains.
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Hagen Leaves Only American in PGA Tourney
New York October 13 Walter Hagen of Rochester is the sole American left in the PGA championship at Siwanoy Country Club as the field narrows to four. Jock Hutchinson Will Macfarlane and Jim Barnes remain with Barnes set to meet Macfarlane while Sen faces Hutchinson. Barnes defeats Kerrigan in a dramatic finish on the 35th hole after a strong afternoon showing.
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U M C Girls Open Basketball Practice for State Title
The U M C girls basketball team held their first practice at Sokol hall and seek local rival teams for competition as they pursue the state championship. A report from division HQ notes a clash between Company K Sixty-ninth and Mexican raiders or ammunition runners.
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Tailored suits and overcoats offered at low price
Men urged to buy ready to wear suits and overcoats described as containing high quality materials usually sold by small tailors. Promises silk mixed worsted casimere fabrics and top linings, with tailoring to custom fit in preferred style.
Yale Prepares for Lehigh Clash With Strong Backfield
Yale's Emil Jacques scored the only touchdown in a final Yale field scrimmage as Lehigh looms tomorrow. LeGore and Jacques supplied gains while Bingham returns to practice and is expected to start. Yale coaches say the backfield power and solid rush-line give promise of a big score. Lehigh departs for New Haven with 100 undergraduates.
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Young McAuliffe to Meet Tommy Shea Next Week
New Haven outlines a featherweight title bout between Tommy Shea of New Haven and Young McAuliffe of Bridgeport. The 15 round, 126 pound star fight at the Arena next Thursday night is expected to draw a big crowd and determine the Connecticut featherweight champion.
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Anniversary of the late Rube Waddell
The fortieth anniversary of Rube Waddell’s birth is noted. The famed pitcher known for eccentricity spent 17 years in pro baseball with 14 jobs and the Athletics as his longest tenure. Connie Mack recalls his antics including a chase of a fire engine during a game. Waddell died of tuberculosis in San Antonio a few years ago.
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Welterweight Champion Jack Britton Turns Thirty One
William J. Breslin known as Jack Britton remains a welterweight champion past his thirtieth birthday. He won the title last April by defeating Ted Lewis in New Orleans, using measured defense and swift bursts to outpoint foes. The veteran has fought mostly as a lightweight, conserving energy, with a career marked by long survival and selective bold charges in big bouts.
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Harry Sinclair in talks to buy Brooklyn baseball club
Boston reports Harry F. Sinclair of Tulsa Oklahoma and James F. Gaffney of New York plan a large offer to purchase the Brooklyn baseball club. Gaffney has discussed the deal with Sinclair and the pair may soon bid. Ebbets said the New York Giants were also for sale at the right price.
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Levinsky Beats Miske For Popular Decision In Brooklyn
In Clermont A C Brooklyn, Levinsky edged Billy Miske in a tough 173 pound bout. Miske pressed with hard rights from start to finish, landing heavy blows while Levinsky used science and edge to secure the decision before a packed crowd.
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Final World Series Receipts and Attendance Figures
The 1915 five game World Series set a attendance record and yielded large receipts. Total attendance reached 143,341 with receipts of 320,361.50. Boston and Philadelphia shares are listed with per player amounts, noting more players shared in 1915.
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Lincolns Triumph Over St Marys In One-Sided Victory
The Lincoln School basketball team defeated St Marys 55 to 6 on Tuesday with standout performances from Tickey Devoucher and Ryan. St Marys was led by starter O Rourke. A fire damaged the interior of the Park Circle Casino at Coney Island Avenue and Caton Place in Brooklyn, causing about 15000 dollars in losses.
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