Brooklyn Club Refuses Coin for 3rd World Series Game
New York Oct 17 Nearly $30,000 in cash and checks were returned to World Series ticket holders for the third game at Ebbets Field after the Robins won only one game. President Ed Ebbetts explained counterfeit tickets prompted refunds and officials staged strict checks at three windows. Ticket holders waited long as the gates opened late and the club promised full refunds within days with mail options at the holders risk.
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Caffney and Sinclair May Get the Brooklyn Club
New York Oct 17 President Charles H. Ebbets may sell a share of the Brooklyn Baseball club to James E. Gaffney and Harry F. Sinclair, former Federal League backers. If the McKeever Brothers agree to part with their stake, a sale could proceed, with Sinclair seeking to return to baseball and Gaffney pushing the deal forward.
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Brooklyn Baseball Club
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James E. Gaffney
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Paralysis scare could force Princeton Lafayette game move
On October 17 in Pa Princeton faces possible cancellation or relocation of the Princeton Lafayette football clash after a Princeton student’s death from infantile paralysis. Lafayette officials barred travel to districts where exposure risk exists. Princeton's varsity players mostly recovered from their Ursinus defeat and prepared to scrimmage, except Weldon and Ellis. The Sub-Treasury later transferred $650,000 to New Orleans.
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Easton
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Ursinus
Weldon
Ellis
Boston Wins 1916 World Series in Five Games
In the last game the Red Sox defeated Brooklyn, four games to one, with Boston dominating at bat and in the field while Brooklyn faltered when behind. Ernie Shore starred in the fifth game, pitching brilliantly as Boston clinched the title before a record Columb Day crowd.
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Red Sox
Brooklyns
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Brooklyn
Dodger
Ernie Shore
Public Sale of Seats for Army and Navy Contest
New York October 17 more than 15000 seats will be sold to the general public for the annual football game between the Army and the Navy at the Polo Grounds on Saturday November 25. The National Exhibition Co owner of the Giants will reserve 30000 seats to be divided between the rival academies with options on other vantage points in Brush Stadium. Secretary John B Foster says he is ready to receive ticket applications. Each applicant may purchase four seats with credentials. Remittance by certified check money order or cash should accompany each request for reservations. Offices of the National Exhibition Company or New York National League Club are in the Fifth Avenue Building Fifth Avenue and Twenty third Street. Washington and Jefferson will play Rutgers at the Polo Grounds on Thanksgiving Day 4.
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National Exhibition Co
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Academies
Brush Stadium
John B. Foster
National Exhibition Company
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Rutgers
Favor M Auliife to Defeat Shea in Elm City Boat
New Haven October 17 three bouts will be staged by the Quin nipac A C at the Arena Thursday night headlining a 12 round featherweight title bout between Tommy Shea New Haven and Young McAuliffe Bridgeport. The winner to hold the state featherweight championship with McAuliffe favored to win on account of reach while Shea seeks to out point his rival. Bert Connelly 17 of Ashtabula High football injured seriously in game against Shaw High.
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Quinnipac A. C
Mainee
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Young McAuliffe
Bridgeport
Shea
McAuliffe
Sammy Waltz
Hartford
Connecticut
Bert Connelly
Ashtabula
Shaw High School
Abandon Yale Field for Football After Lehigh Clash
New Haven October 17 The old Yale field will not host varsity football again after the Lehigh crowd trouble. From now on games move to the Bowl and the old field becomes practice space and possibly freshman contests. Stands were inadequate for the last crowd, forcing many to stand.
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New Haven
Yale
Lehigh
Young Rector Aims to Meet McAuliffe Again in Ring
Manager Fred DeLorme says Young Rector of Jersey City has a winning streak and outpointed Young McAuliffe last April. He urges McAuliffe to accept a rematch with Rector, who fans expect would claim the crown if they fight again.
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Fred DeLorme
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Jersey City
Mac
Philadelphia
McAuliffe
East End
Weight question may stop Dillon and Gibbons bout
New York October 17 reports say Jack Dillon and Mike Gibbons may box ten rounds in St Paul next month with a weight dispute. Mike wants Dillon at 161 pounds while Jack favors 165. If Dillon cannot reach 165 without losing strength, the bout may be canceled.
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Mike Gibbons
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Dillon
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Rank Moran
Washington Park
ONeil to Lead Eight-Club Eastern League
Worcester Massachusetts October 17 Dan O Neil was named president and secretary of the Eastern League as it shrinks to eight clubs. Tom O'Brien of the Hartford Courant designated treasurer. Directors elected include James H Clarkin Hartford Edward F Smith Worcester William E Carey Springfield H Eugene McCann New London and Eugene B Fraser Lynn. A committee will study ways to stabilize the eight club circuit with Springfield hosting a report in three weeks. Hugh Duffy owner of Portland Maine announced his franchise for sale. A $200 salary claim against the Lawrence club by former manager Jesse Burket was paid.
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T. H. Murnane
Boston
Dan O'Neil
Tom O’brien
Hartford Courant
James H. Clarkin
Hartford
Edward F. Smith
Worcester
William E. Carey
Springfield
H. Eugene McCann
New London
Eugene B. Fraser
Lynn
Hugh Duffy
Portland
Maine
Lawrence
Jesse Burkett
Lesa
Big Three on edge in early football season mix
The piece surveys Princeton Yale and Harvard contenders with fumbles and power, notes Tad Jones's improved Yale, predicts volatile chances for the trio, mentions Nagle's injury and Bakos replacing him, cites Robison’s Dodgers payday, Dartmouth Princeton and Cornell showdowns, Colgate’s spread play versus Illinois, and Bridgeport’s Healy at the Worcester meeting amid pending Remington Arms vs Chain Co. clash plans.
Doc Crandall of Giants Fame Has Had Fine Career
Otis Crandall veteran pitcher in his twenty eighth birthday today. He began the 191¢ season with the St Louis Americans as a reliever for the Feds before being sent to the Oakland Coast League last June. Born in Indiana, he started with Cedar Rapids ten years ago. McGraw secured him in 1908 and he rose to fame by aiding faltering pitchers. Crandall spent much time warming up and was ready to enter when McGraw sent him out. He did well with the St Louis Feds last year, tallying twenty one to fifteen. Kid McCoy, former middleweight champion, is three years old today. His career spans decades though he still shows fight. Norman Selby, the Kid’s real name, answered Uncle Sam’s call in the Mexican border era. Texas action failed, now he eyes crossing the ocean to face the German army. He has pursued many lines and even invented some, showing a restless, venturesome spirit.
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Yale
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Crimson
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Carnegie
Virginia
Lehigh
Tad Jones
Otis Crandall
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Cedar Rapids
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Texas
Meredith Beaten by Swedish Star at International Track
Stockholm October 17 Former American quarter mile champion Ted Meredith lost again as Bolin of Sweden won the 800 metre race at the International track and field meet. American team won the 400 metre relay, Loomis won the 60 metre dash, and Simpson took the 220 metre hurdles with Fred Murdock of California in second.
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Ted Meredith
Meredith
Bolin
Loomis
Simpson
Fred Murdock
California
Carrigan Named Next President of Boston Club
New York reports say Joseph J. Lannin plans to sell the Boston American League club and that Bi Carrigan, who retired as Red Sox manager after the World Series, is selected as its next president. Syndicates are reportedly prepared to back Carrigan, with at least one not requiring his investment. Action is expected soon.
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Joseph J. Lannin
Lannin
Jsale
Bi Carrigan
Red Sox
Carrigan
Anniversaries of Ring Battles Feature 1900 Lightweight Duel
The 1900 Chicago bout saw Jack Root defeat Dick O'Brien in three rounds. Root, a top middleweight contender, later challenged Marvin Hart for the heavyweight crown. O'Brien, "Butcher Boy" of Lewiston Maine, showed grit after a sharp punch sent him down. Root recovered and dominated the rematch. A separate incident reports August Jakes killed and five injured when a West Schenectady locomotive struck a touring car.
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Dick O’brien
Chicago
Root
Marvin Hart
O'Brien
Lewiston
Jack
Francis Joseph
Jakes
South Schnectady
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Yale Gives Key Players Rest in Lehigh Victory
Yale football shuffled lineup after Saturdays win over Lehigh. Center Callahan may start Friday center while Taft returns to right tackle. Fox stands out as a tall, speedy tackle prospect. Alfred Rosener trials at right guard as Gates and Comerford hold end positions, Rosener seen as potential reserve with light weight.
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Yale
Lehigh
Cornches
Johns
Vorys
Callahan
Callahah
Charley Taft
Wash Bogardus
Yale Artillery
Taft
Fox
Alfred Rosener
Rosener
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Gates
Comerford
New Center for Harvard Picked by Coach Haughton
Cambridge, Mass Oct 17 Harvard football prospects gain hope as cripples return to Soldiers Field led by Thorndike at center. Only Thatcher missed practice as five regulars who couldn’t play North Carolina rejoin and may strengthen the squad by week’s end.
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Sagar
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Deadly weapon of hill tribes described in 19th century note
A passage from Wide-World Magazine explains a brutal Ghauts weapon worn on four curved blades under the fingers, held by rings. Known as vagnaks or tiger's claws, it is portrayed as more brutal than the knuckle duster, linked to the Maratha hero Shivaji and his controversial actions during alleged submission.
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Western Asia
Shivaji
A Jewel. Foolish Question Born Before I Was
Quote from the Free Press mocks a foolish question about a new maid. The speaker jokes she is too old to marry and too fat to wear the speaker’s clothes, noting personal vanity and social mores in a brief humorous exchange.
Joy in Work Gains Ground in Daily Labor
The notion of enjoying one’s work is increasingly valued though ridiculed at times. People realize the merit of joyful effort, recognizing that true ease comes from developing the habit of engaging in daily tasks with enthusiasm and purpose.
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