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Newspaper
Cincinnati American
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1913
Page
6
In a tense series opener, Home Run Baker leads the Athletics with clutch hits including a game winning at bat after Marquard’s costly walk of Collins. McGraw shifts to guard Baker, aiming to neutralize him as Wilson and Tumulty watch the Polo Grounds clash unfold amid rain and ticket line drama.
Krueck, expelled from Woodward, joins Walnut Hills after a lengthy wait. He plays end and was captain of the Woodward tour last season, while Walnut Hills’ quarterback is Roan. Injuries linger for Hughes and a key shoulder setback limited play. Oyler hopes Krueck can rejoin soon.
The fragment mentions players and worry around a game. It references Connie Mack, Katy, and others in a tense scene about a team's performance. The text hints at worry over a hit, air strikes, and a sudden disruption during play. It reads as a chaotic sports or street scene with unnamed figures and partial phrases.
Lane, star tackle at the Celts football team, may join the Shamrocks before the season starts. Manager Ed Rohr of the Rocks values Lane highly and has pursued him for some time. Lane remains undecided, with no firm offer elsewhere. if he joins Shamrocks, it is likely he will stay with them.
A brief New York Post item shows Mrs Timkins with her small daughter saying prayers while a loud mechanism or gear drowns out the child’s attempts to speak, eliciting a quiet exchange about hearing.
Washington officials said warrants for arrest of enough congressmen to form a quorum were issued as the house awaited action on the urgent deficiency bill. Sergeants at arms moved through the city, with leaders believing service could occur only at the New York Polo Grounds.
A fragmented quotation from the Atlanta Constitution presents surreal images of a colonel tired of fishing and bizarre scenes of an elephant in a tree and a rattlesnake sewing buttons, reflecting a humorous or satirical newspaper snippet.
In Philadelphia, after eight hours the entire 5,000 ticket supply was sold at public sale by 4:30 PM. A curb market formed on the post office plaza with spirited traffic and rapid resale. Speculators profited while arrests were made for trading and selling tickets valid for only one game.
At St. Paul’s Brotherhood in Newport Theodore Roth of Arion Maennerchor will speak on German Folk Songs. Delegates from Cincinnati clubs attend as guests. A police notice seeks help to locate Edna Bush, a 17 year old, last seen with a baby, with connections to Cincinnati and a man named Baughman.
A fire at Henry Gill's home 1284 Walnut Street started when striking a motet near a couch recently cleaned with gasoline ignited flames. Firemen extinguished the blaze after about $25 in damage, with danger to the premises for a time last evening.
Mrs Augusta Steindorn of 1311 We Nut Street reported to police that yesterday afternoon at the Second National Bank she laid her handbag on a desk to fill a deposit slip and upon returning found the purse missing. It is described as a 46 wm blue bag.
The notes record a sequence of firsts and notable plays: Murphy on several outs and hits, Marquard striking out Oldring, Hy Bender and Pietoher credited, Oldring put out at first, Merkle with a run and a home, Marquard with a sacrifice, Doyle driving in Brun, Baker hitting a home run, Collins with a triple, Barry a double, and George Messer of Brooklyn being the first fan to arrive.
In Ann Arbor on October 7 Coach Yost let the varsity rest in the afternoon while the second string trained hard against the scrubs for 90 minutes. The second team scored on a 40 yard fumble return by Cochean. Mead remains on the hospital list with an ankle injury as the varsity did signal practice and Schulz focused on linemen.
Philadelphia observers report scalpers profiting from the public sale of World Series reserved seat tickets. Sharks on the scene moved along the lines offering double prices as the morning wore on, leaving many fans wary of the booming market.
Mars and Roux, both from different cities, train under Bob Bishow for a planned Monday October bout at Bert’s gym. Roux aims to defeat Mars to prove himself against top contenders like Brannigan and Kilbane, while Mars seeks to avenge a looming Kilbane matchup.
A fan asks the sporting editor for his opinion on an all star lineup featuring Daubert at first Collins at second Tinker at short Speaker in center field Jackson in left field Cobb in right field and pitchers Johnson Russell Mathewson Marquard and Alexander Archer. The editor will publish the views of those interested in the selection.
Unclear OCR lists horse names and numbers across multiple races. Entries mention Lady Landen Jet Desory Celesta Louies Peat and others with speeds and distances such as mile and 70 yards. Several sections reference second rack and selling race and various horses with weights or ages, but OCR is garbled and missing clear outcomes.
A large crowd at the Olympic Theater watched a full game display on the Star Waser scoreboard with the crowd naming calls like Hit it Baker and Strike him out. Spectators treated the event as a surrogate world series with admission prices covering the show.
Men with prostatic and urinary disorders, stomach troubles, piles, weakness, and other male ailments are urged to consult Dr Mackenbach. The notice promises expert, confidential treatment and mentions ongoing research into men’s diseases with a focus on accessible care and modern methods.
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