Phillies Confident on Edge for World Series Opener
The Phillies, new champions, prepared for the World Series against Brooklyn with light practice amid rain. Alexander and Mayer pitched in the doubleheader, Cravath hit his 24th homer, and manager Moran planned conditioning for Friday’s opener. Fans awaited ticket distribution and feared limited seating at 20,000.
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National Scores From Yesterday Report
National baseball scores list Philadelphia 9 to 3 over an unnamed opponent Brooklyn 6 to 2, Boston 1 to 1 tied, New York 0 to 9 against an unspecified foe.
Boston and New York Fall in City Matchups
Yesterday’s scores show Boston lost to New York 2 to 4 while New York defeated Boston 0 to 2. Philadelphia posted 6 runs and Washington 4 in a separate game.
Pirates Sign Blackwell From Lexington Ohio State League
President Barney Dreyfuss announced the Pittsburgh National League club signed catcher Frederick W. Blackwell from Lexington Kentucky, of the Ohio State League, yesterday.
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Can Red Sox Beat Pitcher Alexander In Series
The piece weighs Red Sox hopes against Philadelphia ace Alexander. It analyzes Carrigan’s eight pitching options led by Shore Foster Ruth Leonard with Wood possibly limited and notes Alexander’s low fastball mastery and potential trouble for Boston batters Speaker Hooper Lewis in decisive games.
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Commission Considering Fed Challenge
Chicago, October 7 Charles Weeghman, president of the Chicago club of the Federal League, received a reply to his telegram challenging the pennant winners for a series to settle the world championship in major league baseball. August Herrmann, chairman of the national baseball commission, said he sent a copy to colleagues for their information and consideration.
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La Salle Institute Quintet Opens Practice
La Salle Institute basketball hopefuls held their first practice in Sts. Peter and Paul's hall with Captain Getty directing about twenty candidates. A brief game setup and rule explanations preceded two shuffled teams and notes on improving passing and catching. Manager Glick will arrange games with local and county teams.
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Gridiron Scrimmage Preview Before Allegany County Clash
Allegany County Academy and Allegany County High School prepare for tomorrow's South End park game after scrimmages. The academy faced the Central Y.M.C.A. with limited success and two strong passes, while the high school ran smooth plays against its own scrubs. Both squads will have light signal drills tonight ahead of the main contest. A large crowd is expected.
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Volga Breaks World Record at Kentucky Futurity
Volga the Pastime stable filly Peter the Great Nervoso Belle won the Kentucky Futurity for 2-year-old trotters at the Grand Circuit meet in Lexington on October 7 in straight heats and set a new world mark for 2-year-old fillies for two heats. She first mile in 2:07 8 4 tying Native Belle’s 1909 record, finishing the second round in 2:09 3 4 while Walnut Tree pressed closely in both heats.
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Colored Cubs Trim Meyersdale in Season Finale
The Cumberland Colored Cubs beat Meyersdale Grays 8 to 4 at South End park to end their season. Capital pitched for the Grays, allowing twelve singles, while Yates allowed seven hits for the Cubs. A large dance at Narrows Park followed the game.
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Sagamore Cup Added To National Horse Show
Mrs Alfred Vanderbilt introduced a Sagamore cup prize of 1000 dollars for the coaching class at the national horse show. The trophy will be awarded to the winning team of four and a coach in the coaching division.
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Bill Lauder Named Yale Baseball Coach
New Haven Conn October 7 official announcement said William Lauder a Brown graduate and former Philadelphia National League player is chosen by Yale baseball committee to be appointed by the University Athletic Association final arrangement expected soon
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Baseball Bat Kills Youth in Ohio Amateur Game
Harry Winters aged 14 died in East Liverpool Ohio after a bat struck him in the abdomen during an amateur baseball game two weeks earlier. He died in a local hospital last night from injuries suffered in the incident.
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Dundee and Ritchie Meet in Madison Square Garden Bout
Johnny Dundee the Italian fighter with a Scotch nickname seeks another step toward the lightweight crown by defeating Willie Ritchie in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Dundee agreed to terms giving him the larger share of gate receipts to engage Ritchie.
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Altoona Prelate 70 Years Old
Rt Rev Eugene A Garvey bishop of the Altoona diocese celebrated his 70th birthday. A native of Carbondale he spent his career in Pennsylvania and before becoming bishop in 1901 he served as pastor in Williamsport Pittston and other cities.
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