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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
7
Philadelphia and Boston prepare for a decisive World Series start with Alexander set to pitch for the Phillies and hopes high on both sides. The crowd swarms to box offices as fans debate pitching choices and the series fate hangs on Key players and matchups.
The American League contenders argue over who will lose the pennant to Detroit while Boston and Philadelphia prepare for a tense world series clash. Early crowd estimates point to a mammoth opener as Shore Leonard or Foester may start with Carrigan’s pitching staff facing Alexander.
Edward Holly former Rebels shortstop filed in common pleas court a suit to recover 1195 dollars from Exposition Park Association operator of Pittsburghs Federal League club he says he signed a two year 2700 dollar per season contract May 2 1914 remained until June 22 was released but paid through July 2 garnished by Allegheny Trust Company and Western Saving and Deposit Bank attorneys Rody P and Meredith R Marshall represent him.
In Chicago on October 8 veteran heavyweight John J. Sullivan reclaimed the famous championship diamond belt gifted in 1887 and later pledged for a $4,000 loan. He redeemed it from a jewelry firm for $5,300, the 350-diamond, 14-pound trophy once treasured after his loss to Corbett in New Orleans in 1892.
The University of Chicago football team begins its schedule tomorrow hosting Northwestern University in a key midwest clash at Stagg Field. Other conference games feature Minnesota vs Ames in Minneapolis and Illinois vs the Rolla School of Mines in Urbana with several regional matchups across Iowa Wisconsin Indiana and Missouri among others.
The Cumberland Fair and Agricultural Association announced yesterday that automobile and motorcycle races scheduled for tomorrow were called off due to threatening weather and the World Series. Races may be held at a future date.
Earle Greasy Neale signed with the Cincinnati Reds for next year after being listed on the reserve list. He will report for spring training, currently coaching Muskingum at New Concord and directing football basketball duties. Neale, Central league’s top hitter, will be watched by West Virginia fans for a fast middle outfielder role in Cincinnati.
Northwestern University will test a segregation plan to separate men and women students at football games to boost rooting and reduce fussing. Harvey Ellis, head of the Athletic Association, says mixed crowds hinder cheering as Northwestern faces the University of Chicago.
The Alleghany County Academy and Alleghany County High School meet at South End Park in a first game of the season played as a practice contest to avoid risking the city scholastic championship in the opener. Both squads had light signal drills and report themselves in good shape for the matchup.
About a thousand people attended the Bedford fair yesterday. In the 2.24 trot King George owned by George H longer beam this city was drawn in the fourth heat.
National sports brief notes New York ahead in standings with Boston also listed among teams, while several others are not scheduled. The item highlights ongoing schedule gaps and unspecified opponents in the national roundup.
The score shows New York defeating Boston 4 to 2 in yesterday’s results with no other games on the schedule.
An enthusiastic ad touts Prince Albert tobacco as ideal for pipe or cigarette making. It claims superior taste, aroma, and smoothness with a toppy red bag price of 5 cents, plus glass tins and larger tins. The copy emphasizes convenience, long-lasting freshness, and strong consumer loyalty for rollers and smokers.
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