Gainer Home at Elkins With Last Ball From World Series
Elkins West Virginia October 20 Del Gainer first baseman of the world champions returned from Boston to spend winter at his father's home. He was accompanied by his brothers and Joe Nallen. Everett Scott offered the last ball used in the 1915 world series but Gainer refused. Del plans hunting and fishing while home. Red Sox players may issue other mementos, but he has the only final ball.
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Gainer
Philadelphia
del Gainer
Ray Collins
Vermont
Del
Red Sox
Pirates to pursue trades ahead of next season
Barney Dreyfuss of the Pittsburgh club plans substantial changes after the world series. He hints at arrivals and departures via trades, possibly targeting a catcher and second baseman, with a hard hitting third baseman also discussed. He also notes no decision yet on Clarke's successor.
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Pittsburgh
Dreyfuss
National League
Col. Barney
Baird
Clarke
Bresnahan in Auto Accident Delays Court Appearance
Chicago October 20 Injuries to Roger Bresnahan manager of the Chicago Nationals delayed his court appearance on charges of driving while intoxicated and assault with an automobile. Richard Smiddy and his wife, injured in the collision, also kept from court. Bonds set with November 1 as reappearance date. Judge Sabath notes Bresnahan has another case in the municipal court.
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Roger Bresnahan
Chicago Nationals
Richard P. Smiddy
Smiddy
Cub
Thomas
Bresnahan
Sabath
Ask
Cobb Edges Collins for Leading Draws in American League
Cobb led the American League with 118 bases on balls, edging Eddie Collins who had 120. Donnie Bush and Bert Shotten followed with 116 each, marking a record season where four players surpassed 100 walks, and outlining a patient era across teams.
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Eddie Collins
White Sox
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Comiskey
Donnie Bush
Tigers
Bert Shotten
Browns
Bush
Boston
Hooper
Speaker
New York
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Cook
High
Philadelphia
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Walsh
Strunk
St. Louis
Shotten
Austin
Lavan
Howard
Washington
Moeller
C. Milan
Foster
Cobb
Detroit
E. Collins
Chicago
Faber
All-Star Teams Ship Out for Northwest and West Tour
Baseball stars from the American and National Leagues began a tour of the Northwest and West with an opening game in Oshkosh Wisconsin. Dick Hoblitzell commands the All-Americans while Frank Bancroft heads the Nationals. Grover Alexander Johnny Evers Roth Ctrunk Schang and Walker are among early reporters. The tour ends November 23 with games in San Francisco at the Panama-Pacific Exposition.
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Wis
Dick Hoblitzell
Boston Americans
All-Americans
Frank Bancroft
Cincinnati Nationals
Grover Alexander
Philadelphia
Johnny Evers
Boston
Roth
Cleveland
Ctrunk and Schang
Walker
St. Louis
San Francisco
Harvard favored to win championship again
Cambridge, Mass. Harvard football is seen as the likely champion due to top material and strong coaching by Percy Haughton. Analysts praise his tactician approach and depth, noting sophomores like Enright and a policy of team before self as key to sustained success.
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Harvard
Crimson
Percy Haughton
Haughton
Moran Knocks Out Coffey for Willard Title Shot
Frank Moran the Pittsburg heavyweight halted Jim Coffey in the third round at Madison Square Garden to earn a title bout with Jess Willard. Coffey dropped and didn’t rise after Moran’s right hand curled through the jaw as Brown counted out the Irish champion in New York.
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Jim Coffey
New York
Pittsburg
Jess Willard
Dublin
Jack Johnson
Paris
Moran
Coffey
Bill Brown
Echoes of the World’s Series Recap of 1915 receipts and stars
The World Series receipts totaled 145259 surpassing only 1912. Four St Mary’s College alumni played in the series with Eddie Burns, Dutch Leonard, Duffy Lewis and Harry Hooper. Boston set attendance records with 83396 paid admissions October 11 12. Catchers’ superb work and Braves Field capacity noted. Ty Cobb’s quiet presence and an Atlantic City letter to Alexander highlighted the event.
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Giants
St. Mary's College
California
Eddie Burns
Phillies
Dutch” Leonard
Duffy Lewis
Harry Hooper
Sig
Boston
Ward death robs Federal League of key financier
Robert B. Ward owner of the Brooklyn Federal League club and major financial backer of the Federal League dies. He was linked to over 1 million dollars in the circuit and provided funds to keep the league afloat. His illness and death threaten the league’s plans and future.
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Brooklyn Federal League
Gilmore Circuit
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Federals
Brooklyn
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Federal League
League
President Insists on Buying Tickets at Philadelphia Game
President Wilson and party attend a Philadelphia game but he insists on paying for tickets like other fans, despite management wanting to pass at the gate.
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Wilson
Philadelphia
Will Not Affect Federal Plans Says Ward Death
James A. Gilmore president of the Federal League said Robert B. Ward vice president and Brooklyn team owner died, but league plans remain intact and will be carried out. The league offices close until Friday and Ward's funeral is set for Thursday afternoon at Homewood New Rochelle with all club owners attending.
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Ward
New York
James A. Gilmore
Federal League
Robert B. Ward
Brooklyn Federal League
Poli
Chasing the Pigskin As Allegany teams prep for Frostburg games
Allegany County High School continues practice with two hours of drills and scrimmage on Rose Hill as they prepare for a rematch with Frostburg Beall High. Thorner Smith replaces Kline at halfback, aiming for tackles or ends, while Real High eyes a Friday clash at home. Central Y M C A football, hindered by weather, refines plays for Saturday’s game at Altoona against the ex Carlisle Indians. Robert Wilson is listed as questionable but hoped ready for Friday.
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Rose Hill
Walker
Frostburg Beall High School
Beall High
Frostburg
Thorner Smith
Kline
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Real! High
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South End Park
Carlisle Indians
Altoona
Lind
Allegany County Academy Pigskin Chasers
Camp Hill
Southend Park
Beale High School
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Y M C A Basketers Set To Meet St Josephs
St Josephs Club basketball team will play a practice game against Central Y M C A basket tossers tomorrow night at St Peters and Pauls Hall on Fayette Street. Most players from the Y M C A were on the K G team last year. Admission is free.
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Central Y. M. C. A
St. Peter’s and Paul’s Hall
Fayette Street
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