Controversy Over Merkle Run At Polo Grounds
The New York and Chicago teams clash in a disputed game on September 23 at the Polo Grounds. Merkle was blamed for not advancing to second base, prompting a protest-led decision by National League President Pulliam. The issue, tied to umpire rulings and alleged blunder, may go to the league board for final action.
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Leagues Games and Standings of Clubs and Cities
New York hosts Philadelphia as games loom with several teams in action. Detroit meets St Louis while Chicago battles Leagues standings shift amid a busy schedule. The article notes college influence from Lebanon University and a discussion on educational goals and progress.
Olympian Football Team Formed Amid Tryouts At Olympia
A meeting at Olympia Chambers decided to form a football team with Hil Lloyd captain and Dutch Mante manager. Practice squads include Barry Arzt Giegfrich Cameron Jarklis Mantes Frater Henry Steip Conan Barig Kalfinek Lloyd. First game scheduled Sunday against the Proj Funiors. Fans may write to Manager ACF Munte 0% Rhew beth avenue for tickets and holiday wishes.
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Shadow Morris in Hard Training Routine
Nina Morris and his brother Shadow Morris, the reputed pugilists, draw attention on North Broad Street and Newark Avenue as they stick to a grueling morning routine. They run, bathe, eat light breakfast, train an hour, then box, bathe again, and spar in the afternoon, a regimen kept for two weeks in preparation for an upcoming fight with Kid VW of Orange, New York.
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O Mara Wins Boston Marathon in 2 1 5 hours
Janes C O Mara of North Boston won the Boston to Brockton marathon with a time of 2 hours 15 minutes and notches near finish. Forty five starters started, sixteen finished as the crowd cheered and helped the exhausted leader to the line despite a near collapse.
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Fine Bowling By Excelsiors In High Scoring Night
The Excelsiors rolled strong in a Journal-Tania Bowling League match, posting a 970 plus average. Hughes led with a 240, Weigand and Linder tied at 204, while McCormack top-scored for the losers with 11. The Matinees beat the Nits, then defeated the Cardinals in a power game as the high team marks surged.
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News of the Fighters Big and Little in New York area
The report covers boxing figures including Abe Attell and Joe Jenks, with mentions of Thai plans and potential title bouts. It notes Sullivan in Boston, Frankie Moore and Neil in Philadelphia, and a Milwaukee bout against Hugo Kelly, all highlighting early fall fight arrangements and weight contests.
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Added events reshape big games with open handicaps
Frank Burke, secretary of the Alexian Neabery A. A., reports progress on November 1 star grounds events in New York. A new handicap between Mike Duncan, Betlaira, Tom Collins, John Daly, and Ernie Wiertberg is planned. Officials may include Matty Malpin and Barney Weters, with Sparrow Robinson handling pistol starts. Billy Keating and Harry Hillman will race from scratch, Ralph Rose may attend hammer, and two relay events with prize cups are added.
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Ralph Rose
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Frank Turke
Joss Makes Great Pitching Record In No Hit Bid
Cleveland great Addie Joss held the White Sox to one hit in a 1-0 no hit bid despite a ninth inning rally. Elmer Walsh allowed four hits and struck out fifteen in eight innings as the Naps spoiled a late Chicago surge.
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Liberty A C to Open Football Season at Union League Park
The Liberty A C meets Eastons tomorrow at Union League Park to launch its football season with Sunday 3 PM games. A recent Thursday practice impressed coaches, and the planned lineup features E Mueller at center, G Ont at guard, Slocum or Hall at left end, Sheehan or Caya at right end, C Williams at quarterback, Deh Tallee Williame at fullback, and Ramkins at left tackle.
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Elizabethans Excel in East Jersey Gold Association Tourney
Al F C Milligan and P Jones from Suburban Club qualified for the championship division with clean margins and won their first round matches. Jones defeated M A Wilson, a top qualifier, while Milligan beat F A Wright, in a surprising turn as lower qualifiers toppled higher scorers in the opening round.
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White Leghorns Win Egg-Laying Contest in Roselle Park
Collinawooi Farm with white leghorns tops month-long event judged by George Kleinhung. Final scores list Collinawood Farm 76 eggs, J H Woodruff Rhode Island Reds 70, Woodruff Farm barred Plymouth Rocks 1 0 eggs, Henshaw light Brahman 39, Kipling Poultry Firm black Minorcas 21.
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Start Candidate for Harvard Team in Cambridge
The Harvard football squad conducted a fast practice as they prepare for a game with Maine this afternoon. Secretary of War Wright observed, guest of Cameron Forbes, as W. H. Brown reported to try for the team. Brown, a senior ex-Exeter quarterback with a strong rep, weighs 185 pounds and may compete for quarterback or fullback duties.
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Princeton Fast Scrimmage Shows Improvement Says Coach
Princeton October 3 football drills used two 15 minute halves with regulars scoring twice. McCrohan recovered a fumble for a touchdown and Damman scampered in after a punt. McCrohan, Read, Coxe and Cunningham stood out in the backfield as Dowd and Cunningham practiced drop kicks amid gusty wind. The squad emphasized defense and speed ahead of a scrimmage with Springfield Training School.
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Fitzgerald Draws With Leach Cross In Match
Naw York Met Ach Cross and Willie Puygorald battled last night at the Paramount Club in a six round bout. The arena was crowded with enthusiastic fans as both fighters exchanged even rounds with no clear advantage, ending in a draw.
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Green Draws With Dorsey In Tenacious Open Bout
Elisabeth Sports saw Jim Green of this city and Hank Dorsey of Maryland fight to a well earned six round draw last night on Staten Island. Both fighters traded blows, Green surviving a knockdown in the fourth and delivering two knockdowns of his own, with decisive exchanges through rounds one to five before the curtain fell on a crowd pleaser. Tickets were announced for Philadelphia return via New Jersey Central after the bout.
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