Flag Looks Like Cinch for Giants
Newsman Sam Crane argues the New York Giants will clinch the pennant after pulling ahead of the Pirates and Cubs. A double header against the Phillies looms, with Mad Dog Christy Mathewson and George Wiltse expected to start as McGraw pushes toward securing at least one win in the stretch run. A 2-1 victory over Philadelphia featured strong pitching by Ames and Moore, with Giants exploiting Phillies errors in the first inning.
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Women Guests Of Wrestling Promoters In Indianapolis Clash At Tomlinson Hall
Promoters push female patronage to popularize the sport at a wrestling card tonight in Tomlinson Hall. Main event features Olson of Indianapolis versus Link of Baltimore for featherweight state title amid other bouts including Goodrich vs Candoff and M C A champ Harry Nuckemeyer against Al Stewart. Demetras of Chicago taunts Olson, proposing a championship bout if Olson weighs in at 175 pounds.
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Jeffries Asked to Referee Burns Johnson Fight
James J. Jeffries, former heavyweight champion, is asked to referee the Burns Johnson bout set for Sydney in late November. He agrees if paid $5,000 and travel expenses, a sum higher than Johnson’s offer from an English syndicate.
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Johnny Billiter to Meet Billy Schober in Two Finish Match
Johnny Billiter, wrestler at the Empire, pleases fans with stylish work. Saturday night he faces Billy Schober in a best two of three falls match.
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Clarke Angry at McCloskey Over Postponed Game
Pittsburg and St Louis clash over timing of a postponed game. Fred Clarke pressed manager McCloskey to play today to ensure a game, but McCloskey refused and set Saturday, infuriating Clarke as rain threatens further delays.
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Powers Favored Giants Over Disputed Chicago Game
P T Powers, president of the National Association of Minor League Professional Baseball Clubs, believes the Giants are entitled to the disputed game with Chicago. His views are outlined in a letter received by John T Brush, president of the New York National League team.
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Post season series oping in New York
The article outlines likely World Series scheduling if the Giants win the pennant. A Friday start in New York is favored with a Polo Grounds game on Saturday. If the White Sox win the American League a Sunday Chicago game follows, with transport on a special train. Cleveland or Detroit outcomes may alter Sunday play. Official decisions depend on the pennant results.
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Wagner and Cobb the Best Batters in Baseball
Wagner and Cobb lead the regulars by a large margin as the season unfolds. Hans Wagner boasts a .349 batting average while Mike Donlin sits at .320, with Johnny Evers dropping out of the .390 club. In the National League Dougherty tops stolen bases with 53, and Bradley leads sacrifices with 54.
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The Harvester Captures Futurity Trot Victory in Columbus
Special to the Indianapolis Sun. In Columbus on October 1 Ed Geers drove The Harvester to win the Horse Review 7600 Futurity at Driving Park, defeating the top three year old contenders including Spanish Queen who dominated the Buckeye 5000 stake. Carroll, La Bandig, Six Milton, Tax Title and William C won various 2:19 and 2:09 divisions in a strong day for trotting.
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Baseball Schedule Headlines for Today
The American League slate lists Boston against Brooklyn Philadelphia at home and Chicago in Cincinnati. Washington visits New York as New York hosts an abbreviated set with Philadelphia and Boston in focus.
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National League results and scattered American League scores
National League games included Cincinnati defeating Pittsburgh 6 to 1 while Newark, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Boston posted various results. In the American League Detroit won 7 to 1 against Washington, and Cleveland beat Philadelphia 6 to 1 with other scores noted.
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Poor Work by Yale and Harvard Football Teams
East games reveal weak material at Yale Harvard and other colleges as openers show room for improvement. Dartmouth Vermont and Navy results cited with noted lineups and plans for next practice. Yale Harvard to confer Monday night in Springfield to select officials and possibly revise last season’s list.
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Fitzgerald and Gadss Meet for Second Time Tonight
New York dispatch notes a rematch between Willie Fitzgerald and Lead Cross, aiming to settle a heated feud. Fitzgerald reshaped after a prior loss, training with Bert Keyes at Stratford, seeking peak form to face Joe Gans next if victorious.
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Oyster Frank's Fresh Oysters on Alabama Street
Oyster Frank's at 113 North Alabama Street features fresh oysters in various styles. Customers can savor raw shucked oysters or prepared oyster dishes in a casual neighborhood setting.
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THL of LAUNDRY Family washings by the pound
The THL of LAUNDRY advertises family washings with rough dry by the pound and ironing of all flat pieces. Phone 1671.
Dovey Rules Kelley Will Stay as Boston Manager
Boston Nationals president Dovey says no charges will be brought against New York manager McGraw. He dismisses rumors of management changes for next season as untrue and asserts he will not retire Kelley as manager despite a contract.
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Moore Fights Caponi in Local Boxing Show
In Fittsburg on October 1 a crowd gathered at Old City hall to watch Paul Moore, a local boxing favorite, battle Tony Caponi of Chicago in a season main event. Despite a fierce effort, Moore did not secure a victory as the final bell rang. Also noted is Indiana Automobile Co receiving the first 1909 Peerless in the city, with manager S. W. Elston commenting on minor, automatic engine improvements and unchanged overall design.
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