Faintest Hope for Athletics in pennant chase
The Athletics face slim chances to win the pennant after losing the first double header to Washington. The Tigers must drop all three games at St Louis while Philadelphia wins one, and Detroit would then be the champion. Jennings' Tigers can clinch by taking one of two from St Louis or if Philadelphia falters in Washington.
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Athletics Still In It Says Connie Mack
Connie Mack voiced continued faith in the Athletics on Saturday noting they are still in contention for the American league pennant. He acknowledged slim chances but promised the team will fight until the last ball is pitched.
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Johnson Tops Athletics In Ten Innings To Help Nationals
Walter Johnson dominated as the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Athletics in a ten inning game. The Unknowns capitalized on a muffed ninth inning play to score the decisive run, while Johnson’s speed and sharp spitball stymied the Athletics. Detroit still leads, with Detroit needing to lose twice as the Tigers face St Louis while Washington eyes the pennant.
Burns and Moir Matched For World Title Fight
Tommy Burns the US champion heavyweight and Gunner Moir the British champion have been matched to fight for the world title. The bout, arranged by the National Sporting Club of London, offers a purse around 5500 dollars with a two round match. The winner earns about 4000 dollars and the loser about 1500.
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Changes at Harvard in today's game seen on line shifts
Cambridge, October 5 United Press reports Captain Parker will move to left guard while Grant, described as a bright but fast player, will be tried at center. Coaches focused on linemen all week seeking experience for future benefit.
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Tigers Clinch American League Title in Dramatic Rally
Detroit won the American League pennant in a dramatic road-to-home finish against the Athletics and clinched the flag in Washington on a double-header. Manager Hugh Jennings molded a superb pitching and hitting collection, guiding Detroit from behind to clinch the title for the second time in 20 years.
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Sharkey Draws Farmer in Dayton Bout as Referee Fails to Pick Winner
Peoria fighter Sharkey and Young Sci Farmer staged a ten round clash that ended in a draw, with Sharkey's late effort and a couple of gong-saves not enough for a clear decision. Manager W J Shane and Freddie Cole complain the local favorite deserved the win despite a rough finish from Farmer. Also a 20 round draw between Frank Carsey and Jimmy Dunn drew tepid action as both stall.
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Football Season Opens in West
Western games today feature Michigan versus Case at Ann Arbor and Indiana against Depauw at Bloomington. Sheldon’s Huskies, with backfield stars Kreutch, Tighe, Talbott, and Cartwright, expect to outplay Depauw in a early-season test. Phelps scores first touchdown of 1977 for the Maroon freshmen amid scrimmage excitement.
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Reserve list exposes disputed player ownership and sales
A local club reveals a reserve list disputing sales of pitchers and players including Hafford Briggs Himes Carr Summers Holmes Marquard Newlin Elliott Tevis Armstrong Lord and Bales. The list shows players still under Indianapolis control despite claims of transfers and drafts to Detroit Canton Brooklyn Boston and Detroit with ongoing ownership questions.
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Stagg wary of Indiana lineup bait in Chicago
Chicago Illinois October 5 Coach Stagg of the Vegetarians doubts sensational stories from Bloomington where Indiana University is shaping a strong team under Sheldon formerly of Stagg. Walter Eckersall says Indiana has beef speed and adept passers and will test Chicago October 12 as Stagg worries his squad may not be ready for the Hoosiers.
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Harvard Lakers Away From Soldiers Field Oct 10
Sports brief covers Harvard preparing for away game to Annapolis October 10 under Coach Roper with assistants Munn and Cooney. Also notes Princeton wrestling plans, billiards traveler Conklin in New York, and other sport tidbits including boxers Her man and McFarland, and baseball suspensions at Dartmouth.
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Erla Bowers Wins Dollman Cup In Highland Club Round
Miss Erla Bowers outplayed rivals on the Highland rinks in the third round to claim first honors with a 95 total and the Dollman cup. Mrs H Hammond repeated second place after leading early rounds as scores show Bowers 9, Hammond 16, Judson 14, Jonason 123, Henderson 114, Shanahan 144. Third round scores list Bowers 55 Johnson 310 Henderson 318 Judson 52 Shanahan 330. Semi finals set for Saturday with fast matches anticipated.
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All-Professionals 10 Play At Brighton Beach Sunday
All-Professionals 10 Play at Brighton Beach Sunday opens their annual series. Andy Rhinehart's Reserves, drawn from local Jets, will face the All-pros with Ollie Chill umpiring. Notable names like Liebhardt and Newton are listed but not appearing on Sunday. Bush, Duggan brothers, Southern league stars and others may play. Deserters vs A B C at Indiana Ave. is also noted.
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Michigan Faces Weaker Eleven In Big Game
Michigan coach Yost says the team will start with a weakened lineup as veterans McGoffin Hammond Loell and Douglas are hurt. Lehr, a standout end candidate, will be given a chance to prove himself in today’s game at Ann Arbor.
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Doubtful If Auto Racing Pays Says Haynes Manager
Sales Manager Frank J. Fanning of Haynes Automobile doubts racing profits and questions track participation after the death of a Pittsburgh Haynes agent. He notes the firm may still enter stripped stock touring car races next spring, citing Haynes 30 horsepower strength in road events.
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Attell Signs to Fight Weeks in Los Angeles
Abe Attell, seeking an east coast opponent, reportedly accepts to face Freddie Weeks of Colorado before Tom McCarey’s club in Los Angeles at 122 pounds ringside. The bout would grant Attell 50 percent of the gross receipts.
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Holloway Sets High Score as Imperials Lead
Holloway of the Imperials rolled 248 for a sensational score in the Indianapolis league Friday. McElwaine of the Washingtons had 232, and Griffith of the Columbias scored 224. The Imperials won six games from the Washingtons and now lead the league by a good margin as Mahons beat Crescents and Norths beat Columbias. Nationals and Turners split their series.
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Straight Bucks Take On Hoosiers In Bloomington Clash
DePauw coach Brown expects a solid showing against Indiana in Bloomington on Saturday. Franklin schedules a game at Notre Dame on Oct. 26. Blooming ton rooters organize as Monroe County towns hype football. Wabash A A opens season against Wabash High, then faces Purdue in Lafayette as a key step toward the state title.
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Saturday Games Feature Classic League Matchups
In major league play Boston faces New York and Cleveland meets Chicago while Detroit travels to St. Louis in the American League. The National League slate includes Chicago at St. Louis and New York at Philadelphia with Brooklyn to Boston and Pittsburgh meeting Cincinnati. The Lambs were easy for the Koshers in the Biks league Friday night with Levey posting the only double century as the Koshers took two of three.
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Three I Averages From 1907 Three Eyes League
Blooming ton Oct. 5 Special to Tie Sun President Holland released official 1907 Three Eyes League season averages Wilson Rock Island led hitting 314 in 31 games Swa cina Peoria now with Pittsburg tops regulars at 420 Doyle Springfield now with New York 210 in hitting fielding leaders Crockett Clinton Swacina Peoria first base 987 Warner Rock Island second base 666 Be war Peoria third base 932 Raymond Peoria shortstop 928 Conners Bloomington outfield 990 Simon Cedar Rapids catcher 990 Campbell Springfield leads pitchers 769 Peoria tops club batting 334 and club fielding 991
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Reception for Tigers in Detroit Parade and Banquet
Detroit plans a monster parade and a reception banquet for the American League champion Tigers. A life-size floral tiger will be presented to Hugh Jennings, and the team’s home-coming will be a citywide holiday after Philadelphia’s win.
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Sophomores Triumph Over Freshmen In Interclass Game
The Sophomores won the second basketball game of the Shortridge interclass league against the Freshmen with a 19 to 7 score. The pace was fast throughout.
Malarkey Elected Captain Of Blacksmiths Basketball
Joe Malarkey, forward from last season, was chosen as captain of the Blacksmiths basketball squad for the coming season after Emil Sharp withdrew from school. Helen Byron, a high grade smoke for Leahy & Co, Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Jones to quit Sox after season ends for Oregon holdings
Chicago October report says manager Jones will resign after the season, rejecting Comiskey’s $50,000 offer. He plans to pursue alfalfa mining and timber ventures in Oregon and Washington, citing a preference for his own interests over another year with the team.
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Murphy McFarland fight draws national interest in Indianapolis
Reservations flood in from New York City and Chicago as boxing fans anticipate the Murphy versus McFarland matchup in Indianapolis. Local clubs hold seats for East Coast visitors while promoters eye strong gate potential and publicity as Walter Murphy plans a training stint at the Mitchell Club and Chicago's boxing colony arrives for the event slated next week.
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