Tigers and Pirates Play In Detroit Under Cold Wind
Detroit’s Bennett Park hosted a Pirates Tigers exhibition with 3000 fans braving snow flurries and 18 degree drop as Mullin pitched for Detroit and Liefield started for Pittsburgh. Wagner, Cobb, Byrne and Leach starred in a tense day with early defense steady and chatter about Summers Donovan and Clarke fueling fan chatter.
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Abstein
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Johnston
Detroit vs Pittsburgh baseball recap with errors and runs
In a messy Detroit battery clash with Pittsburgh, Delehanty and Moriarity drive runs as Mullin and Davy Jones advance bases. Errors bloom as Pitt and Detroit swap outs, several double plays, and key hits including Byrnes double steal and Bush doubles. Nine innings unfold with multiple runners left and minimal scoring after second inning surge.
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Jackson Auto company suspended by AAA contest board
The Jackson Automobile company is suspended from racing in sanctioned events by the AAA contest board. The ruling cites protest over a 240 mile race abandonment at Indianapolis on August 31 1968 and states the decision by Referee B Stevens is sustained. The suspension takes effect June 1 2048.
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Jackson Automobile Company
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Notable Day Amid World Series Notes and Umpire Talks
The article recounts umpire duties by Kiem and Evans, describes Summers steering Detroit past the Pirates, and notes Duffy negotiating with Charley for the Sox. It covers receipts, commissions, player shares, and upcoming meetings while highlighting Cobb and Wagner’s performances and fielding moments.
American Cans Lead After Series Win in Manufacturers Bowling
The American Cans of the Manufacturers' Bowling league won the series over the National Autos and now hold a comfortable league lead. The Kahns and National Autos tied for second after losses to the Lillys, while the Marion Overlands and Parrys each defeated the Laycocks and Spades. Laycocks took team honors with 91 pins. Miller led individuals with 210 plus, Tucker second with 218.
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Spades
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Marion-Overlands
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Donlin Story Denied In Philadelphia Ballclub Talk
Philadelphia dispatch declares a New York report about Mike Donlin taking the managerial post with the Philadelphia National League team is false. There is no deal or stock sale underway, the piece says, and no confirmation of Donlin’s involvement.
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Mike Donlin
Honors Even In Six Round Kid Bread Versus Kid Zocke
Philadelphia Oct 12 Kid Bread the tenderloin champion and Kid Zocke the Italian lightweight fought six savage rounds at New Philadelphia Athletic Club with honors even. It was a slugfest from the first tap to the last, both men showing bulllike endurance despite a cut under Locke's eye in the final round.
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Johnson Not Dropped by Runboat in Imminent Fight
Johnson’s manager dispatches telegrams denying a knockout story and confirming the big fight is set for Saturday with heavy seat sales anticipated.
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Johnson Ketchel fight buildup around Coffroth arena
George YT Little denies Johnson defeat rumors and confirms next Saturday clash with Ketchel at Coffroth arena. Advance sales reportedly exceed 10000 dollars as moving pictures are arranged. Ketchel shows perfect form after six rounds of sparring while Johnson rests with tapering training to avoid overtraining.
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Jack Johnson
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Seama
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George Little
Attendance and Receipts Figures in World Series
Detroit October reports show three games of the world championship yield high player receipts totaling 55,529.28 and overall attendance 13,005 with $102,832.00 in receipts. The National Commission notes era records and compares purses across 1906 to 1967 series, listing splits among players, owners, and the commission.
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Chicago Nationals
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City Bowling Association Plans Organizing Meeting
The City Bowling association will hold its annual business meeting Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Marion club. All city bowling club captains are invited to attend to discuss forming the association for the coming year and to make preliminary arrangements for the annual and national tournaments.
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Marion Club
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