Cubs and Athletics Clash for World Championship Series
Philadelphia October 17 18 and Chicago October 20 21 set the scene for the 1910 world series between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics. Receipts split margin and sport stakes outlined while Umpires Rigler O Day Sheridan Connolly noted. Cubs lead pennants 4 to 3 and betting sits even as both sides boast strengths in pitching batting and fielding.
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Freeman Succeeds Carr at First Base for Indianapolis
Freeman, left handed first baseman of the To Jedo team, was purchased by Indianapolis for next season. President Watkins called him the best American association first baseman. Freeman will replace ex Manager Carr at first and is described as a strong bat and fielder. He progressed from Minneapolis to Washington, then Toledo with the Hens in 1909-10, and will aid Manager Jimmy Burke.
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Washington
Toledo
Hens
Jimmy Burke
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Barry Stops Ferguson in Fourteen Rounds at New Orleans
Jimmy Barry stopped Big Sandy Ferguson in fourteen rounds of a twenty round bout at the West Side athletic club in New Orleans. Ferguson's second threw in the towel as the bell sounded the end of the fourteenth with a fracas erupting as fans and fighters clashed and police intervened.
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S. M. B. Team Seeks Matches After Big Loss
The S. M. B. squad lost to Lawrence 11 to 0 and weighs twenty pounds less per man. They seek games against any state team averaging 105 pounds and request a Sunday Oct. 30 match with Terre Haute. For inquiries contact Joe North or Willis at numbers 7474 and 1491.
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Auto course spectacle draws in racing teams
In Savannah on October 17 workers labored all day on a boulevard to the prize automobile course. A gang of 200 laborers worked as Sunday laws were ignored while major racing teams are expected to arrive next week to tune up for the events.
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Wrestling card slated for Tomlinson Hall Monday
The program lists bouts including Shorty Burch versus Young Mitchell and Olson versus Johnny Colburn with several other matches such as Billy Hyner versus Al Ackerman and Charles Challender against Karley Olson.
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Earlham Track Player Enters National Meet
Richmond Ind Oct 17 Roy Conrad of Earlham college track team entered in the national A A U meet in New Orleans via Chicago indicating Earlham participation in a major national event and the sporting pathway for the college athlete.
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Resner Wins Riverside Golf Championship
Bob Resner defeated Mossler 12 up with 110 strokes to 123 as play ended at the 25th hole. Resner led by six holes at the turn and increased his advantage to six after the morning round.
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Boxing at Lima Opens Fortnightly Bouts
Lima Colorado October 17 The Allen athletic club plans the first of a series of fortnightly boxing events Monday night featuring local steel worker Jack McHenry who drew a win at Vineland Indiana last week in a seven round bout.
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Berndt Likely Out of Indiana Wisconsin Game
Preparations for the Indiana Wisconsin football game at Washington Park included expectant attendance by 7 000 to 10 000 fans and two Bloomington trainloads. Capt Berndt's health is in question after a 34 0 win over Millikan. his possible absence looms over Indiana's bid for the Big Eight title and a later Illinois clash. Sheldon plans new plays behind closed gates.
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Badgers Prep For Hoosier Game In Indiana
Madison Oct 17 Coach Barry held a Sunday workout for the Badger football team in the university armory. Four hard scrimmages are planned to sharpen players for the Hoosier game in Indianapolis. Brannstadt is sidelined with a sore neck, uncertain for Saturday. Possible lineup includes Arpin at center Sampse and Bronstadt guards Buser and McMillar tackles Hoeffel and Dean ends Gilbert and Birch halfbacks Benson fullback and Gillette quarterback.
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Illini look to remaining schedule after win over freshmen
The Illini anticipate a tough campaign with games against Indiana on November 5 and Purdue on October 29 at Lafayette. After a Saturday off, the regulars rested and will resume practice Wednesday while freshmen clashed for supremacy and Tinois players exited in good form.
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Baseball greats forecast world series outcomes
Philadelphia reports opinions from top baseball figures across leagues on the forthcoming world series. Statements favoring the Athletics and Cubs clash, with Mike Mack's pitching staff praised by several, while others doubt or hedge on the final winner.
BEYOND THE BATTLE OPINIONS FROM CHICAGO AND PHILADELPHIA MANAGERS
Frank Chance of the Cubs predicts a tougher series with the Athletics than Detroit faced in 1907 and 1908, while asserting Chicago will win and that Mack will know if they lose. Connie Mack of the Athletics says they are confident, well prepared, and respect the Cubs as a near-perfect team that can be beaten.
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Giants and Yankees Set for Fourth Game in Series
Giants and Yankees ready for a fourth game at American League Park as Christy Mathewson for the Giants and Ford for the Yankees prepare to pitch. A crowd around 20,000 is expected as New York aims to end the series with a win after two of the first three games.
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Fielder Jones May Lead St. Louis Browns
It is reported that Fielder Jones former Chicago Americans manager has been signed as manager and part owner of the St. Louis Americans and will have absolute charge of the Browns He is said to receive a larger salary in St. Louis and may buy a large block of stock in the team.
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Traps Stars Vie in Grand Interstate Shoot at Indianapolis
The post season inter state traps championship opened at the Indianapolis Gun Club with a large field of entrants including Mrs Ad Topperwein and renowned marksman Rollo W Heikes. Notables from Guthrie Springfield Chicago and Newark compete as 250 targets vie for the North Trophy.
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Cincinnati
Yost Praises Wolverines After Narrow M A C Win
Ann Arbor coach Yost expressed satisfaction with Michigan's second straight game, noting luck helped avert disaster against M A C. The defense shined as opponents earned only three first downs, and a blocked punt set up the visitors’ field goal.
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Cubs Will Win Series Writes Johnny Evers
Chicago Oct 17 Johnny Evers proclaims in the Chicago Evening American that the Cubs will win the World Series against the Philadelphia Athletics. He forecasts wins in four or six games, citing stronger hitting and base running, plus fighting power and generalship as key advantages.
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Ketchel to be buried on parents farm in Michigan
Stanley Ketchel body to be buried at the 200 acre Belmont Michigan farm owned by his parents after his murder at Dickersons ranch near Conway Missouri. Relatives in Grand Rapids say Michigan soil should receive the fighter’s remains though Dickerson wishes interment there. Body arrival expected late Monday night or early Tuesday. Ketchel’s total estate will not exceed $10000 after debts on real estate are paid.
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Slayer of Ketchel Captured Confesses Self-Defense Claim
Walter A. Hurtz, real name Walter Dipley, admits killing Stanley Ketchel at a ranch near Nevada Mo. He says he fired in self defense after Ketchel refused to throw up his hands. Hurtz was arrested at the Hoggatt farm and transported to a Webster county jail amid guard to prevent lynching. He also implicated Goldie Smith as an accomplice and claimed Navy desertion with Webb City as his home.
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Four as successor for middleweight crown after Ketchel death
Chicago October 17 Stanley Ketchel's death creates a muddled middleweight title scene. Four contenders emerge Billy Papke Eddie McGoorty Hugo Kelly Frank Klaus and Tommy Ryan. No clear favorite among them as the boxing world seeks a worthy heir to the late champion.
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Dillon Morgan Set for Muncie Welterweight Bout
Jack Dillon and Jack Morgan, Indiana welterweight champion, agree to a ten round boxing match at 150 pounds in Muncie on November 1 at 3 o clock. Both fighters struggle to make weight, with Dillon possibly above welterweight.
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New York Bouts Set for Conlon Walsh Title Challenge
Joe Cester and Frankie Burns clash Monday at the Olympic Athletic Club to settle bantamweight title chances with Johnny Conlon and Jimmy Walsh. Lew Powell makes his East debut Tuesday at the Fairmount Athletic Club against Johnny Marto.
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Fairmount Athletic Club
Wabash St Louis Grid Clash Set for Next Saturday
Local football fans focus on the Wabash-St Louis game to be played next Saturday afternoon in St Louis. It has been three years since Leariet beat the Missourians and the upcoming showdown promises a close contest.
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College football roundup highlights Western contenders
Illinois ties Indiana in a close clash as Minnesota crushes Nebraska 27 to 0. Yale suffers a decisive loss to West Point while Michigan struggles against Michigan Aggies. Harvard defeats Amherst 17 to 0 and Princeton edges Lafayette 3 to 0. Cornell roars back with a 47 to 9 win over Bonaventure.
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First World Series tilt sparks big Chicago wagering
Chicago tallies exceed 350000 in bets on the opening World Series game in Philadelphia. Overall drawn as starter while Cubs backers flood the market with favorable odds around 6 to 5 or 7 to 5, evens on Monday's game. If the Cubs win, analysts call it a walkaway for the team.
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Reward Offered for Lost Good Luck Ruby in Vanderbilt Cup
Louis Disbrow, who finished fourth in the Vanderbilt cup race, offered a large reward for a tiny ruby set in a gold crown on his tooth. The jewel, his longtime charm, was expelled with gum during a critical race moment and has not been recovered.
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Congressional Nominee Ted Lewis Known Boston Player
Edward Morgan Lewis a Williams College professor of oratory was nominated by Democrats in the First district. The same Ted Lewis pitched for the Boston Nationals from 1896 to 1900 and played in the American League before teaching at Columbia and later joining Williams College.
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Stallings Offered Buffalo Manager Job in Eastern League
George Stallings, ex manager of the New York Yankees, has been offered the Buffalo Baseball Club managerial position for the 2011 season. Owner Stein reportedly made the offer late Sunday night in Philadelphia.
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Cobb Leads LaJoie in League Batting
Chicago October 17 Tyris Cobb was named the leading batsman of America’s league for the last season by official verdict of President Jackson. Cobb posted a batting percentage over Larry Lajoie. Cleveland.000860.
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