Cubs and Athletics Battle Third World Series in Rain
Chicago fans braved drizzle and cold to buy tickets for the third game as rain threatened to cancel play. Coombs or Plank may start for Philadelphia and Ruelbach for the Cubs, with 35 000 seats prepared for Thursday. Wealthy bets flow on outcomes as Considines of Detroit reportedly wager heavily on the Athletics.
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Chicago
Cubs
Athletics
Cub
Coombs
Plank
Philadelphia
Ruelbach
Scalpers Dominate Good Seats Amid Rainy Chicago Day
In Chicago on October 20, ticket resellers controlled the scarce seats as scalpers quoted 15 to 25 dollars for eight tickets. Rain earlier in the day gave way to drying wind and a hopeful mood about a possible Cubs win, though forecasts remained cautious about the World Series outcome.
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Chicago
Cubs
Athletics Favored Over Cubs In Series Betting
Chicago Oct. 20 Two straight wins by the Athletics over the Cubs have made Philadelphia lookers 2 to 1 odds favorites in the series per Jim O Leary. The Cubs are quoted at 8 to 6. Fans who followed the American League champions to Chicago are betting heavily on individual games and the series, with many wagers at even money for Thursday's game.
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Danville
Ill
Cubs
Athletics
Cub
Chicago
Philadelphia
Considine Brothers
Detroit
Jim O’leary
Oldfield Suspended by A A A For Track Violation
The American Automobile Association contest board on Oct 20 suspended Barney Oldfield and his managers Pickens and Sloan for a flagrant violation at Readville Mass on Oct 14. Oldfield intruded on the track in his Benz icing car without an official start and made several circuits defying officials warnings.
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New York
Contest Board
American Automobile Association
Barney Oldfield
Messrs
Pickens and
Sloan
Oldfield
Readville
Mass
Camp Sees Maroons Work in Chicago Practice
Walter Camp, Yale mentor and football dean, observed the Maroon practice in Chicago on a western trip. He voiced surprise at Yale’s Army defeat last Saturday and met with Coach Stagg for two conferences during the visit.
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Maroons
Chicago
Walter Camp
Yale
Army
Stagg
Iowa City loss of lust reduces squad ahead of Purdue game
Iowa City, October 20. Lack of lust has drawn away so many players the football squad that not enough for a scrub team were available Wednesday for scrimmage preliminary to Purdue game. Callander, star substitute tackle, has left the squad along with two other strong substitute linemen. The line for Purdue is yet uncertain, Coach Wiley making continual changes.
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Yiowa City
Purdue
Callander
Wley
Pennsylvnia football star Ramsdell sick with malaria
Philadelphia October 20 Pennsylvanias football coaches were alarmed to learn Ramsdell the star sprinter half back is sick with malaria This is the second high fall Ramsdell has suffered The coaches remain confident he will be able to play against State College this Saturday
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Dell
Hiladelphia
Pennsylvania
Ramsdell
Howee
Oldfield Johnson race postponed to Saturday at Sheepshead Bay
New York October 20 Barney Oldfield and Johnson will race for the world track championship at Sheepshead Bay in a best two of three heats five miles each after Thursday rain postponed the event Oldfield will use the Knox car while Johnson drives a Chalmers 40 Senator Sullivan will start the race with Frank Clarke supervising timing and track officials handling the timing Also scheduled an exhibition mile by Oldfield with the big Benz.
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New York
Sheepshead Bay
Barney Oldfield
Johnson
Oldfield
Knox
Football Accidents Reported In Indiana Towns
Greencastle Indiana October 20 Maurice Sharp a Worthington Greencastle high school student remains in serious condition after a football game at Worthington last Saturday with concussion from a tackle and fall He is the son of Mr and Mrs E E Sharp Also Ray Luey injured in a DePauw freshmen sophomore game about three weeks ago was returned home to Muncie.
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Greencasteh
Ind
Maurice Sharp
Worthington
Greencastle
E. E. Sharp
Ray Luey
DePauw University
Muncie
Managers Speak on Athletics Rivalry Ahead of Games
Team managers express confidence despite a surprise early attack by the Athletics on their grounds. They expect to even the series with two more wins and foresee an uphill fight but assure their players will rebound strongly. One coach contemplates pitcher use, weighing rest needs before Thursday's game, with Plank a probable starter after the third game.
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Tts
Plank
Loss of Evers Cripples Cubs Postseason
The Cubs suffer greatly with Johnny Evers out as Zimmerman Steinfeldt and Chance falter, while Tinker remains the lone steady player. The Athletics, buoyed by two wins, show stronger pitching and outclass the Cubs at second and third base, signaling a likely series win and the decline of the Cubs machine after five strong years.
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Athletics
Johnny Evers
Cubs
Zimmerman
Bender
Cobb and Rucker to race at Atlanta meet
Nap Rucker of Brooklyn and Ty Cobb have signed up for a ten mile heat at the Atlanta meet on November 3 4 and 5. The two baseball stars will race daily with the overall winner decided after two heats. Ebbetta and Navin oppose the plan but powerfully urged their clubs to avoid the track.
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Brooklyn
Rucker
Ty Cobb
Atlanta
Ebbetta
Navin
Detroit
Marquette Defeated 16–0 by St Marys of Kansas
In St Marys Kansas on October 20 the heavy Marquette team from Milwaukee was held to a 16 to 0 score by St Marys college. The home team dominated throughout with aggressive, wizardlike plays securing the first victory over the northern powerhouse.
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ST. Mary’s
Kas
Marquette
Milwaukee
Wis
St. Mary's College
Jimmy Block Marries Milwaukee Woman
Jimmy Block catcher John Blochowics of the White Sox wed Mary Czaplewski at St Stanislaus church in Milwaukee on Wednesday morning officiated by Rev Paul Scularecki.
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Jimmy Block
Milwaukee
Wis
John Blochowics
White Sox
Mary Czaplewski
Paul Scularecki
St. Stanislaus’ Church
Yankee Giant Game Postponed By Rain
New York October 20. The seventh championship game between the Yankees and Giants at the Polo Grounds was postponed due to rain. Yankees, disappointed after a 10 to 2 win on Wednesday, expect Ford to face the Giants again and McGraw may send Mathewson to the mound to wind up the series without further delay.
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Yankees
Giants
Polo Grounds
Ford
McGraw
Mathewson
Tearney Reconfirmed Leader. Three Eye League Hints at Five-Year Term
In Chicago on Oct 20 the Three Eye league officials held their annual election and meeting. Final decision on the circuit question was postponed to a later gathering. A. L. Tearney was retained to head the organization and a proposal to extend his term to five years is under consideration.
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Chicago
Penace
Three Eye
League
A. L. Tearney
Hoppe Sets World Record Run In Hartford Match
In Hartford Conn this afternoon Willie Hoppe defeated local billiard expert Fred Burnham in the opening leg of a match game. Hoppe ran 213 unfinished in 14.1 balk line, a feat his manager calls a world record.
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Hartford. Conn
Fred Burnham
Willie Hoppe
Indiana Prepares For Wisconsin Scramble In Fine Shape
Indiana under coach Sheldon sails toward the Wisconsin game in Indianapolis with captain Berndt and Mose Roberts back at end. Kinnman and Bock excelled in a Wednesday end trial as the squad practiced in front of Boosters. The regulars defeated the first year men 24 to 0 in a brief inter-squad session. Fans dispute Purdue sidelines aid rumors as Indiana eyes victory.
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Ind
Wisconsin
Indianapolis
Indiana
Berndt
Mose Roberts
Kinnman
Bock
Varsity
Boosters
Sheldon
Badgers
Purdue
Barry
Lafayette
Crimson
Pot of Enthusiasm Stirring at Denison Smoker
A Denison smoker features Indiana University alumni rallying students to back a victory over Wisconsin. Indiana leaders forecast an 18 point win and praise athletic standards while future plans include a special train for the November 5 clash with Illinois.
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Indiana University
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Medical School
Bloomington
Wisconsin
Washington Park
Hutchins
Wisconsin U
Indiana
Harold Whetstone Johnson
University
A. H. Smith
I. U
L. K. Babcock
Shank
Vincent Carter
James Mitchell
William Dodds
Albert Rabb
Illinois Bunch
Harper Named Coach Of Wabash Basketball
Crawfordsville Ind Oct 20 Jesse C Harper was chosen to coach the Wabash college basketball team and will run all four scarlet squads with Ward Lambert as assistant The squad faces a strong year though captain elect Stoney Yount has left for Cornell and several veterans return including Stump Leffel Ebert and Skeet Lambert Graduate Manager Harry Eller arranged a trip to St Louis with the squad leaving Friday afternoon.
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Crawfordsville
Ind
Jesse C. Harper
Wabash
Harper
Scarlet
Ward Lambert
Cubs Hold Fighting Spirit Against Mack's Athletics
Cubs refuse to quit after two straight losses to the Athletics. C. E. Van Loan captures Chicago’s belief that bold pitching and grit can turn the World Series in their favor. Players and fans rally behind Chance’s squad, eyeing two crucial games to stave off elimination.
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Mack
Athletics Lose Their Bats En Route to Chicago
Philadelphia players faced a comic setback when their swat sticks vanished between Philadelphia and Chicago. A delayed report claimed the bats were left behind, triggering a search. An hour later officials announced the bats were found and delivered to the ball park, restoring confidence.
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Philadelphia
Ball Park
Reulbach Cannot Stop Them Says Mullin
Detroit Tigers great pitcher Connie Mack plans to start Coombs against the Cubs with Plank or Bender in subsequent games. Mullin predicts Philadelphia Athletics will win as Reulbach struggles. Emphasizes Thomas and Chance as key figures in the series.
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Chicago
Connie Mack
Cubs
Jack Coombs
Coombs
Philadelphia
Eddie Plank
Athletics
Chief Bender
Bender
Thomas
Frank Chance
Ed Reulbach
Reulbach
White Elephants
Windy City
Cubs President Murphy Finds Crepe on Door After Defeat
Chicago dispatch notes the Cubs were routed and seating arrangements criticized. Upon President Murphy's Thursday morning arrival at his office a piece of crepe was found on the door as fans expressed sour dissatisfaction with the team and management.
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Chicago
Cubs
Fens
Murphy
Hard Time for Harvard in 6-0 Shutout by Law School All-Stars
Cambridge Mass Oct 20 Six thousand spectators watched Harvard eleven lose 6 to 0 to the All-Stars of the law school. The rivals featured ex Yale Princeton and Harvard players including Philbin Logan Pfeiffer Casse Yisich Hoar and Houston. The Harvard varsity fielded its regular lineup.
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Cambridge
Mass
Law School
Philbin
Logan
Yale
Pfeiffer
Casse
Princeton
Yisich
Hoar
Houston
Harvard State
Varsity
BOUT FOR YOUNG CORBETT IN TEN ROUND FIGHT
New York Oct 20 William Rothwell known as Young Corbett former lightweight champion plans a ring return against Willie Beecher a local lightweight in a ten round bout set for Thursday night in Denver.
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Young Corbett
New York
William Rothwell
Denver
Willie Beecher
Annis to Sell South Bend Club Tomorrow
Annis, owner of the South Bend Central league team, planned to sell the club and transfer some top players to Grand Rapids, a team he also owns, according to a report from South Bend dated October 20.
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Annis
South Bend
Ind
Grand Rapids
Frankie Con ley to fight Joe Madot in New Orleans
Frankie Con ley of California and Joe Madot of New Orleans agreed to a ten round match at the Royal Athletic Club in New Orleans. The bout is scheduled for next Saturday after a Wednesday night agreement.
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New Orleans
Frankie Conley
California
Joe Madot
Royal Athletic Club
Reds to Play Madison Team in Southern Indiana Showdown
The Cincinnati Reds will meet the Madison baseball club in Madison Indiana on October 31. Madison is regarded as the southern Indiana championship holder, defining the contest as a key regional clash.
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Madison
Ind
Cincinnati Reds
Indiana
Notre Dame Faces Hard Test as Buchtel Looms
Notre Dame expected a hard contest with Buchtel as the varsity eleven dominated the second team in practice. Clippinger Bergman and Dorias starred, Coppinger showed progress in breaking through, and freshman Bill Martin joined signals after sprained fingers. Martin could bolster the halfback pool while Jessen Longman reorganizes for the undefeated Buchtel challenge at Cartier Field.
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Notre Dame
Ind
Clippinger
Bergman
Longman
Coppinger
Dorias
Bill Martin
Martin
Jessen Longman
Buchtel
Cartier Field
Marotts Lead Fuehrings In Merchants Bowling Standings
The Marotts beat Fuehrings to move ahead in the Merchants and Manufacturers bowling league. Akards fell to Spades while Atchisons won three from Irvingtonians. Graff topped with 236. scores list multiple players and totals across different alleys including Turner, Pritchett, Speicher, and Chandler. Dormitorys dropped two to Hearsey Willis in the Business league with scores shown for M C A Alleys and Hearsey Willis.
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Merchants’ and Manufacturers
Fuehrings
Akards
Spades
Atchisons
Irvingtonians
Graft
Turner Alleys
Muaretts
Fuehbrings
Armstrig
Pritchett
Speicher
Berner
Cray
Chandler
Randall
Pollard
Spackes Kards
Kelly
Fox
Akard
Willy
Oeruer
Knox
Johnson
Meyer
Bornhorst
Marion
Maddens
Washingtons
O'Connor
Ake
Kothe
Grobbe
Newlin
Fletcher
Ingersoll
Connor
Ralston
Baron. Co
Aitchisons
Saladin
Laymon
Hayes
Cord
Edwards Leads Trap Men Among Amateurs
F M Edwards of Portsmouth was high amateur gun in the singles on the tournament's second day. High amateur honors went to Dr Hid wards, sharing high place with the professionals at 197. Other top scores included F G Fuller and C Coburn at 195, J R Graham 194, W N Wise 194, A P Smith 194. In doubles F G Bills led professionals with 243 of 250, W Heer 242, J R Taylor 238, F Gilbert 238, R W Clancey 238. Leading amateurs were A P Smith 238, J R Graham 236, C E Mink 233. Additional doubles scores noted: F G Bills and R O Heikes 116. Huff 45, Gilbert 45, Heer 45, Spencer 45, Taylor 45, Bart 45, A P Smith and R W Clancey 44, Killam and Young 43.
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F. M. Edwards
Portsmouth
Dr. Hidwards
F. G. Fuller
C. Coburn
J. R. Graham
W. N. Wise
A. P. Smith
F. G. Bills
W. H. Heer
J. R. Taylor
F. Gilbert
R. W. Clancey
C. E. Mink
R. O. Heikes
W. Huff
C. G. Spencer
J. B. Bart
A. Killam
J. Young
De Oro Nears Victory in Billiards Match
Alfred De Oro leads Lloyd Jevne 500 to 477 as the three cushion billiard showdown advances toward completion. Jevne must run 73 before De Oro secures a 50 point finish, with De Oro maintaining a steady second block after a strong first night.
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DE Oro
New York
Alfred de Oro
Lloyd Jevne
Salt Lake City
Jevne
Stovall Not For Sale Says Cleveland Club
Cleveland turned down a perceived fancy offer from Memphis for First Baseman Stovall, confirming he is not for sale to a Class A minor league club. Negotiations continue as manager Bernhard seeks another major league baseman.
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Stoval
Memphis
Tenn
Stovall
Cleveland
Bernhard
Vanderbilt football team sails to Yale clash in New Haven
VAN DERBILT University football squad of eighteen, led by Coach McGuggin and Manager Baxter Jackson, departed Nashville for New Haven on Wednesday night for the first meeting with Yale. Sixteen players accompany the group as they prepare for Saturday’s game.
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Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
McGuggin
Baxter Jackson
New Haven
Yale
Check Sent Back in Cleveland Transit Cash Row
Check returned in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 20 as Napoleon Fas Tole, secretary of the Cleveland, remains involved in a transit cash dispute.
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Napoleon
Cleveland
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