Peitz’s Colonels Clinch Pennant In Grand Finish
Fielding by Woodruff and leadership of Heinie Peitz lift Louisville to the American Association title. The Colonels win 15 of 19 from western clubs in a finishing surge after tough stretch, with Woodruff’s defense and timely hitting key to the rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Heinie Peitz
American Association
Colonels
Columbus
Peitz
Orville Woodruff
Ambrose Puttmann
Suter Sullivan
Woodruff
Toledo
Indianspolis
Eclipse Park
Mud Hens
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
McGlynn
Young Decanniere
St. Paul
Miwaukee
Kansas City
Schreck Opposes Roller in October Ten-Round Bout
Mike Schreck of Cincinnati and Doc Roller of Seattle were matched here to fight ten rounds. The bout is set for October 15 with terms exchanged by telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schreck
Wallace High Score in Manufacturers League Play
Wallace of the Kahnus posted 2335 to lead the Manufacturers league games with Armstrong close at 332. The American Cans beat the Marion Overlands, while the Spades shut out the Lillys. The Laycocks lost twice to the National Autos and the Kahns defeated the Parrys for two. The Kahns earned 909 team honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Kahnus
Armstrong
Marion Overlands
Laycocks
National Autos
Kahns
National Ice Hockey Circuit Aims For Intercity Series
Plans for a national ice hockey circuit were discussed in Chicago with William T. Richardson A S McSwiggan Thomas Prior and Allen S Blanchard among the attendees. Promoters seek a baseball like league with intercity matches this winter involving St Louis Brooklyn Toronto and other cities and aim to curb contract jumping by coordinating with Canadian associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William T. Richardson
Boston Arena
A. S. McSwiggan
Duquesne Garden
Pittsburg
Thomas Prior
Allen S. Blanchard
Western Skating Association
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Toronto
Indianapolis
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Caponi and Smith Prepare For Buckeye Club Bout
Tony Caponi the Chicago middleweight arrives in Columbus to face Thunderbolt Ed Smith at the Buckeye Athletic Club on Wednesday night Smith travels from Plain City and says he is in condition for the test Caponi will cut a few pounds with light work before the bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caponi
Smith
Columbus
Tony Caponi
Chicago
Thunderbolt Ed Smith
Buckeye Athletic Club
Plain City
Death by Bat Ball Shocks Bristol Farmer’s Son
The 20 years old son of farmer Alexander Moore died after being struck in the mouth while playing shortstop. The ball’s force is believed to have caused his neck to be unjointed, and he died within minutes in Bristol Tennessee on September 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Tenn
Alexander Moore
Start a Savings Account Today for a Secure Winter Years
The notice urges opening a savings account with the firm to build a reserve for retirement. It emphasizes starting now, adding to the fund persistently, and relying on a financial cushion when retirement comes.
Stars Beside Wagner Shine in Pittsburg Pirates Roster
The article highlights Tommy Leach as a premier third baseman and run getter for the Pirates, noting his 1902 breakout after a slow start. It also praises John Miller as a rising star at second base, Owen Wilson as a standout fielder and baserunner, and Camnitz’s strong rookie season with 22 wins in 28 games under Manager Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leach Cross
Louisville
Pittsborg
Smoky City
Tommy
Willams
Pittsburg
Leach
Fred Clarke
Wagner
John Miller
Pirates
Cleveland
Collins
Philadelphia
Miller
Abbatachio
Chicago
Clarke
Pirate
Owen Wilson
Ty Cobb
Wilson
Dode
Birmingham
Naps
Jimmy Fogarty
Curt Welch
Jimmy McAleer
Camnitz
Fred
Mathewson
Baseball matchups listed for national and american leagues
National League games include Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Pittsburg and Boston at St Louis American League fixtures feature Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington Detroit at New York and St Louis at Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wreneeeresses
New York
Eneen
Cincinnati
Weenee
Philadelphia
Wrenee
Brooklyn
St Louis
Boston Wewne
Detroit
Reese Eseereree
Emacs
Erteees
Boston
Ereses
Chicago
Svewee
Cleveland
Washington
National League
St. Louis
Baseball Scores From The Week In The American League
New York defeated Detroit 4 to 1 while Cleveland beat Philadelphia 5 to 4. Chicago triumphed 8 to 1 over Washington. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 4 to 3 and Brooklyn beat New York 3 to 1.
Giants Take One As Pirates Lose Streak
In Pittsburg on Sept 2, the Giants beat the Pirates 8 to 7 in the second game after losing the first. Leifield faltered, Muxray hit a two run homer, and New York rallied in the last inning. Pirates miss chance to clinch pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Giants
Crandall
New York
Leifield
Muxray
Central League Losers Report Reveals Losses for Evansville and Others
South Bend dispatch notes Evansville club finished the season ten thousand dollars in the red. Dayton trailed by 37 percent, Terre Haute was seven thousand behind. South Bend and Grand Rapids also posted losses of two thousand ten and eight thousand dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
R. A. Schnele
Carson
Evansville
Dayton
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Owner Varnell protests after Aug 27 games in league
Fort Wayne Indiana September 2 1928 Claud Varnell owner of the local Central league club declares he will protest every game after August 27 played with Evansville and after that against Grand Rapids in which Left Core appeared Core was transferred to Grand Rapids for Connolly after August 15 a move Varnell contends violates league constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Claud Varnell
Evansville
Grand Rapids
Core
Connolly
Varnell
Hens And Millers Finish Season In Doubleheader Split
In Toledo on September 28 Toledo and Minneapolis ended the season with a split doubleheader. Toledo won the first game 5 to 8 while Minneapolis captured the second 8 to 5. Toledo scored early on Young with a homer a triple two doubles and a single plus a sacrifice fly for four runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Minneapolis
Young
Hadley Forced to Quit After Health Setback
Rose Polytechnic in Terre Haute reports star tackle Hadley from the football squad is sidelined by doctors. He had been captain of basketball and recently elected captain of the baseball team, but his physical condition now forbids further participation in sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadley
Terre Haute
Ind
Rose Polytechnic Athletice
Attell Webster Bantam Title Bout Set for Oct 12
Monte Attell and Danny Webster will fight for the bantamweight title in Los Angeles on October 12 after Attell confirms his San Francisco bout was canceled and he will proceed with the scheduled engagement in L A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Monte Attell
Danny Webster
Attell
San Francisco
Webster
New York National League Chief Accepts City Series Challenge
John T. S8rusa, president of the New York National League, accepts a seven game series challenge from the Boston American League team to decide the inter city championship. The series will start after the National League season ends on Oct. 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush
New York
John T. S8rusa
New York National Baseball League
Racing at Oakland Track Opens Season
San Francisco Sept 28 President Thomas H Williams of the New California Jockey Club announces the racing season will open at Oakland track on Saturday in November Plans for betting are unsettled but full compliance with the law will be observed Williams will travel to New York to study the situation there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
San Francisco
Thomas H. Williams
New California Jockey Club
New York
Yale Captain McCoy Shows Signs Of Recovery
New Haven Conn Sept 28 Coach Wheaton says Yale captain McCoy after visiting him in a New York hospital will report on Saturday He can walk but remains weak and indoors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’coy
New Haven
Conn
Wheaton
Yale
New York
Capt. McCoy
McCoy
All-Professionals to face Indianapolis Reserves at Brighton Beach
The All-Professionals lineup features Berger Cleveland Americans Queisser Memphis Southern league Davis Duluth Wisconsin-Minnesota league J Duggan Nashville Southern league Asher Terre Haute Central league Miller Fort Wayne Central league Selby Louisville A A Massing Knoxville Southern league Pierce Dayton Central league Miller Duluth Wisconsin-Minnesota league. Walter Queisser and Geo Dauss will pitch Sunday with One Chill and Frank Gardner umpiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach
Indianapolis
Berger
Cleveland Americans
Queisser
Memphis
Davis
Duluth
J. Duggan
Nashville
Asher
Terre Haute
Miller
Fort Wayne
Selby
Louisville A. A
Massing
Knoxville
Pierce
Dayton
Walter Queisser
Geo. Dauss
Onie Chill
Frank Gardner
Pleasant Ways for Summer Days with Grand Trunk Routes
Describes double track routes from Chicago to New York via Niagara Falls and to Boston via Central Vermont and Boston and Maine, plus a line to Montreal and Portland. Highlights double track Chicago to Montreal and offers special low round trip summer fares. contact W. S. Cookson at 135 Adams Street Chicago for literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Trunk
Lehigh Valley
Chicago
New York
Niagara Falls
Grand Trunk-Central Vermont-Boston & Maine
Boston
Grand Trunk Railway
Montreal
Quebec
Portland
W. S. Cookson
Adams Street
Denison Hotel and Barber Shop Ad
Denison Hotel offers American plan dining with Sunday dinners a specialty. Denison Barber Shop features twelve chairs and promises finest work in the city including whisker trimming and pompadour haircuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Hotel
American Plan
Muale
Denison
Ketchel Dominates Sparring Partners in San Francisco
Welterweight star Ketchel racks up multiple knockouts during sparring sessions at Millers with opponents Steve O Connor Dick Eilers Montana cyclone and Charley Miller. Johnson trains nearby as promoters discuss referee options and Eyton as possible third man in a future bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Willys Britt
Stanley Ketchel
Millers
Ketchel
Steve O'Connor
Dick Eilers
Montana
Charley Miller
Ikketchel
Johnson
Miller
Etcher
Jack Johnson
Dave Mills
McCarey
Coffroth
Track called off after rain leaves riders safe
Motorcycle race at Brighton Beach ends after 12 hours of a six day event due to slippery track. New York and Harlem teams led, New Yorks at 599 miles. Rochester wins eastern league pennant after tight season as Waddell heads to minor leagues. Jack Miller to be honored in Kearny for Pirates season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brighton Beach
Harlem
New Yorks
Rochester
Newark
Rube Waddell
Rube
Louisville
Vanderbilt Cup Race Approved for Long Island October 30
The final hurdle to hold the Vanderbilt Cup race on Long Island on October 30 was cleared as Frank B. Hower, chairman of the A A A contest board, officially sanctioned the event from Buffalo. Entry blanks were issued today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Long Island
Buffalo
Frank B. Hower
A. A. A. Contest Board
Corbett Refuses to Fight Moody Over Gate Money
Philadelphia report says Billy Rothwell Corbett refused to box Willie Moody at the Washington Sporting Club after gate money totaled around 400 dollars, with Corbett to receive 35 percent of a promised 1500 dollar purse. Fred Woods replacing Moody endured heavy blows and was stopped by the referee in the fifth round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett
Philadelphia
Young Corbett
Billy Rothwell
Willie Moody
Washington Sporting Club
Fred Woods
Moody
Notice to Contractors for Indiana School for the Deaf work
Sealed proposals addressed to the Commission of the Indiana State School for the Deaf in Indianapolis must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Friday October 15 1909 for mechanical equipment erection of a brick store house and storage building and 40000 feet of concrete floors in basements. Bids require certified checks equal to two percent of the proposal with bonds of seventy five percent. Separate proposals for mechanical equipment store house and concrete floors. commissions may reject any or all bids. James Bingham secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
thipHcura
Commission of the India State School For the Deaf
Commission
State House
Indianapolis
Indiana
Unti
Rubush & Hunter
American Central Life Building
Yankees Triumph Over Tigers 4 to 1 in game
New York pitchers held off Detroit as Warhop started for the Highlanders. The Tigers managed five hits, while Yankees produced runs in the first and later innings on hits and miscues. Final score reported as 4 to 1 with rain halting the second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yankees
Tigers
Yeeeterday
Warhop
Tiger
Highlanders
Ruad
Bush
Cobb
Crawford
Engle
Willett
Austin
Tanage
Blair
Hemphill
Demmitt
Moriarity
Chase
Chase Atole
Athletics Lose Again as Cleveland Beats Philadelphia 5 4
Cleveland aided Detroit by beating the Athletics 5 to 4 in Philadelphia. Errors at critical moments and limited hits doomed the home team while Winchell closed the game strong after Otis was replaced. Krause struggled with the visitors potent batting late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Detroit
Coombs
Krause
Upp
Otis
Winchell
Athletics
Mack
Slartse
Ganley
Lajoie
Har‘tsal
Heitmuller
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fielding
Duesseldorfer
Indianapols Brewins
Havana
Locke
House of Crane
Indiana Trust Coo
Pemergivante
Madison
Terre Haute Razi
Greencastle
Brazil
Tommy Leach
Bliss Native Herbs
Washington Street
W. W. Naughton
RAGE
National Commission
Eastern League
Mr. Powers
Howard C. Griffiths
Jersey City
Jack Miller
Kearny
N. J
Brock
MONON
Dearborn
Beart of the City
Union Station Ofices
Claypool
F.E. Hine Dist Paas. Ag
de Luxe
Art
Garland
Koehring & Bio
Virginia Ave
Garlands
Fleming
the Tailor
W. Ghie St
GRAN
Ellis Nowlan CO
Ame &Cohanco
UNA Clayton & CO
Mealinger & King
Raye Tisrney
Dora Gasch
Orn & Brown
Matinee Daily
Forepaugh Stock CO
Fleavor Robson
Mary
Eee
Broadwat
Empire the Best of
SPM
Washington Society
Broadway
G. Galibity Girlz
Truunge Tigers
Cruse
Daly
the People’s
Stoner & CO
W. Ohie $T
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!