Cubs Check Giants In Race For Flag
Brown comes to rescue as a three-fingered pitcher saves the first game and dominates the second, giving the Pirates a victory.
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New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
10
National League Results and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday Chicago defeated New York 4 to 3 and 8 to 1. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn and Philadelphia 10 to 3. Cincinnati lost 7 to 2 to Boston. St Louis hosts Boston while Chicago visits New York and Pittsburgh visits Brooklyn. Cincinnati plays Philadelphia.
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Chicago
New York
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Boston
St. Louis
Standing of the Clubs in the League
Standings show New York leading with 87 wins and 50 losses for a .683 percentage. Cincinnati trails at 67-73 (.479) and Chicago at 90-53 (.629). Boston 68-82 (.414) Pittsburgh 88-54 (.619) Brooklyn 48-91 (.345) Philadelphia 74-63 (.540) Louis 47-93 (.335).
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New York
Incinnat
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelpha
Louis
Giants Drop Doubleheader to Chicago at Polo Grounds
Chicago swept the twin bill 4–3 and 8–1 as the Giants suffered a fourth consecutive loss. Umpires rotated, Herzog starred at second, and Mordecai Brown shut down New York with strong relief pitching. Front limited Giants to a single run in the second game amid a large, orderly crowd.
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Giants
Chicago
Polo Grounds
McGraw
O'Day
Emslie
New York
Herzog i
Mordecai
Brown
Vice
McCormick
Front
Cubs and Giants Rivalry Echoes At New York Park
The article recalls a double defeat for Chicago in a bright New York scene with about 30 000 in attendance. Fans crowding the grounds and police presence frame a tense day as tensions rise between Cubs and Giants amid a day of baseball drama.
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Cubs
Chicagos
New - York
New York
Pla
Young Men's Suits Win in Fall Lineup
It's not easy to design for young men but the fall collection aims for bold cuts and pronounced colors without exaggeration. The target customers are dressing with quality in mind and the new line starts at size 32 chest.
Alpines Cloth Stores Listed by Rocers Peet Co
In a brief notice Rocers Peet and Company advertise English cloth Alpines across three Broadway locations at 1302 Warren Street and stretches along 13th and 34th streets with detailed shop names.
Cubs fall to Giants in tense double feature
Chicago suffers a pair of rough losses as Overall and Brown headline pitching for the Cubs against Ames Crandall and McGinnity. Donlin Devlin and Bridwell pace New York while Evers and Steinfeldt spark Chicago rallies but fail to avert defeat in a lengthy, tense twin bill.
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Ames
Steinfeldt
McCormick
Briawell
Chicago
Wew
York
Hayden
Donlin
Devlin
Brown
McGinnity
Hofman
Kline
Tinker
New York
Messrs. O'Day and
Emsiie
Crandall
Riedy
Oha
Herzog
Bresnahan
Chance
Steeinfeldt
Whits
Innes
Evers
Messrs
Emsilie
O'Day
Pittsburg Tops Brooklyn In Eleven Inning Pitchers Duel
Pittsburg won 3 to 2 in the eleventh inning over Brooklyn after a tight matchup between Maddox and Pastorius. The home club tied the game in the ninth on a double and two singles. Maloney relieved Lumley and muffed Wagner’s fly. Haas stole second and scored on Storke’s triple. Storke also scored on Alperman’s wide throw to third as the ball rolled to the home bench. Brooklyn’s second run came on a homer by Cattersom, the new left fielder.
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Chicago
Cubs
Brown
Ames
Crandall
Hayden
Evers
Schulte
Bridwell
Brid
Steinfeldt
Hoffman
Tinker
Kling
Tenney
Herzog
Klingh
Donlin
Seymour
Devlin
Mr. Overall
Mr. Brown
Cub
McCormick
Matteawan
Barry
Wright Brothers
Bresnahan
Chance
Mike
Honest Seymour
Hope
Merkle
Darlin
W. W. Aulice
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Maddox
Pastorius
Maloney
Lumley
Wagner
Haas
Storke
Alperman
Pirates Beat Brooklyn In 11 Inning Tilt Slugging Feats Abound
Pittsburg gains a 3 2 victory over Brooklyn in eleven innings as Maddox and Hummell pace offense with a home run by Catterson and a three base hit by Storke. Stolen bases by Thomas Leach Wagner and others highlight a tight pitching duel, with Pastorius and Maddox tossing 11 innings.
Batteries Rally as Corridon and Doom Lead Philadelphia Clash
In Philadelphia R H E Philadelphia beats Cincinnati 2 0 in a tight game with Corridon and Doom shining. Ewing Sausage and Schlei contribute key plays as the hosts secure the win.
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R.H.E
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Corridon
Doom
Ewing
Saudge
Schlei
Boston Transit Battery Makers Strike Standoff
In Boston a dispute centers on Baldwin Sallee Moran and Mattern Smith battery workers. The factions include R H E Boston with a date noting 2000.79 and 82 batteries as part of the contention at St Louis. The situation involves multiple named entities and a protracted disagreement.
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R.H.E
Boston
St. Louis
Baldwin, Sallee, and Moran
Mattern and Smith
Yankees Trounced by New Leaders in League Results
In the American League yesterday Cleveland beat New York 7 to 0 while Boston topped Detroit 4 to 1. Philadelphia and Chicago as well as Washington and St. Louis drew rainouts, leaving the league with unsettled standings.
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Cleveland
New York
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Cleveland Dominates New York 7–0 to Maintain Lead
Cleveland wins decisively over New York 7 to 0 to stay atop the American League. Joss pitched well except for New York’s second inning brief rally. Stovall homered and Hinchman drove in runs as Cleveland built a comfortable lead. Joss earned the win with strong support behind him.
Detroits Fall to Boston 4 1 as Cicotte Struggles
Detroit loses 4 to 1 to Boston after early Gomez? Bush disrupts play. Willett hurled a strong game for Detroit, while Boston capitalized on Detroit errors in the opening and ninth innings.
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Detroits
Cicotte
Boston
Bush
Schaefer
Willett
Abelhpo
McC'nell
Uord
Crawf’d
Ae Cobb
Vsman
Schmidt
Wagner
Ais Tanl
Ehlin
Junohue
Iotte
Jones
Yale Squad Gains Substitutes and Freshman Coach
Yale in New Haven adds a dozen substitutes to a fifty man football squad with plans to add about fifteen more this week. Head Coach Bigelow says scrimmage starts tomorrow. Captain George Chadwick leads halfback practice. Dr Hammond present as former player.
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New York Times
New. Haven
Conn
Bigelow
George Chadwick
Eammond
MI4
John Macko
Carroll Cooney
Hobbs
Iwitha
Wheaton
Chester Copman
Capt. Burch
Wiliam Howard Taft
Major wins handicap singles at Brooklyn Lawn Tennis Club
Cedrig Major aged 17 from the Brooklyn Lawn Tennis Club captured the handicap singles title on Atlantic Avenue courts defeating Walter L. Pate in four sets 8-6 6-2 3-6 6-2 from minus 15 to minus 40. The article also notes consolation and championship matches with other players in New York tennis events.
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Cedrig Major
Brooklyn Lawn Tennis Club
Atlantic Avenue
Walter L. Pate
Cedric Major
Williams
Ping
Perkins
Theodore R. Pell
Abraham —Bansford, Jr
New York
New York Lawn
125D Street
Manhattan Avenue
Pell
F. G. King
Bassford
Julian E. Smythe
Ontario and Quebec Jockey Clubs Plan Canadian Racing Association
A Toronto meeting of Jockey Club presidents at Woodbine Park outlined a plan to form the Canadian Racing Association to supervise turf racing across the Dominion. Delegates agreed on benefits and details, with full organization to be finalized at a late October gathering.
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Toronto
Ontario
Jockey Clubs
Quebec
Woodbine Park
Canadian Racing Association
Dominion
Angelus Wins Oceanview Handicap In Gravesend Race
Angelus defeats Firestone by a half length to lower the Gravesend Oceanview Handicap record to 1 51 1 5 for a mile and a furlong as Select wins after Shadow Glance is disqualified for a foul. Mammoth fields and jockeys from Whitney and Hitchcock figures highlighted a chaotic program at Gravesend.
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Angelus
Firestone
California
Gold Lady
Sason
Harry Payne Whitney
Thomas Hitchcock, Jr
Whitney
Stamina
Select
Shadow Glance
Dial Plate
Miramar
Joé Madden
Schilling
Uncle Jim
McCarthy
Os Eo Oat Lawton W Ggins
Lll
Notter
Petticoat
Tom. Hayward
Erbet
Lanny Hill
Juggler
J. Lee
Milford
Sweet
Bescabies
Miss Crawford
H. *Smith
Red Friar
Corncob
Races Listed for Two Year olds to Mares in Handicap
The program outlines six races at about five and a half furlongs to about one mile and an eighth. Entries include My Mariutch and Midshipman Masy in the first race, Caller and Waterspeed in the steeplechase, Stir Alarm and Montrose in the third, Hilarious and Trance in the fourth, Brookdale Nymph and Pins and Needles in the fifth, and Ida D and Queen Marguerite in the sixth with apprentice allowance noted.
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Ruth Dillon Wins 10000 Hoster Columbus Stake
Ruth Dillon driven by Sanders captured three straight heats in the 2:16 trot at the Grand Circuit meeting in Columbus. Times were 2:06, 2:08 14, and 2:08 with Raffles second and Spanish Queen third. Other winners included Tax Title in 2:11 pace, Ruby Lacy in second division, Jack Leyburn in 2:09 trot, Charlie Hal in 2:09 pace, and The Zoo taking two heats in the 2:17 trot.
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Golfers Beat Col Bogey in Amateur Tournament Debut
In Hamilton Massachusetts the first round of the twenty second annual invitation amateur tournament was staged at Myopia Hunt Club. Whittemore and Herreshoff posted the day’s top scores while several matches went to 19 holes.
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Myopia Hunt Club
P. W. Whittemore
Brookline Country Club
Frederick Herreshoff
Ekwanok
T. Briggs
Lexington
A. M. Robbins
New York
T. G. Stephenson
Myopia
E. M. Byers
Allegheny
Hugo Johnstone
M. W. Phelps
Chicago
Kramer Defeats Mayer in Madison Square Garden Match
Frank L. Kramer, the national professional cycling champion, defeated German title holder Henri Mayer in two straight heats at Madison Square Garden before about 4,000 spectators. Kramer led from the start in the half mile, finishing strong to win by a length and a half. Mayer could not keep pace as the American showcased clear superiority. The day also featured a five mile open professional race won by Joseph Fogler with Floyd Macfarland second and John Bedell third.
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Henri Mayer
Madison Square Garden
Mayer
Wic Kramer
Kramer
Joseph Fogler
Floyd Macfarland
John Bedell
Saxon Wiliams
Octave Barrisoen
New York
Maurice Rosenblum
Oves Gus Handy
Brooklyn
Frank Kramer
East Orange
N. J
Germany
Frank Emmer
Saxon Williams
Salt Lake City
Charles A. Sherwood
New York City
Gordon Walker
Australia
William Kafur
W. L. Morrison
L. Owens
National Turn Verein
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Adan Byerman
Mohawk Athletic Club
Jerome Stanger
Hicksville
San Jose
Cal
Lynbrook
IL. I
Floyd Krebs
Newark
C. L. Hollister
W. E. Samuelson
Columbia Crew Faces Possible Discontinuation Over Debt
Columbia University's boat club risks stopping Fall practice due to a $6,000 deficit from last year. A student meeting today aims to raise funds as undergraduate subscriptions fell about $3,200 below normal. The Players' Club, which handles dramatics, has offered limited support with about $2,900 in the treasury and a $500 contribution last spring.
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Dramatics
Columbia
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Cornell Football Team Sees 32 Candidates at Scrimmage
The Cornell football squad held a tryout at Percy Field with 32 candidates trying for positions. Returning veterans included Shearr Halsey Cornwall O'Hara Pave and turn but Capt Walders appeared in coaching. Tip Watson will miss the season due to a knee injury from a spring baseball game at Annapolis.
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Percy
Shearr
Halsey
Cornwall
O'Hara
Pave
Turnbut
Walders
Tip’ Watson
Annapolis
Columbia University Inter Class Football Schedule
Three inter class games are planned this fall at Columbia University. On March 14 the Freshmen will meet the 1911 team and a week later the Juniors face the Seniors. The debut between the winners for the university title is set for Wednesday November 4. Practice starts this week on South Field.
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Met
South Field
Dixie I Captures Kore Speed Honors at Hudson River Carnival
Dixie I wins second race of the week in a 30 nautical mile free-for-all from the Colonial Yacht Club area. Dixie I finishes behind Den after three ten-mile legs, averaging 29.39 statute miles per hour, with Den posting exceptionally fast final ten miles.
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Shady Side
S.bartley Pearce
Albert Rappuglia
Sorby Oak Rids
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H- Hoadley
Dixie Jr
Den
Dixie Ir
Dixie IL Sven Teeeeeses
Rainds
Dixie EY
Aecad
Seneca Wins Childs Cup at Gravesend Bay Race
Seneca skippered by Addison G. Hanan wins the Childs Perpetual Challenge Trophy on corrected time over Chaperon by 23 minutes 26 seconds on an eleven and a half mile course. Chaperon sails for Manhasset Bay YC, with Crescent Athletic Club also fielding Eleano r. Other clubs entered include Bensonhurst Atlantic and Joyaml Pester for Bensonhurst. Start 2 10 in the afternoon.
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Seneca
Gravesend Bay
Crescent Athletic Club
Robert Jacob
Manhasset Bay Yacht Club
Atlantic
Bensonhurst Yacht Clubs
Hotels and Restaurants Classified Ad Fragment
Fragmentary classified line from an old hotel and restaurant notice collection. Reads like a tariff or rate sheet with prices per line and column indicators. Contains cryptic stamps and layout cues but no complete entries or clear entities to identify.
Brock Lym Attends Annual Games and Outing
An attractive programme is arranged for the Brock lym Athletic Chughier outing to be held at Met- Thpalitan Magikt on Sunday with a varied schedule and activities.
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Met- Thpalitan Magikt
Sundav
Perfect Score Autos Triumph In New York Contest
The New York Automobile Prade Association announced yesterday the results of a two bar mechanical efficiency test. In the contesting division several cars earned top marks including Cadillac Mexws Tks Na Miia Ren Minker Oldsmobile and Stevens-Duryea. In touring and contesting sections multiple entries received medals or were disqualified for rule violations.
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