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New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1908

Page

8

Redlegs Sweep Giants In Double Bill After Cubs Pirates Clash

National League results show Cincinnati defeating New York 7 to 1 and 5 to 2. Chicago beat Brooklyn 5 to 1, Philadelphia routed St Louis 11 to 2, and Pittsburgh topped Boston 6 to 1. Upcoming: Cincinnati at New York for two, Chicago at Brooklyn for two, St Louis at Philadelphia for two, Pittsburgh at Boston.

Cincinnati New York Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburg Boston

Giants Tumble in Double defeat at Polo Grounds

The Giants lost two straight games to Cincinnati at the Polo Grounds, 7–1 and 5–2, amid pitching troubles and sloppy fielding. Chicago climbs to second behind New York as pennant race stays tense with Marquard’s tough debut and continued public interest at The Times bulletin boards.

Giants Polo Grounds Cincinnati New York Chicago Pittsburg Mathepson Marquard Durham Indianapolis Taylor McGinnity Crandall TIMES Tur Times

Disastrous Polo Grounds Doubleheader Loss to Cincinnati

A bleak summary of a bad day for the New York team at the Polo Grounds as Cincinnati swept both ends of a doubleheader. The first game ended 7 to 1 and the second 5 to 2, delivering a harsh blow to morale and prompting sharp, sardonic commentary on the team’s performance and the fans’ reactions.

Polo Grounds Cincinnati Blythe Gay Lord Rosslynis

Chicago Beats Brooklyn in Tight Finish After Slow Start

Chicago won yesterday's game from Brooklyn with a strong finish after six innings of even play. Hummell homered in the first, Chance tied the score later, and Overall shut Brooklyn down while Tinker and Hofman produced key hits. Evers and Hummell starred in the field as Chicago claimed a 5 to 9 score line.

Chicago Brooklyn Hummell Desp Centre Chance Tinker Burch Farmer Rucker Evers Schulte Hayden Chivas Ccenesees Brooklyn Aeeseecereess Jordan Hummel Steinfeldt Tiefman Lumley Kling

Comedic Baseball Rematch Ends in Double Loss for New York

A bitter summary of a doubleheader where Cincinnati defeats New York in the first game behind Marquard and Spade, with heavy damage to Bescher and Kane. The second game features McGinnity over Crandall as Cincinnati pursues a fifth-place club, while New York struggles to mount offense.

Forted Roger Bresnahan Lobert Kane Bescher Firth Paskett Schlei Bridwell Spade Cincinnati Egan Taylor McGinnity Bresnahan Dubec Brooklyn Cub Hoblitzel Hitzel Mowrey Iron Man Paskert McLean Maoblitzel Mow Dubee Crandall Donlin Johnstone New York Devlin T O Mowrey Seymour Schiei McC’m'k Bedwell Devore Durham Barry Ics Ee Taylor Cinco Oes McC Mick Tieiebert Hesener Marquard Taslor Mhonlitzel Snade Messrs. Klein and McCormick Cincinnati Bangask Tsve Seu Johnstone and Kiem

Football Coaches Confer To Explain Rule Changes

Harvard Yale Princeton Annapolis and Cornell coaches and officials met at Murray Hill Hotel for the second annual conference. Walter Camp presided as rules were discussed including fair catch and fumble rights, timeouts for injured players, and forward pass eligibility with several points clarified.

Murray Hill Central Board James C. Babbitt Walter Camp Yale Mike” J. Thompson Washington College Bozey Reiter Middletown Princeton Nathan P.stauffes Pennsylvania A. M. Langford Trinity William’ N. *Morice W. S. Langford W. H. Corbin Percy D Brown A. H. Sharpe Sol Metzger L. H. Biglow C. H. Kilpatrick Union M. V. Bergén W. C. Booth J. Crolius Villa Nova P. H. Déniston Joseph Dunbar Dickenson David Fultz Lieut. H. M. Nally West Point W. L. Okeson Lehigh Harvard

Harvard Scrimmage Delivers Encouraging Signals

Harvard Varsity and second team squads staged a twenty minute scrimmage in Cambridge. The Varsity beat the substitutes and showed strong backfield play led by Browne and Smith. Second team standouts included White at full back and Ver Wiehe dominating McKay on the line.

New York Times Cambridge Mass Harvard White Smith Browne Cutler Capt. Burr New York Haughton Nourse Forscheimer Ver Wiehe McKay

Cornell Gridders Begin Season Scrimmage In Heat

Ithaca report notes limited practice by Cornell as heat and dry field hinder heavy work. Coach Larkin plans new plays, O Rourke absent causing concern, Watson declines to play, tentative varsity lineup shows McLeod at center and Halsey at guard with strong showings from Sutherland and Farrington.

New York Times Ithaca N.Y Cornell Larkin O'Rourke Watson Pope Farrington Scrubs McLeod Halsey Varsity Sutherland Kelley White Cosgrove Pavek Hurley Caldwell Tydeman Shearer Walder Harris Hastings Edwards Puga Hurlburt Gardner Hutchinson Ebeling

Naval Academy football opens with strong early squad

Annapolis Mi September 25 with coaches and almost full candidate rolls. Yale graduates Ray Page and Cates join Head Coach Berrien and Field Coach Howard ahead of a full season. Reifsnider Leighton return while De Mott Lange miss early sessions due to illness and leave. Trainer McMasters says material stronger than last year and in good shape for the season.

Annapolis Naval Academy Ray Page Yale Cates Midshipmen Berrien Howard Paul Dashiell Page Washington Reifsnider Leighton de Mott Lange McMasters

Princeton Football Practice Light Despite Heat

Princeton New Jersey Sept 25 Owing to the heat football work was light on University Field this afternoon with a broader scope than the previous two practice days. Head Coach Roper spent half an

Princeton N. J University Field Roper

Coaches Work on Rules and New Plays For Squad

Fifteen players under Coach Harlan practiced ball handling and new formations after two days of steady work. The session featured a focus on long spiral passes and punt returns as Roper used punts to move ends downfield.

Harlan Roper

Yale Harvard Ticket Demand Surges for Nov 21 Game

Yale and Harvard graduate managers plan a meeting in New Haven next week to settle ticket details as about 100 000 applicants seek 31 000 seats for the November 21 game. Yale’s team drills in two short halves amid a coaching shortage with Capt Burch helping. Coy scored the only touchdown in the second half after a scoreless first period.

New York Times New Haven Conn Harvard Yale Burch

Fordham Varsity Opens Football Season at Amherst Clash

Fordham prepares for a season opening game at Amherst against the strong Amherst eleven. The Bronx squad then faces Georgetown at Fordham a week later. Coach Gargan drills defense while seeking guards as Siskind Coffey and Lynch depart or return. Captain Fitzpatrick anchors the center with Gargan Geary Scanlon likely in the backfield and Walsh McCaffrey contesting the end positions.

Fordham Amherst Georgetown Bronx Princeton Tigers Gargan Lynch Siskind Coffey Geary Scanlon Walsh McCafferey Fitzpatrick

Aileen Wilson Wins 2:05 Pace in Grand Circuit Meet

Aileen Wilson topped the 2:05 pace at Columbus with Lady Maud C. finishing close in a record first mile. San Francisco won the Hester Columbus consolation in straight heats. Lady Jones the Pittsburg mare won the 9:12 trot beating Demarest as Driver Scott Ross of Toledo was suspended thirty days for unsafe starts.

Columbus Ohio Aileen Wilson Lady Maud San Francisco Hester-Columbus Lady Jones Pittsburg Demarest Scott Ross Toledo

International rider showdown at Madison Square Garden curtain rise

The Summer and Fall cycle season closes at Madison Square Garden with short distance champions from America Germany and Australia. Frank Kramer the Jersey speedster will chase the Stars and Stripes, Henri Mayer represents Europe, and Jackie Clarke strives to lift the world title for Australia. Two pro events and amateur races headline the program as riders recently turned pro by the N C A compete.

Madison Square Garden America Germany Australia Frank Kramer Stars and Stripes Henri Mayer Jackie Clarke

League Chief Explains NY Chicago Tie Umpire Report

President Harry C. Pulliam states the New York and Chicago game of September 23 produced a tie per the umpires’ written report filed September 24. Either club may appeal within five days, with protest handled under National League Constitution and final Board of Directors ruling.

Harry C. Pulliam National League New York Chicago HUW League Board of Directors

Giants Edge Newburg Team in Steamer Showdown

Giants face a New York State League styled squad featuring Newburg native Jack Barry as special attraction. An Eastern League pitcher starts for Newbury, with Marquard or Durham likely to pitch for the Giants on the Homer Ramsdell excursion from Franklin Street at 6 oclock, stopping at 129th Street at 9 30, and returning after the game.

New York Newburg Homer Ramsdell Giants Jack Barry Newbury Marquard Durham Franklin Street 129Th Street

Stallings Denies Newark Club Exit for Highlanders post

George T. Stallings manager of the Newark Club of the Eastern League rejects rumors he will quit Newark to manage the New York Highlanders next season. He says no contract exists, he will invest in players, and Newark aims for top status. Stallings plans to base training on his Haddocks Georgia farm with March 1 reporting and spring exhibitions.

George T. Stallings Newark Highlanders Stallings Haddocks

Baseball Scores and Standings in the American League

Recap of today’s American League action with Washington defeating Cleveland 6 to 1, Detroit beating Philadelphia 7 to 2, and Boston edging St. Louis 3 to 1. Standings show Cleveland at .83, Detroit at .81, Chicago at .81, St. Louis at .79, Philadelphia at .63 with New York at .47.

Washington Cleveland Detroit Philadelphia Boston New York Chicago St. Louis St Chicago I. Philaphia

Firestone Wins Top Weight in Gravesend Handicap

Firestone the California colt claimed victory in the mile and a quarter Gravesend handicap at New York’s Gravesend track. He carried 112 pounds and led from the start to win in 2 06, while Roseben showed grit to beat Stargowan for second with apparent lameness after the race.

Race card excerpt with handicaps for smart three-year-olds

The page lists six races with weights and entrants. First race six furlongs features Mombassa Queen Marguerite Black Oak Burgher Biskra Punch Ida D Oreagna. Second race the Kings Highway Steeplechase Handicap over about two and a half miles lists Thistedale Ironsides Perseverance Rufus Bayonet. Third race six furlongs features Fitz Herbert Trance Joe Madden Statesman. Fourth race one and three sixteenths miles features Priscillian Fair Play Angelus Dandelion. Sixth race maidens selling five and a half furlongs lists Constellation Tattling Rosslare Opal Bandello Yankee Daughter Bay Queen Blue Grass Red Doe Clef Merice Energy.

Firestone New York Gravesend California Kast Tron Rirestone Killiecrankie Dandelion Ailliecrankie Roseben Hoseben Stargowan Rosehen Saracinescu Sweet Footpad Schilling Wise Mason Notter Fashion Plate J. .Lee Sentent!ous Saylor Sumter Mombassa Gilbert Lord Stanhope Ivanhoe Fancy Rockstone Leaucere Kilcreen Upton Hill Top McCarthy Joe Lett Cowen Effendi Moorish King San Vito Merry Widow Lynsh Danmielson Far West Danaseara Moonshine Flavigny Noseben Starzowan Ps Cls Wien Jim Tyrrell Voltrome Just Ace Eigh Liddington Perkin Putgada Queen Marguerite Black Oak Burgher Biskra Punch Ida D Oreagna Kings Highway Thistedale Ironsides Perseverance Rufus Bandello Yankee Daughter Bay Queen Blue Grass Red Doe Clef Merice and Energy

Brighton Beach Motorcycle and Auto Races Feature October Program

Arrangements include an hour race for motorcyclists as a feature of the October 2 program at Brighton Beach, sanctioned by the Federation of American Motorcyclists. Entries list Stanley Kellogg and others. fourteen entries for the twenty four hour race include Renaults and Garfonds among many makes. West Side Y M C A opens its indoor aquatic season with a club meet at Fifty seventh Street and Eighth Avenue, led by J P Mantell in the twenty yard dash and other results in the 20 and 40 yard events

Brighton Beach Federation of American Motorcyclists Stanley Kellogg Ant Goerke A. G. Chapple Russell Smith H. Wray W. A. Robinson E. S. Shotwell Fred Borlker J,. McLaughlin Tom Patterson Victor Bruyere George Ruck Louis Deecker Renault Garford Loziers Thomases West Side Young Men's Christian Association Fifty-seventh Street Eighth Avenue J. P. Mantell F. Rohrs F. Vie Ape Rohrs G. Hippert L. G. Link J.P. Mantell C. Lifft J. Pe Paar W. Weber

Auto race ends early after fence breach at Milwaukee meet

Milwaukee Automobile Club opens its second annual two day meet with a 24 hour race. Ed Sanger’s Maxwell crashes through the fence after a wheel bursts, crowd swarms the track, Rentner uninjured but out of the race. Early leaders were the Loco and the Mitchell with 87 miles in two hours.

New York Times Milwaukee Wis Milwaukee Automobile Club Ed Sanger Maxwell al Rentner Rentner Loco Job Drachs Buick Petrel J. J. Jackson Mitchell Midland

Nine Perfect Scores in 24 Hour Bay State Run

NINE PERECT SCORES. Nine of the twenty-one cars in the Bay State Automobile Club twenty four hours endurance test finished with perfect scores and will continue the 315 mile Bretton Woods run to return daily until a winner is decided. Cars in with no penalties include a Marmon Lancia two Shawmut Frank n Studebaker Oldsmobile Buick and Reo. Cars losing points were a Pierce Lancia Chalmers Detroit Overland StevensDuryea Ramblr Corbin and more. Unaccounted for were a Buick Cadillac and two Overlands.

Bay State Automobile Club Bretton Woods Marmon Lancia Studebaker Oldsmobile Buick Reo Pierce Chalmers Detroit Overland Stevens- Duryea Rambler Corbin Cadillac

Renault for Vanderbilt as Tyson buys 120 HP Renault

John H. Tyson purchases a 120 horsepower Renault racing car for entry in the Vanderbilt Cup race. Tyson also owns the Tsotta car previously driven to victory in Briarcliff Savannah and Lowell races by Lewis Strange.

John H. Tyson Tyson Lewis Strange Briarcliff Savannah Lowell

Team Golf at Baltusrol crowns metropolitan open finale

David Honeyman of Arsdale Golf Club teamed with S. H. Lockett to win the first prize in the special team foursome at Baltusrol, closing the metropolitan open championship. Hobens and Shoup tied for second with Alex Ross and Townsend for 148, while Baltusrol’s Morgan and Beckett were fourth at 149. Twenty teams competed in the best ball format with pros dominating the low scores.

David Honeyman Arsdale Golf Club Baltusrol Golf Club Jack Hobens Hobens W.C. Sheaup Englewood Alex Ross Boston H. T. Townsend Baltusrol W. @llowes Morgan, Jr Walter Beckett Walter J. Travis Jerome D. Travers Findlay Douglas Morgan Lockett Shoup Allen Upton H. Lockett Dave Honeyman Arsdale W. ©. Sharp Magirwood Brae Burn W. F. Morgan, Jr W.W. Beckett Herbert Strone J. H. T. McMurtrie Apawanils R. T. Allen

Wyeth Advances to NY champion ship semi finals

G Lorraine Wyeth former Ohio State lawn tennis champion won a place in the semi final at the New York Lawn Tennis Club. He beat Cornell's Abraham Baesford Jr in three sets 64 26 6 1. Wreth then faced Touchard who had defeated Wylie C Grant in the lower draw. William H Cornell NYU reached the semi finals in the top half to face Pell Pryan winner. Pell Pryan defeated Dimon E Roberts 6 2 6 0 securing a strong position in the open bracket.

G. Lorraine Wyeth Ohio State New York

Boxing Bout Ends Early in Unsatisfactory Card

In a fast twenty four street ringside clash, Harry Lewis and Terry Martin produced a farce, referee Charley White stopping in the fifth round as neither man fought firmly. Eddie Walsh of Harlem outboxed Frankie McDale of Pittsburg, knocking him down twice as the Pittsburger aged about 17 showed brisk shifty work.

Harry Lewis Terry Martin National Athletic Club Martin Charley White Lewis Eddie Walsh Harlem Frankie McDale Pittsburg Abilly

Dixie Jr Wins Long Race in Hudson Carnival at Colonial Yacht Club

In the Hudson River carnival Dixie Jr. captained by Pearce with engineer Rappaglia won the long distance series with a 1:05:40 time over 30 miles at 7.4 knots, while Den and Vim followed. Protests over ratings altered results: Alabama kept its 60 mile victory. Vim’s corrected rating lowered her time enough to gain the cup by seconds as others posted times for 20 to 30 mile legs.

Dixie ,Jr Hudson River Colonial Yacht Club Upt. S Barclay Pearce Albert Rappaglia Dixie Jr Pearce Dixie I George F. Baker Ires Vim Joseph H. Handley Den Dixie Vim F. H. Tucker Macon H. R. Sutphen Blee Alabama Peekskill and Return Wim Poughkeepsie Return Argie Blorsy Goarq Joker H. A Johnson Joker Owins Herhy Angie Cluesmowiti Wamego Gould Wamero Betsy Basle AL I Plertyss J. H. Hundley Speedway C. L. Seabury Onn Pixie IL J. Lehrneder George F. Faker, Jr AH Hoadiey Sutphen H. Treker Jr Mercury WJ. Brainard Cage Ccccscecases Scioto Ratton Fles Mercury

Manhattan College Athletic Association Elects Officers

At yesterday's annual meeting in College Hall the association elected President Joseph T Hontthan Vice President Francis Murray Secretary Walter Sullivan and Treasurer John T Ryan. Addresses were given by President Rev Father Peter and Director Brother James.

Manhattan College Athletic Association College Hall Joseph, T. Hontthan Francis XX. Murray Walter EF. Sullivan John T. Ryan Frather Peter Brother Fames Association

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