Speed Test Opens Vanderbilt Cup Weekend On New Long Island Parkway
Thirteen stock cars ready to start at 8 am on the new Vanderbilt Cup course as the Long Island Motor Parkway opens for a speed test and the Vanderbilt Cup race soon after. The event showcases class divisions, safety measures after a fatal Krug's Corner clash, and a crowd gathering with special train access and a $16 parking permit for nine miles of track.
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Cars Make Fast Time at Founders' Day Two Mile Race
Fourteen of sixteen cars entered in the two mile race at Fairmount Park for Founders' Day quickened practice. George Robertson posted an eight mile lap time of 2 minutes 18 seconds. James Florida second fastest with 2 minutes 2 2/3 seconds. The course, noted as dangerous, holds a 7 am start as a crowd is anticipated. Police patrol and sixteen ambulances planned for safety.
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Fairmount Park
George Robertson
Brighton Beach
James Florida
Giants and Cleveland scrap plans for post season series
The Giants discussed a five game series with Cleveland after a Cleveland paper tilted toward New York as champions. Cleveland disbanded, so arrangements failed. Brush denied plans to block Detroit versus Chicago and praised sportsmanship. Fans with tickets sought refunds but were told to request from Brush. Players reported and were paid. exhibition games were discussed to aid players.
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Cleveland
Brush
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Fred Knowles
Cubs Reach Detroit for World Series Opener
The Chicago Cubs arrived by train in Detroit at 1 46 today to play the Tigers in the first world championship game tomorrow. Manager Chance, injured by a bottle blow yesterday, will still coach and is expected to participate. Reserved seats sold out by 12 30, with general admission tickets to go on sale tomorrow under national commission orders.
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Reulbach
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Waller
Best Team Won in World Series Race Says National League Chief
National League President Pulliam lauded Chicago for clinching the league title after a fierce race that saw New York and Pittsburgh excel despite shortages and injuries. He praised New York’s gallant push, Pittsburg’s resilient pursuit, and Chicago’s stubborn, capable play throughout the season.
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National Baseball Commission
Chicago
Detroit
Pulliam
National League
New York
Pittsburg
Clarke
Chicago Cubs
Renault Added to Grand Prize Race Field in Savannah
A second Renault was added yesterday morning to the nineteen entries for the Grand Prize race to be held at Savannah on Thanksgiving Day. The car was bought by J. H. Tyson owner of the Briarcliff Isotta winner and will be driven by Lewis Strang. Strang and Nazarro are favored with Strang recent big American wins and Nazarro dominating European speed contests.
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Mantel Sets Records At West Side YMCA Swim Meet
Mantel broke the yard branch record and tied the 22 yard mark at the West Side YMCA swimming races. Rieliy’s 6 yard record was lowered by 215 seconds. Simmons won a five yard match race against Stepp, and Davis, with an eight second handicap, won the 2 1/2 yard swim.
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Young Men's Christian Association
Sith Street
Eighth Avenue
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Stepp
H. Davis
Palmer Wins Chevy Chase Lawn Tennis Final
H H Palmer of New York defeated Wallace Johnson of Philadelphia in the Chevy Chase courts men’s singles final by scores 6 1, 3 6, 4 3 in Washington on October 9.
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H. H. Palmer
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Chevy Chase Courts
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Philadelphia
Mayor Praises Giants in Letter to Brush
New York Mayor commends the New York National League Baseball Club for their pennant chase and the players efforts. He congratulates McGraw Knowles and the team and extends best wishes for success next season in a formal letter.
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New York City
Knowles
College Gridiron Matches Aim for Tough Tests
Big Elevens face tougher opponents today. Yale meets Holy Cross. Princeton plays Lafayette. Harvard challenges Williams. Penn faces Penn State. Cornell hosts Oberlin. Navy meets Dickinson. Army battles Trinity. Indians duel Syracuse. Dartmouth takes on Tufts. Brown vs Bowdoin. NYU plays Stevens.
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Dartmouth
Tufte
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Bowdoin
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Princeton
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St. John’s College
Carlisle
Harvard Golf Title Bout Set After Semi finals
Harvard University will contest the Intercollegiate Golf Association final tomorrow as H H Wilder faces T Briggs after both won semi finals at Brae Burn. Wilder defeated Yale’s K Mosser four up with two to play and Briggs beat Princeton’s D Roberts Jr seven up with six to play.
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College Football Gridiron Action Across Nation Today
East and West illuminate Saturday’s slate as Holy Cross battles Yale prospects, Princeton faces Lafayette, Harvard hosts Williams, and Navy, Army, Carlisle challenge foes. Yale's second team shines in practice while Princeton prepares with lineup notes and injuries.
Golf by the Sea at Atlantic City Open Dates Set
The Country Club of Atlantic City plans its autumn open at Northfield links on November 5 to 7. Qualifying is November 5 with eighteen holes. Friday features first and second match play. Saturday hosts semi finals and final. Entries close November 4 with Walter E. Edge honorary secretary.
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Atlantic City
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Walter E. Edge
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Frederick G. Sherman
Frederick C. Robbins
Mrs Anderson Wins Western Women's Golf Title
In St. Louis on October 9 Mrs W F Anderson of Hinsdale Golf Club Chicago defeated Grace Semple of St Louis Country Club 3 up with 2 to play to win the Western women's golf championship.
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W. F. Anderson
Chicago
Hinsdale Golf Club
Grace Semple
St. Louis Country Club
Yale Loses In Doubles Intercollegiate Tennis Final
H N Tilden and A Thayer of Pennsylvania won the intercollegiate lawn tennis doubles title by defeating Yale pair Holden and Bundy in straight sets. The final followed a prior adjournment after fifty eight games and a 2-sets-all, 6-games-all score. Yale failed to win a set, using persistent lobbing as opponents countered.
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Holden
Bundy
Yale
Mrs. Barger-Wallach Wins Final Round at Longwood
In Boston on Oct 9 Mrs. Barger-Wallach of New York defeated Miss Alice Thorndike of Boston in two sets 1-6. She advances to meet Miss Evelyn Sears of Boston tomorrow for the Edwin Sheaf Cup in the women's lawn tennis tournament.
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Longwood Cricket Club
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New York
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Kaufman Stops Bradley In Fourth At National Club
Al Kaufman of San Francisco knocked out Fred Bradley of Boston in the fourth round of a scheduled six round bout at catch weights with Kaufman heavier by about twenty pounds. An unrelated notice urges readers to register to avoid losing a mate this year and to sign up before business.
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San Francisco
Fred Bradley
Boston
National Athletic Club
Kaufman
Louisville and Nashville Deficit Reported for Year
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co reports for the year ended June 30 1998 gross earnings of 44 420 281 a decrease of 93 643 664 as compared with IMT expenses 33 594 291 a loss 2 187 11 and net earnings 11 925 99 a decrease of 1 456 653 From total income 12 46 458 deductions for charges taxes sinking fund and other requirements 9 522 201 or 1 925 335 more than prior year surplus available for dividends 2 824 4657 against 6 450 522 in 197 Dividend disbursements 3 000 deficit for year 475 546 versus prior year surplus 2 950 522. Chairman Walters and President Smith say funds are needed for authorized expenditures including double track work new construction and terminal equipment via sale of 3 000 50 year bonds netting 2 815 300. Unexpended appropriations for double track reductions and new equipment stood at 5 999 03 on July 1 197 with 1 276 961 unexpended balance remaining June 20 18%.
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Walters
Smith
Surrogate Refuses Probate of Balmforth Will in Saratoga
Surrogate Ostrander refuses to probate the Elizabeth Balmforth will, halting Danbury Conn. recipients from a planned $250,000 bequest to employ laborers and aid aged and infirm workers. The decision cites failure to meet proof requirements.
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Ostrander
Elizabeth Balmforth
New York
Danbury
Judgment by default against Waterbury in Gould suit
Judgment by default for $10,097 was entered yesterday against Lawrence Waterbury in favor of George J. Gould. The amount stems from a loan in 1991. Waterbury was served with the summons on September 16, 198? at 132 West 38th Street.
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Lawrence Waterbury
George J. Gould
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West 38Th Street
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed In United States District Court
Voluntary filings: Israel Julius Heim 444 East 141st Street liabilities 303510 assets nil. Charles Bernstein Mount Vernon New York liabilities 400 assets nil. Henry Gilmore 149 Lexington Avenue liabilities 2949 assets 75. Involuntary against Morris Solomon clothing dealer 4 and 6 Washington Street with claims totaling 4136. James R. Sloane appointed receiver for Solomon Goldberg & David Groopman furriers 38 Bond Street. Assets include stock accounts 390 and about 1500 to be collected from fire insurance companies.
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East 141St Street
Charles Bernstein
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Henry Gilmore
Lexington Avenue
Morris Solomon
Washington Street
Broate Bro
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Holt
Solomon Goldberg
David Groopman
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Dresser suits settled out of court in Long Island
Daniel Le Roy Dresser settled his $300000 case with the Mercantile Trust Company and others out of court. He reportedly received about $14000 with large legal fees and plans to pay creditors. The dismissal ended a five year dispute tied to the United States Shipbuilding Company collapse.
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Alvin W. Krech
John W. Young
Daniel le Roy Dresser
Mercantile Trust Company
United States Shipbuilding Company
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Dresser
Old Trust Company of the Republic
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Upstate Railway Resold in Foreclosure Sale
Cooperstown reported a resale of the Oneonta Cooperstown and Richfield Springs Railroad now named Oneonta and Mohawk Valley, mortgage foreclosure trustee Knickerbocker Trust Company. Joseph A Starrett of New York bought the property for 200000, subject to a prior judgment of 320.40 and to unquantified claims. A prior bid of 600 collapsed when the buyer failed to complete.
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Oneonta
Print Cloth Market Flourishes in Fall River Trade
Fall River Massachusetts reports week of October sees sales around 2008 pieces with heavy demand across all classes of goods. Output expected to exceed production by about 150 pieces and mills note better sentiment despite slim margins as prices listed for various widths and squares.
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Republic Insurance Reorganization in Chicago
The Republic Life Insurance Company of Illinois and Rhodes Brothers unit plan a reorganization with Chicago leaders at the helm. The company starts with 143.59 cash, and Fetzer expects about 0,000 more after Central Life Securities matters settle.
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Republic Life Insurance Company of Illinois
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Fetzer
Delayed Ice Shipments Litigated by Interstate Panel
The Mountain Ice Company suit against Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad was continued before Commissioner Prouty. The company claims excessive ice shipping rates and cites long delays causing shrinkage of the commodity. A defendant’s witness said shipments had preference over freight.
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Prouty
Interstate Commerce Commission
H. W. Bahrenburg
Ice Company
Fromem
Tes
Rochester Students Charter Launch for Hamilton Game
Rochester students lacking funds charter a launch to travel by the Erie Canal to Utica for the varsity football game against Hamilton at Clinton. They leave at 6 this morning and plan a day and night voyage to reach the venue.
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