Cubs Win First In World's Series In Rain soaked opener
Chicago Cubs win the opening game of the world baseball championship 6 to 5 against the Detroit Tigers in a rain drenched contest. Strong Cubs batting in the ninth inning overturned a Detroit lead as pitchers were taxed and rain interrupted the play.
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Fans wait all night for World Series tickets
In Chicago on October 10 thousands queued for baseball tickets for tomorrow's championship Series game but were turned away. Some had slept in line since midnight and held spots since early morning, with no guarantees of admission.
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College Football Scoring Tussles Across Gridirons
Princeton escaped with a 0 0 tie against Lafayette as near misses loomed. Yale beat Holy Cross with ease while Harvard battled Williams for a ten point win. Penn edged Penn State with a single touchdown. Cornell was scored on by Oberlin in a showcase of runs and the Indians toppled Syracuse behind Thorpe’s place kicking. Leading scorers listed.
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Harvard Regents Triumph Over Williams 10-0 in Punt Heavy Game
Harvard defeated Williams 10 to 0 in Cambridge as most action centered on punts. Burr kicked a first half goal from placement after Corbett fair caught Brown’s punt. White scored the touchdown in the second half with Harr converting. Williams held well early, then weakened, while Harvard's Burr attempted a second placement on the kickoff.
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Army Dominates Trinity in 22-0 Football Win at West Point
At West Point on October 10 Trinity yielded to the Cadets as Army surged with scores on early drives and a 49 yard punt return by Dean. Taylor and Dean each scored, Philoon blocked Trinity’s kick, and Maxson starred for Trinity as substitutes entered late. The final sequence left Army with the ball on Trinity’s 1 yard line.
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Stevens Beats NYU 6 5 In Tight Ohio Field Fray
Stevens Institute edged New York University 6 to 5 at Ohio Field in a loosely played game. Pettibone scored after intercepting a NYU pass and added the extra point. Gersh and Banning featured punting and late forward passes kept NYU in the contest.
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Victory for Mrs Barger Wallach in Sheafe Cup match
Boston October 19 Mrs Barger Wallach of New York the women s lawn tennis champion won the Edwin Sheafe cup on the Longwood courts defeating Miss Evelyn Sears of Boston a former champion two sets to one 6 0 3 6 7 3
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Sunday School Athletes Win Handicap Games in Brooklyn
More than five hundred youngsters competed in the Sunday School Athletic League fall handicap games held yesterday at Hawthorne Field Brooklyn. Hanson Place Methodist Episcopal Church won the point trophy with 16 points. J Bryant of Bethesda took first in the 2 1/2 yard dash and running high jump.
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Crescent Lacrosse Triumph Over Stevens Institute
Crescent Athletic Club’s champion twelve defeated Stevens Institute 9 to 3 in Bay Ridge. Crescent led 6–0 after the first period as Nelff repelled many Stevens drives. Billy Dobby scored for Crescent, but accidentally sent the ball into his own net. Referee Louis de Casanova officiated. goals by Hardy Bass Wall for Crescent and Dobby Lambert Cunningham for Stevens. Time halves of 25 minutes.
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Yale Beats Holy Cross In One-Sided Football Clash
Yale defeats Holy Cross 18-0 as backups play for Yale and their defense stifles Holy Cross. Brides scores twice for Yale with Mahoney and Daly also crossing the goal line. Murphy returns a punt 35 yards and Goebel recovers a fumbled punt near the goal. Injuries affect both sides as substitutions enter late.
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Navy Has Easy Time
Navy defeated Dickinson 6 to 2 in a football game highlighted by three first half touchdowns. Frank Mount Pleasant of Dickinson impressed early but the Midshipmen contained him as the game wore on. Northcroft and Jones led Navy with multiple gains and two successful kicks for goals.
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Brooklyn Yacht Club Special Meeting At Marlborough
Members of the Brooklyn Yacht Club will hold a special meeting Wednesday evening at the Hotel Marlborough to perfect title arrangements for the Bensonhurst property and discuss plans for a new house expected to be ready by January 1 1909.
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Cornell Defeats Oberlin 23 to 10 in Ithaca thriller
Cornell and Oberlin traded long runs and goals on a windy October day. Walder Mowe and Gray stood out with sensational breaks as Cornell scoring drives and timely kicks built a 23 to 10 win at Ithaca.
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Pennsylvanians Edge State College 6-0 in Fumble Frustration
In Philadelphia on October 14, the University of Pennsylvania defeated Pennsylvania State College 6 to 0 before 7000 fans. Fumbles dominated play with Penn catching a blocked punt for Gaston to score in the second half. Bellow starred for State College with a 35 yard run and an onside kick miscue.
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Scholastic Football Roundup From Brooklyn and Nearby
The Boys' High School of Brooklyn beat Stevens Prep 10 to 0 at Saratoga Park with strong forward passing. Cayarz scored a touchdown and field goal. Taylor added a goal from touchdown. Erasmus Hall and Morris HS both notched a TD and a goal in a tight Brooklyn clash. Nixon and Chase scored for Morris, Andrews added a goal. Webb Academy beat Holbrook Academy 15 to 20 at Ossining, Husson scoring all points for the winner. St Paul’s School of Garden City fell to Huntington Athletic Club 27 to 10, St Pauls using the forward pass effectively while Huntington surged with power. Lowe kicked both St Pauls goals.
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Indians on Warpath Scalp Syracuse in Carlisle Victory
Carlisle Indians led by Thorpe defeat Syracuse 12 to 0 in Buffalo with Thorpe kicking all three goals from placement. The game drew about seven thousand fans and showcased Thorpe’s punting and speed as Syracuse struggled to score. Banks and Libby also starred for Carlisle in the season opener.
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Emperor’s New Yachts Bolster German American Yacht Ties
Henry Howard, head of the German American racing committee, reports the German Emperor welcomed American racing but has no plans to challenge for the America's Cup in 1905. The Emperor favors the sonder class and is building a fast large schooner with Max Orcarz designs to improve German maritime prestige.
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