American league president vows action over post season robs
President Johnson of the American League said post season barnstorming by players will be curbed next year. He cited incidents in Indianapolis and Watseka and noted no formal complaints have reached him. He warned players face discipline for participation with outlaw teams if rules aren't enforced.
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Chicago
Johnson
Ohio
Indianapolis
American: Association
Watsekash
National Commission
Hittle Wins Aero Club Prize at New York Contest
Lindsay Hittle of the Illinois Model Aero Club won first prize of 50 dollars in the Aero Club of America duration contest for a water model hydroplane. His machine stayed aloft 116 seconds. Ellis Cook and Ward Pease, also from the Illinois club, took second and third prizes of 25 and 10 dollars. Cook’s model recorded 100.6 seconds and Pease’s 71.8 seconds, all breaking the previous 60-second record.
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New York
Lindsay. Tittle
Thellinois Model Aero Club
Aero Club of America
Hittle
Ellis Cook
Ward Pease
Ilingis Model Aero Club
Cook
Pease
George A’ Cavanaugh
Herron Tigers Golf Champ at Princeton
Princeton, N J October 26 S Davidson Herron won the Princeton golf championship and the presidents cup by defeating W A Lowrie six up with five to play.
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Herron Tigers
Princeton
N. J
S. Davidson
Herron
W.A. Lowrie
Fire Captain Killed In Collision With Scrap Wagon
Fire Captain J. R. Killoran died and five firemen were injured when a fire department motor truck collided head on with a scrap iron dealer’s wagon to avoid a crash with the wagon. The truck driver steered out and crashed into an electric package car, sending the firemen flying from the vehicle.
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Clevelad
J. R. Killoran
Fire Department
Deaker
Johnny Castle Stars in Philadelphia Exhibition Victory
In Philadelphia last Sunday Johnny Castle and Chief Bender shared honors in a fast contest between Bender's All Stars and the Victrix Athletic Club. Castle drove in two runs with a wallop over the two-base fence and collected three hits as Castle's Allentown club contender proved strong at the plate.
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Johnny Castie
Quincy Speed
Philadelphia
Johnny
Chief Bender
Slabman
Connie
Mack
Quincy
al -Philadelphia
Castle
Bender
All Stars
Victrix Athletic Club
Scott
Castle’s
Allentown
Yale changes planned in football lineup after Scovil injury
Yale head coach Hinkey orders a shake up of the team with numerous changes in the line as Scovil’s injury is evaluated. The tentative lineup lists Moseley at left end Smith at left tackle Black at left guard White at center Kent at right tackle Sheldon at right end Wiedman at right end Wilma at quarterback Waite at left half Higginbotham at fullback and Scovil at fullback an injury update pending Colgate game status.
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New Haven
Conn
Hinkey
Yale
Scovil
Colgate
Moseley
Smith
Black
Kent
J. Sheldon
Iedman
Wilma
Waite
Higginbotham
Pierce will leaves Yale half of rail bonds and city shares
In Chicago on October 26 the will of Luther H. Pierce, a real estate dealer who died October 20, names the Chicago ome for the friendless as residuary beneficiary of 300 dollars. The will also leaves shares in 30 legatees including nine relatives, a library, a hospital, a college and a school. One half of Mr. Pierce's Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad adjustment bonds is bequeathed to Yale University.
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Chicago
Luther H. Pierce
Tate Tealer
Mr. Pierce
Atchison, Topeka
Santa Fe
Yale University
Mayor Thompson Will Not Interfere In Strike
CHICAGO October 26 Mayor Thompson said he would not intervene in the strike until the workers come with clean hands. He noted club women appealed for involvement but he will not act while 500 policemen are needed to preserve order among the strikers.
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Chicago
Thompon
Thompson
Ty Cobb Led AL In Walks Despite One Weak Spot
Ty Cobb topped the American League in bases on balls for most of the season but was edged by Eddie Collins of the White Sox at the finish. Collins drew 118 walks to Cobb’s 116, with four AL players surpassing 100 walks. Bush of Detroit and Shotten of St. Louis each drew 116, a new era high after a 112 mark set in 1914.
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Ty Cobb
Eddie Collins
Sox
Collins
Bush
Detroit
Shotten
St. Louis
Fragmented OCR item from local paper
A partial readable fragment from a historical newspaper page presents unclear phrases and missing context. It provides no definite date event or identifiable persons, limiting usable facts for a concise headline and summary.
Washington Wonder pitchers named by Derrill Pratt
Derrill Pratt names six pitchers he considers hardest to hit in the American League. He cites Ayers, Johnson, Shore, Foster, Scott, and Mitchell, praising their mix of speed, curves, underhand delivery, and cross-fire. Johnson remains the fastest and toughest for Pratt, who recalls Johnson’s record against him.
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Louis Lee Arms
St. Louis Republic
Derrill Pratt
St. Louis Browns
Derrill B. Pratt
Pratt
Ayers
Johnson
Washington
Shore
Foster
Boston
Scott
Chicago
Mitchell
Cleveland
Gus" Williams
George Foster
Cicotte
Jim Scott
America
Willie
Carl Wellman
Jack Fournier
Walter Johnson
Sully's Stuff in Europe Gridiron Season Upset
A brief play by play note notes a notable upset in the gridiron season as a standout player pushes through with a five yard chalk line across small European fields, signaling a surprising shift in play.
Gophers Work to Smooth Raggedness After Iowa Win
Minneapolis reports the Gophers strive to erase raggedness seen in the Iowa game. The piece notes Northwestern’s neat play, a $25,000 offer to Frank Goth, and Clark Griffith’s Alaska training plan for its ball club.
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Frank Goth
Iowa
Clark Griffith
Alaska
Passing controversy at Yale and Willard management shifts
The text notes Yale star spillover amid professionalism purge, LeGore’s passing referenced amid ouster. Willard’s managers reduced to three as he contemplates self-management. Bunny Brief fails to meet major league weight. A Chicago football player commits suicide, reflecting cynics’ view of repeated prior attempts.
All American team favored for Hot Stove pennant
A St. Louis writer selects the All American squad to win the Hot Stove league pennant as Halloween season nears and neighbors’ kids raid porches in a seasonal joke. The Pacific Coast league is cited as ending the season to start a new one.
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St. Louis
Gophers Drill For Illinois in Week Scrimmage
October 26 report from Minneapolis describes Minnesota freshmen studying trick formations while regulars refine rough areas as they prepare for Illinois. The piece notes fan praise for the team’s recent play and coaching staff attributing a lopsided Iowa game to Iowa’s weak defense. The article emphasizes the anticipated contrast when facing Illinois defense.
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Minneapolis
Gophers
Illinois
Towa
Minnesota
Iowa
Sammy Gross Named Top Iowa City Merchant Prize Winner
Iowan star quarterback Sammy Gross received all prizes offered by Iowa City merchants for the most consistent play in the gloom of the Minneapolis game. Jewelry theater tickets barber shop dye bills meerschaums and other gifts were awarded to him after Saturday’s contest.
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Iowa City
Sammy” Gross
Iown Eleven
Minneapolis
Tillie Walker's coast trip sparks marriage rumor in Browns tale
Slugging out fielder Tillie Walker of the St. Louis Browns plans a coast trip to marry. The comic line hints Ban Johnson might have halted the journey if he could. The piece hints at another unlikely Tillie production in the era.
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Tillie” Walker
St. Louis Browns
Harn-Stonning
Ban Johnson
Tillie
All-Stars Selected By Themselves in Star Lineup
New York date line notes an all-star organized team chosen by ball players themselves. The roster features three St Louis players among top American and National leaguers with a batting order including Cobb Collins Speaker Merkle Maisel Schalk Snyder and pitcher list Alexander Johnson Mamaux Toney Leonard.
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New York
St. Louis
Shotton
Browns
Bancroft
Phillies
Cobb
Tigers
Collins
White ’Sox
Speaker
Red
Red. Sox, Outfield. Merkle, Giants, First’ Base. Maisel
Yanks
Schalk
White’Sox
Snyder
Cardinals
Alexander
Johnson
Mamaux
Toney
Leonard
Sisler
Brown
Hollander Martin De Groot Held for Grand Jury
Hannibal Missouri October 26 Martin De Groot Hollander charged by U S officials with importing Mrs Kaspar Van Os for immoral purposes was bound over to await action by the U S grand jury by U S Commissioner A R Smith after a preliminary hearing Interpreter Otto Schulten testified De Groot not held under the Mann Act but under section 3 of the immigration act of February 20 1907 Charles A Lich of St Louis with the U S immigration department attended The bond of 1000 could not be posted and he will remain in the city jail until the grand jury meets December 6
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Hannibal,mo
Martin de Groot
United States
Kaspar van Os
Holland
United States Grand Jury
A. R. Smith
Smith
Otto Schulten
Fire Company No. 1
de Groot
Charles. A
St. Louis
United States Immigration Department
Federal league plans New York club for next season
New York reports Jim Gilmore declares the Federal league will plant a club in Manhattan next season and promises a top quality, easily accessible plant on the island. He asserts the move is definite, with teams like St. Louis Newark Kansas City and others in contention to lose a club amid turbulent times.
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New York
Federal League
Maneet
Jim Gilmore
Jim
Feds
Manhattan
Gilmore
Kansas City
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Buffalo
Baltimore
Newark
Brooklyn
Matteawan
Belevue
Whales
Kansas_ City
Network
Gotham
Judge Sullivan Sustains Appeal In Chicago Teachers Strike
Judge Denis J. Sullivan sustains an appeal from the Chicago Teachers Federation. The appellate court overturns Judge O'Connor’s injunction issued September 23, barring federation members from teaching in Chicago public schools by order of the board of education.
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Chicago
Denis J. Sullivan
O'Connor
Chicago Teachers’Federation
Board of Education
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