Red Sox close in on AL title as Indians win two of four
In New York Boston edged toward the pennant with a home victory to cut the margin to two games. A Red Sox win or Detroit loss tightens the race, while the Browns faltered behind Leonard. Boston rallied in the seventh as Sisler and Weisman misled the pitching, with Shore stepping in for Leonard.
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Red Sox
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Browns
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Lewis
Scott
Gainer
Sisler
Wagner
St. Louis
Shotten
Howard
Lee
Weisman
Shore
Chicago wins final game in Philadelphia series
Chicago swept Philadelphia in the series, winning the final game as Scott eased up in the ninth. Philadelphia scored three runs on two hits and three passes after Weaver's fumble. Eccles left in the third. Morrissette allowed one hit in six innings of relief. Chicago won all games this year in Philadelphia.
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Chicago
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Weaver
Eccles
Morrissette
B.R. H
Felsch
Ewe Weaver
el” Collins
Fournier
Jackson
J. Collins
Blackburn
Schalk
Ce Maver
H Schang
Bankston
Lajoie
Fi McInnis
Kopf
Ss ‘Damrau
McAvoy
Perkins
Seer Rae
Oldring
Pires O'Loughlin
Hildebrand
Cleveland Beats New York in Season Finale On the Road
Cleveland wins 9 to 5 in New York to take three of four games. Russell struggled early as Cleveland piled on runs while Brown relieved and held the visitors. Batteries Michell and O Neil for Cleveland. Russell Brown and Alexander for New York.
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Cleveland
Russell
Brown
R.H.E. Cleveland
Michell
O'Neil
Alexander
Republicans Confident in San Francisco Primaries
In San Francisco on September 27, Republicans predict success for the current county and city administrations in the upcoming primaries and the November election. Mayor Polph, District Attorney Fickart, and most leading officials are running on the Republican ticket.
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Frisco
San Francisco
Cal
Polph
Fickart
Sedalia Pace Run Sees Jay Elmack Second To Black Squaw
In the first heat of the 2:09 pace at Sedalia on the Great Western circuit, Jay Elmack finishes 2:04.34 to near the track mark as Black Squaw wins with Wilson driving. May Direct places third. Elmack is second. Best time 2:04.34. Three year old futurity trot yields Last Sheet first, Tom Axworth second, Della Swanson third. best time 2:21.814. Three year old futurity pace Missouri Earl wins, Zombres Final second, Lady Blacklock third. best time 2:15.14.
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Jay Elmack
Wilson
Black Squaw
Brightenfield
Jay
Elmack
May Direct
Taylor
Tom Axworth
Della Swanson
Missouri -Earl
Zombres
Lady Blacklock
Local Pick-Ups From Springfield Saloonkeepers Meet
Tony Krins Otto Bergmann and Charles Ross attend the Saloonkeepers convention in Springfield. Estate filings include Nancy A. Ashcraft with administratrix discharged and Mat tie P Hart’s inventory filed by Pauline Pittman executrix. Guardian Anna M. Cigarand’s report filed. Albert Heim and spouse Albert attended city on way home from Mrs Breckenridge funeral in Liberty. C H Miller of Kinderhook visited for business and pleasure yesterday.
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Otto Bergmann
Charles Ross
Springfield
Nancy A. Ashcraft
Mattie P. Hart
Billy Smith
Pauline Pittman
Anna M. Cigarand
Pauline Behan
Albert Heim
Palmyra
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
National League results include Chicago 1 Cincinnati 2 and Cincinnati 1 Chicago 5. American League games show New York 2 Cleveland 9 and Philadelphia 5 Chicago 6. Washington 5 Detroit 7, Boston 8 St Louis 4. Federal League scores list Kansas City 3 Baltimore 13 and St Louis 3 Buffalo 2, Newark 0 Chicago 5 Brooklyn 0.
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Brooklyn
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Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
St Louis
Cleveland
Kansas City
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Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Newark
Man on Tracks Sleep Causes Injury Near Hannibal
Clifford Flagg of St Louis sat to rest on a railroad track north of Hannibal and slept as train No 3 from St Louis approached. He was hit, broke a shoulder, bruised head and back, then brought to St Marys hospital in Quincy. He is expected to recover soon. Flagg gave his address as 2211 South Jefferson Street, St Louis.
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Flagg
St. Louis
Hannibal
K. Line
St.Mary’s Hospital
Otis Johnston
Quincy
Plage
St Louis
South
Jefferson Street
Big Dairy Show Opens in Waterloo Iowa
Waterloo Iowa September 27 a large cattle show opened under the Iowa State Dairy association and will continue through the week. The exhibition includes dairy products and creamery machinery and is expected to draw many visitors to Waterloo for the convention of dairy men.
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Waterloo
Iowa State
Dairy. Association
Mmany
Grade Crossing Accident in Rockford Kills One
A Chicago Milwaukee and Gary freight train backed into a street car at a grade crossing in Rockford NL on September 27, killing one man and seriously injuring others.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
Gary
Best Treatment for Catarrh S S S Removes the Cause
Specialists say catarrh comes from infected blood. The S S S Co at Atlanta proves cleansing the blood cures the drip in the throat and bad breath. A vegetable tonic, 8 S S Co offers free medical guidance and testimonials of thousands cured. Take S S S now to restore vigor and health.
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Atlanta
National Wholesale Druggists meet in California
Santa Barbara Cal Sept 27 important problems confronting the drug trade especially those from the European war are to be discussed this week at the National Wholesale Druggists association annual convention. Prominent representatives from across the country attend. Charles A West of Boston serves as president.
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Santa‘ Barbara
Cal
Nationa Wholesale Druggists's Association
Boston
Polish National Alliance Holds 21st Convention in Schenectady
Delegates from Ohio Pennsylvania New Jersey Illinois and other states arrive for the twenty first annual Polish National Alliance of America convention in Schenectady. The organization claims over 160000 members and plans to aid Polish war sufferers will be a leading topic of discussion.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Ilinois
Polish Nationalliance of
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Poland
Cobb Steals 08 as Detroit Beats Washington
Ty Cobb stole third with the base occupied today and sparked a dash back to second after an umpire call. His protest led to his ejection from the game, while Detroit defeated Washington by a final score of 7 to 5.
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Ty Cobb
Rush
Detroit
Georgia Star
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Stanage
Roehling
Dumont
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Ainsmith
Willard the World Champion In Quincy Appearance
The report portrays Jess Willard as a striking figure and crowd magnet in Quincy. Observers praise his height and mass, noting his bashful charm and calm demeanor before fights. Willard travels in a private car and a monster automobile, drawing crowds who line up to glimpse the champion.
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Willard
Jess
Jess Willard
Jack Johnson
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Johnson
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John L. Sullivan
East
Quincy
Names Blurred as World Champion Titles Fly Free
The announcers at the show misname several roles, calling Willard, Jones, Walter Monahan, and others world champion in their fields. The scene includes a roper, a bull thrower, and a plan to label multiple participants as world champions, prompting criticism of the event's accuracy.
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Fom Jones
Walter Monahan
Roper
Ste
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Ty Cobb's bold baserunning sparks talk of wide play
In remarks echoing a wild season, Ty Cobb fans claim he will steal third base and push aggressive tactics. The chatter links his aggressive play to a dramatic Oklahoma mishap, noting Cobb pursues stolen bags with little regard for consequences.
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Cobb
Mandot Dundee bout decisions draw in New York papers
New York sports pages diverge on Mandot Dundee verdicts after Gibbons McFarland clash. Times favors Mandot while Dundee results in a draw. Herald offers another interpretation.
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New York
Mandot
Dundee
Herald
Dandee
World Series price list out at Braves Field
Boston Sept 27 The World Series games to be played at Braves Field next month will have ticket prices from fifty cents to five dollars The highest price is for box seats Grand stand reservations cost three dollars and a special stand behind third base will be two dollars Tickets in three advance blocks cover the first three games Right field bleachers sell for one dollar and bleachers for fifty cents Tickets go on sale at the grounds before each game Capacity is being checked no new stands will be erected
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Braves Field
Boston American League Baseball Club
Braves
Mandot Defeats Dundee In Clever Bout Across Papers
Multiple newspapers report Mandot outpoints Dundee or wins clearly in a cleverly fought bout. World and Telegram note Mandot's decisive performance, while Evening Sun and Tribune describe Dundee shaded or outmatched. Several papers mention a draw risk or near-miss.
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Tribune
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WAIL
GLOBE
SUN
Mardot
Shades Dundee
Dunee
Ty Cobb’s Record With Detroit Tigers Highlighted
A concise review notes Ty Cobb’s ten years with the Detroit Tigers from 1905 onward. It cites a .353 batting average over 1,289 games, 4,085 at bats, 1,729 hits, 875 runs, and 485 stolen bases, averaging about 48 per season.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Detroit
Tigers
St Louis Cards Surpass Phillies in Year Run Total
The St Louis Cardinals have outscored the Philadelphia Phillies this season, emphasizing that runs determine ballgame outcomes as clubs chase wins and improved standings.
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St. Louis
Phillies
Willard Claims Victory Over Traveling Wild West Show
Jess Willard says he can whip traveling with the Wild West show, including the midget-maul. The assertive remark underscores his confidence in facing varied exhibition challenges.
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Jess Willard
Jess
Lead ing Phils show lone .300 hitter and mixed stats
The lead ing Phils show one .300 hitter, Luderus, ranked fifth in batting with 247, fourth in runs scored, third in sacrifice hits, but last in base stealing and hits. They top the Tf table, which the text notes as a counted metric.
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Luderus
Grant badly burned in Astoria race trials at Sheephead Bay
New York report says Harry Grant, noted Vanderbilt cup winner, suffered severe burns to legs and arms when his car caught fire during elimination trials for the Astoria race at Sheephead Bay. He will miss next Saturday’s contest. Mechanician escaped with minor burns. Ten days in hospital expected. Resta posted the best time at 106 mph amid qualifiers Wilcox Oldfield Rickenbacher Cooper Aitken Haupt.
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Harry Grant
Astor CIA
Sheephead Bay
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Wilcox
Oldfield
Rickenbacher
Cooper
Resta
Aitken
Haupt
Turks Expel Catholic Priests From Constantinople
Private advices from Constantinople report Turkish authorities expelling Catholic priests from the city. Moscow and London sources note the action as part of mounting religious pressure amid tensions in the region.
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Sofia
Reuters Telegram Company Bays
Constantinople
Chicago Beats Brooklyn Bill Bailey Shuts Out Brooklyn
Chicago defeated Brooklyn as Bill Bailey pitched a shutout allowing three scattered hits. Brooklyn could not reach third base while Chicago totaled five runs on nine hits. Batteries: Bailey and A. Wilson for Chicago. Wilson, Upham, H. Smith for Brooklyn.
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R.h.le
F. Wilson
Upham
H. Smith
Bailey
A. Wilson
Bruins Rout George and Snyder in double win surge
Chicago defeats Cincinnati in both ends of a Sept. 27 doubleheader. In game one George weakens after a four-hit rally, while Mulligan Schulte and Williams contribute. In game two Chicago jumps Snyder early and maintains lead. Griffth hits a two-base, F Williams a home run, Lavender parts the mound, and Cy Williams adds power as Chicago climbs from last place.
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Snyder
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Shanty Break-in Reported In Quincy
Robert Craig of 833 Jackson reported to police that someone broke into his shanty along the river during the past week. Several blankets trot lines and cooking utensils were stolen. Professor A J Gunderson of the University of Illinois horticulture department inspected orchards in Adams County yesterday. He and farmer Rusk visited the McVay orchard near Mendon the Thomas orchard near Columbus and the L G Holk orchard near Camp Point.
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Jackson
A. J. Gunderson
Horticulture Department
University of Illinois
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University
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Rusk
McVay
Mendon
Thomas
Columbus
L. G. Holk
Camp Point
Attorney in Camden Bank Plans Hurt by Elevator Fall
H. E. Schmiedeskamp, attorney living at 300 North Twenty fourth street, rests at home after a fall at the Quincy Show Case plant. He ventured to consider fixtures for a Camden bank project and stepped into an open elevator shaft on the second floor, plunging about 18 feet to the basement. He fractured his collar bone and bruised his back and other parts of his body.
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Street
H. E.‘ Schmiedeskamp
Quincy Show Case Company
Camden
Woman, Anna Jones, Injured After Fall on Seventh Street
A colored woman named Anna Jones fell from the sidewalk at Seventh and Broadway yesterday noon and sustained a bad head cut. She was transported home on Seventh Street between York and Kentucky by police ambulance.
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Seventh Street
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Kentucky
Y M C A Introduces Partial Tuition Plan And Activities
The Y M C A votes a partial weekly tuition plan for members with junior and employed boys paying 25 cents and seniors 50 cents weekly. Oct 1 expirations, Oct 15 renewals marked by a big feed. Moose whist and dance scheduled Wed eve at 510 Maine with 15 cent admission. Nearby mission festival in Jacksonville featured multiple ministers. A local group plans a country trip to gather loose nuts with a baked ham lunch at 4 pm Blue Ribbon Buffet 514 Hampshire.
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Blue Ribbon Buffet
Hampshire
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