Philadelphia Phillies Triumph Over Braves For 1915 NL Title
Philadelphia clinches the National League championship with a 4 0 win over the Boston Braves as Alexander hurls a one hitter. Patsy Moran Day honors at Braves Field draw thousands including Governor Walsh who presents Moran a floral horseshoe. Cravath hits a homer and drives in three RBIs, paving early lead.
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Phillies Win Pennant Sparks Citywide Jubilation
In Philadelphia on September 29 a wave of enthusiasm swept the business district as scoreboards flashed that the Phillies had clinched a pennant. Old and young fans celebrated on City Hall Plaza while Cravath’s homer cleared the bases and sparked cheers. Municipal workers and clerks peered from windows as the national flag omen spread through the city.
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Wave of Speculation Sweeps Wall Street Across the Nation
New York September 29. A great wave of speculation engulfs the country from coast to coast, dwarfing the feverish days before 1907. Wall Street authorities report crowds at the exchange and curb markets, with standing room scarce. Men perspire, tug, and shout around tickers as they fight for places.
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Rolph Elected Mayor in General Election
Rolph wins the mayoral race with a strong vote lead. Greta Serevent’s candidacy trails, and the overall election result indicates the expected majority outcome.
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Cardinals add Hornsby as new shortstop this season
Sport notes highlight Hornsby joining the St. Louis Cardinals as shortstop. The piece mentions other baseball updates including managers, signings, and league activity, with references to players like Popoloski, Mack, Herzog, Donovan, and Jennings, and to the Federal and Red Sox seasons.
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Colonel H Dominates 2:24 Trot at Great Western Show
At Peoria on September 29 Colonel H overcame two poor starts to win three straight heats in the 2:24 trot, placing first in the final. The Savoy won the 2:25 pace with three straight heats, beating Justice B. Thomas Earl captured the three-year-old pace, with Alex Merriman second and Michael Powers and My Reward money winners. Best times: 2:1234 in the 2:24 trot, 2:10 in the 2:25 pace, and 2:1314 in the three-year-old pace.
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Bruins Win From Cincy With Three Homers
Chicago moved to fourth place by winning a fifth straight game in the series against Cincinnati. Three Chicago homers powered the victory, Zimmerman opening the scoring in the sixth and Schulte tying in the eighth after a Fisher pass. Good tied the count in the ninth, Herzog aided by Vaughn’s grounder fumble and Schulte’s run-scoring single.
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Indians Routed by White Hose in Season Finale
Cleveland pitchers falter as Chicago drains 18 hits in a 18 4 rout. Garret, Carter, Brenton and Cicotte collide with Cleveland bats, with multiple errors and baserunning mishaps sealing the loss. Names include Murphy, Weaver, Collins, Fournier, Blackburne, Meyer, Cicotte and Jones as Chicago tops Cleveland 18 to 4 in the final game of the season.
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Ohio Grand Circuit Races Highlight Mary Putney Victory
In Columbus on Sept 29 Charles Valentine's pacers Judge Ormonde and Dwight Logan led but finished unfinished. Mary Putney won the Horseman's Futurity with 5200 and a 500 cup for owner Chauncey Sears. Mary Putney broke at start then won two heats, setting 2:07 34 in the final heat. Humfast, Colorado Range, Native Spirit and others also earned purses.
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Lost and found notice urging telephoned ads
The first moment after you discover you have lost a watch parasol or whatever it may be telephone your Lost ad to The Whig.
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Detroit Wins In Ninth As Crawford Homers To Right Field
Detroit defeats St. Louis as Crawford drives a double to the right field fence in the ninth, scoring Cobb and Veach for the deciding run. Boston clutched the pennant if Detroit had lost, with a 5 to 2 final score for St. Louis. Bathepress notes Hamilton, Agnew, Lowdermilk, Oldham, Boland and Stanage in the box. Washington also swept Philadelphia in a doubleheader, tying the season high for runs in the second game as Williams collected five hits. First game score 9-4, second game 10-5 in favor of Washington.
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No inter-city baseball series in Greater New York
New York officials announce no inter-city baseball series in Greater New York after a September conference of owners of the New York Nationals New York Americans and Brooklyn Nationals. They state the city has had enough baseball for one season.
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Penns Walkaway Over Alumni Squad in Philadelphia
Philadelphia on Sept. 29 witnessed Penns dominate the Albright team 63 to 0. The Quakers ran through the line and around the ends with ease, while Albright's defense struggled against Penns heavy linemen. The game served as a practice with several changes made to the Penn squad to give players more work.
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Feud for Pennant Narrowed as Leaders Close in Race
Chicago edges Pittsburgh while St. Louis narrowly trails Kansas City in the fading Federal League pennant chase. With four games left, Pittsburgh leads Chicago by five percent and St. Louis by a slim margin, making tomorrow’s results pivotal for all three teams.
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Unclear Street Scores Track Short Sports Schedule
A fragment lists city game results with New York two and Brooklyn three, Chicago five, Cincinnati four, Boston zero, Philadelphia five, followed by no other games scheduled. The text lacks complete context and readable names.
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Washington Beats Philadelphia in doubleheader routs
In the American League first game Washington defeated Philadelphia 10 to 2 then took the second game 20 to 6. Cleveland trounced Chicago 13 to 3 and Detroit won 3 to 2 over St. Louis. No other games occurred.
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Federal League results prompt scattered score line
In Brooklyn 6, Buffalo 7. Pittsburgh 3, Chicago 8. St. Louis 0, Kansas City 1. No other games are scheduled.
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National League Play Today in Major Matchups
Phillies travel to Boston, Reds face Chicago, Brooklyn hosts New York in a set of key NL clashes tonight.
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Baseball schedule notes for American League games
In the American League, Chicago plays Cleveland, while Washington faces Philadelphia. The brief item lists two matchups and venues, reflecting a typical midseason or scheduling note with teams and cities.
Navy Scored Touchdown But Missed Kick vs Catholic U
Annapolis Sept 29 Navy played a two team scrimmage amid relaxed rules with coaches on the field directing play. Navy scored one touchdown against heavier Catholic University of Washington and failed to kick the extra point, with the varied student showing not viewed as encouraging.
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Rebels rout Chicago in wild scoring seventh inning
Pittsburgh led 6 to 3 at the sixth as Allen and Zwilling produced early hits. Chicago tied the game with four runs on four hits and a pair of errors, then took the lead after Doolan’s fly dropped and Mann scored. Final: Chicago 8 Pittsburgh 3 as McConnell, Brown, Wilson, Fischer, Allen, Comstock, Dickson and Berger worked the mound.
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St Louis Beats Kansas City In Pitchers Duel With Home Run
In St Louis on September 29 the score was 1 to 0 as Packard held St Louis to four singles while Davenport conceded four hits. The Cardinals won with a home run in the sixth inning driving over the right field fence. Batters for Kansas City failed to hit with men on base as Packard and Easterly shut them down.
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Buffaloes win opener 7 6 over Brooklyn in shaky game
Buffalo took the first game of the series from Brooklyn 7 to 6 in a contest marked by poor fielding and weak pitching. Key work by Kauff and Magee highlighted Buffalo’s victory while Brooklyn’s offense managed only six runs. Dotter earned the win. Bedient, E. Anderson, Blair, Finneran, Walker, and TL. Smith appeared for the Brooklyn side.
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Dies of His Wounds After Albany Chase
Otto Hooker escaped convict wounded by a patrolman during a chase in Albany Oregon. He died in a hospital shortly after, foiling prosecution for killing Superintendent Minto and wounding Marshal Benson of Jefferson.
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Faithful cough and cold remedy praised by user
A testimonial endorses Dr. King's New Discovery as the best cough remedy for colds, noting it has been used by the speaker and family. The ad emphasizes seasonal need and suggests the product is reliable, with a 50 cent price mentioned.
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