Kaulf Leads Southern League Sluggers and Batting Champs
In the Southern League final averages Kaulf leads with 363, Eddie Seliins of Chicago is near, Cobb and others top steals and runs. National League leaders include Laderus and Dostes tied for first with 217. Cravath, Cranth, and other stars top batting, Crandall leads with 24 wins among pitchers.
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Ed Walsh Wins Third Straight In Comeback Game
Ed Walsh held St. Louis late to seal his third straight win of the season. Army Day honors were given to Henry P. McCain, adju tant general, with militias and Boy Scouts attending. A guard sword was presented by the White Sox for service in the Philippines. Illinois Governor Dunne gave the dedicatory address as the era toured the world. The Leauge Series was canceled due to bad weather in Minneapolis, cancelling the inter league contest between New Orleans Southern Association club and the Minneapolis club.
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Cark Morrie Suottve KO at TULBA bout
A boxing match ended with Cark Morrie Suottve scoring a knockout at the TULBA event. The fight drew crowd attention as the clock showed 18 minutes before the referee signaled victory amid muted postfight derision.
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Local Firms Sponsor Baseball Championship Trophies
Fomby Jones and Fox Co lead sponsors for a city baseball title with Moore, Headquarters, Harlandale, Lawther Bros., Amens & Oz, and Third Field Artillery invited. Prizes include Kodaks and silk umbrellas, aiming to boost fan interest and uncover hidden local talent.
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New Attendance Records Probable For World Series
New attendance figures are expected if the championship series between the Philadelphia Nationals and the Boston Americans extends six or seven games. The choice of a Boston park for the games could increase capacity to about 60,000, enabling larger crowds and higher gate receipts.
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Braves and Phillies Dominate World Series Attendance Projections
Historic forecasts estimate record crowds near 2.0 million for an expanded World Series under the national commission. If seven games are needed, attendance could exceed 2.6 million, with Boston and Philadelphia drawing the lion’s share across Park capacity.
Federal League Game Results Reported in Rainy Conditions
Federal League results show multiple games decided despite rain. Teams battled steady showers as fixtures wrapped with decisive outcomes and notable performances from key players across venues.
A Wild Pitch and Baseball Play At Cleveland Link
A detailed recount of a chaotic baseball sequence with torn strikes and a wild pitch at the plate. Lajoie on third, Healy at bat, Calpher O Neill mask hit, Garrett fielding miscue, and Healy scoring on a confusing sequence as the play ends with a putout and a near record-tying incident.
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National League scores and World Series plan
Philadelphia routs Boston 8 to 2 as Mayer Nehf and Blackburn supported an offense led by St Tannis. In St Louis, Rob beats Pittsburgh 11 to 1 with Hill Adams and Gib as contributors. The National Commission set the World Series games for Philadelphia October 9 11 and 12 and the series could continue October 14 15 if needed with location decisions by coin toss.
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Club Standing American League Friday Results
Boston games postponed by rain while Chicago defeated BL Tavis 5 to 0. Upcoming schedule includes St Louis at Chicago Joveland at Metroit New York at Philadelphia Boston at Washington with several games slated for Saturday.
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Chicago and St. Louis Batter Save Leads in Rainy Game
In Chicago the game featured players Koob Phillips Agnew Walsh and Schalk amid a rain ruined Washington contest. Final details unclear due to transcription errors.
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Princeton Rutgers Gridiron Match Draws Eastern Fans
A Princeton Rutgers game drew the greatest attention among eastern football enthusiasts as major colleges across the region were listed in upcoming schedules. The report notes heavy interest in contests including Yale vs. Virginia, Harvard vs. Army, and Penn State vs. Pittsburgh, with a vivid scene described as a voice calling from a darkened tent as the event ends.
Port town car incident halts New York service
A disrupted transit report notes a car crash near SEW YORK and Sethe, delaying automobile routes. Officials say the event caused service to be paused while Tywe Meow TWh stations reassess the impact. Police will hold a briefing in Vataor to determine next steps.
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Watignal League Friday Results
In a weather affected day the Chicago-Cindlabgu game was rained out as Philadelphia won 8 to 2 over Boston. St Louis beat Pittsburgh 3 to 2. Brooklyn faced New York, Village played Olin, and Titlssurga hosted St Louis with other results unclear.
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Federal League Game Postponed Amid Rainy Sunday
Unknown teams faced postponement as the Federal League schedule was disrupted by weather. Matchups listed include Wancom Ci Louie at Pilsstee and Arwark at Ballimere with remaining venues affected.
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William M Johnston 1915 Tennis Record Summary
The 1915 season details the record of William M Johnston the 1916 tennis champion. He played fourteen matches against leading national players with both wins and losses listed. The article notes hopes for him finishing atop the annual American ranking and lists match results against opponents such as Griffin Church Washburn Celtoy and McLoughlin among others.
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Rabbit in a ball game at St. Cloud
An odd mid western baseball moment involves a rabbit acting as a makeshift runner for a home team. Whieman hit a solo homer, a rabbit leapt from tall grass to second and third, then dashed toward home plate but the scorer ruled there was no home run due to no touch of a base.
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Southern teams play Atlanta in open weekend slate
Gm Detand two smaller clubs open the season with their first real tests after weather kept practice. Vander Hill draws Southeastern Presbyterian at Nashville while Georgia Tech hosts Mercer. Other games include LSU vs Jefferson at Baton Rouge, Washington and Lee vs West Virginia Wesleyan at Lynchburg, Clemson vs Davidson, Baylor vs Howard Payne, Mississippi A&M at Jackson, Mississippi, and Texas A and M at Oxford Mississippi.
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Big Nine Opens With Western Gridiron Contests
In Chicago a October 2 football slate launches Western Conference play with nine teams in action. Key matchups include Northwestern vs. Notre Dame, Indiana vs. Simpson, Nebraska vs. Duke, and Ohio State against Minnesota as the circuit readies for the conference opener next Saturday.
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Northwestern Uses Phone Direcing In Season Opener
Northwestern University coach FL J Murray directed his team by telephone from the grandstand in the opener against Lake Forest College. Murray said from the stands he could spot things not visible from the field as the planned playcalling method.
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Football Season Really Starts Today Across Nation
New York, Oct. 2. Football season opens with hundreds of college and university teams set to begin play in earnest this afternoon. Major matchups include Yale vs Virginia, Princeton vs Rutgers, Brown vs Trinity, Harvard vs Massachusetts, Army vs Holy Cross, Navy vs Georgetown, Minnesota vs North Dakota, Wisconsin vs Illinois, Purdue vs Washington, Indiana vs Pavia, and Southern California vs Los Angeles A C among others.
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Connie Mack Defends Plans For 1918 Phillies Machine
New York reports Connie Mack, manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, defends his reconstruction plans for 1918 amid fan criticism. He says losses mount but progress is steady, highlighting pitchers as the key to a near all-new field by midseason and promising a stronger club before next season.
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Valley title thin as Nebraska Drake clash tops state schedule
One Missouri Valley Conference game stands out as the key to the valley championship with Nebraska meeting Drake at Lincoln. Oklahoma Aggies battle Missouri, Kansas expected to handle William Jewell, while Kingfisher looms, and interstate games pit Missouri School of Mines against Kansas Wesleyan at Rolla.
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Texas A and M Aggies Open Season With Win
The Texas A and M College football team defeated Aurin Callea eleven 40 to 0 in the season opener Friday. The Aggies showed strength in all phases, with forward passes and strong running key to the lopsided victory as both sides rested many players. Meanwhile Eddie McGoorty learned of a rematch against Les D'Arcy after a telegram from Australia, with Jimmie Clabby set to face D'Arcy next.
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