Texas magnates approve deal over Oklahoma issue explained
The Associated Press reports Bob Hedges of the St. Louis Browns has bought the Oklahoma City Texas League franchise. The deal reportedly won Texas league managers approval at their San Antonio meeting, serving to explain why no row occurred at the prior Sunday gathering. Hedges had long sought a Texas League farm club, adding color to the rumor.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday's Baseball Games
The standings show New York 144 wins 94 losses for a .650 percentage, Chicago 148 88 for .627, Pittsburg 61 84 for .421, Philadelphia 146 79 67 for .541, Cincinnati 0 0, Brooklyn 142 80 82 for .494, and Boston 144 88 106 for .455. Today schedule includes New York at Brooklyn and Chicago at St. Louis.
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Games Today
Uncertain sports pairings and weather notes
Philadelphia 6-0 Washington 2-8 Boston 4-7 New York 1-0 Detroit Cleveland rain St Louis Chicago wet grounds Philadelphia in Washington Boston in New York Detroit in Cleveland
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Unclear Score Highlights Across Multiple Cities
Reported tallies show Sioux City 13 over Denver 2 in Denver and Topeka 7 Des Moines 0. Pueblo games list 81 and 5 6 for Pueblo, with Lincoln Omaha postponement due to delays from an Omaha team arrival.
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Aviator Ovington Plans 16 Day Fly Across Nation
Earl Ovington aims to depart from Governor's Island by morning with the goal of flying to Los Angeles in sixteen days. He will follow the New York Central to Buffalo and Chicago then pass St. Louis Kansas City El Paso and Southern Arizona. Two mono planes marked U S Mail and 13 will be used and letters from Postmaster General Hitchcock accompany the mission. A private two car train will trail the flight.
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Aviator Fowler to Restart Transcontinental Flight from Los Angeles
Robert G. Fowler, who halted his Sierra crossing attempt, will resume a trans continental flight starting in Los Angeles. He plans to take off around October 10 if he can move his biplane to the southern city in time.
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Cavalry Polo Team Triumphs Over Artillery in Close Match
The Third Cavalry polo team defeated the Third Artillery 4 to 1 at the lower post field. After a fast start by Artillery, Cavalry surged late with Smith guiding two goals. A safety cost Cavalry a quarter goal early, and Cavalry issued a Velie trophy challenge to Eleventh Cavalry. Lineups: Artillery Greble Dunn Gray Wallace. Cavalry A W Smith H B Johnson J B Johnson Boyd.
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Tabasco Kid Elberfeld Shines at Third for Washington Americans
Norman Elberfeld known as the Tabasco Kid delivers a rattling game at third base for the Washington Americans. Though near cast-off, he shows stubborn wit and common sense, letting umpires be and directing taunts at the opposing pitcher and batters.
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Louis Barbour Returns After Three Year Absence
Louis Barbour a San Antonio lad who finished this season with the Springfield club in the Connecticut State league has returned to the city after a three year absence. Since leaving here Barbour played in the South Atlantic Kitty and American associations before joining the champions of the Connecticut league.
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Giants rout Phillies as McGraw’s men near 1911 NL crown
Connie Mack watched the Giants overwhelm the Phillies in Quaker Town with Otis Crandall pitching shutout innings and Merkle Fletcher and Doyle powering the offense. The win tightens New York’s grip on the NL pennant as Chicago battles to avoid a final tie.
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Athletics Dominant Against Left Handed Pitchers
The Athletics won 16 of 22 games against left handers during the past season. In contrast the American League is noted to contain more southpaw pitchers than the National League. Royal Orchestra performs at the Saratoga restaurant daily. Riebe Undertaking Co. offers auto ambulance service at 221 E.Com, phone 3841.
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YMCA Organizes Five Basketball Teams for 1911 Season
The 1911 YMCA basketball season forms a five-team league with a Tuesday double header schedule for five weeks. Teams include Giants, Skookums, Bronchos, Tigers, and Midgets with captains listed. Readies first team for city independent league. gate receipts fund removing a gym floor obstruction.
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Giants Schedule Summary for Early October
The Giants list October games at Brooklyn and at Polo Grounds with two home games and multiple away fixtures. Matches include October 4 at Brooklyn, October 6 at Brooklyn, October 6 Philadelphia at Polo Grounds, October 7 Boston at Polo Grounds, October 9 at Brooklyn, October 10 at Brooklyn, October 11 Brooklyn at ?, October 12 Brooklyn at Polo Grounds.
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Raising Fund to Send Team to Olympics in Stockholm
New York October 4 The drive to raise fifty thousand dollars to send an American team to the Stockholm Olympian games next summer is advancing with subscriptions near one thousand dollars daily. Prof William L Sloan returning from international committee duties, officials plan conferences to defend America's standing in the event.
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Turner Tenor? Eight Captains Named For League Play
Turner bowling section selects eight captains for an eight team nine pine league at a smoker in Turner hall attended by over fifty members. Captains are George Lowther Anton Gloeckner Gus Koch Dan S Dunham George Corning Louis Gutzeit Al Richey and Charles Ling.
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Turner Basketball Organizes Four Team League
Turner hall hosted a four team basketball league meeting to draft a schedule to be completed before the city league opens. Captains listed include S Eggleston R Brown A Michel C Michel C Brosseau H Slimp B Grinsing A Wegel J Judbatchsey J Drake C Dulling R Judmaiter F Chaffin C McCaskill N Zoeller W Oelkers E Rische E Seng F Luther G Michel G Huntress D Heibaum J Converse A Kneeland W Gueldner J Chaffin C Murphy J Dolan E Quercher C Zwicker W Kraft.
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Wig Waggers defeat Troop Lb in 16 to 0 rout
The signal corps used a forward pass heavy attack to beat Third Cavalry, scoring two first quarter touchdowns and one in the third. Twining opened with a 75 yard run after a pass, Burns and Sappi added scores, as the Wig Waggers grab the early lead and seal the win.
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Match Game of Seven Up at Grand Alleys Tonight
A match game of seven up will be bowled tonight at Grand Alleys at 8 30 oclock. John Orme and aceoh Stein will oppose Hendricks and.
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McGraw Aims for Quick Pennant Win Over Brooklyn
New Yorks National League club returns from the west hoping to clinch the pennant with a win against Brooklyn at the Polo Grounds. If they lose they still have nine games left. Mathewson likely starts and may rest for the World Series.
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Giants Hope Cold Weather For Series With Philadelphia
New York sportswriters note that chilly conditions could boost the Giants in the championship series against Philadelphia. Ames Wiltse and Mathewson are highlighted as effective cold weather pitchers, with Wiltse best below fifty degrees and Mathewson dependable in any weather.
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Giants Need One More Win to Secure Title
The Giants are one win from clinching the league championship after a victory over St. Louis. New York now needs one more win and has ten games remaining to seal the title.
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Troopers Beat Hospital Corps 18 0 on Mounted Post Grid Iron
The Third Cavalry F team defeated the Hospital Corps squad 18 to 0 yesterday. Reilly the left half back sparked the attack with effective forward passes and long gains. Jul Herat kicked from the 25 yard line and Walters added a decisive end run for the cavalry victory.
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