Ban Johnson Won't End World Series Despite Talks
Frank G. Menke argues the World Series will not be abolished or allowed to lapse. He says fans want cheaper seats, but owners rely on postseason revenue. without a series, baseball finances would collapse and many clubs struggle toward bankruptcy.
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Windsor Results First race at six furlongs
Thoroughbred results list Miss Fox winning the first race at six furlongs with 108 pounds, time 1 133-5, followed by Otero and Master Wray among others. Subsequent races include Tra Lee winning at five and a half furlongs, Fruit Cake top at five and a half furlongs, Korshage securing six furlongs, Star of Love in the mile and 70 yards, Wynoke leading the mile and a sixteenth, and Ralph S. winning the mile and 20 yards with full field details and times.
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Vivian
Dominick
Otero
iYourg
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Master Wray
Last Spark
Joe Gaity
Prince Philis Thorpe
Maid of Framme
Gay Life
Sir Arthur
Tralee
Howard
Little Birdie
Smith
Finnigan
Molesworth
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Luzzi
Test
Rose Mary
Odd Cross
Teeto
Beverly James
Ada Anne
Fruit Cake
Mab
Bon Otis
Merimee
Enjoy
Miss Tipperary
Old Drury
Conowingo
Korshage
Williams
Lohengrin
Dreyer
Raoul
Dignity
Droll
Greenwood
Ponte Fract
Steel Cliffe
Amulet
Trajan
Recluse
Star of Love
Stearns
Hauberk
Peake
Little String
Thurbur
All Smiles
King Box
Christophine
Judge Wright
Wynoke
Davenport
Dundreary
Willams
London Girl
Lady Spirituelle
Darlworth
Thanksgiving
Glomer
Alde
Ralph S
Captain Bravo
Courley
Thomas Callaway
Luther
Waxemall
Bogart
Cuttyhawk
Black Frost
Clara Morgan
Tatiana
Rhodes
Seven Cities Bid for Amateur Union Championships
Seven cities will bid to host the Central Amateur Athletic Union championships this winter. Bids will be presented at the association meeting next month. Chicago seeks the event except for boxing.
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Latonia Racecard Results Summary
The Latonia meet lists seven races across six furlongs to over two miles. Winners include Fixer in race one, Mars Cassidy in race two, Westy Hogan in race three, Pit Jr in race four, Bayberry Candle in race five, Lahorne in race six, and Syrian in race seven with detailed times and jockeys noted.
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Louder
Snowdrift
Tush Tush
Stephen R
Mistret
Stoutheart
Connaught
Langhorne
Converse
Westy Hogan
Robinson
Believe Me Boys
Mary Belle
Goose
Butterscotch II
Highland Lad
Solveig
Sir Welltons
Geo. C. Love
Pit Jr
Star Hawk
Buxton
Star Jasmine
Callahan
Killana
Rancher
Fair Mac
Hodge
Bayberry Candle
King Gorin
Vogue
Andres
Syrian
Luke
Margaret XII
Brown
Yenghes
Hanover
Sleeth
Sun God
Hocnir
Laurel results first race at 512 furlongs Triple Crown 109 wins
In the opening Laurel race for 512 furlongs Keogh's Triple Crown 109 won with Yellow Stone 117 taking second and Cheer 109 finishing third. Race time 1 07 4 6. Other horses listed include Chemung Kathryn Gray Polinum Queen of the Sea Supernal Right Palisade Ophelia V Sargon II. The second through seventh races followed with various winners and times.
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Yellowstone
Traxler
Cheer
Davies
Chemung
Kathryn Gray
Polinum
Queen of the Sea
Supernal
Right
Palisade
Northwood
B. Haynes
Shannon River
W. Allen
Hanson
Lady Barbary
R. Ball
Tragedy
Tom McTaggart
Ambrose
Baily
Crank
Queen of the Water
Waukegan
N. K
T. Perrington
Simplex
W. Kelsay
Orahum
Plaudit
Sandhill
C. Burlingame
J. Butwell
Buzz Around
Hansen
Captain Parr
Young Emblem
March Court
Orpet H
Piker
High Tide
Song of Valley
Sepoct
Functionnaire
B. Klerger
Brave Cunarder
Sevillian
A. Schuttinger
Virole
Roadmaster
Hidden Star
Senator Casey
Napier
Bonnie Lee
Cincinnati Signs 17Yearold Pitching Marvel Febris
Cincinnati manager Mathewson adds a phenom from Ripley Ohio, a 17 year old who broke into the major leagues. In his last amateur game Febris struck out nineteen batters as the catcher kept going down to field the pitched balls.
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Illinois Defeats Purdue 14 to 7 in Big Eleven Matchup
Illinois defeats Purdue 14 to 7 on Stuart field as Ma combber Anderson and Macomber connect on two long passes. Macomber scores twice and kicks goals for Illinois while Huffine stars for Purdue with a touchdown and Beaucher adds a kick. Referee Magison. Time 15-minute periods.
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W. C. Knight
Beaucher
Sid Hatch’s Long-Distance Record Acknowledged In Chicago
Chicago, Oct. 28. Sidney Hatch, 38, recently ran Milwaukee to Chicago in 14 50 30 marking him as a veteran of numerous hard endurance races. He has won six All Western Marathons, dominated Yonkers Marathon in 1911 with a record 2 30 40, and claimed titles in 1905 1907 1912 1914 1915.
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Sid Hatch dominates multiple marathons from Yonkers to Chicago
The Hatch clan chronicles Sid Hatch’s racing since New Year’s Day 1909 as he places in Yonkers and wins the Chicago Marathon on January 17. He dominates Chicago River View Park events, runs 100 miles in 16:07:24, wins in 2:44:00:15, then posts 95 miles Milwaukee to Chicago in 14:50:30 and a 2:45:00 finish at River View Park later that year. He also sets bests in 26 miles 385 yards under harsh weather and claims an 8:01:00 Chicago Maywood Marathon victory while facing rivals like Al Corey in 1908 and Olympic hurdles across London 1908 and St. Louis 1904.
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McLoughlin Plans Another Comeback After Defeat
Maurice E. McLoughlin, returning from an Eastern tennis invasion, blamed erratic play and lack of control rather than form or stamina for his loss to Church. He stated his condition was better than in 1915 and vowed to try again, saying stiff competition is needed to sharpen his game.
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Harvard Crushes Cornell 23 to 0 on Gridiron
Harvard dominated Cornell in Cambridge as Eddie Casey Horween and Thatcher led a strong line and defense. The 25 000 spectators saw Harvard extend a safe second half as reserves saw action and the Crimson outplayed the Ithacans in every phase of the game.
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Johnny Aitken Wins Gold Cup Auto Race at Sheepshead Bay
Johnny Aitken shattered records by completing 100 miles in 56 minutes 37 seconds at Sheepshead Bay to win the Harkness gold cup, averaging 105.86 mph. He beat 21 rivals while Dario Resta faltered after leading early and breaking a crankshaft. Frank Galvino finished second in 66 minutes 45 seconds.
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American Season Profitable Says AL President
Chicago report quotes B. B. Johnson, American League president, noting the season was profitable overall. Only one club, Philadelphia, lost money while other teams recovered losses through Federal League competition.
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Chess Tourney at Y M C A Draws Tight Finish
The Y M C A chess tournament remains a close race with Ira M. Avent leading before a clash where C W Schauer beat him two of three games. White Morris holds 12 wins and 2 losses and looms as a probable winner alongside Avent and Schauer.
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Northwestern Triumphs Over Drake In 40-6 Victory
Northwestern dominance at Evanston as Ellinwood scores first on straight plays, Driscoll adds the extra, Drake’s lone touchdown came after a fumble near Northwestern’s goal line. In the second half Murphy’s subs limit Northwestern to two more touchdowns.
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Princeton Eleven Beats Dartmouth 7 to 3 in Tight Battle
Ed die Driggs stars for Princeton scoring a 55 yard sprint after intercepting a Dartmouth pass to lift Princeton over Dartmouth 7 to 3 at Princeton. Dartmouth had a field goal by Captain Gerrish but Driggs adds a key touchdown and strong punting as Princeton battles back.
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Yale AVENGES ITSELF ON W and J ELEVEN
Yale today humbled Washington and Jefferson 36 to 14 at New Haven. Five Yale backs crossed the goal line and Harry LeGore kicked a field goal as Yale dominated with strong running and accurate yet incomplete passing. Nuss of W and J was injured near Yale’s goal line after a sequence of McCreight passes.
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