Vaughn and Mays Picked as Pitchers
Chicago Nationals return from Pittsburg and prepare for the world series opener with the Boston Red Sox. Jim Vaughan is tipped as Chicago’s probable starter and Carl Mays expected for Boston with Ruth a secondary option. Ticket sales are strong with 2000 box seats at 3.30 dollars each, and a home town crowd expected.
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Chicago Nationals
Pittsburg
Boston Red Sox
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago Americans
Anager Ed Barrows
Red Sox
Vaughan
Mays
Jim Vaughan
Mitchell
Rialto
Boston
Carl Mays
Ruth
Walter Craighead
William Veeck
Tes
National League
Congress Hotel
Cubs Favored In Autumn World Series Preview
New York dispatch analyzes the Cubs vs Red Sox for the last prewar world series. It notes Cubs’ stronger infield led by Hollocher and Merkle, vs Sox’s Scott and Coffey, slight Sox edge in outfield, and overall Cubs advantage in pitching and attack.
Cubs poised for world title clash with strong pitching
The article compares Cubs leaders Vaughn Tyler Hendrix and Dongi as left-handers and right-hander, noting Ruth Mays Jones Bush as key box-work for Ed Barrow. Ruth to play outfield. Bush may be the Cubs’ biggest obstacle amid rival Fred Mitchell’s champions. Catchers Agnew Sehang versus Cubs Killifer, debated against Schang.
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Cubs
Vaughn
Tyler
Hendrix
Phil Dongias
Ruth
Mays
Jones
Bush
Ed Barrow
Fred Mitchell
May
Cuming
Red Sox
Agnew
Sehang
Killifer
Schang
Boxing Night at Ryan Field Worth Seeing Wednesday
Fort Sam Houston hosts boxing every Wednesday with a new grand stand at Ryan Field seating over 100. General J. E. Ryan and Lt. R. H E. L. Nicks supervise the project as Lt. Nicks brings a strong lineup including Paul Dixon Andy Dans Ames Jerry Falton Frankie Manilla and Murphy Montez with many new fighters eager to perform. The program begins at 7 30 pm with crowds likely larger than last week and early seating advised for civilians.
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Ryan Field
J. E. Ryan
R. H E. L. Nicks
Fort Sam Houston
Nick
Frankie Manilla
Murphy Montez
Baseball Results From New York and Washington Show Close Scores
Baseball results list several games with Boston beating New York 3 to 2 in New York and a 3 to 1 Philadelphia win over Washington. Chicago split with Detroit, first game 5 to 11 and second 3 to 7, with pitchers and batters named.
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Chicago
Detroit
Danforth
Deverner
Boland
Yelic
Cicotte
Cable
Schalk
Donovan
Stanage
New York
Boston
Causey
McCarty
Inche
Wagner
R. H. EB
Fei Steele
Rariden
Ruede
National League Scores and Batting Totals Mixed Across Doubleheader
The Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburg 4 to 3 in morning play with Martin and O’Farrell on the mound for Chicago and Miller and Schmidt for Pittsburg. Brooklyn and New York split, each winning one game while Philadelphia and Boston also played two, with varied scoring in the doubleheader. Cincinnati defeated St Louis 6 to 3 at Cincinnati as St. Louis A.-?
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Martin
O'Farrell
Miller
Schmidt
By George McManus Breaks Three Records
Lincoln Nebraska reports Sig Haughdall broke three world dirt track records in Lincoln headline announcing half mile mile and two mile events. Local observers credited his speed while officials tabulated times amid September races at the arena.
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Lincoln
Neb
Sig Haughdall
Nebraska
Batters Packard Jaurette and Brock Highlight Inning Mix
In a muddled box score style excerpt from a baseball game, Packard Jaurette and Brock are noted among key batters for an unspecified team. Chicago and Pittsburgh are listed with partial battery pairings and score notes.
Athletic officer at Army post helps Fort Sam Houston sports
Lieut. R. E B. Ja. Nicks, Fort Sam Houston athletic officer, is credited with boosting the Army Baseball League and securing a grand stand at Ryan Field. His leadership as Repair Shop team manager helped push 65 percent of gate receipts from the Repair Shops roosters and promoted boxing programs held there weekly.
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R. E B. Ja. Nicks
Fort Sam Houston
J. A. Ryan
Army Baseball League
Roosters
Nicks
Ryan Field
Whip-po-will Wins One Mile Power Boat Championship
Detroit reports the Whip-po-will of Lake George Yacht Club won the one mile power boat championship after Miss Detroit failed to finish her night trials. In six mile trials Lake George hydroplane averaged high speeds, marking a noted performance at the event.
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Detroit
Mich
North America
Lake George Yacht Club
Detroit Yacht Club
Seegers Overwhelm Fisk in One Sided Affair
Seegers defeated Fisk Company 8 to 1 at Brackenridge Park led by pitcher Jack Youngs. Youngs allowed only one hit through five innings while catcher John Berizes starred behind the plate. Martin’s two-bagger produced Fisk’s lone run. Strauss and Dwyer contributed solid hits for Seegers.
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Grover Cleveland Alexander
Brackenridge Park
Wisky Tire Company
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Youngs
Joh Berizes
Cacher
San Antonio
Main Avenue
Tasseason
Martin
Neemens
Strauss
University of Pennsylvania
Joe Strauss
Univers
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A. & M. College of T 5
Davis
Burnett
Cogers Vee
Risk Life Co
Briggs
Winters
Ledger
Ani
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