Murphy’s Outrage Threatens Baseball Honor
New York Sept 25. Chicago Cubs president Charles Webb Murphy faces strong pushback as he questions baseball integrity and accuses National League clubs of a conspiracy. The disputes surround Tom Lynch and a tainted world series legacy, with Bresnahan Pressuring Murphy for an apology and calls for league action to restore dignity.
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Bookmakers Arrested at Havre de Grace Meet
Baltimore reports police seized about fifteen bookmakers after the last race. Judge Harlan granted an injunction to prevent state interference with racing at Havre de Grace through next Monday. The State Attorney General Poe may appeal to stop racing next year. Bookmakers were briefly held by a Havre de Grace magistrate before release.
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Women Golf Enthusiasm Shines At Laurel Heights Tourney
More than a dozen women attended a club reception at Laurel Heights and joined on course drills and a driving contest. Members praised the sport and many planned to join. Doctors, lawyers, bankers and scribes form four-team entry. a professional men’s tourney and handicap matches are planned. Weather permitting, a postponed match between teams led by Smith and Dillon may occur at 4 this afternoon.
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Funeral Toast Promises Eternal Community Bond
The speaker pays tribute to a longtime local figure, noting forty years of residence and ongoing presence with hopes of many more. He jokes about the future, saying they look forward to burying him locally, reflecting a scherzando mood in a eulogistic sendoff.
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Murphy orders ban on drinking and smoking by Chicago players
Chicago National League president Charles W Murphy announced a strict policy against drinking and cigarette smoking by Chicago players. He cited a 1910 World Series incident involving intoxication and emphasized setting a proper example for 18 to 20 year olds joining the club. He recalled past issues in Cincinnati with road trips and intoxication tactics.
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Opening game set for New York October 8 in world series
New York will host the opening game of the world baseball series on Tuesday October 8 with a schedule alternating between New York and Boston until the series ends. Boston will control ticket sales in its city and the commission set dates prices and eligible players. Umpires chosen are Klem and Rigler for the National League and O'Loughlin and Evans for the American League.
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Baseball Scores and Schedule From Yesterday and Today
In the American League yesterday New York beat Boston 5 to 1 while Chicago defeated St Louis 6 to 2 and Cleveland won 7 to 3 over Detroit. Today's games include New York at Boston and Rees at Philadelphia postponed by rain. Chicago visits St Louis for two games.
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National League Matchups Set Across Cities
National League schedule lists Boston at New York, Philadelphia at Brooklyn, and St. Louis at Pittsburgh, outlining three cross city duels for upcoming games.
Pacing Team Breaks Record in Kalamazoo Meet
In Kalamazoo Michigan on September 25 1902 Di rect Hal and Prince Direct earlier record of 205 tied to Memphis was broken by Minor Heir and George Gano driven by McCarr who shaved half a second off the time The pair plan another attempt on Thursday
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Shelton to meet Genall in post gym bout tonight
Fighting Jack Shelton, who stopped Young Howard in one round at the army post, faces Joe Genall of Kansas City in a cruiserweight bout at the post gymnasium tonight.
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Chelton and Genail Heady for the Gong
Kansas City’s Joe Genail and Fort Sam Houston opponent Fighting Jack Shelton to headline a ten round main bout. Semi finals feature Young Sweeny versus Young Mack at 118 pounds eight rounds. Local weigh ins near 127. Other preliminaries include Jack White vs Young Fleishman at six rounds and a four round opener.
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East Side Lightweight Shelton Recounts Setback
Joe Ohl, secretary of the Athletics, recalls backing Jack Shelton of St Louis as a top lightweight. Shelton explains a bad match while away with the club hurt his eastern trip, noting the defeat was his only loss in six bouts and came against a heavier opponent by 15 pounds.
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Klausites sweep Raybould in Turner Bowling opener
In week two of the Turner Bowling League at Turner alleys, Klausites won both games against Raybould by solid margins. First game scores show Klausites 250 to Raybould 210, led by strong strikes and spares across multiple frames. Second game totals were Klausites 252 to Raybould 230 with balanced contributions from Klausites players and Raybould’s steady scoring.
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Middy Middkiff Tops Highlanders Batting Order
Harry Wolverton, manager of the Yankees, places Middkiff, ex Broncho star, at the head of the Highlanders batting order. In Cleveland Friday Middy hit a two bagger and a single in five appearances. New York writers claim the former San Antonian has a mortgage on the third base job.
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Browns to Train in Waco Next Spring
The St. Louis Browns will use Waco Texas as spring training quarters next year after approval by the Waco Business Men's club. About 45 players will be sent to Cotton Palace park for practice and a team representative is expected soon to finalize contracts. A separate note mentions Sir George Kekewich saying world vegetarian conversion hinges on vegetarian cooks.
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