James Will Lose Effect in Series Says Joe Tinker
Joe Tinker argues the Athletics will win the series due to the emery ball being banned and signal detection by Mack’s Braves rivals. He cites James losing a key weapon, signals advantage, and calls the pitching staffs roughly balanced with a three pitcher approach. He predicts six games at most.
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Wife of Jensen Sues Overloading of Francis H. Lew Gett
The widow of Jens Jensen, who disappeared with the steam schooner Francis H. Lew Gett, sues the ship owners for 15000 dollars alleging the vessel was overloaded and unseaworthy.
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Austin and Salt Bring Smokers to Seattle Arena
Three athletic clubs will stage smokers in Seattle this winter. Austin and Salt prepare a gym at the Arlington hotel basement with an enlarged floor and seats for about a thousand. The Elks and Seattle Athletic Club join, with events planned about monthly. Austin and Salt start in about three weeks.
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Cubs Beat Sox in Opening Post-Series Clash
Attendance reached 21 744 as the Cubs defeated the Sox 4 to 2 in Chicago. A players share totaled 7 563.15. The article notes that until 1874 Japanese doctors vaccinated patients on the tip of the nose.
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Stufty McInnes Injured Forces A's Change Plans
Philadelphia October reports Connie Mack reveals star first baseman McInnes is bruised in hand from a pitched ball and out since September. Jimmy Walsh considered as replacement while Harry Davis might serve if needed. fans line up for the first game as ticket scalpers seek high prices.
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Seattle Boxer Dies in Big Lake Train Wreck
Barry Corbett a Seattle boxer and navy yard employee was killed in the Big Lake Minnesota train wreck. He fought in sailors boxing bouts at Bremerton and Port Orchard and in numerous sailors smokers. News of his death reached K Shellhamer via letter from his aunt Mia. Olive Lavewin of Big Bend Minnesota seeks Corbett's mother and sister in the West.
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Mount Union Beats Michigan 25 to 7 in Ann Arbor
Mount Union College defeated Michigan 25 to 7 at Ann Arbor on October 8. Michigan scored first but Mt. Union answered with a strong rally to secure the victory.
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Record Lowers World Mark in Tennessee Stake Heat
Lexington October 8 Directum 1 lowered the world record for the third heat with a time of 1.59% in the final heat of the Tennessee stake, which he won.
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Indianapolis Wins Federal League Pennant Again
Indianapolis defeats St. Louis by a wide margin to clinch the Federal League pennant for the second time in as many years. The squad is managed by Bill Phillips.
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Emery ball allegations surface in Pittsburg baseball clash
The piece notes that Pittsburg players accuse Bill James of using an emery ball and sandpaper on the ball, with talk of legal changes near the time. It mentions Stallings and Seattie William preparing for the opener, plus Connie Mack facing setbacks as the Athletics endure injuries. Whitman scores 36 in practice against Walla Walla, and Tacoma Eagles host main events featuring Frenchie Valse and Sammy Good. The Rainier Valley A C game is set as the varsity squad faces its scrubs, while the seconds show strength in a three-try rally.
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First Whip matinee draws large Moore audience
The first matinee of The Whip drew one of the season’s largest crowds at the Moore. The cement will run for the rest of the week with another special priced matinee on Saturday.
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