Braves and Athletics Infield Set for Sensational Series
New York Oct 6 In the coming series for the world title the infields of the Boston Americans and Philadelphia Americans are expected to produce many thrilling plays on offense and defense. Analysts note Johnny Evers Eddie Collins Joe McMarinville Stuffy McInnis Ron Baker Heinie Schmidt and other stars as the pace setters. Both lineups are described as superior to most big league clubs with veterans and rising talents freighting the action in every pennant game.
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Braves Play Rings Around Dodgers Infield Comparisons
An infield matchup preview contrasts Boston and Philadelphia players for key positions. Schmidt and McInnis at first base, Evers and Collins at second, Barry and Maranville at short, Baker and Smith at third, with 1914 stats and fielding averages cited to gauge edge in hitting and defense.
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AP Reports World Series Coverage to The Item Office
Associated Press manager Melville S. Stone states that all games of the World Series will be transmitted daily to The Item via AP wires from the ball grounds to The Item’s telegraph room, then to the street. This expedition aims for the fastest possible transmission into Mobile.
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Mobile Item
Melville S. Stone
Associated Press
Mobile
World Series descriptive running story on leased wire
The Associated Press will provide an E S descriptive running story of the world series games for editors. It will include all plays that enter into the box score or player records, but balls and strikes will not be carried. MELVILLE E. STONE, General Manager.
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Melville E. Stone
Federal League Pennant Fight Nears Climax
Chicago faces Kansas City in a double header as it closes on Indianapolis in a tight pennant race. Both teams have three games left, and the outcome hinges on the remaining results with Chicago needing minimal losses by Indianapolis to clinch.
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Kentucky Futurity To Decide Harness Classic Champion
The Kentucky Futurity for three year old trotters will be decided at the Kentucky Horsebreeders Association meeting in Lexington today. The $14 000 stake crowns the year's championship in its class.
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Kentucky Horsebreeders’ Association
Dillon Wins Referee Decision Over Flynn in Kansas City
In ten fast rounds on Monday night in Kansas City Jack Dillon of Indianapolis defeats Jim Flynn of Pueblo Colorado on a referee's decision. No knockdowns occurred and both fighters finished strong.
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Kansas City
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
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White easily defeats Yoakum in ten round boxing match
Charley White, lightweight, easily beat Stanley Yoakum of Denver in a ten round boxing match in Kenosha Wisconsin last night with White gaining the clear edge throughout the bout.
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St Louis season ends with 4 3 loss to Chicago
Chicago defeats St Louis 4 to 3 as seventh inning errors spark a three run surge. Zimmerman Swart and an out plated St Louis runs, while Perritt Perdue Williams Snyder sided with Chicago. In New York, Demaree limits Philadelphia in a 4 0 win as Smith shines in New Yorks shutout of visitors.
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Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthens System
Describes Old Standard tonic as a true tonic and safe appetizer for adults and children. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. Priced at 60 cents.
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Mack Regulars Defeat Yankees in World Series Prep
Philadelphia Oct 6 The Athletics regulars defeated the New York club 2 to 0 as they finalize plans for the world series. Most regulars played except McInnis who has two sore fingers. Bressler and Shawkey pitched three innings apiece, allowing only one hit each.
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Games Today in the American League
New York visits Philadelphia in clear conditions at 8 p.m. Washington travels to Boston in cloudy weather for a 3 p.m. start.
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Early baseball doubleheaders and weather report
National League schedules show Boston at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at New York both at 1 30 p m under clear skies. Federal League matches include Kansas City at Chicago with 1 30 p m start and St Louis at Indianapolis under clear skies at 3 p m. Pittsburgh visits Baltimore at 1 45 p m and Brooklyn plays Buffalo in a 3 30 p m forecast under cloudy conditions.
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Eastern baseball season ends with doubleheaders today
Eastern NL clubs conclude the season with doubleheaders featuring the Giants vs Phillies in New York and the Superbas vs Braves in Brooklyn. The last Wednesday games were moved up to today by club agreement as Braves and Giants seek a rest before the post season series.
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Athletics Start Secret Practice for World Series Preview
Philadelphia Oct. 6 The Philadelphia American baseball club opened secret drills for the world championship series with the Boston Braves including a hard forenoon drill and plays to counter the National champions. The team also faced the New York Americans in an afternoon game.
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No Overtures to Federals Reported by Johnson
Chicago October 6 Associated Press President B B Johnson head of the American league says organized baseball has not and will not seek peace with the Federal league. He dismisses reports that AL club owners discussed a settlement with Federal league president James A Gilmore as nonsense and insists there was no inquiry for a camp or peaceful adjustment.
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Associated Press
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American League
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Tommy Rot
Auburn Team Put Through Gruelling Scrimmage
Auburn, Oct. 6. The Auburn varsity played the entire first quarter without substitutions, followed by mixed lineups including freshmen in the third and final periods. Coach Donahue plans tough scrimmages this week to shape the team for Florida, aiming to surpass last year’s 55 to 0 victory over the Gators.
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Denver Wins Third Game In Interleague Play
Denver Western league team defeats Indianapolis 11 to 5 in the Monday interleague game held in Denver Colorado. The win marks the third victory in the series for the Denver squad.
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Chicago Holds Slender Lead in Federal League
Chicago moved ahead in the Federal League by defeating Kansas City 2 to 0 as Fisk relieved Fast in the third inning. Cullop and Wasterly joined Fisk and Wilson on the mound for Chicago. Baltimore lost to Pittsburgh 8 to 1 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second due to pitching. darkness ended the second game in the eighth. Buffalo beat Brooklyn 4 to 3 in the opener of a series, with Anderson and Young delivering key hits. Indianapolis defeated St. Louis 16 to 8 in a high scoring affair marked by miscues. Groom, Crandall, Kaiserling led Indianapolis while Mullin and Rariden contributed for St Louis.
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Mayor Curley to Lead Royal Rooters to World Series
Boston Mayor Curley will lead the Royal Rooters a Boston band of baseball enthusiasts to Philadelphia for World Series games against the Braves. The group has supported the Boston team in major series in recent years and will attend the events Saturday.
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