Giants and Athletics Open World Series At Polo Grounds
About 40,000 fans packed Brush Stadium in New York for game one as the World Series began with the pennant winners New York Giants facing the American League leaders Philadelphia Athletics. Bright hitting and brisk fielding drew cheers amid clouded, drizzly skies.
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New York
Brush Stadium
New York Giants
Philadelphia Athletics
Athletics
Philadelphia
Giants
Bender
Giants and Athletics Battle in World Series First Half Mayhem
The opening innings feature Marquard and Bender trading blows as Oldring and Murphy spark the Athletics with timely hits. Baker’s two runs on a towering homer give New York a rallying push, while Marquard and Merkle anchor defense with sharp plays.
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John T. Brush
Giants
Marquard
Murphy
Murray
Oldring
Doyle
Merkle
Shafer
Bender
Fletcher
Barry
New York
Schang
Collins
Tne
McInnis
Herzog
Marnard
Pletcher
Burns
Meyers
Schangut
Chiefs
Mraz
World Series Matinee Draws 3000 Fans to St Emanuel Street
A crowd of about three thousand disrupted traffic on St Emanuel street and gathered for the free world's series matinees. The Item reported play-by-play from the Polo Grounds with an electric scoreboard on The Item building. Fans split between the Giants and Athletics as Philadelphia led and Baker’s homer sparked cheers.
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Dauphin
Conti
Item
Polo Grounds
New York
Associated Press
Giants
Athletics
Philadelphia
Baker
Dallas County Jail Improvement Under Way
Dallas County commissioners met at the Selma courthouse with all members present. The jail committee reported that work on the county jail had started and should be finished within a week or two, per the recommendations of Dr. William H. Oates, state prison inspector.
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Selma
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Dallas County
Court House
William H. Oates
Giants Fall Short as Athletics Dominate Nine Inning Rally
In a rain soaked contest the Athletics push ahead with timely hits and strong defense. Shafer breaks through for the Giants with a first inning single but the A's counter with late runs including McInnis' double and Baker scoring on a fielder’s choice. Crandall, Merkle, and Tesreau hold the line for the Giants before the final innings unveil continued pressure from Philadelphia pitching and a decisive late rally.
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Shafer
Crandall
Barry
MelIapis
Doyle
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Fletcher
Collins
Merkle
Baker
Mclnnis
Athletics
Tesreau
Herzog
Schang
Bender
Testegu
Murphy
Meyrs
Ninth Inn
McLean
Mobile Third in Apportionment for Schools
Special to The Item Montgomery Ala Oct 1 based on 727297 children white and negro of school age in Alabama the per capita for each child this year will be 284 against 269 last year. The apportionment of the public school fund for the year is being made by the department of education following certification from the state auditor showing the amount available. Advanced figures by counties Montgom ery county will get 82058 Jefferson 203707 Mobile 61255 and Dallas 54459 minor changes possible.
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Department of Education
State Auditor
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Jefferson
Mobile
Dallas
Raflroad Commission
Charles Henderson
Weather Forecasts and Readings Forecast for Tonight and Wednesday
Forecasts show generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with light variable winds. Alabama and Mississippi areas expect cloudy nights and Wednesday. temperatures recorded at Royal and Dauphine streets show readings around upper 70s to low 80s with a 2 p.m. reading near 82.
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Fia
Willingham Likely Elected President of Florence Normal School
Special to The Item in Montgomery reports state superintendent Henry Jones Willingham is expected to be elected president of Florence Normal School by the state normal school board. If confirmed, William F. Feagin would be named superintendent of education by Governor O Neall.
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Montgomery
Ala
Henry Jones Willingham
Florence Normal School
State Normal School Board
John B. Weakley
Birmingham
Willingham
William F. Feagin
O'Neal
Americans Bennett and son freed from Sonora custody
James Bennett and his son, both Americans, were released from political detention in Sonora after efforts by American Consul Simpich at Ensenada.
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Associated Press
Washington
James Bennett
Sonora
Simpich
Ensenada
World Series Matinee Coverage at The Item Office
The Item will display every World Series game on an electric scoreboard at its office with expert play by play. Telegraphic coverage via Associated Press will be received daily from Polo Grounds and Shibe Park at 10. The public is invited to follow the series.
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Item
Shibe Park
Associated Press
Wit Ncing
Currency hearings to continue through October 25
Washington reports say the senate currency hearings resume with a set end date of October 25. Defeat of the October 18 termination motion marks ongoing testimony as administration forces seek support for the bill. President Wilson discussed strategy with party leaders as key Democrats are urged to unite.
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Reed
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Nelson
Weeks
Bristow
Crawford
Nee
Shafroth
Hollis
Pomerone
Wilson
Clarke
Kefti
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Wisson
Sike
Nator James
Glass
House Committee
Senate Committee
Guard Officers Meet in Montgomery to Form Association
Officers of the Alabama National Guard will gather in Montgomery on October 26 to perfect an Officers Association. Captain W. P. Screws U S A announced the plans. The meeting will discuss improving all branches, elect officers, perfect organization, and seek legislation at the next session. Governor O Neal is expected to attend with suggestions.
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Cem
Ala
Alabama National Guard
Montgomery
W. P. Screws
O'Neal
Notable Kings Mountain reweighing centennial celebration note
Notable assembly in Kings Mountain North Carolina marks the 123rd anniversary of the battle with visitors from Virginia Tennessee Georgia and the Carolinas. Speakers include Secretary of State Bryan Governor Hooper and Governor Locke Craig. The event recalls colonial victory over British forces and pivotal battles after Camden Sumter and Fishing Creek.
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Virginia
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Ben W. Hooper
Locke Craig
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Three Bodies Washed Ashore in Nome Disaster
Three unidentified bodies washed ashore near Nome as relief efforts begin. The town reports about five hundred residents made homeless by the disaster and says outside aid will be necessary.
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