How the Season Ended For the Major Leagues
New York and Philadelphia faced the World Series after clinching early leads in 1913. The National League standings saw Philadelphia secure second place as Chicago faded late, while Pittsburgh struggled and St. Louis fell to last. In the American League, Philadelphia and Cleveland battled for runners up as the Athletics built an early lead and the Red Sox edged past for fourth place with San Chicago, New York, and Washington in midpack.
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New York
New Yorks
Philadelphians
Philadelphia
Chicago
Phillies
Deven
Giants
Pittsburg
Cubs
Evers
Pirates
Fred Clarke
Bostons
George Stallings
Braves
Brooklyn
Superbas
Cincinnati
Joe Tinker
Reds
St. Louis
Athletics
Cleveland’s
Clarke Griffith
Clevelands
Mackmen
Red Sox
Mis
Fortune
White Sox
A. Russell
Ed Walsh
Detroit
Cleveland
Browns
St. Louis Browns
Cemmeo
Voy
Eledecwecsecee
Scceeec
Cibceri
Managers Confident of Victory in World Series opener
Contingent lineup details show Giants' Larry Doyle at second base and Mathewson as the expected starter, with McGraw likely pairing Benders against Mack's ace starters. The piece discusses Marquard Tesreau and Demaree for the Giants and Coombs Shawkey Plank and Houck for the Athletics, plus Meyers or Schang catching for Philadelphia.
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Mathewson
Bender
Connie Mack
Benders
Schang
McGraw
Matty
Meyers
Matthewson
Giants
Mack
Athletics
Tacitican
MecGraw
al’ Demaree
Marquard
Tesreau
al” Demaree
Soca Wees
Tony
Demarée
Plank
Gettysburg
Jack Coombs
Philadelphia
Bob Shawkey
Baltimorean
Bush
Brown
Houck
McGrawavil
Ira Thomas
Shafer Misses Postseason Windup Amid Scheduling Confusion
Arthur Shafer misses the post season windup as play is timed for two o clock eastern time with Umpires Klein and Rigeco of the National League and Don.
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Klein and
Rigeco
Don
Two St Louis Teams Battle For Booby Championship
In St Louis on October 7 the Nationals and the local American League club, both strong finishers in their leagues, duel in a seven game series for the booby championship. Nationals hold edge as their pitchers are in better shape.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis Nationals
Nationals
Girl Shot Twice By Demented Printer
A printer Benjamin Roy Surgeon, 27, shot Dora Stravitz, 12, daughter of the theatre proprietor, at a Third Avenue movie theater. She suffered shoulder and hip injuries. Police fought an angry crowd to restrain the suspect, whose notebook contained incoherent writings and names of the late Mayor Gaynor and several actresses.
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Associated Press
New York
Averite Meville Picture Theatre
Dora Stravitzs
Benamin Roy Surgeon
Gaynor
Brooklyn Wins A Loosely Played Game 4 1
Brook lyn beat the Washington Americans 4 to 1 in Hartford in a loosely played afternoon game. Walter Johnson pitched five innings for Brooklyn, contributing two runs and four hits. Hughes relieved Johnson and pitched fairly well.
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Associated Press
Hartford
Conn
Brooklyn
Washington Americans
Walter Johnson
Hughes
Johnson
Chess Champions Tie After 12 Hour Marathon
F. J. Marshall and O. Duras finished their fourth game in New York after twelve hours and 76 moves. Duras, white, adopted an English opening. The series score stands Marshall 3 1 2 to Duras 1 2.
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Associated Press
New York
F. J. Marshall
O. Duras
Duras
Marshall
L and N Eyes Purchase of South and North Alabama
The Louisville and Nashville Railroad plans to buy the remaining 10 percent of the South and North Alabama Railroad. Directors in Louisville authorized negotiations, with the Ellen N. holding 90 percent. The S and N line runs from Montgomery through Birmingham to Decatur and is a key L and N link.
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Montgomery
Ala
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
South and North Alabama Railroad
Louisville and Nashville
Louisville
Ellen N
South and North
Birmingham
Decatur
Mate Dalzell Proves The Hero In Sea Rescue
The City of Atlanta arrived from Savannah with the crew of the schooner Frank B. Witherbee after a capsize off Cape Hatteras. First Mate Lincoln C. Dalzell and seven sailors rescued many in heavy seas. The Witherbee struck three feet of bow damage and was valued at $30,000. Captain Ellis alleged the other steamer had right of way.
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Associated Press
Boston
City of
Atlanta
Savannah
Frank B. Witherbee
Cape Hatteras
Matthew Brew
Lincoln C. Dalzell
Witherbee
Dalzell
Ellis
Wiggins
8. C
General Scully Attends National Guard Convention in Chicago
Adjutant General Joseph B. Scully travels to Chicago for the National Guard Association annual convention which opened yesterday. The main issue under discussion is a proposed militia pay bill to compensate National Guard members.
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Montgomery
Ala
Joseph B. Scully
Chicago
National Guard Association
National Guard
Young Hunters Lose Their Guns Near Douglas
Three American youths James Proves Lee La Vales and Charles Hanson strayed into Mexico east of Douglas while hunting and were captured by Pancho Villa forces. They were held for ransom at fifty dollars each with Proves allowed to return to send letters to parents. Colonel J H Slaughter intervened and the youths were released. the boys returned gunless.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
James Proves
Lee la Vales
Charles Hanson
Mexicos
Pancho Villa
Proves
Chihuahua
J. H. Slaughter
Agua Prieta
Grand Jury Flushes Gambling Fraternity in Montgomery
The Montgomery county grand jury closed up all gambling houses in Montgomery after convening. Judge Armstead Brown urged thorough homicide investigations and pistol-carrying cases as the jury may sit for two weeks.
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Montgomery
Ala
Montgomery County
Armstead Brown
Brilliant Panama Celebration show at Lyric draws crowd
Dr. Dunster’sPanama Canal Celebration entertainment at the Lyric Theater wowed crowds with tableaux on the nation’s development and Mobile’s growth under five flags. The production showcased strong singing and dancing, elaborate costumes, and impressive stage effects led by Mrs. Daly and Mrs. Dunster, with the Red Men participants adding flair.
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Dr. Dunster
Panama
Lyric Theater
Mobile
Panama Canal
James E. Cahall
William Daly
Frederick A. Dunster
America
Alabama
Allyn Feeks
Marie
Effie Soost
William
John C. Wills
Tom Hall
A. E. Thayer
Feeks
Priscilla
Mr. Willis
Daly
New York
Stella Smith
Mattie Gusman
Geneva Connors
Myrtle Hudson
Beatrice
Lucy Green
Georgia Belk
Max Lavelle
D. W. Hutchesins
I. Fried
Lyric Orchestra
Pearla Soost
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T.J. Granade
Bell Phone
Adams
Tient
Doctor Adams
den San Chane Dauphi Street
Herzog
Larry Doyle
Arthur Shafer
Shafer
Fletcher
Charlie Herzog
George Burns
L&n
Mate Dalzell
Scully
LYRIC
Herndon Smith
J. Brand
Zeitschrift Iir Das Gesamte Brauwesen
Robert Wahl
Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology
Milwaukee
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