Five Teams Left In Conference Field
Saturday results in the big nine race thin the field to five teams. Wisconsin Purdue Minnesota Illinois and Chicago remain in contention after upsets and key results across the Midwest.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Middle West
Michigan Agricultural
Michigan
Nebraska
Minnesota
Purdue
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Northwestern
Notre Dame
South Dakota
Rolla
St. Louis
Iowa
Illinois
Kruttschnitt vows to fight to retain Central Pacific control
Julius Kruttschnitt chief of the Southern Pacific board said retroactive Sherman act tests will determine if the government sues to wrest control of the Central Pacific. He arrived with William Sproule and E O McCormick after inspecting SP lines and denied any trust or illegal combination.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Julius Kruttschnitt
Southern Pacific Board of Directors
Central Pacific
Southern Pacific Railroad
Kruttschnitt
William Sproule
Rate hearing begins Monday in Mobile cases
The rate cases filed by the joint committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Business League and the Mobile Cotton Exchange began Monday at 10 am before George P. Boyle, special ICC attorney, in the U S district court. Luther Walter and John S. Birchmore led for the chambers and exchange, with few witnesses expected in the morning. Sessions will continue in the afternoon until all evidence is taken as a large witness list is subpoenaed.
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Chamber of Commerce and Business League
Mobile Cotton Exchange
George P. Boyle
Interstate Commerce Commission
United States District Court
Luther Walter
John S. Birchmore
Chamber of Commerce and Cotton Exchange
Youth admits true identity in uncle's death case
Memphis police say a youth known as Victor Anderson has admitted he is James Morris, a suspect wanted in Ensley Alabama for the killing of his uncle, and Morris was arrested in Memphis yesterday.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Ottumwa Fire Destroys City Block Causing 115000 Loss
Ottumwa Iowa fire in the business district yesterday caused about 115000 dollars in damage. Half a city block was swept away by the blaze.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Giants Win Second From the White Sox
The touring White Sox lose 3 to 1 in Chicago as Giants win the second game of their world tour. Demare and Russell faced off with McBride and other players contributing as the party heads toward Japan.
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Associated Press
Chicago
White Sox
New York Giants
Springfield
Ill
Vancouver
Japan
Pacific
China
Philippines
Australia
India
Egypt
Italy
France
England
Scotland
Ireland
New York
Russell
Demaree
Nationals
McBride
Washington Club
Globe Trotters
Tris Speaker
Boston Americans
Rae
Demare
Wingo
Daly
Ryan Sets World Record Hammer Throw at Celtic Park
Patrick Ryan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a world record in the 12-pound hammer event at Celtic Park Long Island. His throw reached 213 feet 13 inches surpassing John Flanagan’s 207 feet 734 inches record from three years prior.
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New York
Celtic Park
Long Island
Patrick Ryan
British pros defeat Texas amateurs in San Antonio match
Harry Vardon and Edward Pay beat Frank Lewis of San Antonio and Robert Connerly of Austin by 16 strokes in 86 holes of medal play at the San Antonio Country Club. The British pair finished 148 to 164.
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Texas
Britisfers
San Antonio
Harry Vardon
Edward Pay
Frank Lewis
Robert Connerly
Austin
Wolgast Breaks Rib While Training For White Fight
Wolgast former lightweight champion cancels his upcoming bout with Charley White after breaking a rib during training with Anton the Greek. He will stop training for at least a month in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
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Wolgast
Milwaukee
Wis
Ad Wolgast
Charley White
Chicago
Anton
Resume of Results By Football Squads And How They Look
New York October reports halfway through big eastern college schedules show Harvard Yale Princeton Penn Cornell Army and Navy racing toward strong seasons. Harvard leads with 118 points in four games while Yale and Princeton show mixed results as teams adjust. Cornell and Penn display potent offenses but uneven defenses. Overseas rugby notes highlight New Zealand All Blacks crushing California Stanford and other clubs with 190 points scored and no losses.
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Associated Press
New York
Yale
Harvard
Princeton
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Army
Colgate
Holy Cross
College
Crimson
Eli
Syracuse
Tigers
Streit
Baker
University of Pennsylvania
Brooks
Quakers
Ithaca Clan
Barrett
Carlisle
Navy
West Point
University of Pittsburgh
Annapolis
Darthmouth
California
Stanford University
University of California
Olympic
Barbarian
San
Five Lions Loose in Leipsic After Circus Release
Five lions from an American circus escaped their torn cage in Leipsic during the centennial celebration of the battle of nations. One lion entered a hotel and pursued guests before police arrived and killed it. four others were shot in different parts of the city. No one was injured.
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Leipsic
Lepsic
International Golf Series Proposed
News from New York notes Edward Ray and Harry Vardon visiting the United States sparking talk of an annual international golf series modeled on the Davis Cup. No official confirmation, but a leading American club has discussed sending the idea to British authorities and offering a cup. British and American players have competed abroad, yet a formal, organized series remains under discussion.
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Associated Press
New York
Edward Ray
Harry Vardon
Dr Owens Opens Headquarters In Mobile Office
Dr Clarence J Owen arrives in Mobile and takes charge of the Southern Commercial Congress office at the Lattle House. He will work with Director General L C Irvine and remain until the congress adjourns.
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Clarence J. Owen
Southern Commercial Congress
Mobile
Lattle House
Owen
L. C. Irvine
Methodist Bishops Meet in St Louis This Week
More than twenty Methodist Episcopal bishops gather in St Louis for their annual meeting. They will assign episcopal supervision for spring conferences, review home and foreign missionary interests, and discuss general church matters during business sessions.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Southern Squads Make Good Start
Atlanta Ga Oct 20 Southern colleges opened with strong showings as Sewanee Vanderbilt Georgia and Auburn led the early results. Virginia crushed VMI 88 to 7 and LSU beat Jefferson College 46 to 6. Georgia Tech routed Mercer 82 to 0 while North Carolina defeated South Carolina 18 to 3. Tulane slipped past Mississippi College 18 to 8 and Tennessee lost 10 to 6 to Sewanee.
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Associated Press
Atlanta
Sewanee
Vanderbilt
Georgia
Auburn
Virginia
Louisiana State
Jefferson Gallewe
Tech
Mercer
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tulane
Mississippi College
Tennessee
Milwaukee Wins Minor League Title In Decisive Game
Milwaukee pennant winners of the American Association defeated Denver Western League champions 9 to 8 to take the series four games to two. The tight contest saw Milwaukee rally with timely hits while Denver’s defense faltered in spots as the final score reflected a close championship battle.
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Associated Press
Denver
Cole
Milwaukee
R. H. EB
Donvop
Wolfgang
Gilbert
Spahr
Young
Doherty
Slapnika
Hughes
Officer Kills Bandit After Being Wounded
In Lynchburg Virginia on October 20 Officer George Ware wounded Paroled convict Jack Perrow after Perrow shot him. Perrow, sought for car robbery, was killed by Ware who fired three more bullets. Ware survived surgery and was expected to recover.
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Associated Press
Lynchburg
Jack Perrow
George Ware
Perrow
George
Crank
Ware
Polceman
Local Beavers to Keep Open House During Congress
Mobile Dam 26 of the Independent Order of Beavers will hold open house for the three days of the Southern Commercial Congress. Beaver Hall at Joachim and Dauphin streets will serve as headquarters for visiting Beavers with a committee including A. H. Roh Jr, J. A. Forsyth and B. Courtwright in charge. Refreshments will be served.
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Mobile Dam No. 26
Independent
Order of Beavers
Southern Commercial Congress
Beaver Hall
Joachim and
Dauphin Streets
A. H. Roh, Jr
J. A. Forsyth
B. Courtwright
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