Amateurs to Enter Against Professional For Open Champ
The 1913 United States Open Championship draws 157 entrants at Brookline Mass. with amateurs like Jerome Travers James Anderson and W C Fownes Jr joining pros J J McDermott and Alex Smith. International entries include Harry Vardon Edward Ray and W E Reid from Great Britain and Canada United States Mexico entries shape the qualifying rounds.
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Braeburn
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J. J. McDermott
Atlantic City
Alex Smith
Wykagyl
Mexico City
Sewanee Grid Schedule Promises Strong Linebacker Play
Sewanee announces seven returning substitutes from last season as it schedules seven football games. October 4 hosts University of Chattanooga followed by Southwestern Presbyterian October 11 and Chattanooga October 18. The slate also includes Texas at Dallas October 25, Georgia Tech November 1 in Atlanta, Alabama at Birmingham November 8, Central of Kentucky November 15, and Vanderbilt November 27 in Nashville.
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Associated Press
Nashville
Tenn
University of the South
Sewanee
University of Chattanooga
Southwestern Presbyterian University
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
University of Texas At Dallas
Georgia Tech
At‘ta
University of Alabama
Birmingham
Central of Kentucky
Vanderbilt
Senate confirms commission on industrial relations
The Senate confirmed the Commission on Industrial Relations on September 11 after a weeks long delay over opposition to President Wilsons appointment of Mrs. J Borden Harriman as a commissioner.
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Associated Press
Washington
Commission On Industrial Relations
Senate
Wilson
J. Borden Harriman
Pendleton Dismissed as Los Angeles Customs Chief
Secretary McAdoo fired Pendleton as Los Angeles Collector of Customs for refusing to resign. John B. Elliott of Los Angeles was nominated to replace him, Pendleton arguing his appointment was for a definite term and he should serve it.
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Associated Press
Washington
Pendleton
Los Angeles
McAdoo
John B. Elliott
Schmidt as Mobile manager top choice after Finn leaves
The piece profiles Charley Schmidt of the Mobile team as the favored successor to Mike Finn in 1914. It highlights Schmidt's clutch hitting, leadership in pinch situations, and strong connections across leagues, noting praise from Fuzzy Woodruff for his intellect as a catcher. It also covers Kirby’s spring return to Mobile, Holt’s hoped development under Molesworth, and critical comments on the Cincinnati Reds’ failure to retain developing players and reliance on weak scouting.
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Mobile
Mike Finn
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Schmidt
Fuzzy Woodruff
Brownie Holmes
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Packard
Columbus
American Association
Connie Mack
Eddie Collins
McInnis
John J. McGraw
Marquard
Art Fletcher
New York Takes Series Opener as Tesreau Struggles
In Pittsburg on September 11 New York defeated Pittsburg 5 to 2 in the first game of the series. Tesreau was wild but effective with runners on base as Shafer Murray and Merkle fueled the three-run seventh. Dolan and Clarke were ejected after disputing a call.
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Washington Takes Third Straight Over Cleveland 2 to 1
In a key American League clash, Washington edged Cleveland 2 to 1 as Bob Groom allowed five hits with eight strikeouts. The win narrows the gap for Washington in the pennant race while Gregg started for Cleveland and was relieved after seven innings.
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Baseball game notes with St Louis vs New York scoring
St Louis plated 13 runs on 10 hits while New York managed 7 runs on 11 hits. Weil man and Taylor pitched for St Louis with strong relief from Agnew and McAllister. umpires Ferguson and Sheridan. Time 2 14. A stray sentence about marriage ends with a punchline about dollars to doughnuts.
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New York
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Agnew
Alexander
McAllister
oFrd
Schultz
Sweeney
Ferguson and
Sheridan
Local basketball pairings listed for upcoming games
The schedule lists New York at Pittsburg, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Chicago, Philadelphia at St. Louis, Cleveland at Washington, Chicago at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, and Detroit at Boston.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
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Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
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Heen
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T. Louis
Washington Hoston
New Shaban
Wonderful Exhibits of Speed in Harness at Syracuse
At Syracuse Ohio Frank Bogash Jr driving Thomas Murphy's big brown pacer won the Syracuse 2:11 pacing stake worth $5,000 at the grand circuit meeting. Leta J. trailed hard but Bogash held on. final heat 1 59 1 4 and last quarter in 28 seconds. John H swept the 2:25 pace in straight heats after Polly Patch won the first two heats. Bismya took the 2:25 trot in straight heats with swift first and last heats, and Lady Waneta scored a hollow victory in the 2:24 trot.
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Associated Press
Syracuse
Ohio
Frank Bogash, Jr
Thomas Murphy
Leta J
Murphy
John H
Polly Patch
Bismya
Lady Waneta
SICK WEAK NERVOUS MEN AND WOMEN EXAM NOTICE
Medical office advertises X-ray examination and consultation for sick weak nervous men and women. Emphasizes no pain and no delay with confidential service.
Gerst defeats Broad Streets 5 4 in ninth inning rally
The Gerst team broke a long losing streak by edging Broad Streets 5 to 4 on Sunday. Gonzales doubled and scored on a McNerny single, with Soutrelle later driving in the tying run, and a wild throw scoring the winning run. Gerst to face Cream of Kentucky next Sunday. new signees include Schenker P C Hannon W Hannon and Pistole.
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Gonzales
McNerny
R. Soutrelle
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Cream of Kentucky
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P. C. Hannon
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Pistole
Stand Firm or the Color Line Stops Boxing Match
New York officials say there will be no Gunboat Smith versus Sam Langford bout at Madison Square Garden on September 19 or any other time while the New York State Athletic Commission exists. Managers Buckley and Woodman asked to lift the white versus Negro prohibition, but commissioners refused, citing the rule’s success for the sport in the state.
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Associated Press
New York
Wells Beats Moir To Even Title Fight Record
heavyweight champion Bombardier Wells avenged a prior loss by knocking out ex-champion Gunner Jim Moir in the fifth round at Canterbury Music Hall in Canterbury England. Moir, who previously held the title, was defeated to restore Wells's standing.
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Associated Press
London
Bombardier Wells
England
Jim Moir
Canterbury
Hai
Baseball Score Report From Early Season Games
Baseball scores across leagues show New York and St Louis winning, plus Chicago and Philadelphia wins. Notable tallies include Cincinnati seven runs and Boston four, with several 10 run games and a mix of wins in American Association and International League listings.
Unattached swimmer Wheatley wins national 440-yard title at Travers Island
J C Wheatley, largely unknown, captured the 440 yard national championship at Travers Island, defeating Bud Goodwin and Gilbert Tomlinson by five feet in six minutes four and two fifth seconds. Tomlinson placed second, Dippy of Philadelphia third, with Goodwin finishing fourth before announcing retirement from athletics.
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New York
J. C. Wheatley
Travers Island
Bud Goodwin
Gilbert Tomlinson
Philadelphia
Wheatley
Tomlinson
Robert Dippy
Goodwin
French boat wins first international motor race in Osborne Bay
Desperjons II captures the opening 32.4 mile course in 41 minutes 34 seconds. Maple Leaf IV of Britain takes second while Ankle Deep, representing the United States, finishes third after Disturber III retires with a small fire. Coasted entries include Count Casimir FE. Mankowski of Lake George and Commodore J. H. Pugh of Chicago.
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Associated Press
London
Osborne Bay
America
Count Casimir FE. Mankowski
Lake George
Commodore J. H. Pugh
Chicago
Do You Fear Consumption The New Discovery Ad
The ad promotes Dr. King's New Discovery as a life saving cough and lung remedy. Stillman Green of Malichite Colorado credits it with saving his life after two doctors warned he would die. It pledges a money back guarantee and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00 with Van Antwerp Drug Co. as guarantor.
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Vanderbilt Football Begins With Missing Regulars
Vanderbilt's 191? squad starts practice with five regulars absent including back Hardage and Collins. The varsity schedules Maryville College, Central of Kentucky, Henderson College, Michigan, Virginia, Tennessee, Auburn, and the University of the South with games in Nashville and Charlottesville.
Doncaster St. Ledger Stakes Result Paints Narrow Field
Night Tlank won the St. Ledger Stakes at Doncaster defeating White Magic who finished second. The race for foals of 1910 covered one mile six furlongs and 132 yards with 6500 sovereigns in prize. Night Tlank started at 50 to 1 and White Magic at 33 to 1.
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Doncaster
Eng
Tlank
St. Ledger
White Magic
Mc Goorty Edges Lavinsky In Ten Round Bout
Eddie Mc Goorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin defeated Battling Lavinsky of Philadelphia in ten rounds last night with Lavinsky bested in all but one round.
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Associated Press
New York
Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Wis
Battling Lavinsky
Philadelphia
Dr Porter Antiseptic Healing Oil advertised relief
An 19th century advertisement claims Dr Porter’s Antiseptic Healing Oil frees readers from worries about mosquitoes sand-flies gnats or other insects while sleeping fishing hunting or working. It emphasizes facial ear and hand application.
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Porter
Argentine Cattle Industry Praised by U S Official
Dr A D Melvin chief of the bureau of animal industry in Washington completed a three month study of meat packing practices in Argentina. He lauded Argentine methods and plans stops in Montevideo and Rio de Janeiro before heading to London to study frozen meat.
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Associated Press
Buenos Aires
Argentina
A. D. Melvin
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington
Houston
United States Department of Agriculture
America
London
Montevedio
Rio Janeiro
Melvin
Why Ritchie Calls Off Fight With Welsh
Willie Ritchie the lightweight champion arrived from Vancouver and left for San Francisco after a pledged guarantor refused liability for the purse. Ritchie said he stopped payment on a 2500 forfeit posted to guarantee his appearance, prompting the camp to break and cancel the Welsh bout.
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Associated Press
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Willie Ritchie
Vancouver
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Ritchie
Freddie Welsh
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