Alexander’s slim shot at modern pitching records
Grover Alexander of Philadelphia National struggles near 30 wins for the season and a .765 percentage, far from Ed Walsh’s 1908 40 victories and Smoky Joe Wood’s .872 mark. Walsh pitched 66 of 156 games, showing how rare a single season record is.
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English featherweight Eddie Morgan meets George Chaney in no-decision bout
Highlights from sports across cities report a ten-round no-decision clash between Eddie Morgan of England and George Chaney of Baltimore drawing spectator interest. Other notes cover collegiate doubles tennis progress in Philadelphia, tri-state tennis singles in Cincinnati, and Westy Hogan shooting events in Atlantic City with top scores and standings.
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Cock o' the Walk Makes Remarkable Comeback Run
Cock o' the Walk once a top three year old jumper bowed a tendon and seemed finished. Owner Frederick Johnson kept him in training by driving him in sulky to control weight. Recently at Belmont Park the horse flashed his old speed and won, proving a strong comeback.
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Baseball Schedule From City League Showers Across Games
National League games feature Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh with clear or cloudy conditions. American League matchups include Chicago at New York and Detroit at Boston with clear skies. Federal League lists Baltimore at Pittsburgh and Newark at Kansas City with varying weather. Southern Association schedules Mobile at Chattanooga and Atlanta at Nashville with clear conditions.
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Bouts and Scores From Yesterday's Games Across Leagues
Summary of multiple sports results with scores from Brooklyn, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and other cities. Includes International League mentions, rain delays in Toronto, and a Sept 16 bout in Montreal where Jim Coffey defeated Jack Reed in the third round after Reed was floored twice and a sponge entered the ring.
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Clarkeograms On Baseball Theories Over 23 Years
The notes present Clarke’s baseball theories focusing on avoiding fret over luck and past mistakes. They advise hard work for better results, measured leadership, and avoiding overpraising or harsh handling. The quote warns against relying on hypothetical “if” scenarios as they lead to errors.
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Gulls win two from Chattanooga. solid series progress
The Gulls defeated Chattanooga in both games as McDowell Burke led with 22 hits off new pitchers. Hogg earned his 21st win and mobile gains ground for a possible climb from seventh place ahead of Lookoutville doubleheader.
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Willard plans return to the ring this Thanksgiving Day
Jess Willard signals a Madison Square Garden ring return this Thanksgiving Day and weighs opponents. He cites Jim Coffey and Frank Moran as top contenders and notes Moran could face Coffey first, with Willard seeking a full house and a defense of his title.
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Ty Cobb records two errors as tennis title signs emerge
A humorous sports column notes Ty Cobb sets another personal mark with two errors in one game while referencing a rising tennis star Johnston and a string of athletic mentions. It cites Yale building a winning football team, Red Dunbar coaching linemen, Young Ahearn in boxing, and California tennis age limits.
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Cavalry Captain Found Dead in Presidio Room
The body of Captain John W. Wilan of the Thirteenth United States Cavalry was found hanging in his room at the Presidio Monterey. Fellow officers say he had been ill for months and note the investigation follows, with no further details provided.
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