English Golfer Varden Leads Ouimet By One Lone Point
In the first qualifying round of the United States Open at the Country Club, Brookline, Harry Vardon led with 151 total strokes for 36 holes, one ahead of Francis Ouimet. Louis Tellier and other notables followed as Taft watched from the gallery and the second division tees off today with Edward Ray, Wilfrid Reid, John J. McDermott, Jerome D. Travers, John G. Anderson, and John M. Ward among the featured entrants.
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Ouimet
Brookline
Mass
Harry Vardon
Southerts
England
Francis Quimnet
Woodland Club
McDonald Smith
Wykagal
Tom McNamara
Louis Tellier
Alex Campbell
Vardon
Tellier
William H. Taft
Edward Ray
Wilfrid Reid
John J. McDermott
Jerome D. Travers
John G. Anderson
Travers
John M. Ward
Kilbane Defeats Walsh in Twelve Round Featherweight Bout
Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland won a decision over Boston's Jimmy Walsh in a twelve round catchweight fight. Kilbane landed more often, Walsh pressed late, and a right uppercut put Walsh down briefly. Referee was Jack McGuigan of Philadelphia.
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Associated Press
Boston
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Ohio
Jimmy Walsh
Walsh
Kilbane
Jack McGuigan
Philadelphia
Another Defender Is In Contemplation
Bristol R L Sept 17 Another New York Yacht Club syndicate to back a second Herreshoff boat for the American cup defender trials next year is a strong probability. Members met near Newport to discuss plans. Nat Herreshoff may accept more than one commission. A New York Yacht Club meeting is planned for early next week. English reports say Lipton's challenger appears a dangerous competitor.
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Associated Press
Bristol
R. L
New York Yacht Club
Frederick G. Bourne
George F. Baker, Jr
C. Oliver Iselin
Herreshoff
Newport
Nat” Herreshoff
Vanderbilt Syndicate
England
Sir Or Lipton
Fagan Debuts Poorly in East Bout With Young Arn
Bert Fagan of California, a middleweight, debuted in the East with a ten round bout against Young Arn of Spender in New York. Fagan carried a seven pound weight disadvantage and landed a no decisive punch as the match opened. The report notes a rough start with limited scoring and no clear outcome at the bell.
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Fagan
Associated Press
New York
Bert Fa
California
Youngarn
Pie Spendarg Ahearn
Pene Pesce
Phillies and Reds Split Doubleheader in Rainy Day
In Philadelphia on September 16, Philadelphia won game one 4 to 3 while Cincinnati took the nightcap 4 to 0 after six innings due to darkness. Seaton struggled with control in the drizzle during the ninth, and Mayer starred for the Phillies with Robertson surrendering one rough inning for Cincinnati.ieder
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Seaton
Mayer
Robertson
Savannah
Killifer
Johnson
Kling
Eeveccedesee
Daa
Burns
Phillies Rally to Edge Cleveland in Ten Innings
In Philadelphia the Phillies beat Cleveland 8 to 7 in ten innings after a lengthy, error-prone game by some pitchers. McInnis led at bat and scored the deciding run on a two base hit and Walsh’s single. Cleveland used three pitchers, Philadelphia four, with Pennock issuing four walks to push in a run.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Today
Cleveland
McInnis
Walsh
Pennock
R. H. E. Cleveland
Steen
James
Cullop
O'Neill
Shawkey
Houck
Plank
Chang
Boston Beats St Louis in Dramatic Ninth To Tie Series
Boston defeated St Louis 5 to 4 in a tense season finale. Williams stole home in the eighth to tie, then Hooper scored the decisive run after Engle's infield hit and a wild pitch, as Speaker lined a winner in the bottom of the final inning.
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Boston
St. Louis
Williams
Hooper
Engle
Speaker
St. Louisianese Swanets See 100 010—4 Fromrome Boe
Staley
Taylor and
Agnew
Bedient
Thomas
Johnson, Benz duel as Washington breaks late for win
Walter Johnson and Joe Benz pitched in a tight game until the seventh when Washington broke through for a run to tie Chicago. Weaver singled and scored the only Chicago run. Washington won in the ninth as Milan stole second and scored on Spencer’s Texas leaguer. Weaver’s fielding highlighted the game. Final: Chicago 2, Washington 3.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Joe Benz
Benz
Weaver
Chicago
Chase
Milan
Spencer
Fiel Weaver
R.H. E. Chicago
Easterly
Johnson
Ainsmith
Baseball scores and rain in early league games
In the American League games Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 4-0 and Detroit edged New York 4-3 while Boston defeated St Louis 5-4 and Chicago 1-2 in rain abbreviated matches. American Association results include Columbus 7 Minneapolis 0 and Toledo 17-8 Kansas City 5-3. International League features Baltimore 7 Jersey City 6 and a string of city matchups with Montreal Rochester Toronto Newark Providence outcomes.
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Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Kansas City
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Baltimore
Jersey City
Buffalo
Montreal
Rochester
Toronto
Newark
Providence
Why Atlanta Cracker Hitting Misses In Voting Battle
The Atlanta Georgian notes the Southern League batting averages show Atlanta leading Mobile by 21 points in hitting and scoring 71 more runs, yet Mobile stayed a half game behind. The piece questions if weak fielding or other factors explain the close finish despite big hitting and sacrifices. It cites Mobile’s 270 stolen bases to Atlanta’s 186 and mentions Ba lenti and Al Demaree in other NL news.
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C. Keeler
Atlanta Georgian
Atlanta
Mobile
Gulls
Crackers
Bill Smith
Pitcher Morgan Deal Ordered Set Aside
National Baseball Commission adjourned after informal talks and ruled the Kansas City club acted in bad faith by selling Pitcher Morgan to Cincinnati while unfit to work. Cincinnati to be reimbursed for expenses in securing the player. A complete list of draft players to be published soon with tentative date Thursday.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Ohio
National Baseball Commission
Hermann
Cincinnati Club
Kansas City
Morgan
Wright Pleads Guilty To Training Up Fight Swindle
Joseph E. Wright of San Antonio pleaded guilty in a district court to swindling T B. George of $15,580 via a fake wrestling match. He was fined $300. He is finalizing convictions tied to J. C. Maybray and associates behind fake athletic-event schemes totaling about a million dollars.
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Associated Press
Council Bluffs
Joseph E. Wright
San _ Antonio
Texas
United States District Court
T B. George
San Antonio
Wright
J. C. Maybray
Foreigners May Arm for Their Protection
Washington dispatch reports the Sonora Constitutionists have rescinded a decree banning foreigners from arming for self defense. Consul Simpich said Hermosillo's authorities issued a new decree allowing all foreigners and locals to keep arms after proper registration if they prove need.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sonora
Simpich
Nogales
Hermosillo
Mobile club denies stock drafting and recalls sale claim
The Mobile association's office denies drafting Stock. Club officers assert Stock was sold outright to New York on July 1 and only recently recalled. A deal between McGraw and Stallings allegedly allowed Stallings to obtain Stock.
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The
Mobile Association
Club
New York
McGraw
Stallings
Atlanta pennant winner seeks first baseman replacement
Bill Smith faces a search for a successor to Joe Agler at first base after Agler sparked gloom in Mobile during the Atlanta series. With Coombs out, Connie Mack relies on Brown or another youngster to support veterans Bender and Plank in the world series. Al Demaree is expected to face Shawkey.
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Bill Smith
Joe Agler
Agler
Mobile
Coombs
Connie Mack
Brown
Bender
Plank
al Demaree
Shawkey
Cobb to Write World Series Against Johnson Rule
In Boston on September 17, Ty Cobb endorsed writing the World Series for New York and Philadelphia papers despite Ban Johnson’s ban on junior loop players. Cobb said no law can stop him from covering the games, with other American League players expected to join. Hugh Jennings had announced prior plans to write the games but doubted the commission would grant him a front-seat press box position.
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Boston
Mass
B. Johnson
Giants
Athletics
Johnson
New York
Philadelphia
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Detroit
Cobb
National Commission
Hugh Jenings
Rival MLB Matchups Across Major Leagues
Boston at Pittsburg Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Chicago at Washington Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston.
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National League
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louiis
Death Declared Natural Causes in Mrs Andrews Case
Coroner Byrne ruled Mrs E H Andrews died of natural causes after she was found dead in bed in Cleveland. E H Andrews, reported to be in a stupor beside her, was cleared. A letter suggests she had eloped with Andrews, who says they married in New York.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Byrne
E. H. Andrews
Giants and White Sox Preparing For Trip
In Chicago on Sept 17, New York Nationals and Chicago Americans plan a round the world tour next winter. White Sox will sail from Vancouver November 19 with fifty travelers. Giants group will total twenty five. Payments totaling $22,400 have been made, with a second equal payment due October 10 to cover remaining expenses.
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Chicago
New York Nationals
Chicago Americans
Comiskey
The
White Sox
Vancouver
Gotham
McGraw
Giants
Amateur Games Athletics Defeat Giants 6 to 5
In a St. Vincent's diamond contest the Amateur Games Athletics beat the Giants 6 to 5. Joseph Pierre pitched well and batters for the Athletics featured T Kelly O McEvoy J Eslava and P Donahue with home runs. Umpires C Kelly and G Walsh Scorer W Cooney. Georgia Avenue beat Hallett Street 17 to 16 with heavy hitting. Georgia Avenue Covey Wheat Hallett Street Pruit Berget.
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Giants
St. Vincent's Diamond
Joseph Pierre
Athletics
T. Kelly
O. McEvoy
J. Eslava
P. Donahue
R. H. E. Achiouos
Z "Malone
J. Pierre
C. Johnson
C. Kelly
G. Walsh
W. Cooney
Georgia Avenue
Hallett Street
Pruit
Beers and A W Team Game Postponed by Rain
The Velvet Beers and the Albright and Wood team were to play last Sunday but the game was canceled due to rain. Beers had one prior win when fortune favored them and now the weakened losers seek a rematch.
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Velvet Beers
Albright and Wood
Bean Balls Kill Player in Winnebago
Clarence Stearns once with the St. Paul team of the Northern League and finishing the season with Sheridan Wyoming died at his Winnebago home from a brain hemorrhage caused by being struck twice on the head by balls during the summer.
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Associated Press
Winnebago Minn
Clarence Stearns
St. Paul
Sheridan
Wyo
St Josephs Organizes Indoor Baseball Team
St Josephs announces an indoor baseball team for the season inviting contact from any local team. All challenges or inquiries should be mailed to the hall of the association at Bayou and St Louis.
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St.Joseph
Hall of the Association
Bayou
St. Louis
Detroit Defeats Caldwell's Team in Season Finale
Detroit tops New York 4 to 3 as Onslow is injured fielding Holden's single. Key hits in the second and eighth innings, Veach's sacrifice fly plates two runs. Jennings' squad wins despite Caldwell's five straight, with Pauls harsher at the plate.
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New York
Detroit
Jennings
Caldwell
Pauls
Veach
Onslow
Holden
Dauis
Gibson
Caldwell and Reynolds
Women to Rank the Tennis Players
The committee to rank the nation’s top women lawn tennis players for the first time was announced. Mrs Barger Wallach of Newport and New York will head it, with Mrs Thomas Bundy of Los Angeles, former national champion May Sutton, and Miss Adee of Westchester Country Club as associates.
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Associated Press
New York
Barger ‘Wallach
Newport
Thomas C. Bundy
Los Angeles
May Sutton
Miss.Adee
Country Club
Westchester
In Memory of the Gulls and Their Meet with Atlanta
A fragmented verse piece describes a team nicknamed the Gulls facing Atlanta. It references strong pitching and success on defense, with repeated contrasts of meeting Atlanta and muttered claims of victory and chancing to win the championship. The text is incomplete but centers on a sports clash with Atlanta.
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