Ouimet at Open Final Stuns Golf World As Amateur Triumphs
Francis Ouimet, a 20 year old amateur from Massachusetts, defeats James Ray and Harry Vardon in the 1913 U S Open final amid heavy rain and soaked greens. The Boston lad’s nerve and skill lift America’s hopes and draw thousands to cheer as he sinks the decisive put on the 18th hole to force a playoff.
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Skeletons in Cotton States League Surface in Meridan Row
In Meridian Mississippi on September 20 a league dispute emerges with former Pensacola manager Hamilton seeking $800 salary claim while Pensacola’s payroll reportedly hit $1,490 against a $1,150 league limit. Clarksdale withdraws protest claiming reasons satisfactory to the club as A L Weiss of Meridian wins an $187 judgment over Pensacola forfeit money.
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Commission Settles Three Appeal Cases
The National Commission settled three appeals with decisions including upholding a Norfolk club injury claim and ordering back pay and medical bills. Adams was sold after the season limit, and a wage dispute for C J Wlan was dismissed. Flanagan’s salary history noted in the transfers.
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All Y Men Asked To Help On the Line
Yale captain Ketcham issues an appeal through the alumni weekly for all former players to return to New Haven and assist in coaching the football team. He criticizes last year’s selective policy and invites every Yale graduate to help, with Head Coach Jones supporting the effort.
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Baseball scores from national league and others listed
A garbled recap shows multiple baseball game results across leagues. Entries include Boston 1 Chicago 6. Brooklyn and New York both 0 wins with scattered scores. Detroit 1 Washington. Montreal 2 7 4. Toronto 2 4. Louisville 4 Kansas City 6. Indianapolis 3 Toledo 8. Saint Paul 6. Ground conditions and rain noted for some venues.
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Bizarre 19th Century Sporting Schedule and Patent Medicine Ad
Fragmentary sports slate shows games listed as Philadelphia at Pittsburg and Boston, Chicago at Cleveland, St Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at ? minor details. An advertisement promotes Dr King's New Life Pills price 25 cents from Antwerp Drug Co claiming relief for ailments and bowel troubles.
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Cobb Leads AL Batting as Jackson Slumps with Speaker Close
With season end near, Ty Cobb tops the American League batting list by one point over Joe Jackson who hovers at .374 amid a slump. Tris Speaker, a pistol of form, trails Cobb by 17 and sits five behind Jackson, after a banner fortnight that could see him overtake the leaders if his pace holds.
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Love's big debut powers Washington win over Detroit
Washington edges Detroit 2 to 6 in a game where Love a six foot seven recruit from Atlanta started his first appearance. Beehling finished with two innings. Comstock struggled for Detroit as thirteen baserunners left stranded.
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Pittsburg quality edge Phillies in opener as darkness ends play
In Pittsburg, September 20, Pittsburg won the first game 3 to 2 after ten innings and the second was halted by darkness with the score tied at 2 to 2. Sherwood Magenetale homered and Tess Carey led off the first with a double and scored on Wilson single. The game featured scrappy play and several miscues as both clubs battled.
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Reich Out In Second And Norris Didi
Carl Morris of Sapulpa Oklahoma knocked out Al Reich of this city in the second round of a scheduled ten round bout last night. A hard right to the jaw ended Reich after he absorbed heavy body punishment as Morris dominated with straight lefts and rights to the head and body.
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Exciting Finish In The International League pennant race
New York report notes Newark needs one win in its three remaining games to clinch the International League flag while Rochester must win both of its remaining two against Toronto. Newark had rain postponement yesterday as Rochester faltered in a late edge loss. If Newark loses all three and Rochester wins two, Newark edges Rochester by a slim .605 to .604 final percentage.
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Doubleheader in St Louis and New York Ends Split
St Louis and New York split a doubleheader, first game 1 0 in ten innings with Mathewson vs Sallee, second game 2 0 as Marquard dominates. Barred by wildness, Wingo leaves after being hit, Huggins runs for him. Merkle has two hits for New York. Osceola and others noted in awkward recaps.
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Hogan Shoots Lead in Wesley Hogan Tournament Shootoff
R N Brung of Brookville Indiana and a Philadelphia shooter tied at 146 of 160 in the finals with Hogan. The Philadelphia star missed a target in a late round finishing 149 of 160. R Taylor of Columbus Ohio led both amateur and professional classes. Neal Apgar of New York was elected president at the annual Wesley Hogans meeting.
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Vanderbilt Cup Defender To Be Bronze Construction
Herreshoff sloop chosen by the Vanderbilt syndicate to defend the America’s Cup against Sir Thomas Lipton’s challenger will be built of bronze after a lengthy conference. A lighter bronze boat replaces the initially considered heavy steel design.
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