Germans See American Athletic System Worthy of Study
The German Olympic Commission sails to Berlin after inspecting major US clubs and universities across regions. Carl Diem praises the US method as superior, while Dr Kranzlein plans a German trainer corps to oversee club and university athletics for the 1916 Berlin Games.
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Associated Press
New York
German Olympic Commission
Berlin
Carl Diem
Walter von Reichenau
Martin Berner
Joseph Waitzer
East
South
Middle West
Herr Diem
Diem
Kranzlein
University of Pennsylvania
Ernie Hierberg
Sweden
Kraenzlein
Races Slated at Dog River Track This Friday
Robert J. McBride, owner of the Dog River half mile track near Thomas Store, has arranged a Friday program of running and trotting races. The event features additional foot races and a large barbecue. Horse owners from Mobile County are expected to compete for the purses.
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Robert J. McBride
Dog River
Thomas’ Store
Mobile County
Mack Plans Set Up For World Series With Substitutes
Philadelphia manager Mack begins World Series prep after pennant win by easing regulars into holidays. Several players heal injuries as he aims to field a rotation of subs for the upcoming series with New York, with final conditioning to occur in Philadelphia before departing for Washington.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Mack
Washington
New York
British golf champion calls Ouimet win humiliating
London reports John Henry Taylor, British Open champion, called Francis Ouimet's Brookline victory humiliating for Vardon and Ray. He said youth has no nerves and praised Ouimet as a splendid golfer with strong nerves while noting the weight of British reputation on Vardon and Ray.
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Associated Press
London
Harry Vardon
Edward Ray
Francis Ouimet
Brookline
Mass
John Henry Taylor
Oulmet
Vardon
Ray
Coast League Makes Two Trades In St Louis Sale
The Oakland Coast League club announced yesterday it has purchased catcher W. E. Alexander and infielder Fred Graff from the St Louis Americans. Both players are expected to join the Oakland team next week.
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San
Francisco
Cal
W. E. Alexander
Fred Graff
St Louis Americans
National League and American League matchups listed
The schedule lists National League games Brooklyn at Pittsburg Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St. Louis and American League games St Louis at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston.
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National League
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
New York
Columibus
Ohio
Cole
Baltimore
Roth
Lincoln
Neb
Barbour
Buffalo
Mains
Jersey City
Purtell
Montreal
Demmitt
Sacramento
Williams
Portland
Ore
James
Atlanta
Bisland
Birmingham
Messenger
Montgomery
Snedecor
Los Angeles
Howard
Minneapolis
Owens
Chattanooga
Giddo
Sioux City
Wood
Cincinnati
Louisville
Niehoff
St. Joseph
Crutcher
Milwaukee
Gilbert
Providence
Deal
Rochester
Martin
Mobile
Stock
Newark
Gagnier
St. Paul
Riggert
New Orleans
Kraft
Toronto
Herbert
San Francisco
Johnson
Toledo
Bronkie
Denver
Hagerman
Nashville
Beck
Omaha
Venice
Cal
Kansas City
Philadelphia Americans
P. C
P. C. Philadelphia
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Washington eOeseasucee Cs
Botton
Cee
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St.Louis
Reese
Southern Leaguers Who Are Called Up Yet Noted Draft List
The National Baseball Commission announced the draft selections from class AA and class A leagues for major league clubs. The list names players by club and origin, including multiple cities and teams across the American League and related draft notes.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Standing of Dixie Stars Leaders in AL Batting Race
The Dixie Stars top three in the American League batting race through Tuesday are G. CODD with 206 at bats and a .363 average, S. JACKSON with 141 AB and a .188 average, and H. HOMKER with 137 AB and a .363 average.
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Dixie Stars
Jackson
Hoomker
Philadelphia clinches American League pennant with two wins
Philadelphia defeats Detroit 6 4 and 1 0 to clinch the AL pennant. Connie Mack's club showcased solid defense, scoring in the second and third innings with timely hits including a double squeeze. Dubuc, Pennock, and Plank pitched well as Detroit side produced scarce offense.
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Philadelphia
Detroit
Connie Mack
Bush
Baker
Davis
McInnis
Barry
Dubuc
Walsh
Lapp
Pennock
Plank
Crawford
Cobb
Burns
Gibson
Ab.r.h.po.a.e
Bet
Cneloty AB
Loggen
Dauss
Ab.r.h.po
SchAnss
O. Bush
Strunk
Baumart
Onslow
L. Bush
Leyden
Gainer
R.h.po.a.e
Murphy
Pennoeck
E. Murphy
Bauman
Egan and
Hildebrand
Scoring Lines From Opening Day Across Leagues
Reports show multiple match results with varying scores including Philadelphia 2-1 Chicago 0-5 and Boston 56 St Louis 1. Weather affected several games with wet grounds rain and cold conditions noted for Indianapolis Kansas City and Chicago Boston.
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American Association
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Indianapolis-Kansas City
Ayres Shines as Cleveland Triumphs Over Washington
Ayres from Richmond pitched admirably for St. Louis, holding Washington to three scattered hits through nine, then faltered in the eleventh as Washington surged. Detroit and Philadelphia left runners, with St. Louis winning 5 to 1 in a tense contest. Leverenz pitched seven solid innings for Detroit.
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Cleveland
New York
Ayres
Richmond
St. Louis
Washington
Detroit
Philadel
Leverenz
Mitchell
Boehling
Milan
Shotten
Pratt
Wares
McAllister
Foster
Gendil
Morgan
Gedeon
Moeller
Henry
Gandil
Williams
Dineen
Sheridan
Chicago and Philadelphia split a Sept doubleheader
In game one Philadelphia shut out Chicago 2 to 0 as Alexander allowed only two base hits. Philadelphia moved ahead in the series with timely batting and solid defense. In game two Chicago won 5 to 1 behind strong pitching and steady offense, leaving Chicago three games behind Philadelphia for second place.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Alexander
Humphries
Pierce
Chalmers
SeePeee Sebastes
Doolan
Leach
Lobert
Dool
Magee
Evers
Knabe
Luderus
O' Day
Inings
Brennan
Williams
Bridwell
Saier
Zimmerman
Jon Bases
ST. Louis
Boston
Hess
Griner
Trekell
Mann
Sweeney
Zinn
Beck
Huggins
Whitted
Maranville
Schmidt
Guiner
Snyder
Klem and
Orth
Michicago Captures First Leg of Manhasset Cup
Chicago Yacht Club class P sloop Michicago won the first of three Manhasset Cup races, finishing 16 miles in 2 51 38, about three minutes ahead of Strang er, with South Shore second. Conditions were heavy with reefing required.
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Chicago
Michicago
Chicago Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
Stranger
Rhode Island Yacht Club
South Shore
South Shore Country Club of
Mic
Harvard Coach Makes First Cut In Squads
Cambridge Mass Sept 23 Coach Haughton cut Harvard football to 38 from 78 retained for varsity. Three first string elevens formed, including regulars and top substitutes from last season and the freshmen. Tudor Gardiner returned to action for the first time since 1911 Princeton game as end.
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Associated Press
Cambridge
Mass
Haughton
Harvard
Tudor Gardiner
Crimson
Sust
Princeton
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