Red Sox pitchers draw 440 walks lead league pace
The Boston Red Sox lead the American League in bases on balls as of August 31 with 440 free passes drawn. Louis Stahlwart era context notes leaders by team and league, highlighting Morris Rath and Owen Bush among top waiters and listing key figures on each club. The piece compares pitchers’ control across the majors and mentions Tris Speaker, Eddie Collins, and other stars.
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Star Power Hopes Loom Over World Series Between Giants and Red Sox
As the series nears, fans wonder if a surprise substitute will rise to star status or if a season long standout will falter. Both Giants and Red Sox boast strong benches, prompting questions of which role players might deliver in the high stakes clash.
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Drafts to Major League Cancelled by National Commission
The National Baseball Commission released a list of minor league players drafted by major league clubs whose drafts were canceled under a five day rule. Entries include Chicago from Birmingham Yantz on secondary draft and Washington bound Welchence. Detroit from Waco Jost, St Louis from Cleveland Tenn Thrasher, Birmingham Yantz, Clarksville Basham, Jacksonville Cuesta cancelled.
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Eddie McGoorty Knocks Out English Champion Harrison
Eddie Mc Goorty of Oshkosh Wisconsin knocked out Jack Harrison England's middleweight champion in the first round at Madison Square Garden. Mike Gibbons of St Paul outpointed Tommy Maloney in ten rounds.
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Oshkosh
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England
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Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Tommy Maloney
Deputy Gillis Subdues Drunk Man in Crichton Disturbance
Deputy Hugh Gillis of Crichton clashed with Wille Burden on a Monday afternoon over public drunkenness. Burden allegedly attacked the deputy, prompting Gillis to strike with a club. Burden suffered scalp injuries and was taken to the city hospital.
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Phrase from Ezra on trouble and effort
A fragment quotes Ezra saying it does not take much to get people into trouble and hints at a minor issue described as constipation. The tone suggests a casual or colloquial remark in a historical newspaper fragment.
Backstops Command High Prices in Open Market
Ray Schalk sold to the Chicago White Sox by Milwaukee in the American Association for 10000 dollars. He joins a small group of five-figure backstops including Mike Kelly, while O Tooles and others have also fetched high prices. Schalk is praised as a potential standout in his new team.
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White Sox
National League Game Matchups Featured Today
Pillsboro visits New York while Chicago plays Philadelphia and St. Louis heads to Brooklyn. Cincinnati at Boston is not scheduled, and in the American League New York hosts Boston with no other games scheduled.
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Murder on Board A Four Masted Schooner
Boston dispatch reports the four masted schooner Margaret Thomas reached port after Captain John W. Balano was shot by cook Vincent Maria at Fort de France. Balano died after three days in hospital. the cook awaits trial in November. Balano, famed navigator, sent Christmas fruit voyages from Boston to Brazil. Melbourne P. Cook, the first mate, assumed command.
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Building tips fill midweek and weekend pages
The page offers up to date suggestions for current homeowners and prospective builders. It speaks to readers with direct questions about home ownership and building plans, aiming to guide choices and spark interest in nown projects.
Billy Papke Confident of Ability to Whip Carpenter
Billy Papke says he can beat George Carpentier and Klaus, plans three East fights before Paris bout, sails October 2 for a Carpentier match on October 22, and expects to reclaim the middleweight title. He will fight Denning, Houck, and Mantell in quick order as part of the campaign.
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Thunderbolt
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Philadelphia
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Aviator Winnings From Cicero and Grant Park Meet
Chicago reports total aviation winnings over two weeks at Cicero field and Grant Park. Glenn L. Martin topped with 4854 dollars, Anthony Jannus earned 4003, Max Lillie 2811, Beckwith Havens 2170, De Lloyd Thomson 2057, and Howard Gill’s estate won 382.
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Porter Ind. track readies for 15-day meet
The Mineral Springs Jockey Club in Porter Indiana opened its track preparations for a 15 day meeting at the new Porter track. A F Knotts Gary Ind superintendent says ten days will finish leveling and grooming for record racing. He insists the meet will not permit betting and will operate under Sellars law.
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Yesterday's results at Brooklyn and Boston baseball scores
Yesterday's box score line shows Brooklyn defeating St Louis 26 to 7 with Griner Steele and Wingo aiding. Cincinnati beat Boston 6 to 1 with Suggs Works and Severoid contributing. Chicago-Philadelphia game postponed by rain. New York-Pittsburgh also postponed. Two games slated for tomorrow. American Association has no further games scheduled.
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Johnson and Langford To Meet in Austra
Chicago dispatch reports final plans for the heavyweight title match between Jack Johnson and Sam Langford to be held in Australia on December 26. W. J. Kelly of the Antipodian Club returns from New York and says Johnson expects to sign soon and may depart Chicago to acclimate. Australian promoter Hugh McIntosh offers $50,000 for two fights including champion’s penalties. Johnson may demand more.
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Murphy Says Managers Will Enforce Drinking and Smoking Clauses
Chicago September 24 President Charles W Murphy of the Chicago National League club says big league managers will be compelled to enforce contracts banning drinking and smoking during the season. He would switch teams to secure compliant players and even place detectives to monitor behavior if needed.
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Boston Red Sox welcomed after World Series dream
Boston Red Sox return home from the West as American League champions. Thousands line streets to Boston Common for a formal welcome led by Mayor John F. Fitzgerald. Manager Jake Stahl thanks the city while players express gratitude and look ahead to October’s World Series.
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Tulane Football Opens Practice Under Coach Mason
New Orleans Sept 24 The first Tulane football practice was held yesterday afternoon. Coach Mason lists most of last year’s squad and several new players available for this season.
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Cloudburst Destroys Peak Near Dalton Georgia
News comes of a disastrous waterspout near Crow valley overlooking Dalton in Georgia. The cloudburst loosened boulders from a mountain peak and blasted a fifty yard bare strip through the terrain. A six foot deep ditch and a hundred foot wide wash damaged a road below. Flooding affected farmers and their outbuildings in the valley.
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Personal Influence Sermon At Baptist Tabernacle
Rev W P Wilkes delivers a sermon on Personal Influence at the Baptist Tabernacle tonight as part of a series of meetings. The service includes song, and the minister speaks on The Soul Longing for Rest and Where It Is Found amid a large audience.
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Minneapolis Wins Pennant as Association Closes Season
The Minneapolis team clinched this year's pennant, finishing the season with a victory over Milwaukee. President Thomas Chivington notes a prosperous season, with seven association players bound for league uniforms next year. Drivingtone says no plans to expand to other cities, despite ongoing league discussions. An unofficial standings line lists Minneapolis and other clubs with varying records.
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