Famous First Sacker Puts Giants to Win in World Series
The famed analyst picks the Giants to win the world series with Marquard favored for pitching, arguing McGraw’s staff outperforms the Athletics. He notes the Polo Grounds center field crowd hampers visiting batters and ranks McGraw’s pitchers against Mack’s lineup.
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Giants
Jack Coombs
Athletic
Plank
Bender
Athletics
McGraw’s
Marquard
Mthewson
Fromme
Tesreau
Demaree
McGraw
Mack
Rube
Matty
Cincinnati
Big Jeff Unles
Polo Grounds
Fandom Player Moves Stir Mobile Atlanta Trade Talks
Mike Finn seeks a deal to acquire a player as he signs with Memphis and faces fan support questions. Atlanta’s Calloway denies breaking off talks with irk Griffith over exchanges in a years-long pursuit. Dobbs signs with Toledo then shifts to Memphis amid Birmingham and New Orleans reports. Katina questions may arise at the Atlanta magnates meeting December 15. Creek Indians rally over the annual championship game between Pukon Tallahassee and Hillabee with complex eligibility rules tied to residency and marriage to town women.
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Mike Finn
Memphis
Staples
Finn
Dobbs
Toledo
New Reans Daily States
Birmingham
Billiken
Coleman
The
Turtles
Billiken Jones
Katina
Atlanta
Pukon Tallahassee
Hillabee
More brains than brawn define 1913 football season
The New York press reports the 1913 season will emphasize brains over brawn as coaches adopt new rules. Experts expect dramatic innovations and clever use of the forward pass and kick from scrimmage. Critics worry about increased chance and diminished scientific play as teams prepare for unprecedented thrills.
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York
Walter Camp
Oachers
Wiseac
Ick
Ursinus Falls to Cornell in Season Opener
Ursinus was crushed by Cornell in a season opening game as the white team dominated with strong first half fore and decisive plays. Fritz and McKillvaine sparked the offense while Pennsylvanians faced tough defense from the Big Red.
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Sociated Press
A. N
Ursinus
Cornell
Pennsylvanias
Fritz
McKillvaine
Auto races may be run at Savannah
President Harvey Granger of the Savannah Automobile Club said the Grand Prize and Vanderbilt cup races set for November 24 and 27 at the Savannah course have not been abandoned. Races will be held if at least ten cars enter each, with about twelve to fifteen expected. entries must meet a October 5 deadline, and fees will not be waived to boost numbers.
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Associated Press
New York
Harvey Granger
Savannah Automobile Club
Savannah
Granger
Federal officials resign their jobs in Texas
United States District Attorney Lock McDaniel and United States Marshal Caving Brewster of the southern district of Texas, Houston residents, have resigned at the request of Attorney General McReynolds. The AG cites conditions making the step advisable. McDaniel has served since January 16, 1907 and Brewster was appointed about four years ago. Both are Republicans.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
United States
Lock McDaniel
Caving Brewster
District of
Texas
McReynolds
McDaniel
Brewster
Famous brood mare Blondella dies in Kentucky
Blondella, dam of the world champion trotter Uhlan, died at Castleton stock farm. The famous brood mare belonged to David M. Look, a New York millionaire horse breeder.
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Associated Press
Lexington
Blondella
Uhlan
Castleton Stock Farm
David M. Look
New York
Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Weak Kidneys
Advert suggests Electric Bitters relieve weak kidneys and indigestion with claims from Mrs Dowling of San Francisco. Describes prompt restoration of energy and pain relief and urges starting a bottle at $1.00. Rand firm listing includes retailers.
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John Dowling
San Francisco
Otle
Baseball matchups listed for National and American leagues
National League games include Brooklyn at New York Beaton at Philadelphia Chicago at Pittsburg. American League schedule shows Philadelphia at Boston.
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National League
Brooklyn
New York
Beaton
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
American League
Boston
Ragged Philadelphia Triumphs 10 9 Over Red Sox
Philadelphia defeats Boston 10 to 9 in a ragged game at Boston. Wyckoff walked twelve as the visitors stranded runners, while Boston errors aided the Philly rally. A ninth inning double play by Claris and Lapp ended the contest.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Red Sox
Wyckoff
Claris
Lapp
Wogor
Seantus
Leonard
Anderson
Moweley
Cady
Nunnemaker
Rudolph
Perdue
Rariden
Seaton
Brennan
Barnes
Killifer
New York Beats Brooklyn In Tight Pitchers Battle
The New Yorks edged Brooklyn 2 to 1 in a close game led by Mathewson versus Reulbach. Brooklyn produced a few late threats but the New York hurler kept control as both teams had three hits in the fourth inning.
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New York
New Yorks
Brooklyn
Mathewson
Reulbach
New York Star
R.H.E. Brooklyn
Reusbach and Fisher
Mathewson, Myers and McLean
Discussion of the Girl Problem Conference Opens Near Pittsburg
National Federation of Settlements holds a three day meeting at Lillian Home twenty miles from Pittsburg. Mrs. Evan W. White opens the talk on the girl problem. Howard Bradstreet Jane E Robbins and Philip Davis give addresses. Lillian D Wald presides and Jane Addams is slated to speak Friday evening in Pittsburg.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
National Federation of Settlements
Lillian Home
Evan W. White
Boston
Howard Bradstreet
New York
Jane E. Robbins
Brooklyn
Philip Davis
Harriet B. Wittum
Chicago
Lillian D. Wald
Jane Addams
Bowling Tournament Sees High Scores At Conti Street
The Conti street bowling alley hosts a tournament with rising attendance after manager R J McCleery announced a portion of earnings would go to Mobile's Ladies of Charity. Official scores include Noyes 226 in ten pins and Rush 635 for three games.
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Conti Street
R. J. McCleery
Mobile
Ladies of Charity
Conning
Karl Occ Cacceacess
Adkinson
Noyes
Walker
Rohmer
Karl
Henry
Tilford
Rush
Smith Langford Fight in New York Called Off
The Garden Athletic Club canceled the 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden between Gunboat Smith and Sam Langford after the New York State Athletic Commission upheld the ban on interracial bouts. The commission cited the Frawley law and stated the rule is not race based, but for sport preservation.
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New York
the Garden Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Gunboat Smith
California
Sam Langford
New York State Athletic Commission
Etawah's Colors Lowered by Don Chenault at Grand Circuit
Don Chenault of Charleston, W V won the horse review futurity for three year olds at the grand circuit track in Columbus Ohio. Etawah the favorite finished defeat as Nowaday Girl led most of the mile with Ben Chenault close in the stretch. Dudie Archdale and Anvil contested the fast pace in the free for all trot with 2:02 1-4. Michigan Queen lowered her record to 2:06 1-4 in the 2:09 pace and Margot Hal won the 2:07 heat. Doctor Thorne captured the 2:13 trot in five heats. Earl Jr was purchased by Charles Hayes of Columbus.
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Columbus
Ohio
Don Chenault
Charleston
W. Va
Etawah
Ben Chenault
Greers
Nowaday Girl
Dudie Archdale
Anvil
Michigan Queen
Margot Hal
Doctor Thorne
Earl, Jr
Charles Hayes
P. W. Murphy
Enderby, B. C
Yale Blanks Wesleyan in Hard Fought Season Opener
Yale opened its football season by defeating Wesleyan 21 to 0 on Yale field in New Haven Conn Knowles scored Yale’s first touchdown in the second period as Wesleyan rallied with sharp passes but could not score Ketcham kicked three goals after touchdowns and Cornish played QB in the latter half delivering strong drives
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Associated Press
New Haven
Ale
Cornish
Ketcham
Rockefeller Congratulates Ouimet on Amateur Victory
Associated Press Boston Sept 25 telegram from John D Rockefeller praises Francis Ouimet for his national open triumph. Rockefeller notes admiration for Ouimet’s temperance. Ouimet denies turning pro and plans to join Portola Festival Club of California event near San Francisco next month.
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Associated Press
Boston
John D. Rockefeller
Francis
Ouimet
Rockefeller
Portola Festival Club of
California
San Francisco
Pirates and Naps to Meet in Cleveland Series
Pittsburg reports arrangements completed for a baseball series between the Pittsburg National League Club and the Cleveland American Club. Nothing stands in the way of the games.
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Pirates
NAPS
Pittsburg
Cleveland American
Scores From Early Baseball Standings
In the American Association results Indianapolis 5 3 Kansas City 4 4 Louisville 2 Minneapolis 6 Toledo 2 Milwaukee 3 Columbus 3 St. Paul 4 and Boston 4 6 Philadelphia 6 11, New York 2 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 2 Pittsburg 3 Philadelphia 10 Boston 9.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Ball Players Barred From Writing World Series Accounts
The National Baseball Commission ordered that players eligible for the world or city series may not write or have their names used on articles about the series. Violations will incur penalties. The Baseball Writers' Association urged action to protect reporters and the series' credibility.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
National Baseball Commission
Baseball Writers’ Association
National Commission
Baseball Writers’ Association of America
Jackson
Writers’ Association
Miller of San Francisco Gets Decision From Palzer
Charley Miller of San Francisco heavyweight earned a ten round decision against Al Palzer of Iowa in New York. Both weighed 229 pounds. Miller showed the stronger start and center of attack, though Palzer scored a fifth round knockdown and a ninth round cut. The final round favored Palzer but Miller finished strong.
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Associated Press
New York
Charley Miller
San Francisco
al Palzer
Iowa
Miller
Palzer
Chicagoan Best Diver in English Championship
G W Gaidsik of Chicago won the English diving championship at Holborn Baths by scoring on three dives from a low board five feet four inches and from a high board seventeen feet.
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Associated Press
London
G. W. Gaidsik
Chicago
Holborn Baths
Women Golfers of Three Cities Fight For Championship
Chicago leads after opening round of the Women's Western Golf Association open tournament in Memphis. Eight survivors from Chicago Cleveland and Nashville include Painter Colburn Anderson Helmer Edwards Chisholm Newell and Daley. Pairings set for today with final rounds to follow.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Chicago
Cleveland
Nashville
Western Golf Association
Caroline Painter
Midlothian
P. G. Colburn
Glenview
Frank Anderson
Minsdale
Myra Helmer
Marjeie Edwards
South Shore
Ruth Chisholm
Mayfield Club
E. W. Daley
A. B. Newell
F. G. Jones
Runnner
Southern Association
Painter
Daley
George Haskell
Beverly Club
Newell
K. G. Buffield
Chisholm
Louise Fergus
Colburn
Jennie Jones
Sioux City
Anderson
E. T. Perkins
Helmer
Elizabeth Allen
Rock Island Arsenal
Iowa
Edwards
C. W. Buckley
Exmoor
Good Mill for Orleans Bout Set for October 14
Frankie Russell of New Orleans and Knockout Brown of New York fought to a decision for a ten round bout here on October 14. The winner is slated to meet Joe Rivers in a second bout here two weeks after.
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Aome Ta
Frankie Russell
New Orleans
Brown
New York
Joe Rivers
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