World Series Set to Open October Seventh
Chicago reports the World Series should start October 7 with the opening game likely staged in the East or West. President B. B. Johnson of the American League says preparations are underway but final scheduling hinges on the pennant races and the National Commission.
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Boston World Series site arrangements revealed
Boston on September 27 reports plans to host the World Series games at Braves' field if the Red Sox win the pennant. J. J. Lannin, president of the Braves, confirms the seating capacity at Braves Field is about 42 090.
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Boston Braves Edge Pirates 1-0 in Morning Game
The Boston Braves extended their winning streak by defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 in the first morning game played under league rules. Pitchers Cooper and W Wagner contributed to the shutout while Gowdy and Blackburn provided defensive support for Boston.
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Superbav Leads NL Tilt As Race Narrows Between Teams
The Brooklyn Superbas beat the Chicago Cubs on Pfeffer’s strong pitching to hold a one game lead in the National League. Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati in a ninth inning rally, while Boston both beat Pittsburgh 3 0 and 2 1 to gain a half game. Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston still clash with remaining games tight, as a busy schedule looms. An off day hit the American League with two games on Wednesday Washington at Philadelphia and New York at Boston.
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Result Games National at Brooklyn and other league results
National games in Brooklyn ended 4-6-0 for Chicago 1-7-1 with Pfeffer Meyers McConnell and Wilson. Boston hosted two games with Pittsburgh 0-4-2 and 2-7-2 to 1-4-2 as Allen Gowdy Jacobs Wagner. Philadelphia hosted Cincinnati 3-7-1 to 2-8-2 with Demaree Kil lifer Knetzer Huhn. New York beat St. Louis 6-156-2 to 1-8-2 with Sallee McCarty Kocher Watson Williams Snyder. American Association results: Columbus 8 Toledo 10. Kansas City 4 St Paul 10. Louisville 2 Indianapolis 2. Milwaukee Minneapolis rain.
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Brooklyn Keeps Narrow NL Lead In Pennant Chase
Chicago Sept 26 The Brooklyn team extends its slim lead in the National League pennant race by narrowly winning to stay ahead as Philadelphia and Boston gain. Brooklyn has eight games left, Philadelphia nine, Boston eleven, with New York still within reach if a hot streak continues.
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Being on Top Keeps Peace Along Border
Secretary of War Newton Baker told delegates there will be no war with Mexico. He noted 125,000 militia sworn in and under arms along the Rio Grande and praised peacetime readiness as a lesson to the nation.
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Games Today Bloodless Cards and Clashes Across Cities
Schedule lists games in several cities including St. Louis at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Pittsburgh at Boston and Washington at Philadelphia with conditions clear or cloudy and a 10 a.m. start for the Pittsburgh match. No other games scheduled.
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Ambassador Gerard On Way Home For Vacation
Secretary Lansing announced that James W. Gerard the American ambassador to Germany is returning home for a belated vacation likely lasting about two months. Secretary Grew will oversee affairs in Berlin. Gerard has served on duty for two years and left Berlin for Copenhagen with Mrs. Gerard yesterday.
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Umpires Indicted in Assault to Murder Case
Toledo indictment charges George Johnson an American Association umpire and Jacob Schofkey 24 with assault with intent to kill after Johnson was struck on the head by a pop bottle thrown from the stands during a July game with St. Paul at Oware Field. He was unconscious and a recovery was feared.
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Boston New York series starts as AL title race tightens
The four game set between Boston and New York opens with the A L lead at stake as Boston sits two and a half games ahead of Chicago and four on Detroit. Brooklyn tops the N L race by one game over Philadelphia while Boston gains a game from Pittsburgh.
Ambitious Item Boys Hold Meeting to Boost Sales
A meeting of The Item newsboys was held in the mailing room Tuesday night. Superintendent Linton Denaberg led talks on welfare and profitability, followed by lemonade and cake. The Red and Blue contests stir enthusiasm as Blues plan a comeback next week. A hay ride and picnic funded by Weinacker Bros. is planned for Friday night, signaling ongoing features to recruit and train young sellers.
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Braves and Pirates Start Morning Tilt
In Boston on September 27 the Braves and Pirates opened a day of baseball with a forenoon game at Braves field because the Boston-Pittsburgh Nationals could not complete their schedule. The afternoon featured a Fenway Park matchup between the Boston club and the New York Americans.
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Shell Makers Declare 100 Percent Dividend
The E. W. Bliss Company, New York, manufacturers of shells and torpedoes, declared an extra cash dividend of 100 percent on common stock. This marks the second 100 percent payout this year. The firm earned $5,532,000 last year, about 485 percent on the $1,250,000 common stock.
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National League batsmen struggle to raise averages on Tuesday
The five NL leaders were at bat eighteen times with only three hits. Chase and Doubert each had a single in three appearances, Wheat one in four, Hinchman two in seven, and Hornsby went hitless in four. No AL games were played.
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Soldiers Fight in Bar Room Brawl Near El Valle
Washington dispatch reports a clash between American and Mexican troops in a saloon at El Valle near the expeditionary base. One American trooper was killed and another wounded. a Carranza officer died and a soldier was wounded. Officials say it was a drunken brawl with no further identifications released.
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Daughters of Rebekah Mark 65th Founding Anniversary
Peace Lodge No 4 hosts the sixty fifth anniversary celebration of the Daughters of Rebekah at their hall on Dauphin and St Emanuel streets. The event features vocal and instrumental music with brief addresses by prominent Odd Fellows leaders.
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Dories to Parade Through Mobile Streets Tonight
Ramalah Temple Dramatic Order Knights of Khorassan will parade Mobile tonight forming at 9 in front of Pythian Castle. They march along St Francis Claiborne Dauphin St Joseph St Michael Royal Dauphin finishing at the P O Cafe for a feast.
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Initiation Night At Pythian Castle With Drago Band
Twenty five tyros will be initiated tonight at Pythian Castle hall while Drago s band performs in Bienville Square for the children. The ceremony leaders include Finlay Mc Fadyen P J Doherty Comer Sims C L Smith F W Willoughby George W Daly Sr H W Brown and Gilbert R Bridge with committees named for arrangements and publicity.
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Alabama Georgia Highway Association Forms in Fort Payne
Fort Payne Alabama September 27 organizers formed the Alabama Georgia Highway Association to seek Dixie Highway diversions from Nashville to Atlanta via Huntsville Fort Payne and Rome Ga Road buffs about 3500 attended from counties along the route Clarendon Pavis Huntsville Chamber of Commerce secretary was elected president with directors named for each traversed county The group hopes pledges from northern Alabama and Georgia counties for road improvements if Dixie Highway Association recognition is obtained The plan suggests rerouting west of Chattanooga through northern Alabama due to Cumberland Mountains delays.
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American Envoy Gerard Arrives in Copenhagen with Mrs Gerard
James W. Gerard the American ambassador to Germany arrived in Copenhagen from Berlin on Tuesday. He and his wife will sail Thursday on the Frederick VIII for New York.
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