Umpire Washburn's Unusual No-Game Stunt Delights City Lead Battle
In a darkening dusk game between Progres Farmers and Jefferson Powder for the City lead, umpire Washburn called the fifth inning and ended the match 6 to 3 in favor of the Farmers. Earlier Davis pitched for Farmers in a 2 to 1 victory. Powder pitcher Smith also delivered but erratic calls and a controversial third base out affected the outcome.
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Progress Farmers
Jefferson Powder
Leachampon
Washburn
Farmers
A&é
Powder Boys
Farmer Boys
Davis
Smith
Powder Company
Thirteen Brings No Fears To A 1913 Bride And Groom
Gladys j le Pettibone and Raymond Harold Bell married on September 13, 1913, born May 13 and August 13 respectively. The couple, unfazed by superstition, marked wedding festivities with thirteen guests each, noting fate placed them on the thirteenth but not as bad luck.
Gossip of the Ring Tells of Matches and Moves
Boxing news across cities notes Dundee Beecher October 14 bout at Atlantic Garden and Ritchie likely to accept 10000 offer to meet Dundee. Levinsky stays in America. White eyes Wells Carpentier rematch. Clabby to face Petroskey in San Francisco on October 3.
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International News Service
New York
Willie Ritchie
Billy Gibson
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Johnny Dundee
Dundee
Leahh Cross
Sam Wallach
Cross
Gibson
Ular
Danny Morgan
Morgan
Levinsky
London
James White
Bombardier Wells
Jack Johnson
Wells
Georges Carpentier
Olympia
World Series contenders ease into rest before crucial test
New York dispatch notes the Giants and Athletics will rest regulars in the final week of the season as they gear up for the World Series. Connie Mack and John McGraw aim to protect stars, with injuries and rest shaping possible lineups and major players like McInnis and others watched for readiness.
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International News Service
New York
Giants
Athletics
Yar Bray
Connie Mack
Johnny McGraw
Mnes
Mobile Al Demaree A Lofty Factor In Giants Series Hopes
New York's Al Demaree emerges as a leading rookie pitcher candidate for the Giants as the 1908 World Series looms, with Philadelphia’s Bob Shawkey a rival young ace for the Athletics. The piece surveys historic World Series hurlers from Mathewson to Young, Dineen, and Walsh, and notes how youth could shape the outcome.
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Giants
New York
Chief Bender
Eddie Plank
Mack
Philadelphia
Bob Shawkey
Mackian
Mathewson
Marquard
Tesreux
Christy Mathewson
Bill Dineen
Ed Walsh
Mordecai Brown
Babe” Adams
Jack Coombs
Joe Wooda
Boston Americans
Pirates
Dineen
Pittsburg
Bostons
Phillippe
Cy Young
Kennedy
Leever
Young
Boston
Wagner
Tacoma Umpire Day Honors James J. Toman with Gifts
Tacoma marked the third annual Umpire Day with over 8,000 fans hosting James J. Toman as guest of honor. He received a jeweled ring a fine umbrella clothing orders cuff links and more than 100 in silver loaded in a wheelbarrow and paraded along the base lines.
Giants Expected to Use Regulars in Final Series Against Phillies
The article outlines probable lineups for the New York Giants as they approach the season’s end and a key series with the Phillies. It contrasts regulars like Thorpe and Wiltie with potential series nominees such as Merkle Doyle Fletcher Shafer and Herzog. It notes six spots left undecided in each league and outlines the looming pennant battles in both the American and National Leagues, with final positioning likely to hinge on the Chicago Pirates and Cubs performances.
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Barry
Baker
Eddie Murphy
Daley
Oldring
Schang
Giants
McGraw
Phillies
Gianta
Thorpe
Wiltie
Crandall
Grant
McCormick
Cooper
Hartley
Wilson
Merkle
Doyle
Fletcher
Shafer
Herzog
Murray
Burns
Snodgrass
Athletics
Detroit
Chicago
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Yankees
Browns
National League
New York
St. Louis
Cubs
Pirates
Pittsburg
Phil Elphia
Invaders
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Joe Tinker
Reds
Better Than Spanking Bed Wetting Cure Claim
An article notes that spanking fails to cure bed wetting and cites a constitutional angle to the issue. Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana offers to send free information to mothers seeking help.
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Ind
Women Golfers to Meet For the Title
New York reports a women's golf championship with an eighteen hole qualifying round on Monday to determine eligible players. The following day includes an eighteen hole match play and a semi final, leading to a decisive Saturday test with mixed foursome events and driving and putting tests.
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New York
United 8
Wilmington
Ono
Grove's Tasteless Tonic Promoted For Malaria
An old newspaper blurb touts Grove's Tasteless Tonic as invigorating for adults, claiming it strengthens the system, drives out malaria, cleanses the blood, and builds up the body.
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