Unpredictable Results Hourly Across Midwestern Football
In a week with few real surprises, Michigan struggles as Illinois and Chicago show improving form while Minnesota holds steady strength. Purdue and Wisconsin display progress, and Northwestern edges toward potential, with Chicago’s end‑over‑end defense cited as a key factor in their tie.
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Stige
Knox
Chicago
Rios
Inox
Ofc
Mmreons
Purdue
Depauw
Singe
Shelger
Giants Manager Hints at 1900 Team Prospects
The Giants scout and manager discuss plans for next season with McGraw, McGinnity, and links to Levine, Sondain, and Mertes. Clark Griffith from the Chicago American League club will visit this week as talks continue. A Texas spring drill and southward workouts are planned, with odds wagered on a New York club forming next year despite opposition in the streets.
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Zork
Serert
Forte Giants
Dave Salle
Cie Creek
ST Alphia
Awe White
Tania i Tehant
Witchers Tonen
Mathewson
McGinnity
Li Ale
Miller
Clark Griffith
Chicago American League
Texas
New York
American League
Mankattin Bstanti
Shake-Up for Badger Eleven After Hyde Park Loss
The Wisewish football team faces a likely lineup shake as Hyde Park defeat prompts coach to consider changes. Captains seek spots, with three positions needing stronger play and one key starter set for reassignment amid a shaky performance.
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Marioan
Yadowine
Hyde Park
Ila
Rekersot
Hte
West Fier
Half Back Is Badly Hurt At Harvard Practice
Harvard football player Freedman sustained a serious injury in a scrimmage with the scrub team during a practice session in Cambridge. Doctors say fever and complications may delay his return and coach King plans to reshuffle the lineup as Marsh or Vanderboom contend for his spot. Team doctors Shea Harnad and Marshall attend, with Daly, Lark, Burress, and Little listed among others on the roster.
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Harvard Freedman
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Freedman
Vanderboom
Moffatt
King
Burtet
Amott
Shea
Harnad
Marshall
Justiie
Daly
Lark
Burress
Catarch
SS. S
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
Jerome Handicap at Min Hei Pounds Race Summary
A bard at work on a wort title describes the general beard and notes the winner Seek Reel and Stow Maomenim with Keene. The Jerome handicap shows a one mile 3 quarter distance in 2 00 percent time with Nedfern and Biceengh aboard two winning mounts.
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Usaee Inn
Gale
Nedfern
Biceengh
Season's Averages Spark Debate in National League
Numerical leaders and near-miss figures populate a season run of batting averages across the National League. Keeler tops the list with Cy Seymour close behind, while players from Cardinals, Phillies, and Giants vie for high marks. Bullish notes on Beeverton and other stars mix with scattered ranking shifts as official tallies loom.
Indians Battle Leads to Narrow Medics Victory
Wes in tod Exposfttin path won the seeme r of the battle. The Indians were weaker on offense yet strong on defense, while the Medics relied on end plays and solid interference by Coch Kramer to create opportunities. The Medics kicked effectively but rarely changed tactics, edging the Indians with superior execution.
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Wes
Fran
Gian
Aharty
Srldicrey
Mit
Coch Kramer
Une
Michigan Philosophical Football Lesson From Case's TD
Michigan faces Case on Saturday as Yost wrestles with line injury gaps. Heaton and Everley are limited. trainer Fitzpatrick withholds full return while Bow and other squads prepare. Club officers elected include President J A Green and VP John van den Grien. student members Arthur Reese Frank Burford and others appointed.
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Ann
Michigan
Michigen
Heaton
Everley
Yost
Cleveland Toys
Fitzpatrick
Hernetoth
Cattman
Ran
Vail
Reqnessl
Kaunas
J. A. Green
John x * Vanden
Grien
Arthur Reese
Frank Burford
Kart Cb
Herod
Ball
Hi Jacoby
P. Arkin
George Vinton
Ihl
Chicago racehorse wins Pirnway handbag title in upset
Chicago racing report notes Waeswitt favored at odds. She led early but fell behind as the trim field surged. A late push by SUG 4G Sheneee failed to close the gap, leaving Waeswitt the winner in a dramatic finish.
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Chicago
Waeswitt
Racing at New York New York Matron Stakes detail
Race report from New York describes Grey eviar Torcite and gelding in the Matron stakes with uncertain finish notes. The field included Surbiton Hoye and Ace Full Tee Gairth among others as horses started and trended toward the backstretch and stretch run.
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New York
Second Team Loses to Kansas City Eleven 18 to 0
In Kansas City yesterday the second string squad of the Midionleriluce Teaus suffered an 18 to 0 defeat as injuries and travel fatigue hampered their performance. Several players were unavailable, leaving the team short on defense and unable to match the opponents’ offense. The next game features the Titwell Miniversity team.
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Champikie
Joe Call
Ames
Williams
Sven
Purdue
Renoi
Jimmy” Henry
Wito
Kay
Maroons
Thin Dietance
Shang Fenese
Alate
Dick Hotlisnne
Minnesota
Gophers
Haskell
Kansas City
Kansas Wins 16–0 Over Agricultural College In Buckeye State Grid Showdown
Lawrence Kans Oct 8 University of Kansas defeats Kansas State Agricultural College 16 to 0 in a one sided game. Kansas defense shines holding the visitors to no first downs and repeatedly punting. Key performers include Ackerman Jenkinson Townes Brumage Nielsen and Hall while Briggs Towns Beach and Poplin contribute for the Agricultural lineup.
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Lawrence
O. Lawrence
Kan
University of Kansan
Kansas State Agricultural College
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Kanhax
Defenre
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Kansas
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Jenkinson
Hee
Vincent
Arnil
Abe
Ant Hlele
Bucks
Briggs
Atuc
Nielson
Towns
Towne
Uall
Beach
Amt Poplin Sun
Nellie Jay Ahead In Kentucky Trotting Meet
Lexington Ky Oct Kentucky Troeters misoclitzen 13th meet produced a surprise as Nellie Jay, owned by George F Woomen of Boston, won the rich stake with driver FL McKay earning 8000 and half the betting ring winnings. Rajah faltered, Gail Hamilton won heat two, and McKay was cheered as he saluted judges. Hudson drove Twinkle to victory in the 2:08 pace with Dan Patch record target.
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Lexington
Kentucky Treeters
Misoclitzen
Bevan
Rajah
Iewike
Nettle Jax
Jay Hawkes
George F
Dan Patch
Belwe
Hudson
Twinkle
Daphne Dallas
Carl Wilkes
Dan Ft
Dr. Strong
Kavalli
Dick Cooley Record with Boston NL Team
Dick Cooley played 136 games for Boston in the National League last season. He had 529 at bats with 64 hits, 11 sacrifice hits, and 28 stolen bases for a .204 average. As an outfielder he ranked sixth with 127 games, 22 putouts, or 6 errors for a .356 fielding percentage, and he led right fielders. He also contributed as a slugger, with two doubles and seven triples, totaling 45 extra-base hits. He played seven games at first base with zero putouts, six assists, and one error. Cooley signed with Hastings for next season.
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de Unter
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Romse
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Madison Wicven
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Ruith
O'Neill
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Philadelphia
Bi R
Nichols
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FlexMing
Mikt Kruceer
Thin Poition
Hea
Lythe Putiicht Beaxmimi
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Followitte
Dick Cooley
Heston
Cooley
Low Bound Trip Summer Rates Through Chicago Lines
Low bound summer travel rates listed for service via Chicago routes to St. Paul and Minneapolis. The Cannon Valley Great Western and related agencies advertise reduced fares to various destinations, with options to reach nearby towns and transfer points through Chicago.
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Great Western Ralteay
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cannon
Fort Riley War Maneuvers and Pontoon Bridge Test
Kansas Fort Riley reports Tuesday maneuvers showing a Blue division attacking a Brown defense near Stockdale across rivers with a pontoon bridge tested against high water. The exercise concluded with praise for regulars and National Guard officers and a formal resolution thanking War Secretary and commanders.
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Republican
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Kansas River
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National Guard
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Fitions
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Secretary of War
Ole Forks
John C
John C Bates
Arthur
Te Wagner
Ue Oem
Wilden
Pennarivaal National Guard
Bia
Nia Brigade
Leavenworth Moves to Curb Gambling Along Delaware Street
Citizens in Leavenworth Kansas petition to stop five open gambling dens on Delaware Street and nearby blocks. Cappers attract patrons at bars and saloons, with visitors arriving by electric car and being directed to gambling venues. City officials plan a determined action to end the gambling as outsiders view Leavenworth as a Mecca for gamblers from the Missouri Valley.
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Kan
Delaware Street
Iethmir
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Delaware
Presen Leavenworth
Missouri Valley
Plumb site debate stalls free library plan in Emporia
In Emporia a deadlocked city council failed to form a quorum after two members left amid a dispute over accepting Mrs. Plumb’s site for a free library. A follow up meeting drew only two attendees as friction continued. Separate items noted include a Greenwood County Fair opening and various local prize listings, plus Campbell University defeating Seneca Academy 35 to 0. The Oct 8 report also covers a manslaughter verdict for “Kiss” Wilson and a farmer's accidental death from a chicken hawk incident.
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Emporia
Oct
Smoke over approved release tamale tale from archives
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a release approved and a person named Morrison in a context involving women, arches, and escape themes. The readable phrases hint at a historical social or cultural item but lack coherent details for a full event. The fragment preserves named individuals and motifs without clear dates or places.
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