Wonderful Record Made by National League Champions This Year
The Chicago National League champions dominate this season winning every series by large margins. New York leads against Chicago with seven wins in twenty-two games, while Philadelphia and Cincinnati trail with four wins each in their twenty-one and twenty-two games respectively. Cincinnati’s four wins include two by Jake Weimer. The Cubs’ record stands out when compared across the league.
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Sports calendar lists dim schedules for ball, grid and horse events
The page previews baseball doubleheaders Nationals vs Boston at American Sease Park, football clashes incl Georgetown vs Gallaudet and George Washington vs Lehigh, with other college tilts in Philadelphia Cambridge and Lexington. Notable boxing matches, horse racing meets at Belmont and Pimlico, a golf club tournament, and horse shows in Richmond are scheduled across October and early November.
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To-Morrow
Canadian Best Runner Wins Forty Kilometer Chicago Marathon
Dennis Bennett of Hamilton Ontario won the Winchester Athletic Club marathon in Chicago, finishing forty kilometers in 2 hours 41 minutes 33 seconds. Close behind was S H Hatch of River Forest, with 2 hours 44 minutes 85 seconds, as 42 starters set off from Ravinia Park toward the Illinois Athletic Club house on Michigan Avenue. Mayor Dunne fired the start gun and favorable conditions aided the field.
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Hamilton
Ontario
Chicago
Canada
Witncis Athletic Club
H. Batch
River Forest Athletic Club
F. T. Armour
Upattached
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Mohawk Athletic Club
New York
BV. Sohwan
Seventh Regiment Athlette Club
Georgetown Virginia Gridiron Clash Set for November 10
Managers McCann and Robertson agreed on November 10 for a Georgetown versus Virginia football game at Georgetown Field. It will be the first Georgetown Virginia contest in five years and is expected to be a major local gridiron event. Negotiations were conducted by an unofficial committee and sanctioned at athletic association meetings. November 1 had been open for Virginia, but Georgetown canceled its game with St Mary’s College to arrange this match. A two mile cross country run around The Walks highlighted yesterday’s Georgetown practice.
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St. Mary's College
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Local Boxer Baker to Fight Tipman in Baltimore
Robby Baker a welterweight from the city plans to box Joe Tipman of Baltimore for any number of rounds. Baker has faced strong opponents before and remains backed for a long bout in the ring. Separately, West Gun Carriage Shop bowling team opened the season with two wins in three games. Rochester Amusement Company, owner of the Rochester Baseball Club, placed in receivership after last summer’s accident damage. Edward McSweeney appointed receiver as the company’s assets are in review.
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Thin City
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White Sox edge Browns in thirteen innings in Chicago
In a 13 inning classic at St Louis Park, Dougherty doubled and Tannehill singled to push the White Sox ahead as Nick Altrock and Barney Pelty dueled a pitching gem. Dougherty scored in the thirteenth after a sacrifice by McFarland, giving Chicago a 3-1 win over St Louis in a fierce pennant race showdown.
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Cubs Sweep Phillies in Doubleheader to Close Philadelphia Season
Philadelphia hosted a doubleheader with Chicago, the visitors winning both games. In the first game Landgren held Philadelphia to two hits as Chicago won 4 to 0, and the second game ended after six innings with Chicago 6 Philadelphia 3.
Tigers Avenged As Armourites Edge Yanks In Pixie Fight
Chicago defeats St Louis Browns to move within one notch of the pennant. with three games left against St Louis and Cleveland, Comiskey’s team must hold on and hope the Yankees falter, while Mack could send in veterans or youth as the final stretch unfolds.
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Two For Giants Cards Blanked In Twin Bill
New York took both games of today's double header, defeating St Louis 3 to 1 in the opener and 5 to 3 in the nightcap. O'Hare led New York with timely hitting, while Browne and McGann contributed key bases and singles. Time of game was 1 hour and 40 minutes for the first game and about 50 minutes for the second.
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Cobb Home Run Gives Detroit Victory Over Cleveland
Ty Cobb blasted a first inning home run with Sam Crawford on base to spark Detroit past Cleveland. Mullin pitched well for Detroit, with Lejosle and Schaefer contributing strong defense as Cleveland failed to convert hits into runs. Final score reflects Detroit's 2 to 1 win after a tense pitchers’ duel.
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Weimer Sent to Bench in Protesting Umpire Call
Boston beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 as Weimer was ejected by umpire Rigler for protesting calls. Game lasted 1 hour 47 minutes. Box score lines and scattered player notes follow amid heavy OCR corruption and ad text.
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Yale Tennis Looses In First Round Of Intercollegiates
The twenty sixth annual Intercollegiate Championship lawn tennis tournament opened at Merion Cricket Club Haverford Pa with eight colleges entries Yale Harvard Pennsylvania Princeton Cornell Williams Columbia and Haverford. In the early rounds Yale faced eliminations as all four Yale players were defeated. Kawasaki representing Pennsylvania defeated Levering of Harvard in a hard fought match.
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Racecard names from Gravesend list of runners
A compiled list features numerous entrants including Aine Ogden Cloisterems Jesmming Allegianes Battac Nuit Blanche Victoria B George Davie Barringo Proper Cedesstrome Lady Savoy Bolly Spanker Gatnish Tony Honero Pierrot Skylark Rappahemnock Al H Woolf Main Chenos Louisville Oasis Mies Leads Ingolthritt Morendo Athesa Juba Martha Gorman Critten Forge Bias Doyin Elemood Bt Wolms Sam Hotheloner Frank Fienher Gracchus Tom Dolan Bratt Peter Nathaniel
Racing Entries From Brighton Beach Card
Full at-a-glance listing of Brighton Beach races with entries across six carded races. Includes horse names, weights, and notable contenders for the six furlong sprints, the steeplechase, the Cup Preliminary and handicaps, plus maidens and selling races.
Electioneer Wins Produce Stakes at Brighton Beach Meet
J C Van Ness electioneer captured the 11,000 Colts half of the Produce Stakes at Brighton Beach, ridden by T S Martin, starting at odds from 7 to 1 up to 3 to 1, defeating De Mund and Paumonok amid rough riding and a fall by Water Pearl. Court Dress won the fillies half with Barbary Belle second, Common Sue third, and jockey T Clark suspended for the post. Time records set in both races highlight a strong day for the meeting.
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Charlatan Prevails as Favorite at Churchill Downs Fall Meet
Louisville October 1 opening day at Churchill Downs sees cold weather and large crowd. Charlatan wins the opening feature while other races list winners such as Triumphant Matsdor Marvel B and Chass in six races, with times and placings provided for each event.
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Middies Practice Signals At Naval Academy
Special to The Washington Post Annapolis Md Oct There is an innovation in football practice with four teams signaling at once, a change from prior years. Leaders include Paul Dashiell Gates McMaster and Lieut Reeves, a former Navy tackle, credited with great wins over West Point. Douglass Howard expected to be ordered here to help coach. Yesterday's games Raleigh A and M College 33 Randolph Macon 0.
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Annapolis
Naval Academy
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Gates
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