Baseball Briefs on Cobb and the 1900s pennant race note
The article praises Ty Cobb as a premier hitter in a dramatic season, cites his triple and home run in St. Louis, and highlights the Athletes, Yankees, and Browns in a tense pennant chase. It laments the league’s struggles, criticizes management moves, and forecasts a tighter next season among multiple teams.
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Ty Cobb
Bennett Park
Grea
Cobb
Hughey Jeanings
Staan
St. Louis
Ehomulon
Cobb and Donovan 30 Be Exhibited In Detroit
Detroit basketball stars Tyrus Cobb and Donovan, two Tigres players, are touted to headline a week at a local Playhouse. The manager offered them money to join the engagement, aiming to draw crowds with their high profile.
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Cobb and Donovan
Tha Wasktort
Detroit
Tyrus Raymond Cobb
Miss Curtis Breaks Mark In Qualifying Round Golf
Miss Margaret Curtis of Hasex County Club Howton drives 220 yards from the tee box, leading the national women’s championship qualifying round at the Midlothian Club. Harriet Curtis and Millie Adams follow in scoring, with many others tied for positions as play continues into the evening.
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Margaret Cura
Howton
United States
Midlothian
With & Neoro
Migs Curtis
Curtis
Harriet Curtin
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Essex
Millie Adams
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Pox
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Uae
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Harvey
Mua Beceiton
Mist Linnelsa Hiss Oyeolie
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Mian Tolle
Tn H Curtis
Misa
French Mig Marti
Mic Hemple
Mra Barlow
Misa Pag
Por Lite
Mita Holmer
Cubs and Tigers Set for World Series Showdown in Chicago
Special to The Washington Post reports in Chicago that the Tigers and Cubs head toward the world series with debate over who will win. Analysts cite Detroit’s pennant drive and Cubs’ late-season form as evenly matched, seven-game potential. Manager Chance insists his team has played its best ball recently, while Cubs pitchers are debated due to Killian’s injury and Mullin, Slever stepping up. The National Commission head Hermann predicts a great series and possible Tigers’ road-tested edge.
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Jonning A
White Sox
Naps
Athletica
Jim Col Uns
Horton
Dougherty
J ED Grillo
Wanhington
Chicaxo
Fox
Stig
Tigers
Cubs
Chisage
Sox
Jona Aa
Fang
Hughey Jennings
Jchampiona
Chance
Alge
Cigars
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Selen
Hamo
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Slever
Brown
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Fraser
Rossman
Et Ha
Mullin
Cuba
Herrmann
Tyers
Hermann
Ttse
Detroits
Frank Chance
Hofman
Tiger Southpaw
Shulte
Per
Gogies
Hughey
Hank Clay
Jack Sheridan
Donovan
St Louis
Brewer
Big Jett
Rosman
Coughlin
Buntins
Chaned
Necvous
Sata Herman Schaefer
Mt Here
Cobb
Dave Ty Cobb
St Touls
Mile Régan
Boston
John Gallagher
Mel Serr
Boston Americans Win First Sense of Nine Games
Boston Americans won the opening nine game series 4 to 2 as Young pitched well and the team received final instructions from the commission. The Rockville Academy football team was organized with players listed and a ruling established that players share in the receipts of the first four games until a decisive fifth game.
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Boston
Young's
Hettmann
Rego
Rdea
Ammams
Ben Johnson
Watteries
Deenie Au Nook
Horr
Hestn
Connally
Hum Femann
Rockville Academy
Jrst
Washington Post
Tha
Rockvile Md
Rockville
Commis | Academy
Pion
Jones
England
Green
Hicketts
Dawson
E. Shrewsbury
Sret
Shrewsbury
Ery County ‘School
Belvidere Team Seeks October Basketball Game
The Belvidere basketball team requests a game with a registered AA DB opponent in Washington for October 1. They will cover travel expenses to Baltimore and back. Communications should be sent to Walter A Cox at South Carey Street Baltimore.
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Belyderes
Belvidere
Hahamore
Come Fast Washington Quint
Belvideres
Beltimore
Walter A ‘Coxeya
Carey Street
Baltimore
Fans Favor Tigers in World Series Opener
Rooting for Jennings club after a hot finish since becoming champions. Chicago series last fall stands as the only prior title battle where Chance's men faced Detroit. Donovan to start for Detroit in the opener.
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Jennings’ Club
Chicago
Kuban
Donovan Toatch
Detroit
Cubs Tigers clash as Chance predicts easy win
Frank Chance and Cubs boast confidence ahead of the series with Detroit. Jennings and Hughey discuss tactics and the Cubs’ nerves, while Cobb leads the Tigers by steady hitting and calm. Donovan or Mullin start for Chicago if needed.
Leach Stars in Pittsburg Baseball Meet Highlights
Pittsburg Oct 7 Leach dominates the Pittsburg baseball meet with five events, entering four. He wins the 20 flat base run, and dominates throwing for catchers, with Helder Drake challenging the world record in circling the bases, though the details are garbled.
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Walington Post
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Lech
Necuste
Bases
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O Yiren
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Alldes
Easterners Beaten by Gallandet Reserves in Scrimmage
Easterners failed to practice, outweighed by at least ten pounds, as Gallandet College reserves defeated Bagiern High School by ten. Key players included Rett, Martin, and Farnesworth Weave, with the lineups featuring Byrne and Murray Stewart McDonnell.
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Bagiern High School
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McDonale
Farnesworth
Talbert Canter Clark Doon Gardner
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Fackie Walton
Sonaeter
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Medion Bolas
Nalvex
Mr Dod
Richmond Fad Opens at State Fair Horse Racing Claim
Opening day at the State fair drew a small crowd as betting ran briskly. The Dockies took advantage of loose change on favorites with Lady May scoring a walk over in the first race. Sally C Wilton excelled in the second while Finch backed Miss Peelar in the third to finish strongest.
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Meg AH Tyme
Bedworth
Shipley Cobb
Ani Frank Matty Kyrasoye
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Tony Bonaro
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Gower Shore
Zipnarn Latoma
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Demsoarivars
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Hebel Carr
Ftieranee Ig
Bally
Uatie Henry
Beramereway
Decoen Splvanelie
Bonebrake
Ins
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Morthéale Hagobeidee
Belnris
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Water Lake
Hal Gold Sally
Biackioc
Cardinals Beat Browns In Front Run In World Series
The Cardinals opened a clear lead in the series with a 11th inning surge after a key fifth inning rally off Fred Glade. Von Petty closed the game as the Cardinals seized five runs in the 11th era, while Lust and Byra earned praise for Cardinal victory.
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McCluskey
Cardinals
Browns
Fred Glade
von Petty
Nationale
Tade
Lust
Byra
Nnings
No Team for Hatchetites at George Washington University
Reported plan to abandon Intercollegiate sports at George Washington University as athletic grounds vanish to government use. Faculty opposition delays baseball program and the football team loses practice space before November. Manager Gonsaley notes no spring team and no game dates due to faculty instruction. Evelyn Seera wins Edwin Sosee Cup challenge round at Tong Wood Cricket Club defeating Mrs Wallach 64 64.
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van Ness Park
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Misa Sears
Boston
Masa
Misa Evelyn Seera
Mra Bargar Wallach
New York
Tong Wood
Mia Wallach
Mias Beate
Belmont Park Opens Card as Keene, Wilson Sweep Meet
Belmont Park opened with a fast card as trainer Whitney streaked to two wins including prominent sprinter Royal Tourst. Miller attempted a late shoulder, but Furst Three Furlongy was outrun by the early pace. The meet featured Whitney, Wilson, and Keene successful across events.
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Miller
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Wilson
Keene
Belmont Park Racing Day Delivers Whitney Wins and Milestone Rides
At Belmont Park on October 7, H P Whitney Jr and James R Keene sweep the day. Whitney’s stable takes three wins with Stamina Perseverance and Bea Wolf, while Warenece and Colins victory in Matron Stakes highlights two-year-olds. Commando colt dominates the Jerom Handicap, with Colin proving fastest in a sprint clash. Royal Tourist contests late, but Colins victory seals the day.
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BT Wilcon Jr
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Belmont Park
Westchester Racing Association
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Perseverance
Bea Wolf J
Gatlavant
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Brin Reas
Altech Noble
Robert Cooper
Colin Triumphs in High Stakes Day at Aqueduct
James R Keene’s great stable trails with 4376497 earned since April as Aqueduct holds Matron Stakes shares and the day’s racing totals 10640 with Masquerade earning 9006 and Gretna Green 200 in the Jerome Handicap. Baliot places with 41500 across events.
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Wastoneton Poel
New York
James R’ Keene
Duke of Portland
Keenen
Aqueduct
Matron
Masquerade
Gretna Green
Baliot
Castle Club Hosts Clash Amid City Football Action
In a rugged display, Nath Caphtel and Streets Playground seven defeated Zwiging by Eis 2. Teams from Norte Capithh Street and 2007 Norte Capithh Street gathered, with scores moving from 320 to 180 yards. Harold Maxckingy of 245 Morgan addressed the crowd.
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Belmont Park Racing Recap Traverses Mixed Pace
Fragmented OCR text mentions Belmont Park and racing names with scattered references to schedules and players. The readable content hints at race activity, speeds, and comparisons to historical figures, but concrete outcomes or events are not clearly stated. The article preserves period voice while avoiding sensational detail.
Stamina leads Brighton Cup cards as Whitney horses shine
Cotin un beaten extends to eleven straight wins totaling 123 096. The Whitney stable enjoyed its best day of the year with Stamina sharing in the Matron Stakes for fillies and Perseverance earning 3137 on his share of the Jerome Handicap. Lea Wolf earned 74 in the final race as Mr Whitney watched and congratulated his runners.
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Whitney Stable
Lea Wolf
Mr .Whitney
Woo
Sovereign
Five Favorites Lose at Latonia Steeplechase Handicap
Latonia races feature Blue Pirate capturing the steeplechase handicap led by Full of Fun second and Pete Vinegar third. Dainty wins six furlongs by a margin in a tightly run card with Frontenac close behind Lacy Esther and other contenders chasing. Multiple horses and odd spellings fill the rest of a foggy, crowded result listing from the Latonia meet.
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Uct
Latonia
Blue Pirate
Club House
Pete Vinegar
Handicip
Dainty
Frontenac
Lacy Esther
Bammary
Fl ¢ Furlonge
Marrick
Sean Bo Guarret
Bichon
Civa Foge Harpe
Bea Travute
Eenoncuurs Precious Fame
Asd
Copian Pourimaleo
Jansie
Seine
Fryntense
Plokecei
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Reidelt
Funteulaire Ao. van
McClurn
Shirley Rosamare Valent
Homainy
al Ailuiery
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