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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1905

Page

12

Franklin player dies after 5 yard run injury in Chester game

John G. Sommersgill right half back for Franklin collapsed after a 5 yard gain and died ten minutes later at Chester Hospital from brain hemorrhage. His wife, watching from the sideline, was unconscious from shock. The opening game of the season pitted Franklin against Homestead.

Washington Post Chester John G. Sommersmit Franklin Homestead Sommersgill

Request for Higher Wages by Fall River Textile Council

Fall River textile council votes to urge the Manufacturers' Association to restore a 12 12 per cent wage deduction from July 2 1904 and to implement the pay advance on October 23 1904. Secretary Thomas Taylor to present the request. council notes operatives nearly 30 000 in cotton mills have shared hardship while trade improves. Manufacturers silent pending official notice.

Fall River Mass Textile Council

Holy Ghost Leader Escapes in Mistrial in Bartlett Case

Auburn Maine October 8 The jury in the third trial of Rev Frank W Sandford head of the Holy Ghost and Us Society at Shiloh reported a disagreement on manslaughter charges in the death of Leander Bartlett aged fourteen The boy was son of Mrs Elvira Bartlett of Winchester Massachusetts and was an inmate at the Shiloh colony Sandford had been accused of ill treating Bartlett and neglecting him The defendant was also recently convicted of neglecting his own child

Rey Auburn, Me Frank W. Sandford The Holy Ghost and Us Society Shiloh Leander Bartlett Bandford Bartlett Elvira Bartlett Winchester Mass Bartletts Sandford

Girls' Narrow Escape on Trestle Train Plunges Into Canal

Nellie and Frances Vanderburg two twelve year old girls were struck by a gravel train on a forty foot trestle in Princeton New Jersey and hurled into the Delaware and Raritan Canal below They were rescued unhurt but shaken by the incident The account includes a humorous London Chronicle anecdote about a New York girl asking what floor Windsor Castle was on and a magistrate hearing about youths shouting Get your hair cut at a church doorway.

Princeton N. J W Nellie Frances Vanderburg Delaware and Raritan Canal Lippincott New York Philadelphia Windsor Castle Queen Victoria The London Chronicle Marylebone

Contests Close as Chicago Beats St Louis in Gate Rush

A baseball doubleheader in St Louis drew 10 800 fans as Chicago defeated St Louis 4 3 in the nightcap after a 6 0 loss in the opener. Rockenfeld and Koehler led with two base hits, while Pelty and Patterson split mound duties in the first game.

Chicago St. Louis Oct St Louis Im Hoa RB Stone F. Jones Rock’feild Green Frisk Davis Ss. Wallace Callahan T. Jones Donohue Gleason Rowe Koehler Sullivan Spencer Rockenfeld Patterson Pelty Bells Ty Patterson Mr. McCarthy St. Loup Rhore Jones Davia Donchus Rokie A Koshler D. Sugden Oc. Powell P. van Zant Walsh End Wallace Wallace Bally- Hart Staten Powall Mr McCarthy

Pigeons Liberated for Hagerstown Washington Race Practice

A total of 229 racing pigeons owned by Washington fanciers were released at Washington Junction yesterday morning to train for the race from Hagerstown to Washington on Thursday. Birds from Dr. R. R. Ashworth, C. F. Rupert, W. F. Dismer, Philip Krause, Walter Norwood, and others joined the practice. The birds were to be countermarked and sent to Hagerstown Tuesday for exhibition Wednesday and liberation Thursday morning.

Washington Junction Washington Hagerstown R. R. Ashworth C. F. Rupert W. F. Dismer Philip Krause Walter Norwood Joan Conrad Harry Beach Howard Donath Harry Herfurth A. & Johnson L. B. Nye Harry, Phillips P. V. Thomason My. Goldsmith Ford E. Young Roy Reed Harry Richardson Mr. Carroll Tuesay

Horgan After Record Irish Shot-Putter Aims For Coe Feat

Denis Horgan of Banteer Ireland arrives in New York to challenge the sixteen pound shot put mark of 49 feet 6 inches set by W W Coe of Michigan. He plans to stay in America a year if needed to set a new record with the six pound shot, though his first practice with the twelve pound implement yields 60 feet 7.5 inches.

W.W. Coe New York Denis Horgan Banteer County Cork Ireland Great Britain W. W. Coe University of Michigan America Horgan

Flays Cotton Report By A J Johnston In Mobile

Cotton expert A J Johnston ridicules the government report saying it overestimates errors and estimates the coming crop at about 10 500 000 bales He disputes acreage readings from railroad car windows and criticizes agents for faulty methods in the southern states. A Harper's Weekly note recalls a Denver desk clerk urging prompt publication of a football sermon manuscript.

Washington Post Mobile Ala A. J. Johnston South Harper's Weekly Denver

World Series Battle Looms As Giants Face Athletics

TheWorld’s baseball championship opens with New York Giants against Philadelphia Athletics amid debate over Waddell’s status and McGraw’s pitching plan. Mathewson and McGinnity expected for New York, while Mack may start Bender or Plank for the Athletics.

New York Browne Devlin McGann Mertes Dahlen Shootstop Gilbert Bowerman Mathewson Hertsel Feild Lord Davis L. Cross Seybold Murphy M. Cross Powers Plunk Giants Waddell Mathews Pittsburg Phillippe Boston McGinnity Baltimore Athletics Gotham Coakley Mack Philadelphia McGraw New York Herald

Two Great Pitchers Shaping World Series Prospects

Text discusses the pitching staff and individual form of Mathewson and McGinnity, noting Mathewson's peak condition and McGinnity's lingering shoulder strain. It contrasts the 1905 team with 1904, cites managerial strategy, and references opinions that American League pitchers are generally more effective than those in the National League.

Mathewson Mcflinnity Mittress McGinnity New York Press Giants

Giants and Athletics Face Tough Tests in Batting and Fielding

National and American league comparisons show New York’s Giants and Philadelphia Athletics each ranked among top clubs for batting and fielding. George M. Graham notes McGraw’s reliance but praises the teams as strong, with pitchers, catchers, and solid infield and outfield capable of handling key positions. He cites Weddell’s form as boosting confidence in an Athletic victory.

Giants Mack New York Philadelphia Chicago Athletics George M. Graham Philadelphia North American McGraw Huwerman Bresnahan Weddell Philadelphians

Opening of Philadelphia New York world series games planned

Philadelphia prepares for a record crowd as the New York National League club and the Philadelphia American League club, winners of 1905, meet in the first world series in the city. President Johnson and other NL officials arrive. New York arrivals follow. A vaudeville benefit in New York features Nat M Wills James J Corbett and Emma Carus.

Philadephia New York Uffis City Mack Philadelphia White Sox Charles Comiskey Johnson Pulliam National League Garry Herrigan National Commission New York National Baseball Players Majestic Theater DeWelf Hopper Casey Nat M. Wills James J. Corbett Emma Carus Cheridah Simpson

Records of Nationals Chicago Lacrosse Defeat

Chicago lacrosse teams fell today as Brantford of Brantford Ontario defeated the Al Chicago eleven in Chicago with a clear score.

Chicago Brantford Ont al Chillsgo

National League results and standings update

Yesterday's National League games included Cincinnati defeating Pittsburg 3 to 1 and 4 to 1, with Chicago beating St Louis 5 to 4 and 6 to 3. Standings show New York leading at 103 wins and 48 losses, Cincinnati 97 ? 27, St Louis 80? 27? plus others.

Cincinnati Pittsburg Chicago St. Louie St. Louia W. L New York Eitleburg St. Louis

Chicago Wins Doubleheader To Close Season In Twelve Innings

Chicago defeats St Louis in a 12 inning opener and a shorter nightcap, led by strong pitching and clean fielding. Slagle delivers three hits in the first game while Maloney’s catches save key hits. Brown hits a homer in the second game, with McDougal and Hoelskoetter pitching the nightcap before darkness ends play. Attendance 12,000.

Chicago St. Louis Slagle Brown Mloney RHOAE Siagle Dunleay de Groff Hoffman Beckley Burke Himes Grady Hoelster McBride Wicker McDougal Cavey Maloney McCarthy King Kling Tinker Balle Mr. Johnstone Evers Shay Becley Hy Brown Hoelskoetter

Cincinnati Wins Twice Against Pittsburg in Daylight

Cincinnati took both games from Pittsburg in a twin bill ending the second contest at darkness in the eighth inning. The opener featured a dramatic bases loaded triple play by Cincinnati in the seventh, with sensational catches by Leach and Hugging and a benching of Brain for kicking. Attendance reached about 10,000 as Cincinnati prevailed 8 to 4. In the nightcap Cincinnati’s bats produced more, aided by key hits and two runs in the final frames to win 4 to 2.

Nationals Hickman OC. Jones Stahl Hill Jones Anderson Washington Pet Ideal Averaghs ABBA Sy Tate Huelemen Tahd Uz Gol Stanley Uu Ay Manuel Canstay Hughes A. Os Xaoll NIN Heyden Mullen Are Adams Kittradga Walte Townsend Bo Patten As Jacobaen Cassaday Jay Wolfe Falkenberg Hardy Sullivan H H Hardy Stan Kittredge Townsend Oo Mullen Jacobsen Hull Knoll Rothgeb Manel Dol TH Hueleman Shaugh’y Lacie Matter B. c. CA Az BE Hueleman Cassidy Na Jones Nik Knot WACH TE. Hughes Jacobs Manuel Falkenbergae Eaety Tacoa Ana al Wolfe Ara Patten Manvet S.se Cincinnati Oct Pittsburg Reds Seymour Leach Hugging Brain Rhoase Pittsboro BOK TO/Clymer O Ganioy Deena Hinchman Siegie, Jr O Schlei Clerke Case Ninja Cincinnath Schlei Hinchman Corcoran Flugeing Clymer Ganley Hlochman Ritchey Wagner Howard Barry Balla Mr. Kiem Pitteburs R Hoad Bury Scanley Beymour Orwell Blegle Street Peltz Ewing Kinnetta Odwell Siegle Faitz Baila Kinsella Hitler Mr. Klemm

Champions Defeated in Brooklyn Exhibition Game

In an exhibition at Washington Park Brooklyn St. John's Catholic Club beat the Philadelphia American League team 8 to 6. The Brooklyn club’s win follows earlier local results with notes on players ROHL EL and others. A separate Zanesville Ohio report says Zanesville lost to Baltimore Eastern League on balls and errors in the first inning.

St. John’s Catholic Club Brooklyn New York Washington Park St. John's Catholic Club Rohl St. John's C. C Philadelphia Drgert Schreck Baltimore Zanesville Ohio I R. HE McNdat Fleurd

Five Harlem Bronx robbers arraigned in kidney of court

Five men including Frederick Martin and John Mulcare were arraigned in Harlem Police Court for a string of flat house robberies across Harlem and the Bronx over two and a half years. Berkman and Levy were held on $3,000 bail as bent receivers. Police say the gang used a rig to move loot to pawnbrokers in small lots.

Harlem Bronx Washington Post New York Frederick Martin Third Avenue Philadelphia John Mulcere Syracuse N. Y Stephen Hazen Bernard Berkman Samuel D. Levy Mulcare Martin Reilly B4th Street Lexington Avenue Poace Detective Bureau Quan- Martin

Shot Twice And Stabbed In Black Hand Attack

John Clearwater a Westfield restaurant owner was shot twice and stabbed six times in a lone Plainfield street. Five Italians arrested after officer Canfield wounded three suspects and jailed two more, while a sixth suspect was pursued with a posse. Clearwater had received blackmail letters but ignored them.

Washington Post Plainfield N. J John Clearwater Westfield Clearwater Canfield

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