Waddell Dominates Washington in Exhibition Pitched Riot
In Hartford on Oct 8 Rube Waddell fanned sixteen Washington batters in five innings setting records for strikeouts in an exhibition game. Only Aickman managed two hits off him as Waddell’s control and catching defense drew cheers from a 6000-seat crowd. Washington scored once on a fielder’s choice. Kitson and Coombs shared pitching duties for the Senators.
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Washington Post
Hartford
Conn
Rube
Waddell
Weddell
Washington
Mith
Aickman
Seybold
Hender
Bender
Henney
Springfield
Dave Altizer
Sopdet
Frost
Davis
Hickman
Promoters Seek Private Course for Fifteen Mile Auto Circuit
Gotham promoters secure options on two private tracts to lay out a fifteen mile circuit for motor racing. The American Motor Association is formed to promote the sport, aiming to elevate auto racing to yacht and rocket levels as an amateur pursuit.
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Gotham
Washington Post
New York
American Motor Association
Autos to Race Balloons in Berlin Event
Berlin hosts an unusual prize race with balloons and automobiles on October 14. Prince Ernest Von Sexe Altenburg Duke Adolf Friedrich of Mecklenburg Schwerin and Prince Henry of Prussia join the auto riders, four balloons fielded with three autos following each. An auto wins if it reaches a balloon within twenty minutes of landing. If later, the balloon wins. Rickey Takes Wesleyan Coaching Job in Delaware Ohio. Branch Rickey arrives to coach the Wesleyan football squad after the St Louis season ends. He begins with a workout for candidates on the athletic field.
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Ernest von Sexe-Altenburg
Adolf Friedrich
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Prince Henry
Prussia
Rickey
Wesleyan
Delaware
Ohio
Methodist
St. Louis Americans
Cantillon Seen As Possible Nationals Manager For 1907
Rumors in Washington tie Joe Cantillon to succeed J Garland Stahl as manager of the Nationals next season. Cantillon, Western baseball figure and Des Moines owner, is regarded as capable and energetic and has been offered the Washington post, though no official action has been taken. The talk follows Stahl’s questioned status and Cantillon’s strong Western credentials.
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Milwaukee
American Association
J. Garland Stahl
Nationals
Can Hllon
West
Stahl
Washington
Cantilon
Cantilion
Washington Club
Bt Loule
Chicago
Pittsboro
Garland
Jake
Cantillon
Des Moines
Milwaukee Club
Hig
Michael
Northwest
Boston
Cantillan
Johnson
Capital City
Browns Take First In Postseason Series
The Browns defeated the St. Louis Nationals 4 to 3 in a tight playoff game at St. Louis. It marked the opening contest of a seven game series for the city championship. Early in the spring this team had swept the Nationals in all seven matches.
Assessors Beat Lawyers in Real Estate Bowling League Opener
Real Estate Bowling League opened at Palace with Assessors defeating Lawyers. Whitney led with 29 as high individual score. Departmental League saw Bureau take two sets from Commerce and Labor. Adams with 20 was top store score. Scores list includes Ingham, Brouncaren, Plutch, Waters and others.
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Palace Allaya
Bureau
Commerce
Labor
Adams
Meadie
Ingham
Whitne
Brouncaren
Blahop
Sue
Bureau. Commerce and Labor
Helmerichs
Plutch
Waters
Washington and Lee Defeats St Johns 1 to 0 in Tough Football
Special to The Washington Post Lexington Virginia October 8 Washington and Lee University shut out St Johns College Maryland in a pretty football game scoring 1 to 0 in the second half Washington and Lee rallied with two touchdowns and a safety Moomaw carried for a score and kicked two goals Street added the other TD Star plays by Arrest Moomaw and C Bagley Stevens and Quinby praised Cadet Reilly of VMI and Student McQuire of W and L as umpires Cadet Pyle of VMI refereed the match.
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Washington and Lee University
St. John's College
Maryland
Washington and Lee
Moomaw
Street
Arrest
C. Bagly
Stevens
Quinby
John’s
Reilly
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McQuire
Cadet Pyle
Noted Irish Terriers Market Sale In Toronto Observation
John Lyden takes over the kennel of the late Father O Gorman in Gananoque with about twenty dogs including Celtic Badger and two champion bitches. The entire kennel will be shipped to New York for sale. Boxer Murphy to enter college in Massachusetts and to fight Goodwin soon as a favored match.
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Toronto
Ontario
John Lyden
Gananoque
Boston
Charley Lyden
New ~K
Boxer Murphy
Gion
Mass
Tommy Murphy
Goodwin Y
Cubs vs White Sox in Chicago series opener today
The two Chicago clubs, Cubs and White Sox, square off in a high interest series opener. Games start 3:30 p.m. Washington time, 2:30 p.m. Chicago, with a quick rematch to follow as fans fill the megaphone crowds at The Post Building.
Cubs heavy favorites choose opening game pitching plan
Chance backs a three fingered Brown as likely starter for the Cubs opening game while Jones says selection will depend on pitcher form during warmups Hofman replaces Slugie in the lineup indicating changes in roster and strategy for the series opener.
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Brown
Jones
Hofman
Slugie
Stone Champion Batsman Leads with 368 Hit Streak
Unofficial averages crown George Stone as the top batsman with 368 for 164 games, beating Nap Lajoie and Willie Keeler. Thirteen players exceed .300, including Cobb and Chase, with Stone ahead for the season. The National League shows Stone, Congalton, Chadbourne among the standout youngsters. Keeler posts the lowest mark of his career, while Lajoie leads in hits but not in average. The Post’s statistician compiles the leading batters and their averages from recent figures.
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Jimmy Colling
Johnson
Tme Alnea Lt
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Delehanty
Larry
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Clark
Congalton
Cobb
Chase
Chadbourne
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Previous World Series Results From 1906 to 1908
Recap of World Series games with scores across Boston and Pittsburg for 1906 1907 and 1908. Includes game by game results dates venues and final tallies with nations and teams credited as Nationals and Americans. Notes no series played between New York and Horton in 1904 due to managerial challenge disputes.
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Nattana’s
Deriny
Phiadelphia
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Phindelphia
Philadelphia
Panadelphia
New York-New York
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Horton
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Collins
NO SERIES IN NEW YORK TO Met Much Regret in Gotham Over Absence of Games
New York ruled out a Yankees Giants world series rematch this year as Frank Farrell refused to let the teams meet. The public shows little regret, noting past slights by Mr Brash and recalling Giants leader’s wounding controversy. Players appear most hurt by the decision and may receive a financial gesture to offset gate money losses.
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Battle of Chicago Clubs For World Baseball Championship
WIDE WORLD OF SPORT previews a Chicago baseball showdown for the world title. The Cubs and White Sox clash within the city after months of play, with odds favoring Chicago’s Cubs. expect fierce rivalry, bold bets, and high stakes as the interleague championship unfolds.
Contending Teams in National and Atarleap League Showdowns
Contending teams Chicago National and Atarleap League square off in a series officiated by G Herrmann B Yohnova and HO Putlar. First game set for Tuesday October 9 at West Side grounds with remaining games alternating between South and West Hide grounds. Prize pool listed as 76000 with 60 percent gross for early games and 28 percent to winners. coal piles noted at 1720 GH and two cents. Time is 8 30 Washington time. John Heydler and Robert 2 McRoy serve as national commissioners. Umpires Frank O Loughlin and Johnstons. scorers A J Flanner and Frank Lebeter.
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G. Herrmann
B. Yohnova
HO. Putlar
West Side Grounds
West Hide
Americas
Tomers
Washington
Usiness
Nacional Commission
John Heydler
Robert
McRoy
World Series opens as Chicago Nationals meet Chicago Americans
Chicago forecasts ideal baseball weather as the National and American League champs prepare for a best of seven World Series. Brown may start for Chance or Jones, strong pitching anticipated, and railroads offer discounts for out of town fans. All reserved seats sold. games to be played at National and Comiskey parks with potential seventh game by decision of the National Baseball Commission.
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Chicago Nationals
Chicago Americans
Manigera Chance
Jones
Bill
Chance
Brown
Miss Mackay Leads Qualifying In National Woman's Golf
West Newton Massachusetts October results show Miss Pauling Mackay of Oakley Country Club Boston posting 87 over 18 holes to top 70 players in the first day of Brae Burn Country Club event. Miss Francea Ongond of Boston’s Country Club shot 89 as the only other sub 90.
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Pauling Mackay
Oakley Country Club
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Francea
Ongond
Mise Bia Osgood
Bunton
New York
Philadellphia
Chicago
Denver
St. Louis
Hamilton
Gnearia
Washington Games Promoters Name Jamestown Fair Track Plans
James Exposition board names executive games committee with R H Sexton as organizer. The aim is an elaborate track and field program and to seek Amateur Athletic Union prestige for national championships at Jamestown or a separate Jamestown Exposition championship day open to athletes worldwide. Also reports Virginia Tech 2 William and Mary 0 in Charlottesville.
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Department of Congresses
James B. Sullivan
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Tacomore
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Gutick
Fishes
Jona J. Dixon
New York
A A. Stans
Chicago
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Milwaukee
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Lynn
Mass
John J. O'Connor
St Louis
W. D. Nesbit
Birmingham
Ata
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T. B. Bit
Giants and Athietics clash amid season battles
The piece describes heated expectations for this season's Giants versus Athietics clashes, noting stronger competition and rising tension. It highlights trainers, jockeys, and bettors preparing for sharp matchups, while Belmont Park and Westchester racing debates mix with rowing and athletic developments.
Police Chiefs May Meet Here
The National Association of Chiefs of Police may select Washington as the next meeting place. A committee will meet this afternoon in Maj. Sylvester’s office, who heads the local force and serves as national president and committee chairman. Other members include Chief Paul Millikin of Cincinnati, Chief Wey Williams of Columbus, Ga, Chief John B Taylor of Philadelphia, and Chief Frank J Cassada of Elmira, N.Y.
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National Association of Chiefs of Police
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Columbus
Pimlico Stakes Entries Highlight Autumn Meeting Field
Secretary William P. Riggs of the Maryland Jockey Club announced the Pimlico Autumn meeting stakes line up for the first week. The Pimlico Autumn Steeplechase and Country Club of Pimlico Belting Stakes feature strong fields with prominent owners and multiple entries across two and three year old divisions.
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Six Months for Robbery in Workhouse Sentence
Justice Stafford yesterday sentenced Robert Tyler to six months in the workhouse after his plea of insanity to a robbery charge. Witness Jessa Angell had been used as a decoy by a detective to trap a man tied to several park robberies. Tyler allegedly robbed him of a pawn ticket and 20 in cash, though the judge doubted his link to earlier robberies.
Small Boy Falls From Second Story Porch
Dennis Walker a three year old boy fell from the second story back porch at 1915 Fourth street northwest about 110 o'clock yesterday morning to the ground. He sustained light injuries to the head and body. Also notes a Yellow Fever report from Havana and an encampment souvenir offer.
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Fourth Street
Dennis Walker
Jabs and Counters in Boxing Talk From The Midlands
Boxing gossip outlines matches and possible showdowns involving Jack O Brien Sem Berest Marvie Hart and Terry McGovern versus Young Corbett with Philadelphia and Hartford bouts noted. Promoters hint at future clashes as English fighters like Jabez White loom amid plans for isthma contention and world championship builds.
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Marvie Hart
Witz
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O' Brien
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Haker
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Philadelphia
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Terry
Hartford
Axnia
Jack Joss
Unk Hudsell
Young Bene
Unk
Erde
Epeck
Jabez White
White
Midlands
E B Clothing Ad Promotes Quality and Low Prices
The advertisement touts E. B. label quality from Fall and Winter stock with single and double breasted coats, long-cut coats, and shoulder fit. It highlights savings by cutting middleman profits and lists prices for youths pants suits, men's three-piece suits, overcoats, and crayonette rain coats.
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