Record Falls in Cincinnati Pittsburg Field Day Event
Cincinnati reports a 426 foot 61-4 inch long throw by Sheldon Lejune of Evansville breaking Tom Hatfield’s 400 foot 71-2 inch mark set 36 years earlier. Pittsburg teams failed to win any major events though Lobert and Miller claimed minor places in sprints and field contests.
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Criticism of Pittsburg Team After Camnitz Departure
The Washington Post reports Pittsburg officials and stockholders in the Pittsburg club plan reforms after pitcher Howard Camnitz leaves. Ralph Pavis, in the Sunday Press, faulted the team’s coaching and outcomes, predicting changes including new pitchers infielders and outfielders, plus coaching reforms as Clarke and Dreyfuss seek a stronger lineup for 1910.
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Cities vie for 1916 Olympic Games assignment
Cleveland, San Francisco, and Chicago seek to host the coming Olympics while Italy and Germany show interest. The event is tied to plans to be staged in Stockholm in 1912.
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Georgetown Eleven Strives for Washington and Lee Showdown
Georgetown football returns from Raleigh in mud saturated battle. Coach Nielsen previews lineup, notes Ankles hindered players Fury Craft Dunn, and aims for top speed and sharp execution next Saturday on Hilltop field against Washington and Lee. Feenan Stohlman Kerwin drive depth as scrimmage expected.
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Lajoie Sparks Seven Bunts in Browns Naps Doubleheader
Special to The Washington Post. In St Louis 38,000 fans watched Cleveland star Larry Lajoie go seven bunts and collect eight hits in a doubleheader split with the Browns. He legged out four hits in each game, drove a triple, and matched a new standard by bunting safely six times to third base, then once more, beating the throws for eight hits on the day amid lively crowd reaction.
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Tigers Win Final Game Over Chicago 2 1
Detroit defeated Chicago 2 to 1 in the season finale, pounding Chouneau the Indian recruit for four hits and two runs in the sixth inning. Pitching details show Chouneau lasting 5 12 innings, Lange 3 28 to 1/3 innings. multiple hits by Zelder Crawford Kirke. Umpires Messrs Peragine and Sheridan. Time of game 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Reds Easily Down Pirates in Final NL Game
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 1 in the season finale at home. White struggled but was supported by timely hits, including Wilsons a seventh inning homer. Postgame exhibition featured Cincinnati against Pittsburgh with several fielding highlights and a busy day for pitchers Beebe and White.
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Cubs Make Strong Finish
Chicago won the first game of the series from St. Louis 4 to 3. Kane starred with three singles and drove in the decisive run in a ninth inning rally. Cole struggled with ten walks but held on as Chicago pressed for the win.
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Lajoie Takes Lead In Batting Race In St Louis
Napoleon Lajoie of Cleveland piled eight hits in eight at bats against St Louis, edging ahead of Ty Cobb in the American League batting race. Unofficial figures from George Moreland place Lajoie at about .386 while Cobb trails around .284, with final tallies unsettled by official totals.
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Golf Cup Vanishes Before Woman's National Championship
Chicago reports the qualifying rounds for the women’s national golf championship begin at Homewood Country Club with the absent trophy. Dorothy Campbell of Canada holds the cup, which disappeared for 22 days after shipping from North Berwick aboard the California. Officials traced it without success. the cup must be returned in time for the next contest. Herbert Jacques, president of the USGA, and associates will oversee the meet beginning tomorrow with 18 hole rounds daily through Saturday’s finals.
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Grand Prize Auto Race Seen for Savannah Event
Savannah delegation reports in New York that the Grand Prize automobile race planned in Savannah is certain to be held there, likely on November 19, featuring a two day program starting with a light car event. Schwartz named manager for Nashville Southern League club after Cincinnati deal closes.
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Bashti to Run Last U.S. Race at Pimlico Oct 15
Bashti, the top two-year-old filly from Whitney, will race in America for the last time on October 15 at the Pimlico autumn meeting. The owner hopes Bashti wins the English Oaks next year, adding another American name to turf history, as trainers and judges believe she has a royal chance.
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St. Louis and Cleveland Update in Midwest Shuffle
A terse row of city names appears listing St. Louis, Cleveland, St. Louis again, Detroit, and Chicago. No events, dates, or actions accompany the sequence.
Athletics Clinch Third AL Pennant In 102-Win Season
The Athletics won the American League pennant, finishing first after a season of steady play. They led from June 21 after beating New York in a double header and clinched the title September 21 in Cleveland. This marked their third pennant and set a 102-win season record, surpassing Detroit's 1903 total.
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M'SLEER NAMES LINE-UP FOR ALL-STARS SERIES
Philadelphia October 9 Connia Mack receives from Jimmy McAleer the Washington manager the line-up of the American League all stars to oppose the Athletics in the first game at Shibe park Tuesday. The series aims to keep the Athletics in trim for the world title battle beginning October 17 at the same park. The line-up includes Milan, Jeft field Etherfeld, Lord, Cobb, Speaker, Stahl fret base, McBride, Sullivan, Walzh catcher. Athletica Lord, Oldring, Colling, Baker, Davl, Murphy, Barry, Thoman, Bender. Also notes Amateur Athletic Union meet to be held in New Orleans October M and 15 with 123 entries. Mehrhoff sells his shells for Nassau Boat Club after winning the amateur sculling championship.
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