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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1907
Page
8
Detroit fans saw the Tigers outclassed by the Cubs in the concluded World Series. The Tigers struggled behind the plate and failed to display their earlier form, while Mullin pitched creditably for Detroit. Jennings faced sharp criticism for lineup choices as Chicago dominated most facets of the series.
A mixed team formed by Hickman and White tests the Trinity Cin squad of the Marquette Lewgat champions as the season nears end. Johnson holds eligibility for one more meet while critics say his actions influenced pennant outcomes. Cubs and Tigers clash details reveal strategic plays, stolen bases, and a controversial Parent-Stahl trade dispute shaping the pennant race.
Paul J. Craft of Adrian Michigan and formerly of Detroit died at St Marys Hospital from hemorrhages of the lungs after prolonged shouting at a Friday Tigers Cubs game. He collapsed at the Stag Hotel and later died. sports figures debate crowd excess and its impact on baseball. The piece also reviews attendance receipts and player shares from the Tigers Cubs series.
The National Baseball Commission ended winter games between California State League teams and major league clubs. A Parith Coast League dispute followed as an outlaw Watforda Stita League sought interleague play. Rules on farm system players and recall options were tightened, with August 2 deadlines for option decisions and immediate reporting required.
The Southeast Playground team defeated the Navy Yard Stars by 6 to 0 at Hosttwast Playgrounds. Capitol HMC held the Navy Yard to downs twice near the goal line as Flyecoundlem gained on forwards and kicks. Colligsworm Morzan led scoring support for the Southeast lines. Navy Yard's Stars heavy players Shilensky and Harlaw played well.
Special to The Washington rose reports Shad Gwilliam of Pittsburg won 342000 on the Chicago Detroit world championship series. Most bets placed in Chicago the night before the series opened. Gwilliam did not lose any bets and collected 35000 on Chicago in the first game. He also lost 28000 on Pittsburg after Boston beat them years ago and lost heavily on Chicago Me Honalg last year. He won 10000 when New York beat Connie Mack, leaving him not yet even on the world’s series.
New York reports a closing Belmont Park program with high class stakes. Dorante, winner of the Nursery Handicap, will start in the Rancho del Paso Stakes for two year olds, carrying 122 pounds against top 2 year olds. Other entries include Uncle Jim Gaffney Half Sovereign and more as the race draws strong field. The Rancho del Paso carries 8000 to the winner and Champagne Stakes on Wednesday offers rich prize money for seven furlongs.
The page blends racing forecast from Belmont Park with detailed entries for forthcoming meets and a lengthy college football update. It notes Hadie Cockems from a strong Yale-like circuit, previews races including the Brookside Cup and the Autumn meeting, and lists horses such as Belpix, Coligny, and Salvidere. It also covers Harvard's football struggles, officials, and potential athletic relations with other colleges, plus details on Swarthmore, Princeton, and Northwestern figures involved in upcoming seasons.
Special to The Washington Post reports Baltimore preparations for a homecoming week featuring the Old Orioles against the present Orioles in a series at Oriola Park. Notables include NL president Harry Pulliam, Nick Young, Fat Powers, John Ward, and Tim Hurst officiating. Lineups listed for both teams. Cumberland report notes manager Dunn seeks Brouthers release amid drafts. Troop F of the Thirteenth Cavalry defeats Band Eleven at Fort Myer with highlights from players Ormondroyd and Wighaman.
Prince Marayah a Cornell candidate is the son of an Indian maharajah. Capt Douglan of Annapolis is expected for the Harvard game. Harlan shines in Princeton kicking. Carlisle’s Man Afraid of Bear nickname emerges. Andover misses big men. Harvard guard Keesberg now at Goldfield. Johns Hopkins squad forms under Capt Ridgeley and Coach Abmeroyler. team light with speed.
The Farmers push into top form as Navy and Commissioners close in. O'Donnell earns high honors with 1 096 as fourteen scores of 200 surface in early season play. Commissioners nearly beat Navy, falling short by pins while Shep and Farnes standout efforts spark Westminster St John’s and Warriors. The week’s race for leaders remains tight amid unpredictable results.
Denver, Colo Oct 15 It is now likely that Charlie Jones will retire from baseball. A store on Sixteenth Street near Champa was leased in his name and the Jones Paint and Paper Company will become a real entity by January 1. Jones has not fared well in Washington and plans to stay here where the climate suits him. Several promoters are ready to back a semi professional team with Jones at the helm. He expects to split time between baseball on weekends and running his business, aiming to surpass his Washington earnings.
Washington trained pacers and trotters numbered over twenty entries for the Hagerstown fair beginning Tuesday. Four stakes offer $1000 purses. horses include Edna G, Manella, Carriella, Jurash, Myotis with races scheduled Tuesday through Friday. About 60 Almas Temple Shrine members visit on Wednesday via special B&O train.
Larry Lajoie forecasts a Cubs victory over the Tigers as Detroit players react with displeasure at the Cleveland manager's assessment. Claud Rossman shows interest in Lajoie's claim that he would "surely blow up" before the series.
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