Duffy Named Manager of White Sox Seeks Old Success
Hugh Duffy will manage the Chicago White Sox and says he is in shape for the role. He notes his long association with baseball, his discovery by Anson, and a return to the Chicago club after a 19 year absence, with plans to steady the team under new leadership.
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Manager Duffy Brings Fame to Providence and New Sox Trade
The text notes Duffy moving from the National League to help the late Frank Seles win pennants with the Bostons, later becoming Philadelphia Nationals manager and delivering fair results. Providence success followed, drawing Comiskey’s interest and a $6,000 purchase of Ghottatop Blackburn last summer as negotiations with the new manager began.
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Frank Seles
Duffy
Philadelphia Nationals
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White Sox
Chicago
Ghottatop Blackburn
Dutty
Pirates Claim Overruled in Blackburn Case
Cinemati Ohio October decision by national baseball commission Chairman Herrmann overrules Pittsburg club rehearing request. The Chicago club’s title to Blackburn remains affirmed, noting Blackburn played for Providence last season. The ruling states that the long delay and new evidence do not justify reopening the case.
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Cobb Indicted for Assault in Cleveland Bail Set at 500
Ty Cobb Detroit right fielder appeared in common pleas court and pleaded not guilty to a charge of cutting George Stanfield with intent to kill. Bail was set at 500. Cobb was secretly indicted last week. extradition talks followed as his trial date was set for November 22. He surrendered with attorney Robert McKinyon and Frank Navin, owner of the Detroit team, as the indictment was read and details arranged. Stanfield, a hotel worker, was badly bruised in the altercation during Cobb’s last Cleveland visit.
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Tyrus Cobb
Felder
Detroit American League Baseball
George Stanfield
Robert ¥. McKinyon
Frank Navin
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Stanfield
Euclid
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Cobb
Automobile World notes race scene and industry shift
The article sketches early motor races and the rise of auto manufacture in the United States. It mentions drivers Chalmers Detroit, Matson, Bert Gingies, and arrays of teams and garages including Crown reins and Dupont Garage selling Lozier cars. It notes aviator Irena Curtiss and executives like Thomas of a Buffalo plant, emphasizing rapid change and high demand for costly automobiles amid growing use and competition.
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Thomas
Buffalo
Saya
Yankees Want Street in Deal for Washington Catcher Gabby Street
The New York club seeks Washington catcher Gabby Street amid trade talk, with Detroit and Chicago linked as suitors. Washington officials doubt Street’s availability, citing his value behind the plate and a strong hold on the lineup. Wagner edges Cobb in hitting, and Babe Adams emerges as a top pitcher eyed by several clubs.
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Cobb
Babe” Adams
Dreyfuss
New York
Highlanders
Set Street
Ing Street
Washington
Jim McAleer
Street
Washington Club
New York Globe
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Gibson
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Cubs
Result of Game IV Doubt in Manassas
Eastern College and Warwick Athletic Club met in Washington for a wrangling game with disputed score. Local players listed include Busvesa Conley Yeon Manna Brown, while Warwick's squad features Ducan and Wagitts. A separate Parkersburg card reports WV fair races opening with 2,000 attendance and multiple pace and trot events led by Bedelia and Mattle D. Kim, with further details on purses and placements.
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Ieastern College
Warwick Athletic Club
Washington
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Aorkiey Young Lignan Kem Teathoone
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Eastern College
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Wagitts Eaters
Sporting Comment Reflects on Manager Hiring and Boxing Comeback
The column discusses fierce demand for hockey ball team managers, cites Hugh Duffy’s Chicago move at $12,000, and notes past failures of Billy Murray and Walter Johnson’s spring slump. It weighs manager impact versus team strength and recalls Johnson and Jeffries in boxing, predicting a likely Johnson versus Jeffries rematch outcome if Jeffries returns near his prime.
Jeffries Expected in New York for Johnson Fight Bid
James J. Jeffries returns from Karlsbad and Neuilly to New York amid strong interest in a possible match with Jack Johnson. A meeting is set for next Tuesday with Jeffries, manager Bam Berger, Johnson’s George Little, and promoter James Coffroth to discuss a large purse for a San Francisco bout.
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New York
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George Little
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Jamey Coffrot
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Coffroth
Berger
Smashes Trotting Record at Delmont Track
Philadelphia records a new two mile trotting time of 4:38 by Felezon a hay gelding owned by Thomas W. Cunningh am. The former 4:44% mark was set by Ed Bryan on Point Breeze track on September 1, 1907. Mayor Reybure owns RA Bryan and the Belmont record of 1:45. The first mile reached 2:18 as the dial to break the Belmont mark was run.
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Belmont
Virginia Practice Tightens Defense for Navy Clash
Virginia drills focus on stopping plays at the line with coach Spates overseeing scrimmage. Navy looms Saturday as a tougher foe after a recent setback, while Princeton and Yale scrimmages show strong forward passing and scrambling by scrubs and varsity alike.
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Standards of Clothes Value Differ in P.B. Models
The article argues that P.B. clothes stand apart from others in Washington, claiming their value is higher. It urges readers to try on P.B. suits and overcoats, noting that regardless of height or build, they will find a surprising difference in value.
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Lather dBhidpil Head to Foot Outfitters at Ninth and the Avenue
A concise notice announces Lather dBhidpil Co opening Head to Foot Outfitters at Ninth Avenue and the main thoroughfare. The ad highlights a broad inventory for apparel and footwear with a grand opening tease.
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Ninth and the Avenue
Today racing entries Jamaica six furlongs chaos
Racing listings from Jamaica present mixed entries across six furlongs and longer. The chaotic slate includes names such as Anazel, Sister, Helen Carrel, and The Peer with uncertain purses, while later cards show longer races and selling events with numerous riders and horses unnamed or garbled. The piece also notes officials for the Army Navy game to be staged in Philadelphia with selected referees and aides.
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Ine
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Rose Queen
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Jeanne d'Art
Nandy Dixon
Washington Horses Compete at Frederick Fair
Two Washington horses Carrieita and Trixy raced at the Frederick fair in Frederick, MI on Oct 26. Carrieita was distanced in the third wheel of the 2:1y trot. Trixy won the second heat of the prer pace. The race was unfinished and carried over to tomorrow with various heats and times listed for multiple horses and drivers.
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Trixy
Toflay
Frederick Fair
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Hullixy
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Scrubs Score on Cornell Varsity in Regular Game
Ithaca October 20 Cornell scrubs defeated the Red and White in a regular game with three touchdowns to one. A new back Zaylor played varsity full back while Blass led the scrubs at quarter. heavier ends were used and varsity tackles moved to the scrubs, with O Rourke Stude and Werke shifted to the varsity.
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Merritt
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Spencer
Cornell
Ithace
Cornel Scrubs
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Surprise for Thomas Red Hot Favorite Beaten in Race
Belleview Be wearing Heavily backed by Heverwyck Stable wins the fifth race by a half length as the crowd favorite Thomas is upset with only three horses starting, Patn County Clerk clears the whip to finish strong.
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Shilling Patn County Clerk
Jamaica Winners Highlight Two Races at Latonta Track
R. L. Thomas watched County Clerk and Sir Ashton win two Jamaica races amid a busy card. County Clerk prevailed in a five furlong seller as Belleview led early before County Clerk surged, finishing half a length ahead of Bonnie Kelso. Sir Ashton took the final race, with odds of 3 to 1, in a tight stretch duel.
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EVEN BREAK FOR FAVORITES AT DARTEN RACE MEET
Cincinnati report notes favorites split the field as three won and a heavy rain disrupted racing. Dargin edged the field in the last race by a nose, while Ahee led briefly but finished second. Multiple races listed with jockeys, odds, and running times amid a soggy program.
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Odda-On Favorite Wins Windsor Five and One Half Furlong Dash
Detroit racing notes report a Windsor track card with favorites prevailing. Galvesca led the five and a half furlong for yearlings at odds 3 to 1, while First Premium failed to deliver. Osoine won by a length, with Gala Dust second and First Premium third.
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Horses in Training Sold at Auction in Jamaica Races
A number of horses in training were sold at the paddock before races began at Jamaica today. Dull Care went to the Fleetie man for 4180, the ton urive af the sale. Thinfiedale the steeplechaser went to W Hogan for 2006, and a slogan also bought Natvolalle for 1100.
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