Sporting Comment on Ban Johnson and League Moves
Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo discusses threats to secede from the National Agreement, naming Ban Johnson and Byron Bancroft. It notes potential AL quitters for the American Association, evaluates ball handling changes, and weighs World Series structure and league strength. Jones at bat, Comiskey rebuilding.
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J. ED Grillo
Tan
Johnson
American Association
Chicago
Eold
Byron Bancroft
American League
Lrager
Pauline
Arranging Spring Trip Plans by Cleveland Club Figure
Sophal to Thuracunston F to Cleveland, with Secretary Barnard arranging exhibition games for spring training. He will travel to New York October to confer with Southern League and Aueplan Association leaders. Proposals include four training trip options and possible adjustments to timing and locations for the camp.
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Thuracunston F
Cleveland
Ool 'St
Barnard
Claveland
Nations Association
New York
Eping
Southern League
Aueplan Association
Gridiron Rules Shakeup Sparks Football Debate
The piece surveys reaction to a proposed change in forward pass rules next season and notes mixed feelings about a 10 yard rule tweak. It also previews college games with Georgetown, Fordham, and Penn facing injuries and lineup changes as teams prepare for forthcoming matchups.
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Pasa
Ihay
Rica
Ad Conte
Holy Name Triumph Over Velaingathe Club in High Scoring Game
In a hasty, crowded scene Holy Name defeated Velaingathe Club by 3 to 0. Nell of Holy Name kicked a punt from Twinles 3 yard line and it rolled into the end zone for the lone score. Roy Thomas plans to quit with the Philadelphia club after a strong season.
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Holy Name
Velaingathe
Nell
Twinles
Farrell Colt Wins Despite Scratch in Stake Race
Farrell Colt entered in the stake race after being scratched from the first event wins by a length and a half, keeping a good time of 1:12 3-5 at the Good Time.
Unclear Name Fragments Highlight Local Names and Characters
Fragmentary OCR lists a series of names and labels such as THE WINKEES and AAMAICA with various surnames and parenthetical attributions. The text reads like a damaged roster or cast list, including several personal names and potential place markers, but no coherent event or narrative emerges.
Cherokee Handicap Triumph for Ahmed at Latonia
At Latonia on a clear day the favorite Prince Ahmed led all the way to win the Cherokee Handicap in a handy style from Kvonntoss with Lene third. The program featured multiple races with notable performances and betting favored Ahmed over rivals, as reported from New York.
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Clucanay
Ennoe Ahmed
Handy Sty
Kvonntoss
Lene
Latonia Track
Eines
Coupernoud
Viperina
Royal 1Ecia
Devas
Lightning
Condester
Itive
Helle
Sgt
Duellaiagn
Golden
Bute Ind
Cherokea Mandlesp
Eupe Pelon Ahmed
Cropon
Avauntgor
Baker
Sanailiogy
Ales
Leana Pacha
Howdteag
B. Martin
Stantay Fey
Lytrgedhs
Abere Sah
Iveits
Serait
Pelo
Inarus
Kent Af Trunkoo
Johnsons Luck Turns in Thoroughbred Racecard
Race results and betting notes dominate this action filled card. Farrells colt leads from start to wire beating King Cobalt by a length and a half in 1 12 3, with Goldquest and Orphan Lad among the day’s top finishers. Also covered are other races, odds shifts, and a high school football score of 50 to 0 for the Stantons over Eastern.
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Bray
Mr. Farrell
Brady
Miller
Farrell
King Cobalt
H. B. Duryen
Goldquest
Orphan Lad
Cantlewood
Fred Cook
Minnie Adama
Zieuap
Minnis Adama
Orphan
Brus peeTiee
Sel
Ina
Alan
Murscor
Brana
Wes
Tod
Jeff Bee
Caemar
Rojel Lady
East End
Arcietaraetor
Sven
eNom Beales
Ian
Seton
Gue
Sereatee
Jaraier
Jala Powell
Reval
Bauaud Was
Weird Tine
Lis Riley
Pruceay
Pourth McO
Man Glnden
Ity Shibes
Alan Tas
Dugan
James B .Brady
Bitiens
Delaby
Guion Brady
Tdi Ge
Malden
Zipange
Rostalteca
Smitiox Taafut
Buiwar
Rumeli
XeLiantol
Lowe
Pension
Ube
Pti Alles
Rimety Willams
Suphore
Poclns
Stantons
Miverwaen
al Wedding
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Stange Hut Pier
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Whistle
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Gonaty_ Cork
Beau Brummel
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Rusefilx Tucfong
Bos
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Williares
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Ataatons
Poultian, Apne
Ate Ea Cae
Vane
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Tote Enor
Aalaney
Éerry Scott
Ee Epieres
Grapaa Robey
Atarsteen
Withene
Canton
Gage Touchéowre
Buethors
Ecb Ten
Esther Barnum
Stanton's Easy Victory at the New York Track
Spectator notes a heavy betting day in Jamaica with Dave Johnson losing about 3600 after wagering on The Squire In the test race, Royal Lady, Minnie Adame and James EB. stakes, hundreds bet on King Cobalt, Orphan Lad and Marster emerged as key horses, while Goldquest and Countermand showed. The day ended with Marster winning and the books securing profits as Orphan Lad sparked a late coup. At Ann Arbor, Yost directed varsity practice with two regulars limited by injuries, Miller Soaiog placed at left end and Douslaw moved to halfback, Flannagan added at quarterback. B MacDonald, former US amateur champion, accepted a senior golf club invitation in London.
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Jamaica
Squire
Royal Lady
Minnie Adame i
James EB
Bl Valentine
Mntle Princess Nettle
Johnson
Jormeon
James Brady
Frank J. Farrell
King Cobalt
Orphan Lad
Marster
Hostre
Belug
Gullivens
Farrell
Storm
Frances
Wea
Crafty
Retension
Reg
Qwest
Bien
Mindle Willams
Lastiendod
Waaumess
Ann Arbor
Mich
Cosen Yost
Varsity
Miller Soaiog
Baroney
Douslaw
Allerdice
Flannagan
Big Boy
Fredpass
Jett Euerd
Eastern Western High School Showdown At National Park
Eastern and Western meet at National Park in a key local high school clash. Eastern unbeaten this season faces a restyled Western noted for change since the Tech game. Coaches Kerr and others prepare a fast, tactical game as title implications loom for the fall.
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Team Ta
Eastern
Tech
Capitol Hin
Easron
Buster
Jett
Lehlch
Pave Frounton
Dickinson
Attell and Weez to Fight for Featherweight Crown
Attell and Fred Weets of Cripple Creek will contest the featherweight world title on October 18 in Los Angeles. Weigh-in at 112 pounds ring side. Sixty percent of the purse goes to the winner and 40 percent to the loser. Charles Eydon named as referee. Manager Mack, of the Athletics, denies plans to recruit John Anderson. trip to Worcester described as social.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Abs ‘Attell
Fred Weets
Cripple Crazk
Tucsény
Wongy
Charles Eydon
Mack
Anderson
Washington Post
Philadelphia
The
Athletice
Worcester
John Anderson
Middies Face Scrubs Scrimmage Ends in Short Blowout
Annapolis Oct 4 The Navy varsity fought the scrubs in a long hard game scoring twice in twenty minutes. Jones opened the scoring with a series that included Don and Magruder. King added a second touchdown on a long return after a forward pass. Richardson, De Mott, Lange and others contributed as the team tuned up for Lafayette. Magruder may start at back over Richardson next game.
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George Washington
Maryland Agriculture College
Georgetown
Fordham
New York
Devine
Cohen
Fitzgerald
Gotham
University of Maryland
Cowen
Pitegerald
Aquad
Moho
Miller
Sam Simon
Simon
Reiily
Oneida Kiel
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McLoughlin
van Eqmnon
Vilanck
Moran
Scott
Cullen
Mulin
Buckley
Cain
Stuart
Mohn
Tutcher
Thompson
McNalty
Halla
Todd
Washington
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Jones
Don
Magruder
Dells
King
de Mott
Richardson
Lange
Lafayette
Corey Sets New Two Mile Record in Chicago
Albert Corey, the long distance runner with the First Regiment Athletic Association, set a new two mile mark in Chicago finishing at 3138 o'clock at Washington Street and Michigan Avenue. His time was 19 minutes 54 seconds, breaking the previous record of 19 minutes 54.
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Chicago
Albert Corey
First Regiment Athletic Association
Atllwanker
Washington Street
Michigan Avenue
Gurley Athletic Club Edge Brooklands In Tight Game
The Gurley Athletic Club defeated Brookland 6 to 0 yesterday afternoon in a lively contest. Highlights included strong punting and standout play from Fieh who ran 2 yards for a key gain, with Hall and Maddox contributing on defense as Gurley seized the win. Tim Hurst noted as referee for the match.
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Gurley
Brooklands
Gurley Athletic Club
Brookland
Fieh
Hall
Maddox
Star Twitker recalls toughest luck in Cubs World Series defeat
Longshore notes star tributes to Charley Schmidt after his game saving ball in Chicago's 1908 World Series, with Donovan of Detroit and Hughey Jennings in town. Donovan laments rough Detroit rain affecting his performance, while Hopsman shines for the Cubs. Donovan heads to Philadelphia for winter.
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Bill" Donovan
America
Donovan
Detroit
Hughey Jennings
Baltimore
Orlotex
Charley Schmidt
Chicago
Howard
Schmidt
O'Day
Og T
Charley
Earay
Boasman
Fox
Cubs
Hopsman
Ginge
Chancé
Jennings
Tiger
Hughey
Feme
Homse
Philadelphia
Campbell Case Faces National Commission Scrutiny
Special to Thy Washington Fest. Cincinnati notes Bid Campbell faced questions over loyalty and contracts in the Reds' 1908 plans. National commissioner Herrmann said Tebeau's evidence appears to challenge Campbell's status while Campbell's defense emphasizes strong rebuttals and the need for careful weighing of evidence.
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Washington
Cincinnat
Bil Campbell
Cincinagt
Campbell
Cincinnati
White Wings
Teheau
Louleville
Billy
Reds
Tebeau
Herrmann
National Commission
Tebenu
Tri-State
Ieszua
White Sox Leave for Cuba Barnstorming Tour
The Chicago White Sox barnstormers, led by George Davis, prepare to depart from New York on Saturday for a three week tour in Cuba. Players include Altrock Armbruster Hickman Hart Fiene Welday Hahn and Ate. Additional big league sluggers may join to provide substitutes.
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Heck Altrock
Charley Armbruster
Charey Hickman
Henry Hart
Louis Fiene
Mine Welday
Eddie Hahn
Jake Ate
Cuba
Pine Sox
White Sox to Trade McFarland Quillin and Fiexe
Trade rumors name McFarland Owen Quillin and Fiexe of the White Sox as potential releases or trades with Cleveland eyeing Dusty Ahowdes and Gwen Zhoades described as a strong pitcher whose usefulness has waned. McFarland, living in Cleveland with parents, may improve under age guidance while Lajoie shows willingness to test him.
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Wasmagen
Chicago
McFarland
Owen
Quillin
Fiexe
White Sox
Cleveland
Dustyahowdes
McParland
Gwen
Zhoades
Ian
Gommy
Clevelard
Lajoie
Minors For Hobe Ferris in Boston American News
Boston October 2 Special to The Washington E reporter notes Frank La Porte, acquired from the New York Americans, may stick to second base as his home position. He has played outfield and third, but excels at second. Ferris, offered to five American League clubs with no takers, may still be a minor next season.
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Momittae
Aterest
Ibis
Tre Cubs
Tigers
St Louis Cavenals
Igecal
Raeuminium
Rochester
Boston
Hin Ells
Jack Dunn
Ballioure
New Fork
He Waamingson Yost
Mass
Frank Laporte
New York Americans
Eccent Basa
Tim
Boston Americans
Ti Laporte
Srass
Ferris
Jnlnora
Will Trade Tenney New Manager Next Season
Boston baseball notes indicate Fred Tenney likely will not manage the 1908 Boston National League club. Poor team work and limited direction cited, with President Davey and Meyer clashing over control. A new manager is expected, possibly moving Tenney away from Boston.
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Apeelai
Woobington Post
Boston
Fred Tenney
Davey
Tenney
Meyer
Spectes to Tae Wa Wou and Giants veterans plan reshaping
John J. McCloskey of the St. Louis Nationals eyes a bold reorganization for next year with Frank Bowerman of the Giants as his chief lieutenant. The aim is a stronger team, closer to home for Bowerman, and eager for winter exchanges at the Polo Grounds.
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New York
John J. McCloskey
St. Louis Nationals
Aegs
Frank Bowerman
Giants
Polo
Lenaue
Howenman
Bowerman
York
Mickle
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