Nationals Face Fifth Place Battle as Season Dawns
The Nationals cling to sixth or better as Washington eyes fifth in the standings. With 133 games played and two remaining, the team must win four of six to topple St Louis, while Chicago’s pace stays stubbornly out of reach. McAleer plans give young players a chance as the home schedule winds down. Harvey Bussey of Danville earns praise from Virginia papers for a standout pitching season and pennant clinching performances.
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Nationals
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St Loui Beraten
St Louis
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MccAfeer
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St. Louis
Harvey Pleasant
Bussey
Danville
Virginia
Harvey Bussey
Roanoke Tigers
Georgetown Abbe Wins Again At Opening Practice Day
Georgetown University football opened practice with seventeen candidates for eleven places under Coach Nielsen in hot sun. Highlights include Kraft and Hogarty among new backs and linemen like Stohlman and Dalley vying for positions. Authorities praised turnout two weeks earlier than last season as a solid sign for the gridiron ahead. The day also covered harness racing notes from Syracuse with The Abbe winning the Syracuse stake after three heats and Henry Winters taking the 2:18 trot in five heats.
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Georgetown University
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Kraft
Hogartt
Holy Cross
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Farmer
Tech
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Glaser
Baker
Kelly
Fortune
Callahan
Helakell
Martin
Vigmen
Smyth
Carter
Stohlman
Capt. Dalley
Georgetown
Henry Wintera
McGregor
Gond
Syracuse
Eda Geers
Lady Isle
Evelyn
Lionelle
Henry Winters
Lionese
Bellin-Cecil McGregor
Robert McGregor
J. Dickerson
Eoara
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Grace
H. McDevitt
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Yale Begins Two Weeks of Football Practice in Lakeville
Yale University opens its football preparations with arrivals from last year’s squad plus prospective players in Lakeville Connecticut. Practice runs through September 27 before the team travels to New Haven for the season start. Captain Fred Daly John Kilpatrick and quarterback Howe will be among the three returning players on the field. The initial drills emphasize understanding new rules as additions of unknown numbers of newcomers are awaited. Glen Riddell of New York challenges Jimmy Smith of Buffalo to a home and home series, hoping to defend his Greater New York bowling title across a set of two and a half games.
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Yale University
New Haven
Yale
Fred Daly
John Kilpatrick
Howe
Riddell
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Glen Riddell
New York
Jimmy Smith
Buffalo
Greater New York
Smithh
John Floss
Quits Lewis In Disgust After Fight
New York Sept 12 Dan McKetrick says he ends his management of Willie Lewis after a poor showing against Dixie Kid at the National Sporting Club. He blames Lewis for not training and says the fighter only trains for big money bouts, such as in Paris.
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National Sporting Club
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Trunt Lewis
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Bla Hout
Dixie Kid
Lewin
Ielg
Paris
Coombs Shuts Down Washington in Second Straight Defeat
Philadelphia Sept 12 Washington again fell to Mackmen 6 to 0 as Coombs dominated on the mound. Cunningham subbed for Killifer, drawing a walk and a fielding gem, while Reisling and Otey held the Nationals in check. Ralston and the newcomers provided two Washington hits, but McAleer’s lineup secured the win with solid defense and timely scoring.
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McAleer
Otey
Lord and Baker
Cornell Disappointed as Few Football Candidates Attend Practice
Ithaca Sept 1 Cornell coaches reported disappointment over sparse turnout for the first practice. Seventeen players appeared, only four from the previous squad returning. Head Coach Read led the session with backfield help from Hutchinson. In other notes, Boston acquires Providence player Finleyson, while Histon moves to the Providence left field. Harry Lewis and Young Loughrey are signed to face in a six round bout for the Nonpareil Athletic Club in Philadelphia on Sept 23.
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Finleyson
Lawrence
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Histon
Boston American
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Loughrey
Harry Lewis
Young’ Loughrey
Thej Philadelphia
Flanagan a Great Study in Nervous Big Games
New York City reports Sept 12 detail John Flanagan amid championship events. He shows nerves in hammer and biweight throws, opening hammer at 175 feet, later fouling on several tries, and finishing third in the biweight after a furious final attempt that exceeded his best yet remained fouled by inches.
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New York City
New York
John Flanagan
John
McDonald
Walsh
Flanagan
Sheridan Will Come Back With Hammer and Weight News
This report notes Martin Sheridan promising a comeback at the Press Club carnival on September 17 at American League park where he aims to reach 140 feet in the hammer. It mentions Jim Duncan, Russell Lawrence, and John Flanagan as rivals, with Matt McGrath also seeking new marks in Chicago. Attell has agreed to a ten round fight with Charley White at the National Athletic Club in Milwaukee next Friday. White recently defeated Frankie Conley and is gaining attention from fans and promoters.
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New York
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Russell Lawrence
Martin Sheridan
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John Flanagan
Flanagan
Matt McGrath
McGrath
Chicago
e@ Attell
Charley White
National Athletic Club
Milwaukee
White
Frankie Con
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Muilkern
Attell
Boston Takes Both Ends of Doubleheader Over New York
Boston defeated New York 4 to 0 in the first game and 6 to 1 in ten innings in the second, moving into second place as New York dropped to fourth. Hooper and Sweeney led Boston with multiple hits while Fisher pitched in relief for the win in the finale. Rain prevented other games from settling issues as St. Louis and the White Sox could not complete their confrontation.
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Weaguer
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Caline
Sweeney
Fisher
Om Karger
Bal Ir Karger
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Flaber
Messier Dineen
Tigers Give Us Some Aid in Detroit Victory
Detroit defeated Cleveland 5 to 1 on Sept 12, aided by timely hits off Demott in the fourth and seventh innings. Lajoie failed to hit safely, robbed of a hit by Bush’s fine stop and throw. Detroit moves into third place as Beutalde and others contribute in a defensively charged game at Center.
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Cunningham
Coombs
Hartsel
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Lord
Neisling
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Angland
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McBride
Ressling
Otey
Hartnel
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Lajoie
Bush
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Demutt
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Moriarty
Craley
Beutalde
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Keehntat
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Mitchell
Byroe
Midler
Pashert
T. Lacrince Bke
Phelan Clarke
Itzell
Phelan Rouble
Plitaburg
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Eason
Reds blank Pirates in Pittsburg season finale loss
Cincinnati defeated Pittsburgh 4 to 0 as no Pirates player reached third base. The game marked Cincinnati’s last visit to Pittsburg this season.
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Moore Fans 13 Batsmen in 3-0 Philadelphia Win
Brooklyn hosts Philadelphia in a shortened season opener, Philadelphia pitching and hitting spark a 3-0 victory. Magee and Stark highlight the lenses, with Moore securing the win over Brooklyn as the defense records a shutout.
Coakley Placed on Ineligible List by National Commission
Pitcher Andy Coakley formerly with the Chicago Nationals Louisville Elmira and others was placed on the ineligible list by the national commission. The action extends to the Patterson New Jersey team of which Coakley is a member after complaints that New York and National League clubs played exhibition games with Patterson. The commission noted Coakley had been suspended by the National Association of Minor League Clubs and said restoration to road standing rests with the body.
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Wood Leads Golfers At National Amateur With 75
Warren K. Wood of Homewood led the national amateur golf championship at Brookline after 151 cards with darkness stopping play. He posted 40 and 35 for 75, one stroke ahead of Walter J. Travis of Garden City. Twenty four players failed to finish the round, including defending champion Robert A. Gardner, as lanterns lit the last holes.
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South Sure Field’ Club
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Baseball Scores and Minor League Results Across Leagues
Yesterday's results show Philadelphia and Cincinnati games in decline with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh posting mixed scores. Today Pittsburg visits New York as minor leagues report multiple doubleheaders and single games across American Association Eastern and Western leagues with Baltimore Newark Providence Syracuse Wilkes-Barre Albany Utica Scranton Troy and others posting results.
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Scranton
Troy
Brilliant pitching marks Chattanooga doubleheader
In Chattanooga on September 12 Mobile was shut out in the matinee. Umpire Fitzsimmons halted the second game with a 0 to 0 score before sunset amid protests. Slever pitched 15 innings scoreless. Fisher held hits for eight frames as Swacina’s errors allowed two baserunners. Final lines show first game 2 3 for Nashville and Birmingham 9. second game 3 to 2 in favor of Nashville over Birmingham.
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Magee
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Acore
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Abitoa
Grant
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Dathert
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Mobile
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Slever
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Dunn
Mr. Fitzj Seamons
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Montgomery
Ay Memphs
Memphis
Orleans
Carroll Five Called Out For Carroll Institute Tryouts
First Carroll Institute basketball practice set for September 16 at the Tenth street gym. All candidates must report to Prof. Joyce at 8 PM. Last year’s squad nearly intact, with new hopefuls aiming to unseat them including Jack Martin from Georgetown 1909 10, Stanley Wright from Pittsburg Cotterans, and Jimmy Donnelly from Business High School.
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Joyce
Imit
Jack’ Martin
Georgetown
Stanley Wright
Pittsburg Cotterans
Jimmy Donnelly
Old Business High School
Naval Academy Names Three Ex Captains to Report
Three former Naval Academy football captains Soule Howard and Meyer are ordered to report to Annapolis to help coach and lead the 196 season. Captain Soule may direct the fourth team while Howard and Meyer become assistants to the regular squad. Captain Clay returned early from leave to assist with the new men.
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Keene Improves Rapidly in Lexington Report
Special to The Washington Post from Lexington Kentucky reports James R. Keene is doing well this afternoon and is on the road to recovery. He is now able to sit up briefly. For several days the case has been in the care of local physicians led by Dr. Barrows of New York who came with Foxhall Keene and has since returned home.
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James R. Keene
Barrows
New York
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