Boston Defeats Athletics 17 to 5 in Philadelphia
Boston hammered Philadelphia 17 to 5 as Wand pitched eight innings and Lewis led with three hits including a homer. Baker and Wagener added power with multi base hits, while Pennock closed the last four innings. Boston's defense drew criticism from visiting stars Mathewson and Marquard. Washington moved to second by beating New York 4 to 3, and Cleveland topped St. Louis 11 to 4 in another slate of games.
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Baskette
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O'Neil
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Powell
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Pittsburgh
Giney
Chicago
Cincinnati
Tech
Brooklyn
Detroit
Roel
Giants and Red Sox Tied Near Even in Averages for World Series
New York on Oct 4 reports that both pennant winners Giants and Red Sox show tiny gaps in batting and fielding. Fielding totals favor Boston slightly while New York bats and infield strengths are strong. overall experts see a closely matched series with no clear favorite.
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Red Sox
Boston
Tris Speaker
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Hooper
Becker
Lewis
Devore
Merkle
Stahl
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Yerkes
Wagner
Fletcher
Gardner
Speaker
Herzog
Merers
Carrigan
New York Narrowly Defeated by Brooklyn in Ninth
Brooklyn beat New York 4 to 3 as Stengel misplayed a single in the ninth allowing two runs. Rieker pitched well for New York but took the loss. Final line shows Brooklyn 3 hits 12 runs and New York 4 hits 4 runs.
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N.Y
Rieker
New York
Stengel
Wilson
Miller
Doyle Rune
Secoud
Doyle
Domares
Bader
Tos
Philadelphia Beats Boston 18 to 4 in Rough Game
Philadelphia won yesterday's game 18 to 4 as Boston pitchers struggled and fielding was loose. Batteries were Dickson Donnelly Gowdy for Philadelphia and Nelson Walsh for Boston.
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Ream
Meyers
Wilson
Rucker
Miller
Ackerland Buys Chance Holdings in Chicago Club
Harry Ackerland of Pittsburgh confirms purchase of Frank Chance holdings in the Chicago National League baseball club. He says the deal was an investment and refused to disclose the price or details, noting only two games were played in the prior noprice paid.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Ackerland
Frank Chance
Chicago
Carl Brown Wins Thrilling Wrestling Bout at Waterloo Theatre
Local wrestler Carl Brown defeated Matsuda at the Waterloo theatre on Thursday in a grueling match. Brown won the first fall in one hour and one minute with a scissors hold and half nelson, then finished the second fall in twenty four minutes thirty seconds with a toe hold. Matsuda showed speed and gameness but Brown’s strength and endurance secured the victory.
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Carl Brown
Mat Matauda
Waterloo
Brown
Nelson
Matsuda
Fen
D Nauman
Dan Prue
Red” Stark
James McDonald
Cedar Falls
Waterloo Cars Finish First in Wisconsin Auto Races
Mortimer Roberts of Jersey City wins the 220 mile Pabst trophy on the Wauwatosa road course with a Mason Special, averaging 68.35 mph, as Harry Hastings and Bill Chandler place second and third. George Mason of Waterloo Iowa finishes second in the Wisconsin trophy event won by Endicott of Muncie.
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Mortimer Roberts
Jersey City
N. J
Mason
Wauwatosa Road Course
Roberts
Harry Hastings
Chicago
Bill Chandler
New York
Harry Endicott
Muncie
Ind
Endicott
Waterloo
George Mason
Hughie Hughes
Mercer
Dick Pullen
Hach
Barron Chosen Captain Of Iowa Freshmen Football Team
I. J. Barron of Correctionville was elected captain of the Iowa freshmen. Coach Hawley criticized recent scrimmages and restructured the lineup with Parsons returning to varsity halfback and Gilliland at center. Barron, a 192 pound tackle, is praised as a top lineman prospect for the university.
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Hawley
Iowa
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McGinnis
Gilliland
Trickey
Kirk
Hanson
Buckley
von Lackum
Breuckner
Thomas
I. J. Barron
Correctionville
Barron
Newton High Prepares for Iowa City Game October 12
Newton High after notching a decisive East High win shifts focus to Iowa City on October 12. Coach Stude stresses a tough, methodical attack and a stouter defense to counter Adelman and Yoder. Key returnee Captain Raymond anchors end positions while Weeks and Chap man bolster the line. Woodrow shows promise as a fast back and kicker, with Kenyon improving on drop kicks. Next up: Grinnell on Oct. 19 and several early-season dates through November 25.
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West Liberty
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Green
Raymond
Adelman
Yoder
Rinehart
Watertown
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Chapman
Woodrow
Kenyon
Newton
Grinnell
Valley Junction
Askaloosa
Mitchellville
Adel
Years of Suffering Catarrh and Blood Disease Report
Miss Mabel F. Dawkins of Fort Wayne Indiana describes three years of catarrh and blood disease. After trying multiple doctors and remedies she credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with restoring her health after taking two bottles. She reports feeling like a different person and recommends the remedy. She also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla tablets and Sarsatabs as options.
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Mabel F. Dawkins
Lafayette St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hood
Grinnell Prepares for Season Opener Against Leander Clark
Grinnell Iowa October 4 The Grinnell football squad is being shaped for the season opener with Leander Clark. Coach Brown has pushed the players hard in early practices, using all eligible men for thorough trials over two scrimmage sessions. A serious shoulder injury to Tomlinson hampered progress while Lopez Bryan and Carter showed notable play at end.
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Leander Clark
Brown
Tomilson
Lopez
Bryan
Carter
Wed
Coach reshuffles team to strengthen backfield
The coach moved Andrews from last year’s freshmen captain to first squad and Bryan from full back to end while Fleck shifts to full. Macy returns from end to half, Hines aims for a line position, and Witters may share quarterback duties as Sutherland continues to lead.
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Hines
Bryan
Fleck
Macy
Sutherland
Witters
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