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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1916
Page
9
Boston wins 6 5 after a late Brooklyn surge from 6 1 down. Marquard allowed few runs but defensive errors and Shore faltered late as Chief Meyers and Merkle forced in runs and Mays closed out the Dodgers rally.
Brooklyn drops four runs in the seventh as Boston builds a rally but falls 5 to 6. Lewis Hoper Janvrin collect two base hits. Walker Hoblitzel Wheat Meyers hit safely. Marquard allows seven hits in seven innings, Shore 9 hits in 8 2 3 innings. umpires Connolly O Day Dineen Quigley.
The piece rails against a faction within the Republican Party, predicting internal revolt if policy shifts toward a more aggressive stance. It argues that backing a New York candidate would turn policy from peace to war and could trigger an insurrection within party ranks. The author contends public life is dominated by special interests and declares the mask is off.
In Chicago Carlton Maroons topple opponents 7 to 0. Purdue loses 13 to 0 at Lafayette. Notre Dame shut out by 48 to 0 at Cleveland. Cornell College defeated 31 to 6 by Iowa. Ohio State beats Wesley 12 to 0 in Columbus. Minnesota edges South Dakota 41 to 7 in Minneapolis. North Dakota bests St Thomas 14 to 7 in St Paul. Carroll blanked by Lansing Michigan Aggies 20 to 0. Kansas crushed Illinois 30 to 0 in Champaign. Wisconsin prevails 20 to 0 over Lawrence in Madison. Northwestern beats Lake Forest 29 to 7 in Evanston.
Newberry College defeated Carolina 10 to 0 at Columbia in a straightforward game. Gotschal and Taylor starred for Newberry while McMillan stood out for the host team.
Anderson South Carolina October 7 Georgia overwhelmed Clemson as the Red and Black line smothered the Tigers. The 26 to 0 score might have been larger with Georgia using many substitutes in the final periods. A new full back Hutchinson emerged, ripping 60 yards for a touchdown and enduring multiple tackles.
A chronological sequence shows Winner with years and host cities from 1884 Providence through 1915 Boston with multiple entries for Chicago New York Philadelphia and others. The text ends noting one game a dash.
Wilmington observes Fire Prevention Day with school exercises and a keynote address by Col James B Young State Insurance Commissioner. Program across all city schools features songs recitations and brief talks on home fire safety by local officials and fire department leaders.
An advertisement invites visitors to Carolina Beach for an oyster roast at the Greystone Inn, noting only select oysters are served.
Rose Hill North Carolina October 7 Republican county candidates spoke for Saturday with C C Vann leading the legislature contest and H J Faison, J T Albritton, John King, Joe Kelly, and Dan Moore also listed. J W Bailey will address voters October 14 at 2 pm. The Woman's Missionary Society of the Wilmington district meets October 1 and 12 with leaders including Mrs S B John M H Shepherd and others. Mrs Harvey Boney will deliver the welcome.
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