White Sox Win World Series Opener Over Giants
Chicago White Sox defeat New York Giants 4 to 2 at Polo Grounds to take a 1 0 lead in the World Series. Red Faber stars on the mound with Giants errors and miscues aiding the Chicago win. Herzog driving Giants with a three base hit. passes and errors key the scoring in the fourth inning.
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Polo Grounds
New York
New York Giants
Red Faber
Chicago White Sox
Sox
Giants
Herzog
Fragmentary Baseball Play By Play From Unclear Source
A garbled account describes a baseball inning with players named Collins Benton McMullin Rariden and Burns. The crowd boos as a strike is called and a single scores runs amid mixed plays and outs.
Baseball Inning Highlights From Chicago And New York
In the second inning Felsch struck out after a sequence of balls and strikes. Gandil doubled to center as Weaver advanced to second. Schalk and Zimmermann made outs on Chicago’s catcher and line drive plays. In New York Fletcher faced an out, Robertson and Holke produced hits with Holke’s near homer, while Eddie Collins and Ramden contributed outs and a near homer by Holke.
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Schalk
Zimmerman
New York
Fletcher
Robertson
Eddie Collins
Holke
Rariden
Ramden
Eanie Collins
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Jackson
Jackkson
Felsen
Benton
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Feber
Rel Feber
John Collins
Kauff
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Benton Shuts Out Chicago With Hitless Game
In Chicago, Benton fans three as Faber and Collins fail to score. New York goes hitless and errors-free while Benton’s third strikeout ends the frame. Burns and Herzog contribute modest at bats, but the inning yields no runs.
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Chicago
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Plate
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Leugnalin
Mt Wace
Rigler
Joon Collins
John Collins
Tierzog
McMulin
Vic Mantlin
Forber
Burns
Felsch
Herzog
Chicago Men Score in Fateful Baseball Duel
In a tense Chicago New York game, Collins and Jackson pace the rally as fumbles and sharp hits produce three runs. Gandil drives in a key single, while Robertson and Herzog field the mid inning plays. The sequence features multiple outs and a close line shot near first base as both sides push for the lead.
On Deck MecMullin Fights Walks In Chicago Bout
In the fifth inning MecMullin appears for Chicago as the count runs through balls and strikes. Benny Kaufft makes a notable defensive play, with the narrative continuing on page three.
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Chicago
MecMullin
Benny Kaufft
Southern Commercial Congress Opens With Southern Delegates
Thousands of delegates from the Southern states attend the ninth annual Southern Commercial Congress in New York. Oscar S Straus and civic leaders greet them as Senator Fletcher of Florida speaks for the delegates. A Wilson message was expected to be read. Straus argues for federal cohesion across regions.
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New York Committee
William A. Barber
New York Southern Society
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Mitchel
Duncan A. Fletcher
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Pan Americanism as a Potent Force in World Affairs
Washington reports Peru has broken with Germany and sent a note to Lima praising U S support and adherence to justice in line with Pan American solidarity. A parallel message lauds Uruguay for severing relations with Germany and for Pan Americanism as a force for mutual defense and world peace.
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Peru
Germany
Foreign Office
Lima
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State Department
Republic of
Uruguay
Supreme Court Recess Set Until November Fifteenth
The Supreme Court will recess until November fifteenth after delivering decisions on October second. Two days of sessions occurred in early October before the break.
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Supreme Court
Associated
Washington
Government commandeers 500 ships for war use
About five hundred American coastwise and ocean ships of 2200 tons or more were commandeered today by the government. Great Lakes vessels are exempt. Roughly four fifths of the ships taken are cargo ships.
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Associated Press
Washington
Great Lakes
Bargain Time Contest rewards and Petrograd war news
The Dispatch contest offers prizes including a Briscoe automobile a Ford touring car and cash awards with a November 12 deadline. The article also reports German landings on Oesel island near the Gulf of Riga and growing Russian disruption as markets and travel shake in Petrograd amid fear of a Baltic invasion.
Many Flee From Russian Capital
Officials say danger to Petrograd is limited as enemy forces lie about 300 miles away and roads remain impassable, prompting mass evacuations and shelter shifts.
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Petrograd
German forces seize Arensburg on Oesel island in Baltic blitz
Petrograd reports German landings on the Russian island of Oesel in the Gulf of Riga. Arensburg, its capital on the southern shore, fell after a day of fighting as German naval forces pressed from the north. Russian patrols were engaged by a torpedo boat squadron and then driven back before renewed battles.
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Esthenia
Gulf of Finland
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Finland
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Oesel
Associated Press
Russian War Office
War Office
Mayo and Daniels Hold Conference on Navy War Plans
Admiral Mayo, commander of the Atlantic fleet, returns from talks in England with Vice Admiral Sims and British officials and will confer tonight with Secretary Daniels and the Navy General Board. Daniels says published accounts exaggerate the discussions, noting many big problems to be reviewed with Mayo’s observations abroad. The General Board designs ship characteristics and the annual building program and aids war plan preparation under the operations chief.
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Associated Press
Washington
Mayo
England
Sims
Baron Munchausen
General Board
Korniloff Not Guilty of High Treason
General Chabilovsky, head of the inquiry commission, said Korniloff and the accused officers showed no treasonous intent. He argued Korniloff did not weaken the front and could be sentenced only under Article 100 for attempting against the regime, carrying a life imprisonment penalty.
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Associated Press
Petrograd
Chab- Jovsky
Commission of
Korniloff
Chabilovsky
Liberty bonds go to buyers who paid in full
Delivery of the second issue Liberty bonds began today nationwide for those staying current with subscriptions. About 625,000 bonds were sent to Federal Reserve banks in line with reserve district allotments, as President Wilson proclaims October 24 Liberty Day boosting campaign momentum.
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United Press
Washington
Reserve
Sloan
Federal Reserve Banks
Wilson
France allows Liberty loan subscriptions for American soldiers
Paris October 15 the French government authorized subscriptions in France to the Liberty loan by American soldiers. The government waives the general decree against foreign loans and the exportation of money is not interdicted in this case. The privilege is limited to American soldiers.
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France
Associated Press
Paris
Liberty loan drive opens in Ninth Federal Reserve District
Minneapolis opens the Liberty loan drive with church bells and factory whistles signaling the start. The Ninth District sets a minimum goal of 105 million dollars to be raised between now and October 27.
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Minneapolis
Associated Press
Minn
Federal Reserve District
Rewdyism Banned After World Series Roughness
The National Baseball Commission ordered steps to curb rough play after last Saturday’s game in Chicago. Umpires will warn Managers Mc Graw and Rowland before Saturday's contest that they will be held responsible for their players’ unseemly conduct.
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National Baseball Commission
Chicago
McGraw
Rowland
Haig Prepares for Major British Push on German Lines
London reports a strong bombardment on the Passchendaele ridge south of Broodseinde as Haig readies the next offensive once heavy guns are in position. Weather and German counterbattery actions shape the timing. Russian front remains critical with German advances toward the Gulf of Riga and possible moves toward Petrograd.
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Department Store Employees Promote Liberty Loan Campaign
A mass meeting organized by the Ret Trade Board of the Boston Chamber of Commerce will be held Thursday afternoon to explain the Liberty loan and urge department store employees to promote the sale of bonds in their customer transactions.
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