- Oct 10 Brian Norton, South African tennis player (Wimbledon 1921 runner-up), born in Robben Island, South Africa (d. 1956)
- Oct 11 Arthur L Ochse, South African cricket fast bowler (3 Tests, 10 wickets, BB 4–79; Eastern Province), born in Graaff-Reinet, South Africa (d. 1949)
- Oct 11 Eddie Dyer, American baseball player, born in Morgan City, Louisiana (d. 1964)