Dodgers Win Streak Rivals 1914 Braves Record Pace
The 1924 Brooklyn Dodgers ride a 13 game winning streak as they climb from third to second, behind the New York Giants. They swept the Boston Braves 5 1 and 9 1, with St Louis and Philadelphia also winning while Washington and Chicago see shifts in the standings.
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Beaumont Beats Dallas 3 2 to 2 to Nosed Second Place
Beaumont defeats Dallas by 3 to 2 in a close game, gaining second place after a 3 2 loss. In a second game Beaumont falls 2 to 3 despite early chances as Love, Withrow, Jacobus and Bernsen tally for Beaumont. Also Galveston overwhelms Fort Worth 15 to 8 with Kraft homering again, Buffaloes top Spudders 11 to 5 in Houston, and San Antonio Beats Shreveport 5 to 2.
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Wills Reveals Unusual Training and Diet Secrets
In a candid session behind training quarters, Harry Wills recalls past bouts with Langford and Firpo, emphasizes a strict milk and water regimen, and details a dramatic fast that restored his health. Edgren notes Wills' strong conditioning, speed, and calm demeanor ahead of upcoming challenges.
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Jeff Clark
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Farley to Face Jensen in Municipal Auditorium Bout
Cal Farley the local welterweight and A. E. F. champion steps into the ring with Thor Jensen at the municipal auditorium next Tuesday night. Farley promises a new lock and hold to counter Jensen’s figure four webes while training with top contenders. Road improvements make the trip to Harding’s easier for fans.
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Washington Tops Red Sox to Stretch AL Lead
Washington defeated Boston 12 to 5 to extend its lead over New York to two games. Johnson pitched into the seventh before Russell relaced him. Battery: Boston Fullerton Ross Winters Picinich. Washington Johnson Russell Ruel Tate. In New York the Athletics beat the Yankees 8 to 3 as Philadelphia scored four in the first and added others late. Batteries: Philadelphia Gray Perkins. New York Hoyt Gaston Schang.
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Brooklyn Keeps Winning Streak With Two Wins
Brooklyn defeats Boston 5 to 1 and 9 to 1 as Vance strikes out 11 over three innings in the opener. Cy Williams hits a key homer for Philadelphia in a 10 to 6 win over the Giants. Pittsburgh falls to St. Louis 9 to 5 while Cincinnati shuts out Chicago 8 to 0 behind Rixey.
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Tennis Star Reaches Finals in Women’s Golf Event
Navatt R I Sept 5 Miss Mary K Browne Pacific coast tennis star playing national golf for first time stunned Miss Glenna Collett former champion and favorite to repeat In the final Browne meets Mrs Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia who defeated Mrs C H Vander Beek 2 and 1 in the other semi final match
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Pacific Coast
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Simplicity Marks Last Rites of Pop Geers
The body of Pop Geers veteran reins man arrived from Wheeling West Virginia where his career ended when Lady Guy caused his death at the track. A large crowd gathered at the home of his daughter Mrs Wallace W Cunningham for the brief funeral service led by Rev William Parker Nelson and Rev Edward McCown. The body will be sent to Columbia Tennessee for interment tomorrow.
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Texas All Stars To Keep Panthers In Condition
A Texas league all-star team from local clubs will barnstorm the Fort Worth Panthers starting September 16. Organizer Jim Galloway of San Antonio says the tour aims to keep the Panthers in shape for the Dixie series.
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