Cardinals Trim New York Giants in Pitchers' Battle
In St Louis Aug 4 8 the Cardinals edged the New York Giants 1 to 0 after a tense pitched duel between Pertica and Nehf Catchers Snyder and Dilhoefer were ejected following a fist fight sparked by Schultz being knocked unconscious by a pitched ball in the eighth Umpires and players halted the brawl as Snyder returned from the New York bench amid bottles hurled by spectators Batteries Nehf and Snyder Gas ton Pertica and Dilhoefer Clemens also noted
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Pirates Shut Out Phillies in Pittsburgh Victory
Aug 4 Pittsburgh Pirates defeated Philadelphia 5 to 0 as Hamilton limited the Visitors to five hits. Meadows faltered in the second inning allowing four runs due to Philadelphia fielding, while Maranville stood out in the field. Final score Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 0 with Meadows, Sedgwick, Braggy and Hamilton, Brottem in the batteries.
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Pirates
Philadelphia
Meadows
Maranville
Sedgwick
Braggy
Brottem
St. Louis
Shocker
Athletics
Joe Dugan
Severeid
Rommell
Keefe
Freeman
Perins
Gambling report investigation in St Paul baseball
Judge Kenesaw M Landis high commissioner of Baseball ordered an investigation into baseball gambling in St Paul in a message to John W Norton president of the local American association club Norton said it is news to him but if gambling exists they will remove it and he will discuss the matter with St Paul police
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Kenesaw M. Landis
John W. Norton
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Norton
Brainerd
New York Leads As Cleveland Drops In Standings
New York pulled ahead briefly after Cleveland’s double defeat to Washington while Detroit beat New York. The Yankees moved to first with a one game edge at 52 36 and a .621 winning percentage, Cleveland at 62 38 and .620. Detroit earned only its second win in 13 meetings with New York this season.
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Sewell 18 Loaned by Cleveland Recall Pending
Indianapolis August 4 Manager Jack Hendricks of the American association team announced Sewell will be subject to recall by the Cleveland team. The Detroit service of Catcher Lake is mentioned and a game involving Minneapolis and Louisville is postponed.
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Senators take both ends of doubleheader for eighth straight
Washington unchanged string at six straight wins by taking two from Cleveland in a doubleheader 3 to 1 and 7 to 3. Johnson outpitched Coveleski in the first game while Erickson limited the Indians to four hits. Morton struggled in the second inning.
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Johnson
Erickson
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Caldwell
Spinault
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Gharty
Bieler Triumphs In 2 18 Trot And Other Racing Card
Peter Bieler owned by W J Rosenmire of Cleveland won the commerce club stake for 2 18 trotters at Grand Circuit races in Toledo. In the 2 08 trot Eavonian defeated favorites Walnut Fresco and Jane the Great. Single G beat Lanardo in the free for all pace with Lanardo breaking twice. Roy Grattan won the 2 04 pace. GEE HVS BREAK follows with Davis Cup tennis results from Pittsburgh and other scores including Sacramento Seattle and San Francisco. Harvest hands sought in Roosevelt county as crop needs labor.
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Edman
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Fresco
Jane the Great
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Roy Grattan
Abbe Hal
Greatest fighters debate pits Fitzsimmons versus Dempsey
The piece weighs the claims of boxing legends Fitzsimmons and Dempsey. It notes Fitzsimmons fought 400 bouts and fought strong rivals like Maher and Sharkey, while Dempsey’s era faced a tougher lineup. It discusses weight disparities, punching prowess, and the era’s judging rumors, ending with a reflection on public opinion and sports gossip.
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Peter Maher
Joe Godfrey
Dan Creedon
Jim Hall
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Gus Rublin
Tom Sharkey
Ed Dunkhorst
Black Specs Edge Clarks In Tight Baseball Duel
The Black Specs upset the Clarks as Sundberg and Peterson starred on defense and Boyer drove in key runs. Toomey struggled on the mound for the Clarks while Gerry and Les Boyer provided timely hitting for the Specs in a hard fought game with several errors and late twists.
Fourth but he died on base as Specs erupted
In a tense late game, Toomey hit Gerry and Mulcahy before being pulled for Cavanaugh. A double to left drove in two runs while Jovick reached on an error and Doran and Bover added runs. Phippen relieved, Sundberg safe, but Peterson, Colter, and Manley retired. With two down in the fifth Taylor and James singled, Gerry struck out Phippen, and Rouleau halted play at darkness.
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Miss America Wins Great Lakes Speedboat Championship
Mina America owned by Garwood Detroit won the 26 mile Great Lakes Speedboat championship for the Harry Sinclair trophy at Municipal Pier Chicago. Miss Chicago led early but America pulled away to finish about one lap ahead as thousands watched under difficult circular course conditions. The Rosita sank after the 11th hydroplane race. no lives were lost.
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Baby Sure Cure
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Amatuer baseball clash ends 2 to in tight game
The Maze State edged Arigona Street Sluggers 2 to 0 in a hotly contested nine inning match with Stephenson driving in the winning run. Sluggers pitchers Winston and Casey held the game to late gaps while State’s pitchers Stephenson and Slivan starred on the mound. Granite Street Stars, a Western Union sewer reorganization, issued a challenge to any city youth team under 16 and called Mattey at 441. Also listed were other local matches and ring results featuring several boxers and judges’ decisions in New Orleans and New York bouts.
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Killefer Named Evers Successor With Cubs
Veteran catcher William Killefer was appointed playing manager of the Chicago Cubs, replacing John J. Evers who is ill. Evers will be paid through 1921, and Killefer launches a dual role as manager and player amid team support.
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Johnny" Evers
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