Babe Ruth Hits His Forty-Fourth Home Run of 1920
Timely hitting by Witt and Dugan helped Philadelphia defeat Newark 6 to 2 in the series opener. Ruth hit his forty fourth homer of the season in the eighth, driving a ball to the top row of the left field bleachers with no men on base. Batteries listed for the New York-Philadelphia game were Hoyt Ferguson Sehang Naylor Hasty Perkins Myatt.
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Williamsburg Defeats Dublin Gulch in Fast Timber Butte Game
Williamsburg beat Dublin Gulch nine to five in a fast Timber Butte grounds contest before a fair crowd. Williamsburg pitchers fanned three while Dublin Gulch errors aided the hosts. Leary, Danaher and Mell starred for Dublin Gulch, while Jackson and Sehrex contributed for Williamsburg. Next Tuesday night, South Side is sought. manager urged to call.
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Von Elm Enters Tourney Finals
George Von Elm of Salt Lake City Utah state champion advances to the finals at the golf tournament after defeating Ward of Kansas City in the semifinal. Bromfield Beaver and co-contenders Tromfield and Von Elm will contest the final tomorrow.
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Trout fishing report notes rising in several streams
A report lists streams and counties where trout fishing is improving including Granite Jefferson Wise Madison Missouri Boulder and Smith rivers. It warns to be careful with fires and to protect campsites and fishing spots while restocking efforts proceed.
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Amateur Baseball Substitutes Edge Regular Ramblers 5 to 2
Amateur league mixed results as the Subs defeated the Never Sweat Ramblers 5 to 2 yesterday. D Holland and R McLeod pitched for the subs while D Coughlin and M Orlien handled the Ramblers. The Corktown Midgets beat the Summit Street Stars 3 to 0 with Maher and Mellett on the mound. The Granite Street Stars edged the Broadway Independents by one run in a 3 to something score, and hope to meet the Boy Scouts of Anaconda soon. The Stars' average age is stated as 16. Petersville notes list more games and pitching details, including 5:30 pm clashes and contact numbers for arranging future contests.
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Pitchers and batters argue over baseball crowding the plate
A 1921 style overview recounts baseball’s long standing clash between pitchers and hitters. It traces past rule changes from the six foot pitching box to longer distances and the rise of curve and drop balls, noting recurring shifts to curb power and the ongoing push for new rules. The piece cites John Morrill and figures in New York discussing how legislation and adjustments shape the sport’s balance.
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Boston Loses to Tail-Enders in Doubleheader
Philadelphia sweeps Boston 10 4 in first game and 4 0 in second as Scott and Smith start. Boston collects 12 hits in game two but scores only once. Cheever, Grimes and others fare for other games. Pittsburg, New York, Reds and Brooklyn results follow with multiple stars named and season context.
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Clarks Triumph In Buggy Swatting Bee At Clark Playground
The Clarks beat the Cole-Pitts 13 to 4 in a wild Clark Playground game. Key plays featured Delaney pitching for Clarks, Warren and Mellen with multiple hits, and several tense moments as players collided and stole bases. Umpire Ed Rouleau called a series of close plays as Clark batters piled up runs.
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Single G Sets 1 50 Record in Grand Circuit Pace
North Randall Aug 12 A new season pacing record for one mile emerged as Single G veteran horse lowered 1 59 to 1 50 at the Grand Circuit meeting driven by Ed Alten in Ontario pace. The race included six events with Hal Mahone the favorite winning two heats and other winners claimed by Walter Cox and Tom Murphy.
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College star joins Helena ball team debut
Helena records announce the University of Montana star Spencer, famed for a flawless spring season, has joined the Sixth Ward team. He will pitch Sunday against Helena’s East squad after stints in the North Dakota State League, hailed as one of America's top college pitchers.
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Australians Make a Clean Sweep in Davis Cup
In Cleveland on August 12 Norman Beach of Australia won the first Davis Cup singles match at Mayfield Country Club. He defeated Brig. owner in straight sets 6-4, 6-3. Keates of Denmark provided the only other result for Australia on the opening day.
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Johnston Defeats Williams For Cup In Seabright Event
Johnson defeats Williams 6-0 6-4 6-2 to win the Seabright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club singles cup. The match featured John Johnston of the American Davis Cup team besting R Norris Will of Boston. Tilden It did not participate in this year's tournament. Coast League and American Association results follow with Oakland Vernon Lake Seattle Angeles San Francisco Sacramento Portland in thirteen innings. Columbus Louisville Toledo Indianapolis Le Paul Kansas City also listed.
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Buffalo herd to be slaughtered in Wainwright park
WAINWRIGHT Alberta One thousand buffalo in the national park are to be slaughtered this year as government plans. The park now holds about 6000. it could hold 25000 but the maximum contemplated is 10000. Bulls will be largely culled to reduce surplus. Meat and hides will be sold in Canada and the United States. buffalo robes fetched 250 dollars in Montreal last fall.
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Stolen Bases Spark Delaney Hitters in Rough Outing
By Curley, Taylor, by Delaney, Hamm. Stolen base Warren. Delaney shines with two quick innings, Delaney scores, Curley and Hite drive runs. Pitchers Gurtey and Shin struggle as Colo-Pitts leave six on base and Clarkees tally.
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