Americans Lead In Olympic Track And Field Scores
In Antwerp on August 19 the Olympic track and field finals concluded with the United States on top at 118 points. Finland 49, Sweden 36, England 40, France 18, South Africa 7, Italy 7, Canada 7, Norway 3, New Zealand 3, Estonia 8, Czecho Slovakia 3, Holland 2, Belgium 1. These totals cover 11 finals contested since last Sunday.
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Finland
Sweden
England
France
South Africa
Italy
Canada
Norway
New Zealand
Esthenia
Czecho-Slovakia
Holland
Belgium
English upset Joie Ray in Olympic 1 100 meters race
English runners dethrone American Joie Ray from Illinois A Reis club in the 1 100 meter Olympic race. The day also featured a doubles upset in tennis as Willis Davis and Roland Roberts beat Williams II and Harte in straight sets. Track rain slowed events but Americans and English competed fiercely with several semifinals and field events advancing.
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Associated Press
Joie Ray
Illinois
A. Reis
Boston
Chestnut Hill
Longwood Cricket Club
Willis Davis
Roland Roberts
San Francisco
R. Norris Williams II
Richard Harte
Newport
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Williams
Harte
William Tilden
Charles Garland
Johnston
Griffin
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Results of Tent Play at the Gardens in Butte Tennis Tourney
Yesterday afternoon and evening at the Gardens in Butte the tennis tournament produced several opening round results. Jessie Roscow defeated Vida Matthews in ladies singles. Mixed doubles saw Wilson and Stearns beat Worden and Symons 6-1 6-1. Babe Merritt and Mrs Lindland beat Ossree and Matthews 1 6-0. Dr Farsted and Babe Merritt won against Douglas and Clevett 6-3 6-2. Wilson and Rosenberg beat Smith and Hoff 1-6 6-4 6-4. Mrs Roach and Anne Hahn defeated Karsted and Gail Passmore 6-1 6-1. Play continues today.
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Clevett
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Denny Stumbling Block to Burke in Boxing Rivalry
A boxing critic notes Marty Burke faces a serious career challenge from New Orleans rival Young Denny. The two met twice in New Orleans at 15 rounds each with Referee Al Wambegan. Denny won the first decision amid postfight protests, and Burke earned a draw in the Aug 2 rematch. Burke must improve to pursue heavyweight honors, though past rivals show such obstacles need not end a title chase.
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Dempsey
Jack Dowury
Babe Ruth Hits 43rd Home Run of Season in Cleveland Game
New York slugger Babe Ruth cracked his 43rd homer of the season in the fourth inning of the New York versus Cleveland game. Pitcher Caldwell was on the mound for Cleveland as Ruth connected in this pivotal moment.
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Carpentier and Levinsky Ink 15 Round Title Bout Pact
New York August 19 The International Sporting Club announced a contract for a 15 round decision bout between Georges Carpentier European champion and Battling Levinsky world light weight champion to be staged at Ebbets Field Brooklyn on October 12.
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International Sporting Club Today
Georges Carpentier
Battling Levinsky
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn
Soldier Bartfield Fractures Wrist in Bout
Petro it New York fighter Soldier Bartfield fractured his left wrist in a bout with Bryan Downey of Columbus. In the tenth round with two minutes to go, Bartfield, trailing on officials’ score, insisted on finishing the match despite the injury.
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Pacific International results from Victoria and nearby clubs
In a drawn out 10 inning game Victoria beats Pacific International 2 to 1. Spokane trails 1 to 0 after 10 innings as Yakima and Tacoma both fail to score. Seattle and Vancouver also feature in the day’s schedule with no final tallies listed.
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Yakima
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Vancouver
American Association scores thrill with midweek ties
Toledo and Milwaukee issued a 4 to 4 draw while Columbus defeated Kansas City 7 to 1. Other results from yesterday remain unlisted, leaving several games unreported.
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Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Reds Tie Brooklyn In 18 Innings To Stay In Front
Cincinnati defeats Brooklyn 3 to 2 in an 18 inning National League game. Ruether and Grimes pitched 11 scoreless frames, Brooklyn scoring two in the eighth on Miller’s double and a bunt misplay. Lee’s eighth inning single and Groh’s double tied the score, Grimes worn down by heat, Cadore finishes.
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Johnson
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Groh
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Cadore
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Sallee
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Wingo
Phillies Win 12-Inning Victory Over Pirates
In Pittsburg on August 19 Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg in 12 innings by 5 to 2. Williams opened the twelfth with a triple and scored on Hamiltons wild pitch. A walk, single and double, plus an error, pushed two more runs across. Batteries Meadows Enzmann Wheat for Philadelphia and Tragesser Carlson Hamilton Haeffner for Pittsburg.
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Haymond Chapman Star Ball Player Buried Friday
Raymond Chapman premier American League shortstop and Cleveland star infielder to be buried Friday morning at 10 at Saint Philomena's church East Cleveland. City honors include half mast flags. Funeral attendance expected from New York team. pallbearers to be announced. Large depot crowd greeted arrival. condolences flood in nationwide. Flowers from a fan fund collects ten cent donations from fifteen thousand locals.
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Raymond Chapman
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East Cleveland
Chapman
New York
Innocent Players Affected by Charges
A report on gambling accusations harming players in smaller leagues. It notes Texas ender, a college player who quit after errors tied to fix rumors, and a former big leaguer facing insinuations through his gambler friend. Red Josefson of Penn quit after gossip and loss, despite a .333 batting line and no gambler contact.
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Down In
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Red Josefson
University of Pennsylvania
Josefson
Protested Polo Grounds game to be replayed three innings
The National League president John A. Heydler ruled the protest by the Philadelphia club over the July 6 game with the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds. The last three innings will be replayed before Sept. 4 with lineups as close as possible to those on July 5.
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Philadelphia
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
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Carpentier Levinsky Sign for New York Bout
The International Sporting Club announced a 15 round decision bout between Georges Carpentier European champion and Battling Levinsky world light weight champion to be held at Ebbets Field. The contract was signed by Jack Curley for Deschamps and Dan Morgan for Levinsky after a secret agreement. Prizes and scheduling will be announced later. The club favored Carpentier over a Dempsey Brennen match, and a membership poll showed strong support for the French champion. Officials plan seating for 30,000 at the 20,000 capacity venue.
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International Sporting Club Today
Georges Carpentier
Battling Levinsky
Ebbetsfield
Brooklyn
Jack Curley
Francois Deschamps
Dan Morgan
Levinsky
International Sporting Club
Carpentier-Levinsky
Jack Dempsey
Bill Brennen
Indians Win Front-Loaded Duel Over Yankees 3 2
Cleveland beat New York 3 to 2 in a pitching duel as Caldwell and Shawkey each held the other to few runs. Babe Ruth hit his 43rd homer of the season in the fourth inning. Final score shows Cleveland 37 and New York 25? Batteries were Caldwell O’Neill for Cleveland and Shawkey Ruel for New York.
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New York Today
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Shawkey
Babe Ruth
Peper J. Cleveland
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Leonard Holds Red Sox to Three Hits
Detroit won the final game of the series 4 to 0 in Boston as Leonard shut out the Red Sox on three hits. Detroit struck early but two double plays kept the score low. Bush yielded four runs on 13 hits with Schang and Bush taking the mound for the Red Sox.
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Sacramento Five Los Angeles One Oakland Zero Portland Two Vernon Two
Sacramento defeated Los Angeles 5 to 1 in a baseball score. Oakland fell 0 to 2 as Portland won 2 to 3 over Vernon, while Seattle beat Salt Lake 3 to 0 and San Francisco won 9 against an unspecified opponent.
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Dusting Off Pitches and the Ray Chapman Case
The article debates whether a pitcher ever aims to hit a batter and cites Carl Mays as claiming the Chap man throw was accidental. Batters say intentionality is likely, noting control and the danger pitchers pose. It suggests Chapman’s death may spur calls to regulate the practice, though identifying intent remains hard for umpires.
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Yankee Pitcher Known for Beanball Tactics in Close Games
The pitcher has earned a reputation for hitting batters with fast balls high and inside, aimed at the head, in nearly every tight contest. When the first beanball failed to back hitters off the plate, a second followed in the same spot.
Mays Faces Elusive Underhand Pitch Threat in Dustups
The passage notes that opponents often escape the effect of dustings, with Willie Mays having few such hits. His underhand delivery, unique in the major leagues, complicates hitters' readings and raises difficulty in avoiding contact.
Mays Faces Deep Grudge Despite Wary Pitching Reputation
The text notes that Mays is a pitcher whom many opposing players bear a lasting grudge against due to his persistent tactics. It emphasizes that grudge longevity is not tied to sheer win totals or frequent batters turned back. other pitchers achieve similar feats yet stay popular across the circuit.
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Mays Portrayed As Cold Blooded On Field
Observers describe Mays as a cold blooded player willing to injure opponents for a win. They claim his selfish thinking drove him to desert Boston last summer and push the club to sell him to a pennant contender.
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Boston
Baseball players demand dropping Yankee hurler over methods
The Boston, Detroit, St. Louis and Chicago clubs push to drop the Yankee pitcher amid dislike of his personality and fear of his tactics. The potential loss of Mays worsens the Yankees' pennant prospects as they face a volatile situation.
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Yanks
Manager Speaker Defends Mays Over Beanball Accident
Tris Speaker says Chapman did not bat at a crucial moment and Mays did not throw with an ugly beanball look. He claims the incident was an accident in every way and questions firing Mays.
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Dusting Off Pitchers Aim At Opponents In Self Defense
Practically every pitcher in the big leagues uses dusting off as routine to keep batters off the plate. The pitcher believes most hitters can move in time and few want to be struck by a fast ball, so he occasionally aims at an opponent.
Johnson and Mathewson fear wild pitches end careers
Walter Johnson and Christy Mathewson are described as refusing to take chances on wild pitches. Johnson's speed is so great he fears an uncontrolled pitch could hit and kill a batter. If he hits a batter he is removed from the game immediately.
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Walter Johnson
Christy Matthewson
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Benny Kauff Recalled From Toronto After Exchanging Vernon Spencer
Benny Kauff returns from Toronto where he was sent in exchange for Vernon Spencer but will not report until the IL season ends. He was cleared of the charge of knowingly receiving a stolen auto and has played fastball in Toronto.
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Ed Walsh Makes Baseball Comeback As Third Baseman
Former White Sox star Ed Walsh returns to form as Bridgeport manager and third baseman in the Eastern League. He is not pitching but handles the hot corner well, reflecting solid hitting and fielding. Bridgeport leads the league this season.
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White Sox
Bridgeport, Conn
Bridgeport
Cuba Bids to Seat Babe Ruth for Month of Baseball
Victor Linares and Victor Munoz offer Ruth all expenses and a small fortune to spend a month in Cuba after the major league season. He would play for an all star Cuban team or a team of big leaguers, if it fits his movie contract.
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Ohio Faces Possible Dual Losses in Big League Pennants
Ohio may suffer a double setback as the state could lose both major league pennants while also seeing a presidential election outcome. The note frames the challenge as a heavy burden for Ohio across sports and national politics.
Rule on dropped third strike with runners on base
In a Mines league game a batter struck out with runners on first and second and one out. The catcher dropped the third strike, but rules state the batter is out if first base is occupied, regardless of catch on the third strike.
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Errant throw grants baserunners undeserved advancement
The batter and two runners started for bases as the catcher misthrew to first, aiming for an out at third. The errant throw to first allowed the runners to advance a base each, while the batter reached first safely, costing the defense a potential double play opportunity.
Parrots and prize fighters in talk training
Catcher Matson of the A. C. M. stands out by throwing to catch runners when behind the plate. Old heads claim such steadiness earns praise. They note phonographs are used to teach parrots to talk, while prize fighters’ managers often converse without such aids.
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Indian Russell vs Frankie Mason Flyweight Title Bout in Springfield
East reports Indian Russell of Butte Montana scheduled for 12 rounds against Frankie Mason of Fort Wayne Indiana for the national flyweight championship in Springfield Ohio. Lou Baumann of Cincinnati listed as referee.
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Saratoga Colt Sales Fall Short of High Bids
At Saratoga New York buyers did not hit expected sums for thoroughbred colts. The top bid recorded was Sam Hildreth paying 5100 dollars for Larecoite by Trap Rock, amid softer-than-forecast bidding across the sale.
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Sir Barton Triumphs as Commander Ross Leads
Sir Barton, the brilliant champion, ran away with the lead under Commander Ross’s guidance, securing a decisive early advantage. The race showcased tactical prowess and speed, cementing Sir Barton’s prominence in the event.
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Heaviest Hitting Game of The Wines League Season
Timber Butte routed Colorado Pittsmont 13 to 6 at Clark playgrounds in the Mines league. Paasch yielded seven hits including a season longest homer by Miles. Weis and Blackwood homered for Timber Butte as Rogan struggled through six innings. The game featured four Timber Butte pitchers and a string of errors by Colorado Pittsmont, with Rogan hit hard and left after six.
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Freddie Welsh vows return to lightweight ring in bold challenge
Freddie Welsh, former world lightweight champion, resurges with quiet training and confidence to face top rivals though wary of Leonard, weighs 133-136 pounds and promises to stop other contenders. The column blends humor and boxing lore with Tad’s Tid-Bits style and reminiscences about Buck Hagen, Peter Maher, and old ring myths.
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Rich Dominion Wins at Fort Erie Handicap Title
Rich Dominion carried 134 pounds at Fort Erie last week, forged a fast early pace, and won the mile and a quarter race by a length and a half on a slow track in 2 06. The victory paid $8,450.
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Chief Bender Delivers No Hit No Run Game in New Haven
In New Haven Connecticut on August 19 Chief Bender former Philadelphia star and Eastern league manager pitched a no hit no run game against Bridgeport. Only 27 men faced him and the sole baserunner was caught stealing as New Haven won 8 to ?
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