Yanks Win in Revenge Meet in Colombes
The United States won ahead of Sweden and France in a monster meet in Colombes marked as revenge for Antwerp. Despite poor weather, about 25,000 spectators saw the Americans score 134 points to Sweden 128 and France 78 in the Union of Sporting Federations of France event.
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Chicago Triumphs Over Brooklyn 4-3 on Terry's Ninth Inning Run
Chicago earns a 4-3 victory over Brooklyn as Terry drives in the winning run in the ninth. Chicago led early with two Brooklyn errors and Deal homered to put them ahead again. Brooklyn tied it with two hits and a wild pitch in the eighth. Final: Brooklyn 8 runs, 11 hits. Chicago 4 runs, 9 hits. Batteries Mamaux Smith Miller Tyler O'Farrell.
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St Louis Beats Philadelphia in 8 2 Victory
St Louis batters hit Hubbell hard to win 8 to 2 over Philadelphia. North also ran up hits, J Smith twisted his ankle in the second inning and retired. Scores: Philadelphia 2, St Louis 8. Batteries Hubbell Witherow North and Dilhoefer.
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Americans Sweep Olympic Swimming Events in Antwerp
The American team won the 400 meter relay to set a new Olympic record of 10 minutes 425 seconds. Members were Duke Kahanamoku Norman Ross Perry McGillivray and P Kealoha with Australia second and England third. Kealoha won the 100 meter freestyle in 1 12 5. Bleibtrey Guest Schroth Woodbridge won the 400 meter relay for women, and Riggin Wainwright Payne led U S springboard diving with a clean sweep.
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Helen Wainwright
Thelma Payne
Portland
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Ward's double gives New York walk-off win over St. Louis
Ward's ninth inning double drove in Lewis as New York beat St. Louis 4 to 3 after Quinn homered to put the Yankees ahead in the fifth. St. Louis led 3 0 before Mays relieved. Final line: New York 4, St. Louis 3. Batteries Shocker Severeid Quinn Mays Ruel.
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Cleveland Cubs Edge Washington In Late Rally
Cleveland lost to Washington today 3 to 2 dropping to third place. Judge doubled and scored on Milan bunt, Morton walked Rice loaded bases, Power singled driving in Judge for the winning run. Cleveland 000101000 000 2 Washington 002000001 3 Batteries Coveleskie Morton ONeill Courtney Charrity. Six candle factories in South Africa have an output valued at 3,000,000 annually.
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American Olympians Shine in Colombes Stadium Race
American Olympic team performances in Colombes drew a larger crowd than Antwerp as Earl Thomson led Canada in the 110 meter hurdles with 15.25 seconds, while Charles Haddock won the 100 meter dash in 10.45 seconds with Scholz close behind.
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Paris
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Dartmouth College
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Meadowbrook Club
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Ithaca
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Canada
Charles W. Haddock
Los Angeles A. C
Aee Scholz
University of Missouri
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Sweden
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Scholz
Baseball Standings Snapshot From Early Season Play
Sacramento 4 5, San Francisco 2 3, Salt Lake 5 4, Los Angeles 6 5, Vernon 5 6, Portland 2 1. Oakland Seattle game postponed due to rain.
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Davis Cup Players Lead National Singles Championship Entry
Forest Hills N Y Aug 29 The American Davis cup players will match their skill against more than 160 of America s best tennis players in the national singles championship tournament scheduled to begin here tomorrow on the courts of the West Side Tennis club. In addition to the singles four other title tournaments the junior boys father and son and veterans will be held.
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Brooklyn Rapid Transit Strike Paralyzes City Traffic
In New York on August 29, employees of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit system walked out at 5 am after a two hour vote. Subways, elevated lines, and surface routes were largely disrupted, creating major transit chaos across the city.
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American eight wins Olympic final in record 2000m time
The American eight oared crew, led by midshipmen from the U S, defeated Leander British eight in the Olympic final by half a length. They clocked 6 minutes 5 seconds to 6 minutes 54 5 seconds, a 2000 meter world record. Jack Kelly of the Vesper Boat Club won the single sculls title in 7 minutes 35 seconds, narrowly beating British rival Beresford Jr. Kelly then partnered Costello to win the double sculls by five lengths over Italy.
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American Association results touch down in Kansas City arena
In Kansas City the American Association action shows St. Paul beating Kansas City 13 to 3 in the second game listed as six innings at 6 pm. Milwaukee ties Minneapolis 4 to 2 with the second game called in the ninth at 6 pm. Columbus defeats Indianapolis 4 to 3 while Toledo Louisville game is postponed by rain.
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New York Americans Move Up In Tight Pennant Race
In a tied pennant duel, New York Americans rise to second, Cleveland drops, and Chicago leads as Brooklyn slips. Cincinnati loses as Shortson Kopf’s thumb injury saddles the Reds. Babe Ruth out 10 days with insect bite infection.
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Giants Complete Series Sweep In Cincinnati Game
The New York Giants beat the Reds 4 to 1 in Cincinnati to sweep the series. Barnes pitched shutout until the eighth inning when Lee doubled in a run, ending Cincinnati’s scoreless streak at 33 innings. Ring allowed four runs on 11 hits with two walks.
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Dempsey and Miske Show Speed in Wet Training
Heavy rain drenches Jack Dempsey's training camp at Benton Harbor as he halts a 7 round session to avoid injury. Dempsey plans 10 rounds before facing Billy Miske of St Paul next week. Miske receives a cut over his left eye in a collision, but the wound is not dangerous and sparring ends early.
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Albert of the Belgians Awards Olympic Medals
In Antwerp on August 29 the king will present medals to Olympic winners tomorrow afternoon. Many American winners have already left, so few will attend in person. others will receive their honors by proxy.
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Pitchers who hit the ball break baseball superstition
Baseball writers argue a long held belief that pitchers cannot hit is a superstition. Babe Ruth Joe Wood and George Lister proved pitchers can bat effectively, and managers should use pitchers as better batters. Spokane’s Harry Trekell is cited as a pitcher who earns a regular fielding role through hitting and versatility.
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Ruth and Sister Break Defenses in Hard Hitting Play
Ruth and Sister, noted for meeting the ball hard and square, have proven exceptional in their consistency. Their strong hitting marks them as standout players beyond the usual pattern.
Urging Confidence to Boost Batting in Mines League
The speaker argues that the team should build self belief and demand extensive coaching and practice for batting to uncover latent talent. Just before a Mines league game, another player comments on this approach.
Height and speed spark Kalispell center to future in game
The Spokane Star notes a tall fast center in Kalispell who terrorized opponents and could have a big future. A former big leaguer sought to assemble a colored touring team to the North this summer but the crack shortstop refused steady work for money, questioning the motive and independence.
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Exhibition Baseball in Martins Ferry
Pi Nationals beat Ferry Eagles 7 to 3 in an exhibition game at Martins Ferry Ohio with likely near-capacity crowd and key performances from both sides.
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