Helena Beats Butte In High-Scoring Baseball Thriller
In a dramatic Montana game Helena defeated Butte 14 to 11 after Helena rallied from a 10 run deficit. The affair featured 15 errors by Butte and five by Helena, with Burley impressing for Helena and Al Fisher rare in the locals’ lineup.
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August Grand Circuit Meeting Set With 20 Races
Cleveland July 27 The August Grand Circuit program includes 20 races, 12 trotters and 8 pacers. Key events include the first trotting futurity for three year olds with an estimated value of 200, the Championship Stallion stakes, and multiple heats and stakes totaling about 8,000 dollars across trotting and pacing divisions. Notable entries include Edward F. Pop Geers Sibi Princess Atawah and Prugnose with various heats and purses outlined.
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Flyers Die in Plane Collision at Colon Harbor Entrance
On Friday July 25 an army airplane and a naval seaplane collided at Colon harbor entrance. Lieutenant Ellis and Sergeant Von Berg were killed. Lieutenant Duggan and Machinist Thomas were severely injured, Ensign Ostin was hurt less seriously, and three others were injured.
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Wages in Grass Valley Move to Underground Scale
Grass Valley July 27. Operators grant a 10 percent quarterly bonus based on an underground wage scale from 3.50 to 4.00 dollars per day. This adjustment introduces added pay contingent on continued work and output at the local mining operations.
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Giants Welcome Returning Giants From Service Era
The article notes Giants players Jess Barnes Benny Kauff Rubenone Al Baird and Al Benton returning from military service, boosting the team as they chase the pennant. It covers infield vacancy, pitching concerns, and Fleming Schupp’s arm recovery, with hope for a strong return to form.
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Rumor of Fast 100 Yard Dashes Stirs Spokane Fans
In sports gossip a Spokane writer questions whether any one 100 yard dash time is universally recognized. He recalls 1895 Piper Donovan record as most authentic and notes a recent claim of 9.3-5 seconds by William in a trial heat. He recounts a Fort Collins sprint tournament of 1905 with Hamilton Powers Johnston and Smith, where timing and prize money created a sensational event with 10,000 spectators and 18 stopwatches.
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Ernie Powers
Bill Johnston
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Wilhoit Sets World Hitting Streak Record in Wichita
Joe Wilhoit, Wichita center fielder, hits safely in 46 consecutive games, surpassing previous mark of 45. He receives a $600 purse from fans, posts .622 average in 197 at bats with 3 home runs, 6 triples, 17 doubles. Last season he played for the New York Giants and later with the York Yankees.
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Jack Ross
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Hitter Luderus Sparks Philadelphia Victory Over Brooklyn
Brooklyn lost 4 to 2 as Luderus led Philadelphia with a three for five day including a triple and two doubles. Brooklyn struck early with Griffith’s homer but could not score after the first inning. Other scores note New York beating Boston 5 to 2 and Cincinnati sweeping a doubleheader with Pittsburgh, behind Sallee and Mayer in the opener and a delayed second game continued from July 6.
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Athletics win deciding game in Washington series 3 to 2
Philadelphia edged Washington 3 to 2 in the deciding game of the series at Washington. Walker doubled and Burns singled for the decisive runs as Zachary started for Washington before Johnson relieved in the 7th. Batteries Rogers McAvoy for Philadelphia Zachary Johnson Piernich for Washington.
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Baseball Review Highlights Tight American and National Leagues
No leadership change across both leagues last week. Chicago edged Cleveland by a half game in the American, while New York led the National early then saw Cincinnati and Chicago close in. Giants bolster pitching with Phil Douglas trade impact, Reds sweep Pirates, and Braves end Giants’ seven game win streak. Boston and Pittsburgh split, while Kerr and Cicotte log wins for Chicago Americans. Detroit, Philadelphia, Washington pace interleague play with contrasting results.
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