Final contenders for Davis Cup and Spalding guide notes
In a field of 128 the last two standouts are R Norris Williams and Charles Garland as possible Davis Cup finalists. Williams loses to Johnston, Garland falls to Washburn. The wife of Olympic 440 hurdle champ sues for divorce. Spalding’s 1920 football guide edited by Walter Camp arrives with all star lists and rules. Montana prep football notes, plus a witty golf quip from a coast paper.
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R. Norris Williams Ir
Charles Garland
Australia
New Zealand
Williams
Johnston
Garland
Washburn
Harvard
Yale
Spalding
Walter Camp
Montana
Jean Jordan
Butte Miner
Walter T. Scott
School of Mines
Champions Edge St Louis Twice to Lead NL Race
Cincinnati gains first place in the National League by taking both ends of a doubleheader from St Louis. Morning game ends 5 to 3, afternoon 4 to 2, with Cincinnati mounting comebacks and steady offense behind Haines Lyons North Clemons and Schupp.
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Haines
Lyons
North
Clemons
Dilhoefer
Ring
Wingo
R. H. Bi St
Schupp
Fisher
Ruether
Allen
Eveland Still Head Of Column In Cleveland Standings
Cleveland tied for first today by winning two games from St Louis, 7 to 2 and 6 to 5. Lunte has been playing short for Veland since Chapman was killed, Charley horse sidelined him for several games. Weisman, Sotheron and Reid led in the afternoon game while Davis and Severeid starred in the night contest.
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O'Neill
R. H. E. Louis
Davis
Severeid
Clark
Bagby
Graney
Eill
Chicago and Cleveland split twin bill to stay in pennant chase
Chicago beat Cleveland 6 to 2 in the morning game then won 5 to 4 in 10 innings in the afternoon. Orty Hodge, a Nashville recruit, held the visitors to six hits in the late contest as Chicago and Cleveland remained tied in the pennant race.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Orty” Hodge
Nashville
South Association
R. H. E. Meoit
Fcago
Ehmke
Baumgartner
Manion
Faber and Schalk
R. H. E. Troit
Kagg
Ayers
Btanage
Hodge
Scnalk
New York Sweeps Phillies In Doubleheader
New York defeated Philadelphia in both games today. Morning contest 4 to 1 and afternoon game 5 to 0. Keefe fanned Ruth three times as Shawkey held the Phillies to three hits in the second game. Scores and batteries noted for both games.
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New York
Philadelphia
Keefe
Ruth
Mackmen
Shawkey
R. H. E. Philadelphia
Perkins
Thormahlen
Ruel
Harris and
Washington Takes Both of the Labor Day Games
Washington defeated Boston in a Labor Day doubleheader 6 to 0 and 6 to 4. First game scoring featured Washington with runs in multiple innings behind strong pitching by Jones and Walters. second game saw Washington win with timely hits and solid defense, Hoyt and Schang handling the batteries.
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Washington
Boston
R.H. E OE
Jones
Walters
Zachary
Charrity
R.H. E
Hoyt
Hoyt and Schang
Biemiller and Picinich
Gharrity
Alleged Confessions In Anarchist Plot Revealed
Springfield report states Chief Morris and federal agent August Loula elicited alleged confessions from Frank Kochinski and two other gang members linked to plans to wreck the Illinois Central Railway chief's diamond special. Police say Joe Diezuius alias Joe Dezenat is a gang leader, with captured materials including literature, a counterfeiting setup, illicit stills, and a 50 pound dynamite box.
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Springfield
Morris
August Loula
Frank Kochinski
Illinois Central Railway
Joe Diezuius
Joe Dezenat
Kochinski
Tragedy in Marshalltown as gas fuels fatal blaze
In Marshalltown Iowa on September 6 J G Johnson 69 a railroad foreman and his wife were burned to death when Mrs Johnson mistakenly poured gasoline into the kitchen stove to hurry a fire. The tragedy highlights fatal missteps in a home fire setup.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
J. G. Johnson
Minneapolis and
St. Louis
Aintab Taken by French Forces in Action Near Marash
Aintab has fallen to French troops, 158 miles northeast of Aleppo, after recent Armenian massacres. French forces push toward Marash, 38 miles northwest, encountering resistance from Turkish nationalist troops.
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Constantinople
Associated Press
Aintab
Aleppo
Marash
Roosevelt Places Wreath On Lafayette Statue In Brooklyn
Franklin D. Roosevelt placed a wreath on the Lafayette statue in Prospect Park during Labor Day celebrations in Brooklyn. He honored Lafayette in a speech and was presented with a silver loving cup by 13,000 New York Navy Yard workers.
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Lapayrtpe
New York
Franklin JD. Roosevelt
Lafayette
Prospect Park
Brooklyn
New York Navy Yard
Harding to Speak at Oklahoma State Fair
Oklahoma City will host a speech by Senator Warren G. Harding at the state fair in October, announced by Jake L. Hamon, a Republican National Committee official from Oklahoma. The report notes Hamon as the source of the date and event details.
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Ardmore
Okla
Warren G. Harding
Oklahoma City
Jake L. Hamon
Republican National
Braves Rookie Foiled by Crafty Reds Trick in Cincinnati
A National League four game set in Cincinnati featured Ford of the Braves getting duped by a sunlit misread on a hit and run. Rath feigned a fly ball while the ball sailed past as Ford sprinted to second. Bayrs and Fisher backed the play as Ford was forced out at second, drawing cheers from fans and teammates. Ford recovered in defeat, while Bayrs admitted the prank could be pulled on him too. Philosophic athletes rebound by learning from such moments and moving on.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Braves
Ford
Heinie Groh
Bayrs
Second
Morris Rath
Neale
Rath
Fisher
Cincy
Walter Shay
Mines League
Dick McCloud
Rouleau
Dockstader
Aronson
Matson
Voley
Dick Boyer
Guideni
Kiley
Ruth backs St. Marys band on Yankee swing for funds
Babe Ruth, a St. Marys industrial school alumnus, plans a charity tour with the Yankees. The St. Marys band will perform concerts during the western circuit games, with all proceeds aiding the Baltimore school. Ruth first wore a St. Marys uniform in his early days.
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Babe Ruth
St. Mary’s
Baltimore
Ruth
St. Mary
Promoter’s Cobb Draws Bigger Crowds Than Ruth on Coast
Observers wonder which baseball star fans would prefer to see in exhibition games with Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth. Cobb, famed Georgia peach, is seen as a stronger draw than Ruth, though locals in Montana might favor Ruth. The article notes Detroit’s popularity in the region and references the end of bush league seasons as summer checks arrive. William Johnston and Samuel Tilden Jr. showcase Davis Cup prowess abroad, returning home to further competition.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Ruth
Georgia Peach
Babe
Butte
Anaconda
Detroit Estar
Uth
William Johnston
Samuel T. Tilden J
Europe
Frankie Mason Retains Fight Life After Marriage
Frank I. McCann known as Frankie Mason, a flyweight champion, says he has fought over 400 bouts and will continue fighting for life. He has married the former society editor of a South Bend newspaper. It’s said a habit can grow until it cannot be shaken off.
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Frank I. McCann
Frankie Mason
America
South Bend
Ind
VASA Elects Leaders for Pacific Northwest District
Grandstrom of Everett was elected president at Spokane for the Pacific Northwest district Vasa lodge. Tacoma will host next year’s meeting. New officers include John Olson of Portland vice president A Hoyberg Everett secretary K F Engdahl Spokane treasurer Oscar Johnson Seattle Magnus Pearson Tacoma Ida Hakinson Spokane Axel Anderson Astoria Pete Burman Preston on the finance committee and an executive committee member.
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Spokane
Wash
O. Grandstrom
Everett
Pacific Northwest
Vasa Lodge
Tacoma
John Olson
Portland
Ore
A. Hoyberg
K. F. Engdahl
Oscar Johnson
Seattle
Magnus Pearson
Ida Hakinson
Axel Anderson
Astoria
Pete Burman
Preston
McAdoo to Tour Washington in Democratic Campaign
William G. McAdoo will spend a day in Washington state late in September to stump for the Democratic presidential ticket. He is expected to speak in Spokane and Seattle, with itinerary details being finalized by the Democratic state headquarters.
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Madoo
Seattle
Wiliam G
McAdoo
Washington
Spokane
Portland Labor Day Corner Stone Ceremony
Labor Day in Portland featured the laying of the corner stone for the new Portland labor temple instead of a parade. Speeches were delivered at the municipal auditorium by Dr. W. T. McElveen, pastor of the First Congregational church, followed by corner stone ceremonies and picnics at nearby parks hosted by various groups.
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Portland
Ore
Labor Temple
Municipal Auditorium
W. T. McElveen
First Congregational Church
Lithuania proposes Mariampol for Poland peace talks
Paris reports Lithuania suggests peace negotiations with Poland be held in Mariampol southwest of Kovno. The French foreign office says Poland will probably accept the idea and host city talks.
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Paris
Lithuania
Mariampol
Kovno
Poland
American Knights of Columbus Arrive in Lourdes Europe
The American Knights of Columbus touring Europe reached Lourdes France and were welcomed by the bishop after visiting the Grotto this morning.
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Lourdes
France
Decision Over Moore in Woonsocket Bout
Providence report says Young Montreal of this city won a 12 round decision over Pat Moore of Memphis at Woonsocket this afternoon.
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Providence
R. I
Montreal
Pat Moore
Memphis
Woonsocket
Jack Britton Wins Welterweight Bout At Cedar Point
New York's welterweight champion Jack Britton dominated Ray Bronson of Sandusky to win a ten round decision in Cedar Point Ohio on September 6. Bronson fought hard but Britton emerged the clear victor in front of a local crowd.
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Britton
Cedar Point
Ohio
Jack Britton
New York
Ray Bronson
Coast League Standings Note
Seattle 1-8 Vernon 4-4 Portland 1-3 San Francisco 0-6 Oakland 0-12 Sacramento 5-5 Los Angeles 11-0 Baltic Lake 4-7
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Seattle
Vernon
Vortland
San Francisco
Oakland
Sacramento
Los Angeles
Balt Lake
It's an Even Break Chicago and Pittsburg
After Chicago defeated Pittsburg in the morning game 5 to 2, the locals won the afternoon contest 12 to 1. Morning game score Chicago 101 210 000 5 Pittsburg 011 000 000 2. Batteries Martin and O Farrell Cooper Wisner and Hoeffner. Afternoon score Chicago 010 000 000 1 Pittsburg 008 122 22x 12 150. Batteries Bailey Carter Jaeger and O Farrell Daly Hamilton Schmidt.
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Pittsburg
Chicago
RIHE
Martin
O O' Farrell
Cooper
Bailey
Carter
Jaeger
O'Farrell
Daly
Hamilton
Schmidt
Philadelphia Rolls Over Brooklyn In Doubleheader Finale
Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 6 to 5 in the afternoon game after a 6 to 5 morning win. Morning: Brooklyn 2 runs, Philadelphia 7. pitchers Pfeffer Mamaux O Miller vs Krueger Causey Hubbell Tragesser. Afternoon: Brooklyn 5, Philadelphia 6. Grimes Mamaux Smith Miller Krueger Betts Hubbell Rixey Tragesser.
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Philadelphia
Brooklyn
R. H. B. Brooklyn
Pfeffer
Mamaux
O. Miller
Krueger
Causey
Hubbell
Tragesser
R. H. EB
Grimes
Smith
Betts
Rixey
Boston and New York Split a baseball double header
Boston and New York divided a twin bill as Boston won the opener 1 to 0 while New York captured the nightcap 5 to 0. Pitcher Fil lingim allowed only two hits in the first game and Nehf dominated the second.
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Boston
New York
Fillingim
Nehf
R. HH
Barnes and Smith
Gowdy
Snyder
Oeschger
O'Neill
Rouleau's Pets Triumph at Columbia Gardens Labor Day Feature
Rouleau's team defeated Merkle's hopes 12 to 3 in the Labor Day game at Columbia Gardens. Every Rouleau batter had at least one hit, with singles raining in as Merkle's crew struggled. Foley pitched seven innings with strong support as 5,000 fans watched a one-sided early-inning affair.
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Butte
Rouleau
Columbia Gardens
Merkle
Charley Phippen
Elm _ Orlus
Guidoni
Phip
Foley
Rouleaus Rally Clips Merkle Nine In Extra Tuned Bout
The Rouleaus broke a deadlock with a five run third inning and held on for a 12 to 6 win over the Merkle team. Key moments included Matson and Foley singling, Guidoni walking, Kinville fanning, and Aronson delivering a two run single after further miscues. Cullen and Jovick starred in the field with several spectacular plays as Dockstader, Knight, Dick Boyer and Aronson added crucial RBIs. The final outs came on a double play Dick Boyer to Jovick.
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Merkle
Jovick
Knight
James
Steck
Kiley
Gilboy
Guidant
McGeehan
Matson
Foley
Cullen
Guidoni
Dick Boyer
Kinville
Rouleaus
Phippen
Quons
Dockstader
Aronson
Phipsen
Dewey McGeehan
Hogan O'Brien
Merkles
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Lou Boyer
LYORS
Crecensis
Famesk
Busgus
Pte
Vessesse
Q'Brien
Bouleaus
SB. PO
Dockstader, If
POI
Diewinse Res
D. Boyer
Javiek
Ldeo
Sourbier
Sliéche
Roulgaus
Csareervess
Merkels
Pas
Boyer
Lyons
A Asberry
Riley
Loesche Dominates Pike's Peak Hill Climb Honors
In a snow swept Pike's Peak event Colorado Springs, Otto Loesche takes first in the free for all hill climb, earning the Penrose trophy and 1000 dollars across both big and free for all divisions. Al M. Cline places second while Loesche also posts the day’s best time 29 25 2 5. Ralph Mulford, once favored, abandons near the 14 mile point amid blizzard conditions. Davis Lewis finishes second in the small car race.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Otto Loesche
al M. Cline
Pike’s Peak
William Bentrup
Davis Lewis
Loesche
Ralph Mulford
Mails Debuts In Cleveland Win Over St Louis 7-2
Walter Mails, recently with the Sacramento club, pitched his first full American league game this morning. He allowed seven hits, held St Louis to two runs, and Cleveland won 7 to 2. Only one inning saw more than one hit off him, with extra base hits by Jacobson and Sisler producing the runs.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Walter Mails
Sacramento
St. Louis
Jacobson
Sisler
Milton Wins 225 Mile Auto Race in Uniontown
Tommy Milton won the 225 mile race in Uniontown Pennsylvania with a time of 2 hours 20 minutes 24 seconds averaging 96 mph. Jimmy Murph finished second in 2 hours 21 minutes 27 seconds at 95.8 mph and Eddie Hearne placed third in 2 hours 24 minutes 34 seconds at 93.9 mph.
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Uniontown
Tommy Milton
Jimmy Murph
Eddie Hearne
Tilden Wins National All-Comers Singles Title
Forest Hills N Y September 6 William T Tilden wins the national all comers singles championship in a five set match over William M Johnston. The score runs 6 1 1 6 7 5 5 7 6 3, with Tilden using his cannonball serve to secure the title.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
William T. Tilden
William M. Johnston
National Amateur Golf Championship Opens On Long Island
Roslyn, Long Island sees a global field in the national amateur championship with 32 match play spots. Defenders include Tolley and British entrants Cyril Tolley and Lord Charles Hope, while Americans led by Davidson Herrer, Francis Ouimet and Bobby Jones seek the cup that many fear could stay in Britain or Canada.
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Robert E. Harlow
International News Service
Roslyn
Long Island
United States
Great Britain
France
Canada
Engineers’ Club
Harold H. Hilton
America
Rye
N. Y
Fred Herreshoff
Walter Travis
New York
Cyril Tolley
Lord Charles Hope
Roger Wethered
England
Tom Amour
Scotland
Albert Grier
Ted Kay
Inverness Club
London
Davidson Herrer
Pittsburg
Francis Ouimet
Bobby Jones
Chick Ewan
Rudolf Knepper
Sioux City
Jesse Guilford
Boston
Robert Gardner
Chicago
Tolley
Jerry Travers
W. C. Fowner
Chick Evans
Ouimet- Evans
Oakmont
Ouimet
Madison Knockout Night Features Three Ring Victories
Eddie Debeau of St Paul stopped Tommy Holderson of Chicago in the ninth round of a scheduled ten. Johnny Neu of Madison knocked out Young Abe Attell of Los Angeles in four rounds. Jim Cawley of Chicago fell to Jimmy Muazzi of Milwaukee in ten.
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Madison
Wis
Eddie Debeau
St. Paul
Tommy Holderson
Chicago
Johnny Neu
Abe Attell
Los Angeles
Jim Cawley
Jimmy Muazzi
Milwaukee
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