Sewell Drives Cleveland Past St Louis to Lead AL
St Louis fell 7 to 5 as Sewell delivered four RBIs including a third inning two run hit. Weisman patted in four walks and two hits before relief, while Caldwell exited after one inning. Cleveland’s offense surged late to reclaim the American League lead.
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Chicago Beats Detroit 8 to 1 in Baseball Tilt
Chicago won 8 to 1 over Detroit as Detroit pitchers were wild and hittable. Cicotte pitched well for Chicago but an error by Cicotte allowed Detroit’s only run after the first inning. Cleveland beat St. Louis, keeping the leaders half a game ahead. Batteries Ehmke Pldham Ayers Manion Cicotte Schalk.
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New York Beats Washington 9 to 5 on Ward’s Homers
In New York on September 26 Ward hit two home runs driving in the decisive runs as Zachary faltered. Ruth batted in a run with a swinging double misplayed by Judge and Peckinpaugh added a single. Final score Washington 5 New York 9.
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National Balloon Race Under Way
Reports from contestants in the national balloon race begun last night at Birmingham Alabama to select American entries for the Gordon Bennett trophy event next month. Lt Burt US Army piloted craft passed Nortonville Kentucky at 509 feet and northeastward. Goodyear Sr with Ralph Upson aboard passed Cassville Indiana 600 miles from the start at 450 am and rose to 2000 feet.
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Flight updates near Evansville and Grayville
The falloon Ohio, led by Warren Raser, landed at Grayville Indiana twenty miles northwest of Evansville this afternoon. Kansas City JlJ with H E B Honeywelt in charge passed over Evansville at 4 30 this afternoon.
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Balloons Pass Near Owensboro In Northeasterly Flight
Five balloons drifted near Owensboro Kentucky traveling northeast close to ground. One balloon was forced to land several miles away. The Goodyear airship led the formation with observer W Vanorman and pilot Ralph Unpeon aboard.
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Regional Baseball Scores From Northern Cities
A compact roundup lists Sacramento defeating Seattle 4 to 1 and San Francisco 2 to 0 with Los Angeles suffering a loss. Vernon leads Oakland 7 to 1 while Lake beats Portland 8 to 1 and Oakland wins 2 to 4 in another matchup.
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Chicago Lightweight to Get Return Match with Benny Leonard
Benny Leonard world lightweight champion agreed to a return bout with Chicago's Jey White after their July 5 clash in Ion Harbor Michigan. The East Chicago Athletes club offered fifty thousand dollars. Leonard reportedly received fourteen thousand for his latest appearance in Hast Chicago yesterday.
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Heydler Reveals Evidence of Baseball Gambling Scandal
National League president John Heydler disclosed private evidence in a probe of alleged gambling and game throwing. He tied claims to Comiskey, Gleason, Dubuc, Hal Chase, Magee, and Zimmerman, and said he would testify before a grand jury.
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American aviator crashes in practice at Etampes
Roland Rholfs, American entrant for the James Gordon Bennett international cup, crashed his Texas Wild Cat plane during practice at Etampes France and was seriously injured.
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Normalcy as Habit Voting Highlighted by Roosevelt
In Plattsburg New York Senator Roosevelt cited Harding’s word normalcy as the habit of voting a certain ticket. He told an audience of about 1,000 that his hopes for the vice presidency rely on voters weary of the grandpa voting pattern and sticking to familiar choices.
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Final Week of Major Leagues Pennant Clash
The pennant race tightens as Cleveland leads the American with a half game over Chicago. Brooklyn holds a growing edge in the National League, needing one win to seal first while New York battles to stay alive. Cincinnati is out of contention after a winless slide, with Pittsburgh pressing for third.
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Stars Wallop Tigers In Hard Fought Ghidiron Game
In a hotly contested football game on the Big Rock grounds, the Montana Street Stars defeated the Cork Town Tigers 12 to 6. Both teams featured players aged 13 and 14. two Stars touchdowns came in the first quarter on a forward pass and a QB rush, while Tigers scored late in the final period as Shields broke through.
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Californians Win World Rugby Title At Antwerp
A long overlooked achievement places California rugby on the world stage as the United States claim the amateur world title at Antwerp. Californians led the drive, overcame European rivals, and proved the Golden State’s team play superior, with men acclimated and disciplined for the Olympic event. The victory follows years of coast rugby decline and European skepticism, but the Californians’ effort asserts their place in history.
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Marquard Holds Giant Sluggers as Brooklyn Wins
Brooklyn defeats New York 4 to 2 to gain near pennant with one win needed. Marquard pitched well and timely hitting supported him, while Toney and Douglas struggled early. Burns drove in both New York runs as a capacity crowd packed the Polo Grounds for the decisive game in the series.
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Reds end skid with 8 to 0 win over Pittsburg
Cincinnati beats Pittsburg 8 to 0 to halt a six game losing streak. Napier earns his fourth win in five appearances since joining the Reds. Batters Adams Glanzer Schmidt Napier Wingo contributed as Cincinnati built a 4 0 2 1 0 0 lead and finished with a shutout.
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Cardinals Bunch Hits For Easy Victory Over Cubs
In Chicago on September 26, St. Louis used a fifth inning burst against Tyler and a sixth against Martin to secure a clear win over the Cubs. Final: St. Louis 6, Chicago 3. Batteries North Clemons Tyler Martin Cheeves and O’Farrell.
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Hunter wins Anaconda Golf Club championship in rough weather
Swift D. Hunter defeated S. J. Cros by three up with two to go on the thirty fourth green to claim the season title at Anaconda Golf Club. The match, decided over 36 holes in cold wind, drew a large crowd despite inclement weather. Hunter led 1 up after morning play and will hold the president's cup for one year.
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Bell of justice hung in Independence Square for women’s enfranchisement
In Philadelphia on September 26 the Liberty Bell replica known as the bell of justice was hung in Independence square to honor the enfranchisement of women. The bell was a 1915 gift to the suffrage party and its first hanging marks a historic tribute.
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