Left handed hurlers dominate 1922 American League prospects
The 1922 season shows strong promise of southpaws in the American League with a half dozen left handers likely to become stars. Notable names include Shucka Pruett of the Browns Ray Francis of Washington Heimach Brillhart Waughington and Davenport of the White Sox. The article notes southpaws are scarce and often hard to keep in the majors.
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Johnsonian
Pruett
Ray Francis
Washington Club
Francis
Washington
Heimach
Athletics
Brillhart
Waughington
Davenport
Chicago White Sox
Whits Sox
Prubtt
Browns
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Kilbane Protégé Defeats McCann in Ten-Round Bout
In Lorain on August 2, Alex Hart, protege of featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane, defeated Billy McCann over ten rounds. Hart won eight of ten rounds, with McCann taking the fifth and sixth. Hart nearly finished in the eighth before the bell saved him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Alex Hart
Johnny Kilbane
Billy McCann
Jimmy Dunn
Hart
McCann
New gold vein found north of Rustenburg sparks rush
JOANNESBURG reports a new gold vein extending for miles north of Rustenburg in the Orange Free State area. A major rush of prospectors is anticipated as the discovery is revealed. Rustenburg sits near the Witfontein and Magalies mountains in the northwestern Free State.
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Johannesburg
Union of South Africa
Rustenburg
Old Orange Free State
Witfontein and
Magalies Mountain Range
Pirates win in three run third as Braves fall
The Pirates cruised to a 10 2 victory on a three run third inning as Ryan and nard led the charge. Coop er earned his second win of the series and Max Carey hit his fifth homer in four days. The Yanks trailed 5 1 to the White Sox before rain halted play, ending the game. Ken Williams tied for inter league honors with his 27th homer as the Browns beat the Red Sox 5 2. The Tigers closed within a game of third after a 11 4 win over the Athletics, while Cobb extended his hitting streak to six. Kappa Sigma Pi defeated Troop Two 6 2 in a playoff game at Mill Street, setting up a deciding game with Chauncey on Thursday.
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Pirates
Braves
Ryan
Jonnard
Cooper
Max Carey Sote
Ken Williams
Hornsby
Browns
Red Sox
Will
Iam
Athletics
Tigers
White Sox
Cobb
Kappa Sigma Pi
Mill Street
Chauncey
Kappa Sigma Boys
Gorham
Wolfe
Kiwanis Club
Carl Beasley
Troop
Yesterday's Results in American Association Standings
St. Paul defeated Indianapolis 1 0 while St. Paul lost 8 5 to Indianapolis. Minneapolis crushed Louisville 18 3 and Kansas City edged Toledo 9 1. No other games scheduled.
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American Association
Baseball scores roll through American League games
Cleveland routed Washington 17 to 3 while Detroit beat Philadelphia 11 to 4. St Louis won 5 to 2 over Boston as New York and Chicago faced rain.
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New Tore
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
New York-Chicago
Rain Halts Activities After Scores From Major Games
Boston 3 Cincinnati 2 and Pittsburg 10 New York 2 are noted as completed games with others affected by rain. No further context provided on locations or dates.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
New York
Others
Baseball Scheduling Plainly Tells League Matchups
No games scheduled overall. In the American League New York visits Cleveland while Philadelphia travels to St. Louis and Washington plays Chicago. In Detroit Boston hosts, and Cincinnati meets Boston with Chicago at Philadelphia in the National League.
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American Association
New York
Cleveland
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Cincinnati
Cobb
St. Louia
Heisman
Schang
jHornsby
Citivas
Chiickee
Cnj
Hollacher
de Daubert
Bigbee
Pittsburgh
Li A
Yesterday's Major League Home Run Totals by League
Readable lines show players Williams and McManus from St Louis Gardner from Cleveland with single home runs. National League totals appear as tae 2.
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Williams
St. Louis
McManus
Gardner
Cleveland
Baseball Gossip Highlights Pitching Woes and Key Injuries
The Giants show strong hitting and fielding but pitching flaws recur. Billy Southworth misses Braves games due to injuries hampering Boston. Detroit dominates the Yankees with nine of ten wins as the Senators endure ups and downs. Del Gainer shines for the Cardinals while Arnold Statz suffers a season setback after a pitched ball.
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Billy Southworth
Braves
Boston
St. Louis
Detroit
Yankees
Tigers
Huggmen
Senators
Athletics
Connie Mack
del Gainer
Cardinals
Cubs
Arnold Statz
Pittsburgh
Athens Playground Network Draws City Children
City children attend four play centers in Athens with regular use and growing equipment. At Elks playground Miss Mary Ewing reports about 30 daily, peaking at 60, with supervised play. High School Hill site averages 26, featuring a new 36 foot slide and croquet set from Kiwanis. East Side plans a new slide under Miss Richards, while Mill Street reports strong interest and ongoing athletic house improvements, including two tennis courts and a volleyball court. Pool with a spring board grows popular in hot days, and baseball playoffs draw large crowds, notably Troop Two versus Kappa Sigma Pi.
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Athens
Elks
West State Street
Mary Ewing
Federation of Women
Athens Lumber Company
Florence Carr
Kiwanis Club
Richards
Troop Two
Kappa Sigma Pi
Four Crack Players to Go Over Athens Course
The Athens Country Club schedules a full day of events on Thursday ending with a stag dinner. Exhibition match in the afternoon features George Sargent Columbus professional F Stanley Crooks and Arthur Shannon former Franklin County champions. Crooks recently donated a cup for the club’s best player of the year. New steward Dawson, formerly of Scioto Country Club, starts Wednesday.
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Athens Country Club
George Sargent
Columbus
F. Stanley Crooks
Arthur Shannon
Franklin County
Crooks
Dawson
Scioto Country Club
Sports Calendar Highlights From North American Circuits
Saratoga Association meeting in Saratoga Springs and Hamilton Jockey Club gathering in Hamilton Ontario mark the day. Grand Circuit trotting meets in Toledo and Western junior amateur golf opens in Chicago. Eastern Zone shooting in Lancaster Pennsylvania and National junior polo at Narragansett Pier. Western tennis championship in Chicago and International masters chess in London. Boxing features Midget Smith vs Frankie Coster in two rounds and Pepper Martin against Kid Sullivan in Brooklyn for twelve rounds.
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Saratoga Association
Saratoga Springs
Hamilton Jockey Club
Hamilton
Ont
Grand Circuit
Toledo
Chicago
Lancaster
Narragansett Pier
London
Midget Smith
Frankie Coster
Brooklyn
Pepper Martin
Kid Sullivan
Hart elected supreme advocate of Knights of Columbus
Luke E. Hart of St. Louis won the office of supreme advocate in Atlantic City defeating William J. Milligan of Thompsonville Connecticut. The result was announced today at the Knights of Columbus gathering in New Jersey.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Luke E. Hart
St. Louis
Supreme Advocate
The
Knights of Columbus
William J. Milligan
Thompsonville
Conn
Boxing fights need fair ticket pricing to draw common fans
The piece argues for affordable admission to future Dempsey bouts to keep mainstream fans engaged. It contrasts Tex Rickard’s high pricing at Dempsey Carpentier with the need for open air venues and large crowds, noting Miske’s improving form and suggesting future matchups. Also covers Bernie Neis as Robins runner, a dog race gag, and Purdue coach Clifford Furnas shifting to prep school coaching.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack
Tex Rickard
Tex
John
Dempsey
Wills
Candidate for County Surveyor Sets Forth Qualifications
A candidate appeals for voter support by detailing experience education and recommendations. He stresses restraint from boasting while presenting why he is the logical choice and notes that the big day arrives next Tuesday.
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Bill Brennan
Harry Greb
Georges Carpentier
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