Reds Feature Two-Man Catching Duo of Wingo and Hargrave
The Cincinnati Reds boast a unique two man catching staff with Ivy Wingo and Eugene Hargrave. Moran selects the catcher after learning the opposing pitcher, allowing Wingo to handle right handed hitters and Hargrave to face lefties. Wingo debuted in 1911 with St. Louis and Hargrave joined the Reds in 1921 after a minor league trek.
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Yesterday's results and today’s schedule in major leagues
In yesterday's American Association action Minneapolis led Columbus 15 to 6 in the last game as Columbus split 6 to 2 and 8 to 3 with St Paul and Toledo. National League Chicago crushed New York 8 to 2 while Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 6 to 3. Today’s schedule features New York at Detroit and multiple NL matchups including Cincinnati at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn.
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Prizes to Be Given to Best Ball Players
The Kiwanis Club sponsors prize contests at the Mill Street diamond with awards such as gloves, bats, knives, flashlights, baseballs and other equipment. Contests include winning team, leading hitter, most home runs, most stolen bases, best all around player, best pitcher, catcher, infielders, outfielders, and likely more. The Futures vs Kappa Sigma Pi championship series will be factored into final results.
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Coal Output Is a Trifle Larger
Washington reports a modest rise in coal production for the current week. The Geological Survey estimated output at 4,250,000 tons versus 3,933,000 tons the prior week.
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Explosion Destroys Home Injures Three in Uniontown
In Uniontown Pennsylvania on August 7 dynamite placed beneath the home of Josgess (Jorgess) Gabriel Sullivan of Mason town blew up the dwelling. The blast damaged the house and injured three of five family members, none fatally.
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Indiana Guardsmen Mobilize To Indiana Coal Fields
More than 200 additional Indiana National Guardsmen from the Third battalion, 151st infantry, were dispatched toward Indiana coal fields today to reinforce local security and labor operations.
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Mail carrier killed after bicycle collision in Cincinnati
James W. Woodside aged 49 a mail carrier was killed in Cincinnati when his bicycle swerved into the path of an automobile truck while he was en route to work.
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Ruth and Pillette collide in 11 6 victory for Yankees
Babe Ruth doubled and singled off Pillette and homered off Johnson as the Yankees beat the Tigers 11 to 6. Grimes exited early as Cincinnati rallied to defeat the Dodgers 6 to 3. Cubs and Giants traded blows but Cubs won 10 3 in the tenth.
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Sports Calendar Highlights From Nationwide Events
The page lists numerous early season events across racing trotting golf tennis cycling polo boxing and more. It notes meeting openings and championship tournaments from Saratoga Springs to Cincinnati and Lake George to Narragansett Pier with notable bouts and player matchups.
Martin Eyes Comeback After Eye Trouble and Losses
The article recounts Bob Martins fall from top heavyweight contenders after losses to Fay Keiser and a decisive win over Frank Moran. A 1921 Baltimore defeat exposed his chin weakness and eye problems. After a long illness and a Maryland accident, Martins regains sight and plans a return, with improved chin position reducing his susceptibility to punishment.
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Baseball Gossip Puts Teams Clashing in Various Leagues
Richmond trails in the Virginia league pennant race while Los Angeles remains strong in the Pacific Coast League. Indianapolis manager Jack Hendricks relies on his pitching staff for the American Association title. Ducky Helmes helms Beatrice in Nebraska, Jerry Jackson pitches for Greenville in the South Atlantic league, and Saginaw London Hamilton and Bay City contend in the Michigan Ontario loop.
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Morris Tavener Hits Two Homers in Rapid Rise
Fort Worth midget Morris Tavener, who can hardly look over his trunk, cracked out two home runs in two days as reported in yesterday's major league headlines.
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Morris Tavener
Fort Worth
Leading Hitters of the Major Leagues
Detroit stars Cobb and Baxster lead American League batting. Speaker of Cleveland and Hornsby of St. Louis among top hitters. Snyder, Bigbee, Grimes, Hollocher also high in league averages. Bob Coleman's Terre Haute squad noted for blazing pace in the Three-League circuit.
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Davis Cup Team Contention Delays Final Selection
Davis Cup selection remains unresolved as the committee weighs singles and doubles pairs. Williams Washburn and Richards Norris Williams are favored for doubles while Richards growth and Tildens dual duties complicate choosing the lineup. The Florida State League eyes August 19 for its season end as minor leagues wind down.
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