THREE TITLE HOLDERS FACE UPSETS IN GOLF
The article notes champions in golf are often dethroned unlike other sports. It cites Gene Sarazen, Walter Hagen, and Ernest Holderness with shifts in titles from 1922 and 1923. It contrasts golf upsets with baseball and boxing, highlighting margin of one stroke and fickle outcomes.
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Billy Evans
New York Giants
McGraw
Johnny Kilbane
Benny Leonard
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
Gene Sarazen
United States
Sarazen
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Hagen
Ernest Holderness
Roger Wethered
Jesse Sweetser
Joe Boley to Fill Scott’s Yankee Shoes Soon
New York reports Baltimore shortstop Joe Boley is close to joining the Yankees to replace Everett Scott as the veteran Scotty nears retirement. Ruppert and Huggins mull the move. Dunn reportedly spurned a 106000 offer to keep Boley in Baltimore.
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Joe Boley
Scott
Yank
New York
Jacob K Ruppert
Baltimore
Everett Scott
Scotty
Ruppert
Joe
Jack Dunn
Oriole
Dunn
Brooklyn
Jack
Yankee Stadium
Everett
Paltimore
Siki Carpentier Bout Sparks Lab Benefit Controversy
Paris hears a proposed Siki versus Carpentier bout as a benefit for science. Both fighters seek postponement or avoidance of disqualification as Paris Boxing Federation pressures a Sept 16 date. Siki taunts labs with hazardous rhetoric while claiming profits aid French laboratories.
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Paris
Siki
Reach Science
Georges Carpenter
Gettie
Georges
French Boxing Federation
Car
Battler
Reet Neste
Carpentier
Marcel Nikes
England
Joseph Beckett
Biki
Boxing Federation
la Liberte
Beaucoup
Labora
Runners on First in Infield Hit: Forced, Standing, and Double Play Tactics
A runner on first may choose to stay on the bag after an infield hit. If the batter is put out at first and the runner remains, the force on him ends, and the original occupant retains first base. If the batter is put out elsewhere, the runner on first may be forced to advance or not, depending on the play.
Players dispute marking when two balls look alike
In a match game two players share near identical balls marked to distinguish them. A player may lift a ball to check the mark only with the opponent's consent and must replace it carefully. If in doubt about the direction of play either player may seek guidance from the other.
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Oader
Pruett Seen as Star Material if He Had Fast Delivery
Babe Ruth argues that Pruett of the St. Louis Browns would be a top left hander if he possessed a true fast ball. Pruett relies on curves fadeaway and change of pace but lacks a fast pitch, allowing batters to sit on his slow offerings.
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Pruett
New York
St. Louis Browl
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Mathewson
Batting Leaders of the Big Leagues
American League leaders include Heilmann Detroit .399 Ruth New York .8908 Jamieson Cleveland .857 Speaker Cleveland .356 Sewell Cleveland .804 National League leaders feature Hornsby St. Louis .401 Wheat Brooklyn .382 Traynor Pittsburgh .366 Fournier Brooklyn .365 Bottomley St. Louis .363
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Heilmann
Detroit
Ruth
New York
Jamieson
Cleveland
Speaker
Sewell
National League
Hornsby
St. Louis
Wheat
Brooklyn
Traynor
Pittsburgh
Fournier
Bottomley
Athens Country Club Golfers Triumph Over Chillico
The Athens Country Club golfers defeated Chillico in an inter city match by 62 to 16. The visitors could not master the Athens course though they gave Athens a closer challenge than the final score suggests.
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Athens
Chillicothe
England Pays Final Tribute To President Harding
Britain honored the late president with Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret's Church services. A long morning line formed at the Abbey, mixing Americans and Londoners as flags flew at half mast. King George ordered the Abbey service, unprecedented for a dead American executive, with about 6,000 attendees.
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London
Marion
Britain
Harding
Westminster Abbey
St. Margaret's
King Gorge
Westminister Abbey
Election Day Nears in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster
Primary elections set for Tuesday August 14 in Athens Nelsonville and Glouster to nominate candidates for the November fall election. In Athens race centers on Republican mayor nomination with L A Koons and T B Rush active supporters. Other Athens offices include M D Hughes city solicitor Charles F Masure councilman Griffith Evans city recorder and H W Brook city treasurer.
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Athens
Nelsonville
Glouster
L. A. Koons
T. B. Rush
Court House
M. D. Hughes
Charles F. Masure
Griffith Evans
Ogiter
H. W. Brook
Home Run Leaders From Baseball Standings
Yesterday's Home Run Hitters list names Hornsby of St. Louis Frisch of New York Gowdy of New York Hartnett of Chicago Scheer of the Athletics Hale of the Athletics with totals National 409 American 316 and top figures in runs batted in and scoring for the season.
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Hornsby
St. Louis
Frisch
New York
Gowdy
Hartnett
Chicago
Scheer
Athletics
Hale
National
American
Yesterday's Results in American Association Baseball Standings
Kansas City beat Columbus 8 to 6, Indianapolis defeated St. Paul 19 to 5, Louisville won 7 to 4 over Minneapolis. No other games scheduled.
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American Association
Kansas City
Columbus
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Louisville
Minneapolis
Baseball Scoreboard Totals From Recent Games
The report lists several game results with teams and scores. Notable outputs include New York defeating Cincinnati 15 innings 12 to 3, Philadelphia routing Chicago 21 to 5, and Boston edging St. Louis 4 to 3. Other linesshow Pittsburgh 6 Brooklyn 2 and Washington 2 Cleveland 1.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Cleveland
Detroit
All Games Postponed In Respect To President Harding
Local sports schedules halt as teams postpone all contests honoring President Warren G. Harding who died recently. Community leaders call for period of mourning and reflection across schools and venues.
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Harding
Battery E Guards Home of President Harding
A late telegram from Marton sent by Gordon Bus of The Messenger reports Battery E was placed on guard over Dr Harding’s home where the late president lay in state. The message notes Bus is attending Harding’s funeral.
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Marton
Gordon Bus
President Harding
Harding
Attacks Relatives in Medina. Son Confined as Insane
Carl Leiby 22 of Homer attacked his father and sister, binding them to beds in Medina. He is described as violently insane and was placed in a jacket at the county jail after his mother swore out a lunacy warrant.
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Medina
Carl Leiby
Homer
Hit While Driving Defiance Woman Struck by Baseball
Mrs. J. L. Tate was struck at a defiant playing area when a baseball jetted from children at play in the street. The incident prompted medical checks and parental supervision of the outdoor activity.
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J. L. Tate
Charley White Eyes Lightweight Title Shot in September
New York August 10 Charley White known as the miracle man of the ring seeks the lightweight crown. At 32 he looms as a top challenger after knocking out Richie Mitchell and facing Benny Leonard in a probable September title bout. White, fighting for 18 years, believes a knockout can win him the title.
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Charley White
Miracle Man
Ring Still
New York
White
Richie Mitchell
Benny Leonard
Lew Tendler
Charley
Leonard
Melting Pot Critic Calls Immigration Laws Flawed
Lima Ohio paragraph reports Congressman John L Cable declaring the melting pot has ceased to function. He argues a national alien registration law is needed and that many foreign-born residents lack language proficiency. urging repatriation for those here unlawfully and education paths for unassimilated individuals.
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Lima
Ohio
America
John L. Cable
Cable
United States
Post Office Department
Cuba
Congress
Cady's Brother Here After an Army Service
William B. Cady of Columbus, a retired master sergeant, visits his brother Deputy Sheriff J. M. Cady in Athens. Cady retired from the army on April 30, 1923 after 80 years of service including the Spanish American War, Philippine insurrection, Mexican War 1917, and World War I. He was a military instructor at Ohio State University before retirement.
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William B. Cady
Columbus
United States Army
Athens
J. M. Cady
Mr. Cady
Sam
Ohio State University
Lorain County Klan Burns 25-Foot Cross Initiates 350 Members
In Elyria Ohio the Ku Klux Klan group initiated 350 Lorain county members after burning a 25 foot cross. The order differs from the Kamelia group and county law enforcement was discussed.
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Elyria, O
Ladies of the
Ku Klux Klan
Lorain County
Printer Robert Stevens Divided New Testament into Verses in 1551
The New Testament was divided into numbered verses by printer Robert Stevens in 1551. This act marked a standardization that affected later Bible editions and study practices. The work reflected the era's push for accessible scripture and scholarly precision.
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Robert Stevens
Strange
Luis Firpo shows uncertainty over training plans as he contemplates changing trainers and delaying preparation for his September 14 bout with Dempsey. The article notes Firpo’s possible focus on an exhibition tour in Indianapolis against Joe Downey, risking reduced training time before the main fight.
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Davis J. Walsh
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New York
Luis Firpo
Dempsey
Firpo
Jimmy DeForest
Indianapolis
Joe Downey
Giants, Cardinals clash ends in 13 12 thriller in long game
In a 15 inning marathon, the Giants used 20 players, 17 hits and 8 errors but the Cardinals edged them 13 to 12 in a protracted battle. George Burns helped the Red Sox past the Browns 4 3 with a triple and two doubles off Shocker. Rixey starred for the Reds who lost their sixth straight as Genewich shut them out 1 0. The Athletics routed the White Sox 21 5, with five pitchers yielding the defeat.
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Giants
Cardinals
George Burns
Red Sox
Browns
Shocker
Tigers overpower Yanks 11 to 8 in decisive win
Heisman edge Ruth by .003 in batting race with two hits as Hoyt and Mays falter on the mound. Tigers dominate the Yankees with strong hitting and effective pitching, sealing an 11 to 8 victory.
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Tigers
Hoyt
Mays
Heisman
Ruth
Adams Leads Pirates Past Dodgers 6-2
The elderly Mr. Adams pitched the Pirates to a 6-2 win over the Dodgers, with neither Dickerman nor Decatur showing more than determination.
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Mr. Adams
Pirates
Dodgers
Dickerman
Decatur
Senators Rally to Defeat Indians Two to One
Coveleskie allowed only one hit through six innings before faltering. Walter Johnson and the Senators surged from behind to edge Cleveland 2 to 1, securing the win.
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Coveleskie
Senators
Walter Johnson
Indians
Cubs Rally Past Phillies 2-1 In Nine Inning Decision
After a seven inning nobly pitched game, Couch earned a loss before Hartnett homered in the eighth and Elliott doubled in the ninth to secure a 2-1 Cubs victory over Philadelphia.
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Couch
Hartnett
Elliott
Cubs
Phils
Attacks by Brick-Wielding Robber Reported in Lima
Police received reports of a second assault within 24 hours in Lima Ohio. A large Black man used a heavy paving brick to knock down a pedestrian and rob the victim before fleeing.
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Lima. O
Unan
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