Upset excitement at county fair racing card
A small crowd witnessed long races at the county fair Tuesday with six heats in the 2:30 pace won by Earl ish's Dorothy Patch 2any and heavy action in the 2:40 trot. Blue Bell placed second in both heats as Dan Worthy and Little Dan shared victories in later heats.
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Robert Anish
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Baseball score recap from American Association and National League
In the American Association Milwaukee beat Columbus 8 to 4. Toledo defeated Kansas City 7 to 2 and Indianapolis topped St. Paul 8 to 4. National League results include Boston 2 Chicago 4, Boston 5 Chicago 1, St. Louis 3 Philadelphia 1, St. Louis 13 Philadelphia 10, Brooklyn 3 Pittsburgh 2. A note mentions Boston and Cleveland 4 and a St. Louis Philadelphia game suspended by rain.
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Weekend Pro Basketball Matchups Across Cities
Listings show Columbus at Louisville Toledo at Indianapolis Minneapolis at Milwaukee Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at St Louis Brooklyn at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh Cleveland at Boston Detroit at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at Washington with no other games scheduled.
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Milwaukee
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Chicago
Boston
Pittsburgh
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Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Author buys schooner Mapleland for yacht conversion
Aug 20 report states novelist Zane Grey, who has tuna fished off Nova Scotia, bought the three masted Mapleland. He plans to take the vessel to New York for conversion into a yacht, after which Grey and his party will cruise to South America.
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Zane Grey
Nova
Scotia ‘Waters
New York
South America
Good Ball Games The Red Sox Schedule Next Week
Hebbardsville may play a return game with Athens Red Sox here next Wednesday according to Manager Sam Mester. Arrangements are under way and a Sugar Creek exhibition is sought for Labor Day. Rumors mention a Russell family team possibly facing Mc Bee Hewitt Boden or the Red Sox, and the Giants set to meet Hewitt Boden Thursday in the season finale.
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Athens Red Sox
Sam Mester
Sugar Creek
Sox
Russell Brothers
Cousins
McBee
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Red Sox
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Netterg Advances to National Doubles Semifinals
In Longwood action a California pair Johnston Griffin face Australian duo Patterson O Hara Wood in the upper half while Howard and Snodgrass meet Hunter Richards in the lower half. Richards starred with strong volleying as Hunter and Richards edged Brookes Schlesinger and Howard and I defeated Snodgrass Wesbrook 6 2 6 0 6 2.
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Brookes
Schlesinger
Howard
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Publicity Gaps Seen Dampening Paris 1924 Olympics
Paris observers note the lack of publicity hindered attendance as the 1924 Olympic Games near. The piece contrasts American enthusiasm and ticket demand with French apathy and a belief that moneyed fans would flock via press agents and social boxes.
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France
America
Europe
Los Angeles
Revival plan for Ormond Daytona beach auto races
Daytona Florida moves to revive the Ormond Daytona beach auto course with late fall and winter races. Promoters expect big time events, support from leading racing men, and a push to establish the area as a year round resort. The course, in excellent condition, holds many world records including that of Big Haughdahl, who notes the beach is uniquely suited for straightaway records. A winter studio and winter home developments in the area amplify public interest.
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Fla
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Home Run Totals by Player and Club
Baseball summary lists players with home run counts for teams including Fournier of Brooklyn and Stengel of the Braves. Names Williams and Nationals appear with totals, while the American and national totals are shown for 361 and 304 respectively.
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Brooklyn
Stengel
Braves
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Philadelphia
Nationals
California Boxing Fights Move to Ten Round Bouts
California fight fans push to legalize ten round bouts amid calls for change to state law. The push faces opposition from Presbyterian ministers who warn of a flood of professional fighters and cash prize boxing.
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Caliifornia
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Pittsburg Panther
Billy Wells
Frankie Witcher
Brooklyn
Bob Sage
Detroit
Babe Herman
New York
Golder State
Frankie Neil
Monty Attell
Jeffries
Corbett
Joe Thomas
Willie Ritchie
Dempsey
Dodgers beat Pirates in 11 innings for third straight win
Dodgers with Bill Doak pitching edged the Pirates 3 to 2 in 11 innings. Brooklyn moved to third place two games behind Pittsburgh. Braves swept a doubleheader from the Cubs 9 to 2 and 9 to 5. Cardinals defeated Phillies 3 to 1 and 13 to 10. Red Sox edged Indians 5 to 4 in the lone American League game highlighted by Flagstead.
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International News Service
Dodgers
Bill Doak
Pirates
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cardinals
Phillies
Hornsby
Red Sox
Indians
Flagstead
Boston Rally Beats Cleveland 5–4 Behind Flagstead Heroics
Boston edged Cleveland 5 to 4 as Flagstead starred with four hits including a double and a triple. He drove in three runs and made a running catch on Myatt’s deep drive in the eighth. Cleveland scored in each of the first and sixth frames. Boston answered with timely hitting and solid defense.
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Old Dad Quick Turns 103 as Jockey Gilbert Visits
In Vancouver the saddle maker Old Dad Quick, noted for Jockey harness work, talks with rider Jockey Gilbert about his long career as he nears the start of a second century. Baseball box scores and umpire notes follow in clipped fashion, ending with a playful aside about chop soy.
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Gilbert
NEA Service
Vancouver
B. C
Stamp Signed by Clerk Worth $1000 in Detroit
Detroit stamp collectors gathered at the Hotel Statler to discuss a rare 1845 city stamp bearing the initials R. M. H. valued at $1000. The convention noted that any old city-issued stamp can be valuable, citing a 5-cent New York issue worth $50 and stamps from St. Louis Providence and New York as examples.
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Detroit
Mich
Statier
Edwin Wells Emerges as Tigers Pitching Star
From Bethany College, Edwin Wells rose to fame as a top pitcher for Detroit. His fastball and control helped the Tigers stay in the American League pennant race. The report notes Wells is a notable find and a key contributor this season.
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Edwin Wells
Little Bethany College
Detroit
Wells
Tigers
He's Through Old Jim Scott Leaves White Sox Era
Jim Scott, long time White Sox pitcher, told the San Francisco club manager in the Pacific Coast League that he is through. The veteran quit the game in 1917 to join the colors and was soon commissioned a captain, a pattern of his independent character.
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Jim Scott
White Sox
San Francisco
Scott
Colors
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