Gretchen Forbes Wins 2 30 Trot at Athens County Fair
Gretchen Forbes driven by C W Pavey wins the 2:30 trot by a head over Marion Ormond driven by Earl Roush. The first day card at Athens County Fair and Races featured three races with strong heats and close finishes as locals expected fast events on Thursday and Friday.
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C. W. Pavey
Columbus
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Earl Roush
Pavey
Roush
Meg Reid
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Berck
Billy Burke
Brm
McKinney
Lady Axworthy
Hathaway
Strong Girl
Silas
Girl to Attempt English Channel Swim from Dover
Miss Ivy Hawke the 19 year old Surbiton girl plans to swim the English Channel soon. She has trained for months awaiting ideal weather as currents and tides force a zigzag route increasing distance. Historical attempts by Captain Matthew Webb and William T Burgess are cited as context.
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Ivy Hawke
England
English Channel
Dover
Cape Cris Nez
Matthew Webb
Niagara Rapids
Calais
William T. Burgess
le Chatelet
Cape Gris Nez
Yesterday's Major League Home Runs Report
Yesterday's MLB home runs list includes Walker of Philadelphia Heilmann of Detroit Hauser of Philadelphia Jamieson of Cleveland Lamotte of Washington and Cooper of Pittsburg. The season totals show American League 417 and National League 387 home runs.
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Cooper
Pittsburg
American
National
Leading Hitters of the Major Leagues in the American League
A partial list of top batters includes Ty Cobb Detroit .371 Speaker Cleveland .371 Heisman Detroit .354 Hornsby St Louis .082 Tierney Pittsburgh .370 Bigbee Pittsburgh .364 Snyder New York .363 Grimes Chicago .362 with others from St Louis Philadelphia and Philadelphia areas.
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Speaker
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Heisman
Hauser
Philadelphia
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Tierney
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Bigbee
Snyder
New York
Grimes
Chicago
Swordfish Breaks Smelter on Ship Ellis I
The New York report notes a swordfish attacked the steam trawler Ellis I off New York. Captain Tuthill described the fish forcing its way into the hull and breaking its nose, with the captain claiming the fish failed to sink the vessel and that the boat remained seaworthy.
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New York
Tuthill
Gage
Co Ed Cooperative Courses Launch at University of Cincinnati
Co eds at the University of Cincinnati will begin cooperative studies in dietics chemistry commerce and architecture this fall. Students must attend full time for the first two years then alternate two and four week periods between the university and practical work in Cincinnati laboratories offices and hospitals with pay comparable to male co op students.
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Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati
U. C. Engineering College
Baseball Roundup: Browns top Red Sox. Cubs second to Dodgers
St. Louis Browns upended the Red Sox 6-3 as Lister collected three hits. Cubs finish second to Dodgers after a 6-0 defeat, thanks to Sherrod Smith's pitching. Indians beat the Yankees 4-1, moving into second place. Tillie Walker hit his 30th homer as the Athletics beat the Tigers 6-3 with Rommel earning his 19th win. Pirates beat Phillies 11-3, led by Wilbur Cooper’s homer. Cards defeated Braves 6-3 behind Bottomley’s three RBI effort. Senators crushed White Sox 11-3 with Lamotte homering twice.
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Ferguson
Red Sox
Lister
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Athletics
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Rommel
Joe Bush Tops Major League Pitching Marks
Yankee star Joe Bush leads the majors as the leading pitcher this season. The article notes his dominant mound presence and his fast delivery described as a streak of lightning once he releases the ball.
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Joe Bush
Yankees
Beer Prices Vary Widely in Paris Cafes
In Paris the price of a glass of beer ranges from four to forty cents depending on the cafe. One citizen tracked prices across many venues and found a cafe charging about four cents for any drink, whether beer coffee wine or stout.
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Paris
Capitol
Yankee spending and the moral of building a pennant
New York Yankees with a high salary list and star purchases face scrutiny as the Browns lead the American League with moderate costs. The piece argues the Yanks may win the pennant but risk the consequences of overbuying, including possible management upheaval if results lag.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
New York Yankees
St. Louis Browns
Yanks
Ruth
Boston
New Baseball Rule Aims to Restore Romance of the Game
Veteran managers warn romance has faded from baseball as big deals and star trades emphasize money over merit. The American League may ban trading or buying stars during the season to curb commercialization. The piece recalls Cobb’s rise and contrasts it with O Connell and Kamm purchases, urging more romance and less dollar publicity.
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Billy Evans
New York
San Francisco
O'Connell
Chicago White Sox
Kamm
Cobb
Herman Schaefer
Navin
Detroit
Tigers
Augusta
Schaefer
Tyrus Raymond Cobb Alex
Chase
Johnson Cobb
Alexander
Hal Chase
Walter Johnson
Over-Worked Button Pusher Seeks Relief in KC
Cuvier Green, custodian of the iron gate to Police Chief Charles Edwards, claims he is the most overworked man in Kansas City. He showed a blistered finger from constant use of an electric button and asks that the button be moved to the floor so his feet can get a workout.
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Kansas City, Mo
Kansas City
Cuvier Green
Charles Edwards
Green
Rising tennis star Armand Marion ages 17 in Pacific northwest
Armand Marion, age 17, already holds the Northwest junior title and Washington state and British Columbia junior crowns. Admirers claim he may outshine Vincent Richards and aim to prove it at the national junior title in Boston with partner Leon de Turenne as Pacific International doubles aces at the Longwood tournament.
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Armand Marion
Oregon
State of Washington
Vincent Richards
Boston
Wireless Tappers Caught in Germany
In Hamburg on August 24 police detected a secret wireless station. Two Hamburg engineers operated it, intercepting Stock Exchange news and broker tips for huge profits. A New York flash cost the clients about 10,000 marks. The operators allegedly gave very good tips.
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International
Hamburg
Stock Exchange
New York
Curragh Turf Meeting Called Off After Michael Collins Death
The Curragh race meeting near Dublin was canceled today due to the death of Michael Collins, one of Ireland's most popular turf events.
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Ireland
Michael Collins
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