Young Pitchers Shine Across 1922 Baseball Season
The 1922 season features standout rookie arms across the majors led by Detroit stars Pillette Oleson and Stoner. Charley Robertson of Chicago White Sox and Leverette emerge as key young aces, with notable debuts by Cheeves Aldridge Donahe Couch and Blankenship. observers praise the depth and promise of the rookie corps.
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Detroit
Pillette
Tigers
Oleson
Stoner
Leverette
Chicago White Sox
Comiskey
Gleason
Robertson
Chicago Cubs
Cheeves
Aldridge
Cincinnati
Pete Donahue
Johnny Couch
Yankees Browns Clash Tests Morale and Pennant Hopes
New York Yankees and St. Louis Browns dueled at the Polo Grounds in a tense double header. Dixie Davis faltered for the Yankees as the Browns threatened with the tying and winning runs in the ninth, but a late rally did not materialize, leaving the Yanks clinging to a slim edge in morale and pennant prospects.
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Davis J. Walsh
NEW York
St. Louis Browns
New York Yankees
Yanks
Polo Grounds
Dixie Davis
Browns
Marty McManus
Witt
Bush
Tom Phillips shines as devoted pitcher with Washington Americans
The Washington Americans pitcher Tom Phillips, famed for his love of the game, aims to finish the season strong. Born in Phillipsburg, he began in mines and played baseball every free moment, rising from Harrisburg to Wilkes Barre, St. Louis Browns, Mack's Athletics, Indians, Little Rock, and New Orleans before signing with Washington in 1922.
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Big Tom Phillips
Washington Americans
Tom
Phillipsburg
Harrisburg
Wilkes Barre
St. Louis Browns
Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Indians
Little Rock
New Orleans
Browns Tie Series With 3 1 Win As Shock Pitching Shines
The Browns take a 1 0 game lead in a big series by winning 3 1 behind Shockley's pitching. Davis wildness gave the Yankees a five run edge in the second game before the Browns staged a comeback. Sisler extended hitting streaks to 24, while Hornsby Mann and Ainsmith homered for the Cardinals in a 4 3 Giants win as Meusel drove in the decisive run in the ninth. Rob Russell hit three homers in a double victory, Dodgers swept by Pirates 8 7
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Robertson
Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Browns
Hank
Shorten
Bayne
Tobin
Jones
Bush
Ken Williams
Williams
Jacobson
Yanks
Shocker
Davis
Wildness
Sisler
Hornsby
Mann
Ainsmith
Giants
Haines
Meusel
Cubs and Phils yield record blitz in high scoring game
The Cubs beat the Phils 26.23 in a game that set multiple marks. Forty nine runs and fifty one hits broke and matched existing records, with the Cubs scoring fourteen in the fourth and Callaghan batting three times in one inning. Oldham limited the Senators to four hits as the Tigers won 3 to 2 with Mogridge pulled in the third.
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Cubs
Phils
Callaghan
Oldham
Senators
Tigers
Mogridge
Indians Sweep Cubs as Quinn Sidelined for Show
Jack Quinn was taken from the shelf and dusted off for display to entertain the Indians who produced only two hits in a 9-0 defeat.
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Jack Quinn
Indians
Yesterday's Major League Home Runs Totals
A compact summary lists yesterday's MLB home run leaders and team ties. Names such as St. Louis figures Hornsby and O'Farrell appear alongside others, with American and National League totals noted as 399 and 425 respectively.
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Hornsby
St. Louis
Wescacce
Beton
Gorperg
Isicckecees
Biber
Lou
Écasceen
Russell
O'Farrell
Mann
Pittshire
Cicckss Coigoro
Ccckuwen
Acs Os FeprTes
Doston
Ks Ikkass Eens Gerber
Leading Hitter Standings Feature Major League Hitters
A garbled list names top hitters including Tierney of Pittsburgh, Bigbee of Pittsburgh, Cera of Trioand, Speaker of Cleveland, Hellman of Detroit, Hauser of Philadelphia, and others with varied batting averages. The column compiles the leading hitters with accompanying team affiliations and scores.
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Speaker
Cleveland
Hellman
Detroit
Hauser
Philadelphia
Monster swordfish nets Tuna Club gold button in Avalon
Marlan's power boat under Captain Pence brings in an 11 foot 4 inch 239 pound swordfish off Catalina Island. The fight lasts one hour five minutes as Harry J. Mullen, Los Angeles broker, claims the Tuna Club gold button, a coveted symbol of sport.
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Harry J. Mullen
Los Angeles
Marlan
Captain Pence
Catalina Island
Mallen
Pence
Continents
Yesterday's Results in American Association League
Rain affected games across multiple cities. Columbus tied Indianapolis, St. Paul beat Milwaukee 6 to 2, Kansas City defeated Milwaukee 11 to 10, Louisville edged St. Louis 3 to 1 in the first game, New York won 6 to 5 over St. Louis in the second game, Boston beat Cleveland, Detroit defeated Washington, and Chicago-Philadelphia were rained out.
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Columbus
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Toldo
Louisville
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
Chicago-Philadelphia
Unclear Sporting Scores From Fragmented Ledger
Fragmentary OCR lists scattered scores among cities including New York St. Louis Chicago Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn and Pittsburg with uneven results and unclear matchups. No clear date team names or outcomes available.
GAMES TODAY IN AMERICAN LEAGUE AND ASSOCIATED PAIRS
Columbus at Indianapolis and Toledo at Louisville lead a double bill. Minneapolis meets Milwaukee and St Paul faces Kansas City. In the AL Cleveland plays Boston while Detroit meets Washington and St Louis travels to New York. Chicago visits Philadelphia. Boston faces Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburgh New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago.
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American Association
Columbus
Indianapolis
Toledo
Louisville
Minneapolis
Wilwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
American League
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cox says world fate in American hands at London breakfast
James M. Cox, Democratic nominee, told Lloyd George’s breakfast gathering at 10 Downing Street that Europe’s crisis hinges on U S leadership. He warned against procrastination and urged the United States to act, proposing Herbert Hoover as a special commissioner to devise remedies for Europe’s tangled situation.
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London
Europe
James M. Cox
United States
Cox
Lloyd George
Downing Street
America
Herbert Hoover
Typhoon Fears Abate as Mojave Reaches Yokohama Safely
The Mojave carrying Assistant Secretary of Commerce Huston’s party from Hia kodate to Yokohama was reported safe by wireless after fears of a terrible typhoon.
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Tokio
Mojave
Huston
Hiakodate
Yokohama
Sparks Knocks Out O'Brien In Cincinnati Bout
Tommy Sparks of Cincinnati stopped Mickey O'Brien of Toledo in the fifth round of a six round bout last night. Sparks impressed local fans with his speed and class in the Dayton ring setting.
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Sparks
K. O
Mickey O’brien
Dayton
Tommy Sparks
Cincinnati
Mickey O'Brien
Toledo
Land of Dreams
Queen City
Ohio Labor Group Mulls Legal Challenge on Beer and Wine Ballot
The Ohio Federation of Labor weighs legal steps after Secretary of State Smith removed the beer and light wine amendment from the November ballot. Secretary-treasurer T. J. Donnelly said no federation action will occur until a committee reviews the advisability of taking the issue to court, stressing concerns over initiative and referendum rights.
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Columbus
Smith
Ohio Federation of Labor
T. J. Donnelly
Federation
Donnelly
Risberg Divorce Complaint Alleges Desertion by Baseball Star
Mrs. Agnes Risberg files in San Francisco superior court charging Charles A. Risberg with desertion and cruelty. She says his baseball success inflated his ego and he left more than a year ago, ignoring a plea to return when a child fell ill. Attorney Byron C. Harker says Risberg now plays semi pro ball near Chicago for about 100 dollars per game.
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San Francisco
Agnes Risberg
Charles A
Byron C. Harker
Risberg
Chicago
Watching the Ball Kept Eye On Golf Stroke Advice
The article urges players to consciously keep both eye and mind on the ball through the golf stroke. It contrasts conscious and unconscious focus, notes the need to see the ball clearly as the clubhead hits, and cites Bob McDonald as an example of straight, on-nose contact. It also includes a Q and A on proper pace, etiquette, and practice boundaries on the course.
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Western Golf Association
Bob McDonald
Chicago
McDonald
Bob
Fulton Knocked Cold by Miske in Quick Fight
ST PAUL Aug 26 Billy Miske knocked Fred Fulton cold in the first minute of the first round. Fulton rose after a seven count and then was floored again, later attempting to strike his manager causing a ruction halted by Mike Gibbons.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Billy Miske
Big Fred Fulton
Miske
Fulton
Mike Collins
Elyria Pitcher Ray Draegert May Enter Majors
Ray Draegert of Elyria may gain a chance in the major leagues after winning all eight games for the Elyria city team. He also leads the club with a .490 batting average and is the top extra base hitter.
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Elyria
Ray Draegert
Draegert
Elyria City
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