Williams the Browns slugger tops Babe Ruth in homers
Kenneth Roy Williams of the St. Louis Browns emerges as a three record breaking home run hitter this season. He hit three in one game on April 22 and six in six days starting July 28. On August 7 he added two more, totaling 25 homers this domestic season and edging Babe Ruth in the race as the season nears its end.
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White Sox
Washington Senators
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St. Louis
Hoge Workman Eligible Again for State Team
Columbus August 31 news that Hodge Workman has worked off his conditions and is eligible to play football. The Ohio State star quarterback from Huntington West Virginia was a visitor here and his absence last season is blamed for the loss of the western conference championship by rooters.
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Hodge” Workman
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Workman
Baseball results across leagues with multiple late-inning twists
A chaotic recap shows the Browns defeating Cleveland in a late-innings surge 11-2 as Mais collapses, the Reds and Pirates fading in rain delays, Ruth hitting his 28th homer for the Yankees in a 5-4 win over the Senators, and Philadelphia and Boston splitting a doubleheader with decisive scores.
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Boone
Cleveland
Daniel
Mais
Yesterday's Major League Home Runs by League and Player
Baseball round up shows Ruth of New York with a 1 4 0 3 score line, Mentes and Brower contributing for American League teams, and Meusel of New York plus O'Farrell of Chicago in the National League. League totals read American 446 and National 414. Street messengers in London rely on motor scooters for deliveries.
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National rifle meet opens at Camp Perry in September
The National Rifle Meet at Camp Perry runs Sept 2 to 29 with training Sept 4 to 14 and NRA matches Sept 15 to 28. Entry is open to any American over 16 with government supplied ammunition and no military obligation. Facilities include swimming, boating and fishing plus cups for Wimbledon Leech Marine Corps and the president's match.
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America
Camp Perry
National Rifle Association
President Harding to veto soldier bonus bill
A cabinet member who spoke off the record said President Harding will veto the soldier bonus bill, a move expected after a senate vote late today. The decision is said to rest on treasury secretary guidance. Also noted is Greece's fleet where about 65 percent of 2500 passenger cars are American made.
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Navin to Hunt Phenom Pros in Jungle Like Tracker
Detroit owner Frank Navin hires Walter McCredie as a talent scout to seek top phenoms in the minor leagues jungle. McCredie previously managed the Portland PCL club and helped sign Pillette Blue and Sylvester Johnson for Navin's Detroit menagerie. He plans to focus on lower class circuits, avoiding big money deals.
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Recall of Mayor Kohler Sought by Cleveland Voters
Officials counted signatures on a recall petition for Mayor Fred Kohler filed late yesterday. Sponsors claim 15 000 signatures and seek immediate verification so a recall election can be held on November 7.
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Fred Kohler
Nine Miners Dead in Canadian Coal Mine Blast
Victoria B C August 31 Nine miners were killed and 17 injured in an explosion at Canadian Collieries Dunsmuir Ltd mine near Cumberland A dispatch reports. Last night's fights at Chillicothe Anthony Downey defeated Willard Hahn in the second round.
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Cincinnati
Chicago
Women With Tiny Feet Doomed For Golf In London
In London on August 31 a sportswoman sought lessons from a Scotch professional who mocked her small feet saying she cannot become a golfer. London shoemakers note English women prefer larger shoes, hindering firm stance for golf.
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Manager of Ackoon May Bet the Razz
New York columnist Davis J. Walsh exposes a boxing scandal involving Tut Jackson and Harry Wills. Manager Billy McCarney allegedly inflated Jacksons measurements to boost gate receipts, prompting William Muldoon to review the case and summon McCarney for questioning.
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Davis J. Walsh
New York
New York State
Tut Jackson
Washington
D. H. Ohio
Harry Wills
Jackson
William Muldoon
Billy McCarney
Cubs Are Heroes of Foreign Fields in 1922 Baseball
The Chicago Cubs rise as best road team in the major leagues with strong performances away from home under St Bill Killefer. They sit third in the national race, while Pirates and others show varied road success and inconsistency on foreign grounds.
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Chicago Cubs
Bill Killefer
Cubs Impress With Strong Road Record In Major League Standings
The Cubs stand out in a year of weak road teams by winning nine more road games than losses. They rank high on road performance, with a .585 road winning percentage, second only to a few teams. Home and road splits for all clubs are listed, showing Chicago's strong foreign-diamond showing and how it compares to peers across leagues.
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