Hack Wilson Emerges as National League Spark Plug
New York July 28 Hack Wilson Giants outfielder small and stocky with wrestler-like shoulders becomes the season’s standout in the National League. He trails Rogers Hornsby in batting but leads in three base hits and fielding, earning the title of spark plug. McGraw brought him from the Virginia League at little cost.
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Delans Bout for Prince of Wales Benefit in Jersey City
July 38 to September 11 card at Boyles Thirty Acres Jersey City promoted by Tex Richard features Louis Firpe versus Harry Delans with winner facing Jock Dempvy. Postponed from September 5 to accommodate Prince of Wales polo matches ending September 10. Ringside $25, general admission $2, reserved seats $6 to $20. Controversy over Firpo deportation sparked by New York Civic League led by William S. Chase citing American honor concerns.
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Boyles Thirty Acres
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Meadowbrook
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Withem Sets Strikeout Mark as Chauncey Crushes Panhandles
Chauncey routed the Columbus Panhandles 18 to 0 at Chauncey park. Sam Withem struck out six to lift his season total to a league high while allowing four singles. Corbin led Chauncey at the plate with five of six, Molnar added four of six, and Hartley three of five as every Chauncey starter had a hit.
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Molar
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New Lexington
Pre-Game Fight Spurs Chauncey to 18 0 Victory
Chauncey O July 28 Local fans witnessed a pre game scuffle between manager Pepper Rasp and catcher Floyd Whitlatch. Sheriff McKinley intervened, then the Chauncey nine exploded to an 18 to 0 win behind strong pitching. Rasp and Whitlatch paid $1 fines plus costs after appearing before Helwig at Athens.
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Sheriff McKinley
Chaunceyites
Standings Update From Early Baseball League Play
National League leads with New York six over St Louis four. Brooklyn and Cincinnati split a double. Cincinnati nine over Brooklyn one. American League shows Washington four over Cleveland three. Philadelphia four over Detroit three. A garbled note follows with incomplete team names and scores.
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American Association Club
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Ober mM
Lous
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Tom Gibbons Making Real Hit in England
American heavyweight Tom Gibbons from St. Paul is creating a furor in England ahead of his August 9 bout with Jack Bloomfield. Bookmakers pay 5 to 1 that Gibbons will win as he wins favor over English crowds, displacing French idol Georges Carpentier as the top foreign fighter.
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International News Service
London
Tom Gibbons
St. Paul
England
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Jack Bloomfield
George Carpentier
Montana
Jack Dempsey
Marietta Drubs Noble County in Baseball Thriller
Marietta, Ohio, July 28. Marietta pummeled Noble County as Lefty Dowell was beaten efficiently. Fuambro pitched well and Kirkland homered for Marietta as they won 11 to 2, creating a three way tie with Logan for first place.
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Noble County
Leading Hitters Carpentiers Whiskey Between Rounds
Report notes a Carpentier fighter drank whiskey between rounds, suggesting the bout's stamina and length were affected. The unusual detail draws attention to corner practices and its possible impact on performance in the fight.
Poinard Prepares for Three International Turf Races
The French colt Poinard trains for three top turf races against American rivals. The trio opens at Belmont Park on Labor Day over six furlongs, then Aqueduct on September 27 at a mile, and Latonia on October 11 at a mile and a quarter. Entries total 112 across events with scratches likely to reduce the fields.
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International News Service
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Belmount Park
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Latonia
The
Rocky Club
Britton and Moore Set for 12 Round Fight in Columbus
Billy Britton the Kansas Cyclone and Ted Moore European middleweight champion prepare for a 12 round bout at Fairmont arena Columbus with fans split on outcome. Britton says he is in top shape and confident of victory while Moore appears to be the favored challenger.
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Billy Britton
Ted Moore
Fairmont Arena
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Moore
Moore and Downey Prepare for Tonight's Championship Fight
The Moore and Downey camps show strong interest in the English challenger. Fans expect the biggest boxing event of the year as both fighters seek a decisive victory tonight.
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Moore-Downey
Engitehman
Jacksonville Jacks Top Glouster A B Co in Close Win
Jacksonville defeated the Glouster A B Co. nine 11 to 9 here Sunday. Rasp led the local squad with seven putouts in left field. The Jacks have won seven of eight games. Next Sunday they meet Guysville at Guyaville.
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Guyaville
Ogden Beats Cleveland 4 3 In Tight Washington Win
Washington over Cleveland 4 to 3 as timely hitting helps Timely pitching by Washington. Ogden earns his eighth win in nine decisions, with Cleveland faltering in early innings due to control issues. Reds split twin bill with Brooklyn. Brooklyn wins 5 to 1, Reds take 9 to 1.
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Uhio
Reds Hammer Ruether Early As Brooklyn Losses Big
The Cincinnati nine pounded Ruether in the opening frame as Brooklyn trailed 9-1 in the ninth. Critz Roush Bressier Burns held two-base hits and a flurry of errors marked the lopsided game, with Ruether the losing pitcher and Roberts strong for Cincinnati in relief.
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Balis
Reuther
Decatur
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Hite
Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
The Yankees lost a chance to retake the lead as the White Sox scored four in the ninth to win 7 6. Ogden earned his eighth win with the Senators. Danforth notched his 12th victory. The Browns defeated the Red Sox 6–4. Virgil Barnes kept the Cardinals down as the Giants won 6–4 to extend their lead. Darry Vance earned his 16th win in Brooklyn's 5–1 victory over Cincinnati, though Cincinnati won the second game 9–1.
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Hoyt
Shawkey
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Senators
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Danforth
Virgil Barnes
Cardinals
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Darry Vance
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Reds
A Scramble of Sporting Put- Downs and Puzzling Quips
A jumble of sports quips and random notes references Goslin Washingtons pacific coast fires Hiram Johnson Yankees Hellmann small pox Sister expert Swiss Navy Olympics Rob LaFolletts and other figures in a playful partisan roundup with no clear single event.
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Connie Mack Plans Transfer to Son Earl in Athletics
Connie Mack intends to hand the Athletics to his son Earl amid reports of a serious offense attributed to the elder mentor. The move signals a potential succession and raises questions about internal club leadership.
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Earl
Reid Triumphs In Hyde Park Courts Tennis Final
Cleveland’s Kirk Reid defeats Julius Sagalosky of Indianapolis to win southern Ohio singles title at Hyde Park courts final. Archie McCallum wins junior singles over Yewell Rice. Doubles finals see Rela and Trux Emerson beat Louis Jed and Ralph Stacy.
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Reid
Cleveland
Ohio
Hyde Park Courts
Julius Sagalosky
Indianapolis
Archie McCallum
Cincinnati University
Yewell Rice
Rela
Trux Emerson
Louis Jed
Ralph Stacy
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