Red Sox rout Sugar Creek 7 0 with Darnell’s strong pitching
Darnell Bod pitched for the Athens Red Sox on Labor Day, leading to a 7 0 win over Sugar Creek as the home nine totaled 11 hits including four doubles and a Maurer home run. Oldfield, Sutton, Wise and Maurer drove in runs while Sugar Creek struck out 13 times.
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Giants Slide in Stand as Robins Close Gap on Leaders
Sept 2 report from Ar Battle notes a sweep by the Robins over the Giants and tied races with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh pressing. Manager McGraw faces a crucial moment as Measrs Robinson and McKechnie erase Giants’ early lead and every game becomes pivotal.
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Cleveland Readies for Greb Tunney Open Air Bout
Harry Greb world middleweight champion and Gene Tunney world light heavyweight challenger arrive Thursday to finish training for Monday night’s open air boxing show at the Olympic Arena Promoters Hinke and McGinty say tickets are selling fast with strong demand from Ohio Pennsylvania and Indiana for the big event expected to draw a record crowd.
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Grubb wins Labor lay shoot to claim club cup
M. C. Grubb topped the American Rifle club at Margaret's Creek range with 447 points from 500 to win the Labor lay shoot and earn the 12 inch silver cup for a year. Clarence Way was second with 444 as the field included Taylor 398 and others.
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American Rifle Club
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Fred Woodruff
J. C. Johnson
Francis Efaw
Homer Johnson
Old Opponents Once More to Play for Lead
William Tilden of Philadelphia and William M. Johnson of San Francisco meet in the final round of the forty fourth annual national tennis singles at West Side with Tilden favored. Johnston reached the final by beating Gerald Patterson while Tilden overcame Vincent Richards. Day’s fatigue may pressure the champion but his stamina remains strong as he heads into the decisive match.
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Australia
Tilden
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Pop Athens Says on Carpentier and Buffalo Offer
A breezy column voice grieves over Carpentier leaving the ring yet hints he isn’t. It notes a government buffalo giveaway as a better deal than plain bull. The piece also jests how Mike McTigue sometimes resembles a regular performer.
Ohio University Freshman Football Team 1917 History
Ohio University boasted its most promotional freshman squad in 1917. The team aimed to place Athens on the gridiron map as war progressed from spring to Thanksgiving Day and the youngsters faced upheaval amid the outbreak of war.
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Athens Institution
Dusk League Mound Record and Odd Spin on Golf News
The fragment mentions a Dusk League mound record and a champion seeking $75. It notes Tilden in films, defends a title, and includes remarks on European wind conditions and a National Defense Day golf scene. An odd quote from Mr. O'Goofty references women and a Prince of Wales with khaki knickers.
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Prince OF Wales
New Lexington Routs Chauncey In Tight League Tilt
In a tight 4 2 win for New Lexington over Chauncey Withem faltered in the eighth inning after a 2 1 lead. Molnar starred with three hits and Corbin and G Rasp delivered key runs. Stith and Sagle pitched well for their teams as New Lexington gains second place.
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Nutter
Steve Molnar
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Logan
Jacksonville Wins Two Games at Guysville on Labor Day
Jacksonville defeated Guysville in two games at Guysville on Labor Day winning the forenoon 5 to 4 and the afternoon 13 to 3 before a large crowd. Miller earned the win in the fifth inning of the earlier game as Logan and Marietta entries are listed with run by run details and pitchers.
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Guysville
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Miller
Longfellow
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Mariet
Logan
Webb
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Lonefellow
King
Paul Mays" Mohney
Columbus Panhandles
Mystery Deepens Over Columbia Football Prepractice Habit
Home runs football remains one of America’s oldest games with a puzzling pattern as the Columbia team consistently arrives for practice, raising questions about the tradition and its origins.
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Columbia
Joe Boyer Dies From Altoona Speedway Crash
Joe Boyer wealthy Detroit racing driver died in a Pittsburgh hospital after injuries from a 250 mile Altoona speedway crash. His Duesenberg ripped through a guard rail on lap 191, dangled 50 feet above a bowl, and left him with crushed legs and internal injuries while Jimmy Murphy won the race.
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Tommy Multen
Fred Comer
Ohio Teams in Action. Browns Split with St Louis and Reds Shut Out Cardinals
Cleveland won the first game 11 to 8 while St Louis captured the second 13 to 2 in a heavy hitting doubleheader. Stephenson hit two homers as Browns and Browns players led the offense. In Cincinnati Carl Mays and Rube Benton pitched shutouts as the Reds defeated the Cardinals 6 to 0 and 9 to 0.
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Standings and results from the major leagues
Baseball standings show New York leading the American League with 76 wins and 50 losses while Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, and Chicago trail. Yesterday features Cincinnati routing St Louis 5 0 and multiple interleague scores including New York beating Boston 12 2 and Detroit blasting Chicago 16 5. The National League lists matchups such as New York at Boston and Chicago at Pittsburgh with several games noted.
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