Fluweight Championship Bout Postponed Indefinitely
Frankie Narro is confined to his home with whooping cough and may be unable to fight Pancho Villa for the world flyweight title for several months. The bout at Henderson's Bowl in Brooklyn was tied off last night. Genaro is believed to have contracted the illness from his children and will be in bed for at least a week with several more needed for full recovery.
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How The Tape Measure Lines Them Up
game notes recap sacrifice hit by W Darnell and two base hit by Townsend. Three base hit by Harry Russell. Left on bases list. Stolen bases credited Hy Russell Maurer Bradfield Knox McQuade Potter. Pot ter 11 strikeouts Russell 6. Por liter and Russell walked once each. Umpire Pierre. Firpo training prep delayed by Saratoga Springs travel. Bill Tate Cam Townsend arrived. Ring set on garden floor. press only. Harry Wills training at Southampton Grosse. Entries include Sherwood Hutchinson Zaron Hart.
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Pop Geers on His Last Ride at State Fair Name
Pop Geers, 78, famed harness racer, died yesterday in Wheeling. He will be buried in Columbia Tenn after funeral services in Memphis. A large racing delegation accompanied his body to the train for its final journey.
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Pennant Race Stalls as Dodgers Gain on Pirates
In New York on September 4, the Dodgers swept the Phillies to edge within a half game of the Pirates, who lead the NL while the Giants hold a game lead over Pittsburgh. The Yankees nipped Boston to close on the Senators in the AL as Washington stayed idle and still led by one game.
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Ohio Teams In Action Doubleheader Ends In Split
Cleveland and St Louis split a doubleheader with the Browns winning 7 to 6 in the first game and St Louis taking the second 9 to 5. Wingard and Stephenson hit homers in the opener while Speaker and Robertson homered in the nightcap. Cincinnati was shut out 6 to 0 by Chicago as Kauffman held the Reds to six hits. Pinelli injured by Heathcote in the game.
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Heathcote
Swith
Senators Claim Outfielder Earl McNeeley From Sacramento
Senators manager Harris believes Earl McNeeley, acquired from the Sacramento club in the Pacific Coast League for Mid Matthews and cash, is a hard hitting swift fielder and a promising outfield find.
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Tagging the Bases Tagging the Bases
The Dodgers swept a double header from the Phillies 7 to 6 and 7 to 0 to sit within two games of the Giants. Doak allowed two hits and W hit two homers in the nightcap. Dr Nehf started for the Giants and beat the Braves 4 to 1, keeping them one game back. Pittsburgh beat St Louis 14 to 1. The Yankees beat Boston 11 to 6 as Washington rested. Beall left for altitude records in the eighth. Detroit swept Chicago 6 to 2 and 6 to 4. Cleveland and St Louis split a double bill 7 to 6 Browns and 9 to 5 Indians. Cincinnati was blanked by Chicago 6 to 0.
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Last Nights Fights in Youngstown and Buffalo
Mike O'Dowd knocked out Eddie Bowen in the tenth round at Buffalo. Harry Greb defeated Jim Slattery in Buffalo in six rounds.
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Yesterday's Games in the National League
New York defeated Boston 4 to 1 while Pittsburgh routed St. Louis 14 to 1 in two late games. The results highlight Pittsburgh's dominant offense and New York's solid pitching showing.
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Baseball scores from a busy Chicago Cincinnati Detroit and more
American League results show New York defeating Boston 11 to 6 while Chicago and Detroit split games with St Louis and Cleveland. Other noted scores include Brooklyn 7 Philadelphia 6 and 0 to 7. No further schedule details provided.
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Sports Matchups Spotted Across Six Cities
City pairings include New York at Philadelphia Chicago at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Boston St Louis at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at New York Boston at Washington St Louis at Chicago.
Morgan Corrects Twilight League Batting Average
A correction amends the Twilight League batting averages published Sunday. Morgan of the Post Office team was omitted. the revised line lists Morgan P.O. with 10 at bats, 6 runs, 8 hits, and a .267 batting average.
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Russell Boys Edge K P In Close Seventh Inning
The Russell boys lost a hard fought series opener to the K P Knights by 2 to 1 as Potter stole home with two outs in the seventh. Harry Russell hit a three base drive to tie the game in the sixth and the Russell defense kept the game tight against strong pitching. A near riot followed a close call at first as Potter and Knox executed a double steal before the final run. The two clubs meet again next Wednesday in the second game of the series.
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Luis Firpo Resumes Training Ahead of Sept 11 Fight
Argentine heavyweight Luis Angel Firpo resumed training today after a layoff. He is scheduled to meet Harry Willis on September 11 at Boyles Thirty Acres in Jersey City, continuing preparations at Madison Square Garden.
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Leading Hitters and Aged Players Highlight Baseball Stats
A list of top hitters in the American and National Leagues shows Ruth and Speaker among American players with high averages and home run counts. The National League features Hornsby Cayler Wheat Young and Bressier with leading marks. An aside notes summer heat and outdoor routine with ice cream breaks and labor day goals.
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