Walter Hagen Wins Open Golf Title in Chicago
Walter G. Hagen, a Beechester native, won the Open Championship in Chicago with a medal score of 30 over 12 notes, defeating Ouimet who finished runner up. Charles Evans, the amateur champion, injured his right ankle but still finished with a strong showing while Hagen’s steady driving and clutch putting secured the title. Ouimet offered no fault in defeat, while Sam McNamara and George Savernz led remaining contenders among a field including McLeod and Warren Wood.
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Chicago
Walter G. Hage EY Cara Old
Beechester
S. X
Wgs Ouimet
Lowe
Hagen
Frans Misues
Duimet
AL Brookline
Harry Vardon
Quimet
Vardom
Eny
Haseniy
Fle
Ta Porlay
Thompion
Vardon
Sam McNamara
Boston
George Savernz
Chevy Chase
Enelewoor
Fred McLeod
Washington, D.C
Mr. Brady
Wollaston
James Donalison
Glenview Club
Ted
Luis Joier
Canoe Brook Club
Summit
Sor
Oogen
France
Sith Best
TF McTermott
Atlantis City
Arthur Smith
Columbus
Ohio
William Raurenbuack
Catcaga
Warren K. Wood
Hectic Ninth Inning Rally Ties Up Final With Chicks
By a ninth inning rally Atlanta tied the game against Memphis with McConnell Kircher and Bisland keying the frame. Morley Jennings delivered the go ahead hit, but Memphis led 3 2 through seven and the Heroes of Atlanta sealed a season saving win.
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Memphis
Ab. Ron
Ailfeon
Coyle
Stele
Ax ‘ McCormick
Multen
Dune
Lusk
Merritt
Atlanta
Meanwell
Wirrher
E Long
Lf .Tely
Bisland
Jenain
Halland
Bibel
Tyree
C. N
Williama
Ps. A
Williams
Jennings
Mullen
Om Merritt
Kircher
Mul- McCormick
Hallen
Blark
Land
McConnell
Chestnutt and
Freaninger
Smith of Indians wins Rose Trophy in South Atlantic league
Chattanooga Teen reports catcher Smith of Savannah wins the Rose diamond trophy for the South Atlantic league with 26 points out of 58. Seven sport writers joined in the balloting. Bowden of Macon was second with 21 points, Mayer of Savannah third, Manball of Charleston fourth.
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Chattanooga
Catcher Smith
Savannah
Bowden
Macon
Mayer
Mar- Bnall
Charleston
Indians 1 Madison 0 in amateur baseball clash at Madison
Indians defeated Madison 1 to 0 in a hard fought game on the spoke diamond attracting over 1,200 spectators over two days. Thompton led Cedartown to an 8 to 3 win at West Avenue Park with three hits including a home run as Garrelton edged Cedartown in the afternoon rematch.
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Cydertown
Cartilttan
Cedartown
Georgia
Garrelton
West Avenue Park
Thompton
Tha Locala
Ree
Garrolston
Carrollteu
Craven
Neil
Lowry
Tolbert
Moncrief
Smith
Thinking of Others Caller King’s Trait
Wer King the well known base ball operator who was buried yesterday was among the most unselfish men ever. He always thought of others first and one of his last requests was that his admission fee to Welch Park be paid. Mr. King admired the crack Cracker captain.
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Wer King
Welch
Ponce de Lena Park
Mr. King
Charleston Triumph In Pitchers Battle At Augusta
Charleston wins 9 1 against Augusta in a pitchers duel. Macerate scores from second on a tag play while Stoke outs McMillan at first. Voss shines for Macon with a 2 0 shutout over Albany, keeping lead in the league race. Savannah sweeps Columbia 4 2 aided by timely double plays and strong defense as Jacksonville and Columbus split a doubleheader.
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Gulls
Charleston
Htong
Augusta
Teally
Mackerte
Stoke
McMillan
Tinlngs
Stona
Berger
Spade
Marshal
Baseball league schedules and a late roster move
In Atlanta and other cities, Southern and South Atlantic games are listed across leagues. Manager Mike Finn says catcher Andreen from the Marshalltown team will join the Chicks on August 90 after reporting to Memphis.
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Mike Finn
Memphis
Andreen
Marahailtown
Chicks
Ralph DePalma Wins Elgin Race
Ralph De Palma won the Cobecun automobile race in Elgin covering 306 miles in 4:06.00.1 at 73.6 mph amid a hard fight with Gil Anderson. Anderson finished forty four seconds back with Mulford and Gleneia fourth and fifth as Wishart led early before tire and fuel problems ended his run.
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Elgin, i
Ralph de Palma
Gil Anderson
Cobecun
Apour
Anderson
Mulford
Gleneia
de Paling
Fighad
Spencer Wishart
da Pavia
Wishart
de Palma
Chauvel
Fourtain
Hearne
Walker
Calleatte
Burke
Oldfield
Tetsias
Pulten
Chandler
Roberts
Hanna- Mann
Wigan
Rome takes first game of final series 14 to 4
Rome Georgia defeats Gadaien in Rome August 21 1915 14 to 4. Pitcher Barclay strong for Rome with four scattered hits. Abbott sorely hit by Rome offense allowing fourteen hits and six walks. Gaisden and Taylor on batteries for Gaidaien.
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Rome
Gaidaien
Gadadon
Barclay
Abbott
Rhe
Gaisden
Abbott and Askaw
Barclay and Taylor
Newnan
Senna
Ala
Selma
Whitney
RHA
Billikens and Crackers Tie Up in Double-Header at Poince de Leon
The Crackers and Billikens meet in a two game set at Poince de Leon park with the first contest at 2 o'clock. One game was moved here by unanimous league consent and the other is a postponed game from the Billikens last trip. After the game, the Crackers proceed on a road swing through Montgomery Mobile New Orleans and Birmingham, with two games in Montgomery, three in Mobile, two in New Orleans and three in Birmingham. Browning and Thompson expected to work the Crackers’ double header, while the Billikens’ pitchers are not yet named.
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Walter Reynolds
McConnell
Atlanta
Memphis
Ad Bean
Crackers
Hut
Tyree
Alison
Dunn
Willams
Mullen
Kiccher
Long
Bisland
Kircher
Morley Jennings
Bankston
Allison
Williams
Jeff Tyree
Howard Merritt
Schlel
Merritt
Dunckel
Jim Coyle
Birmingham
Ala
Montgomery
Lively
Black
Tragesser
Johnson
Roth
Hardgrova
Mont
Ab. R. B.po
Paricebs
Blames
Tragrer
Jonnconni
Binckp
Harovep
Rotala
Lenin
R. Birmingham
Stewart
Covington
Parker
Gribipin
Trageeser
McBride
Carral
Vans
Jacksonville
Fla
Columbus
Burmeister
Lawrence
Smoky Joe Wood
Billikens
Poince de Leon Pari
Billlea
Mobile
New Orleans
Montgommery
Mobhe
New Keans
Browning
Thompson
Paris
Garroan Payers
Berlin
A. Black
Robertson
Hogg
Whitey Alperman
Nashvills
Htns
King's Funeral Held at Barclay Brandon Parlors
Funeral services for Atlante's famed baseball operator King were held Friday afternoon at Barclay Brandon undertakers. Rev G L Hanscom officiated with interment in West View. Simple services and numerous floral designs marked the final rites as friends paid last respects.
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R. HO
King
Barclay & Brandon
G. L. Hanscom
West View
Atlante
Mr. King
Crackers Recall Voss From Macon
Crackers manager Bill Smith announced he recalled John D. Yous from the Macon club of the South Atlantic league under an optional agreement. Vors will not report to the Crackers until the end of the league season.
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Bill Smith
The
Crackers
John D. Yous
Macon
Vors
New Third Sacker Bought by Locals
Third baseman Waldron of La Grange in the Georgia Alabama league has been purchased by the Crackers. Deal follows Jim Lafitte’s recommendation as La Grange manager. Waldron reports to the Crackers after the league season ends August 25.
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Waldron
LaGrance
Crackers
The
Jim Lafitte
la Grange
National League results: Reds edge Giants 3 2
Cincinnati defeats New York 3 to 2 after scoring three in the first inning on August 21. Mathewson took the loss for the Giants while Demaree and McLean homered for Cincinnati. Umpires Byron and Lincoln. Cubs topple Phillies 7 to 3 behind Chicago’s early hitting and Rixy’s wildness. Osrds beat Dodgers 6 to 1 as St Louis wins opener 4 to 1 at Brooklyn with Pfeffer and McCarthy striding the mound.
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Centue
Catrolt
Washton
Louis
Philphia
Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Boston
Pittburs
New Yorke
Cincinnati
Philaphia
Bronlyn
Pittsburg
Ian
Waldimars
At. L. Buffalo
Brooklyn
Rome
Gaunden
LaGrange
Anniaton Newnan
Solme
Onelika
Talladega
Southern League
South Atlunte
W. L. Pewe
Albany
Byam
Yena Oz Sharleaton
Igvire
Columbia al
Atlanta
Savannah
Sun Augusta
Memphis
Montaom'y
Ww. L
Bunton Phe
Borton Bo
St Louia BO
Washing'n
Detroits
Brooklyn Ba
Home
Burrato
Opetikca
Baz Kan
City
Reds
Giants
Mathewson
Osrds
Dodgers
St. Louis
Ree
Pfeffer
McCarthy
Sallee
Wingo
Bason
Quigley
International League results and rain delay notes
Postponements and scattered scores from the International League include Paul 2 over Louis in a close game, Indnap'ite 14 over Min'is 6, Cleve'd 4, Kan Chya 3 over Catbus 2, Milken 2 over Colum bus 1, Columbus 1 and Muwamnes 1, Raleigh 4 over Win.-Sa 1, Chozi'tre 8 over Durham 9, Greensboro-Asheville affected by rain, and Virginia Teague among other scattered results with Portsth 5 and News 0, Petersburg 4, Richmond 2, Texan League games San Andle 2 over Ft Worth 1, Waco 5 over Beau't 4, Gaiven 6 over Dallas 9, Houat'n-Austin-Off dey.
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Gt. Paul
Louis'lo
Indnap'ite
Min'is
Cleve'd
Catbus
Milken
Columbus
Muwamnes
Carolina Learne
Raleigh
Chozi'tre
Durham
Greensboro-Asheville
Virginia Teague
Rean'ke
Portsth
News
Petersburg
Richmond
San Andle
Ft Worth
Waco
Beau't
Gaiven
Dallas
Houat
n-Austin
Haden Will Speak at Florida Banquet in Gainesville
Charles J. Haden, president of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, accepted an invitation to speak at a Gainesville banquet on September 3. The event, a joint wet-together banquet, is billed as Florida’s largest of its kind with prominent Floridians expected to attend. Madeu is named as the main speaker.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Charles J. Haden
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Gainesville
Florida
Madeu
Britain buying oats price jumps per ton
Spokane reports oats prices rising as data show a $2 to $3 per ton advance over a few days due to heavy government orders for Britain. Dealers quote $25 per ton for consignments from inland empire points to Winnipeg where grain and hay for English military forces are being assembled, though farmers are reluctant to sell.
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Spokane
Wash
Inland Empire
Winnipeg
Indianapolis Wins Fed eral League Doubleheader
Indianapolis takes two from Brooklyn to seize the Federal League lead as August 21 baseball reports show Buffalo beating Chicago 4 2 and Kansas City edging Pittsburgh 1 0. Scoring details note Maxwell and Land as Battery for Indianapolis in game one and Cul lop for KC securing the win. Also mentions Paris and Berlin birth statistics and large families.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolie
Brooklyn
Indianapolia
Maxwell
Land
Mose
Rariden
Lafitte
Biluejacket
Waton
Haleeming and
Rariten
Tickets on sale for King benefit game Sunday
Tickets were placed on sale yesterday for a benefit game for Walter King's family at Vinduct place Sunday. Tickets cost 35 cents each and are available at The Rex Harry Staten's Chea Lagomar gino's Edgewood Dick Jemison Constitution building and the baseball parlors. Admission will be by ticket only with half the proceeds to Mraking.
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Walter King
Vinduct Place
Rex
Harry Staten
Sugar stock cornered price juggled in 1914 probe
San Francisco August 21 There remains half of this season s beet sugar output 750000 bags held by the American Beet Sugar company awaiting a market Oxnard president testified the company could not find a market even at a price below current quotations United States District Attorney Preston quoted him saying eastern board refiners are not afraid of a shortage and are juggling stock on hand a three months supply Witnesses testified prices of sugar have risen since the European war opened and cane raw sugar purchases by eastern refineries were minimal
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San Francisco
United States Grand Jury
Robert Oxnard
United States
Preston
Oxnard
New York
Better Car Service Sought for Fifth Ward
At the Fifth Ward Improvement club meeting several reports favored ward improvements. Lights approved for Bellwood and Feho, and Neal and Ashby streets. Bellwood avenue from Marietta to Ashby curb work authorized. A committee was appointed to confer with Georgia Railway and Power on improved streetcar facilities, especially on English Avenue. Several candidates for office spoke.
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Fifth Ward
Georgia Hailway and Power Company
English Avenue
Electrically Luminous War Map Shown On Herald Building
A large colored map illuminated by lamps on the Herald building in New York displays positions of European wartime forces. The device uses three lamp pairs to reflect bulletins and marks national regiments at locations, offering readers a visual war bulletin.
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Electrical World
Herald
New York City
Washing machine with pivoted wringer described in The Electrical World
An electrically operated washing machine features a pivoted wringer usable in three positions. The device allows operation with the washer, rinsing tubs, or dry clothes basket and can be used by hand if electricity is unavailable. Wringer and washer may be used simultaneously or separately.
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Better Car Service
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Lowie Washington
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