Prize canoe decorations win at Fast Lake parade
At Fast Lake last night George Walker and Miss Alice Vandiver won the prize loaner for the most attractively decorated canoe. About fifteen canoes appeared as lanterns were lit for the parade amid rain that postponed races to Monday afternoon.
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Fast Lake
George Walker
Alice Vandiver
Howard Gerbert
Occaasion
J. H. Porter
A. B. Steele
J. A Fitten
P. Arkwright
Lowry Arnold
East View Farm handicap won by Royal Onyx in mud
Royal Onyx captured the East View Farm handicap at six furlongs as Gold Proof, a strong longshot, faded to second. Earlier races in New York featured several outsiders victorious, with tight finishes and muddy track conditions shaping the card.
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Gold Proof
New York
Royal Onyx
Eldridge in Trouble in New Orleans Theme Games
Reports from New Orleans indicate umpire Eldridge faced heavy criticism after theme games yesterday as the Pelicans and Pirates show displeasure. President Kavanaugh may act to review Eldridge’s calls, with Atlanta parties also reportedly backing the move.
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Count Castro shines as Crackers popular shortstop in Memphis appeal
The Southern League star Count Leul Castro, Atlanta shortstop for the Crackers, wins fans with humor and stellar play. Once with Nashville and Birmingham, he now dazzles in Atlanta, praised for defense and clutch hitting while rumors of future pitching linger.
Noted Pitcher Says Game Is More Strenuous Now
Joulett Meekin, once a leading star of baseball, recalled his prime in Fort Worth en route to Mexico. He said the sport has become thoroughly scientific and far more demanding than in his era, though he still enjoys the game and doubts he will return to the field. Meekin, who earned scars from hard games, played for Nashville, Louisville, and Cincinnati, and under manager George Davis, now with the Chicago White Sox.
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Texas
Mexico
Meékin
New York Nationals
Amos Rusia
Meekin
George Davis
Chicago White Sox
Nashville
Louisville
Cincinnati
J. D. Maxwell
Tarrytown
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Maxwell
Mr. Maxwell
Crackers Face Road Tests Across Southern Cities
Atlanta’s travel schedule shows six games vs Memphis and four vs New Orleans before Monday openers with Shreveport and Little Rock. The club, perched near Memphis with a .983 percentage, eyes potential wins against Shreveport and Travelers while Memphis and Bluffers pursue key regional games and Birmingham, Montgomery, and Nashville actions shape the standings ahead of Labor Day.
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Firemen
Shreveport
Little Rock
Atlanta
Hustlers
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Pelicans
Labor Day
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Montgomery
Nashville
Bluffers
Billiardists Push to Tighten Games and Set New Rules
Amateur and professional billiard players discuss stricter carom setups to raise difficulty. Records set by Calvin Demarest, George Autten, and Willis Hoppe prompt calls for a 16 inch balk line and a one count for professionals, with a possible new American championship to be staged in Madison Square Garden. Willie Hoppe supports the plan and could return to the United States from Germany to compete.
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George Autten
Willis Hoppe
George F. Slopson
Sionals
Maurice Daly
Sleeson
Madison Square Garden
Willie Hoppe
Germany
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Holland
Spain
Alphonso
Wallops and Jolts in Boxing Rumors from MoineIllinois
Boxing chatter from Moine Illinois centers on Kid Farmer challenging any 148 pounder while Johnny Coulon prepares for a summer home and Otto Williams seeks matches for Beebe Brock and others. Talks include plans involving Jack Johnson and plans for Burns to retire from fighting this winter with exhibitions underway.
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Johnny Coulon
Johnny Fa
600 Mile String of Golf Balls In Fry's Magazine
Manry Leach presents terrific estimates on yearly golf ball usage in the United Kingdom. If each golfer uses one ball per week, about 15,000,000 balls are consumed annually, enough to stretch a 605 mile line from Charing Cross to Edinburgh. The piece playfully riffs on scale, caddies, and the curious notion of a single long chain of balls across Britain.
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Menry Leach
Fry's Magazine
United Kingdom
Mskerm
Ans
Digwest
Tootiers
Charing Croas
Richmond
Rugby
Stafford
Caritele
Edinburgh
Braid Hill
Sluice of Wet at Shreveport
Shreveport Louisiana reports rain washed out game with Nashville as scheduled in the league. A double header will be offered to fans tomorrow with play expected once the downpour ends.
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Shreveport
J. Pluvius
Nashville
Auto Gossip For Auto Fiends In New York
The piece surveys New York car culture with mentions of Morris Park race track plans, L Benedict's long auto tour, and drivers renting cars by the hour. It highlights the American Automobile Association's rising memberships and Maxwell's influential role in mid priced cars, noting innovation from designer J D Maxwell and dealer insights on income-based car purchases.
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Morris Park Race Track
L. Benedict
J. Regers
Benedict
England
American Locomotive Automobile Company
Beyers
American Automobile Association
FH. Billott
Fitch Avenue
Running Water Wins Saratoga Cup on Heavy Track
Saratoga, August 8. Running Water won the Saratoga Cup one mile six furlongs on a heavy track, with Nealon second and Frank Gill third. Restigouche took the United States Hotel Stakes in a drive by a length from Jim Gaffney. Race results include multiple events with prize money noted and a long list of entrants for Monday’s card.
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Frank Gill
Reetigouche
Jim Gaffney
Sir Todi
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Howe
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Caitter
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Liliterto
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Dick Fennell
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Pitchers Hit in Olden Days in Baseball Memory
A nostalgic look at pitchers who starred with the bat in early major league baseball. Al Maul, Jack Luby, and Roaring Bill Kennedy led National League batting, with others like Jesse Burkett and Tip O’Neil noted for hitting prowess. The piece recalls pitchers who rose as hitters, compares eras, and projects current batting averages around two hundred.
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Maul
Quaker City
Nashville
Acaut
Harry Wright
Luby
Biff
Jack Luby
Chicagos
Bill Kennedy
Brookisna
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Jesse Burkett
Tip O'Neil
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Tip
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Redbourne
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John Montgomery Wan Ao
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Albany Gun Club set for August shooting event
Albany Ga August 24 special Albany Gun Club will stage a two day shoot on their grounds August 28 and 29 bringing top professionals and amateurs from across the country. Among competitors is Harry N Hall now of Albany formerly of Cartersville Ga with Petera Cartridge Co of Cincinnati Ohio. Hall recently broke 377 of 400 clay pigeons at a Cracker Gun Club event in Thomasville Ga and is famed as a premier shot in both trap and field facets.
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Harry N. Hall
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Petera Cartridge Company
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