Crackers edge Bears in double bill at Ponce Park
In a postponed open bill at Ponce de Leon Park the Crackers defeated the Bears 6 to 0 in Game One and won the second game 4 to 0. Johnny Suggs led the attack with four hits, while Kopp led the Bears with four hits as well. Pitching by Dan Pfenninger and Charley Burnham anchored a strong defensive showing, with the Crackers piling up RBIs and scoring multiple runs in the early innings.
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Grand Circuit Meet Postponed By Rain At Readville Track
The Grand Circuit meeting at Readville, Boston, scheduled to start Monday, was postponed due to rain. Today's program will include the American Horse Breeders' Futurity for 3 year olds, the 2 year old trot, early closing trotting classes, and a match race between Ante Guy and Lou Princeton. The track was heavy after an all night downpour.
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Pels Sign Rezza and Readmit Weaver for Atlanta Series
The Pelicans announce the signing of infielder Rezza and restoration of pitcher Weaver to the eligible list as Atlanta series begins Thursday. Lee and Stansbury are suspended to confront Rezza and Weaver, with Rezza described as scrappy and likely to outtalk opponent “Scrappy” Moore on coaching duties.
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Opening of National Championship Graces Forest Hills Courts
Maurice E. McLoughlin of Los Angeles receives the honor of opening the thirty-eighth national championship at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills L I. Arthur Cragin joins him as top contenders while Patterson faces Alexander in a clash shaped by past connections and earned experience. The accompanying photo spotlights leading players in the field.
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Dykes Retrieves The Palm Of Palms In Miracle Double Play
Jimmy Dykes of the Crackers made a spectacular first inning play in the Mobile game. He snagged a line drive off Tutweller, jumped four feet, tossed to Galloway at second, and Poison Ivy turned an ultra quick double play. Ovations followed as Suggs and Dykes shut down the Bears in a standout solo effort.
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New Orleans Beats Atlanta Cubs 1 0 in Ninth Inning
In New Orleans on August 25 the Cubs lost to New Orleans 1 to 0 in a nine inning game. The game’s decisive run came in the bottom half of the eighth. Cubs pitchers listed as Patterson Sanders Grimes Ade Sigula and Lewis were on the field for the visitors.
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Crackers Jockey for Charley Frank and Kopp gains favor
In Atlanta the onlookers hail Babe Ruth and football legend Big Six Hamilton while Merlin Kopp attracts praise from Southern league cities for strengthening the Crackers. Moblil fans criticize Frank’s rivals and Missouri-Georgia tensions rise as Frank plans a homeward finish with Doc Crocker’s physician and local sports editors.
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Putting First in Golf Instruction
A golf writer argues beginners should learn the putting stroke before other shots, noting putting accounts for about 45 percent of rounds. He describes starting with a wedge or midiron for a successful first contact, then building to drives and longer shots while keeping putting as a separate, foundational skill.
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Bears vs Crackers pennant chase sparks Mobile series
The Mobile Bears visit Atlanta facing the Crackers in a two game set with pennant talk, as Johnny Sages shuts down the Bears in game one and Charley Fulton edges the locals in game two. Merlin Kopp shines in yesterday’s double header, while Tom Shehan leads the local mound effort and plans for more strong pitching.
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Reds Ride Pennant Fever Win Over Giants End Season Hope
The Cincinnati coverage laments pennant buying as the Reds clinch by beating the Giants twice, praising homegrown players and calling for owners to stop trading for pennants. It recalls Frank Chance and Murphy era moves, notes fan sentiment against commercialism, and recounts Cincinnati baseball lore from the Bottoms and the Poplar Stars wrecking crew.
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Indians Win 12-0 as Uhle Dominates Phillies
Cleveland tops Philadelphia 12 to 0 behind Uhle, who silences the Phillies while Cleveland bats drive Kinney from the box in the fifth. The Indians also rally Johnson for power, with a 12 run output on 17 hits.
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Reds Beat Phillies 7 to 3 in Six-Hit Win
National League game summary reports Cincinnati using six hits to defeat Philadelphia 7 to 3. In the seventh inning Cincinnati loaded the bases with three walks, an error, and two wild pitches leading to five runs. Roush delivered the lone hit in the frame, a double. Batteries Ring and Wings for Cincinnati and G Smith and Trageaser for Philadelphia.
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Woman's Western Golf tourney opens at Detroit
Detroit August 25 Mrs Melvin Jones former city champion of Chicago led the qualifying round in the Women s Western Golf association tournament at the Detroit golf club with 89 for 18 holes. Chicago dominates the early qualifiers with nineteen of the thirty two. First round match play starts tomorrow with many favorites advancing.
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Reds Sign Pitcher From Norfolk for Next Season
Norfolk VA August 25 D Ti Smith pitcher for the Graggines Fortemouth Amateur league has signed with the Cincinnati Nation for next season.
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