Overwhelming Defeat for Cole L Blease in Primary
In a Democratic primary tabulation from Columbia S C August 2 Bilson Durant Smith led over Governor Cole L Blease by a wide margin, with totals and ongoing counts showing Smith ahead and Blease trailing as results narrowed. Multiple candidates for governor and Congress moves were noted, with second primaries anticipated as remaining vote totals were finalized.
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Columbia
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Bilson Durant Smith
Senate
Cole L Blease
Smith
Blease
Genesass
OP Pollack
Rex
Talpont
Hecess
Bichud
Atummmes
Robert
Cooper
John Te Wichardss
Dr Mrae Arrives from War Zone to Aid Freiburg Efforts
Special: Dr Floyh WoRne of Atlanta expected to arrive in Newark aboard the White Star liner from Liverpool. Reports say a German ambassador in Frankfurt and others seek to meet him as US and Allied war efforts continue. News notes include discussions of German affairs, labor protests, and military tents for strikers.
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John Corrigan
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Floyh WoRne
Atlanta
Newark
Aditt
White Star
Liverpool
Bloel
Freiburg
Stite
Rosentermer
Swint
Newell
Eulsbul
Geimy
Sidnet Boulet
Jucen
Lewis Thaxton
JG Smuth
Sun
Sas
Frankfort
Mac
Bien von Beenstoff
Itrugta
Germany
Embargo on Food May End World War, War Critics Say
August 26 New York United States government could halt European war by embargoing food exports. Witnesses at District Attorney Whitman’s inquiry urge stopping exports to belligerents to lower US prices and fix markets. They cite flour demand abroad, a Russian wheat shortage, and potential to sell to France England Greece and Turkey.
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York
United States
Whitmans Tohn Doe
James Wardwarner
New York Procture Exchange
George Zabrinski
Minnepolis
America
Zabrinski
France
England
Greece
Turkey
Europe
Zabrinak
Warner
Grain Exporters’ Association of North America
Ralph L. Carl
New York
Minneapolis “Milling
Combine
Title Series Begins in Georgia Alabama League
Selma, pennant winner in the Georgia Alabama league, challenges Americus, the Georgia State league post season winner, for the Class D baseball title. The first three games start in Selma today, followed by three in Americus and a possible seventh in Atlanta.
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Selma
Americus
Selme
Atlanta
McCormick Hurt After Collision At Plate
In Birmingham on August 2 a collision at the plate left McCormick badly hurt with three fingers dislocated and a severed vein under the left knee area. Catcher Jack Wallace, spike driven into the knee, was involved but not seriously injured. Wallace fell as McCormick slid past, and McCormick, though severely injured, touched home before being removed from the field. The manager was examined for several minutes before remaining the game.
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Birmingham
Ala
Spegal Jas
Jack Wallace
Harry WeComick
Teider
Wallace
McCormick
Ens
Irmingham
Wallaces
Pirmingham
Chattanooga
Robertson
Coyle
Killam
Wallaca
Acore
Flick Ain
Red Cross Day Promised in American League Games
August 26 authentic announcement says 25 percent of gate receipts at all National League parks on Friday September 1 will go to the American Red Cross for Europe war relief. President Ban Johnson designated September 1 as Red Cross Day in the American League with the same allocation for the Red Cross Europe War Fund.
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New York
National League Baseball
American Red Cross Association
Wwe
Europe
John A Heydler
Loumuer Eleydier
Tener Ciicaga
Algusat
Ban Johnson
Red Cross
Barnes wins Western Open Golf title at Whitemarsh
Wieaponis Minn August 26 reported Barnes of Whitemarsh Club Philadelphia wins the Western Open with 269 strokes for 72 holes. Willim Kidd of Algonquin St Louis takes second. Tom McNamara Boston and George Sirgent Washington tied for third and fourth with 296. Jack Hurke Thunder Bay and George Simpson Omaha tied for fifth with 302. no amateurs among the next.
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Wolgast and Mandot to Box Ten Rounds
Milwaukee reports Wolgast of Guliline Wiel and Joe Mandot of New Orleans agreed to a ten round bout at a club on September. The winner will meet Charlie White of Chicago or Dreddia Welsh if he can be brought to America.
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Wolgist
Guliline Wiel
Joe Mandot
New Orlins
Charlie White
Chicago
Dreddia Welsh
Americ
Hub Northern Out With Elbow Boil In Mobile
Hub Northern, Mobile's regular right fielder, will miss the game with a boil on his left elbow that prevents his throwing. The August 26 report from Mobile notes the condition sidelines him for the duration.
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Mobile Ala
Mobiles
Wil
Noma
National League race tenses after Boston Chicago melee
Boston and Chicago struggled in a tense National League game as Saler hit Chicago’s only run with a homer, and a seventh inning brawl led to multiple suspensions. Zimmerman was tagged at second on a disputed slide, sparking bench-clearers before the chaos subsided.
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Stallaga
Fess
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Tyler
Gowdy
Cheney
Archer
Quigley
Hasan
Boston Victorious Over Detroit as Speaker Sparks Rally
In a Detroit game Boston pierces the scoreboard with a three run third inning begun by Tris Speaker who later scores on Mebltvells double. Boston plates two more in the final. Detroit mounts late offense but falls 9 to 2. Oldham and Caet battery for Detroit. Speaker and the Red Sox lineup drive the win.
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Tyres
Tris Speaker
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Trers
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Cxin and
Dineen
Ten Lives Lost When Steamer Sinks Off Seattle
Ten crew members and two passengers die after the Admiral Sampson sinks following a collision with the Princess Victoria off Point No Point near Seattle. Survivors reach Seattle aboard the Victoria. Captain Moore goes down with the ship. The report notes an oil tank explosion and a passenger named Byrne who died after rescue. Also mentions limited farming modernization in Ecuador with Quito as an exception led by Sociedad Agricola y Industrial.
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Admiral Sampson
Pacific-Alaska Navigation Company
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Point No Point
Victoria
R ZT Moore
L Cocams
W E Bicker
Misa DI Campbell
Marquette
Allen
Williams
J’ Byrne
Moore
Brooklyn Federals tame Buffalo in Federal League opener
The Brooklyn Federals defeated Buffalo 6 to 2 in their return home in a game marked by miscues that fueled much of the scoring. Inmaga RHO led Brooklyn with multiple hits as Chicago topped St Louis in extras and Indianapolis beat Kansas City 7 to 3. Baltimore edged Pittsburg 2 to 1 in a pitching duel.
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Henge
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Scora
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Johnson
Wilson Keupper
Simon Indianapolia
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Rarlden
Enzenioth Brown
Baltimore
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Pittsburg
Quinn and
Russell
Camnitz Lecialr
Berry
Amateurs Flowery Branch Triumph in Doubleheader
Flowery Branch Second Team defeated Buford in a doubleheader. First game ended 12 to 4, second game 5 to 4. The highlight was C Mooney’s one handed wraparound and solid two way play by Mooney and Moorely. Wood contributed in relief.
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Sacond
Wrnb
C Mooney
Bat Foripa
Mooney
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Wood
Crackers and Gulls Split Double Header in Mobile
Mobile and Atlanta split a Wednesday double header at Monroe Park with both games decided by late errors and flukes. First game a 1-0 Crackers win on a dropped fly and misplay. second game Chicago style misplays and a final inning rally gave the Gulls a 3-2 win amid disputed calls and pitching shifts.
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Alboun
Libels
Willers
Kellum
Hoge
Luv
Ferin
Morley Jennings Out For Season With Injury
Mobile Alabama August report says Morley Jennings Crackers out for the remainder of the season after a back injury on the diving board during a game in wet conditions across the bay. Doctors advise at least a month of absolute rest to avoid lasting crippling effects.
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Ala
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Amerus
South Atlantic League Battle Thwarts Gulla Albany Lead
In a South Atlantic clash Albany tops Jacksonville 2 0 to seize first place as Charleston falls to Columbia and Augusta beats Columbus. Pitching duel marked by Pearson and South. Albany’s lone run came on a home run aided by Erwin and Well.
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AHL
Ooo
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Bomanesery
Sy Siling Oles
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Chalker
Pat Hammond Leads Winter Alfriend For Hanson Trophy
Pat Hammond competes against Winter Alfriend in the Hansen Trophy finals at the Brookhaven course on the Capita City Country club layout. PW Waramond and Winter Alfriend expected to be finalists, with other two contenders not yet decided.
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Winter Alfriend
Hanson Trophy
PW Waramond
Brookhaven
Capita City Country
Today's Games Across Leagues and Standings Report
Portland captain and second baseman William Rogers of the Pacific Coast League team was sold today to the Cleveland Americans. The Southern and National leagues feature numerous intercity matchups with teams like Atlanta Mobile Chattan Birmingham Nashville and others listed, reflecting a broad schedule across regions.
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Macon
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Charles
Naps
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Ore
William Rogers
Cleveland Americans
National League Leaders Clash as Pennant Race Heats Up
The four top clubs Giants Braves Cubs Cardinals are set to face each other in eight games from Friday to Sunday. Giants lead the pennant chase as Braves and Cubs battle for position, with Cardinals and others also in the mix. The outcomes stand to directly affect the final standings and pennant winner.
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Roth and Champlin to the Bilkings for immediate tryout
Montgomery Ala August 26 Roth and Champlin of the Thomasville Georgia State league have been purchased by the Bilkins for an immediate try out. The two players are listed as Plither Roth and Third Baseman mpin from the Thomasville squad.
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Ala
Plither Roth
Mpin
Thomasville
The
Bilikens
Roan Dorks and Regional Results Reported
Fragmentary sports brief lists multiple teams and cities including Richmond Port North Carolina Raleigh and Ashe with scattered scores and standings. Names appear garbled but imply intercity competition results and tournament standings from an athletics or college meet setting.
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Ashe
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Pudgar
National Union to Play St James Team at De Feu Park
National Union meets St James at De Feu Park on Saturday in the city league. The series stands 1-0 with St James winning the first game 8 to 4. Saturday’s game aims to decide the series and push for the Union’s offense.
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Tames
Tnion Wi
Pone de Feu Park
Cen Lonhip Stodames
Canta Tadies
Women golfers contest Western championship semifinals at Hinsdale
In the Western Women's Golf Championship, semifinals will be played tomorrow at Hinsdale. Mies Wein Helmer of Midlothia Jesuit, the holder, faces Mrs Hod Tammord of Indianapolis in the upper bracket, while Miss Kaiser of St Louis squares off with Mrs Colburn of Glenview in the lower bracket.
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