Boone Slump Slight in Southern Association Race
Chicago August 27 Boone of New Orleans shows a minor batting slump but remains the leader in total bases with 273 and ahead in average at .379. Folly McLarry of Memphis presses for total base honors with 271. Andy High of Memphis continues as the top run-getter with 111. Barnsen of Birmingham hits 2 homers to lead with 15. Stew art of Birmingham steals 47 bases, with Traynor close behind. Other leaders include Griffith New Orleans 348, Burke Nashville 348, Harper Little Rock 344, Don Brown Little Rock 344, Camp Memphis 335, Graynor Birmingham 344, High Memphis 321, Anderson Chattanooga 335, Leslie New Orleans 326, Millan Memphis 326, Williams Memphis 395, Wano Little Rock.
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Southern Association
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Memphis
Andy High
Barnsen
Birmingham
Stewart
Traynor
Griffith
Burke
Nashville
Harper
Little
Rock
Don Brown
Little Rock
Bogart
Breitbauer
Nash
Maranville Having Greatest Year for Pirates
Pittsburg August 27. Maranville of the Pittsboro Pirates this year is described as having the best season, having avoided serious injuries so far. He anticipates the Pirates winning the National title and then the world championship, predicting a straight run to glory.
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Pittsboro Pirates
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Vanderbilt Opens Fall Practice Ahead of Season
Washville Tennessee August 27 Those who answer first call for football practice at Vanderbilt on September 12 will be rewarded with roles by Coach Jan McGualtaal Spig full time. The Commodores aim to whip into shape ahead of the state fair as McGingin Wade and others work to rehabilitate Vanderbilt fortunes on the gridiron. Waycross Georgia August 27 One feature of Labor Day weekend will be a charity string between the Shriners and Elk in Waycross with expected strong turnout and a rare fan treat.
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Vanderbilt
Jan ‘McGualtaal Spig
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Wade
University of Texas
Dallas
Geras
McGngin
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Shriners
Fe Elk
Ruth Awards Ball Honors Downers Grove Team
Chicago suburb St Joseph Athletic club of Downers Grove received a Ruth trophy and a signed league ball from Babe Ruth for the amateur team’s home run feats. Ruth suggested the ball go to the member with the most home runs, noting no bases on balls accepted by a key player since the trophy was awarded.
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Babs
Ruth
St. Terséph’ Athletic ‘Club
Downer's Grove
St. Joseph's Pariah
Betsy
Babe
Beya
Clemens to Star at Ala in Harness Racing Talk
English importing harness racers draw attention as Alabama fans discuss Clemens and the horse world. Names like Rob Ray and Matte assemble in England, while Alabama football eyes center on Alabamé’s star who wowed fans with a 72 yard counter and nine passes in a game. Coach Crisp joins Denny field, promising speed and grit as the squad prepares for scrimmage. Ty Cobb and Fred Mitchell intrigues campus as tentative schedules with Detroit and Boston Braves loom.
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Nomeé
Asia
Tike 'Booné
Jatie
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Pilin
Clémens
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Rob Ray
Kate McKinnie
Mattle
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Speaker
Zameé
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Henry C. Crisp
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Charles R. Bernier
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Veach
Hellman
Dennyfield
Hag
Cobb
Fred Mitchell
Boston Braves
Boston
Sam Hinton
Brill
Hornsby Holds Lead In Batting Race Display
Chicago report notes Rogers Hornsby of St. Louis regains stride with two homers lifting season total to 22. Frisch adds to Giants’ string with 42 bases. Cutshaw runner up at .360, Roush third at .348. Other leaders include Cruise .343 Mann .343 Young .342 Fournier .239 McHenry .338 Bigbee .237 Ruth continues pursuit with 54 last year’s pace and 48 this season. Heilman leads American league at .403 with Obbie second at .392. Harris and Tobin among top batters as play widens.
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Onng
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Fournier
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Abe Ruth
Yankee
Uth
Babe
Harry Heil
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Ty ‘Obb
Harris
Washton
Sister
St. Opis
Tobin
Speaker
Cleveland
Riverside Club Boxing Tourney Draws Heavyweights in Kentucky
Covington, Ky August 27 The Riverside Athletic club hosts the second elim ination bout for the world colored heavyweight title at its arena Wednesday night Kid Norfolk and John Lester Johnson face off in a 42 round bout Norfolk claims the title after a belt presentation at Madison Square Garden while Johnson is cited as a top colored heavyweight contender The previous August 17 card saw Sam Langford defeat George Godfrey before a capacity crowd in Kentucky The Riverside club aims to crown a champion by October with a diamond studded prize.
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Riverside Athletic Club
Kid Norfolk
Black Thunderbolt
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Laster Johnson
Pasipa J Norfolk
Tex Riokara
Madison Square Garden
Norfolk
John Lester Johnson
Hoe
Riverside Club
Langford
George Godfrey
Kentucky
Ross PULLS GOOD JOB In Selling Sir Barton
Detroit August 37 Commander 3 KZ. Ross the famed Canadian horseman surprised Canadian fanciers by selling Sir Barton to Madden and Jones Kentucky breeders. Ross reserved services to the runner and said the sale let Sir Barton found a line of speedsters, an advantage absent if kept in Canada.
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Ross
Sir Barton
Madden
Jones
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Dominion
Storkeeper Held Up and Robbed of $50
A storkeeper was robbed of $50 cash at Griffin street by two men, one short and stocky, with a .32 revolver. The victim said one figure fired two shots near the sidewalk as they fled, and police investigated the incident.
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Griffin Street
Arrest on Narcotics Charge After Train Stop
Federal agents arrested Roy Walker, a Birmingham native, aboard a Atlanta bound train near Fairburn for illegal Harrison act violations. A large narcotics satchel was seized, valued at about $1,000, with Belgian and South American labels. Walker appeared before U S Commissioner Carter in Atlanta and was held on a $500 bond. He is linked to Birmingham dope traffic with Dick Hood, currently imprisoned for Harrison act violations.
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Atlanta
West Point
Roy Walker
Birmingham
Walker
United States Com
Carter
Federal
Dick Hood
Allen and
LaSalle
Fairjut
Women Attack Alleged Boycott Over White Provision
Atlanta remains divided as officers of the Food Dealers' association face a public clash with the Atlanta Woman's Club. A letter from club officers denounces the boycott as unjust and malicious while W. H. White Sr asserts the action was organized while he was away and aims to harm his company.
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W. H. White, Sr
United
Food Dealers’ Association
Atlanta Woman's Club
White
Atlanta
Retell Grocer Magazine
Woman's Club
Atlanta Retail Grocer
Bur Clit
Odficera
Women’s Club
Atlantac
Ss ‘Ag
Boykin
Alonzo Richardson
Norman Sharp
Me. White
Mr. White
Atlanta Retail, Grocer Magazine
Atlanta Retail Food Dealers’ Association
Peachtree Street Store Damaged by Fire on Saturday
A Peachtree Street store suffered damage from a fire reported Saturday. Details are sparse as the damaged text is incomplete, but authorities indicated the incident involved a single structure with no immediate report of injuries.
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Incendiary Fire Destroys Schools and Rail Plant
Damaging blaze in the Ingend area traced to incendiary origins caused extensive destruction. Two schools and a railway plant were destroyed, with vehicles and other facilities damaged across the west end. losses quoted near 399,000 with additional costs noted. Investigators traced origins and ongoing inquiries continue.
Motor Burglars Take 900-Pound Safe in Hollywood
Police report burglars entered the residence of F. Mosher in the Hollywood quarter and drove away a 900 pound safe containing notes, papers, jewelry valued at 2000000.
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Mosher
Hollywood
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