American Tennis Team Chosen to Defend Davis Cup
New York July 2. Official announcement names American squad to defend the Dwight Davis trophy. McLaughlin Bundy Norris Williams Behr compose the team with Wrenn Adee and Slo tum selecting officials. McLaughlin 23 of Francisco and Bundy hold doubles titles. Norris Williams 28 of Philadelphia placed second in singles last year. Behr 29 of New York and Bundy 34 of Los Angeles bring prior Davis Cup experience.
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New York
Thateat
McLourshha
R. Norris Wiliams
T. C. Bundy
Karl H. Behr
Dwight Davis
Bundy Boldy Slso
Bo Norris Williams
Philadelphia
Burl H. Behr
HD. Little
McLaughlin
Williams
Harold E. Hackett
W. F. Johnsen
Crackers Hit Season High Nine in Road Trip Victory
The Crackers, using a new lineup, made nine hits to win the game marking their highest hit total on the current road trip. In a Moabite series clash in Atlanta, Keeley yielded eleven hits as the Crackers surged offensively. The team aims to sustain this enhanced form to climb back into contention.
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Crackers
Gulls
Atlanta
Keeley
Flere
Yanks Buy Kraft After Impending Strike Threat
New York July 22 President Far relief the New York American League club announced the purchase of Clarence Kraft from Charles Eichets of the Brooklyn and Newark clubs. Kraft, who is in Providence with the Newark Internationals, would report here tomorrow. Particulars of the transaction were not stated.
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New York
Farrelief
Clarence Kraft
Charles Eichets
Brooklyn
Newark
Kraft
Providence
Newark Internationals
Army Navy Game Move Proposed for Autumn in Washington
Secretary Garrison of the Army Engineers and the Public Military Committee approved a proposal to move the annual Army Navy football game to autumn in Washington. The athletic associations of the Military and Naval academies have not yet acted on the matter.
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Army
Navy
Garrison
of Engineers of
Public Military Committee
Military
Naval Academies
Amateurs In Golf Face Stricter Definition Favored
New York July 32 From figures public today by Robert C Watson president of the United States Golf association early returns in a poll of 138 clubs show sentiment toward a tighter amateur definition. Of forty five clubs reporting twenty eight favored the proposed restrictions to curb abuses of present amateur rules. The changes would bar amateurs from accepting remuneration for laying out courses writing articles on shots and from free board travel expenses for matches run for advertising and from using certain golf clubs and bats for advertising purposes.
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New York
Robert C. Watson
United States Golf Association
Watson
Records Broken At Cleveland Harness Races
Cleveland Ohio reports a record day at North Randall track as Dr Burns Jr drives a 2 02 pace for a 3 year old, William 4 year old pacers set fast times in two heats and Star Winter clocks 2 05 for the Ohio stake establishing the fastest mile of the year on any track.
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Cleveland
Ohio
North Randall Track
Dr. Burns,Jr
William
William &d
Star Winter
New Trotting Mark at North Handall Grand Circuit
Etawah Ul driven by Geers in a special event at North Handall qualifies as a world record four year old trotter with 2 04. Pacard 2 03 1 4 from 1892 is the prior standard. Jones horse Anvil also speeds a mile in 2 02 9 making it the season’s fastest training record.
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Cleveland
North Handall
Etawah UL
Frank G. Jones
Memphis
Sax
Directum
Geers
Sixth Inning Rally Nets Locals Four Runs and Game
Tommy Long sparked a sixth inning rally for the Pelicans in New Orleans as they beat the Crackers 4-1, with Kircher and McConnell keying a reshuffled order. Dent pitched strong, Barbare drove hits, and strong sixth inning defense preserved the win amid dreary weather and a sparse crowd.
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Atlanta
H. Po
Kircher
Io McConnell
Eschence
Island
Jennings
Bibel
Dann
Hendry
Starr
Walker
Hi Ley
Dent
New Orleans
Teton
Kellam
Philadelphia Phillies Coast Past Cleveland 3–0 for Eighth Straight Win
In Philadelphia, July 22, the Phillies defeated the Cleveland club 3 to 0 to extend their winning streak to eight. Phunacke Wen allowed a shutout as Collins and Barry provided the offense. Batteries Morton, Colinmore, and Carisch for Cleveland. Pennock and Schang for Philadelphia. Time, 1:45. Umpires, Dinoen and Evans.
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Athletica
Napa
Philadelphia
Cleveland Today
Phunacke Wen
Soerdes
Collins
Barry
B.H. A
Cleveland
Morton
Colinmore
Carisch
Pennock
Schang
Dinoen
Evans
South Atlantic Babies Triumph Over Gulla 4 0
In a brief South Atlantic baseball rundown, Charleston beats Gulla 4-0 with a 9 0 0 innings split. Batteries Cates Bethsen and Marshall for South. umpire Vitter. Time 1:26.
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Gulla
E. Charleston
Alpany
Cates
Bethsen
Marshall
South
Prough
Vitter
Indians
At. HL
Savannah
Jacksonville
Causey
Smith
Pearson
Pownall
Laugon
Xourts
Peaches
Macon
Augusta
Martin and
Basham
Snyder
Wallace
Moran
Georgia League Scores Summary
Americus 7 Thomasville 1. Pratt and Pierce win for Americus as Dudley muffs and Campbell calls the game. Brunswick 5 Cordele 0 behind Piltingem Eubanks Hartner and O'Brien with Gentle umpiring. Waycross 6 Valdosta 0 as Collina Lowe Wilder Shuman power Waycross attack. Chappelle umpire.
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Thomasville
B. Americus
Pratt and Pierce
Merchant
Dudley
Campbell
Brunswick
Cordele
RH. Cordele
Brunewick
Piltingem
Eubanks
Hartner
O'Brien
Waycrous
Valdanta
BR. H. B. Valdosta
Collina
Lowe
Wilder
Shuman
Chappelle
Cubs Beat Phillies 4-2 in National League Tilt
Cubs beat the Phillies 4-2 as Philadelphia errors bail Chicago to a seventh straight win. Alexander vs Mayer in a pitching duel, fifth inning miscues doom Philadelphia. Also reports Marquard scatters Cincinnati hits to win 4-1. Beebe’s double fuels St Louis over Brooklyn 2-1. Doves edge Pirates 1-0 and Pirates win 8-4 in twin bill with Viox starring.
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Phillies
Chicago
Philadelphia
Alexander
Lavender
R.H. B
Mayer
Kaifer
Bresnahan
Quigley
Huson
Pitcher Ralph Works Released by Memphis Chicks
Memphis Tenn July 22 Special According to manager Finn of the Chicks Ralph Warke pitcher was given an unconditional release following today's game. McDermott had left Mobile for Memphis tonight. It was stated Scrappy Joyce now scouting for the Federal left on the same train with McDermott and Joyce was after McDermott.
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Memphis
Tenn
Finn
The
Chicks
Mobile
Ralph Warke
McDermott
Memphia
Joyce
Federal
Hurts Their Chances In Southern League Pennant Race
garbled text from a newspaper item notes impact on the Southern league pennant chase. mentions Kirby moving to the Yederala Bohmidt absent from the gym suth and guile passes slippage. Lord con Dardly to hold things up solo without schraktt guiding Mobile pitchers.
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Kirby
Yederala
Bohmidt
Suth
Baby Doll Jacobsen Bought by Tigers in Mobile
July 22. Beout Sam Kennedy of the Detroit American League club announced the purchase of Quittalder William Jacobsen, an outfielder rated among the league’s best hitters. Last season he belonged to the New York National League club and was sent to McCormick of the Chattanooga club.
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Mobile
Als
Beout
Sam Kennedy
Detroit
Quittalder
William’ Jacobsen
Chattanooga
Jacobsen
New York
McCormick
Pittsburg Beats Indianapolis 2 1 in Federal League Game
In a Federal League contest Pittsburg edges Indianapolis 2 1 behind strong pitching and timely hitting. Falkenberg Rariden Texter Carmnitz Berry Kerr form the battery for Pittsburg while Indianapolis relies on Sheffield and Blanton for offense as the game unfolds across innings.
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Indianapolis
Falkenberg
Rariden
Texter
Carmnitz
Berry
Kerr
Butfalo
HK City
Ree
Kansas City
Buffalo
Packard
Harriy
Blasterly
Anderson
Ford
Opelika Beats Anniston In Rugging League Match
Opelika defeated Anniston 22 to 9 in a rugged league game marked by Newell's long drive and Williams' three hits. Umpiring by McCrath drew notes as the worst seen, with Blackwell and Steele homering for Opelika.
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Autun
Opelika
Ala
Anniston
Blackwell
Steele
Newell
Ling
Ragsdale
Williams
Mctrath
EBL
Glazener
Sheppard
Opella
Davis
Wiliams
QUAERIES ANSWERED BY DICK JAMISON SPORTING EDITOR
The Constitution column presents a series of sports Q A exchanges. Questions cover suspensions on game days, where Scotty Walker played when hurt, results of a LaGrange Newnan double header, former Cracker catchers, player transfers to Atlanta, and historic World Series winners.
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Sporting
the Cuestitation
Gota
Roea
Particionia
Ainted
Dick Jemison
Sporting Watter the Constitution
Scotty Walker
Atlanta
Dink Jemison
the Constitution
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c.Newhan
Dick Jemiron
Whern
Sia Smith
Tyree
Hibel
McConnell
R. Ly
Golumbex
American Association
Bobby Walthour
Uhlan
Sporting Editor
Lees
Dick ‘Jemison
Chicago
Tisa
White Sox
Today’s Games Across Leagues And Cities
A garbled list of baseball matchups spans Southern Lew Atlanta Gainesville Birmingham Mobile Savannah Albany Charleston Columbia Macon Philadelphia Detroit New York St Louis Boston National League matchups Yostan Pittsburgh Chicago Brooklyn St Louis Federal League matchups Indianh Pittsburgh St Louis Baltimore Chicago Brooklyn Kansas City Buffalo Georgia State League Valdosta Americus Waycross Talladega Selma Anniston Opelika LaGrange Greensboro?
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Gray Dog Charleston
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Albany
Food Now
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Cinema
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Alt Philad
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
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Indianapa
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Georgia
Valdosta
Americus
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Cordele
Waycross Georgia
Oma E¢agne
Talladoge
Gudeden
Selma
Anniston
Opelika
LaGrange i Nawnan
Poor Road Tear Marks Season For Montgomery Billikens
Poor road performance defined the season with the Montgomery Billikens the only team to fare worse on the road than the Crackers. The team’s struggles on travel led to a poor finish and raised questions about consistency and preparation for upcoming fixtures.
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Montgomery Billikens
Mastman Powers Past Americus In High-Scoring Match
Mastman Ga July 2 Special Mastman defeated Americus here this morning by 15 to 1. It was a walk over from the start to finish. Warwick 19 Aeron Pond 3 Warwick Ca July 2 Special Warwick boys defeated fast Aeron Pond by 19 to 3. Middiebrooks Watson and Ferguso Pond faced Aeron Pond early. Dou gian 7 Plains 4 Douglas Ga July 2 Special Dou gian defeated Plains in their third straight win. The Incumia grew overconfident and Plains scored five in the seventh before Dou gian pulled away in eighth. Ross allowed three hits until the eighth. Eastman 3 Cochran 2 Eastman Ga July 22 Special Eastman won the second game of a series with Athens 3 0. Livingston and Harper starred for Elberton. Washington Waynesboro 5 Washington Ga July 22 Special Waynesboro lost to Washington 5 to 1. Montesuma Dawson 2 Caro 3 Dawson won the final game of the series 5 to 2. Carrollton 2 College Park 1 Carrollton Ga May 22 Special Carrollton defeated College Park 2 to 1. Kane and Parker pitched for College Park.
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Wise
Fragmented Early 20th Century Baseball Scores
League results show Toronto 4 Montt 0 and Rochenter 4 to 6 in a string of abbreviated game totals. North Carolina and Virginia leagues report scores like Norfolk 8 Portchester 1 and North 4 Roante 3. Texas leagues list Dallas 2 San Antonio 1 and Houston 4 Wade 6 in a mixed results digest.
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Chayl'ter
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Virginia
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Ports'th
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Richmond
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American Association
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Army worm invades many northern states in Pittsburg
July 22 Pittsburg reports a campaign against army worms damaging vegetation in northeastern states. Park workers and others sprayed pest areas with chemicals. Significant damage to lawns and turf noted across the city. Dining car service between Atlanta and Chattanooga announced, with trains 92 and 93 offering supper from Atlanta and breakfast from Chattanooga. Dining car service on trains 1 and 2 discontinued. C E Harman, General Passenger Agent.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga
C. E. Harman
Peace centenary conference opens amid martial music at Mackinac Island
The American peace centenary committee opened its final session on Mackinac Island with a recital by the hotel orchestra featuring The Battle Hymn of the Republic and Dixie. Adjournment hinges on the executive committee with plans for a Niagara Falls meeting, a Taft Wilson arbitration stance, and a Ghent banquet set for January 6, 1515. The British observance begins Christmas Eve with church services, the United States observing February 14, 1015, and Canadian celebrations scheduled for summer 1916.
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Belgium
United Kingdom
United States
Beraer
Danforth Adds Site and Cash for New University
Pittman Ga donor Priv A Danforth announces an offer of 190 acres on Peachtree road plus 26090 to be used for building the new 4 100 000 university. Site near Oxlethorpe and midway between Noverass and Duluth. committees push to organize faculty for the theological Negartmente as students ready to enroll.
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Pittman
Peachtree Road
Educational Commission
Oxlethorpe
Commission
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Theological Negartmente
Ortuer i
City Executive Body Holds Meeting Today
The city executive committee meets at 9 this morning in the council chamber to set rules for the upcoming city-wide primary. They will fix primary dates, determine candidate assessments, and establish voter guidelines. Terms expiring January include Mayor James G Woodward, City Attorney James L. Mayson, City Clerk Walter G. Taylor, Health Officer Kennedy, Treasurer Keeples, and several councilmen and aldermen.
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James G Woodward
James L. Mayson
Walter G. Taylor
J. H. Goldsmith
J. 2. Kennedy
T. J. Keeples
Increase in Meat Imports After Underwood Tariff Takes Effect
Washington reports sharp rises in imports of fresh canned and cured meats since the Underwood tariff. In June, 48,648,023 pounds were imported, including 27,305,948 pounds of fresh beef mainly from Australia and Argentina. The fiscal year 1914 shows fewer cattle and calves slaughtered but more sheep and swine, with overall shifts in federal inspection figures.
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Washington
Department of Gericulture
Hibernians Told of Home Rule Situation
In Norfolk Virginia on July 22 President James J Regan spoke to the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention. He warned that a few intolerant voices were stirring anti home rule sentiment while promoting racial and religious prejudice. The order’s military branch proposed fundraising for the Treland cause. The president said the group grows as a stabilizing force for the republic and the juvenile committee reported 4200 members.
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Order of Hibernians
James J. Regan
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Republic
Order
Four Killed and Twenty One Injured in Trolley Collision
West Port Conn July 19 23 Four persons killed and twenty one injured in a head on collision tonight between a train of three trolley cars carrying Sunday school picnickers and a trolley freight. The accident happened at a sharp curve on a down grade. Trains were speeding. None of the injured is believed to be in a critical condition.
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West Port
Conn
Sal Poth
District Conference Opens Sunday School Meetings in Griffin
Rev. E G Simmons presiding elder opened the Griffin district conference with Sunday School convention and Allen Christian Endeavor League meetings. Rev J H Hall elected secretary and Rev M Drake assistant. Work of the district reported in good shape.
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E.G. Simmons
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