Bluefield Tops Pocahontas Bramwell 9-5 In Bluefield Pitch Clash
Bluefield slugger Hayworth belts two home runs and a single as the Bluefield club defeats Pocahontas Bramwell 9-5 in four innings. Cy Smith took the loss for Bramwell while Malcolm Ross earned the win for Bluefield amid sharp defense from Dreifus and Price.
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Binefield
Bramwell
Fort- Ler
Hall
Price
Suhimen
Waldron
Mundy
Whitlock
Fortner
Heiman
Noble
Hayworth
Dreifus
Moore
McMillan
Heisman
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Peta-Bramwell
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Kelly
Baseball scores and upcoming AL matchups listed
Yesterday results show Washington 2 New York 0 and St. Louis 10 Cleveland 7 with Philadelphia and Boston 3 Detroit Chicago not scheduled. TodaySt Louis visits Cleveland Detroit plays Chicago New York faces Washington Philadelphia meets Boston in two games.
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Heavyweight saga and boxing satire from early press
The text mocks Tex O Rourke abandoning plans for an English heavyweight champion and proposes absurd alternatives with Gene Tunney, Jack Dempsey, and Houdini. It parodies celebrity culture, suggests an “open bank book” past for Dempsey, and playfully speculates on spectacle over sport.
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Tex O'Rourke
Mr. Houdini
Luther Burbank
Mr. Dempsey
Mr. O'Rourke
Dempsey
Pirates pound out 14 to 6 victory over Cincinnati
Pirates hammered Cincinnati 14 to 6 in game one of a two game set in Pittsburgh. McLouis and Moore starred at bat as five runs came in the first two innings and six in the eighth. Cincinnati used five pinch hitters and never challenged.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgers
Mclouis
Moore
Syracuse and Rochester Victors in Mixed Baseball Card
Syracuse beat Baltimore 5 to 3 while Rochester routed Reading 12 to 0. In the second Rochester game Reading was trailing 2 to 0 after seven innings. Toronto faced Providence on wet grounds and Buffalo played Jersey City in a doubleheader on August 12.
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Rochester
Reading
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Jersey City
Baseball Scores From Southern Association Standings
Southern Association results show Birmingham 3 Braves over Atlanta 6. New Orleans 8 over Mobile 6. Chattanooga 4 vs Nashville 7. Memphis 4. Little Rock 6. Teams listed with scores indicate current league outcomes.
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Atlanta
New Orleans
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Nashville
Memphis
Little Rock
Kansas City Aces Top Toledo 6-3 In Dodgers League Tilt
Kansas City defeats Toledo 6 to 3 as second inning error-prone play and strong hitting lift the Aces. Toledo drops despite a late push. other scores show waukee 14 over Columbus 0 and Indianapolis 11 over St. Paul 5 with Louisville 7 and Minneapolis 3 in standings.
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Reds emerge as contender in National League race
Billy Evans argues the National League battle now resembles a three club contest with the Cincinnati Reds gaining ground on the Giants. He notes Reds pitching strength compensates for weaker hitting and predicts pennant potential despite doubts earlier voiced. Collins praises the White Sox and Chicago approach, while Diegel seeks an unofficial world golf title with Barnes and MacFarlane eyeing September matches.
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Reds
Diegel
Leo Diegel
Barnes
Willie MacFarlane
Jim
Wil Farlane
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New York and Brooklyn Game Debugged Pitch Errors
Left on base stat shows New York seven, Brooklyn six. Base on balls off Bentley for A Brown four, strikes on Bentley two for A Brown three. Deaths unclear. Deatley and Dean noted in eighth inning loss as De an winning ace Bentley. Passed ball common. Umpires Kiem Mick and Mc Laughlin. Time 1 57.
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Chicago Triumphs Over St. Louis 9 3 in Slugfest
Chicago Cubs defeated St. Louis 9 to 3 to clinch the series. Brooks and Meres connected on key hits as Gonzales struggled for St. Louis. Pitching by Alexander and Gonzales helped Chicago pull away late.
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Vane Eee
Cabeten
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Brooks
Mere Rac
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O'Farrell
Braves and Phillies spark high scoring tilt in Philadelphia
Aug 14 The Boston Braves and Philadelphia Nationals produced a hitting barrage with Philadelphia winning 11 to 8. Leach a rookie outfielder for Philadelphia hit two two run homers. Score by innings shows Boston 0 0 2 0 3 2 0 0 1 and Philadelphia 2 1 1 0 2 1 3x with final totals 16 hits 5 errors.
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Nationals
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Smith
Ryan
Kamp
Vargas
Dibson
Carlson
Botts
Henline
Gun Club Opens Weekend Shoot For President Trophy
Bluefield Gun Club members begin weekend practice as traps open at 1:30 PM for members to complete the 500 shot requirement. Officials note some members have fired 600 rounds this season and aim to boost participation ahead of the late October tournament. By week start each shooter will learn their total shots and season average up to August 8.
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Bluefield Gan Club
3 Year Old Trotters Top World Records At North Randall
Wire Worthy wins Rainy Day sweepstakes consolation for two-year-old trotters and Gordon Dillon captures the Sportsman race for three-year-olds as world trotting and pacing records are smashed at North Randall Grand Circuit meeting. Wire Worthy owned by J Merkle of Columbus Ohio and driven by Ben White of Lexington Kentucky. Gordon Dillon dominates the inaugural Sports race.
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Twain-era Harness Racing Recap From Louisville Track
The report details multiple heats and winners in a harness racing meet. Truax set a mile and an eighth record for 2:19 pace, with car driver Richard McMahon aboard. Miss Czar Moko swept 2:08 events, while Tarzan Grattan conquered two heats and Bonnie Watts claimed extended-distance wins.
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Richard McMahon
Lexington
Strong Worthy
Czar Moko
Memphis
Tarzan Grattan
Jakie O'Connor
Nate Watts
Omie Iimaiming
Allune Blades
Bonnie Watts
Kinsey Brothers Reach Tennis Finals in Snow's Invite
Howard Kinsey defeats Norton in straight sets to reach the singles final and pairs with his brother to win a doubles semi, setting up a championship clash with George Lott and Brian Norton. Lott and Norton advanced in doubles by beating Ogden and Californians.
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Elimin Norton
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Cedrie Ner
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Louis Katheimer
Lewis White Yeans
Brian J. C. Norton
George M. Lott
You Californians
Record L. Ogden
Grady Registered High Voth Victory Totals
The report covers multiple baseball games with final scores and key plays. In one game Boston offense led by Bishor Miller and others produced scoring bursts. Gray contributed on the mound with six strikeouts. St Louis beat Cleveland 10 to 7 as Ken Williams hit his 25th homer and left the game after being hit by a pitch. Washington topped New York 2 to 0 as Bis’s double drove in the decisive run in the eighth.
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Australia advances to third round in tourney
Montréal Aug 14 Australia moved into the third round by winning the doubles with Canada Patterson and Hawkes defeated Croker and Wright 6 0 6 2 6 . The victory gives Australia a third straight win over Canada and advances them in the series. Patterson endured a bout of ptomaine poisoning but played vigorously.
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John B. Hawkes
Willard F. Croker
Jack Wright
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Will Reeme Charged With Indecent Mail Reads
Kansas City August 14 The federal government charged Will K. Reeme a prominent local crusader with sending indecent communications through the mails He confessed after threatening the life of Andrew Mellon secretary of the treasury The case challenged existing statutes and a new charge covers the mail matter
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Will K. Reeme
Andrew W. Mellon
the Treasury
Boosters Day Looms For Poca Bramwell Bluefield Clash
Boosters Day features Poca Bramwell and Bluefield as the two clubs meet at the fair precast afternoon. Bluefield seeks parity with the Indians who hold a three game edge. Rattle Stone may start for Blue-Grays while Jess Nidiffer or Lefty Thomas swing for Poca Bramwell. Lefty Ross earned his eighth straight win yesterday fueling optimism. Admission is one dollar, with tickets sold downtown for fans unable to attend.
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Princemen
Cy Smith
Lefty Ross
Indians
Hayworth
Blue Grays
North Carolina
Smith
Malcolm Ross
Bramwell
Redskins
Doc Driefus
Lumber Price
Whitlock
Driefus
Tulane Flash
John Mundy
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Laear Whitlock
Manacer Mac
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Heisman
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Biche Ee Price
Owe
Suhrmann
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Heilman
BOW
Beedaateens
Vandenberg
Jess Nidiffer
Lefty Thomas
Pocatramwell
Blue-Grays
Early Baseball Standings From Chicago to New York
New York defeated Cincinnati 18 to 6 while Chicago pressed in the standings. The Pirates pitched well with Bluege contributing a key double and two passes on bases. Philadelphia led the league with a 71 win pace, while Washington and the Giants showcased a pitcher’s change in form boosting their teams. Ken Williams hit his 25th homer as the Browns topped the Indians 10 to 7.
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Mike Metigue Matched To Box Young Martiro At Coney Island
Mike M a former world lightweight champion was matched to box Young Martiro of New Orleans in a twelve round feature at Coney Island Stadium on August 21. Other bouts on the card include Bob Lawson of Atlanta and Jack Demare of York in a twelve rounder with Jimmy Silat of Buffalo and Maxey Bloom of New York in a six round.
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Box Young Martiro
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Young Martillo
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T Bob Lawson
Atlanta
Jack Demare
York
Jimmy Silat
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Cubs Win Hami Fought Game 10-5 Over Memorial Ave Ti
The South Bluefield Cube defeated the Memorial Avenue Ti 10 to 5 in a hard fought matchup. Hill fanned fourteen while Graham struck out twelve as both starters worked well despite uneven fielding support from teammates.
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