Scottish Day at Caledonian Grove Brings Big Athletic Card
West Roxbury hosts a Scottish Day with races from the State House to Caledonian Grove. The program features the Caledonian modified Marathon, Walter Scott mile, 6 mile professional, and open events while boxing stars like Benny Leonard and Freddie Welsh loom large in the sport world. Joe Higgins misses the Scott mile due to a regiment furlough, replaced by Mike De Vanney in the key race.
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State House
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White Sox Find Fan Buck Weaver’s Early Career
Report mentions Buck Weaver joining the White Sox in 1911 and being sent to San Francisco before returning to Comiskey Park the following season. It discusses fan perceptions and notes on championship boxing rules and the August 25 New England athletic championships.
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Buck Weaver
White Sox
Soas
San Francisco
Comiskey
White Sox blank Athletics in Philadelphia
Chicago pitcher Scott allowed no runs while his defense backed him with solid plays as the White Sox defeated Philadelphia 4 to 0. Seibold's wild start led to the decisive first inning, with Leibold Risberg Schalk and Gandil contributing on offense and defense.
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Philadelphia
A. Vetbold
Tamieson
Collins
Grover
Weaver
Bodie If
E.colling
Tuckeson
McInnis
Felsch
Schang
Gandil
Colinley
OY Risberg
Duganas
Schalk
Leibold
Beott
Anderson
Toledo 3 Louisville 0 and other scores
Score report lists Toledo defeating Louisville 3 to 0, Columbus 1 over Indianapolis 0, and Kansas City 8 to Milwaukee 2 in a concise sports brief.
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Toledo
Louisville
Columbus
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Milwaukee
French Champion Badoud Set for Friday Night Bout
Albert Badoud the French welter champion was matched to meet Tommy Robson of Malden in a 12 round feature at the Commercial A C next Friday. Robson, who drew with Britton and is linked to Lew and a welter title shot, raises local interest. Shaver O Brien of South Boston and Dan McCormack of East Boston meet in the 10 round semi final. Two sixes are listed.
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Badoud
Tommy Robson
Malden
Commercial A. C
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Britton
Ted
Lew
Shaver O’brien
South Boston
Dan McCormack
East Boston
Browns Edge Senators 5 4 In Opening Game
St Louis defeats Washington 5 to 4 as Harper struggles for the Senators. Smith Pratt and Severeid contribute for the Browns with key hits. Sotheron and Hamilton hold the mound while Milan and Rice add offense for Washington.
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Sloan
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St Smith
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Ort Harper
Iamilton
Highlanders Hit Hard by Tigers In New York Game
Detroit pummeled New York pitching for 21 bases and 10 to 3 win as Burns drove in four with a triple a double and a single and Cobb homered and added two singles. Umpire Dineen sent Donovan Nana maker and Shawkey from the field after a disputed call.
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Cobb
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Shawkey
Dineen
Nunamaker
Bush
Vitt
Cobh
Veach
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Pipp
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Baker
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Worcester
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Pott'ger
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Conway
Brown
Dempsey
Murray
Wilder
Gross
Helfrich
Gardella
Messenger
Dein Inger
Canavan
Durning
Connolly
Odd Fellows Outing at Lexington Park Today
The Odd Fellows of North Cambridge hold their annual outing at Lexington Park today featuring athletic sports and games including a baseball game.
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North Cambridge
Lexington Park
Scotch Caledonian Marathon Preview
Victor McAuley the Canadian is a slight favorite to win the Scotch Caledonian modified Marathon. The race starts from in front of the State House at 1 45 this afternoon amid a strong field, with expectations he may repeat last year's victory and trophy win.
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Victor McAuley
State House
Marathoners Ready for Boston Rivalry Among Notables
Boston racers prepare for a major meet headed by Carl Linder Arthur Rothe Clarence De Mar and other elites. Runners start at the State House with Mayor Curley and finish on Caledonian Grove track as Walter Scott mile and five mile professional events draw strong fields. Notables include Willie Kolehmainen Billy Queal Jimmy Fitzgerald Ted Crooks and Joe Silva among others.
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Boston
State House
Curley
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Caledonian Grove
Grove
Joe Higgins
New York
A. C
Higgins
New York Guards
Mike Devanney
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Metropolitan Association
Paul Bentley
Tip O'Neil
Harrigan
Arthur Rathgeb
Willie Kolehmainen
Billy Queal
Jimmy Fitzgerald
Australia
Ted Crooks
Fall River
Joe Silva
Bill Prouty
Hyde Park
Cubs Shut Out Phillies 2 To 0 In Chicago
Cy Williams drove in a run with a first inning single and scored another on Williams triple as Chicago edged Philadelphia 2 to 0. Phil Douglas scattered five hits over seven innings, allowing no baserunners past second as the Cubs delivered the shutout.
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Mann
Sea Bright Tennis Doubles Show Tight Race
Inman and Mahan remained undefeated in the Sea Bright Lawn Tennis and Cricket Club special invitation tournament. They won their doubles match against Behr and Niles in straight sets, while Behr and Niles then defeated Ward and Plummer in three sets.
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Indians Edge Red Sox 2 1. Boston Falls Third Straight
Indians beat the Red Sox 2 to 1 as Bagby silences Ruth and crew despite eight Boston hits. A costly eighth inning error and timely Cleveland sacrifices produce the deciding run, while Larry Gardner shines at third for the champions.
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Gardner
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O'Neill
Graney
Hooper
Joe Wood
Tillie Walker
Lexington Golf Club hosts fifth round of trophy tournament
The fifth round of the season's trophy tournament will be played this afternoon at the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington. The event will be an is one handicap medal tourney.
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Lexington Golf Club
North Lexington
Baseball Schedules Distinct Matchups Across Leagues
In the American League Cleveland plays Boston Detroit versus New York Chicago faces Philadelphia St Louis meets Washington. National League games include Boston at Pittsburg Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago. Eastern League matchups feature New London at Bridgeport New Haven versus Hartford Lawrence at Springfield and Portland at Worcester.
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Giants Bury Reds 10 to 2 in Series Opener
New York hitters Toney and Reuther tame Cincinnati as Kauff collects four hits and Herzog drives in three. Zimmermann, Fletcher, Robertson and Kauff cross plate, while Reuther and Sallee struggle on the mound in a 10–2 Giants win.
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Birmingham Defeats Nashville 2 0 in Brief Match
Birmingham wins 2 to 0 over Nashville in a concise report. Rain affects travel as teams move toward Atlanta and Chattanooga with limited details on events or lineups.
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Nashville
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Mobile
Little Hosteweet
Atlanta
Braves Top Pirates 5 to 4 in See-Saw Game
In Pittsburg on Aug 3 Boston Braves beat the Pirates 5 to 4 after a back and forth contest. Art Nehf earned the win as he weathered an early Pirates surge and the Braves answered with a late rally to secure the victory.
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Pirates Rally Past Braves In Tight Southpaw Duel
In a high scoring, back and forth game in Boston, Redg fueled a four run burst for Pittsburgh, while Powell and Rehg led late offense. Nehf, Cooper, and Carlson combined for nine innings of effort as Boston fell short 4 to 5 with a decisive seventh inning rally.
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Bigbee
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Debus
George Kelly
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Camp Burrage to Play Winthrop Nine
Camp Burrage faces Winthrop Athletics this afternoon at Winthrop in a game featuring former college stars Eddie Cawley Colby athlete Shoe maker Maine star Harry White Rindge alum Tirell Dartmouth and Steward Montreal veteran from the current league.
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Shoemaker
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Rindge School
Tirell
Dartmouth
Steward
Montreal
Bridgeport and New Haven Split Doubleheader
Eastern League action in New Haven saw Bridgeport win the first game 7 to 1 and New Haven take the second 2 to 1. The Worcester-Portland tilt featured timely hitting and left handed pitching, with Portland and Worcester trading five and six runs respectively in a nine inning affair.
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Sweatt
Lawrence 6 Springfield 1 ends eight-game Springfield streak
Lawrence defeated Springfield 6 to 1 at Aug. 3 game, ending Springfield’s eight game win streak. The box shows Simmons, Hinchman, Schreiber and Gaston among the scorers with Fuller and Schwartje pitching for Lawrence and Springfield respectively.
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Simmons
Hinchhman
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Fuller
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O'Donnell
Gordinier
New London Beats Hartford 1 0 In Pitching Duel
In New London, a third inning two-base hit by Fish drove in Oakes after a walk, giving New London a 1 0 victory over Hartford. Martin and Kennedy pitched strongly, with Kennedy taking the loss and Martin the win as the duel lasted all game.
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Dodgers Defeat Cardinals 3 to 2 on Aug. 3
Brooklyn edges St Louis 3 to 2 as Olson Daubert and Betzel drive in runs. Marquard wins pitcher duel, Doak charged with most runs. three Brooklyn triples highlight offense in a seventh straight win for the Dodgers.
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Wiley to Meet Linart Tonight at Revere Track
George Wiley defends his American cycling title against Victor Linart in a 30 mile motor paced race at the Revere cycle track as the opening event of a double feature. The second race pairs Tom Grimm and George Bowker in a five mile tandem pace. Special judges will rule on accidents.
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Victor Linart
Revere
Tom Grimm
Newark
George Bowker
Lynn
Butler
Scoring Parade Across League Skirmishes
Buffalo defeats Rochester 8 2 while Toronto wins 12 11 against Montreal. Baltimore edges Newark 6 1. Providence over Richmond 10 7 in a set of hockey style results.
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