Reds Beat Beantown in Twin Bill at League Park
Cincinnati Reds overpower Boston in both games at League Park, 4–1 and 7–2, to clinch sixth place. Huggins shines with crucial hits, Kruger and Ganzel also contribute, while Boukes struggles in the opener and Cy Young is knocked around in the matinee. 12,000 fans witness strong defense and steady pitching as Red twirlers hold Tenney’s men in check.
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League Park
Reds
Bostons
Tenney
Coakley
Weimer
Young Boukes
Andy Coakley
Little Huggins
Cy Young
Huggins
Giants
Cy Strong
Ganzel
Kruger
Mowry
Odwell
Lobert
Mitchell
Beaumont
Bates
McLean
Mowrey
Boston
Bridwell
Ib Er
Brain
C. F
Randall
Ritchey
Needham
Young
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Sbiowri
Thoroughbreds Open Saratoga Season Beset by Pageantry and Caution
Saratoga N Y Aug 4 The thoroughbred racing season opens tomorrow at 2 30 featuring the Saratoga handicap with about 10 starters including Ironsides McCarter Running Water and Dandelion. The event is expected to attract top owners and horses as the town welcomes a crowded summer influx amid heightened scrutiny of racing laws and bookmaking. John W Gates sails to Europe reducing observer anxiety about raids. Boston visitors and other guests flood Saratoga with hotel rooms fully booked as nervous excitement mingles with festival atmosphere.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Racing Association
Ironsides
McCarter
Running Water
Dandelion
John W. Gates
Europe
Moran Delivers Walkoff In 12th In Exciting Chicago Win
Moran hit a home run in the 12th inning to lift Chicago past New York. Two-base hits by Browne Doyle Howard Strang. sacrifices by Tinker Bresnahan. Steinfeldt Browne Strang stole bases. errors, walks, and double plays noted. Time 2h 7m. Umpires Klem Emslie.
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Young
Cucina Si Soso
Ccs Ee
Proguge
Ganzel
Beaumont
Mitchell
Bates
Huggins
Odwell
Weimer
Tenney
Cincinnati
Boston
McLean
O’day
Carpenter
Chicago
Moran
Kee
New York
Browne
Doyle
Howard
Strang
Tinker
Bresnahan
Steinfeldt
Shannon
Dahlen
Evers
Reulbach
McGinnity
Klem and
Emslie
Slagle
Sheckard
Potaleses Cacnbs
AB BH Po E
Devlin
C. Fere Tees
McGann
American basketball doubleheader results listed
The card lists matchups including St Louis at Boston and Chicago at New York with Cleveland at Philadelphia and Detroit at Washington as part of a broader schedule summary.
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National
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cleveland
Detroit
Washington
A. A. U. After College Stars Face Disqualification
The A A U bans top track figures J B Taylor and Guy Haskins as it severs ties with the Canadian A A U. The move threatens their Metropolis meet prospects and hints at a broader purge of unattached college athletes. Rumors say entry lists will be scrutinized as a conflict grows between Irish American A C and the A A U.
Readville Grand Circuit Notes and Harness Racing Tidbits
Astro L holds the record for the Charles River speedway with 1:02. Bell Bird, 3, at 2:11 owned by R. B. Williams. Empire City at Yonkers closed to harness horses ahead of the running meeting, many trainers moving to Poughkeepsie. Sherbrooke, P Q fair hosts one of the North’s largest harness events. Readville entries close Aug 6, Readville Grand Circuit opens in two weeks. George Webb consulted with C. M. Jewett on Sweet Marie’s Readville Grand Circuit appearance. Guy Thistle siring Lotta 2:09 is half brother to Guy Axworthy 2:08. Steinway sire of Thornway at Walter Cox’s stable with a 2:06% Detroit record. Rudy Kip 2:04% moved to Ranger, then to Tommy Murphy for work. 3-year-old race at Cleveland won by Bell Bird in 2:11 1/4. David McClary moves from Hartford to Empire City to train and has a stable on the New York speedway. Mrs. Young by Wilkes 2:24% dam of Young Miss and Bingen 2:06 now a productive broodmare, dam of Kings Mantle 2:19% and Our King 2:16%. Henry Titer has a brother to Bingen expected to drive in 2:20 before harvest moon. Detroit meeting may be last Grand Circuit meet there. A sister to Reproachless 2:04 exists. Direct Hal mares lineage from Regent’s Last dam in Johnson Farm, Canton. Boston men to Buffalo Race Week attendances. Matinee at Readville Wednesday. Maine and Bay State horsemen doing well in New Brunswick.
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Charles River
Bell Bird
R. B. Williams
Empire City
Yonkers
N. Y
Poughkeepsie
Sherbrook
P. Q
Newport
Readville
George Webb
C. M. Jewett
Sweet Marie
Guy Thistle
Lotta
Lady Thistle
Crabtree
Guy Axworthy
Lillian Wilkes
Steinway
Thornway
Walter Cox
Detroit
Stilletto CC
Burt Fowler
Rudy Kip
Tommy Murphy
Murphy
Cleveland
Lon McDonald
David McClary
Star Pointer
Morning Star
Hartford
Conn
New York Speedway
Mrs. Young
Wilkes
Young Miss
Bingen
King’s Mantle
Henry Titer
James Timothy
Lexington
Regent's Last
Johnson Farm
Canton
Boston
Buffalo
State of Maine
Bay State
New Brunswick
Montreal Buffalo split scores and locations
The record lists results from multiple games: Montreal 5 Buffalo 1 in Montreal, Providence 12 Jersey City 6 and 1 0 in two games at Jersey City, and Newark 9 Baltimore 6 at Newark. The terse notes reflect a sports doubleheader sequence with varying venues and scores.
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Montreal
Buffalo
Rocky Point
R. I
Providence
Jersey City
Newark
Baltimore
Conn League Result at Waterbury Two-Game Set
In Waterbury New London won the second game 3 0 after a 0 0 draw in the first game. The Waterbury results show New London taking both ends of the Connecticut league competition in a two game series.
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Waterbury
New London
Christie Aims to Set Auto Records at Brighton Beach
Walter Christie, sole American in the recent Grand Prix of France, plans to test gears on his 135 horsepower front wheel racer at Brighton Beach next Friday. He will race in practice spins before the 24 hour event, with Montague Roberts, Maurice Bernin, Emanuel Cedrino, Guy Vaughan, and J B Ryall in short events. Christie and mechanic Louis Strang will attempt to drive the full 24 hours without relief, with a Packard Stearns match race also on the card if held.
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New York
Walter Christi
Automobile Club of France
Dieppe
Brighton Beach
Christie
Long Island Automobile Club
Montague Roberts
Thomas
Maurice Bernin
Renault
Emanuel Cedrino
Fiat
Guy Vaughan
Stearns
de Dietrich
Cadillac
Louis Strang
Mr. Christie
Wild Baseball Ruminations From a Satirical Spoonerism Era
A collage of comic chatter critiques baseball and track figures. John Anderson quits over weariness of the game. Frank Coleman and New York runners receive playful jabs. The piece riffs on Old Home Week, Limeburg, and whimsical local figures with a satirical tone.
Baseball Notes Reflect Shifts in 1920s St Louis and Boston
Bill Dineen to pitch today for St. Louis against old teammates. Boston clubs may both boast .300 hitters. Bridwell's first extra base hits of the week. Pruitt to relieve and take a fall for the Browns. Five games with the White Sox looming, then McGuire’s men head to Sox on their soil. Umpires appear off this season. Lajoie facing issues with Stovall. Fans may see a changed Naps lineup on the home return. Connie Mack urged to curb the erratic Waddell and keep him ready.
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Bill Dineen
St. Louis
Boston
Bridwell
Pruitt
Browns
White Sox
McGuire
Sox
Lajoie
Stovall
Naps
Waddell
Connie Mack
Congalton presses Parent for batting honors in Boston
The Boston Americans show improved stick work with Congalton rising to within reach of leader Freddie Parent who sits at .313. Barrett and Sullivan gain, Knight improves, while Armbruster slips to .079. Beaumont leads the Nationals with a strong average and stolen bases, Dave Brain climbing toward the top with .277.
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Boston Americans
Congalton
Grimshaw
Freddie Parent
Barrett
Sullivan
Knight
Ures
Armbruster
Beaumont
Boston Nationals
Dave Brain
Ginger
Brain
Ave
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HR. Parent
Ungland
Ferris
Young
C. Seee
Winter
P . Eeee
Hoey
Glaze
Waginer
Eee
Shaw
Tannehill
Utility
Oberlin
Origer
Pruitt
Weekend boxing schedule hints at quiet fall campaign
In New York six round bout Billy Glover vs Johnny Crohan leads a sparse week. Willie Fitzgerald meets Joe Gregg in Peoria after a draw in Indianapolis. Rafe Turner resumes in San Diego against Jack Clifford while Dick Grant fights Johnny Burns in New York. Cyclone Thompson faces Jack O Keefe in Seattle with O Keefe returning after a layoff. Morris Harris disappears from Chelsea Langford challenge as Jerry Gaines meets Fred Bradley in Chelsea in ten rounds. J F P Woodstock Vt notes further bouts and prefaces Tex Rickard at Northern Saloon Goldfield Nev.
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Johnny Crohan
New York
Willie Fitzgerald
Joe Gregg
Peoria
Rafe Turner
J. Clifford
San Diego
Cal
Dick Grant
J. Burns
Cyclone Thompson
Jack O'Keefe
Seattle
Wash
I'red Bradley
Jerry Gaines
Belfield
Walcott
John Henderson
Kid McDonald
Young Ford
Kid Smith
Young McCarron
Winnisimmer A. C
Chelsea
Brown
Rockaway
N. Y
South Boston
Johnny Crahgan
Croan
Brooklyn
Ill
Fitz
Gregg
Indianapolis
Boston
Jimmy Gardner
Lowell
Jack Clifford
Morris Harris
Philadelphia
Sam Langford
Langford
Harris
Providence
Nova Scotia
Jerry Gains
Cambridge
Fred Bradley
Roxbury
Gaines
Jerry
Woodstock
Tex Rickard
Northern Saioon
Goldfield
Nev
McGovern
Gans
Chicago
Amateur Games Seek Youth Teams in Charlestown and Cambridge
Classified sports notice lists 17 and 14 year old teams with contacts J Barry T O Malley F Miller W Gott and others. Revere Town team seeks fast semi pro action with away Saturdays. contact P B Moore at 7600 Oxford.
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Twilights
J. Barry
Corey Street
Charlestown
Jordan Marsh
Albert Vezina
Calumet Street
Roxbury
Revere Town
Moore
Oxford
Fogler Restores Challenge to Moran at Chelsea Track
Joe Fogler the six day cycle champion issues a $100 challenge to James Moran for a unpaced race next Saturday night at Chelsea track. Moran is expected to accept and backers may cover the stake. Last Saturday at Revere the pair rode a grueling unpaced mile after mile with Moran sprinting at 10 miles and Fogler responding before Fogler’s front tire exploded at 14.5 miles, allowing Moran to win.
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Joe Fogler
James Moran
Revere
Chelsea
Fogler
Moran
Beach Oval
New Yorker
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