Gans Makes Final Journey to Baltimore to See Mother
Joe Gans former lightweight champion barely weighs 90 pounds as he is transported from Chicago to Baltimore by train. Doctors say only extreme effort and his own will can still save him to reach his mother and say goodbye.
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National and American Baseball Schedule Summary
National games include Cincinnati at Boston for two games, St. Louis at Brooklyn for two, and Chicago at New York. American matchups feature Boston at Cleveland for two, Philadelphia at St. Louis, New York at Detroit, and Washington at Chicago. New England region lists Lowell at Lawrence, Fall River at Brockton, Worcester at Haverhill, and Ken Bedford at Lynn.
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Senators and Browns Each Capture a Game
In a St. Louis double header today the Senators and Browns won one game each. Johnson pitched the first game defeating St. Louis 9 to 1, including a shutout until an error in the ninth allowed a run. Lake shut out the Browns in the second game as Washington won 5 to 0.
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Marshall Edges John In International Masters Clash
In Homburg on August 4, the American Marshall defeated John in the 15th round of the international chess masters tournament. Standings show Schlechter leading 16½ to 2½, Niemzowitsch 9½ to 5½, Duras 9 to 4, Spielmann 9 to 6, Teichmann 8½ to 5½, and Marshall 8 to 6.
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Local District Scores Snapshot from Evening Games
Waterbury 5 Northampton 2. Bridgeport 4 Holyoke 1. Hartford 2 New Haven 1. Springfield 8 New Britain 5. Scores reflect a busy regional baseball schedule with competitive matchups across four cities.
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Lynn Loses In The Ninth In New England Match
Fall River defeats Lynn 5 to 4 in a rain shortened game. In the ninth inning with two outs Butler doubled then Weaver singled to score the winning run. McIntyre and Butler posted two base hits while several players contributed in the field and at the plate for Fall River.
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Cubs Win Third Straight Over Giants 5-1
Chicago topped New York 5 to 1 as Brown outpitched Ames. Five hits in the sixth inning capped by Schulte’s four bagger produced the Cubs’ decisive rally. New York’s lone run came on Devore and Snodgrass singles and Doyle’s RBI infield out.
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Pirates Slug Hard and Whitewash the Phillies
Pittsburg hit the Pale horse off the rubber in the fifth inning and won easily as Babe Adams on the mound had one of his good days in the box.
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Firemen to Meet Soldier Team at American League Grounds
The Boston Fire Department and Fort Strong baseball nines clash at 10 30 am at the American League grounds in a fast morning contest. The firemen, on a brisk run, aim to vanquish the soldiers who have three defeats this year. Manager J P Maloney plans to host the New York fire department nine on September 3 at the same venue.
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Reds Hit Double Header With Doves This Afternoon
The Cincinnati Reds prepare for a double header against the Doves at the local park as Sunday action continues. The Reds look to bounce back after a challenging stretch and improve their standing with key base running and defense noted by managers.
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Fanning Bee Loses License Over Late Closure
In St Louis on August 4, Bill Joyce a former major league star lost his saloon license after staying open past midnight July 25 while chatting with Manager McGraw of the New York Nationals. Excise Commissioner Caulfield heard Joyce admit 12:50 a.m. closure but deny selling drinks after midnight. Sam Crane and McGraw were present. Joyce says only baseball talk occurred until police arrived.
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Boston 1915 Games Medal Design Adopted
The Boston boys' games committee selects a uniform medal design for first and second place in preliminary track and swimming events. First prize medals are solid silver and second prizes solid bronze. Cups for final meet at Wood Island on Aug 27 are not finalized, but cups will be awarded for top teams in relay races.
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Bustling Ohio Town Latched Onto Birdie Cree
In Cleveland the so called smash-up kid known as Birdie Cree drew big crowds and provoked strong fan reactions. Local chatter suggests his actions in town have left a controversial impression and may not read well in print.
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Red Sox Recruit Bert Leidchen Receives Gold Watch
Bert Lei chen the Detroit lad who travels with the Red Sox on the road was given a magnificent gold watch in Detroit. Secretary Bresler of the Detroit club presented the gift as Donovan weighs giving him a trial in the infield. Fans praise his hard natural batting and see him joining the Speed Boys lineup.
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Fast Base Runners Highlight Old Organization Lineup
The article touts a speedy outfield led by Bescher Paskett Egan and Mitchell as the league’s fastest baserunning unit. Bescher, who stole 54 last season, has 38 steals so far this year while batting strongly. Paskett trails with 33 steals, Egan 26, and Mitchell 23 as top baserunners.
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Giftline Wins Free-for-All Pace at Grand Circuit Meet
At DetroitFair Grounds Aug 4 Giftline took an easy victory in the free-for-all pace as other heats produced times under 2:08 on a fast track. Ella Ambulator beat Arcyfras by a neck in heat three while Walter Hal dominated the final heat for heat winners. Annette R. won the 2:16 trot after Alfonso withdrew lameness. Nellie G. led the 2:15 pace with Hallie Loo and Willie Benton among notable contenders.
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Magnolia Tennis Finals Set After Weather Delay
In Magnolia on Aug 4, the annual Magnolia tennis tournament continued on Ocean Side courts despite poor weather. Semi finals in women's doubles produced a final between Helen Penhallow and Helen Morse against Eleonora Sears and Susanne Thayer for 10:30 tomorrow.
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First Midsum Mer Regatta at Duxbury Yacht Club
The first regatta race around Duxbury bay featured the 18-foot class with Osprey leading from start to finish despite back stay damage and a brief stop for repairs. Croatan contended, while in the 15-foot class Curlew led the fleet with Wilhelmina and Thomas Weston’s boat close behind, finishing with a clear margin.
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Cambridge team seeks strong away game August sixth
Owing to cancellation the St Paul A A of Cambridge has no game Saturday August 6 and seeks a strong opponent away from home. Edward F. Sullivan Cambridge 598.
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Noved Horses to Compete in Inter Club Driving Show
The fourth matinee of the Inter Club Association brings Greater Boston trotters and pacers to Combination Park Medford on Saturday at 2 p.m. A stellar field includes Chase 2 07 4, Mack Mack 2 08, Easter Direct 2 09 1 2 and challengers Reliance Cascade. Racers called promptly at 2 o clock.
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Local boats lag in Day Cup series race
Marblehead August 4 The Day cup interstate 18 foot knock about series hinges on Narragansett Bay boats finishing top four tomorrow. Kittiwake V won today while Hugs and Arrow of Narragansett Bay placed second and third Bat finished fifth Aurora and Dorden placed fourth and sixth.
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