Babe Ruth celebration echoes as Red Sox beat White Sox 4 to 2
At Comiskey Park the Red Sox defeated Eddie Cicotte 4 to 2 as Joe Jackson led Chicago’s offense though a sixth inning collision hindered another scoring chance. Jackson’s three base hit and Strunk’s two-base hits highlighted Boston’s offense while Elmer Myers joined the roster. Earl Eby is eyed as America’s 800-meter hope for Antwerp.
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Sox Liftings and Slips Slide By in Tight Contest
Weaver mishandled slow bounders at third but his two errors did not affect the outcome. Jones showed shaky control early, issuing three walks with Seibold at fault twice. In the second, Schalk and Cicotte loaded the bases on a walk and a single as Seibold walked again. Eddie Collins struck out as a pinch. Strunk started in center for Felsch who was sidelined with a sore.
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Browns win out in 9th Batfest
St. Louis defeated Washington 2 to 1 after three straight singles in the ninth inning. The late rally produced the decisive run as officials marked the game in St. Louis on August 5.
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Ruth belts 39th home run in Detroit win
Babe Ruth hit his 29th homer of the season in Detroit as the Yankees fell to the Tigers 7 to 1 in the opener of the series. Detroit authored the victory.
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Yale Names Freshman Football Coach Ches ter Laroche
Chester James Laroche of Roxbury Massachusetts was appointed Yale freshman football coach for the coming season. He played quarterback and halfback for three seasons and prepared for Yale at Exeter.
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Eby Faces Elite Field in Half Mile Showdown
The American contender Eby battles top runners from Sweden and France, including Oxford's G. D. Rudd, a marvel at the half mile. Meredith holds the record at 1m 21.5s, but a clash with Eby and Rudd could eclipse it as the race unfolds.
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Open golf postponed as two regional events clash
The Rockport Golf Club pushes its open tournament to August 27 and 28 to avoid conflicting with the Hatherly Country Club event. About 200 players are expected. notable entrants include Paul Tewksbury from Philadelphia and Francis Ouimet.
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East and West Win at Tennis Semifinals
Seabright New Jersey hosts semifinal matches at the Sea bright Lawn Tennis Club with Watson M. Washburn representing the West Side Tennis Club and Wills E. Davis from San Francisco winning men’s singles. Eleanor Tennant of Los Angeles and Marion Zinderstein of Boston advance in women’s singles, with Tennant defeating Edith Sigourney 6 0 6 2.
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Jamaica Plain Plans 10 Mile Road Race Event
Jamaica Plain Council to stage a 10 mile road race with its second annual lawn party on Saturday September 1 The council aims to establish this race as an annual affair and promises top prizes to attract competitors Entries should be mailed to William P Murphy K of C club Green Street Jamaica Plain
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Talbots rout Whites 26 7 at Soldiers Field in league race
Talbots defeated Whites yesterday by 26 to 7 in the Department Store races at Soldiers Field. Murray pitched well for Talbots allowing three hits while striking out eight. O Connell Hickey and White singled for Talbots and McDonald starred for Whites with base running and batting. Billy McVicar enters a distance race lineup for Scotch games with Jimmy and Tom Henigan leading the pack and Cecil Leath of the B A A also entered.
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Hutchinson Wins Western Open Golf Championship
Jock Hutchinson of the Glenview Club Chicago captured the Western Golf Association open title at Olympia Fields with 296 strokes for 72 holes, narrowly beating Barnes of St Louis by one stroke to end his three year run as champion.
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Barnes Narrowly Wins After Late Drama in Golf Meet
Harry Hampton of Richmond and C W Hackney of Atlantic City tied for second as Jim Barnes failed to clinch after a dramatic finish. Barnes drove across a creek but failed to hole the last putt by an inch, leaving Hutchinson leader with a near upset in a grueling 72 hole event.
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Canada to Challenge for America's Cup from Canada
A. G. Ross, a Canadian yachting enthusiast, telegraphed J. Pierpont Morgan that a Canadian yacht club will present a formal challenge for the America's Cup in 1922. Ross says funds of 1,009,000 to 2,000,000 dollars can be raised by subscription to support the challenge and a Canadian committee will oversee the fund.
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Major league clubs chase Eastern league stars
New Haven Aug. 5. Boston and New York majors seek Eastern league standouts Eddie Goebel of Springfield Ray Grimes of Bridgeport and Red Torpey of New Haven. Boston bid 7600 for Goebel while Grimes draws bids from Chicago Detroit and Giants. Giants target Bill Skiff and George Shinaut as Nagle and Nutter of New Haven may join Boston. St Louis Nationals submit large offer for Torpey.
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New Golf Rule Changes Adopted by USGA and R&A
A joint USGA committee, after discussions with St Andrews, issued a uniform code for golf rules covering the stymie lost ball penalties amateur and professional definitions and the standardized ball. Changes take effect in September 1920 with the standard ball ruling in May 1921.
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Martin Wins Thrilling 12 Round Bout Over Jawson
Vincent Martin of Boston defeated Joe Jawson formerly of Milwaukee now in Boston after 12 hard rounds in Quincy. Jawson led early but Martin finished strong and cleanly won on points by referee Powers. Delmont challenged a rematch within three weeks while promoters offered to stage it. More than 1500 spectators watched.
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Grudge Race Set For Pro Bikers Final Showdown
The event features Chapman, Wiley, and Didier in a three way grudge race over 35 miles with Manager Butler arranging the clash. Didier seeks a meeting with Chapman and Hill may join the pursuit race as part of an expanded card including amateur and pro events.
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Detroit eliminates Boston in national tournament semifinal
Detroit defeated Boston 12 to 6 in St Paul to advance to face Garry Herrman trophy contenders. Smith pitched six innings with shaky support as Boston faded after a hot start, while Detroit capitalized on miscues and timely hits to seize control late.
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