Two Games at Fenway Park Today
Rain postponed yesterday's start creating a double header at Fenway Park set for 1 30 this afternoon. Babe Ruth May and Mays are listed as day to day with Ruth possibly able to play. Ehmke or James will face the Tigers while Boston hopes for a pitching revival and continued hitting. The club heads to Philadelphia after today’s games and stops at Waterbury on the Western trip.
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Exhibition Lineup Signals Regulars for Barry Match
In American league action Detroit visits Boston for two games while Cleveland heads to New York and St Louis plays Philadelphia. Chicago faces Washington as Boston meets Cincinnati and Brooklyn visits Chicago. New York plays St Louis and Philadelphia meets Pittsburg with Eastern games Springfield at New Haven Worcester at Wartford Lawrence at New London and Portland at Bridgeport Barry has sent word that regulars will be in the lineup.
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Cubs Lose to Dodgers 5 3 in Second Game of Series
Chicago Aug 9 Deal wild throw allowed two runs as Brooklyn beat Chicago 5 to 3. Williams hit a seventh inning homer after Doyle singled, giving the Cubs two runs. Stengel Merkle Olson Doyle Williams drove Chicago’s runs while Douglas pitched well despite uneven support.
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Giants Win 4 1 Over Cardinals In 10th Inning
Meadows faltered in the tenth as New York scored three on four singles a base on balls and an out to beat St Louis 4 to 1 Robertsons triple and Holkes single produced the other New York run Paulette tripled and scored for St Louis in the same frame Cards tied it earlier on a Paulette triple and infield out Schupp earned the win Meadows took the loss with 4 earned runs allowed Schupp struck out six Meadows three Umpires O Day and Harrison Time 2h 7m
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Hockey Scores Across The League Report
Newark defeated Montreal 5 to 1 while Providence routed Buffalo 9 to 4 Toronto tied Providence 9. Albany secured wins as Baltimore and Rochester posted victories Richmond fell in another matchup.
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Atlanta Beats Birmingham Twice In Cancelled Doubleheader
In two games, Atlanta defeats Birmingham 6 to 4 in the first game and 2 to 0 in the second, with seven innings by agreement. Nashville shuts out Little Rock 4 to 0 while Chattanooga also edges Memphis 2 to 0.
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Hartford and Worcester split doubleheader in Hartford
Hartford won the opener 5 to 4 but dropped the second 4 to 0 in a game protested by Worcester. In the Portland game, Burns and Lord led Bridgeport with multiple hits as Durning and Gingras allowed runs. New London beat Lawrence 9 to 2 with Oakes three bases and multiple players scoring.
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Bridgeport Team Struggles With Erratic Fielding
Bridgeport, Conn, August 9. Erratic fielding hampered Bridgeport in a game race. The report notes shaky throws and misplays that unsettled the defense, affecting the score and momentum.
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Pirates Defeat Phillies 5 to 1 in Pittsburg
Pittsburgh pitchers shut down Philadelphia as Alexander exits after five innings. Jacobs struggles with base running limiting scoring. Bancroft misplay and Lavender strong on mound. Stock and Carey power Pirates with two hits each while Jackson plates two runs.
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Banks and Jordan Draw In Cross-Board Checker Championship
In Cedar Point Ohio two 20 game matches between Newell W. Banks of Detroit and Alfred Jordan of London England ended in draws. The contest was billed as the cross-board checker championship.
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Armory Hopes for Better Luck Now
After two weeks of misfortunes Armory A A officials welcomed cheering news when Battling Reddy of New York defeated Eddie O Keefe in Philadelphia. Reddy meets Frankie Britt of New Bedford in the Arena next Tuesday night, a bout that could boost Britt s chances. Mel Coogan of New York who faces Freddie Yelle has strong local support and is seen as unbeatable by some observers.
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Fore River A. C. Meet Promises Fine Saturday At Merrymount
Amateurs and professionals compete in a five mile race with Willie Kolehmainen racing a Billy Queal Jimmy Fitzgerald team. Mike Devaney Tom Halpin Billy Meanix Walter Whalen Clarence Demar and Jimmy Henigan listed among the performers for the Fore River A. C. meet at Merrymount Park Quincy Saturday afternoon. Events include 10 and 600 yard dashes one mile and three mile runs high jump broad jump and running hop step and jump. Halpin makes season bow in the 600 yard dash and contested events for registered amateurs and a five mile professional race.
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Highlanders Fall To Indians In Ten Inning Tilt
Cleveland defeats New York 5 to 2 in ten innings as Hendryx hits a home run and the Indians surge with key runs in the fourth, sixth and tenth. Pipp and Baker figure in the New York lineup as Cul lop yields the decisive damage in extra frames.
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White Sox Defeat Senators 3 to 2
Washington game report shows Chicago wins 3 to 2 with Benz earning the win in 5 2/3 innings, Gallia, Danforth, and Shaw also pitching. Batters Benz 2, Gallia 2, Shaw 3, Danforth 2 strikeouts. hits and errors noted. Bobo and Gharrity contribute.
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Browns Defeat Athletics 2 to 0 in Philadelphia
Davenport pitched for St Louis as they beat Philadelphia 2 to 0. Runs came in the opening inning on solid hitting, then Bush and Johnson shutout the Athletics. Bush relieved in the seventh, and St. Louis secured the win with strong defense and pitching.
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Baseball Scores from St. Paul and Columbus Games
St. Paul swept Kansas City 6 1 and 6 3 in two games. Columbus defeated Toledo 5 2 and 7 1 in two games. Minneapolis crushed Milwaukee 10 0 while Louisville beat Indianapolis 10 4.
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Double header at Fenway as rain aids Sox fans turnout
Rain drenched schedule brings a Fenway Park double bill with the Tigers ready to perform. Cobb seeks to rebound after a slow series start and fans expect him to regain his hitting form this afternoon.
Boxing jabber from Oak Bluffs bulletin board talk
The page features casual banter about boxers Terry and Fitziimons. It notes claim that Fitziimons held two titles simultaneously and comments on Johnny Dundee being Italian with manager Scotty Monteith naming him a Scotch-Wop.
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Printers' Teams To Play Here Monday At Fenway Park
At Fenway Park next Monday the Boston and New York branches of the Union Printers National Baseball League will face off to raise funds for soldiers in France. The return game at Ebbets Field drew crowds, and the Fenway match promises a strong turnout with Mayor Curley expected and John L. Sullivan umpiring. Admission is free. boxes will collect voluntary contributions for Sammies' baseball fund. A military and naval display is being planned with details to follow.
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Chick Shorten Enlists in Navy Ahead of Draft
Charles Chick Shorten center fielder for the Boston Red Sox and Scranton, Pennsylvania native, volunteered for naval service after seeking exam clearance. He passed the physical test with top marks and plans to serve once the season ends, becoming a role model for others facing exemptions.
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