Red Sox hit West for critical pennant push in final trip
Boston heads to Chicago to face the White Sox Browns Indians and Tigers after a home stand with St. Louis. Barrow’s club shows improved pitching and a revived lineup with Russell Hoyt and McGraw while hoping to influence second-place races across the league.
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Former Mates Bump Giants for 2-0 Shutout in Chicago
Dave Robertson's home run cleared the right field fence driving Herzog home after a walk. Chicago pitcher Alexander bested Benton in a four-hit duel as the Cubs won 2 to 0 to sweep the series. Giants suffer a fourth shutout this season, second by a right hander.
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Red Sox Aim for Lead in Second Division Race
The Red Sox and St. Louis Browns vie for the top spot among second division clubs in the present series. A Boston win could push them toward .500 and keep pennant hopes alive behind White Sox rivals.
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The Altered Fan Seeks Grand Stand Seat
A spectator regrets the shift from sunlit bleachers to the sheltered grand stand as prosperity grows and old seats are scorned for better perches in the stands.
Four Riders Enter Title Race At Revere Track
The American motor paced championship unfolds tonight at Revere track with four rivals: George Wiley Clar ence Carman Percy Lawrence and George Chapman. Carman recently beat Madonna Wiley and Corry in a 50 mile Providence race while Chapman shines as the youngest rider in this American event. Wiley the reigning champion is the favorite with Madonna absent. The program includes amateur and professional events.
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Clarence Carman
Percy Lawrence
George Chapman
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Madonna
Wiley
Corry
New Providence
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Syracuse
Handball Championship to Be Held at L Street Baths
Boston residents watch the city handball championship at the L Street Baths in South Boston. The event, aided by a $100 prize fund from state funds via Representative McDonald, runs August 18 through Labor Day with finals on the latter date. About 20 players have entered, and the tournament will be a team affair with pairings by choice.
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Industrial unrest shifts players in baseball across field
In a spirited piece the writer notes labor tensions spilling into baseball causing frequent player swaps and a growing rift among teams. The piece warns managers to repair relations or risk losing public support for the game.
Branch Rickey Eyes Corner for Jack Miller on Cardinals Bench
Branch Rickey prepares to place Jack Miller on a bench role, a move that would remove a field leader of uncommon parts from the Cardinals lineup.
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Yankees Subpena Johnson in New York
Wandering baseball figure Ban Johnson arrived in New York to face a subpoena from Justice Luce. He must appear tomorrow to show why a temporary injunction restraining him from influencing the Yankees in the pitching of Carl Mays should not become permanent.
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Czar Dodges Law Subpoena Amid Baseball League Talk
The czar travels incognito as a subpena is served and a meeting called by Colonel Ruppert of the Yankees is planned for tomorrow. Attendees expected include Harry Frazee and Charles Comiskey, with Clark Griffith likely joining. The discussion centers on reforming the league and curbing the czar’s power, amid talk of a new strong league separating from Johnson and the trust. Johnson may not attend. injunctions and federal court options loom if cases proceed.
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Cincinnati Leads Dry Run in Flag Race
Cincinnati remains bone dry while dominating the flag race standings as the season progresses, signaling a strong performance by the team and a clear competitive edge.
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Drake University Boxer Aims for Heavyweight Title Fifteen
College aspirant Gail Broadley weighs 245 pounds seeks prize money to challenge Jack Dempsey. Coach Mark Banks calls Broadley capable, joining other Drake athletes like Bob Roper and Bob Martin in the wave of pugilistic hopes.
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Jess Willard
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Bob Roper
Bob Martin
Karl Broadley
Troublesome Browns and Giants Enter Back Door
Arthur Duffey comments on baseball and boxing scenes with focus on the Giants, Browns, Dempsey, and Pat Moran. Notes on Madonna, Vin cent Madonna, golf and tennis events at Longwood, and Fitchburg fans traveling to Cincinnati. Mentions Ban Johnson escape tale, Carl Mays case, and trainer Harry Tuthill moving toward West Point.
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Ann Arbor
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Babe Doll Jacobson Faces Red Sox Pitchers
If Jake gets loose he may set a new consecutive game hit streak record. The batting sensation from the Yankees series has hit safely in sixteen straight games, tying teammate George Sisler who trails Ty Cobb in the American league batting race.
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Baseball Matchups Across Leagues
In the American League St Louis plays Boston Detroit faces Philadelphia and Chicago meets Washington. In the National League Philadelphia visits Pittsburg. The Eastern League features Pittsfield at Hartford Worcester at Springfield Bridgeport at New Haven and Waterbury at Providence.
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Lawrence welterweight bout sparks Lawrence boxing fever
Eddie Shevlin defends his welter crown against Tommy Corcoran in a 12 round 142 pound bout at Osullivan Park on Aug. 23. Promoter Kloby and noted ex-soldier Kirby headline a night expected to draw the largest crowd in Lawrence in years amid 500 dollar appearance forfeit and 250 dollar weight penalties.
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Young Kloby) Corcoran
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Best Ball Foursome At Lexington Golf Club
A four ball best ball foursome with one third combined handicap will be held at Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington next Saturday after noon. The second round of the President's Trophy tournament is expected to be completed next Saturday.
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New Links Talent to Tilt for National Amateur Title
The coming Oakmont Country Club championship in Pittsburg will showcase youthful golfers as contenders for the national amateur title held by Chick Evans. Prominent teens include A N Walker Jr and Richard Bockenkamp who rose from junior and transmississippi success to challenge veterans like Jess Sweetser and Bobby Jones, with several others from Boston New York and St. Louis among the hopefuls.
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