Pitchers Dominate As Cobb Pushes Toward Century Mark
In both leagues last week pitchers held top hitters to low marks while Cobb of the Athletics edges toward the hundred run threshold with 16 runs to go. Burns and Carey lead National run getters as Nehl slips to third among top pitchers and Cicotte endures a tough week with two losses.
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Ing Roth
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Klepfer
Mays
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Howell D Stevens Receives Commission in NY Division
Howell D Stevens, former Cambridge Latin and Harvard athlete and longtime Boston Post Sporting Department member, earned a commission as second lieutenant of infantry in the New York division from the Plattsburg training camp. He is noted as a swimming authority and judge on Boston Light and Battery swims. Stevens graduated from Harvard in 1916.
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Sox Defeat Waterbury Collegians in 6 1 Victory
The Red Sox defeated the Waterbury Collegians 6 to 1 at Reidville in Waterbury Conn Barry received an ovation from Meriden friends and a gold watch from Dr. F L Murdock of Meriden The Collegians left side of the infield fielded poorly and the score might have been closer.
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Collegians
Sox lineup changes as spectators cheer big crowd
Hoblitzell led off on first with Jones a young pitcher Barry coaches. Duffy Lewis Hooper and Walsh honored. Shorten replaced Lewis in seventh, Ruth moved to right and Walker to center. Jan vrin and Gainer subbed in. Nearly 5000 fans packed the ballpark to cheer the Sox.
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Tigers Rout Browns in Easy Victory at Detroit
Detroit defeats St. Louis 8 to 0 behind strong pitching by Mitchell and timely hitting. Cobb powers the offense with a triple two doubles and a single in first four appearances, while Sothoron exits early and Hamilton surrenders four runs in the fifth.
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Vitt
Veach
Burns
Young
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Pratt
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Heilman
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Rf Spencer
Lavan
White Sox take 18 inning win over Indians in Cleveland
Chicago outlasted Cleveland 4 to 3 in 18 innings as Jackson RBI and a squeeze play produced the deciding run. Scott left with a finger injury in the ninth, Danforth and Bagby kept the game tight, and Risberg drove in the decisive run during the 13th.
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Baseball Matchups Across Leagues This Schedule Day
National League features Philadelphia at Boston and Brooklyn at New York in two games plus Pittsburgh at Chicago Cincinnati at St Louis. American League lists Boston at Philadelphia New York at Washington St Louis at Detroit Chicago at Cleveland. Eastern League has Springfield at Hartford Portland at New London Worcester at New Haven Lawrence at Bridgeport.
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Reds Take Two From the Cards
Cincinnati swept St Louis 7 0 and 7 6 in a doubleheader moving into third in the pennant race Toney earned his 20th win with a 1000 bonus. Doak left the mound in the second game as St Louis made errors and Cincinnati ripped 13 hits.
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Baird
Braves Field Welcomes Ex-Braves Captain Return
After a 16 game Western trip with seven wins and nine losses the Boston Braves arrive back at Braves Field. The former captain who switched to the Phillies is set for a warm reception from fans as the team aims to restart its climb in the standings.
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Troy John
Braves Open Home Series Against Phillies at Braves Field
Stallings brings a reorganized Braves lineup to Braves Field for a four game set with Philadelphia. Alexander Rixey and Quakertown stars challenge Phillies powell redg and rawlings. Red Smith remains sidelined with injury while Fitzpatrick shifts to third base this afternoon.
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Cubs Beat Pirates 3 2 In Opening Game
Kilduff's eighth inning single after Roeckel error on Merkle grounder gave Chicago a 3 to 2 win. Cubs scored early with two runs off Carlson, Pirates tied in third on a single and triple after an error. Vaughn struck out nine, Carlson eight, in a 1 hour 40 minute game.
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Jackson
Carey
Flack
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King
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Palls
Klem
Emplie
Lawrence 5 Bridgeport 1 in regional baseball clash
Lawrence tops Bridgeport 5 to 1 as Umpire Brown’s ruling sparks protest by Bridgeport manager Krichell in the third inning. Flynn leads Lawrence with two runs and steady defense backs the win at Bridgeport.
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Lawrence
Krichell
Brown
Britt to Defend Title in Armory A A Showdown
Frankie Young Britt of New Bedford defends the New England featherweight crown against Battling Reddy of Harlem at the Armory A A arena tomorrow night. The card includes Mel Coogan versus Freddie Yelle in a 12 rounder and two six round prelims, Sam Bell against Charley DeAngeles and Frankie Chaney versus Young Ritchie.
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Frankie Young Britt
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Harlem
Mel Coogan
Brooklyn
Freddie Yelle
Taunton
Sam Bell
Charley DeAngeles
Frankie Chaney
Young Ritchie
Cross Ready for Robson at Commercial A C Friday
A welterweight bout heads the bill at the Commercial A C Friday night as Marty Cross of South Boston faces Tommy Robson of Malden over 12 rounds. The card was delayed after Cross delayed his appearance due to boils. semis include Dan McCormack and Shaver O'Brien, plus two six-round prelims.
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Dan McCormack
Fast Boston
Shaver” O'Brien
Tommy Robson
Armory
Ray Cass
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Boston
Shaver O'Brien
Toronto Triumphs 5 3 Over Newark In First Game
In a two game note Toronto wins 5 to 3 as the first game finishes 7 to 2 in favor of Toronto over Newark. Providence faces Montreal with 3 runs not specified.
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Montreal
Braves Return to Wigwam for Long Home Stand
Arthur Big Chief Stallings brings the Braves home for a lengthy stay with Phil lies as the opening series opponent. Art Nehf will face Alexander in the opener at the Home of Big Things as Rabbit Maranville earns praise on the Western trip. Also news of golf events, regattas, boxing, and tennis see Mary Browne besting Molla in two tourney wins.
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Phillies
Art Nehf
Alexander
Rabbit Maranville
Batter credited with foul strike in Co C note
A foul strike is recorded for the batter and a fielder's choice counts as an an at bat without a hit. The batter receives no hit credit. Hank Gowdy’s prior team is noted as Gitcats before joining the Braves.
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Boston Union Printers Meet New York Printers At Fenway
The Boston Union Printers baseball team hosts the New York Printers at Fenway Park in a charity game for the soldiers baseball fund. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend and enjoy the program. A collection will be taken for the soldiers.
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Boston Union
New York
Thomas Released By Red Sox Not Chester Thomas
The Thomas released to the Providence team by the Boston Red Sox is a rookie pitcher, not Chester Thomas the catcher. A Post error yesterday misidentified the released player as a catcher.
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Chester Thomas
Sox
Ritcher
Sam McVey Beats Jim Johnson In Panama Bout
Sam McVey defeated Jim Johnson in a one sided heavyweight bout in Panama. Johnson was put on the defensive throughout and McVey won the decision.
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Jim Johnson
McVey
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Canoeists of Spring Street Set Aug Gala On Charles River
The Augut gala day for the Spring Street district canoeists on the Charles River promises to surpass all prior events with an annual celebration featuring races and community activities along the riverbank.
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Spring Street
Cols 5 Louisville 4 in opener and other results
In baseball scores Columbus beat Louisville 5 to 4 in the first game. Indianapolis A defeated Toledo 4 to 4? The second game listed unclear. Minneapolis beat Kansas City 1 to 0 in the first game. second game postponed due to wet grounds. St Paul Milwaukee postponed by rain.
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Indianapolis A
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Mobile 4 at New Orleans First Game
New Orleans leads 11 to 1 against Mobile in the first game. In the second game Nashville 9 and Little Rock 4, Chattanooga 1 and Atlanta 4, Birmingham 3, Memphis 2.
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