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Nat Butler attracts two regular spectators at Revere track aided by Babe Ruth and Everett Scott. Attleboro vs North Attleboro series shifts to 2 1 in favor of Sullivan's squad, with top players from Brown,Dean, Seaton Hall, Catholic University, Bates and Tufts starring. Red Sox backstop Cady shines as others move between teams in a strong league year. Cleo O'Donnell flies to Purdue while Dartmouth gains a standout Everett recruit Ty Green.
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Nat Butler
Revere
Redx
Boston
Babe” Ruth
Everett Scott
Zach
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Websters
Dan Sullivan
Dean Academy
Henry
Brown
Keefe
Dean
Sullivan
Seaton Hall
White
Catholic University
An Keaney
Bates
Andrews
Sparts
Jack Slattery
Whitacker, Wescott and Volk
Tufts
Johnson and Davidson
Goodrich
Amherst
Coolidge
Harvard
Ban Johnson
Austin-Thomas
Forrest Cady
Red Sox
Cady
Cleo O’donnell
Everett
West
Purdue University
Jack Connell
Everett High
Dartmouth
Ty Green
O’donnell
Green
Purdue
Cannell
Cleo
Braves
Sox
Nationals
Speaker
Cleveland
Cobb
Jackson
Mearty
Brooklyn
Honus Wagner
Blackburne
Gainer
Ruth
Umpire Correct on Infield Fly Rule and Baseball Trivia
Infield fly decision discussed with Rule 61 8 stating batter is out on fly balls that can be handled by an infielder before two outs. Umpire ruled safe at first. respondent agrees umpire was right since pitcher did not reach the fly. Also notes various baseball statistics and misc. trivia entries from 1914 and around.
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Brockton
Benny Kacf
South Braintree
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Athletics
Lewistown
Worcester
Philadelphia
Jack” O’brien
Hagan
Scoring Rule Dispute Over Errors in Baseball
A reader questions official scoring rules on muffed fouls and charged errors. The reply cites the gnule book versus official scorers instructions, noting differences may affect whether an error is charged. A request for the official scoring instruction book via Secretary Heydler of the National League is mentioned. Q runners on first and second none out.
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J. L. Quebec
Heydler
National League
Grand Circuit Opens at Columbus with 19 Races This Week
The fifth Grand Circuit meeting in 1916 starts in Columbus Ohio under the Columbus Driving Park Company. Nineteen events pace the week's speed contests with Monday opening Mills Restaurant sweepstakes for two year trotters. Napoleon Direct and St Frisco face rivals again, while St Frisco Mabel Trask clash in Thursday’s Columbus Athletic Club trotting stake worth $5000.
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Columbus Driving Park Company
Mills Restaurant
McDonald Stable
T. W. Murphy
Walter Cox
Napoleon Direct
St. Frisco
Edward Geers
Pittsburg
Mabel Trask
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Columbus Athletic Club
Star Tennis at Newport Opens Second Invitation Tourney
Newport R I Aug 13 Sixty four players including seven of the first ten in the national ranking enter the second invitation tennis tournament to open tomorrow on the Casino courts. R Norris Williams 2d winner of last year’s Casino cup will compete along with William M Johnson Maurice E McLoughlin William J Clothier R Lindley Murray Nat W Niles W H Hall and the Japanese pair I Kumagae and H Mikami.
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Casino Courts
R. Norris Williams
William M. Johnson
Maurice E. McLoughlin
William J. Clothier
R. Lindley Murray
Nat
Captain John J. Evers Stricken With Neuritis
Troy New York August 13 Captain John J Evers of the Boston National League club is at his home suffering pain in his left arm from a renewed neuritis attack. Unusual methods have been tried with only temporary relief. He does not know when he will be able to wear his uniform.
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Troy
N. Y
John J. Evers
Boston
Evers
Roth’s Ninth Inning Home Run Gives Cleveland 4 3 Victory
In Cleveland on August 13, a ninth inning home run by Roth with one out propelled the Indians to a 4 to 3 win over St. Louis. Roth lined the ball to centre field, lifting Cleveland to the victory.
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Cleveland
Roth
St. Louis
Pitchers Duel Ends in Cleveland Victory with Late Runs
Lambeth and Davenport strong on the mound as Cleveland wins 4-3 over St. Louis. Both starters exit with earned runs allowed, Luther Marsans hit by pitch, and key double plays stifling scoring chances. Home runs by Roth and solid fielding help Cleveland secure the win in 2h 30m.
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Davenport
Cleveland
Lavan
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Rumler
Vane Os
Sister
Miller
Roth
Wambsganss
Marsans
Chapman
Howard
O'Neill
St. Louis
Bagby
Weilman
Hamilton
Chill and
Connolly
Gossip of the Motorists Moves and Milestones
Morrington welcomes a pioneer dealer named as manager of the Hupmobile Pacific coast distributing branch. Jackson Motor Car Company takes over its service station with a seasoned superintendent and new repairs. Cadillac Boston’s A L Danforth seen at Woodland greens. King Motors markets the 1917 stock test car at 652 Beacon St after a 10 850 mile 14 day Bay test with Wirestone tires showing varied wear across four tires.
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Morrigton
Hupmobile Company
Pacific Coast
Jackson Motor Car Company
King Motors Company
Beacon Street
Sheepshead Bay Speedway
New York
Boys to Play for Lexington Title Clash
In the Lexington playground series the Lexington and Hast Lexington nine meet Thursday afternoon for the championship on the Lexington play grounds.
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Lexington
Lexington and Hast
Lexington Playground
Red Sox Batting Leads Week With 316 Mark
Red Sox post a 316 team batting for the week against St. Louis Browns and White Sox, with Gardner Cady Hoblitzell Hooper and Scott contributing strong runs. Lewis Walker near .280 pace. discussion recalls historic teams lacking .300 hitters and notes Braves pitching, Red Sox defense, and tied championship prospects.
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St. Louis Browns
White Sox
Boston
Gardner
Cady
Hoblitzell
Hooper
Scott
Lewis
Walker
Cubs
Isbell
Athletics
Harry Davis
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Bridgeport Edges New Haven In 11th In Bridgeport
Bridgeport wins 3 to 2 in 11 innings as Deininger and Baker hit with men on base. Walsh and Weaver split pitching duties with 11 innings each allowing 1 and 2 earned runs respectively. Bressler, Blake, and Courtney produced key hits while New Haven loaded bases but failed to convert late opportunities.
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Walsh
Smith
Bate
Duggan
Weaver
Miller
Horkheimer
Deininger
Bridgeport
New Haven
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Stafford
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Har’mer
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Minherty
Weaverp
Mashier
Moshier
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Deinin
Annapolis Secures Star Quarterback Roberts from Colgate
Annapolis welcomes William Roberts of Peoria Illinois after he passed the Naval Academy entrance tests. Roberts was Colgate University's star quarterback last season and his arrival is welcomed as a potential steady leader for the Navy squad.
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Naval Academy
William Roberts
Peoria
Ill
Roberts
Colgate University
Navy
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