Babe Ruth's Injury Sparks Yankee Worry Then Recovery
The Yankee owners feared Babe Ruth's cartilage issue could end his value, but Ruth returned to the lineup after a slight knee strain in Cleveland. The article also notes McGraw’s political tug on a police inquiry, Ted Ray’s American golf hope, Connie Mack's A's improving form, and Gene Tunney's cautious boxing plan.
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Madeline Tonely Aims For Light Swim Challenge
South Boston swimmer Madaline Tonely plans a long Sunday morning swim from Charlestown bridge to Boston harbor weather permitting. She previously came within about two and a half miles of Little Brewater beacon and now trains under pilot John J Bray of Medford with her father and friends present.
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Griffmen Sign Reading Slugger Frank Brower
Frank Brower the Reading slugger chose Washington over other clubs and will play for the Griffmen. His home near the capital city in Virginia influenced his decision to join the team.
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Griffmen
Dodgers Nose Out Phillies 6-5 in 12 Inning Thriller
Brooklyn defeats Philadelphia 6 to 5 in 12 innings as M Wheat wild throw allows tying and winning runs. Ke netchy Lebourveau Kilduff injure ankles on plays, and Stengel Stamps contribute with two bases and hits. Winning pitcher Gelines, losing Enzmann. Time 2h 40m.
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Tyler Blanks Champs 1 to 0
Chicago shut out Cincinnati 1 to 0 to take two straight from the world champions. Robertson scored the lone run on a single and a series of advancing plays with Paskert driving in the run. Tyler allowed four hits while Ring held the opposition to one run through seven innings.
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Sharon Town Nine Defeats Mary Company 6 to 1
The Sharon Town nine routed the Mary Company team 6 to 1 at Sharon grounds yesterday afternoon. Buckley pitched for the winners and delivered the standout performance in the outdoor ball game.
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Sharon Town Nine
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Recruited Clark leads Cleveland to 5 0 win over St Louis
Cleveland tops St Louis 5 to 0 as Clark limits opponents to four hits including a Johnston homer with two on. Sotheron earns eighth inning work, Davis manhandled on five hits while striking out three. Sisler and Elmer Smith collect two base hits. Davis lasts seven innings.
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Chisox Beat Tigers 10 to 8 in Detroit
Chicago defeated Detroit 10 to 8 after a six hit burst in the sixth inning. Risberg hit a third inning homer that cleared the left field fence as Leonard was heavily hit.
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Leonard
Risberg
Repeat Golden Wheel Race Set At Beach Oval
Manager Nat Butler of the Revere cycle track will repeat the Golden Wheel race next Wednesday night at the beach oval. The 50 mile race follows last week’s postponement due to weather. Carman Wiley and Chapman challenge Vincent Madonna with Leonardo Didier replaced by Chapman in the field. An amateur and professional card featuring Jimmy Cobert of Newark is also on the program.
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Revere
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George Chapman
Philadelphia
Leon Didier
Kapman
Vincent Madonna
Carman
Wiley
Chapman
Jimmy Cobert
Newark
Willie Keller
Anyway It Took a Second T. R. to Win the Oven
Ponzi could still sell his slips of paper to the public if he guaranteed they were prescriptions. Ruppert and Huston are the only guys that ever got something for practically nothing in Boston.
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Huston
Boston
The Tremont Show Season Promises Broadway Changes
The 1920-21 season opens with ticket speculators back from Bar Harbor and strong demand. Changes include fewer snowstorm scenes due to paper shortages and ongoing amusements taxes while Prohibition reshapes productions. George M. Cohan headlines plans, with new shows and revivals, and a Briton wins the golf title as the season unfolds.
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Anti-Saloon League
Ben Hur
Ben and Hur
George M. Cohan
George
Stripes
Two Big Bouts at Armory A A Boxing Show
The Armory A A boxing event in Mechanics Building features two 12 round bouts tomorrow night. Nate Segal faces Paddy Flynn, and Danny Kramer meets Paddy Owens in eagerly anticipated welterweight clashes. Kramer, debuting in Boston after winning the Pacific coast bantamweight title, is in improved condition. Owens trails a capable foe as he weighs in near his rival. Two eight round preliminaries precede the main fights.
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Paddy Flynn
Danny Kramer
Paddy Owens
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Mystery boxing bouts at Revere cycle track teased
Fans nationwide await the opening boxing at the Revere cycle track under the Revere Post No. 61 American Legion. Promoters plan a top notch card with a Boston and Lynn ticket office, and the date will be announced when fighters are secured.
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American Legion
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Lynn
Old Charley Hall Delivers One Hit Game For Sea Lions
Charley Hall pitched a one hit game for St. Paul against Indianapolis. Only two men reached first, one on a hit and one on a wild pitch after a strikeout. The wild pitch was scored on the catcher’s miscue.
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Ellensky Plans 100 Mile Swim From Brighton Beach
The date for Henry Ellensky's 100 mile swim is set for Saturday September 11. The attempt starts at dawn from Brighton Beach and is expected to take about 24 hours. Powerful searchlights will illuminate the stretch of darkness.
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Henry Ellensky
Brighton Beach
Speaker Emphasizes Hitting Over Base Stealing
Tris Speaker argues the Cleveland Indians should rely on strong batting to win. He notes the team does not rank high in base stealing, but speed is not the issue. the plan is to hit their way around opponents and it has begun to pay off.
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Tris Speaker
Babe Ruth Fever Hits Big Leagues
The piece notes Babe Ruth’s home run surge surpassing the AL single-team mark and fueling a league wide rush of homers. It cites Ruth’s 42 by Aug 15, and records from 1919 and 1913, with leaders and team totals across the majors and National League figures through Aug. 12.
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Philadelphia Nationals
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