Braves Lose to Cards in Ninth at Braves Field
In a wild 7 to 6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals yesterday afternoon at Braves Field the Braves relinquished the lead in the ninth. Horstman and Rice sparked the eighth inning tie with a double, while a ninth inning double steal and a risky play by Bransfield aided the visitors. Walter Tragesser left for Lafayette, Ind., to seek exemption as the sole support of a widowed mother and sister.
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Braves Rally In Long Tosses Battle With Cardinals
A two hour and thirty minute tosses duel saw the Braves use 17 players with 14 by Huggins and three pitchers Nehf Barnes and Allen. The Cardinals struck back with timely hits, scoring in the third and fifth, while both teams committed three errors. Walter Rehg struggled in the sun and misplayed fly balls as the game swung with back and forth scoring.
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Pirates Blank Dodgers in 10 Innings
Brooklyn loses 1 to 0 in 10 innings as Wagner scores on an error after Waldner Wagner doubles to left and O Rourke mishandles a bunt. Miller and Marquard hold the opposition to three hits apiece in regulation.
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Cubs Win Opener Over Phillies 4-2
Chicago wins the opening game of the series 4 to 2 in Philadelphia. Key hits drive scoring as the Cubs capitalize on visitors' extra-base hits. Douglas and Oeschger lock down the mound with strong pitching. Schulte and Williams spark offense for Chicago.
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Letters at Post Sport Dept for four individuals
A telegram addressed to George Robinson of Cambridge accompanies letters in the Post Sport Department for Lester Babcock Mike Paulson and Clarence DeMar.
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Mike Paulson
Clarence DeMar
George Robinson
Cambridge
Sports Pairings Listed for Eastern and National Games
The schedule lists American league matches including Boston at Chicago New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at St Louis. National games feature St Louis at Boston Pittsburg at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Philadelphia Eastern games include Springfield at Hartford Worcester at New London Lawrence at Bridgeport Portland at New Haven.
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Toronto Clamps Newark 3–0 in Six Inning Tilt
Toronto defeated Newark 3 to 0 in six innings. Providence topped Montreal 5 to 4 while Rochester beat Richmond 5 to 2. Buffalo edged Baltimore 6 to 5 in a separate game.
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Nashville Beats Birmingham In Five to One Victory
Nashville defeats Birmingham five to one as Memphis and Mobile share a one run result. Little Rock and New Orleans face rain delays affecting the Mobile series.
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Alf Shu bert Edges Toward Army Draft Status
New Bedford August 20 Albert Schellenberg better known as Alf Shu bert a leading bantamweight boxer was accepted today for the national army by the Exemption Board of Division 1.
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New London and Springfield Split Doubleheader in New London
New London won the first game 4 to 0 behind a no hit effort by Martin who allowed two baserunners on balls and Beatty error. The Ponies captured the second game 5 to 2 as Worcester allowed four walks.
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Lawrence Triumphs Over New Haven 4 3 on Ninth Inning Rally
Rhonda misplay by Kane set the stage as Lawrence scored twice in the ninth to edge New Haven 4 3. Williams relieved in the seventh and held New Haven scoreless while Lawrence tallied four runs in the inning to seal the win.
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Worcester shuts out Hartford as Keifer yields two runs
Worcester wins 2 to 0 over Hartford behind Keifer wild pitching. Kennedy allows no runs. Worcester capitalizes on unearned runs and errors by Hartford. Gardella and Tyler drive in Worcester’s runs while Carroll and Reichle contribute hits.
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St Louis Browns Triumph Over Senators 4-1
Timely hitting and two wild throws by Ainsmith in the first two innings helped the St. Louis Browns defeat the Washington Senators 4 to 1 in the opening game of the series. The Browns added two runs in the eighth on three singles and a sacrifice fly while Koob held Washington to scattered hits.
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Carman Returns for Golden Wheel Race Showdown
The Golden Wheel race revives with Carman back in the field against Wiley Madonna Smart and the Jamaica flyer for the 50 mile event. Supporters believe the mishap altered the outcome and affected Wiley while giving Madonna and Smart a handicap. The program also includes amateur and professional events on the card.
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Indians Rally Past Athletics 5 4 In Tight Finish
Cleveland opens the series with Philadelphia winning 5 to 4 as Morton falters late. Chapman hits a key triple and scores on Wambsganss’s bounder to Witt to clinch in the ninth. Schang McInnis Chapman Roth Graney Harris Strunk are noted for the hits and scoring.
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Tigers Edge Highlanders 3 2 in Ninth Inning Thriller
Detroit beats New York 3 to 2 in the first game of the series. Burns scored the winning run on a single and steal, with Mitchell driving in the decisive hit to left after two outs in the ninth.
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Baseball and Racing Notes From A Turbulent Week
A roundup of baseball notes features Babe Ruth shining for the Red Sox while George Foster labors under pressure. The Braves suffer a rough stretch with injuries and lineup changes as Allen and Rico contribute behind the scenes. Johnnie Lane exits for a naval yard posting. Also noted is Bobby Walthour's serious injury in Paris and Pittsburg’s improving form under new manager Hugh Bedzick.
Jaffeys Dele From Ports And Boston Track Plea
Nat Butler hails Walthour as the greatest all around cyclist ever produced and old-time Boston athletes petition Mayor Curley to restore the Charlesbank track. The State Guard gains a boxing event at the Ninth Regiment Armory next Monday evening to raise funds for supplies.
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Mitchell Dominates as Pitchers Fire in Low-Scoring Duel
Mitchell 1 off Fisher 8 as Maisel hits by Mitchell. Mitchell fans eight while Fisher fans six. Wild pitch by Mitchell and passed ball Nanamaker. Umpires Hildebrand and Connolly. Time 47 minutes.
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First Ticket Sold for Lexington Field Day War Relief
George W. Taylor, a prominent citizen, buys the inaugural $50 ticket for the Lexington Athletic Association field day at Lexington Athletic Field on Saturday September 16. Proceeds go to war relief work.
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Arlington Boat Club Admits 28 New Members
Since the opening of the 1917 1918 club year 28 men have been admitted into the membership of the Arlington Boat Club.
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Marathon Entry Blank Sought From Lexington Manager
A letter from J L asks manager Hayden in Lexington to mail an entry blank for the Paul Revere Marathon. Other notes identify Dartmouth connection for Meyers, a Yale outfielder not in Naval Reserves, and Harvard hockey captain elect Percy serving as a Marine lieutenant convalescing in Washington.
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Armory A A Bouts Cancelled After Injury
The Armory A A has cancelled its weekly boxing card scheduled for tonight. Manager Ivy Lewis announced the change after Tommy Robson injured his arm, making him unable to face Ted Kid Lewis in the main bout.
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