Geers Dominates Grand Circuit Day With Four Wins
In Poughkeepsie on August 21 Edward Geers piloted four of five winners on the Grand Circuit card. He drove Goldie Todd to a straight-heat victory in The Vassar pace and won The Liberty with Molly Knight, plus two Breeders’ Club trots. Other winners included Dudette, Wiki Wiki, and McGregor the Great in separate events.
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Philip Douglas Suspended by New York Nationals
J J McGraw manager of the New York Nationals suspended pitcher Philip Douglas indefinitely and placed him on the club ineligible list for leaving the team without permission after a defeat by Chicago. Douglas vanished after the game and is believed to have returned to Chicago. The Giants had acquired Douglas from Chicago in a recent trade for outfielder David Robertson, a move criticized by Cincinnati and other NL cities.
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Platt Defeats Ouimet In Rainy Open Match
In a soaked contest Platt won 6 5 after tying all 18 holes and an extra hole. Ouimet fought hard but Platt’s steady play and clutch putting sealed the upset in front of a rain-soaked gallery at the 87th round.
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Some Points in Real Sport by Neal R. O'Hara
A concise column by Neal R. O'Hara offering observations on sports topics of the day with emphasis on key performances and rivalries. The piece notes notable players, teams, and strategic framing while reflecting the period's tone and style.
Baseball Ramblings on Ruth, Prohibition and Cincy Pennant Odds
A humorous collage of sports quips and political jabs. It riffs on Babe Ruth home runs, Kaiser's failures, Card stacks, Joe Bush, Anheuser, and the American and National Leagues. The piece ties in Prohibition in Cincinnati, labor and police themes, and closing brewery notions with crisp local color.
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Fans Show They Are With Reds Rally Cheers for Moran and Trade
A Boston crowd cheered a visiting team and favored Moran a Fitchburg lad amid a New York trade. When the Reds won two crucial runs, the applause suggested a home victory despite the outcome.
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Slashing Fighter and Boxer Near Weight for New England Welter Clash
Eddie Shevlin and Kloby Corcoran near the stipulated weight for their New England welter title bout in Lawrence. After rigorous training, the fighters entered the final ounces before tomorrow afternoon's clash, as both camps report weight almost settled.
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Lawrence bout draws eyes to mill town fight card
Interest in the Lawrence welter bout grows as O'Sullivan Park prepares for a crowd likely to fill the back rows. The match pits Kloby against Shevlin with betting close to even as Britton defends his title in Newark tonight and a possible post Lawrence showdown with Jacek Britton’s foe emerges.
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Fragmented OCR News Teaser from City Briefs
Readable fragments show a list of city items and names with partial numbers and places. Names such as Rochester and Baltimore appear alongside unclear figures, indicating a brief city notices roundup with damaged OCR text.
Golden Wheel Race At Oval Promises Fast Beach Show
The golden wheel race at the Revere cycle track draws Carman the current American title holder Wiley the former champion Corry a top contender and Madonna the Italian champion. The 50 mile event features pacemakers and extra wheels to ensure an even break as starters Van Ripper oversees a strong pro and amateur card tomorrow night. Carman is a heavy favorite with Madonna and Wiley in close pursuit for second place.
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Wesleyan Names Western Grid Coach Liston
Wesleyan football management signs Edward S. Liston a former Michigan College of Mines star to coach this fall under athletic director Dr. Edgar L. Fauver. Liston currently pitches for a Wichita Kansas league team in the off season.
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Batting King Proves He Is Not Faking
Roush shows National League batting leadership in two games against Cincinnati. He can hit pitches to right left or center, earning recognition as the league’s top hitter.
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Boxing Gossip Sparks New England Bout Interest
The Eddie Shevlin versus Young Kloby clash at O'Sullivan Park Lawrence draws massive attention with Navy versus Army rivalry boosting demand. Boston ticket sales surge as Commercial A C arranges advance access.
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Three in a Row for the Giants Triumph in St Louis
New York wins the third game of the series 5 to 2 to take the set from St Louis. Nehf, recently acquired from Boston, pitched strongly limiting the Cardinals to three hits while Goodwin held the Giants to five hits in six innings before being relieved for a pinch hitter.
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