Hooper Power Drives Red Sox as World Series Talk Swirls
Baseball notes from Chicago emphasize Harry Hooper’s hot streak with a .270 average in 13 games and flawless fielding. Detroit and Chicago rival teams loom for the pennant while remaining matchups shape the rest of the season.
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All Is Even In New York Boston Yard Series
The series stands 50-50 after a Fenway Park game Saturday. A strong turnout reflected the attention as both sides prepare for the rubber match with high expectations for big league trim and drama.
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Red Sox Return to Fenway After Braves Field Run
Two more days of baseball at Braves Field feature the Cubs ending their stretch at the expense of Stallings' team before the Red Sox return to Fenway Park for the next series.
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Red Sox hopes fade as pitching woes deepen for 1919 team
The Red Sox face a grim bid for first division as pitching collapses, especially Sam Jones poor six start run, hurts a lineup that otherwise scores runs and shows improved fielding. Upcoming series with Athletics and Yankees spotlight Carl Mays amid fan hostility.
Kloby echoes and Lawrence purse rumors loom over boxing
Roxbury calm belies talk of Kloby Corcoran seeking mayoral leverage while a boxing buzz swirls in Lawrence. Fans anticipate Kloby versus Jack Britton for welterweight crown as promoters circle after the Shevlin Kirby clash. New England A A U events draw praise and debate on novice status and sprinting feats.
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BoxING GOSSIP From the Ring Across Mexico and Boston
Boxing notes report Tumbling Tom Cowler and Jack Johnson touring Mexico for exhibition bouts with plans to fight soon. Jack Britton and Mike O Dowd loom large as champions amid vaudeville tours and strong challengers. Johnny Dundee refuses a Britt bout while Benny Walger may collide with him in Boston. Joe Leonard signs to fight George Lavigne on Labor Day. The Fenway A C event at Park Riding Academy features Young Jake Ahearn versus Johnny Wilson with Jimmy Gardner as referee amid debate over officials.
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Fool Em Ball: Indian Pitcher Classics Slippery Elm Trick
Indian pitcher Jasper, nicknamed Fool Em Ball, claims copyright on his method. He reportedly buys slippery elm from a drug store and applies it to the ball before pitching, shouting Fool em ball. The tactic is described as a humorous, self claimed technique with little risk of infringement.
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Pat Moran Reds Seen Stoking Pennant Dream
Critics tired of waiting for Pat Moran to spark the Reds grow hopeful as Moran’s lineup shows signs of national pennant potential. The murmurs rise that Cincinnati could contend this season.
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Comeback for Local Athletes at New England Champs
Three former champions returned to form at the Tech Field during the New England athletic championships last Saturday. Several others came close, leaving rivals with little chance for victory and reviving local hopes.
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Comeback Year for Athletes Postwar Glory and Records
The piece highlights Harry Barwise’s 6 feet 2 inch high jump comeback surpassing Walter Whalen and setting a New England mark. Mare Wright vaults 12 feet 434 inches and resumes form after the war. Harold Weeks returns to peak running with a 15 50 for 3 miles. Others like John Lawler and Irving Howe also figure in a broad revival of athletics this season.
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Prince invited to Gold Cup races by Detroit Yacht Club
The Prince of Wales, touring Canada, has been invited to attend the Gold Cup races beginning today as the guest of the Detroit Yacht Club. Commodore A A Schantz extended the invitation. The prince enjoys water sports and yachts, and is noted as a skilled skipper.
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Mack Offers Two Players for Binghamton Pitcher Martin
Connie Mack of the Athletics has offered $2000 and two players for William Martin the leading International southpaw of Binghamton. The Boston Red Sox have offered $5000 for Martin and the Washington Americans have opened negotiations.
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Connie Mack on the Phillies and pennant talk in a mock call
An anonymous radio caller insults Connie Mack and the Philadelphia Athletics in a fictitious phone bit set in a booth. The exchange mocks team, payroll, and performance as the caller taunts Mack while predicting last place and bankruptcy.
White Sox widen gap with 4 1 win over Yankees
Chicago stretched its lead over Detroit to six games by beating New York 4 to 1 as Boston beat Detroit in 11 innings. Strong defense backed timely hitting, Williams allowed several hard hits, and a late defensive slip by Chicago briefly endangered the shutout in the third inning.
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Caldwell's thunderbolt game ends with Cleveland win
Ray Caldwell pitched a final game for Cleveland as they defeated Philadelphia 2 to 1. The contest featured two passes a sacrifice an infield out and an error by Dugan. A sudden thunderbolt struck near the stands causing a momentary panic before Caldwell, knocked down briefly, recovered and continued pitching.
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