Name Must Be Hoodoo When Minor League Johnson Stops Red Sox
Cleveland’s Naps, close to a pennant in 1908, faltered at the last moment. After taking three of four from Connie Mack’s fading Athletics, they failed to win later series against Washington and Boston, while Mack’s club stayed in a safe position.
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Johnson
Red Sox
Cleveland
Naps
Connie’ Mack
Athletics
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston
Barry
Strunk
Danny” Murphy
Schang
Lapp
Thomas
Bush
Brown
Coombs
Plank
Giants
Demaree
Tesreau
McGraw
Marquard
Rube
The
Boston Red Sox
German sonderclass crews quartered at Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead reports all crews of the German sonderklasse boats housed at the Eastern Yacht Club during their Marblehead visit. Umpire chairman John W. Duncker of Kiel arrives with Mrs Duncker as the German party prepares for tuning and final trials ahead of the races.
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Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead
Sonderklasse
John W. Duncker
Kaiserlicher Yacht Club
Kiel
Athletics Will Meet The Giants World Series Contenders
By Christy Mathewson New York Aug 27 The strengthening holds on pennants by both the Athletics and Giants left them strong contenders for the world series despite weakened lineups and multiple injuries. Some regulars may not be fit in time for the series.
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New York
Giants
Athletics
Diamond Dust and Pennant Chases Across the League
Tons of it in the air these days as Giants and Philadelphia slug through tight races. Three New England leaguers in a neck and neck pennant chase. Matty and Walter Johnson touring Boston give pitching sensations. A Boston store must sell men’s goods in 30 days or give them away, Winning Store is involved.
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Giants
Philadelphia
New England
Matty
Walter Johnson
Boston
Ten Eyck Stays as Duluth Boat Club Coach
James F. Ten Eyck Jr. was given a three year contract to continue coaching the Duluth Boat Club rowing crews. He was hired in 1911 and his oarsmen have won at the international and Boston regattas.
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Duluth, Minn
James F. Ten Eyck
Duluth Boat Club
Ten Eyck
The
Boat Club
Columbus Colum bus 1 Louisville 0 game note
Scores recap from Columbus Columbus 1 Louisville 0. Minneapolis Minneapolis 11 Milwaukee 1. St Paul Kansas City split results first game St Paul 4 Kansas City 2 second game St Paul 8 Kansas City 1.
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Columbus
Louisville
St. Minneapolis
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Kansas City
Johnson Tops Fenway Pitching as Fans Rally for Senators
Walter Johnson dominates at Fenway Park with a record pitching run as Clark Griffith’s star is praised. The piece notes Johnson’s ongoing league record chase, the potential of 15 or 16 straight, and compares Johnson’s form to past greats while surveying local sports interest and emerging athletic clubs.
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Walter Johnson
Fenway Park
Clark Griffith
Senators
Johnson
Langford Fights At 186 Pounds In Present Weight
The record shows Sam Langford fought Porky Fynn at 186 pounds. The note mentions Jack Donaldson’s sprint feats and questions about Stanley Ketchel’s heritage. It also references athletic meet entries and New England championships with dates and contact details.
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Porky Flynn
Stanley Ketchel
Sam Langford
Porky
Ketchel
Langford
Porky Fynn
Powderhall
Jack Donaldson
England
Harry Hutchins
Donaldson
Post
the Post
J. Fred Powers
Worcester
Mass
Charlies River
Leo Johnson
Davis Avenue
Brookline
Portland
German yachts arrive for match as royal colors may fly
Crews of three German racing boats arrived and tried windless laps while American yachts also passed inspection by official measurer H A Everett. German and American boats were found within class limits. Dr Rakenius and Waldemar Tietgens pleased observers with friendly chatter as they prepare for the races, with royal colors to be flown for the first time in a U S contest.
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H. A. Everett
D. Rakenius
Dr. Rakenius
Waldemar Tietgens
Herr Tietgens
Sonderklasse
W. Tietgens
Angela VI
William
Germany
Prussia
Imperial Navy
Wittelsbach
New Club Forms Fast Tracking Irish American Athletes
The Irish American Athletic Association aims to rival top clubs with a growing track team. It lists new members including John C. Lawler the New England shot put champion, Sergeant Lynch the 56-pound weight titleholder, Charles A. Rice, Harry H. Hall, George A. Allen, and Ed Caples, plus several promising distance runners awaiting approval.
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A. A
John Lawler
Larry Whitney
Dartmouth
Sergeant Lynch
New England
Charlie Rice
Harry Hall
Bowdoin College
George Allen
Dad Caples
New York
Mercury Footers
Winged Fist Organization
Irish-American Athletic Association
John C. Lawler
Lawrence Whitney
Charles A. Rice
Powder Point School
America
Harry H. Hall
George A. Allen
Ed Caples
Powder Point
M Phe e and Babcock Face Off At Grand Opera House
Scotty McPhee from Worcester meets Fred Babcock of Cleveland in a best two out of three falls bout at the Grand Opera House. McPhee recalls his bout with Cyclone Burns, while Babcock makes his Boston debut as a fast, clever mat artist. George Tuohey referees, with a Burns rematch possibly looming.
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Scotty
McPhee
Worcester
Fred Babcock
Cleveland
Grand Opera House
Burns
Babcock
Boston
Middle West
George Tuohey
Tuohey
Army Navy game off this fall Carlisle to host West Point
Carlisle Pennsylvania reports the Army Navy football game will not be played this year due to a ticket dispute. West Point will meet Carlisle at West Point on November 29, with Carlisle receiving cash and a large block of seats and the prestige of facing West Point in its biggest game. Annapolis refused to move from Franklin Field, Philadelphia.
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Maurice E. McLoughlin
Carlisle
Penn
Annapolis
West Point
Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Washington
Army and Navy
Flower of Society
Glenn Warner
Redskin
Army
Polo Grounds
New York
Baseball Game Wanted by Gillette B B Team
The Gillette B B team seeks a Saturday game on August 39 against a strong semi pro opponent away from home. Contact E Frank Ward at 41 West First Street South Boston via phone South Boston 487 between 9 am and 4 pm.
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Gillette B. B
E. Frank Ward
West First Street
South Boston
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Mack
Earle Moore
Cubs
Mt Te Wheeler Syndicate
John B. Killeen
R. Drewitz
George Kaye
Angela WL
Tietgens
Schroder
Rakenius
W von Hacht
R. of
Rewitz Ittels Bach
Malmberg
BY Christy Mathewson
Aed
Apmauibathe Ray
Filene
Young Ten Eyck
Duluth
American Association
Joe Woodman
Sambo
Joe Jeannette
Dan McKettrick
Andy Sockalexis
Old Town
Andy
Nahant-Revere Beach
Isabel Lavery
Sweden
Berlin
Ben
Platt Adams
M’phee
Frank Jones
Homestead
Frank Jones Brewing Co
Lewis Wharf
Richmond
Army Navy
Warner
Edgeworth
Ngeworth
Larus & Brother CO
21St St
E. A. Harrington
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