Play Off of Tie Today Will Decide State Open Golf Championship
International golf rivalry remains active as Vera Ramsay and Mrs. W A Gavin vie for attention in the open and women's ranks. Ramsay hopes to return to America after the war and possibly settle here, having defeated top Boston players including Margaret Curtis. Cecilia Leitch also features as a leading British contender with Mrs Quentin Feitner regarded as the longest driver in the United States.
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Atlantic
J. S. Worthington
Vera Ramsay
W. A. Gavin
Miss Ramsay
Leatherhead
England
America
J. V. Hurd
Dorothy Campbell
Gladys Ravenscroft
Muriel Dodd
Lottie Dodd
Rhona Adair
Bank of England
Miss Leitch
Dodgers and Reds Split Doubleheader in Brooklyn Cincinnati
Brooklyn wins game one 3 0 while Cincinnati takes game two 10 3. Toney dominates for Brooklyn allowing four hits. Cutshaw, Chase, Meyers, Johnston and others post key hits and runs. Pitching stats show Marquard 9 hits 9 runs in 9 innings and Bluejacket Moseley Twining also featured in the mound. Time two hours.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Toney
Cutshaw
Moseley
Twining
Chase
Killifer
Meyers
Johnston
Daubert
Wheat
Groh
Marquard
Bluejacket
Ae TB
A. B
Tae Daubert
Stengel
Sane Wheat
Mowrey
O'Mara
Ares Miller
Wee Eeene
Coombs
Herzog
Neal
Fisher
Klem
Emslie
Stengel Daubert
Eure Mowre
Terere
Getz
Seneee
Seeees
A. E
Grohb
Ceces
Neale Ri
Visher
Grinith
Rae
Eter Clarke
P Twining
White Sox in Town for Seven Games
Trouble in bunches lies in wait for Carrigan and the Red Sox today. The White Sox arrive for four days of heart rending competition with double headers for the first three afternoons, aiming to challenge the champions after recent seasons.
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Carrigan
Red Sox
Sox
Indians
White Sox
Strike Town
White Sox and Red Sox in doubleheader clash for third place
The article outlines upcoming doubleheaders today tomorrow and Wednesday between the White Sox and Boston. It notes pitching depth with the Sox boasting nine twirlers to Chicago seven and the Sox aiming to improve batting as they pursue third place.
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Chicago
White Sox
Carrigan
Rowland
Highlanders
Walter Scott mile to be run at Scotch picnic
The Boston Caledonian Club will stage a special one mile race named the Walter Scott mile at the Scotch picnic in Caledonian Grove West Roxbury on August 5. The event mirrors Hunter mile conditions from the B A A indoor games and will feature top runners from Dave Caldwell H F Mahoney Mike Devanney Ted Meredith and Johnny Overton. The trophy is donated by Walter Scott, a noted Scotch athletic follower.
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Boston Caledonian Club
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
Scotch Club
Dave Caldwell
H. F. Mahoney
Mike Devanney
Millrose A. A
New York
Ted Meredith
Meadowbrook Club
Philadelphia
Johnny Overton
Yale
Scott
Great Marathon Swim From Provincetown To Nantasket Set
Arrangements completed for the Provincetown to Nantasket marathon swim between Henry Sullivan of Lowell and Charlie Toth of Boston. The start is Race Point Light on Saturday August 19 at 6 PM with expected arrival at Nantasket State Bathhouse the following afternoon.
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Provincetown
Nantasket
Henry Sullivan
Lowell
Charlie Toth
Boston
Race Point Light
NEAAU Sanctioned Ocean Swim Race With Five Boats Planned
The event features three judges one chosen by Sullivan and one by Toth with the captain of the excursion boat as third judge. Boats accompany two swimmers each with inspectors aboard both sides to enforce rules. A green light on Sullivan’s dory and a red light on Toth’s help observers track leaders. If no swimmer finishes buoys will decide the victor near Nantasket State bath house. Philadelphia’s Charles Durborow may enter though participation is uncertain.
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Sullivan
Toth
Boston
Provincetown
Mar
Nantasket
Charles B. Durborow
Philadelphia
Cape Henry
Cape Charles
New Haven Trails New London in 2–1 Loss
New Haven 2 New London 1 as Recker Miller and Courtney drive runs. Miller J Shannon and Recker three base hits. Weiser Nutter steal. Fortune 3 runs, Weaver 6, Sherman 1. 8 hits 2 runs in 7 innings for Fortune. 0 hits 0 runs for Sherman in 1. Umpire Stratford. Time 12m.
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Fortune
New Fhavett
New London
Recker
Miller
Courtney
J. Shannon
Weiser
Nutter
Weaver
Choninard
Odell
Dowdie Rodriguez
Sherman
Weavers
Statford
New Haven
Devine
Smith
Becker
Dowd
Welser Abe
M'rhefka
Ch'nard
R'drig'z
Bressler
Eh'se
C Russell
O'rtney
Series tests Sox and Indians in rugged stretch ahead
Lee Fohl’s Indians show a middling slant as the White Sox series looms. Frank Moran resurfaces after the Dillon scrap at Celtic Park. Joe Higgins predicts a big season after beating Homer Baker. Charley White favored to beat Matt Wells. Columbia renews football with Ted Withington as assistant at Morningside College.
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Lee Fohl
Indians
Cleveland Bunch
Sox
White Sox
Rowlands
Frank Moran
Jack Dillon
Celtic Park
Frank
Big Babe McDonald
Matt McGrath
Moran
Columbia
Ted Withington
Harvard
Morningside College
Duffeys Sports: Penn Track Adds Fresh Talent
Lawson Robertson, newly named Penn track coach, travels to Philadelphia on Sept. 5 to lead the Red and Blue. Twelve top scholastic athletes are expected to join next season, including Frank Sloman and Brooke Brewer with others like George Meredith and Izzy Hough predicted to enter Penn.
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Lawson Robertson
Penn
Philadelphia
America
Frank Sloman
Ted Meredith
Pennsy
Frisco
Brooke Brewer
St. Albans
Pennsylvania
George Meredith
Ted
Izzy Hough
Billy
Worcester and Bridgeport split doubleheader in Bridgeport
Bridgeport took game one 8 to 1 while Worcester won game two 1 to 0 before a fifth inning pause for a train. Key players included Cooney Magee Werre and Whelan with notable pitching by McQuillan Walsh and Turner.
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Bridgeport
Worcester
A.E
Blake
Fewster
Ball
Matoney
Baker
P'teiger
I'n'ger
Magee
Whelan
Yolk
Duggan
Gardella
Werre
Cooney
Murphy
McQuillan
Voll
Walsh
Fenster
Turner
McGinley
Waters
Ennis
Brooklyn to Recall Goodbred From Minors
Tiny Goodbred the Brooklyn prospect in the International League with the Montreal Royals is set to be recalled by the Robins when the season ends in September. The Mayo Florida native over six feet tall shows speed rivaling Walter Johnson and recently threw a three hit shutout against the Rochester Rustlers.
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New York
Tiny Goodbred
Brooklyn
Montreal Royals
Robins
International League
Goodbred
Mayo
Fla
Walter Johnson
Tiny
Robbie
Royals
Rochester Rustlers
Willard successor talk and early baseball rise notes
J A Small discusses bunting on third strike and bases awarded on fair balls. Jess Willard retirement questions ponder who could inherit his title, with fans and past holders influencing the outcome. Lawton Witt of the Athletics, 20, described rising from Vermont seminary to major league play and filling shoes once worn by Jack Barry.
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Jess Willard
Big Jess
Big Jeff
Marvin Hart
Jack Dillon
Willard
Lawton Witt
Harry Davis
St. Johnsbury
Goddard Seminary
Barre
Skowhegan
Jack Barry
Brady and Doyle Vie For Massachusetts Open Title Today
Brady of Oakley Country Club and Doyle of Myopia Hunt Club square off at Brae-Burn for the Massachusetts open after a 18 hole tie. The match starts at 2 PM with a large gallery expected to follow the outcome. Brady seeks his second title while Doyle aims to claim his first high finish on Brae-Burn soil.
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Brae-Burn Country Club
Michael J. Brady
Oakley Country Club
Patrick J. Doyle
Myopia Hunt Club
Hamilton
Harry JL. Ayer
West Newton
Massachusetts Golf Association
Brady
Doyle
E. C. Taylor
KK. K
Massachusetts
Boston
Tennis Finals Set After Nail Injury Delay
A. M. Stewart injured by stepping on a nail delays the Arling ton Heights Tennis Club men's singles final. He is expected to recover by midweek to play semifinal versus Carl Patrquin, with the winner awaiting Edward A. Bailey in the championship match.
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A. M. Stewart
Arlington Heights Tennis Club
Mr. Stewart
Carl Patriquin
Edward A. Bailey
Southern Association scores report with baseball results
Memphis defeated Atlanta 8 to 1 in a Southern Association game while Little Rock beat Mobile 6 to 5 in the first game and 4 to 8 in the second. Birmingham topped New Orleans 1 to 0. Nashville Chattanooga game postponed by rain.
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Memphis
Atlanta
Little Rock
Mobile
Little Reeck
Birmingham
New Orleans
Nashville-Chattanooga
Wyckoff Shown Limited Form Since 1913 Debut
Wyckoff the Red Sox pitcher from the Athletics has posted a poor major league record since his 1913 debut. His 1914 season was his best with 11 wins and 7 losses and last season he went 10 and 22. This season he mostly pitched in relief with one complete game and a 2 1/3 inning count of 222 1 3 innings.
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Wyckoff
Athletics
Red Sox
Mack
New York
Ain't It The Truth About Fourth Of July Fireworks
A lighthearted note ponders the annoyance of fireworks missing on the Fourth of July and the humorous urge to call a cop if the smoke-man is out of supply.
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U. S
Miss Curtis
Mrs. Feitner Best
Chicago White Sox
Buck Weaver
Jacques Fournier
Eddie Collins
Dodgers
REDS
Fenway
Paul H. Shannon
Schalk League
Schalk
Jack Lapp
Lynn
Joe Jackson
Speaker
Felsch
Fournier
Ness
Shoro Collins
E. Collins
Jackson
J. Collins
von Kolnitz
Wright
Dutch Leonard
Carl Mays
Red Faber
Bill
del Gamner
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Arthur
Mment
Joe Higgins
Holy Cross
Joe
Homer Baker
Meredith
Lewiston
Higgins
Charley White
Matt Wells
Wells
Johnny Dundee
Duffeys
J. A. Small
Fitchburg
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Braty
Southern Association
Milan
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