There Was Plenty of Hitting in Game at Braves Field
Powell opened the 77 with a two base hit to center. Konecky scored Powell on a muffed fly to right field as King rounded the bases for the Braves two runs in the inning. Kelly doubled and a wild throw to first scored the winning run. the Braves won 8 to 107?
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Braves Top Pirates Twice In Lengthy Openers
The Braves defeated the Pirates 8 to 7 in 11 innings and then won 7 to 2 in a later game. Key moments included Fred Bailey and Joe Kelly contributing multiple hits, and Ray Powell delivering a long triple and other timely hits. Cooper and Grimes pitched, with Renowned batting by Rehg and Koney aiding Atlanta as King struggled in the sun.
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Braves Score First Game Against Boston in Pittsburg
In a baseball double feature Pittsburg defeats Boston 7 to 1 in game one, with key hits from Powell Debus Kelly and Konetchy. Game two ends 7 to 7 as Maranville Tragesser Rehg and Schmidt deliver offense for Boston while Pittsburg counters with Barnes Jacobs Grimes.
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Pirates Rally For Runs In Seventh and Fifth Innings
In the seventh inning Kelly drew a walk and Koney bunted for a hit. Smith followed with a slow hit that Grimes mishandled into a single, loading the bases as Rawlings mishandled a popup. Grimes then walked Barnes to force in a run. Earlier, Debus tripled in the fifth and Schmidt doubled, scoring a run, with Schmidt later scoring on Pitler's infield hit.
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Baker Wins 24 Hours to Answer Charges
Chicago July 16 President Johnson of the American league gave J Franklin Baker third baseman of the New York Americans 24 hours to answer charges that he tried to induce Allen Sotheron star pitcher of the St Louis club to desert organized baseball and join an independent league in Pennsylvania Baker had been asked for an explanation and did not reply
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Montreal and Baltimore Split Doubleheader in Openers
In Newark Rochester Buffalo Richmond Providence Toronto and Montreal matchups the results show varied scores. First game Montreal defeated Baltimore 10 to 9 while second game Montreal won 3 to 2 against Baltimore.
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Lively bout tonight at St Botolph ring features Wallace vs Britt
Eddie Wallace the Brooklyn flash returns to town to face Frankie Britt in a 12 round New England feather title bout at St Botolph. Britt, fresh from a win over Bill Carney, weighs about two pounds more at ringside and both men bring sharp punching power as two sixes precede the main event.
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Giants Beat Cubs 4-2 to Open Series
New York tops Chicago 4 to 2 in the series opener. Tesreau silenced the Cubs until the seventh inning while Vaughn was hit hard in relief. Notable plays include Robertson’s bare-handed catch in the first and Burns, Kauff, Fletcher, Robertson, Williams, Deal and Benton producing runs for the Giants.
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Baseball scores scattered across leagues and cities
Minneapolis blanked Columbus 4 to 2 while Louisville defeated Kansas City 6 to 3 and Milwaukee won 3 to 2. Indianapolis outlasted their opponent 2 to 2 in 12 innings as Toledo St. Paul experienced rain delays.
Cardinals defeat the Dodgers 3 to 1
St Louis wins game one of the Brooklyn series 8 to 1 as Hornsby and Cruise drive two runs. Meadows allows three hits with stellar support from Betzel and Hornsby, while Johnston misplays a return on Stengel causing two runners to score.
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Lexington Athletic Association Sets Field Day Plans
A special meeting of the Lexington Athletic Association’s governing board will meet this evening to plan the annual field day for Saturday September 15, marking the close of the local season. A band concert will be one feature.
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Gossip for Motorists: Auto News and Car Arrivals
Edward Becker reports Maine New Hampshire and Vermont roads in excellent condition after touring Stutz agents. Corrections on Chalmers hill climb mini recount 26 aboard. Daniels car prices rise August 1. Buick Boston reports 1917 cars sold out and 1918 Buicks due next week. Bay State enthusiasts plan Naragansett Park races with Oldfield and De Palma.
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Curley Loses Injunction In Willard Case
In New York on July 16, Supreme Court Justice Peter A. Hendrick denied Jacok Curley a restraining injunction against world heavyweight champion Jess Willard. Curley had claimed a Havana pre fight contract limited Willard’s public appearances until September under Curley’s management. The judge found enforcing such an injunction would harm Willard and yield no lawful gain for Curley.
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Daly Released by Cleveland to Buffalo on Optional Agreement
The Cleveland American League club announced that catcher Tom Daly has been released under an optional agreement to the Buffalo club of the International League.
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Phillies Stop Reds 1-0 on Sharp Fielding
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati 1 to 0 in a brisk one hour ten minute game. Cravath drove in the only run in the seventh after Whitted doubled and advanced on Roush misplay. Johnny Evers debuts for the Phillies as Alexander and Regan duel in a tight pitching effort.
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