Rival Stars in Action Today in Big League Showdown
Rival outfielders Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb loom in a key American League clash this afternoon. The Boston star challenges Cobb’s speed, fielding, and base running as both aim to outshine each other in a season that already sees Speaker creeping toward top batting and fielding form while Cobb holds a small lead in runs and base steals. The piece notes Jennings moved Cobb to center field and praises his defensive play, while Speaker is lauded for his fielding and inside game, with a four day window to watch their ongoing duel.
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Middle Garden
Boston
Detroit
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Tyrus
Speaker
Cobb
Tigers
Jennings
Tris
Lajoie
Longwood Court Tennis Opens With Elite Field Today
The 20th annual Longwood singles tournament and the Eastern doubles championship begin at Longwood Cricket Club. Top entrants include former national champion William J. Clothier and defending champ Larned, with notable doubles pairs such as Wright and Little and Seaver and Putnam. First and second rounds list numerous matchups from A. Fox to H. McLane with many local contenders hoping for a strong showing.
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Longwood
Longwood Cricket Club
Newport
William J. Clothier
Larned
Wright
Little
G. Bib Touchard
Gardner
Sulloway
Johnson
Seaver
Putnam
Bishop
E. H. Whitney
Evans No Hits Canton in Exhibition Clash
Evans of the Boston Nationals no-hit no-run against Canton in an exhibition before about 5000 fans. Three Canton players reached first on walks.
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Canton, O
Canton
Evans
Boston Nationals
Touching Second The science and art of baseball managers explored
The article details managerial strategy in baseball, focusing on signaling, batting order changes, and pitcher usage. It recounts rare insights from 1908 to 1909 games, including Sheckard Chance signaling errors, Ganzel’s opponent codes, and notable feats by Fielder Jones and McCloskey. It highlights on field decisions, player management, and a famed fourth inning play between Detroit and Chicago. O Leary to Be Continued in Saturdays Post.
Boston Beats Canton With Four-Run Early Lead
Boston scored four runs in the first two innings against pitcher Wilhelm before he settled, yielding only one more hit while fanning nine. W Collins opened with a first inning homer off left field, Miller doubled him home, while Sweeney walked in the second and scored on Rariden s single with an error on a steal attempt. Rariden later scored on a passed ball after Collins reached on a wild throw. Rariden, a former Canton man, received a warm welcome. The score:
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Chicago
Sheckard
Chance
Evers
Kling
Cincinnati
Ganzel
Cubs
Cinpons
Boston
Wilhelm
Canton
W. Collins
Miller
Sweeney
Rariden
Collins
Collings
AB. R. BH
K Shean
Sharpe
Getz
Esa
Beck
C. F
Neweeer Rariden
Evans
Erseene
Ferguson
C. Fee
Eenee
F. Dawson
Beis J. Dawson
Weeee Abbott Tee
Hinton
Eeene Collins
Sen Eee Bonnin
Weee Porter
Williams
Wihelm
Pesneene
Vee
Weeney
Siams
Brown
Whitin
Six Cornered Motor Pace Race Set for Revere Track
A six cornered motor paced race, 25 miles, will headline the Revere cycle track Saturday night. Competitors include Elmer Collins of Lynn, George Wiley of Syracuse, J Frank Galvin of Hartford, Olie Carmen of New York, Carlo Vanoni of Italy, and Peter Drobech of South Boston.
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Revere
Elmer Collins
Lynn
George Wiley
Syracuse
J. Frank Galvin
Hartford
Olie Carmen
New York
Carlo Vanoni
Italy
Peter Drobech
Boston
American A C Sailors Set For Thursday Night Bout
American A C plans a card with local boats on Thursday. Local favorites Jack Johnson and George Perry clash in the windup. Other matches feature Al Rudolph of New York vs. Chester Walcott, Tony Lorenzo of the North End vs. Young Scanlon of Cambridge, and Young Cohen of Cambridge vs. Eddie Fitzgerald of the South End.
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A. C
Jack Johnson
George Perry
al Rudolph
New York
Chester Walcott
Tony Lorenzo
North End
Young Scanlon
Cambridge
Young Cohen
Eddie Fitzgerald
South End
Subtle Mystery Shapes Definition of an Exciting Golf Match
A subtle mystery surrounds the exact definition of the qualities of an exciting golf match. To the casual observer it runs in the same heat with the pastime of yachting, regarding which the Co. O. complains that excitement is necessarily suppressed until the table of logarithms has been dallied with.
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Co. O
Noted Debate Over Jeffries Inclusion in Roster
An uneven claim about whether Mr. Jeffries belongs among the famous who failed to touch second is discussed. Skeptics argue Jim did not even touch first, while others with limited means weigh in on the roster's accuracy.
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Mr. Jeffries
Jim
Who Will Referee Jim Sullivan Connolly Bout
It is anticipated the A A U official will referee the upcoming match between Jim Sullivan and Jim Connolly with Sullivan relying on footwork and Connolly on power.
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Jim Sullivan
Jim Connolly
Connolly
Westminster Lacrosse Team Beats Montreal for Minto Cup Lead
Westminster Lacrosse, champions of Canada, defeated Montreal 10 to 4 yesterday in New Westminster in the first of two matches for the championship and the Minto cup.
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New Westminster
B. C
Westminster Lacrosse
Canada
Montreal
It will be all up for the E I Yah champions today
Arthur Duffey’s column notes a big event at Red Sox Park with Hughey Jennings and the Tigers, praising Speer Boys and Red Sox chances to derail Hughey. It mentions upcoming Scotch games at Caledonian Grove August 6 with St Yves Dorando Longboat Hayes, and questions Shrubb’s comeback against Northland. Also covers Johnny Mooney from Reno in Los Angeles and a brewing AAU controversy over amateurism with Connolly and Sullivan.
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Red Sox
Hughey Jennings
Tigers
Donovan
White Sox
St. Yves
Dorando
Longboat
Johnny Hayes
Caledonian Grove
al Shrubb
Svanberg
Shrubb
Johnny Mooney
Reno
Los Angeles
Johnny
Jim” Sullivan
Jim” Connolly
Connolly
Sullivan
Amby McConnell’s return delayed by guilt and plans
Questions about Amby McConnell’s guilt resolution and when he may rejoin play persist though he dresses and practices daily. Readers ask who to contact to enter the 1915 games, noting a care of the school committee on Mason Street.
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Amby McConnell
Amby
Nat
Mason Street
Schoo Committee
New York
Boston
St. Augustine
Locust Street Grounds
Cambridge
Funs
Doves
Pooch Donovan
Harvard
Joeyonovan
Apri Fuice
Piper
Chesley Leads New England Military Rifle Association Win
Wakefield July 17 George W Chesley of Company B Sec ond Connecticut Regiment topped the sixth NE Military Rifle Association tournament at the Bay State range. He won four trophies for first place in key events including the Tanner match at 600 yards and 200 yard and 500 yard contests, outrunning top shooters Lawrence Hayden and Shuman.
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George W. Chesley
Second
Connecticut Regiment
NEW England Military Rifle Association
Wakefield
Bay State Range
Tanner
Lawrence
Hayden
Shuman
Chesley
Chesley Stands Out In Massachusetts Rifle Team History
Musician Chesley trained with Company A Sixth Regiment M Y M of Wakefield and shot for years on the company rifle team. He represented Massachusetts at Sea Girt and Camp Perry. This year he set two world records with 60 consecutive bullseyes at 600 yards and 45 of 50 at 1000 yards, tied a world record score for a 600 yard re-entry match, holds the 1000 yard record, and won the Hayden cup for three years. He will compete at Camp Perry and seeks many prizes.
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Chesley
Wakefield
Massachusetts
Sea Girt
N. J
Camp Perry
Ohio
S. W. Wise
New England
Blue Peter Wins 285 Mile Motorboat Race
The Blue Peter owned by W. R. C. Seymour of the Larchmont Yacht Club won the 285 mile motorboat race begun yesterday and finished at Marblehead after leading from the start. Crescent Athletic Club of Brooklyn trailed, while the Elmo III and Aldebaran were not sighted and the Oceyesee halted at Providence following a mishap.
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New York
Blue Peter
W. R. C. Seymour
Larchmont Yacht Club
Marblehead
Mass
Crescent Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Providence
Crowley Receives Gold Watch After Providence Game
Crowley honored after Providence beats Newark as Roxbury friends present a handsome gold watch to the pitcher during the game in Providence on July 17.
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Providence, R. I
Providence
Newark
Jim “Queen” Crowley
Roxbury
Hugh Duffy Seeks Power at Sox Park Home Run Haters
A touch of pathos colors reports that Hugh Duffy desires a few home run hitters to lift and set off the natural atmosphere at Sox Park, signaling a push for stronger hitting in the lineup.
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Hugh Duffy
Jeffries Signals Possible Return to Johnson Fight
Avalon California July 17 James J Jeffries arrived last evening and spoke about a second match with Jack Johnson. He said he would decide after seeing what supporters can do for him and hinted that several big fights could raise his spirits.
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Avalon
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jeffries
Another Girl Makes Swim From Bass Point to Revere Bathhouse
Miss Annie Morecroft of 22 Green Street Revere swam from Bass Point to Revere Beach bathhouse yesterday posting 2 hours 10 minutes. Trained by her brother she plans to attempt the Boston Light swim later this season and is confident in longer distances.
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Bass Point
Revere
Annie Morecroft
Green Street
Alsie Aykroyd
Miss Morecroft
Revere Beach
Boston
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Rival Stars In Action Today
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T. B. Plimpton
D. L. Pickman
G. Plimpton
R. ©. Seaver
S. L. Beals
Grosbeck
D. S. Niles
A. Lowther
G. C. Caner
N. Johnson
H. A. MacKinney
W. N. Whiting
Dr. Rosenbaum
A. Ing
R. Gardner
A. Codman
Q. A
McKean
B. H. Whitney
M. E. McLaughlin
T. O. Ames
H. Voshel
E. H W. Woods
H. B. Irwin
S. Minot
R. Lyman
F. C. Boggs
G. F. Touchard
T. B Plimpton
R. C. Bray
Hoa
MacKinney
W. F. Johnson
A. Sweetsor
H. McLane
Ike
Well
Boyy
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Chicago White Stockings
Walsh
McCloskey
St. Louis
Raymond
Karger
Brown Tred
Crawford
O'Leary
Steinfeldt
O’leary
American
Farrington
Lacrosse Champs
Arthur Duffey
John Svanberg
Chesley Starred
Rifle Shoot
Connecticut
Crowley
Jake
Jeff
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