Baseball Shelved as Work or Fight Rule Applies
Washington and Chicago reports show Ban Johnson ordering all Chicago American League games to be played until told otherwise, as parks prepare to close under Secretary Baker’s non essential designation. The American Association ended its season, Kansas City earning the pennant while Charles Comiskey favored immediate park closures.
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Kansas City
Baseball Owners Split Over Park Closings In Major Leagues
American League owners meeting in Cleveland with Ban Johnson presiding to decide on closing parks immediately. National League officials meeting in Pittsburgh to consider continuing scheduled play. Herrmann reports to Johnson that emergency requires a meeting. Johnson expects order to stop play soon. Chicago games with Cincinnati postponed. Cincinnati to play Boston Wednesday per Herrmann. Mitchell says Cubs may continue cautiously. no Eastward trip ordered yet.
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Cleveland
Ban Johnson
National League
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August Herrmann
Cincinnati Club
National Baseball Commission
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Tener
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Herrmann
Boston
Kansas City Wins 1918 Pennant After Work or Fight Order
The Kansas City club is awarded the 1918 American Association pennant after owners vote to end the season. The league, led by president Thomas J. Hickey, suspended the schedule as clubs closed parks under the war department order. Players’ contracts to be terminated as they seek other work amid the final doubleheaders.
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Kansas City
American Association
Thomas J. Hickey
Baker
Secretary of War
Hickey
International Club Owners Meet Thursday
Auburn New York July 21 International baseball league club owners were tonight called by President Farrell to meet in New York on Thursday to determine the league future under Secretary Baker's work or fight order construction.
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Farrell
New York
Baker
National League to Continue Games for Present
Cincinnati reports that the National League will press on with games for the present. August Herrmann, NL Commission chairman and Reds president, said Western teams will travel East for schedules as Cincinnati heads to Boston Tuesday for a Wednesday contest.
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Fate of American League to be decided in Cleveland meeting
Cleveland July 21. The fate of the American league will be decided here tomorrow at a meeting called by Byron B. Johnson, president of the organization. Owners or representatives of the eight clubs are expected to attend to take action on Secretary Baker's work or fight order.
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Cleveland
Byron B. Johnson
Baker
Red Sox
Johnson
American League
Help News Dealers With Trade In Other Purchases
News dealers across New England face a government order banning newspaper returns along with higher costs. Readers can aid dealers by buying additional items such as cigars fruit confectionery magazines or other goods when purchasing newspapers. This support helps keep papers like the Post available regularly at local stands.
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New England
United States
the Post
Red Sox and Tigers to Play Two Games at Fenway
The Red Sox will host Detroit in a doubleheader at Fenway Park starting at 1 30 this afternoon per Red Sox headquarters. Detroit players said they were ordered to report to the park, and President Frazee indicated the games would be played barring any late change.
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Baseball in wartime thins as leagues dodge the draft
The piece notes the likely suspension of the American and National leagues for the duration of World War I, with players expected to work or enter military service. It discusses Frazee and Johnson clashing over plans to continue play, the uncertainty of outcomes, and the early schedule outlook with a 1:30 start.
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Boston
Johnson
Baker
Big Ban
Cleveland
Washington tops Chicago to claim third straight win
Opportune hitting broke a 0-0 deadlock as Washington defeated Chicago 4 to 2 for its third consecutive win. Manager Griffith said tomorrow’s game would proceed despite leadership plans to close all American League parks after today. Key contributors include Foster Judge Schulte Shanks Lei bold Gandil and Milan McMullin J Collins with pitching by Matteson and Cicotte on the mound for Chicago.
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Gandil
Matteson
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K. Collins
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Ciotte
Jones Jumps to Lead as Pitcher
Boston fans saw Sam Jones of the Red Sox surge to premier status as the league’s top pitcher after Saturday’s win over the Tigers. His current winning percentage stands at .769, with Mayer of Pittsburgh close behind at .765 after trade moves. The piece notes Cobb, Groh, Ruth, Speaker, Doyle, and others in the chase, and mentions additions to the .800 class like Chase and Z Wheat.
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Tigers
Mayer
Pittsburg
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Pirates
Hamilton
Jones
Cobb
Groh
Ruth
Sisler
Burns
Speaker
Doyle
Giants
Chase
Cincinnati
Z. Wheat
Brooklyn
Carey
National League to continue schedule despite American league actions
Pittsburg July 21 John K Tener president of the National League said the league would not close tomorrow and would continue to play out its schedule until further notice. He added the league would proceed regardless of what the American League might decide.
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Penn
John K. Tener
Presideans
Detroit at Boston two games and other league clashes
Series of basketball games listed include Detroit at Boston in two games, St. Louis at New York, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at Washington, and Boston at Pittsburg with dates unspecified.
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Newark Sweeps Rochester in Twin Bill Opener
In the first game Newark defeated Rochester 2 to 0. The second game saw Newark win 5 to 1 over Rochester in seven innings. Baltimore lost to Toronto 5 to 8. Binghamton routed Buffalo 8 to 1. Syracuse and Jersey City split a doubleheader with Jersey City edging Syracuse 12 innings 1 to 0. Jersey City then won the second game 4 to 0 in seven innings.
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Toronto
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Buffalo
Syracuse
Jersey City
Baseball scores from twin city league doubleheaders
Indianapolis beat Columbus 8 to 2 in game one while Columbus took game two 3 to 0. Kansas City shut out Minneapolis 6 to 0 in game one but split with a 5 to 5 draw in game two. St Paul edged Milwaukee 2 to 1 in game one and won 4 to 3 in game two. Toledo beat Louisville 8 to 5 in game one and Louisville won 7 to 1 in game two.
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Indians Win From Athletics and Tie in Cleveland Doubleheader
Cleveland completed the American League season with a doubleheader against Philadelphia. The Indians won the first game 3 to 2 in 11 innings, the deciding run scoring on Dugan s wild throw. The second game ended tied at 3 to 5 and was called to let the visitors catch their train home. Watson pitched both games for Philadelphia with poor support.
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Braves Split Doubleheader With Reds in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on July 21 the Braves and Reds split the doubleheader, Braves winning 5 to 2 and Reds taking the nightcap 7 to 3. Pat Ragan pitched for Atlanta, Dick Murphy homered for the Braves, and young outfielder Murphy starred with dazzling catches and a triple, energizing a crowd of about 10,000.
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