Baseball Leads and Shakeups In Hitting Standings This Week
The major leagues reveal new leaders in batting and base stealing with rookies like Killifer of Detroit and Hyatt of the Pirates rising in the rankings. Wagner, Wagner and Mitchell headline the chase in the National and American leagues as veterans reenter the top dozen and hitters reach the century mark in hits.
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Killifer
Detroit
Germany
Schaefer
Hyatt
Pirates
Wagner
Jacklitsch
Phillies
Mitchell
Cincinnati
Phelps
Cardinals
Hofman
Chance
Cubs
Bransfield
Hummel
Dodgers
Wilis
St. Louis
Thomas
Boston
Hoblitzell
Zimmerman
Tinker
Chicagos
Criss
Stahl
Red Sox
Coby
Bush
Leach
Pittsburg
Becker
Cobb
Bescher
Pirate
Austin
New York Americans
O'Hara
New York Nationals
Graham
Dahlen
Beck
Doves
Walter
Wood
Lord
Speaker
Collins
Athletics
Tigers
Crawford
Local Athletes Rise as Boston Contests Boost Amateur Sports
Boston fans anticipate a busy track season with Knights of Columbus and Gate of Heaven meets at Locust street grounds and stars like Porter Ahern Sherman and Kiviat sparking sprinting and baseball talent. Eager crowds and strong English and American rivalries frame a busy athletic calendar with hope for future national prominence.
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Sts Augustine
Locust Street
Knights of Columbus
St. Augustine
Harry Porter
Ahern
Gotham
Locust Street Grounds
South Boston
Doc White Overpowers Mack's Pennant Hopefuls
Doc White, reported all in, did not show signs of it as he defeated Connie Mack's pennant aspirants on Saturday.
Baseball Doubtful Claims And Scoring Confusions
The item discusses disputed baseball outcomes from a doubleheader weathered by rain, including a postponed first game and a second game play, plus several contested plays at base and in the outfield. It cites questions of outs, errors, and forced advances, and mentions historical claims about the World Series length and marathon water-throwing rules.
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Detroit
Red Sox
Droebach of Boston Wins Bike Race
The Stadium motor paced event in Clifton New Jersey featured three five mile heats and a 15 mile final. Peter Droebach of Boston won the final with Frank Galvin of New Milford Connecticut second and Al Halstead of Sacramento California third. Time 28 minutes 51 seconds. Other pros included N Anderson Denmark, Fred Jones Passaic and Charles Stein Newark.
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Clifton
N. J
Peter Droebach
Boston
Frank Galvin
New Milford
Conn
al Halstead
Sacramento
Cal
N. Anderson
Denmark
Fred Jones
Passaic
Charles Stein
Newark
Veteran pitchers named in Pittsburgh club list
A roster note cites veterans Pittsburg Wagner Leach Clarke Sam Leever and Philips along with Vic Willis among a great pool of experienced players.
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Pittsburg
Wagner
Leach
Clarke
Sam Leever
Philips
Vic Willis
Al Storke Shines at Third for Pirates in Boston
Al Storke, a noted Boston figure, is delivering with a strong display for the Pirates at third base. He is both hitting well and playing excellent fielding in the latest play.
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al Storke
Boston
Pirates
Bowler resigns as Dartmouth athletic trainer after friction
Dr. John Bowler, long time trainer and coach at Dartmouth College, resigns from athletic duties after friction with faculty. His professorship of hygiene remains. A successor is nearly chosen. Bowler reportedly sought to withdraw but was refused. Bowler was popular with students and seen as a pillar of the college athletics program.
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Conley
John Bowler
Dartmouth
Dartmouth College
New Hampshire
Bowler
E. K. Hall
Bowsler
Tucker
Dartmouth Medical School
Hanover
Athletic Committee
New Hampshire College
Red Sox acquire two pitchers from St Paul in cash deal
July 25 report states manager Lake of the Red Sox traded Chech and Ryan to the St Paul club for pitchers Karger and Hall with cash. Karger, with major league history including St Louis and Cincinnati, joins in New York Tuesday. Hall, limited this year, previously played for St Paul with eight wins in 29 games last season.
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Detroit
Lake
Red Sox
Chech
Ryan
St. Paul
Reds
Griffith
Hall
Columbus
Forgotten Champions in Early American Sports History
A weekly Post column recalls past sport greats and notable bouts. It notes Tom Wilson aka Slasher Tom losing in 27 rounds near Boston in 1858 to John Woods and Bob Caunt’s attempt to whip Yankee Sullivan, with Sullivan winning in seven rounds. It also cites H M Dufur’s wrestling victories over Bragg Owen Magg and Duncan C Ross, and mentions W G George of England (1884) in context.
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Post
Tom Wilson
Tom
Boston
John Woods
Bob Caunt
Ben Caunt
Yankee Sullivan
Sullivan
H. M. Dufur
Bragg
Grand Rapids
Mich
Owen
Magg
Vermont
Duncan C. Ross
Ross
Dufur
Rifle Cracks Begin Big Shoot Today at Wakefield
The fifth rifle competition of the New England Military Rifle Association opens at the Bay State range in Wakefield starting tomorrow and runs through the week. About 260 riflemen compete including U S Navy, Naval Academy cadets, and a Marine Corps team. Events include 25 battles with 100 trophies and cash prizes. world records are anticipated from top shooters like George N Chesley. Governors Draper Quinby and Fernald are expected to attend Governor's Day Thursday.
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New England Military Rifle Association
Bay State
United States Navy
United States Naval Academy
United States Marine Corps
New England
George N. Chesley
Second Connecticut Infantry
Draper
Quinby
New Hampshire
Fernald
Maine
Ballard Wins In Mile Run At Providence Meet
Joseph Ballard carried off the mile title for the Boston Athletic Association at the Providence Athletic Club meet held on the baseball grounds. The event draw about 1000 spectators and several other handis and dashes were won by runners from Boston, Providence, Lynn and Copbrigaport Gymnasium.
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Boston Athletic Association
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Lynn M. C. A
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Boston
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J. Burke
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C. J. Anderson
E. Wade
P. Roberts
E. G. Tilton
Norwich
Conn
M. Norris
Brookline Gymnasium
P. Lonergan
A. Ballard
Harry McCormick Reflects on Batting Confidence
Giants star Harry McCormick recalls his batting pride with a quip about a Fourth of July moment in boyhood. He describes hearing a grandstand spectator praise the opposing pitcher as foolish for changing him after a home run and notes the other pitcher’s strong hitting.
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Harry McCormick
Giants
Grandstand
Clearing Up Titles of Boxers in Global Dispute
An international boxing titles committee is urged to settle muddled claims. The piece notes Johnson as world champion in America and Australia, Langford as English titleholder by default, and Hague as British champion, with debates over national vs native eligibility. It calls for independent refereeing and national promotion unity. The Apollo A. C. Salem event features Mickey McDonough versus Porky Flynn.
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America
Jack Johnson
Australia
England
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A. C
Ivan Hague
Hague
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Tommy Burns
Moir
Jim Corbett
Tom Allen
The
Apollo A. C
Salem
Mickey McDonough
Brooklyn
Porky Flynn
Press Golfers Begin Championship Today
The eighth annual championship tour nament of the Press Golf Club of New England starts at Wollaston Golf Club Montclair with a handicap stroke contest to determine the 16 best gross scores for the John I Taylor perpetual trophy. The next 16 compete in match play for a special prize. Entered are William A Swan E T Manson Ralph Cracknell and Walter S Hartwell. Entries accepted today at the Wollaston Club until 3 30 p m.
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New England
Wollaston Golf Club
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William A. Swan
Associated Press
E. T. Manson
Herald
Ralph Cracknell
Walter S. Hartwell
Globe
Wollaston Club
Madison A C Charlestown Claim Amateur Baseball Title
The Madison A C of Charlestown claim the state amateur championship based on leading victories and lack of other teams willing to challenge them. They argue no other pretender will contest the title claim.
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Madison A. C
Charlestown
Becker Hits Consecutive Center Field Bleachers
Beals Becker of the Doves hit the ball twice into center field bleachers amid a lineup of NL heavy hitters. He stands alone in accomplishing this feat and the shot is described as a long game-changing drive.
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Doves
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