World's Champs Beat Red Sox 7 2 at Chicago
The world's champions defeated the Red Sox 7 to 2 as Jones struggled and Kinney shined in relief. Gonzales debuted with a three base hit and five run fourth inning highlighted by Stansbury and others. Ruth went 0 for 4 as Boston’s offense stalled after early bursts.
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Indians Beat Highlanders 8 to 3 in Opening Game
Cleveland pitchers dominated as Coveleskie outpitched three New York hurlers. Wood debuted at second base for Cleveland, excelling after Wambsganss left for the national service. Errors behind the mound defense led to three runs in the win.
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Walker's 11th inning hit lifts Tigers over Phillies
F Walker's bases loaded single in the 11th gave Detroit a 2 1 victory over Philadelphia. Walker also starred in the field. Burns drove a two base hit for Philadelphia and Stengel played for Dykes.
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Senators Beat St. Louis Browns 3-2 in League Clash
Senators win over St. Louis Browns 3-2 as Shaw and Judge deliver singles and Foster hits a fifth inning triple. St. Louis drops to sixth place after the loss in the July 26 game.
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Giants Complete Shutout of Cardinals 8 to 0
New York won the third of four against St Louis with an 8 to 0 victory. Steele held the Cardinals scoreless while the Giants pounded May. Young extended his hitting streak to 25 games. Walter Hoike joined Bethlehem Steel league team after being ordered to work or fight by the St. Louis Draft Board.
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Dodgers Win Over Pirates 4 to 3 in Brooklyn
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 4 to 3 as Hi Myers tripled in the ninth and Sanders walked O'Mara Doolan and Cheney to force home the winning run. Myers starred with bat and Schmidt excelled in throwing to bases.
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Jacobs Ordered to Work or Fight
Otto Jacobs catcher for Chicago is the first American League player affected by the War Departments work or fight ruling He was notified by his local draft board to obtain more useful employment or be moved from Class 4 to Class 1 He is married with a wife and two children.
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Duffeys Sporting Comments Highlight Early War Era Baseball
Arthur F Duffey now a lieutenant reports to Mineola camp today He will not write Duffeys Column during army service but Post Sporting staff will continue the feature Connie Mack showcased as a builder of players including Burns Walker and Day Led all stars and helped reform prospects Also notes on Vincent Madonna Gordon Nightingale and Marine Corps enlistment plus a detailed account of a Boston Reds versus Cincinnati Reds spring game with McQuillen debut and Herzog batting highlights
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Golf at Lexington Hosts Presidents Trophy Qualifiers
The presidents trophy qualifying round is to be held at the Lexington Golf Club in North Lexington this afternoon. It will be an 18 hole handicap medal with the 16 top scores advancing to match play. The executive committee trophy tournament match play also proceeds at the Lexington club today.
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Braves Sweep Reds in Doubleheader at Braves Field
The Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds in both games at Braves Field yesterday afternoon by scores of 11 to 5 and 12 to 3.
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Fulton Favorite For Eight Round Bout In Harrison
Freddie Fulton, a long-time homeless fighter, faces Jack Dempsey in an eight round bout at the ballpark in Harrison New Jersey. The match uses eight ounce gloves and will be non decision.
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Willard Era Title Clash Looms In Narrow Heavyweight Field
Veteran Johnny Eckhardt would be a third man if the ring, with a pursed prize around 25000 dollars, tests a near world championship bout. Fulton is favored 10 to 7 over Dempsey, holding advantages in weight and reach. Dempsey’s record includes 38 fights with 23 knockouts while Fulton has 28 fights and 19 knockouts, facing varied opponents and early losses, as both players pursue the world title amid market distractions and unpredictable form.
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Detroit Club Signs Coffey to Second Base Role
The Detroit club with an injured infield pled has brought in Jack Coffey, manager of Des Moines in the Western league, to play second base since Young is sidelined.
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Big League Matchups Across Cities
National and American league games feature Boston versus Chicago and Washington versus St. Louis among pairings. Other notable shifts include Philadelphia at Detroit and New York at Cleveland in the American slate. In the National League Chicago travels to Boston while St. Louis hosts Brooklyn and Pittsburgh meets New York with Cincinnati visiting Philadelphia.
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Baseball doubleheader results and hockey-like scores
Binghamton defeated Rochester 7 to 4 in the first game and 3 to 0 in the second. Baltimore beat Syracuse 6 to 2, Newark swept Toronto 5 to 0 in the first game, and Toronto edged Newark 4 to 2 in the second game.
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Braves Field Hosts Service Double-Header Schedule
A second service double-header is set for tomorrow afternoon at Braves Field. The Naumee and Roches ter ships meet at 2 o clock, followed by Burkin Island vs Harvard Radio School at 4. The Radio School band performs a military concert from 3 to 4.
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Draft rule blocks players dodging army service
President Comis of the Chicago American League club announced a National Commission letter stating the government will not allow ball players to dodge the draft by taking employment at shipyards munition plants or similar sites to continue playing baseball for those firms.
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Gardner and Brennan win semi finals in Vermont golf tourney
In Manchester Vermont on July 26 Dr H Gardner of Agawam Hunt Club Providence and Stanley C Brennan of Worcester Country Club won their semi final matches at the midsummer golf tournament held at the Ekwanock Club. Gardner defeated J A Gammons 5 and 4 and Brennan beat N S Campbell Agawam 7 and 6 to reach the finals tomorrow.
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Tourney at Arlmont Golf Club in Arlington Heights
An 18 hole handicap medal play is scheduled this afternoon over the Arlmont links in Arlington Heights. The club plans tourneys each Saturday afternoon in August.
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Extension Granted on Baseball Players Time Rule
The secretary announced a limited extension until September 1 due to claims that baseball players faced a less favorable position under the regulations. He noted the decision on their inclusion would wait until a relevant case arises.
Ban Johnson Says He Is Satisfied With War Order
Cincinnati July 26 R B Johnson president of the Sen league says Secretary Baker's decision is satisfactory as the work or fight order may be extended for baseball players if needed. He notes it would be unfortunate to destroy baseball but essential to avoid exempting non essential workers. The extension is denied for October 15 1918.
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Baseball Work or Fight Rules Delayed to Septem ber
August Herrmann expresses pleasure at Secretary Baker’s decision that the work or fight regulations do not apply to baseball players until September 1. He says the delay is fine and pleasing. Cincinnati report dated July 26.
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Flag Raising at Revere Cycle Track
Tonight at the Revere cycle track two major events headline the program with amateur and professional races and a flag raising led by Mayor Hall. A 15 star service flag honors local boys serving, and a motor paced race pits George Wiley against Vincent Madonna in a heats format across up to ten, two, and five miles if needed.
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Help Your Newsdealer With Your Trade In Other Things
Newsdealers in New England face a government order banning returns of unsold papers along with higher costs. Readers can aid dealers by purchasing additional items at the newsstand such as cigars fruit confectionery magazines or other goods to keep their favorite newspaper available.
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