Red Sox and Ruth Make BB History
The Red Sox at Philadelphia on September 5 set season marks with 25 hits and 42 total bases in a doubleheader opener. Ruth tied the home run record as Boston piled 25 safeties, exceeding prior records, while leaders in batting and pitching shifted across the leagues.
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Baseball record notes point to aging speedsters
In early baseball history records show 36 hits by St. Louis vs Cleveland in 1887 and Philadelphia vs Louisville in 184. The best modern totals near 27 in the American and 31 in the National league are cited. Cobb eyes base stealing honors this season but may face an empty title as he sits in a second place tie with Hooper, two behind Sisler's 27. Neale in the National league may overtake Burns, who has now escalated.
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Gowdy
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Groh
Williams
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Russell
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Oeschger
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Cleveland
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Louisville
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Sisler
Neale
Burns
Bay State Title At Stake In Worcester Open Championship
The Massachusetts open championship begins today at Worcester Country Club with a field featuring strong contenders and competitive class as the Bay State title race unfolds.
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Bay State
Massachusetts
Worcester
Fittle holders eye finals in Worcester Open field
The article outlines contenders for the Worcester Open Championship at Worcester Country Club led by Tom McNamara and Mike Brady. Others include Louis Tellier, Tommy Kerrigan, George Bowden, Burt Nicoll, the Gordon brothers, Jesse Guilford, Charley Burgess, L. B. Paton, Billy Whitcomb, F. Lambert Hunt, and B. S. Evans. The event marks the first major championship hosted at the course with prior ties to local affairs.
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Mike Brady
Louis Tellier
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Oakley
White Mountain
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Tommy Kerrigan
Dedham Country and Polo Club
George Bowden
Burt Nicoll
Gordon Brothers
Rhode Island
Jesse Guilford
New Hampshire
Oak Bluffs
Charley Burgess
L. B. Paton
Billy Whitcomb
F. Lambert Hunt
B.S. Evans
Browns Share Edge on Tigers in Tight Game
St Louis halved the series by edging Detroit 6 to 5 in a seesaw contest. Browns pitcher Sotheron held the line while the Browns capitalized on Detroit miscues in the early innings. Ehmke lasted two frames, Boland allowed six runs in seven, and key hits came from Gerber, Jacobson, and Cobb.
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Johnny Evers Store Hosts Big League Umpire Debate
In Troy New York Johnny Evers runs a sporting goods shop where prominent major league umpires are invited to visit and spar over the rising prices of sport paraphernalia.
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Ruth Ties Buck Freeman for Major League Home Run Record
TOLEDO Sept 7 Buck Freeman formerly the major league home run record holder at 25, congratulates Babe Ruth after Ruth ties the mark. Freeman, now an American Association umpire, spoke with Roger Bresnahan and praised Ruth while reflecting on his own career and changes in hitting and pitching over the years.
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Buck” Freeman
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Rosie
Chisox Tighten Hold On Flag
Chicago increased its lead to seven and a half games by defeating Cleveland 3 to 0 in the final game of the series. Coveleskie was hit early as Chicago bunched two doubles and a single to score twice before Kerr settled. Cleveland did not score again until the seventh.
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Fres
Reds Split With Cardinals In Twin Bill
St Louis overcome Ruether to win 8 2 and split the two game series after Eller limited the Reds to one run in a 1 0 victory. Cincinnati’s run came on a Rath walk Daubert sacrifice Groh single and Roush fielder’s choice.
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Roush
Heathcote
Schultz
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Croh
McHenry
Lavan
Peter
Jacobs
Janvrin
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Mollitz
Joie Ray Breaks Canadian One Mile Record in Handicap Race
Joie Ray of Chicago won at the Canadian national exhibition games in Toronto with a mile in 4m 14 2 5s setting a new Canadian one mile mark. He beat A B Kiviat of New York by six and a half seconds, comparing to the Montreal record seven years earlier.
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Joie Ray
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New York
Montreal
Nothing Stirring Ban Keeps New York Game in New York
The Boston club asked to move the contest to Boston for a doubleheader so fans could see Mays play against former teammates. Chicago office replies firmly that the shift will not be allowed under any circumstances.
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Boston
New York
Mays
Chicago
Boston Fans Condemn Johnsons Ruling on Yankees Visit
The article notes Boston fans oppose Johnson as he blocks seeing the New York club in action. It warns of continued friction with ball players and management, predicting bitter sentiment if Big Ban leaves the scene and detailing upcoming games against Detroit Cleveland and New York.
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Pittsburg Beats Chicago 2 1 In Slab Battle
In Chicago on September today Pittsburg defeats Chicago 2 1 in a mound clash between Alexander and Hamilton. The decisive run scored in the eighth as Whitted singled with two outs, stole second, and scored when Killifer’s throw hit the runner and caromed past Paskert to the fence.
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Ladies' Kennel Association to Hold Executive Meeting
A special meeting of the executive committee of the Ladies' Kennel Association of Massachusetts is held this afternoon at the club secretary Mrs. W N G Clark 919 Beacon Street Boston. Mrs James P Lewis of Waltham is the club president.
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Waltham
Braves Split Doubleheader With Giants At Polo Grounds
In humid conditions at the Polo Grounds the Braves and Giants split a doubleheader. George Kelly hit a 10th inning homer to lift New York 2 1 over Boston, while the Giants then won the second game 4 2, showing signs of ennui.
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Brav es and Giants Play to Humid Doubleheader Drama
In a sweltering two game set the Braves rally with Long George Kelly delivering key hits and a crucial double play by Boss Young on Holke’s line drive. Mobbed by humidity, Giants starter Fred Toney left after three innings, with Winters and Benton finishing as New York bats stay timely.
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Babe Ruth Seeks 26th Home Run at Polo Grounds
New York reports a doubleheader between the Red Sox and the Yankees with Babe Ruth expected to break Buck Freeman’s home run record. Ruth hit two homers today against a Baltimore shipyard team, though those do not count toward the record. Frazee predicted the record will fall tomorrow.
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Baseball game summary with late Boston rally falls short
New York leads 6 0 in the ninth before Boston's late push. Winning run scores with two out as Kelly plates the decisive go ahead. Pitchers include Toney, Winters, Benton and Fillingim in relief. Boeckel hit by pitch.
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Billy Hayes Chooses Dartmouth for College
Billy Hayes commits to attending Dartmouth College after considering options at an Eastern institution. The decision reflects his interest in continuing education and pursuing opportunities in that region.
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