Johnston Wins Narrow Tennis Thriller At Mead ow Club
William M Johnston, the California boy expert, narrowly defeats Leonard Beekman in a two of three sets lawn tennis match at Southampton's Meadown Club. Beekman took the first set 6 2, Johnston tied it with a 6 5 finish in the second, and Johnston won the final set 6 1 after Beekman fatigued and made errors.
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National League Yesterday's Results Briefed
In a National League recap, New York edged Brooklyn 6 to 5 while Pittsburgh 5 faced Chicago and lost. Chicago trounced another opponent 3 to on the same day.
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League Scores Report for International League Games Today
The International League results show Bridgeport 8 over Hartford 6 in a high scoring affair with New London 4 New Haven 0. Pittsfield 17 Meriden 7 and Waterbury 3 Springfi eld 1. Remaining matchups include New London at Bridgeport Hartford at New Haven Waterbury at Meriden and Springfield at Pittsfield.
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Caldwell Ordered to Pay or Quit for Loan Dispute
Cincinnati report says James Vaughn accused Ray Caldwell of the New York American Club of not repaying a $16 loan from spring 1912. National Baseball Commission found Caldwell offered no defense and barred him from play until the debt is settled with New York club within five days. The Keokuk club was restored to good standing after paying $175 to R A Madigan.
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Five young catchers shaping early big league careers
The piece profiles up and coming backstops Dick Gossett Willie Schang Ray Schalk Sam Agnew and Red McKee as the next wave in the majors. It notes George Davis’s throwing control faults Walter Johnson’s bonus haul and fan acclaim Rube Marquard Willie Mitchell Jim Thorpe and rumored managerial shifts around Tommy Leach Bresnahan.
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Detroit
Hartford Beats Bridgeport Club in Slugging Affair
In a lengthy slugfest at Wethersfield Avenue grounds Hartford Senators prevailed 9 to 8 over Bridgeport. Hartford led early, Bridgeport took the lead in the eighth, but Hartford rallied in the ninth capped by a decisive rally. Stalwart bats from Hallman, Batch, and Stow fueled Hartford while Parker and Rieger endured pitching shifts before the final out.
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Boston Protest Over Sale of Player Duncan
Boston National League Club may contest with the Philadelphia Nationals before the National Commission for the services of Dun can an outfielder from Dallas Texas League. Manager Stallings believes Boston bought Duncan and sent payment with Wilson when a telegram From J W Gardner Dallas owner said Duncan was sold to Philadelphia Nationals. The case will be brought before the National Commission.
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Matty and McGinnity Forge Winning Pair in NY Ball
Mathewson and McGinnity, famed guardians of the New York pitching staff, were lifelong chums who swapped roles on and off the mound. Their quick bench exchanges and mutual wit kept rivals off balance while John McGraw credited their harmony for the team's success.
Pelky Likely 10 Fight Charlie Miller
Jimmy Clabby drew Freddy Hicks in a twelve round bout at Butte Mont with the referee deeming it a possible no contest or a draw. Clabby, clever but outmatched, may have boxed to please fans while Hicks proved too weak to threaten. Pelkey the white heavyweight champion likely meets Charlie Miller in Los Angeles soon, with Burns pushing his box office appeal. Other heavyweights like Willard, Morris and Gunboat Smith loom as potential rivals in upcoming cards.
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New York Yachts in Port to Port Race
Marblehead Mass August 13 Port to port racing by the New York Yacht Club fleet continued with a 24 mile contest in Massachusetts Bay and an anchorage for the night in Gloucester Harbor. The course formed a triangle from Halfway Rock to Boston Lightship to Eastern Point with a start and finish at the Rock. Local yachtsmen eyed the New York 50 footers as eight of them were displayed and examined.
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Bridgeport Pursues Lumley For Local Outfield
Bridgeport aims to hire Harry Lumley from Scranton to boost its outfield as New Haven trails in standings. Meriden and New Haven clash in a doubleheader pending notice rules while other teams reshuffle rosters, including McCann adding Manser and the pursuit of Lumley.
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Yachtsmen Tour Fleet as Marblehead Harbor Regulated
This week anchor lines recall runs while New York yachtsmen survey the sender fleet, including three German visitors. Marblehead harbor, though not as crowded as 11 years ago, required emergency rules to maintain a waterway. Steam yachts anchored near the entrance and in Salem Bay, with 50 footers staying clear to swing for the starting line. The season’s hotel keeper remark notes better prices stem from guest style rather than improved board and lodging.
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Umpire confrontation erupts as Browns pitcher lunges at official
Recounted from a May 1911 incident in Philadelphia echoes at the Polo Grounds as Roy Mitchell of the St. Louis Browns confronts umpire Sir O Loughlin. In the first inning and again in the fifth, Mitchell clashes with the umpire over a called strike and a chin contact claim. Stovall defends his pitcher, while crew members and players pull them apart amid heated exchanges.
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Pape Defeats Carroll And Mantell In Boston 1908
In Boston Billy Papé defeated Johner Carroll in two rounds and Frank Mantell in one, a classy performance that showcased Carroll’s past victories over Sailor Burke and Matty Mathews and Mantell’s welterweight stature. Referee stopped both bouts as Papé overwhelmed opponents. Also notes Frankie Nell’s 1903 knockout of Clarence Forbes in San Francisco and Willie Lewis’s 1909 knockout of Sailor Burke in New York.
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Rebel forts surrender to Chinese forces in Wu-Sung area
Shanghai August 12 rebels forts once held by Wu Sung units surrendered to northern government troops. Reported that surrender hinged on payments and bribes. Rebel leaders escaped from the Wu Sung force during the night amid chaotic withdrawal.
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