Release Devlin to Rochester Club
Boston August 26. President James Gaffney of the Boston National League club announced that Arthur Devlin third baseman has been transferred to Rochester of the International League. Devlin, a veteran from the Giants era, helped win league championships and a world title in 1903. His last big league game featured a ninth inning pinch hit that tied the score against Pittsburgh before he learned of his release.
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Federal League May Get George Stovall
St. Leonia Aug 26 George Stovall may sue his job as manager of the St Louis Browns and Branch Rickey is named as his prospective successor Rickey is a catcher and former secretary of the St Louis club He aided in promoting athletics at the University of Michigan and helped move several players Rickey being described as a power in Browns management Stovall could be replaced to boost the team in St Louis where the Browns struggle for recognition in the American League
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Ritchie Faces Unknown Opponent in Title Pursuit
Promoter Ray Bronson supports young Hoosier lightweight Mii turn Saylor as a potential challenger for Willie Ritchie. Ritchie plans a phased buildup, aiming at Freddy Welsh for the world lightweight crown after defeating May, with Vancouver bouts shaping strategic timing for the Welsh clash.
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Freddie Welsh
Vancouver
Jim Griffin
Ritchie
Welsh
Griffin
Johnson Has Something On Big League Stars
Analysis notes Walter Johnson and Smoky Joe Wood as elite pitchers facing ten top American League batters. It details batting averages against Johnson, Wood, Falkenberg and Plank, highlighting leaders like Jackson, Speaker, Crawford, Collins, and the limited success of the league’s heavy hitters. It also contrasts how left-handed stuff and lineups affected hitting against these ace pitchers.
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Boston
Big Charter Oak Track Meet Headlines Hartford Fair
A large track event at Charter Oak Park Hartford anchors the Connecticut Fair Labor Day program at 10 30 am. The card features sprints hurdles and distance races plus a 16 mile modified marathon with medals for top finishers and a silver cup for the top scoring club. Entries close August 28 with Christopher Scaife M C A Hartford.
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Hopper Puzzle to Bridgeporters at Prairie Park
New Haven Journal Courier reports a Bridgeport defeat 2 to 1 as Hopper and Booth Hopper lead the visitors. Nagle and Kerr sparked the Bridgeport offense with solid hits though New Haven took the lead in the sixth on Foster’s two-base hit and a later run.
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Bridgeport loses outfielder Harrison to Giants
The Bridgeport club sold promising outfielder Eddie Harrison to the New York Giants after a favorable exhibition showing in Hoboken. Crossmen owner Freeman and scout Kehoe had pursued Harrison, with Giants manager McGraw reportedly purchasing him after strong play in the Giants game. The report notes other Bridgeport personnel and league movements, including umpire changes and upcoming exhibitions.
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Series to Decide Amateur Baseball Title
Representatives of the Longfellows Woodsides Park Citys and Rosebuds met to arrange a six game series to decide the city amateur baseball championship. Opening matches set for next Sunday at Circus lot and Wheeler's, with Park Citys versus Woodsides and Longfellows versus Rosebuds.
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Lyford Brothers Offer 8 for 16 Custom Suit Sale
East Side and West End shoppers can save on tailored ensembles as Lyford Brothers launch an 8 for 16 custom suit sale. Limited availability.
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National Run Totals Across Major Cities This Week
National baseball roundup reports runs scored in Philadelphia New York Cincinnati and St. Louis as games proceeded. Highlights show fluctuating offensive output with several teams posting double figures in various matchups this week.
McLoughlin and Williams Clash In Tennis Finals
Newport August 26 finals in the all comers national lawn tennis championship feature Maurice E McLoughlin of San Francisco the title holder against R Norris Williams of Philadelphia the youthful challenger Williams Harvard sophomore tops in his 128 1 128 5 match tally this season while McLoughlin 24 has not lost a set to date. A perfect weather day drew a large eager crowd to the Casino.
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R. Norris Williams
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Harvard
Hawker resumes 1600 mile round coast flight for $25000 prize
Harry G. Hawker resumed his hydro aeroplane attempt to fly round the coasts of England and Scotland from Southampton. He completed 495 miles on day one and reached Aberdeen after 608 miles by 11:00 am, despite motor trouble, with control stops at Ramsgate Yarmouth Scarborough and Seaham Harbor. He then headed toward Cromarty as the next Scottish station in the 72 hour race.
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Ebbetts May Sell Newark Club Amid Baseball Trust Rumors
Rumors say Charles H. Ebbetts, president of the Brooklyn club, may sell his Newark franchise, a top International League contender, to Mihlon and Upperou who run the Newark Velodrome. The sale would let Ebbetts focus on Brooklyn. Newark has cleared about $30,000 this season amid strong finances.
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Pivot Blow: Dempsey’s enduring boxing fear and a famed KO
The article recalls Jack Dempsey’s wary stance toward the pivot blow, tracing his fear to a 1890s bout with George La Blanche in San Francisco. It details La Blanche’s fight history, Dempsey’s near misses at finishing blows, and how the pivot strike shaped later perceptions of him. It also mentions other punches like the kidney and corkscrew, and hints at a broader note on boxing lore.
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Jammy Carroll
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New Orleans
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George Dawson
Tommy Ryan
Kid McCoy
Bob Fitz
Great Umpire Donohue Dies at 41 in Philadelphia
Frank T Red Donahue longtime baseball figure died at his home in Philadelphia aged forty one after a long illness. He began pro ball in 1892 with Milford Conn later played for Lowell Allentons and joined St Louis Nationals. He won a title with Philadelphia Nationals then played in the American League for St Louis Cleveland and Detroit. He once pitched a no hit game against Boston.
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National League Results and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday’s NL scores include Kew Sa 2 Cincinnati 1 and Boston 7 Pittsburgh 6. Perinat Scionia and St Leuis 0. Games today feature Cincinnati in New York and St Louis in Philadelphia.
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American League Yesterday’s Results Summary
Yesterday the American League saw St. Louis defeat Philadelphia 6 to 3 while Detroit beat Boston 6 to 5. Today’s schedule features New York at Cleveland, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St. Louis.
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International League Yesterday's Results Summary
In the International League yesterday Buffalo defeated Baltimore 5 to 2 while Providence beat Montreal 6 to 3 and Jersey City played Toronto, Newark faced Rochester. The Providence Montreal and Baltimore Montreal matchups are noted with incomplete results for two games.
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Travelers Mid Day Dinner Offer at Main Dining Rooms
Daily 11 30 A M to 2 P M in the main dining room or ten private dining rooms. Five courses available at Cafe 49 Elm St. Reading reads as an advertisement for Grady and Cort Deener.
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