Few College Stars Are Good Enough For Majors
New York July 1 The New York American League club reports progress in curbing spectators who keep foul balls. Arrests and fines have reduced losses, with about 3 000 balls used per season at 1 26 each. Major league scouts are auditioning promising varsity players from Yale Tufts and Columbia while teams field trialists for potential big league spots. Harvard Syracuse and other programs brace for 1917 with returning stars and strong freshmen classes. The Amateur Athletic Union plans a nationwide soldiers’ athletic roster from forces at the Mexican border, compiling records by regiment and club for family and official use.
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New York
New York American League Baseball Club
Varileagues
Phil Athletics
New York Giants
Yaraity
Giants
George
Columbia
Way of
Stafford
Connie Mack
Carroll
Tufts
John of
Uret
Herubs
The
Amateur Athletic Union
States
Miliia
Giants Beat Phillies In Narrow Mets Style Game
New York July 1 The Giants shut out Phillies despite 4 hits by Riley Alexander. Philadelphia led early but the Giants tied it and won 4 to 3 at the Polo Grounds. Alexander struggled on the mound and on the bases, while Giants catcher Morandes supported his starter with solid defense. The series sits even. next games in Bos and Quakertown follow.
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New York
Giants
Rirey Alexander
Philadelphia
Polo Grounds
Phillies
Newark
Quakertown
Brooklyn
Alexander
Alex
Morandes
Teareau
Yankees
Donovan
Connie Mack
Ray Fisher
Bob Shawkey
Athletics
Mack
Lawton Witt
Stoddard Seminary
King
Massachusetts Aggies
Lawry
Dartmouth
Rowe
Maine
Joe Bush
Joe
Daubert Leads NL Batting Pace Amid Cubs Drop
Chicago struggles with Williams and Zimmerman out as Cubs slip to fourth in league hitting after week. Jake Daubert tops NL with .345, Hinchman second at .335, Robertson third at .332 while Carey leads steals and Burns tops runs. Leading pitchers for 12+ games noted.
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Chicago
Williams
Zimmerman
Cubs
Giants
Jake Daubert
Bill Hinchman
Carey
Pittsburgh
Flack
Burns
New York
Daubert
Brooklyn
Hinchman
Robertson
Wagner
Cleveland club's list of wounded is excellent alibi
Cleveland July 1 Lee Folck manager of the Indians refuses alibis, focusing on next game. Readied list shows injuries including Guy Morton with a lame arm ten days, Ed Klepfer tonsillitis two weeks, Jim Bagby forced to pitch, Steve ONeil leg spike, Gandil puffed hand, Howard bruised wrist, Pfeffer and Alexander regaining batting eye, Turner twisted knee, and Speaker with a spiked hand affecting throws.
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Cleveland
Lee Folck
Indians
Guy Morton
Ed* Klepfer
Jim Bagby
Steve O'’Neil
Bob Veach
Detroit
Gandil
E.R
Howard
Hughes
Boston
Mamaux
Pittsburgh
Pfeffer
Brooklyn
Chapman
Alexander
Phila
Turner
Speaker
Reggie Lewis advances to golf final after semis over Abbott
In Greenwich, Reggie Lewis of Wykagyl and Ridgefield defeated Bob Abbott of Brooklawn 6 up 5 to play in a 36 hole semifinal to reach the title match. Samuel Graham beat W A Jackson 7 6 to join Lewis in the final rounds at Greenwich Country Club.
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Greenwich
Reggie Lewis
Wykagyl
Ridgefield
Westchester
Connecticut
Bob Abbott
Brooklawn
Samuel Graham
W. A. Jackson
Hartford
Lewis
Abbott
Emslie's Umpirical Career Spans Three Decades as Umpire
Canadian-born umpire Bob Emslie marks thirty years of continuous service today since his 1887 start in the International League. He moved through the American Association Western League and National League, later officiating in the majors, after early play as a pitcher in Ontario and New Jersey. Harvard graduates are raising a fund to train undergraduates in aviation this summer.
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Bob Emslie
Diamond Arbiters
Old American Association
Emslie
Guelph
Ont
St. Thomas
Harriston
Merrit Club
Camden
N. J
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Athletics
Toronto
Memphis
Harvard
Red Sox and Senators in wild infield riot
July 1 Washington reports the Red Sox beat the Senators 6 to 1, but a bench brawl in the third inning sparked when McBride hurled a bat at Red Sox pitcher Mays after an alleged hit by pitch. Agnew fought Griffith. police arrested Agnew for disorderly conduct and assault. Umpires ejected McBride, Carrigan, and Ruth, as officials restored order.
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Washington
Red Sox
Senators
Mear
McBride
Mays
McBrde
Griffith
Agnew
Griffmen
Bean” McBride
Connelly
Ove | Carrigan
Owens
Ruth
Herzog Praises Hal Chase as Great Help to Reds
Hal Chase has returned to form with the Reds, hailed by Charley Herzog as a major asset. Once questioned for temperamental issues, Chase anchors the outfield and strengthens offense as Cincinnati chases a pennant. Herzog and Chase both insist he remains a brilliant player and loyal teammate.
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Herzog
Hal Chase
Wonder
CLUB
Charley Herzog
Reds
Redland
Citadel
Rhine
Hal
Chase
Buffeds
Madisrs
Red Clan
Mollwitz
Baker's injured knee gets X ray treatment in Phila
Philadelphia July 1 The Yankees win streak continues as Ray Fisher blanks Athletics 7 0. Baker, sidelined by a knee injury, visits Penn University for an X ray to review his leg. Doctors noted no external signs of damage and will review the image with him tonight.
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Baker
Phila
Anniversaries of Ring Battles Across Centuries
A retrospective traces featherweight boxing history from 1859 clashes in Kentish Marshes England to the era of Ike Weir Johnny Griffin George Dixon and Billy Murphy. It notes Lynch as American feath erweight champion who first crossed to challenge for the world title, and cites Frank Murphy's long European dominance and later champions. The column closes by contrasting grand marches with Pomona degree work by Patrons of Husbandry. John Reck & Son.
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Charnley Lynch
Sam Finighty
Kentish Marshes
Eng
Lynch
America
Finighty
England
Wich
George Holden
Tommy Warren
Ike’ Weir
Ireland
Weir
Johnny Griffin
George Dixon
Australia
Billy Murphy
Frank Murphy
Europe
Poor Support May Cause New London to Quit League
New London leads the Eastern league but home crowds lag with weekday attendances around 200 to 300. A local sport writer mourns the situation and fears the team may quit if fans do not visit the park in larger numbers. Industry chatter notes Bridgeport fans would fill the park with a New London team. The piece also covers Boston Red Sox pitching controversy, Bridgeport players Otto Deininger and Mulrennan, Connie Mack visiting New Haven, Red Murphy’s catching, boxing promoters deficits from the Dillon Moran bout, and McGraw’s bluff with Tesreau as he wins two games.
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By. Wagner
New London
New London Sport
Plant
Bridgeport
Locals Defeated In Close Contest Portland July 1
Portland edged Bridgeport 2 to 1 in a hard fought afternoon game. Blake tripled, Ball singled for Bridgeport, while Portland answered with Tuckey and Burns key hits. Deininger and Whalen contributed on defense as umpire Ennis faced protests from both sides. Ball led off ninth with a hit but a double play ended the game.
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Portland
Bridgeport
Tuckey
Mulennan
Blake
Ball
Clemens
Burns
Brown
Whalen
Dowell
Sweatt
Baker
Tamm
Lonergan
Deininger
Ennis
Po Ale Clemens
Rf Burns
Sweat
Gaston
C ' Tuckey
Rib Blake
Cf Ball
If Whalen
Moshier
Werre
Murphy
Mulrennan
Inns
Levinsky Defeats Barry With Ease In Syracuse Bout
Levinsky and Jim Barry clashed at the Ryan A C. in Syracuse with Levinsky pressing early. A stiff left jab and quick right body shots repeatedly hurt Barry, but the challenger kept his composure and lasted the limit after a four round spell of heavy exchanges.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Levinsky
Jim Barry
Ryan A C
Barry
Gus Christie Birthday Chalks Up Quarter Century Of Boxing
Milwaukee middleweight Gus Christie reaches age 35 today born July 1 1891 in the Cream City He began as an amateur a decade ago turned pro in 1910 and has fought about a hundred bouts winning most of them Notable foes include Jack Dillon Mike Gibbons and Les Darcy the Australian phenom with one marked superiority over Christie
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Gus Christie
Milwaukee
Gus
Cream City
Bgan
Jack Dillon
Mike Gibbons
Les Darcy
Dillon Leaves to Box Flynn in Oklahoma
New York July 1 Jack Dillon and manager Bam Murburger rode a 6 o clock train to Dewey Oklahoma for an 18 round bout with Jim Flynn on July 4. He stops briefly in Indianapolis to receive congratulations for defeating Frank Moran. Dillon accepts 2500 dollars for the Pueblo veteran encounter despite rising drawing power.
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New York
Jack Dillon
Bam Murburger
Dewey
Okla
Grant Kill
Jim Flynn
Seapolis
Frank Moran
Dillon
Pueblo
Eyes Of Major League Stars Do Not Dim In Season
Worcester July 1 A lively baseball snippet notes veteran batters like Jake Daubert Heinie Zimmerman Tris Speaker Tyrus Cobb and Joe Jackson depend on their keen eyesight. It highlights how eyes rather than raw power drive hitting, with mentions of Larry Lajoie Hans Wagner Terry Turner and Frank Schulte as examples of durable vision aiding big league success.
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Worcester
Swat
Larry Lajoie
Hans Wagner
Terry Turner
Tris Speaker
Jake Daubert
Robins
Jake
Jakes
Heinie Zimmerman
Chicago
Cubs
Frank Schulte
Tristam Speaker
Boston Red Sox
Speaker
Tyrus Cobb
Joe Jackson
Locomobiles Accept Rem-Arms Challenge for July Fourth
Manager Howard Stone of the Locomobiles accepts the Remington Armee challenge to play July 4 at Seaside Park. Locomobiles will cover the $100 side bet. Murphy must field his best team to show industrial teams are faster than Pactocr teams.
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Howard Stone
Locomobile
Remington Armee
Locomobiles
Seaside Park
Murphy
Ilészus
Pactocr
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