Chicago Still Hopes to Get Buck Herzog
Chicago Cubs pursue veteran manager Buck Herzog as Cincinnati Reds contemplate change. Chicago seeks a shortstop and salary terms, while Reds chairmen say no deal imminent. Herzog’s friction with Reds leadership fuels rumors of a possible Chicago move, with Hal Chase possibly replacing him if a change occurs.
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Pirates End Giants Streak With 6 2 West Coast Win
Pittsburgh Pirates handed the San Francisco Giants their first loss in the West this season with a 6 to 2 victory. Honus Wagner and crew sparked a big four inning rally, scoring three runs on timely hits. Giants pitcher Ace Jacobs allowed four hits until a disastrous eighth inning collapsed the effort, Merkle and Merkle era referenced in game notes.
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Will Welsh Fight Leonard Next Labor Day Title Bout
The article discusses Freddie Welsh defending his lightweight crown and a possible bout with Benny Leonard on Labor Day in Denver. It notes promoters’ costs, Leonard’s eagerness, and recent bouts including Glen battles Charley White in Minneapolis. Leonard pressed Welsh with jabs and uppercuts in their prior meeting as both eyes a title shot.
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Charley White
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Golf Champion Evans To Be Guest at Big Banquet on July 10
New York reports that golf star Evans, after winning the national open at Minikahda, will attend a testimonial dinner on July 10. The Edgewater favorite is praised for recent performance and may receive a remembrance. A two day invitational tourney is hinted for August 27 and 28 at the Golf Club.
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Joe Jackson Passes Tris Speaker For Batting Honors
Chicago July 8 Joe Jackson takes the AL batting lead surpassing Tris Speaker who has 100 hits in 263 at bats over 72 games Speaker at .380. Jackson in 68 games has 252 at bats with 96 hits and a .381 average. Detroit leads team batting at .255. Leading batters include Jackson .381 Speaker .380 Cobb .347 Heisman .303 Sisler .301. derailed by formatting.
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Daubert
Carey
Pittsburgh
Flack
Willia
Burna
Brooklyn
Hinchman
Wagner
Bakers Long Hit Wins For Logals Over Springfield
In a tense game Bridgeport came from behind to beat Springfield 5 to 4. Howie Baker delivered the decisive blow with a long drive in the fifth, driving in Reiger and Blake after House was forced at second by Berger. Reiger held Springfield scoreless the last five innings.
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American League Games Today Feature City Matchups
The schedule shows Chicago visiting New York, Detroit at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Washington, and Cleveland traveling to Boston for today’s AL action.
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National League matchups listed by city pairings
National League schedules show New York visiting Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, Boston at Chicago, and Philadelphia traveling to St. Louis. The series highlights team matchups and road trips across major venues.
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Eastern League Matchups Highlight Local Schedule
Local schedule lists New Haven at Bridgeport Springfield at Hartford Worcester at Lawrence New London at Lynn Lowell at Portland plus an agricultural advertising page for farmers seeking classifieds and notices.
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McRoy rises in Cleveland club as Indians director
Robert McRoy, 34, from a jewelry house background, becomes vice president of the Cleveland club after meeting Byron Johnson. He previously bought Boston Red Sox stock, later left, and joined the Indians on the ground floor as ownership shifted, boosting gate revenue. Mexican authorities in Manzanillo return all American gold and bullion valued at $500,000 seized earlier.
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Byron Bancroft Johnson
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Indians
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Manzanillo
Shafer Returning East May Rejoin the Giants
Arthur Shafer, former Giant third baseman, is en route to New York from Los Angeles and could reconsider staying out of baseball. Bill McKechnie plays third. Shafer would serve as a utility man if he returns. Shafer was a fast runner and switch hitter with a career average near .300.
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Arthur Shafer
Los Angeles
Shafer
Bill McKechnie
Lee Magee
Fitchburg Poised to Receive Lowell Club Next Week
Rumors say the Lowell club controlled by Andrew Roach may be moved to Fitchburg early next week amid a financial snag and league-wide shakeup. Talks with Wesley Sargent of Fitchburg Street Railway stalled over price, but renewed negotiations in Lowell point to Roach-backed control shifting to Fitchburg, with fans and magnates optimistic about a successful franchise and a ready ballpark.
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Lowell
Andrew Roach
Fitchburg
Burgers City
Mr. Roach
Wesley Sargent
Fitchburg Street Railway Company
Roach
Sargent
Fitchburg Railroad
Lawrence
Harry Lord
Worcester
Lord
Duke Barrows
Barrows
Baseball in St Louis Birthday of a City Game
The birthday of baseball in St Louis marks the first game on July 8, 1860 between the Cyclones and the Morning Stars. St Louis joined leagues over the years, winning the Union Association pennant in 1884 and the American Association flag for four years after, later remaining flagless while fielding teams in the National, American, and Federal Leagues. A British steamer Gannett was sunk by a submarine.
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Deal bringing Lush into local club hangs fire
By Wagner Billy Lush told sporting writers he had purchased half interest in Bridgeport club but a hitch may block the deal. Freeman’s name mentioned as possible unsettled pay. Cornen missing at 9 a.m. then told to meet at Newfield park. Worcester visit looms. Lawrence players demand overdue salaries. Egan shines as pinch hitter. Blake and Howie Baker active. Henry Hammond questioned after a Ty Cobb reference. Dan Tierney signs with Hartford. Nye released. Herzog and Chase managerial rumors swirl about Reds.
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Harry Cornen
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Freeman
Corwen
Atlantic
Newfield Park
Diamond Flashes Who Says Jones Has Done Much
The piece surveys baseball figures, criticizing payroll cuts by Fielder Jones in Cleveland, noting Yankees gate receipts, umpire satire, and quips about players like Garry Herrman, Jawn McGraw, and Hank Herzog. It references managers, pitchers, and growing baseball interest in Nicaragua, plus historical notes on leagues and notable figures such as Christy Mathewson and Heinie Zimmerman.
Pierce and Mohr Meet in Brooklyn Boxing Showdown
New York July 8 Harry Pierce the Brooklyn lightweight who recently beat Milburn Saylor will oppose Walter Mohr another Brooklyn boxer in the feature ten round bout at the Broadway Sporting Club in Brooklyn this evening. Both fighters have undergone a vigorous training program for the match.
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Harry Pierce
Brooklyn
Milburn Saylor
Indianapolis
Walter Mohr
Broadway Sporting Club
Johnson Beats Nack In First Mixed Bout In New York
In New York on July 8 a long awaited mixed boxing bout occurred at the Harlem Sporting Club. Leo Johnson a dusky fighter faced Allie Nack white for ten rounds, Johnson scoring points in most rounds and winning a vigorous match despite the heat. The crowd packed the club, underscoring support for keeping mixed bouts legal. A Franco American Flying Corps committee will award prizes to decorated members of the corps.
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Mullen's Hit Gives Game to Yankees in 12th
New York fans saw a classic at the Polo Grounds as the Yankees rallied in the 12th to beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 3. Key moments featured Schalk's bunt, Mullen's pinch hit and final triple driving in Magee for the tying and Nanamaker for the winning run.
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Weaver
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Nunameker
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Nanamaker
Baseball Bits and Bench Occupation in 1910s News
Evers earns 18000 with the Braves but may ride the bench. Ceylon Wright, a Chicago semi pro, joins the White Sox, working as a Fort Dearborn Bank clerk under Comiskey. Von Kolnitz left Reds to be White Sox third baseman while Ray Schalk and Eddie Collins lead the lineup. Lee Magee struggles against strong pitching as Cullop drives power, and Connell Herzog’s Reds slump near cellar as Callahan struggles to lift Pirates toward respectability.
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Oon Comiskey
Cribb the Ring Champion of 1808 to 1822
The article recalls Tom Cribb born in Hanham Gloucestershire who held the heavyweight title from 1808 to 1822 and retired undefeated in defiance of a defeat. It notes Cribb’s long reign, his Parlor resort, famous duels with Tom Molineaux, and his later poverty. Also mentions the New Jersey State House gift by Henry Lawton and the death of Joseph Sanders of the 1st Field Artillery in Illinois.
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