Giants Hold Lead With Phillies Win Ahead Of Braves Doubleheader
The Giants beat the Phillies 4 to 2 to reclaim first in the National League race. Jimmy Lindsey held New York to five hits as Lavender misplayed a ball leading to two early runs. The win keeps the Giants atop the standings and sets up a Polo Grounds doubleheader with the Braves.
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Catcher Gowdy of Braves Quits to Join Militia
New York reports Hank Gowdy catcher of the Boston Braves and hero of the 1914 World Series has quit baseball to join the Ohio National Guard Headquarters Company Second Brigade, Georgia location. A farewell party at Ebbets Field followed the decision as Manager Stallings and teammates offered well wishes. Gowdy becomes the first big league player to leave the sport for military service.
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Dundee to Meet Willie Jackson in New York Friday
New York boxing note: Willie Jack and Johnny Dundee are set for a Friday bout at St. Nich Stadium. Jackson says he fought hard on Tuesday and aims to win, stating Trever felt stronger and he won’t risk injury by stopping.
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Midakony Dimaan
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Trever
Ten straight wins set record for major league club this year
The article notes a ten game win streak as the best mark this season with Phillies, Giants, Cubs and White Sox among leaders. It mentions consistency as key to pennant chances in the National and American Leagues, with Braves rising after a late-season surge. The Cuba, Pintifies, and other clubs post long win streaks including three for the second streak.
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Prominent Figures and Boxing Enthusiasm Across History
A brief note on how many notable leaders and public figures from England to the United States have engaged with boxing. King George V refereed navy bouts, the Prince of Wales attended shows, Roosevelt boxed, and Senator La Follette trained to stay trim, earning the nickname Fighting Bob.
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Prince of Wales
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Scribes Demand Investigation of McGraw Mixup
New York chapter of the Baseball Writers Association urges National League action to reopen the McGraw interviews case. A three member committee will press for reopening and seek legal aid if needed, with copies of the resolution to McGraw, Tener, and all eight NL club presidents.
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Baseball Writers’ Association
Tener
National League
John’ McGraw
Giants
New York Press Club
Farnsworth
Innis Brown
W. J. MacHeth
George Daley
Kilbane Signs to Tackle Leonard at Shibe Park
New York June 28 announcement that Benny Leonard lightweight champion and Johnny Kilbane featherweight leader were signed for a Philadelphia bout to be staged in the open air at Shibe Park. Date to be settled soon.
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Johnny Kilbane
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Dodgers edge Braves as four ejected after verbal clash
At Ebbets Field on June 28, umpire Charles Rigler banned Braves manager George Stallings and players Johnny Evers J Carlisle Smith and George Tyler after insulting him. Dodgers win 8 7 behind a versatile infield led by Jimmy Johnston and Hi Myers while Jeff Pfeffer steadying the mound.
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J. Carlisle Smith
George Tyler
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Jake Daubert
Hi Myers
Olson
Jeff Pfeffer
Shawkey Shines Yet Yanks Fall to Athletics
Yankees lose a pitching duel at the Polo Grounds as Elmer Myers powers Philadelphia to a 3 1 victory. Bob Shawkey hurls well for New York but two late errors and listless batting doom the home team in a regional setback. Stuffy McInnis paces the Athletics with three hits, while the Yanks' offense sputters despite Shawkey's two doubles and a single.
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White Sox to Play Branford Sunday in Branford
The White Sox led by Bill Maguire travel Saturday to Branford to face a strong Branford team. Autos depart Fairfield avenue and Middle Street at 12:45. Evening practice at Seaside Park No. 4 diamond from 6 pm to dark to prepare for the game. Reporters include Bailey Kieley Egan Norris Dubee Labroad Brandi s White Linguist Nison Buckley Jones Conquist Silver Noonan. Regular monthly meeting to follow practice.
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Independence Day Parade In Bridgeport
James I. McGovern, port collector, arranged visiting speakers for Bridgeport's July 4 celebration and has gone to New York. Two regiments will parade while 15 000 people are expected to march, with artillery demonstrations in the afternoon. American woodmen from New England and others arrived to work in the United Kingdom forests.
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New York
Chamber of Commerce
New England
United Kingdom
Verses About John McGraw and Pacifist Ironies
A poem recounts John McGraw facing relentless taunts and street fights, balancing a pacifist pose with recurring violence. It cites 19th and early 20th century street encounters including Pat Newman at West End and Sentell at Baltimore, noting McGraw’s stubborn refusal to dodge a fight and a final epitaph about never winning a battle but never dodging one.
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Baltimore
Eddie Mahan Leaves Harvard for Marine Corps Commission
New Haven June 28 Eddie Mahan has signed with the Marine Corps and is expected to receive a commission. His Harvard degree and athletic stature boost his candidacy as the head of a line of football captains now in military service.
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Marine Corps
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Mahan
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L. Withington
R. T. Fisher
Percy Wendell
RT. P. Storer
Bill Murray
Nav&l
Yankees Feared by White Sox in Pennant Race
Chicago Journal expert George C. Rite notes the White Sox face worry as New York Yankees surge. He cites two wins in a series with the Red Sox and a deep pitching staff under Bill Donovan as key factors in the pennant push.
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Roush and Cobb Leading Batting Leaders Across Leagues
In New York on June 28 the top National and American League hitters are listed. Eddie Roush of Cincinnati regained the NL lead with a .356 average, Walter Cruise of St Louis close behind at .355, Ivy Olson of Brooklyn at .327 in third. Ty Cobb's American League pace slips but remains strong, with Tris Speaker and Milan of Washington among top five. The table records G, AB, R, H, and batting averages for each leader.
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Ivy Olson
Superbas
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Eddie Roush
Reds
Walter Cruise
Cardinals
Ty Cobb
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Cutting the Corners Keating Wins Again
Ray Keating of this city pitched Bresnahan's club to an 8 to 2 victory over Milwaukee, allowing ten scattered hits. Uppy Upham of St Paul, formerly Bridgeport, lost a 1 to 0 game to Louisville after three hits. Dan O Neil plans to wrangle with umpires as Eastern league suspensions loom. Gardella of Worcester may face punishment for Tuesday's conduct. Bridgeport's base running has struggled despite a winning streak. Gene McCann's New London team visits tomorrow with Fortune or Crum to work for New London and House of Gingras for Bridgeport. Adam Swigler signed by the Giants. Ivan Olson remains a .327 hitter in the National League. Shortstop Torphy of New Haven is out two weeks with injury. Neal Ball stays home, missing another week. New Haven pitchers keep the Iclub in the lead.
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St. Paul
Louisville
Bill Martin
Johnny Priest
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Gene McCann
New London
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New Heaven
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Eastern League to Punish Rowdies, Says President ONeil
Hartford reports President Dan ONeil will tighten umpire conduct this season. He warned umpires to enforce rules and levy fines to curb player misbehavior. Catcher Devine of New Haven faces possible suspension after multiple fines and a recent benching following a fight with Move of Springfield.
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Dan O'Neil
Devine
New Haven
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Worcester
Court asked to halt nightly milk can nuisance in Bridgeport
Walter B Wakelee seeks an injunction in Bridgeport city court to stop Martin Snow from operating steam powered bottle washing near 293 Morman Street at Fremont and Norman. He alleges loud whistling, steam vapors and rattling milk cans disrupt his sleep and damage his home. wakelee requests $400 damages and court action to restrain the nuisance.
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Martin Snow
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Fremont Street
Bridgeport
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Snow
Jack Binns to be Birdman
John Rob inson Binns known as Jack, hero of the Republic disaster rescue, joined the British Royal Flying Corps at a New York recruiting station. He was a prominent labor distur bances reporter of 1914, admired by reporters and factory leaders alike. The Swedish drought relief followed by storms is noted.
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League Scores Roundup From Yesterday
American League results show Philadelphia defeated New York 3 to 1 and Washington beat Boston 7 to 6 in 11 innings. Chicago bested Detroit 6 2 in the first game and then won 8 to 2 in the second. Cleveland edged St Louis 5 to 4. Today New York visits Boston, Washington goes to Philadelphia, Detroit travels to Chicago, and St Louis plays in Cleveland.
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National League Results From Yesterday
Phillies edged by New York 4 to 2 while Brooklyn beat Boston 8 to 7 and Chicago defeated St Louis 8 to 6 in the second. Cincinnati won 6 to 5 over Pittsburgh. Boston beat New York as Philadelphia met Brooklyn and Chicago met St Louis in series games.
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Yesterday's Results and Today's Schedule in Regional Baseball
Results show Bridgeport 4 Springfield 3, New Haven 4 Worcester 3 in 12 innings, Portland 2 Hartford 1, New London 7 Lawrence 2. Today Springfield at Bridgeport, Portland at Hartford, Lawrence at New London, Worcester at New Haven. New York box scores list Minneapolis and St Paul games with batteries noted.
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Southern Association Results and Global News Highlights
Yesterday's scores show New Orleans 4, Mobile 2. Atlanta 4, Birmingham 2. Birmingham blank in other games. Rain affected Chattanooga Little Rock and Nashville Memphis matchups. Werner Horn, a German reservist, was sentenced to 18 months in Atlanta penitentiary and fined 31,000 for illegally transporting dynamite. The Argentine Senate asked the foreign minister to explain actions regarding many Spaniards forming the Anti Germanophile League.
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Mobile
Birmingham
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Little Rock
Nashville
Memphis
Werner Horn
Senate of Argentine
Minister of Foreign Affairs
Anti-Germanophile League
Bridgeport Extends Win Streak With 4–2 Triumph
Bridgeport defeated Springfield 4 to 2 at Newfield Park to run its streak to five straight. Mangan pitched well for Springfield while Bridgeport’s Dagmith and Smith kept the offense active. key defensive plays by Martin, Priest, and Lear helped Bridgeport secure the win. Egan doubled late for Springfield, but Bridgeport held on as Mayberry finished the game.
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Babe Mangan
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Big League Bits From a Turbulent Baseball Week
The Braves worry over Gowdy likely retiring after a one game on July 15 and Lee the catcher struggles. Connie Mack tests new lineups while Eddie Plank ages. Ruth and Leonard star for the Ref Sex. Chick Gandil shines for the White Sox. Kid Gleason as teacher. Former Judge Harrison Voord from Cape May county injured in fall at 49. SEEDS JOHN RECK 808.
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Hank
Lee
Harrison H. Voord
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