Baseball Leaders Seek Johnson Ouster and Herrmann Resignation
Chicago and Cincinnati report owners moving to replace Ban Johnson as head of the American league and to force August Herrmann to resign as National Commission chairman. Ruppert and Baker press for action, with a four-man committee proposing potential successors and promising a public announcement in coming days. Herrmann says no resignation while no successor committee is named.
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Compassion
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C.ne Nnan
New York
Wiliam Veeck
Chicago Nationals
Garry
Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
Cincy Reds
Bugs and Boxing Notes From Newark and Beyond
A garbled Newark boxing page reports Benny Leonara defeating Johnny Duna dee in eight rounds at a Sept 17 show. Leonard weighed 145 1 2 pounds and fought Dun dee with aggression, while Dun dee showed bursts of attack but lacked steady direction. Other local notes touch on crowd reactions and broader sports chatter including Chicago Nationals versus an all star team and reference to various athletes and venues.
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Newark
Benny Leonara
Hosing Champan Autfour
Johnny Dunadee
New York
Atlaeugi Dungee
Leonard
Genta
Dundee
Duncees
Rand Rapids
Chicawo Nationals
Walter Anderson
Harey Boesonette
Winnn
Chicago
Giants routed by Toledo in exhibition game
The Toledo club of the American Association defeated the New York Nationals 12 to 2 in an exhibition at Toledo. Winters and Virgil Barnes worked for Toledo, holding the Giants to nine hits while Toledo collected seventeen hits off the New York pitching. Barnes, Ryan and Smith scored for Toledo, with McColl and Melly contributing for the Nationals.
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American Association
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National League yesterday results and today’s schedule
National League results show Brooklyn 8 Pittsburgh 3 and Boston 5 St Louis 5 for yesterday. Today’s schedule lists New York at Pittsburgh and Chicago at New York with other games postponed or noted. Standings include Brooklyn 68 and Philadelphia 40. American League features Detroit 7-1 and Boston 6-2 with Chicago at New York and Detroit at Boston on tap.
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Cincinnati
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Lou Washington
Allen and Coffey To Meet Tonight In Sparring Card
Allen and Coffey headline the Acorn Oay card at Nassuth Street in South Norwalk tonight after Allen drew eight rounds with Battling Ring. Mohawk Jim Cofert faces Ted Allen in the feature bout while Red Marsh hosts a packed card with Pete Dunn vs Nick Tit, Jack Brown vs Rick Kenny, and Red Mela with Jackie Sullivan as closers. Young McAuliffe referees the event with Hestmann as the timekeeper.
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Rick Kenny
Red Mela
Jackie Sullivan
Young McAuliffe
Andiily Hestmann
Mike Brady ousted in pro golf tourney upset
In the second round of the Professional Golf Association championship at Roslyn, 28 players remained to contest the third round. Mike Brady of Gables was eliminated by George McLean of The Seaforth, 6 and 5, in a surprising upset as the field weeded down toward the weekend.
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Worid Kew
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Rockaway
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Shanes
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Dranston Kert
George Fotheringham
Glen Cove
Imie Tatchison
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Bel ‘Yom McNamara
Suvanoy
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Douging Edgar
Awunin
Vifimplen
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Tred McLead
Artillery Captain to Lead Cornell Eleven
Ishaca New York September 17 1redo fox Shiverick of Chicago was unanimously elected captain of the Cornell football team Shiverick, a star drop kicker and passer, had been named captain elect in 1917 but left the university to serve in the military and did not captain that year.
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Ishaca
Princeton Tigers Begin Grid Practice This Week
Princeton announces first session for the 1319 Varsity team candidates in Princeton, New Jersey. The program leads to an opening game against Trinity College on Saturday, October 4, with listed players reporting for practice.
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Princeton
Trinity College
Impartial Rooter mocks Friday sports and politics
A rambling column by Ty Hettinger mixes baseball chatter about the Reds Giants clash and Pat Moran versus Exidio Collins with stray notes on boxing, boxing weights, September sports, and a travel anecdote about a congressman named Sanders in a chaotic montage of names, dates, and eras.
Groves Wins President's Cup Final at Brooklawn
The Brooklawn Country Club hosted the President's Cup final yesterday afternoon. Charles M Groves defeated Dr W Lee Weadon 3 and 2 in a close match witnessed by many members. Wheeler Cup results followed with Cate beating Thornbury 2 up Blackburn defeating Kingsbury 4 and 3 Jarvis William bested Carpenter 2 and 1 McNeil defeated Folly 8 and 2 Wields beat Wheeler 2 and 0 Williamson beat Welb 3 and 2 and Groves also defeated Hastings 2 up Senior defeated Williams 1 up.
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Yeaterday Atternon
Charles M Groves
W. Lee Weadon
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W. B. Wheeler
Cate
H. AL Thornbury
Paul Blackburn
J. Grant Kingsbury
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E.W. Carpenter
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Folly
John Wields
Dwight C. Wheeler
J Williamson
Whitliam Welb
Charles M. Groves
TF. B. Hastiings
DP. Senior
C. G. Willams
Boxing Notes Set Heavy Winter Schedule For Sam Driver Stable
Boxing notes indicate Sam Driver plans a busy winter for his stable. Eggers recently joined Driver in Long Island as Billy Fitesimmons trains near New Britain with Sammy Waltz. Bogash fights Johnny Chinton in Bristol on September 27 for a 14 round bout. Clinton prompts strong early season showings and a Leonard Tencher title bout is being discussed with weight around 245 pounds for the fighters.
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Tic Han
Bogasa
Williams
Hns
K. O Kgges
Jon Lynch
Eggers Ty
Long Island
Driver
Samuel
Sammy Waltz
New Britain
Billy
Bogash
Johnny Chinton
Bristol
Clinton
Henry Leonard
Benny Leonard
Lew Tencher
New Haven
Tentathe
Inhide
Joughind
Play Finals in Women's Tennis Today at Longwood
Miss Anne Townsend of Philadelphia faces Mrs George W Wighbyin of Brookline in the singles semi finals at the Longwood Cricket Club. Marion Winderstein of Newton takes on Mrs A Shurtleff of Boston in the other semi final after Shurtleff defeated Florence Ballin of New York. The round also notes Navy Juniors and Iran A C games scheduled for Sunday.
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George W. Wighbyin
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Comorrow
Marion Winderstein
Newton
Wil
Shurtleff
Misa Florence
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Representative Saunders Embraces English as Universal Language
In a speech on Broad Street the Indiana representative Sanders stresses using English with all nationalities including Russians French Norwegians and Hottentots. He asserts English is the universal language and cites personal experience as support for steadfast use.
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Representative Saunders
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Burnett Wins Hartman Hotel 2:11 Pacing Stakes
Direct C Burnett wins the Hartman Hotel 2:11 pacing stake in Columbus Ohio after a four heat race. Eva Abbie led with a 1:03 quarter in heat two but could not clinch the final, Goldie Todd faltered, and Julius DeForest took the Hors Tevier Futurity title.
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Victor Quintet Readies for Big New Season
Victor High’s state champion basketball team returns after a one year layoff with new manager Chic Anthony and captain Al Meyers. The squad features stars including Goodman, Vloonevy, Rcollins Rowe and Nolan, with Harry Clancy joining as a key wing. Walnut Reserves also prepare for a strong season at Seaside Park with practice and a forthcoming match at Seaside Park.
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White Sox sweep doubleheader over Yankees in New York
Chicago White Sox defeat the New York Yankees in both games of a September doubleheader. Kerr wins the first game 7 to 6 with Weaver driving in the go ahead run on a sacrifice fly. In the nightcap Chicago scores 11 to 0 as Thormahlen exits in the first inning and Shawkey and Shore allow the rout.
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