Red Allen Outpoints Mohawk Jim Coffey Pennant Clinching
Reds 2, Dodgers 0. In Cincinnati Sept 15 new champions of the National League beat Brooklyn in a pitchers duel Eller and Cadore held the battle. Reds pushed across runs in seventh aided by Koot and Olenbages, a wild throw, and an infield hit by Neulhnston. In ninth Konetchy walked as three batters reached base. Pirates 7 Giants 0 in Pittsburgh as Adams held New York to three hits and Snover relieved Barnes.
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Red Allen
Jim Coffey
White Sox
Reds
Dodgers
Incinnati
Ohio
Brooklyn
Eller
Cadore
Ormer
Sigable
Koot
Olen Bages
Iruef
Neulhnston
Bathin
Cincelnnati
Duncan
Pirates
Giants
Poarson
fAith
Hickman
Tchell
Konetchy
Baird
Cincinnati
Einnati
Johnston
Mya
Stilen
Kopf
Magee
Daubert
Rath
Beyn
Eiler
Po Burns
Yle
SS Statz
Va Tales
Arnes
Mover
Pittsburgh
Barnes
Snover
Adams
Leonard to Meet Lew Tendler in Title Bout Talks
Benny Leonard the lightweight champion has agreed to meet Lew Tendler of Philadelphia in a 115 or 20 round title bout if Tendler agrees to the match. Captain W G Doherty, boxing advocate, arranged Leonard's consent and correspondence with Phil Glassman, Tendler's manager, to stage the bout in a venue for about 1,000 spectators. Leonard's camp favors a fight at 185 pounds with Gibson managing Leonard. An unrelated note cites 760,000 coal miners employed in the United States in 1918.
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Inew Haven
Benny Leonard
Lew Tender
Philadelphia
W. “G. Doherty
Hiee
Leonard
Alence
Phil Glassman
Gibson
Leonid
All Pitchers Look Alike to Babe Ruth The Greatest Slugger
Babe Ruth is hailed as the greatest hitter in baseball history. Old timers admit Ruth would torment old outfields, and he has broken and may break home run records with Washington and beyond. Critics call his hits the most terrific drives, rarely needing to hit the dirt, and he remains a free hitter who mocks pitchers with fast balls.
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Babe Ruth
Clark Griffith
Ruth
Buck Freeman
Washington
Impartial Rooter on Newark Fight and Bets
In this column the author discusses the Leonard Dund ee bout in Newark, noting general sentiment about the winner and the odd spread of opinions. It compares betting on newspaper decisions to stage referees and mentions Promoter Kenny, Bat, and Woody, plus other sports and political references of the era.
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Kenny
Bat
Boxing notes on Frankie Wilson and other featherweights
Brooklyn boxer Frankie Wilson praised as fast and clever for featherweight ranks. He recenty beat Benny Walger at Perth Amboy and defeated Batuing Lahn twice, with comments on his weight and potential fit in suburbs. The note mentions other fighters including Louis Bogush, Bennie Leonard, Lew Tenner, Solemn Samuel, and a Britton Bogush match plan while noting lightweight prominence and possible Welterweight title contention.
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Frankie Wilson
Brooklyn
Wilson
Kilbane
Benny Walger
Perth Amboy
Batuing Lahn
Leo P. Tiynn
Marriie Tieese
Joe Tiplitz
Frankin
Samuel
King of Norwalk
Uuiet
Wiheh
Hig Boy
Yyoung Kirby
Sepy England
Hutchinson Eliminated From Championship Run
Roselyn Sept 1 Four golfers advance to the semi finals of the Professional Golfers Association championship tourney at Lmngineers links Jim Barnes Western Open champ Donald of Chicago Fred Mcleod Washington and George McLean of New York lead to face two winners Hutchinson defeated by Donald in a late two up effort McLeod beat Douglas Edgar while McLean defeated West Hooksaway in straight sets.
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Roselyn
N.Y
Professional Golfers' Association
lMngineers Links
Jim Barnes
Bob Alace- Donald
Chicago
Fred Mcleod
Washington
George Mclean
New York
Aines
Mmmel Wrenel
York
Dock Hutchinson
McLeod
Douglas Mdgar
Atlanta
Meleon Dieyosing
Dances West
Af Hookaway
Esther R barred after two heats in Columbus pace upset
In Columbus on September 18 the Grand Gineuit program featured four well contested races. Esther R, driven by Murphy, led the 2:09 pace but was barred after a second heat protest over a record dated August 16 in Philadelphia. Aquilla Dillon, owner, claimed Esther R’s 4:08-4 record rendered her ineligible. Bets were declared off as the protest was verified and Murphy’s horse was sent to the barn.
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Columbus
Ohio
Murphy
Aquilla Dillon
Jisther T
Philadelphia
Murphys
Aquilla Dulon
Directum Gf
Baron Degantle
Br H
Degantle
McDonald
Dr. Elmore
Brassherot
Bonnie del
McDevitt
Biks
Sturgeon
Peter Lafarette
Viola Watts
Aquila Dillon
Sianey Dillon
Wilson
Royal Wars
Lgan
Harvey K
Marvini
Wal Malone
G Childsia
Esther R
Bm Murphy
Io Alexander the Great
Tenna
Monrern
Nut Barn
Lillian Sirkwood
Toad
Miss Parkwood
Middo
Hegler
Comiskey Selling Big Series Ducats
Charles A. Comiskey announced that applications for World Series tickets would be accepted by mail. Reservations are limited to four tickets per applicant, with tickets required for three games. Box seats are $5.50, grandstand $3.50, pavilion $2.20, bleachers $1.10, and payments must be by money order or certified check with return self addressed envelope.
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Chicago
Charles A. Comiskey
Clitcuro Americans
Man o War May Race at Havre de Grace
Samuel D P Riddle contemplates not retiring Man o War and may enter the two year old in the Eastern Shore Stakes at Havre de Grace. Trainer Louis Poustel wired news from New York that Man o War will likely race alongside a strong field of juveniles, including Blind spots and several noted contenders from major stakes history. A separate golf report notes Harley A Haffner won the Pennsylvania Open Golf Championship by six strokes, scoring 77 and 73 respectively.
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Havre DE Grace
Samuel DP. Riddle
Philadelphia
Harve de Grace
Riddle
Louis Poustel
New York
Oy Waleh
Raleo
Blawes
Aofener
Seventy-Five Out For B H 8 Grid Practice
Bridport High School begins football practice at Seaside Park with about 75 players under coach Hunton. Key returnees include Hammill at fullback and Hawes at quarterback, with battles shaping for guard and center roles and concern over Moose Miller's graduation leaving big gaps. Daily practices to boost readiness for the opening game against Prep School.
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Bridporte
Seaside Park
Bosch Hil
Tunt
Gallbalatti
Mellow" Burns
Bérkwil
Waters
Joe Murphy
Moose Miller
Blunt
al Paige
Cate
H Broka State
Hink Hawes
Ching Hammill
Told
Tickey
Jack
Maher
Howie Wiliams
Howie
Ed Vickey
Hunt
Fied
Ant Prep School
Trembly Challenges Local Middleweight After Gans Bout
Eddie Trembly may face South Norwalk middleweight Joe Cranes in a local ring. Trembly’s strong finish last Friday night drew cheers from fans and promoters consider boxing a possible matchup with Tebby Owens. Trembly’s modest record includes four knockouts and a draw with O Dowd, highlighting his improving form.
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Joe Cranes
South Norwalk
Eddie Trembly
Wee Wee Burton
New York
O'Dowd
Ayas
Players to Get Coin Costs Cincinnati Club Money
Cincinnati club president August Herrmann defends World Series ticket pricing, noting players receive receipts after taxes and commissions. He warns a quick sale could cost the club money, with shares and war taxes reducing the top seat price to around 44 cents. Local boxing notes reference Trembly and Gans with trainer Kunz.
Allen Wins at Acorn A C Smoker in Fast Four Round Bout
Red Allen defeats Mohawk Jimmy Coffey after leading for three rounds at the Acorn A. C. smoker last night. Coffey surged in the fourth but fell short as Allen maintained his early advantage. Fitzsimmons impressed with a left jab against Pete Dunn while Sullivan and McKay met in a third round stoppage. Shay Brown drew with Jackie Brown in the opener. McAuliffe refereed with Hartmann timekeeping.
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Red Allen
Taber
Owens
Jimmy Coffey
Acorn A. C
Allen
White Coffey
Red
Fgoffey
Coffey
Dick Fitzsimmons
Pete Dunn
Dunn
Fitzsimmons
McAuliffe
Jackie Sullivan
Sailor McKay
Wid Shay
Jackie Brown
Fritz Hartmann
Club Defends Ticket Policy for Life Series Revenues
The club states over 200000 applications for seats with venue cap at 39090, aiming to reward players who brought the pennant. Prices were set to pay players best and they will receive largest share of Life series receipts. Cincinnati club to get 9 percent of first five games and 22 percent of later gate receipts. The club is adding boxes and bleachers at about 15 percent of cost, expecting not to cover the erection from current sales. The shift is described as operating at a loss to maximize fan access and viewership. When gate receipts reach 100000, Cincinnati’s share is only 9 percent.
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National Commission
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Club
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