Johnson Honored as Fans Recall 1907 Duel
Washington loses 7 to 6 to Detroit as Walter Johnson, revered veteran, is honored on his 30th big league anniversary. He pitched 13 innings, allowing eight hits and six strikeouts, but the Tigers rallied in the ninth with Garland Braxton finishing Johnson off after a tense pitchers duel echoing a score from 1907.
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Fehrigill Gehring star in three base hits clash at Detroit
In a high scoring game Detroit edges Washington 6 to 3. Johnson drives five hits off Whitehill in eight and a third innings. Holloway secures the win with Braxton taking the loss as Umpires Evans McGowan Hildebrand and Ormsby preside. The piece also surveys fan emotions across boxing and football debates and cites the Dempsey Sharkey rivalry.
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Reds Grab Fifth Place With Double Win Over Robins
Cincinnati climbed to fifth in the National League with a double victory over the Robins. The Reds won 3 to 1 and 4 to 0 as McWeeny and May each limited Brooklyn to seven hits. Luque aided the comeback by reaching base in the seventh of the final game to tie the score, earning the win.
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Brooklawn Woman Captures Low Gross in Tuesday Club Match
Mrs John K Williamson acted as Brooklawn Women's Roll captain to win low gross at Brooklawn Country Club with an 8.87 over 18 holes. Mrs H M Lyon took low net with 74, while Mrs Jack Ramsay earned second in low net and also second in low gross with a 102. Other tallies include Mrs DE Patterson 112 28 86, Mrs H M Lyon 106 300 78, and Mrs G Bissett 101 200. Additional notes list various players and scores.
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Bostonian wins model yacht races in a close finish
Bostonian II owned by John Black led the three day international regatta in Gosport as victory swung in the final heats. Gertrude overtook on the last heat to win the Yachting Monthly Cup with Bostonian II finishing strong but second, Berlin third, and Martianhe fourth.
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Cardinals Rally Past Giants 6-2 to Complete Four-Game Set
St Louis rode a collapsed New York defense in the eighth inning to score all runs and beat the Giants 6 to 2 in the series finale. Jackson muffed Douthit's grounder to spark the comeback, and Snyder followed with a two-run homer after bases loaded.
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Out of Town Boxers to Box Bridgeport Amateurs at Beach
Amateur boxing card features Bridgeport favorites and entrants from New Haven Norwalk Westport Milford Ansonia Waterbury and others at Pleasure Beach arena. Matchmaker Jim Dwyer expects 3 400 fans with eight bouts including noted boxers such as Simon Purees and Bob Powers officiating tonight.
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St Stephens Beaten by St Peters in First Circuit Loss
St Stephens Holy Name League suffers its first loss of the year as St Peters Combine edges them 2 to 1. Larney allowed two hits, Varay four. Other games saw St Augustine's beat St Marys 7 to 2 and Sacred Hearts defeat St Charles. Details include wild pitches, passed balls, and minority scoring in the first frame.
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Heardsworth
Braves Capture Third Straight From Pirates
Boston completed a three game sweep of Pittsburgh by winning 5 to 2. Kent Greenfield scattered hits for Boston as Hill, NL ace, received support until leaving with an injury in the seventh after a miscue at first base allowed two Braves runs.
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Stecher Wins Over Cariza In Philadelphia Wrestling Bout
Joe Stecher, holder of the world heavyweight title, defeated George Calza of Italy after 1 hour 42 minutes. Calza was helped back to the ring by police and could not regain his feet as Stecher hurled him over the ropes to end the match in Philadelphia.
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Big Train Honored On Debut Anniversary Gifts From Fans
Walter Johnson, celebrated baseball great, received a Distinguished Service Cross from the American League and other honors at Griffith Stadium. Washington fans and teams presented gifts as a bronze and marble memorial plaque was announced. Johnson thanked the crowd, recalling his long career and impact on the sport.
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