Americans Split Even With Springfield but Drop Into Third Place
Springfield and Bridgeport split a doubleheader with Bridgeport taking the second game to fall to third place. Leasure dominated the first game for the Ponies, while Stauffer and Williams battled in a one pitch duel in the second. Key plays included Clark’s bare handed grab and McFarland’s early scoring support for Bridgeport, with Kingdon homering for the Americans and Duffy driving in two runs in a late rally for Springfield.
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Playground Teams Battle for City Title
At Pleasure Beach Shelton defeats Seaside 3 2 in 20 innings to win West Side. Waltersville beats Yellow Milling 4 8 for East Side. The Shelton Waltersville winner faces New Haven for city playground title in September at Elm City.
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American Association Forede 3 3 4 Ences City
A fragmentary report notes Marty Becker driving to set up a late score and Duffy securing the winning marker after Becker drove past Rayen to end the game at Indianapolis.
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Jeannette Rankin Wins Toledo Blade Prize At Grand Circuit
Jeannette Rankin captures the Toledo Blade Prize at Fort Mizzi track in a 2:14 trot. Lon McDonald carries Rankin to victory while White's Princess Etawah competes. Steadman Stakes goes to Cox behind B. Colorado with Harry Stokes driving Peter Coley. Toledo Times 2,000 stake for three year old trotters decided in two heat wins by Sinadar. four races tomorrow follow postponement earlier week.
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Caster Falls to Surpass Ruth's Distance Record
Harold Z. Genta, world champion surf caster, fails to match Ruth's distance in a windy attempt at Pale Grounds. Five tries produce his best cast of 440 feet, trailing Ruth's estimated 500 feet.
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Mike Gibbons Easy Victory Over Platts in Boston
Mike Gibbons, middleweight, scored an easy ten round win against Gus Platts in Boston tonight. Gibbons pressed with jabs and combinations, while Platts fought to counter, but the English challenger could not gain the edge.
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Tihlons
Five Title Events Highlight Mammoth Water Carnival
Five title events will feature the mammoth water carnival at Seaside Park tomorrow afternoon at the pavilion. Preliminary swimmers start at 7 o'clock with entries from 14 states including 37 from New England. National and world champions will compete in 50 yard to 10 mile swims, with a 220 yard national title for women and a 100 yard dash for men. The event is staged by the United States Volunteer Life Saving Corps and the local Board of Recreation, Milford.
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Pirates Trim Phillies for Three in a Row
Pirates defeated the Philadelphia club for the third straight time with a decisive win. Osim of the Pirates was hurt after a shoulder strike in the sixth inning, forcing him from the game as the visitors built a firm lead.
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Braves Take Final Game From Cubs 6 to 1
iBRAVES won the finale against Chicago 6 to 1 as pitcher Mequillan held the Cubs to little. Rostow contributed, while Flack drove in the decisive run with a drive over the right field. The slugger’s late hit sealed the win in a decisive series climax.
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Athletics Trim Browns in Three-Run Tilt on New Diamond
Five leading batters across two major leagues headline a Stratford clash with the city’s Ingurante company team from New Raven. The game unfolds Saturday afternoon on Hilloit Street’s new diamond, promising a brisk, high‑scoring affair as Athletics pull ahead by three runs.
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Westbrook Woman Captures Schenecossett Club Title
Misa Marian Hollins of Westbrook won the Schenecossett Country Club women’s invitation golf tournament, defeating Mrs Arnold Jackson of Greenwich by 3 and 1. The British Ladies tour standout delivered a brilllant display as the match concluded at New London.
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Yankees Defeat Tigers as Mays Shines on Mound
New York beat Detroit 7 to 3 to maintain the American League lead. Mays pitched brilliant ball for the Yankees while Davis weakened in the sixth. Schang homered in the eighth to seal the win as Ruth neared his home run milestone.
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Darcy Has Good Workout For Go With Red Allen
Johnny Davey, the New York lightweight, plans a main bout at the State Street arena against Red Allen. He worked out in Bavenas and in Philadelphia, and had a tough spar with Brady demanding his best, aiming to sharpen for the Mars Ann bout.
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Boosters win 10 inning game from Brasscos in Worcester
Jorcester, Mass. August 5 The Boosters defeated Waterbury in a ten inning game here this afternoon. Consway hit a ninth inning home run to help secure the victory for the locals.
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Dempsey Williams World Heavyweight Title Plans Reported
Aug 5 report from Tex Rickard and Ray Archer outlines tentative plans for a Jack Dempsey Jess Willard heavyweight title bout. A second meeting is set for next week. The Crashes schedule a Sunday game against the Trang at Benalde Park at 1 4.
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Tex Rickard
Proranter
Ray Archer
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Grashoa
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White Sox scandal blocks players from minor leagues
Chicago baseball players implicated in a scandal will not be allowed to join minor league clubs. J. H. Farrell of the National Board defended the decision amid criticism that sport corruption harms public morals.
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