Eastern League stars chase Bowman Simpson bids heat up
In New Haven on August 3, Wally Simpson of Springfield leads with 36 homers this season while Elmer Bowman of New Haven draws major league bids. Cleveland and Washington clubs compete with Springfield and New Haven owners, as scouts assess Bowman and Simpson amid a tight pennant race and possible transfers.
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Springfield Walloper
Elmer Bowman
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Shean
Bowman
Wells Trail
Washington
Cleveland
Simpson
Serv Aiay
Weiss
Ist Candis Assis
Springfield
George ‘Weiss
Hartford
Jack McAllister
Ponies
Nils Mission
McAllister
Chet Thomas Released by Coast Club After Slump
Chet Thomas, who piloted the golkaters in 1881, was released by the Oakland club of the Pacific Coast League. He played part of last season for Oakland but slumped, leading management to cut him from the roster. Previously with the Red Sox and Indians, Thomas had a journeyman career in the majors.
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Tom Dew
Oakland
Thomas
Chet
Athletics
R Eason
Br Mackto
Red Sox
Onvesa
Cleveland Inedians
Gleason
White Sox
Cobh
Delenanty
Wagner
Ranina
Flo
Bobby Barrett Joins Wichita Falls In Texas League
Bobby Barrett, once with Pittsfield and recalled by the Chicago Cubs after a trade involving Lew Haven, moves to Wichita Falls in the Texas League under an optional agreement. The deal, reported amid management concerns at Pittsfield, places Barrett as an infield player with the Falls.
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Bobby Barrett
Pitts
S Cago Cubs
Lew Haven
Harbor Log Delays And Forestalled Fleets
The United States steamer Captain Morgan Lewinster sailed with 275 officers and Connecticut National Guard members bound for Fisher Island. Several lumber schooners head to other ports, while Indies and Larchmont club fleets push back to Sunday due to harbor conditions. The Wybor fleet plans Monday slots. additional ships to York, London, and nearby clubs are noted amid a busy harbor scene with the steamer Wichtinder hired to move posts to Wonpy Es'and.
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Morgan
Larchmont Club
Sunda
Hock Harbor
York Wacht Club
London
Ruth and Dempsey as greatest drawing cards in sport
Grantland Rice argues Babe Ruth tops as the sport drawing card, outdrawing Jack Dempsey and rival boxers. He cites Ruth’s six month crowds, showmanship, and magnetism, with Dempsey strong but shorter runs, and Bran Sullivan-era comparison underscoring Ruth’s lasting appeal.
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Babe" Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Ruth
Dempsey
Gleason
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
John L
Babe’ Ruth
Bis
Livan
Nis
Shelby
Boston
Demps
Louise Dresser Reveals Real Name and Starry Roots
Louise Dresser explains her birth name Louise Kerlin and details how she adopted Dresser as her stage name. She recalls a railroad encounter with Paul Dresser, composer of On the Banks of The Wabash, and notes the tribute by Terre Haute locals who memorialize him.
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Paw Dresser
Broadway
Ben Vivant
Mins Dresser
Wabash
Iss Dresser
Dresser
Louise Kerlin
Jiss Drenser
Poli's
Sly
Conor
Indiana
Paul Dresser
Chicago
Kerlin
Louise
Nerlin
Sanz
Terre Haute
Maeve
Southpay Starwins at Western tennis meet
Southside Chicago athlete dominates men's singles with a 9-7 7-H score. George Ott loses without a clear finish as Detroit faces 30 percent participation and afficulty affects results at the Chicago Western venue.
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Chicago
Brook
Detroit
AAR
George Ott
Hall Community Separates Struggle to Hook Times
The Hall Community Separates face difficulty in hookin g times due to a strong aggregation. The issue affects Veterans of Foreign Wars irfleid 1 gion and any other team seeking a tion. For games call Stratford 137.
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Hall
Hookin
Stratford
Public Market Team Outing Planned at Port Jefferson
The Public Market squad will travel to Port Jefferson next Sunday for a town team exhibition. The trip serves as an outing for the local store group. Toot Sholsz, recently with Pittsfield, has rejoined the roster and is listed on Pittsfield's reserve list.
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Port Jefferson
Sholsz
Pittsfield
Shols
Match Arranged for Lightweight Title Bout
Tex Rickard says lightweight champion Leonard and Charley White agreed on terms. No date yet set, but Leonard’s manager Billy Gibson hopes the bout will be arranged for the latter part of September.
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Tex Rickard
Leonard
Charley White
Billy Gibson
National people with dwarfism beat Yankee Mingels 9 to 8
The National team with dwarfism defeated the Yankee Mingels 9 to 8 at Seaside Saturday afternoon. The event featured a victory for a long running team noted for its unique players and spirited play in a local seaside venue.
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Yankee Mingels
Tifee
Nationale
French Hotel Taxes Hinder Travel Comfort
The article discusses European travel amid rising hotel taxes in France, noting 300000 American visitors in the summer and average spend of 500 francs per person. It critiques tax classifications, extra charges, and publicity, urging clearer pricing to reduce surprises for visitors and boost the hospitality sector.
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Cherbourge
Havre
Antiverp
Belgium
Paris
England
Italy
Europe
Rench
Pris
Prench
Sytem
Louis Philippe
Tas
Elien
Kreper
Heapas
Blnis
Hovelkeepers
Jether
New York Tribune
Manicure Trade Resists Grooming Laws in Boston
In Boston Aug A-dersey City issues edict requiring long sleeves and face washing for manicures, but Boston manicure workers oppose. They pledge to wear perfumes and powder despite regulations, arguing against enforced beauty standards and seeking freedom to treat clients as they wish.
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Doston
Boston
Amalas Wien
Pitt
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