Tener Quits National League Chief Post in 1918 Shakeup
John K Tener resigns as president of the National League citing reasons linked to current conditions. The move aims to hasten selecting a successor to cooperate on the commission and speed up World Series planning. Tener, born July 23, 1863 in Ireland, had led the league since 1913 and also served as Pennsylvania governor.
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Itional Commission
Tener
Commission
John Kinley Tener
National Baseball League
Pennsylvania
National League
League
Vener
Ireland
America
Pittsburgh
Wilbur Robinson
Brooklyn Nationals
First National Bank of
Charleroi
New York
Racing Results at Saratoga Spa
Saratoga Springs August 6 racing results list the outcomes of six races led by Master Karma first in Race One and Flyaway in Race Three. Babcock won Race Two with Max Meadows placing second. Midway topped Race Four with Motor Cup as runner up. Woodthrush led Race Five with Thrills second. Merry Princess won Race Six with Virago third. The results include odds and final times for each race.
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Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Master Karma
Woh-i-noor
Lively
le Marsquin
Babcock
Max Meadows
Lion d'Or
Madge F
Sun Briar
Midway
Motor Cup
Virago
Ned Vo
Ben
Pasamena
Wingold
Porte Drapeau
Man O' the Hour
Ste Phalaris
Becona
Meshach
Infidel II
Garter
Sun King
Regal Lodge
Pamanman
Wyoming
African Arrow
Billy Kelley
Sea Pirate
Blairgowrie
Ginger
Chasseur
Star Realm
Yurucari
Rodgers
Billey Kelly
Big League Races and Results Delayed Scores
Yesterday's results feature Cleveland edge Washington 1 0 in ten innings Boston defeated Detroit in ten innings Chicago beat York 15 innings Philadelphia topped St Louis and other night games listed. Today slate includes New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis and more baseball action across leagues with multiple matchups and player pairings.
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Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Aem
York
Philadelphia
St Louis
New York
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
P. C. Boston
St. Louie
P. C. Chicago
FERG Y MAY FACE KEATING AND OTHER SPORTS NOTES
Aleck Ferguson of the Americans joins the New York Americans in Boston Friday and may wear a local uniform this season. Ray Keating, a Gotham representative, is to pitch against Ferguson in a Sunday appearance. Tener resigns as NL magnates react to Scott Perry case. Dempsey vows a Camp Meade bout and funds to soldiers. Duke Kahanamoku headlines a Sunday water carnival with Langer and Wallen. Dempsey Miske bout details set for Shibe Park with proceeds aiding soldiers. Pop Geers drives a Grand Circuit entry as records and sport slogans dominate. Major figures and venues across boxing, baseball, and harness racing feature in the era.
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Fergy
Keating
Aleck Ferguson
Americans
New York Americans
Boston
Jimmy Kelly
Kelly
New York Yanks
Huggins
Ray Keating
Gotham
Outfit
Ferguson
Dempsey-Miske
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Dempsey
Miske
Jimmy Dougherty
Leiperville
Delaware
Cubs Top Dodgers 6-3 at Ebbets Field
Chicago Nationals defeated Brooklyn 6 to 3 as Coombs pitched well for the Superbas. Brooklyn batsmen loaded the bases in the fourth with a double two singles and two walks but Tyler was relieved by Martin who shut out the locals.
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Chicago Nationals
Coombs
Superbas
Tyler
Martin
Yankees Lowered In 15 Sessions by Champion Sox
Chicago defeats New York 6 to 4 in a 15 inning game as the champions Sox edge the Yankees. The article lists multiple players with base hits, sacrifice hits, doubles, and double plays, detailing errors and bases on balls.
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Sox
Hannah
Caldwell
Humpel
Cicotte
Fournier
Hummel
I. Collins
E. Collins
Leibold
Cgiandil
Fies
Gandil
J. Collins
Pratt
Peckinpaigh
Risberg
Giandil
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Chicago
Halls
Russell
Robinson
San
Boston
Meadows
St. Louis
Anderson
Me Betzel
Paulette
Hornsby
Fisher
McHenry
Bronkie
Grimm
Gonzales
Wallace
Sth
Yriba Herzog
Taggert
Chadbourne
Yerry
J. C. Smith
Kenetchy
Willson
J. Smith
Ragan
J. T. Smith
Wilson
Terry
Herzog
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Ellam
Bigbee
Corey
Southworth
Cutshaw
Mollwitz
Melkkechnie
Schmidt
W. J. Smith
Cooper
Rippo Bancroft
Pearce
Williams
Stock
Luderus
Meusel
Cravath
Hemingway
Adama
Devine
Prendergast
Mousel
Carey
Elam
Fett
Cftooper
Prendegast
Syracuse Club Shifts to Hamilton Ontario
The Syracuse team in the International league is moved to Hamilton Ontario after a league meeting. Syracuse players relocate tonight to open Wednesday against Jersey City. J Z McCafferty of the Toronto club says the league will finance the new franchise and complete the season.
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Syracuse
Hamilton
Ont
Jersey City
J. Z. McCafferty
Toronto
International League
Red Sox Rally Wins Over Jungateers in Detroit
Boston explodes in the 10th inning for a 7 6 victory over Detroit after two walks and two errors set the stage. Stanage and Ruth spark two base hits. Cunningham goes seven innings allowing ten hits before Kallio struggles in relief. Boston rallies from a deficit and earns the win with a late offensive burst and errors by Detroit.
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Jungateers
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Kallio
Boston
Bush
Hq Jones
Cobb
Veach
Kavanaugh
Harper
O Young
Stanate
Spencer
Cunningham
Kallto
Walker
Griggs
Kallie
Stanage
Shean
Ruth
Scott
McInnis
Mays
Young
Kavanagh
Kallue
Gonzales
Mayer
Kalao
Greb Beats Levinsky In Philadelphia Bout
Harry Greb, the Pittsburgh light heavyweight, won the popular decision over Battling Levinsky at Shibe Park in Philadelphia. Greb dominated the six round bout as 860 government agents arrested about 600 draft evaders before ring entry. Sam Langford of Boston also won in the same program.
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Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Battling Levinsky
New York
Shibe Park
Rex
United States
Sam Langford
Boston
Cleveland Edges Washington In Ten Innings Tie
Cleveland defeats Washington 1 to 0 in ten innings as Harper allows only three hits before the tenth. Wood, Chapman, Bescher, Roth and Johnston touch bases. left on base totals reach nine for Washington and six for Cleveland. Harper and Bagby contribute pitching in a tight series opener with small-ball outcomes.
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Judge
Bagby
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Graney
Speaker
Turner
O'Neill
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