Thorpe Tops Eastern League Play and Rodriquez Hits .308
Jim Thorpe leads the Eastern League in batting and fielding as he boosts Hartford's club success, while Joe Rodriguez posts a .308 average. The article notes Thorpe's praised rebirth, his impact on Hartford, and a breakdown of league batting and pitching leaders including other players from Albany, Bridgeport, New Haven, and Springfield with various averages and standings.
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Ji Thorpe
Stenbury
Lio Tges
Jim Thorpe
Bartford
Corty
Fey
GAB
I. IL
Jin’ Thorpe
Hartford
Hia
Unavan
Rodriguez B
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Haven
Callatan
Bowne
Fmaedh
Usbaan Iaa
Thorpe
Anderson
Congreve
New Haven
Hank
H'ford
Simpson
Sox
Wargrave
Jim
Irving
Silva
Laverane
Ootsmick
Toledo
Wilson
Jim W the Garteiela
John — Merasy
Haghien
Seat- Pity
Sp’ Tle
Emmerich
Kinsella
Laliroda
Sree
Schmehl
Cottey
Inguan
Albany
Cage
Capes
Pit
Jake
Seauttel
Wat
Malone
Biport
Pitie
Ross
Saner Phor Eading
Goancy
Ork
Joe
Lane Cheaf
Joe-Lynch
Ocman
Kimi Thorpe
Ickex
Werces
Ae Fon
R . Ile
Morgan
Waterhar Etter
Swaney
Uriforg
Bornhartt
Bridgeport
Doe
Lodrixuez
Waterloo
Nyitzke
Pittsfeld Moss
Springfield
Woodward
Worcester
D Latius
Jo Urke
Toe Smith
Ave ‘Sy
Springield
Alphgan -Albas Mericans
Apaatty FC
Stauffer
Fuller
Water Bars
Teaguey Mulrennan
Tierney
Waterbiry
Pennington
Lariord Ag
Hart- Choluwa
Springfheld Ord
Liga Alsky
Johnny Cooney
Canadian welterweight Moe Herscovitch heads to Cuba
Moe Herscovitch the Canadian welterweight champion departs for Havana to fight Panama Joe Gans in a planned fifteen round decision bout on August 13.
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Moe Herscovitch
Chanpion
Havana
Cuba
Panama
Joe Gans
Sampson's Great Speaker Faces Possible End of Season
The Speaker of baseball, Sampson, struggles through pain from a lingering knee and lefty weakness, risking permanent injury if he continues. Though famed for hitting, his fielding has deteriorated since the 1908 season, casting doubt on a long future in the sport.
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Ange
Sampson
Totteri
Sgeer
Yankees
Speaker
Diamond
Ty Cobb
Wills Meets Jackson in 12-Round Heavyweight Bout
Harry Wills and Buddy Jackson are set for a 12 round heavyweight showdown at the First Regiment Armory in Newis on August 21. The bout, promoted by the colored Elic, closes the program after a slow pace due to prior bouts.
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Harry Wills
Buddy Jackson
Twanmepro
Regiarent Armory Im Newis
Leonard Loses Tooth and Wins $20000
Michigan City Aug. Leonard, weightwelphe champion, left for New York with $29.09 and a few cents, after a ten round match in which a loose tooth caused pain. Two dentists treated the tooth but he will not box again until after two pending matches. Discussions with Vipliz and another opponent were called off.
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Michigan City
Bengy Leonard
New York
Bees Fener
Chicago
Ty Bloyd Fitz
Arena
Leonard
Hanitver
Wis Jean
Nvape
Field Day by Sons of St George Planned at News Field
The annual field day of the Sons of St George will be held at News Field Pack on September 18 with a planned program featuring athletic events led by organizer Che van Inenoth and a parade of participants across titled events and parade routines.
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Sons of St. George
Newsield Pack
Chevan Inenoth
Aaron Tras
Rhe
Pal Moore Fights Four Title Holders in London
Pal Moore fought four title hopefuls in London last Monday, credited with decisive wins over Joe Lynch Jim Bull Pee Herman and Kid Williams in non title bouts. He also beat Eugene Chaui of Prince in nineteen rounds while a twenty round bout with Ivy Jimny Wilde was noted. Promoters hint at a Leonard rematch while Lynch is linked to a Wolfe bout.
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Moore
Joe Lynch
Jim Bull
Pee Herman
Kid Willliams
End
Oni Pel
Aleo
Eugene Chaui
Prince
London
Ivy Jimny Wilde
Charley White Favored To Win Over Barrett At Velodrome
Charley White, Chicago lightweight, favored in return bout with Bobby Barrett of Philadelphia at the New York Velodrome. Expected to threaten Barrett’s pace as White seeks another title bid, with promoter plans pointing to a possible match with Leonard if victorious. The bout attracts large crowds as White trains in Chicago and Barrett sharpens for the showdown with both fighters described as ready for a decisive, high-stakes clash.
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Charley White
Bobby Barrett
Cubs Trim Giants
Barrett
Burrett
Ee Wino
Lew Vandler
Mypremirh
Tedo
Bank
Leon
Leon Hite
Leonard
Mirpeen
Tendler
White
Denis
Giebla
Westports Defeat Hilltops 13 to 4 in Narrow Victory
Westports overpower Hilltops 13 to 4 as pitcher Stratford drives in runs with a steady hitting attack. Key players include Vernkahl, Dandies, Sacer Lane, Pabst, and Lopate contributing in offense and defense during the high scoring game.
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Tport
Porta
Nes Stratfard
Gahl
al Vernkahl
Dandies Sind Sacer Lane
Hae
An Pabst
Hall Community Trims Fairfield In Junior City League
Fairfield suffers a defeat as Hall Community triumphs in junior city league play. Severe fielding miscues and errors plague Fairfield while Hall Community leverages solid defense and timely hits to secure the victory with standout outfield play and pitching support.
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Fairfigla
Sug
Fairfield A. A
Leagne
Tha Alva
Paddy
Ingeed
McAlegr to Meet Cone in Lang Island Stadium Bout
Tommy McAlegr, midweight, faces Tralisn Joe Cone in a twelve round non title bout at Queenshore Stadium Lang Island. Promoter Argus to announce event and likely undercard details.
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Tommiy McAlegr
Bane
Joe Cone
Queenshore
Lang Tslind
Frank Elliott Sets New 50 Mile Record at Otati
Frank Elliott established a new world automobile record for 50 miles at Otati California during the Costa Rin t event, finishing in 2 hours 2 minutes and some seconds. Elliott averaged about 24 miles per hour with Tommy Liteon in second place and Edis Hivarne third.
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Frank Elliott
Otati
Calif
Frank Eliow
Eliott
Tommy Liteon Wag
Edis Hivarne
Padlock Under Scrutiny For Amateur Status
Reported statements by Sam Coonan question Charles Padock's amateur standing amid alleged contracts and improprieties surrounding his athletic image. Goodman signals possible investigation into Padock's eligibility while critics argue his earnings threaten his amateur status despite continued competition across meets on the Pacific coast.
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SAN
Carldack
Sam Coonan
Goodman
Ravn
A. A. LU
Paddayk
Cha Qontmlel
Rudy Governoy Tours Qttice Lv
Msharrieq’ Te Secon
Don
Noate
Stich & Toctare
Puddovi
Amid
Brent Anhureit
Thorne
Vicg- Goodman
Pysiffe
Norwalk Kaceys Trim Wilton Nine
Norwalk Kaceys defeat Wilton Nine in a late game where Norwalk built a lead and held off Wilton's push. The report notes key plays and a tense finish as Norwalk secured the victory.
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Norwalk
Brooklyn Star Dominates Pentathlon Field at Fairfield
Brooklyn Star athletes triumph in pentathlon events led by Petander who outclassed rivals in the 200 meter, javelin, and discus. Gunnar Johnson places third as I. Wick and others from Bridgeport score in adjacent events. Brooklyn also wins elimination football championship 1 to 0 over Danish Slavery of New York, with 2,000 spectators awarded cups.
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Brooklyn Star
Gunnar Johnson
Wedish A.C
Pemnttt
I. Vender
Ef Tn
Broolva
Tild
Fairfieldtp
Petander
Ithrom
Jem JU
Qin Tr
Ind
Gunner Jennian
Briggeport
I. Wickjatrom
Wighat A. A. Uy
Ney~ Jaaim
Ot. Rylander
Widgepor
Vicking F. A
Broooklyn
Thor
New York
Cubs Rally in 10th to Oust Giants in Extra Innings
Cubs erupt for eight runs in the 10th inning to beat the Giants, 12 to 3. Osbourne held, Osbornes, Kritina, Callaghan, and Strug contributed as Chicago broke open the game and overcame an early New York lead.
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CUBS
Giants
Mita
Norhe Cubs
Osborne
Heathcote
Mollachets
Terry
Kritina
Erierg
Callaghan
Strug
Jo Tarerl
Pshorne
New York
Dancraft
Avoh
Frise
Meusel
Sieagel
Smith
Io Raynes
Barnes Peynea
Ison
Barnes
Aft Ns
Pink
Qahorne
Prisoh Kee Bal—O Fonll
Hillsides Triumph Over Sheltons In Junior League
The Hillsides, led by Lon Wing and the Mva defpals, clinched a 420 2 victory against the Sheltons in a Junior Recreation League game. Manager James Sacrent of Winking the pennant comments on the win and season hopes.
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Millaldes
Lon Wing
Mva Defpals
eTeles
Tames
Greens Farms Defeats Giants 6 to 4 in Bedford Showdown
Greens Farms edged the Giants 6 to 4 yesterday at Bedford. The Greensystem dominated on the mound with steady defense and timely hitting. Budgency Hts provided the opposition, while Greens Farms fielded well and supported their pitcher with strong infield play.
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Greensystem
Budgency Hts
Bedford
Dutty
Greens
Park City
Suzanne Lenglen to visit United States in 1928 match hopes
Captain Allen Muhr says Suzanne Lenglen plans a United States trip in 1928 to defend the French Davie Cup prestige. Lenglen aims to reverse last year's failure and will return next season to challenge for the women’s championship, with preparations noted here.
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Seartight
Aus
Sunine Lenden
United States
Hex Wear
Ds Sager
Mirae Moux
Biarstedy Mallory
Allen Muhr
Cape
Iain
Yoat Porea
Muhr
Lenslen
Anne
Wim
Housatonic Juniors Defeat Rovers 5 to 1 in low scoring win
The Housatonic Juniors beat the Rovers 5 to 1 as Mitchell and Stow pitched well with seven scattered hits and 11 strikeouts. Johnson and Shorty fed the Juniors with key hits, Peet belted a homer, and notable fielding kept the Rovers from scoring.
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Housatonic
Rovers
Mitchell
Stow
Juniowing Hut
Johnson
Shorty
Peet
Waeros
Hana Taahi
Grant
Motehell
Stows
Lawrences
Lenox Cubs Defeat Morgan Cubs 16 to 4
The Lenox Cubs soundly defeated the Morgan Cubs by sixteen to four. The game featured standout pitching from Ca talde and strong batting by ClyAg Dean who contributed with passes and runs. The Lenox team believes they can beat any local midget squad and seeks another challenge.
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Lenox Cubs
Morgan Cubs
ClyAg Dean Ag
Cubs
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