Only Three Original Teams Remain in Recreation League
John Bowden, leading hitter, tops the South Ends as the City Recreation League heads into Week Nine at Seavelde Park. Red Tops drop out, Ben Hur led by Dooley to replace them, while McGraws All Stars have won all games and Park City Giants disbanded early. South Ends lead in batting .333 and fielding .807, Bowden at .741 with 10 hits and 6 runs in five games.
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Cards Divide Doubleheader and Take Lead
Boston and St Louis split a Aug 9 doubleheader with Louis gaining a share of first by a 3 to 0 win in game one and St Louis taking game two 6 to 3 after costly errors by Kope. Cincinnati beat New York as Boston remained tied atop the standings.
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Brickley to Lead Windsor Locks Grid Team
Charley Brickley, the controversial Harvard star, plans to manage and possibly play for Windsor Locks Leas gridiron team next fall. Reported concerns over his usefulness due to weight and prior contract disputes loom as the club eyes renewal. The Windsor Locks squad reportedly lost to Bridgeport 21 to 10 last season.
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New Haven to Host Team After Two Losses Today
New Haven returns to action at Eagle Street pasture against the same Cambine after dropping two to Wild Rib Donovan's Press. LePard or Fouse to start for the focals, Woodward on the mound for New Haven, first pitch at 3 20 p m. Albany to stay two days starting tomorrow.
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Flora Batson May Run As Panama Aims For Spot
Flora Batson of New Orleans, captain of the American team, sprained her ankle at the last hurdle in Colombes Stadium but may be ready to run by next week. The Panama team trained with the Americans, with a trial set for Saturday. Miss Jones Rathbone, a 16 year old Central American athlete, also competes for honors and could challenge Batson if the injury persists.
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Stars Fade in Coast League with Top Talent Departures
Coast League stars in decline as major leaguers drop down, led by Paul Strand hitting .400 for Jersey City years ago. Pitching by Death Valley Scott tops San Francisco, with Jake May and Mitchell among leaders. Arlett of Oakland draws $80,000 bid, while giants pay big for OConnell. Speed up there, Stengel.
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Leonard Near Broke Rumors Hit Lightweight King Of The Ring
In a period tone a New Yorker linked Benny Leonard to wealth doubts while noting his boxing career and rumored travels. Reports say he may spend more on fights while hoping for a small cash return on this side of the ring as he eyes opportunities amid talk of finances. Chicago report confirms Frank Konpeckar, Meriden Club figure, will join the Chicago White Sox at season end with a stated purchase price.
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Prominent Officials Named for American Legion Meet
The American Legion athletic committee plans a major track meet at Seaside Park Labor Day. Al Wheway chairs the committee and has arranged top Gotham and state athletes, with entries and metals selected. Governor Cake, Mayor Atwater, and Chief Whipple are honorary referees, with a full roster of officials and event details announced for the planned program.
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Tilden Johnston Williams and Richards on Davis Cup Team
New York Aug 9 The Davis Cup committee named a four man team for the challenge round at Forest Hills September 1 to 4. William Tilden second of Philadelphia Vincent Richards 19, of Youngstown and Norman Williams of Boston with Johnston of Philadelphia as the group. Williams to captain. Richards a surprise choice. Other selections and doubtful singles play to be announced 24 hours before matches.
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Ball players not so well paid in sport history
The piece compares earnings across sports and eras, noting ball players earn modest salaries while boxing stars like Jack Dempsey and Benny Leonard drew vast sums. It cites golf stars, jockeys, and billiards figures, highlighting wide disparities in athletic pay and the futility of envy over riches.
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Navy Rowing Efforts Seen to Boost Academy Talent
Naval Academy aims to improve its rowing corps amid a mixed outlook. Coaches report few promising oarsmen while noting a potential in several candidates, with four shells currently active and training under veterans like Wrawley and Sanborn as the program seeks stronger future crews.
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Mike Gibbons Retires From Ring After Long Career
Mike Gibbons, longtime St. Paul middles champion, quits boxing after fourteen years in the ring. He cites deteriorating eyesight and fear of permanent injury, saying he cannot continue fighting. He once fought in the midweight division, with Johnny Wilson as a notable rival. his manager was Mike Collins. New York reports note his eyes failing in recent months as he retires.
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Schooner Vagrant Wins Kings Cup Race
The schooner Vagrant, skippered by Commodore Harald Vanderbilt, wins the Kings Cup race at Marbehead. It finishes ahead by about 48 seconds with multiple vessels in the chase, including Vagal and others noted in the finish sequence.
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Babe Hits Homer as Yankees Beat Detroit Tigers
New York wins 4-0 in Detroit as Ruth hits his 21st homer of the year. Shawkey started strong for New York, leaving the Tigers scoreless through seven before Bush relieved. Rigney, Dugan and Schang contributed key hits, with Detroit errors aiding the visitors in this third victory in four games on the trip.
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Smith to fight Delmont at Coney Island Surf Club
Mifget Smith schedules a twelve round bout against Mighey Delmont of Newark at the Surf ALG on Coney Island Prilas night. Smith also lined up to face Stewart McLean, Minnesota bantamweight, in a ten round bout at a Minnesota stage show on August.
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First Round of Brooklawn Match Play Opens Today
The Brooklawn Country Club hosts the first round of the Presidents and Vice Presidents Cup tournament with four sixteen-player blocks. Notable matchups include Hubbard versus Yates, Seeley against Parker Seeley, and Winter against Hayes, as contenders vie for the title.
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Avers Lead DRO League as Week Schedule Unfolds
The DRO League standings show The Law Makers with six straight wins leading, while The Bankers have four straight, and The Officials and the Dentists are winless in a tense chase. Postponed games due to rain have altered the week’s lineup with Monday’s City Officials versus Lawyers clash and Tuesday’s Bankers against Dentists.
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