Braves win first tilt from Giants amid Polo Grounds disorder
In a dramatic doubleheader at New York’s Polo Grounds, the Atlanta Braves defeated the New York Giants in game one 7-1 as darkness halted the second game amid a chaotic scene. A melee erupted in the eighth inning after Kelly homered, sending fans fleeing and causing a temporary stoppage.
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Albany and Worcester Split 4-3 In Doubleheader
Albany and Worcester each won a 4 to 3 game in eleven innings and seven innings respectively in Albany. Donahue homered for Albany and Sweatt, Baker and Cameron produced key hits to clinch the extended win while Bush of Worcester delivered a two run single in the seventh of the second game.
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Stay of Champs Cut Short One Game Today
Wet grounds canceled yesterday’s Moosers versus Hillites game at Newfield Park and halted all races. Senators move one goal clear after Biety Walsh charges falter. Only today’s game proceeds as part of a double header with Albany planned for tomorrow. Murray, the new infield recruit, has previous Springfeld Ponies ties and replaces Dr. Benaguera.
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Benny Kauff to Rejoin Giants Late in Season
Benny Kauff, the outfielder once traded to Toronto for Vernon Spencer, is to return to the New York Giants at the close of the International League season. Giants secretary Joseph O'Brien said Kauff will rejoin with BL[?] Ryan, a right handed pitcher, and Knutt. The move negates the idea that Kauff’s sale to Toronto was permanent. the Giants can recall him to prevent Toronto from selling him to another major league club. Kauff has been excelling in Toronto. Ball game wanted. The Royal Blues challenge any uniformed team to a game next Sunday.
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White Hose Remain High in Race with Win Over Tigers
DETROIT Aug 15 Chicago defeated Detroit 10 to 3 today behind Leonard as Six hits in the sixth produced a rally. Polebeory belted a third inning homer and Bush Veach, Stanage, Felsch, Young, Chotte, and Jackson contributed hits. Final score Chicago 10 Detroit 4.
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U S Athletes Shine at Olympic Meet Grand Showing
U S athletes posted strong marks at the Olympic trials with notable performances by Lind, Blumenist, Klumberg, and others. Heats featured United States runners Wheeler Loomis and Paddock in top form as the squad earned cheers for its parade display and morale.
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Olympic Events At Antwerp This Month
A high volume of Olympic contests are scheduled in Antwerp this month with numerous events across disciplines. Track and field run from the 5th to the 9th, tennis from the 15th to the 28th, swimming from the 22nd to the 30th, fencing from the 22nd to the 25th, gymnastics from the 24th to the 26th, and wrestling, triathlon, and other events filling late dates.
Olympic Title for America or Sweden
Paris August 15 a French sports expert writes for Universal Service on France’s prospects in the Olympic Games. He says the United States and Sweden will likely lead, noting France lost its best athletes in the war and has faced many disruptions. He predicts America may win, with Sweden also strong.
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Britain May End Its Olympic Participation After This Games
The British Olympic council warned this could be the last Olympiad Britain competes in unless public opinion changes. Sir Theodore Cook and Lord Desborough criticize the movement as alien to English thought and say the UK may skip 1924 and future Games. Olympic trophies England pledged to keep as memorial. The decision follows failed efforts to fund British athletes in Antwerp.
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Pirates Win and Lose in Doubleheader versus St Louis
In St Louis on August 14 Pittsburgh split a doubleheader with the Cardinals. The Pirates won the first game 4 to 3 in 11 innings thanks to Cotshaw and Nicholson on a disputed play. The second game saw Witcher dominate as St Louis won 9 to 0. Also reported, the Avon A C defeated the Remington Grays 11 to 9, their second win over the Grays this season, with Bayard and Tarley highlighted. The Avons seek more away games and express interest in scheduling with Milford clubs.
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Ponies Win Heavy Hitting Game From Benders Trike
NEW EAVES Aug 14 Sprit field defeated New Haven Here 10day py at 405 ce in an exciting game. The hears rallied in the ninth scoring two fins but poor gasp running killed their chances of tying the seers. He pitched wood ball until he sustained a split finger in the fifth inning. McGowan's Work at the flot featured the Local seater fighter getting four clean hie including madpirdle out of four te lps to the plats. Mae seoret Springfield Americans here this afternoon in an exhibition game by a score of 7 to 4.
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Reds Whitewashed By Tyler And Cubs
Chicago game report describes Tyler limiting Sineimarl to four hits and Cafcaso contributing as the Cubs defeated the Reds 2 to 0. Robertwen scored the lone run on a single, advancing on a passed ball and scoring on Paskert's hit.
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Wheat's Wild Throw Delivers Dodgers 6-5 in 12th
In Brooklyn, M Wheat’s errant throw at first base during a double play sparked the 12th inning rally that produced a 6-5 Brooklyn win over Philadelphia. McCabe’s misthrow and Lebourveau’s fielding miscues helped Philadelphia mount a late threat, inflaming a tense extra frame. Kiluit exited with an ankle injury, Lebourveau remaining to play another inning.
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Brasscos Tie Senators After Early Deficit
Waterbury and Hartford battled through 12 innings in a doubleheader opener that ended tied 3 to 3 after late drama. Sherman pitched well for Waterbury, while the Brasscos capitalized on key hits in the second inning and Williams and Porto aided late rallies as both teams traded blows in a lengthy twilight affair.
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Yesterday and Today Standings and Results Across Leagues
Yesterday's standings show Springfield leading with 5 to New Haven 4, Albany 4, Worcester 3 4, Waterbury 1 3. Second game halted at darkness. Today schedule lists Pittsfield visiting Bridgeport and other matchups including Worcester at Albany and New Haven at Waterbury. Also reports Warrington and New York top Chicago and Detroit, with Cleveland at St Louis. Additional notices cover seamanet schedules and minor league results with pitchers and umpires named.
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Langford Beats McVey in Slow Chicago Bout
Sam Langford defeated Sam McVey in a ten round newspaper decision at Hast Chi Ind. The bout drew 7,000 spectators who booed McVey for stalling while Langford forced the action and won seven rounds. Red Sox Lose to Semi-Pro Torrington Team.
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Ruths Home Run Record Hits Every Park in AL Circuit
Ruthesmith, in a celebrated hitting spree, reached twenty nine home runs by yesterday, tying the circuit record by hitting a homer at each American League stadium. The feat completes his tour of the parks with wins in Washington and other cities, showing a recovery from a recent drought. Owl-eyed details note home runs by players at Cleveland Boston Chicago St. Louis Philadelphia and Washington among the list of destinations.
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Tet Stars Gather for Title Doubles Play at Longwood
Tet Stars gather in Boston for the opening rounds of the United States tennis title doubles at Longwood. About 30 teams entered from Newport and elsewhere with top pairs from Davis Cup and national champions including Garland, Alexander, Vorsell, Willems, and Clothier. The Davis and Robbins vs Wright and Clothier match is shaping as tomorrow’s feature with Niles set to defend the Longwood title in the challenge round Tuesday.
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Weekly Baseball Review Highlights Hot Finish in Major Leagues
A three cornered race across the leagues promises a close finish. Brooklyn regains National lead, Reds shut out by Tyler, and Cleveland fans St Louis as Clark shines on the mound. New York slips behind Cincinnati while Chicago jumps over New York, and Washington posts its first win in eleven.
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Indians in Lead In Exhibition Athletics Win Game
In an American Association exhibition played here Philadelphia Athletes defeated the M B Sthenck company gas factory team with scores 9 to 5. The Toledo Toledo Kansas games show mixed results with Indianapolis and Minneapolis splitting a doubleheader. Columbus beat Milwaukee in the first game and Milwaukee won the second.
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Mind Not Matter Controls Home Run Hitting
CHARGO Aug 15 Universal Service details psychologist Dr Orlando K Miller citing Babe Ruth as evidence that confidence shapes home run success. He taught students that self belief can prime the subconscious to act, claiming doubt causes failure and certainty drives outcomes.
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