Pirates beat Brooklyn as Aldridge shuts out visitors
August 18 AP report: Pittsburgh clings to a two and a half game NL lead by defeating Brooklyn 4 to 1 while the Giants topple Chicago. Yde was knocked out in the third as Aldridge blanked Brooklyn, and a Doter rally pushed Smal Yde to rest. Vida Aldridge held Brooklyn scoreless after the third.
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Cincinnati Reds Take DoubleHeader From Quaker Club
In Philadelphia on August 1 and 8 the Cincinnati Reds won both ends of the home doubleheader, first 7 to 6 and then 14 to 10 in 11 innings. Luque and Smith sparked the opener with key six inning blows, while Roush and Hawks provided late offense. In the second game, Cook’s or Walker’s hits in the 11th produced the final run as Philadelphia shelled Betts, Couch, and May into the ninth inning.
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Braves Sweep Cardinals in Twin Bill at Braves Field
Boston Braves defeat St Louis Cardinals twice as Rogers Hornsby goes hitless in both games. Mann and Bancroft key with sharp catches and strong support from Braves pitchers during crucial moments. Anniversary celebration marks opening of Braves Field with two wins.
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Truax Shatters Circuit Records at Grand Circuit
Cleveland August 18 AP Truax breaks two world records in a Grand Circuit event, posting a 2 1/2 mile pace in 7 46 2-4 and setting a seven-eighths trotting record. Crawford wins the other heat, while rain delays shuffle the card and postpone races.
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Giants officials dispute faster ball claim in Major League play
New York Aug 18 AP hn McGraw vice president and Nasar of the New York Giants Hd said the ball used in recent weeks is slower than the one described at season start. The club owner insisted no official announcement. an agreement among members claimed the ball used was altered to slow play. He cited a rise in small scoring games last month as evidence the ball is not as fast as before.
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DRK Player Set for National League Move
York Pa August 18 AP a telegram to the Gazette reports York Baseball Club Manager Frank oat says negotiations are under way to sell Baye 2 Risonevre to a National League club. The move would occur after the club returns home in August. Moose Woeber from St Edward's College will get a tryout with Cal diver August 15.
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Gardner Named Davis Cup Referee for American Zone Final
Gardner Jr. has been named referee for the American Zone final in Brookline. The Aug 18 match features Japan facing Australia with the winner advancing to the challenge round against the defending team.
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Gertrude Ederle Fails Channel Swim After Record Run
Chicago Aug 18 AP report notes Gertrude Ederle attempted a Channel crossing, set early records, but collapsed near Boulogne. She endured a sea turned sullen by a southerly wind, eight hours of progress followed by a rough tide and choppy waters. she slept aboard the tug until Boulogne, 6 o'clock.
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Bachand Sent to Albany Club to Help New Haven
Maurice Bachand, shortstop for the New Haven club of the Eastern League, was turned over to the Albany club by President George M Wells to bolster the Albany lineup after Eddie Taylor suffered a fractured skull when hit by a pitched ball. Bobby Stow, former Eastern and Texas leagues, joined the New Haven club today and played shortstop.
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Rovers Triumph Over J H Team in Seaside Fight
The Rover nine defeated J H at Seaside Park Sunday afternoon after a three run rally in the eighth inning. Errors by the opponents aided the comeback as Hardich and Osaysky led the effort with Ambrose and Gogen contributing key plays.
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Bullards to Play Graphos Friday
The final Factory League game will be at Seaglde Park Friday night a postponed clash between Bullards and the Phonograph. Jerry DeNome Bul lard star seeks a stronger batting average in his last look at the plate for fame. Diamond No 6 hosts the 6 o clock matchup.
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Northwestern Leader Regains Eligibility for Football
Ralph Moon Baker star backfield man for Northwestern passes geology exam and will be eligible to play for the Purple eleven this season. Chicago dispatches report Baker is the second Western football star to overcome conditions last week.
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Sixteen feminine stars yet in title tennis tournament
Sixteen leading women players remain in the national singles championship after the day’s play at West Side Tennis Stadium Forest Hills. Elizabeth Ryan Molla Mallory Muys Mary Brown and defending champ Helen Wills advanced with only a few games lost. Charlotte Hosmer pushed May Sutton Bundy to three sets, while Helen Jacobs fell to Penelope Anderson in three. The Richmond teen defeated the favorite, with Anderson advancing 6 4 6 8 6 as experience proved decisive.
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Fairmont Race Track to Open September 19 at St Louis
The Fairmont Race Track near St Louis Missouri will open September 19 with events on the focus track for twenty years. Workers finish paddocks a steel framed grand stand and related amenities as the mile long race course is laid. The season lasts thirty seven days followed by a similar spring season.
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Browns Score Five Runs in First and Defeat Mackers
Browns burst ahead in the opening inning scoring five runs to beat the Mackers. Ted Lyons earned his 17th win after Chicago hitters connected on Fred Wingfield, backing a strong start with limited trouble beyond two rough innings.
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