Johnson undecided awaits official word on world series
Chicago August 22 President Ban Johnson says the National Baseball Commission approved sending a communication to Secretary Baker. He notes War department sanction is needed for the series and hints his receipts may go to war charities. Details will follow after Baker's formal ruling.
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Reds Pole Long Powers Past Phils in 9-6 Victory
Cincinnati Reds offense shines in a loosely played game as Cincinnati defeats Philadelphia 9 to 6. Chitnanimhin and others contributed across the lineup while an entertainment program headlined by Toomey and Rajotte accompanied the evening at Bridgeport.
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Brennan Donates Cup for Carnival
A committee meeting for a monster athletic carnival at Newfield park to aid the Knights of Columbus War fund elected officers and set sub committees. Fire Commissioner Brennan donated a silver cup prize and medals. Terry Lee promoted ticket sales and Frank Braithwaite was named announcer. Next meeting set for Monday at 8 o clock.
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Cardinals Rally for First Win as Brooks Beats in Second
In the first game at St Louis, a ninth inning Betzel single with bases loaded drove in the winning run for the Cardinals in a 4-3 win over Brooklyn. The second game saw Brooklyn take advantage of errors behind Meadows to win 6-2 as St Louis struggled at the plate. Yesterday’s results include New York over Detroit and Philadelphia over Chicago.
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Weiss Demands Refused Halt Elm City Seven Exhibition
The New Haven Colonials manager Weiss proposed raising admission from 30 to 50 cents to fund Ty Cobb’s services for the Elm City Americans exhibition at Newfield Park. Kelly rejected the demand, cancelling the game. Ty Cobb’s presence not worth 63 cents, per Kelly. Bliss backs out as Yale focuses on academics and military training. World Series talk mentions tentative dates amid war concerns. Boxing notes discuss Dempsey Levinsky match uncertainty and promoter politics.
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Pell defeats rival in Meadow Club tennis tourney
Theodore Pell, famed backhand artist, defeats his old rival William Rosenbaum as the Meadow Club hosts preliminary National Championship action. Vincent Richards dominates Henry Bassford, while Willan Tilden and Robert Lindley Murray reach semis amid brisk indoor clay court play.
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Lew McCarty Delivers Pinch Hit To Beat Cubs In 10th
In Chicago on August 22, Lew McCarty delivered a pinch hit double in the tenth inning to break the deadlock and give New York a 4 to 2 win over the Cubs. The victory trimmed Chicago's lead to 94 1/2 games.
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Racing Results At Saratoga Spa
Saratoga Springs August 22 racing results list winners for six races. Mace-Rodgers won first with Cirrus second Dad's Love third Time 1.12 2-5. Max Meadows took second race. Outlay placed second. Time 4.21. Third race winner Deck Mate. Irregular runner-up. Time 2.04 2-5. Fourth race Herodias won. Rentia second. Time 1-04 Bio. Fifth race Viva America led. Wally Wand runner-up. Time 1:10 2.5. Sixth race Rubber IT won. Point to Point runner-up. Time 1:39 2.5.
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Sequin Killed in War Report Stuns Boston
Boston reports Patsy Sequin a star hockey player killed in action with the Canadian forces. Sequin rose to prominence in Canadian hockey before moving to Boston to teach arena hockey in 1915 16.
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Geers Wins Poughkeepsie Feature 2:12 Trotting Race
Geers wins The Poughkeepsie 2:12 trot at Poughkeepsie New York earning a $5,000 purse after four heats in a hard fought race. The event featured three heat winners including Chilcoot and Alma Forbes among others with best time 2:08 3-4.
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Yankees Again Trounce Tigers In Fast Contest
New York Yankees defeated Detroit 5 to 3 in a brisk game. The schedule changes push tomorrow’s doubleheader to August 24. Score by innings shows Detroit with an early lead then New York rallying for the win. Featuring Cunningham and Spencer for Detroit and Loye Hannah for New York.
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Seven Runs Early Lift Washington Over Cleveland
Washington routed Cleveland as seven runs off Bagby and McQuillan in the first inning powered a decisive victory. Shaw allowed one run as Washington built an 8 to 0 lead before Cleveland scored late. In St Louis, Sam Langford and Jim Johnson battled to an eight round draw at the Lafayette Athletic Club.
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St Louis Wins With Single Run In Game Two
Boston suffered a 1-0 defeat as Hendryx doubled and Gedeon's sacrifice hit plus Austin's double off Bush produced the only St Louis run in the fifth inning. Davenport held Boston to a lone score while St Louisfielding was solid. Score: Boston 0 St Louis 1.
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Boston Braves Shut Out by Pittsburgh, 3-0
Pittsburgh blanked the Boston Braves 3 to 0 in a listless game here. Pitchers Rucerip and Wagner allowed the runs while Sander and Schmidt contributed on defense. Score by innings shows Pittsburgh scoring steadily while Boston failed to cross the plate.
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Bay State Record Broken by May Bird
MEDFORD Mass Aug 22 The Bay State Half Mile track record fell as May Bird won the day events. Three heats of the 2:16 class were paced in 2 98 1 9, 2:84 and 2:09 with May Bird the victor. Other winners included Barl Wood in the 2:16 trotting and May Foran in the 2:20 trotting.
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