Crowder Delays Final Decision on Baseball Rules
Washington July 22 The request to extend the work and fight regulations for professional baseball players to end of the season was postponed to Wednesday so the national commission can present its views. Provost Marshal General Crowder heard Washington and American League reps and was ready to issue recommendations. Manager Griffith said the Washington club would travel to St Louis to play Thursday unless President Johnson or Secretary Baker directs otherwise to save travel costs if Baker’s decision is unfavorable.
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Washington
Onevision
Organized Baseball
National Baseball Commism
Crowder
American League Club Preparatory
Hiker
Nicholas Longorth
Ohio
August Herrman
National Commission
Growder
Burt
Washington Club
Griffith
St. Lous
Johnson
Baker
John K. Tener
W: Department
Garry Herrmann
Ban Johnson
Fang
Forfeited Games Decide Bridgeport Pennant Outcome
Paul Krichell and Bridgeport clashed with Park City supporters as two June forfeits by New London sealed the 1918 eastern Connecticut league pennant for New London Planters. Despite Bridgeport efforts to hold the lead, rain halted play and New London’s forfeit victories proved decisive, giving the Planters the title by margin.
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Paul Krichell
Bridgeport
Park City
New London
Planters
Jack Tryan
New Londons
Iheaston
Scribell
Postponed Grand Circuit races due to rain in Ohio
Cledo Ohio July 22 The ending of the Grand Circuit racing week was postponed today because rain began at starting time and lasted over an hour. Today's card of races will be run tomorrow.
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Cledo
Ohio
Levinsky
Dan Morgan
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Shibe Park
Philadelphia
Jack Britton
Soldier Bartfield
Patsy Cline
Willie Jackson
Johnny Dundee
Scotty Montieth
Dundee
Benny Leonard
Scotty
Leonard
Munch
Athletic Slobster Holds Phillies to Single and Wins
Scott Perry of the Athletics held the Philadelphia Nationals to one scratch hit in an exhibition game in Philadelphia. The lone run for the Americans came on a pass, out, and single. The game benefited the family of late W G Weart, with over 5,800 in attendance. Score by innings shows a tight pitchers’ duel and minimal scoring.
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Pittsburgh
Boston Braves
Boston
Rawlings
G Herzog
Massey
Wickland
J.C. Smith
G Murphy
Netchy
Gaton
Bfiam
Bigbee
Carey
Southworth
Cutshaw
Meallwitz
McKechnie
Sehmidt
Sanders
Cooper
Nehft
Schmid
Sander
Wehf
Philadelphia
Scott Perry
Athletics
Philadelphia Nationals
Bama
W. G. Weart
Baseball Writers' Association of America
Philadelphia Americans
Perry
Perkins
Watson
Oeschger
Adams
IRS
Washingtons
Drs
Seaside Park
Mello" Burns
Jrs
Lit Ideal
Tate Huntinglington
Iashington
Burnsings
Tashingtons
Burns
Davis
Thammil
Washington
Giants Acquire Fred Toney From Reds On Train
Winchester Ind July 22 The Giants have purchased Fred Toney from the Reds announced by Manager McGraw on the train bearing the club eastward. Toney long rated the star of Cincinnati pitching. No price disclosed. The deal appears arranged before the work or fight ruling and may spare him for the Giants rest of the season.
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Winchester
Ind
Giants
Fred Toney
Reds
McGraw
Toney
Cincinnati
Revere
Swedish Papers Admit Effect of Allied Advance
Swedish newspapers acknowledge the Allied advance impact as German forces re crossed the Marne. Dagens Nyheter says Germany relinquished the great offensive and failed. Stockholm papers note the French counteroffensive gains, aided by their elastic defense method.
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Vlondon
Ottawa
Storkhalm
Sweden
Dagens Nyheter
Marre
Berlin
Rman
Stockholm
Shipping Board Recruits 1440 Seamen for Merchant Marine
Boston July 22 The Free Service Bureau of the U S Shipping Board reports 1440 seamen placed in active service over the last two weeks. There are 2501 merchant seamen apprentices in training, with graduates entering service at about 100 daily. An additional 1010 men are in merchant marine officers schools.
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Boston
Free Service Bureau
U. S. Shipping Board
Drauming
Merchant Marine Officers Schools
Detroit Blankets Twice Ruth Goes Hitless in Both
Boston shut out Detroit twice. In game one Bush pitched a ten inning duel. Bush walked Hooper, Walker error, Bush scoring the only run. In game two Mays allowed four hits as Boston won 8 to 0. Leaves:
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Detroit
Bush
James
Hooper
Walker
Mays
Shean
Q Strunk
Ruth
McInnis
Scott
Stansbury
Agnew
Pane
Barbare
Stange James
Coffey
Heston
James J. L. Bush
L. Bush
Jones
Cobb
Veach
Stanage
Yelle
Allio
Spencer
Kallio
Q Shean
Strunk
Schang
Bacrifice
Postpone Action On Baker's Rule Until Wednesday
Cleveland July 22 report that American league owners met to act on Secretary Baker's 'work or fight' ruling for professional baseball. Action postponed pending talks with War department officials. a Wednesday meeting anticipated. Other league officials to present proposed modifications and concessions to allow this year's schedule. Cleveland team to play Thursday if the issue is settled.
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Baker
Stewards Extend Season to Oct 26
New York July 22 The metropolitan thoroughbred racing season has been extended to October 26. Stewards of the Jockey Club approved the local association’s plan to run fall race meets on the metropolitan tracks.
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New York
Jockey Club
Irony of fate as baseball ends in Worcester tale
Irregular talk on baseball ending in the Western and Eastern circuits. Mentions Ruth retiring nightly, Pirates beating Braves, New Haven treasury hints at new uniforms, and various boxers and managers with terse notes on their fates and matchups.
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New Haven
Wise Acres Pick Dempsey to Beat Big Fred Fulton
Dempsey expected to beat Fred Fulton in Harrison New Jersey next Saturday night as boxing fans in New York question Fultons punch resistance and stamina. Dempsey regarded as champion material with a powerful punch and scientific style, while Fulton looms as a giant hitter whose heart and nerve are tested by top opposition. If both stay sharp and throw clean, a decisive ending beckons though risks remain for Dempsey against the strongest foe of his career.
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Tark Dempsey
Fred Fulton
Harrison
N. J
New York
Fulton
Dempsey
Mwe
Walton
Ada
DVN
Million
Crusade Against Fulton Dempsey Bout Is Started
Harrison New Jersey July 22 townspeople oppose the brutal prize fight promoted by political mountebanks. Reverend George Thornpatrick denounces the Wilton Dempsey bout at Church of the Holy Cross as unholy. Mayor Daly to lead protest meeting and seek guidance from General Crowder on draft board duties. The fight at Federal Park Harrison is set for next Saturday.
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General Crowder
Harrison Draft Board
Beth Fullon
Dempsey
Fitzpatrick
Cillas
Harrison
Federal Park
Herrison
Yankee St Louis Battle Ends in Fifteenth Canto
New York and St Louis tied 4 4 after 16 innings in New York. Nightfall ended play with no umpire present, Bierhauer and Mike Donlin among the umpires. Pratt Nanamaker and Walters led hits for New York. Siclen and Maisel had runs batted in. detailed pitching and base statistics accompany the lengthy account.
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St. Louis
Bierhauer
St Louis
Mike Donlin
Darkne Vo Bhase
Pratt
Nanamaker
Walters
Pemmitt
Siclen
Maisel
Tebin
Reek
Thormanhien
Rodie
Walter
Taker
Demimitt
Nunamakety
Beck
Welt
St. Lewis
Twirst
Thormahlen
Vinneran
Keating
Wright
Houck
Thorminten
Mogridge
Kealing
Trouck
Caldwell
Tharmahlen
Weating
Sub
Austin
Sisler
Demmitt
Tobin
Gedeon
Ay Smith
Nunanaker
Keuck
Lamar
Po Caldwell
Baker
Hyatt
Miller
Beek Job
Bodie
Peckinnaugh
Hannah
Thormahien
Baseball standings update from yesterday's games
Washington and Chicago split a doubleheader with Chicago winning 3 1 Boston 1 and Boston defeating Detroit 9 3 in the second. New York and St Louis were tied 4 4 when play ended due to darkness after two innings. Today the schedule features St Louis at New York Detroit at Boston Chicago at Washington and two games in Detroit at Boston.
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Chicago
Boston
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Pcston
Cleveland
TA Chicago
Philadelphia
P. C. Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Baseball Player Roster Affected by War Order Counts
The article lists 262 National League and 440 American League players affected by War Secretary Baker's ruling, noting 19 players across the major leagues remain. A table outlines each club's roster losses under the order.
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War Baker
Leonard Dominates Newark Boxer in Fifth Round KO
Benny Leonard, world lightweight champion, dominated Newark’s Young Gradwell with a technical knockout in the fifth round of an eight round bout. Leonard weighed 124 pounds to Gradwell’s 162 1 2.
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Nursey Civy
Benny Leonard
Young Gradwell
Newark
Leonard
Gradwall
Nfth
Cradwell
T Leonard
Gradwell
International coach card reports two games at Binghamton
In Binghamton first game Buffalo defeated Binghamton 233 to 474 with Steffan Bengough Frock and Wisher leading. Second game ended with Buffalo 241 Binghamton 871 after a seventh inning end by agreement with Rose Bengough Barnes and Maddock. In Baltimore Toronto beat Baltimore 718 to 3 with Fit Achiele Lewis Fisher Mason Herbert Lewis and Schaufels noted. At Newark Manchester Newark game played yesterday with no further games scheduled.
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Buffalo
Steffan
Bengough
Frock
Wisher
Rose
Barnes
Maddock
Baltimore
Toronto
Achiele
Lewis
Fisher
Mason
Herbert
Schaufels
Newark
Manchester
Club Owners React To Baker Baseball Ruling
Giants manager Ly Jon McGraw and Cubs president Chares Weerghman lead a chorus of owners across the National League reacting to Secretary Baker’s ruling. They discuss time limits, fielding makeshift teams, enlisting veterans and youths, and the possibility of closing parks if needed to finish the season amid wartime enforcement.
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LY Jon McGraw
Giants
Baker
Secretary of War
Chares Weerghman
Cubs
Cravath
Luderus
Empire City Racing Results Summary
Empire City reports race by race results with horses and odds. First race winner Sea Pirate and placings for The Boy Chasseur and others. times listed. Subsequent races include Track Stuart Jack of and Judy with varied odds, Aldcaran Sky Pilot Chillum, and more, with multiple scratches noted.
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Sea Pirate
the Boy
Chasseur
Stuart
Jack
Judy
Aldcaran
Sky Pilot
Chillum
Koenig
Jack Hare, Jr
Vurth
L'Infirmier
Bill McCloy
Sungald
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