Players Will Learn Fate Today Trotting Records at Toledo
Washington July 23 final decision on when the work or fight rules apply to baseball is postponed to tomorrow. Club owners seek delay to avoid disorganizing the game, while War Department studies possible broader reach in sports. Players impatient to know their status remain at their posts amid rumors of shipyard and munition work offers.
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Toledo
Secretary of War
National Commission
Washington
General Crowder
Baker
War Department
Soccer Football Leading Pastime Among the French
A New York report from July 22 notes that soccer has become France’s national sport, surpassing baseball in popularity among civilians and military regiments alike. The article cites British soldiers’ influx as key to the sport’s rise and contrasts beginner ease with baseball’s difficulty, highlighting France’s long history with football and skepticism about baseball’s dangers.
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New York
France
England
Belgium
Scotland
Wales
Ireland
Charlie Chaplin
Ifrank Jlink
Uidiron
Bob Loree
Yale
Harvard
Detroit Pitcher Erickson Leaves Camp for U.S. Army Draft
Detroit area notes say pitcher Erle C. Erickson of the Petrait Tigers has departed for Camp Dix with the local draft contingent. Erickson played for Detroit during the past two seasons and is heading to military training in Jamestown New York on July 23.
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N.Y
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Petrait Tigers
Camp Rix
Erickson
Detroit
Toney Boosts Giants Pitching for Pennant Drive
New York July 23 Giants add Fred Toney from Cincinnati to strengthen right handed rotation with Causey and Tamarr e. Toney brings veteran success against the club and vows to help McGraw win another National League pennant. He stays with the Giants under the work or fight rule and plans to work with Pal Perritt for heavy duties. McGraw orders players to arrange productive work after season end.
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McGraw
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Lavender
Demaree
Matty
Yoney
Causey
Tamaree
Pal Perritt McGriw
Parritt
aleGraw
Mainte
Adeirs
Mike
Patriotic Baseball Series Planned With Big Names
A patriotic baseball series is proposed with James J. Corbett proposing Johnny Ty Cobb and Christy Mathewson as two all star heads. The plan targets ten major cities over a six day journey this season with the games serving as principal features.
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Indianapolis
James J. Corbett
Corbeth
Ty Cobb
Christy
Browns Lowered By Yanks In Deciding Series Game
New York defeated St Louis 4 to 1 in the lone major league game of the day. The Yankees bunched hits against Davenport while a Davenport homer supplied St Louis the lone run off Mogridge.
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AleNeil Worrell
Sehnaugele
First Round in Tennis Tourney To End Tonight
The postponement of the doubles match between Strong and Lewis and Mallison and Birrows at the American Chain plant courts on Connecticut Avenue draws keen interest as players display fine form. Tomorrow’s singles survivors pairings include Seigler with Sullivan Lane with Hunt Penileton with Selly and Delaney with Lace, while Seigler and Sullivan look strong to win the tournament.
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Birrows
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Sullivan
Lane
Hunt
Penileton
Selly
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Chane
Studeaker Owner Pays $210 As Evans Caddy
In Soutes Rendl Indiana two pairs faced Charles Evans and Stewart Gardner in a Red Cross golf event. Hutchinson and Croke Lac beat Evans and Gardner with scores 71 7a 76 and 68 respectively. Event raised several thousand dollars for the Red Cross as a result. Mrnskine, president of the Studebaker corporation, contributed $240 as Evans' caddy.
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Studebaker
EVANS
Soutec Rend
Ind
York Hutchinson
Jack Croke
Charles “Chrel Evans
Stewart Gardner
Red Cross
Todino
Hutchinson
Croke
Gardner
Tle
Ted Cross
Altr. Mrnskine
Studehiker Corporation
Yans
Dodgers Win Exhibition Game Against Toronto 3-2
Dodgers erupt with four runs in the eighth on solid hits from Miller and teammates, defeating Toronto 3-2 in an exhibition game. Jake Dane Derk hl net play rests due to his father’s death, while Pittsburgh and other teams are noted in scattered lines from the page.
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Diby
Preokiya
Pame
Toedley
Brooklyn
Ghrekwell
Montreal Clash Looms for Cubs and Braves under Sun
Chicago Cubs and Braves prepare for a Montreal date amid uncertain rosters as teams aim to advance to a final stage. A challenge from the Cardinals, once National League members, frames a broader baseball rivalry scene with implications for upcoming matches at Old AIS Green.
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Old Ais Green
LO O'Elowk
Firing and BY T T Magner in Baseball News
Alec Crowder decision affecting Worcester baseball looms as fans consider exhibition games with traveling teams. Sal Sava leaves the Americans to join Liberty Ordnance. Andy Vint heads to Philadelphia for a frame, while other club members remain.
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Renaindeer
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Tenis
Jimi
Big League Races Result Yardstick in Pittsburgh Win
Yesterday's major league game saw the Pirates defeat the Brooklyn team 3 to 2 in a tight contest. Strong pitching and late offense secured the win for Pittsburgh in front of home fans.
New York Giants May Seek Lajoie Amid Uncertain Work Situation
The New York Giants are considering acquiring Lajoie as they face possible upheaval. Unclear work actions threaten plans, with officials indicating continued operations may hinge on pending aviation-related decisions and external reviews.
Boxing Bout Likely At Park In New Jersey
Boxing officials claim the Dempsey Fulton match will take place at Morrison Park with 26 000 seats planned. Promoter Jack Curley and Boxing Commissioner John S. Smith confirm lack of foundation for interference rumors. Dempsey weighs 195 ready for Saturday with training camps visited by Smith.
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New Jersey Boxing Commission
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Jack Dempsey
Fred Fulton
Morrison Ball Park
Dempsey
Malters
Fulton
Demasey
John S. Smith
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Whitey Allen
Gruppe
Allen
Bartley Madden
Jack Espen
Julion
Mike Collins
Red
Minneapolis
Long Branch
Clay Turner
Jim Johnson
Turner
Joe Jeannette
Harry Wills
Bether
Keep Your Eye On the Ball Writer's Advice
A writer in a London daily shares baseball tips on watching pitches and hitting. The piece urges focus on the batter’s stance and eye discipline, noting how anticipation and timing affect contact and base path decisions.
Pop Geers Sets World Records On Toledo Track
In Toledo on the new one mile track Pop Geers drove Single C. to a world record pace of 1.49 3-4 for the fastest two paced heats. Miss Harris M in the free for all pace clocked 1.58 for the mile, the second fastest ever, with Directum holding the record. William, the champion pacer, led early but finished fourth.
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Leming
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Lillian Shaw
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Stiletto
Julia Bean
Marie Connell
Miss Herrmann
Empire City Racing Results Summary
Empire City card shows five races with horses including African Arrow, Bright Lights, Bantry, Hamilton A., Midnight Sun and Daydue. Odds given, times listed for each race, plus today’s entries for two and three year olds and a handicap. A listed exhibition game notes All Star Midgets vs American Eagles at a local diamond.
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Marion Coosby
Paddy Denr
Gath
Bright Lights
Barlocker
Gueland
Bantry
Daedalus
Bonduse
St. Isidore
Orestes
Hamilton A
Midnight Sun
Cure
Rency
Frank
Daydue
Peter
Yen
Rmsr
Sea Pirate
Tidex. Nlorse
Home Sweet Tome
Kewpie O'Neil
Goo Gamecock
Minta
American Eagles
Holme and
Edina
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