Baker's Decision on Baseball Postponed
Washington July 24 Secretary Baker delayed until tomorrow his decision on extending the work or fight order for professional baseball players. Provost Marshal General Crowder awaited recommendations after a briefing from the national baseball commission. Officials and club owners hoped for a season‑end extension, arguing the industry could be disrupted if the order stands as is.
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Ampareny Tongue
Cochran and De Saulles In Famous Yale Princeton Game
New York July 24 Garrett Cochran legendary Princeton end died in France while serving in the Pennsylvania National Guard. The 1897 Yale Princeton game at New Haven featured Cochran and Jack De Saulles in a dramatic clash that left Cochran with a broken shoulder but he played on. He later died of pneumonia at home in Williamsport.
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Garrett Cochran
France
Jack de Saulles
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Lawrenceville
Princeton
Yale
New Haven
Frank Butterworth
Butterworth
de Saulless
de Sauiles
de Sales
Ance
Pennsylvania National Guard
Wiliamsport
Garry Cochran
Mallison Barrows Win Tennis Match on Chain Company Courts
Mallison and Barrows defeated Lewis and Strong in the final first round match of the American Chain Company's tennis tournament on Connecticut Avenue Court. Scores were 4-6, 4-6, and 4-? in a weather-delayed finish. Pierson and Barrows beat Stanton and Roberts 2-3, 6-4, 6-4 in the other first round bout.
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Slacker Pitcher Monroe Despatched From Steel League Chase
Pitcher Monroe, formerly with the Yankees, deserted Manager Huggins and joined Steel League clubs. Draft authorities ordered him to army service, and the league reportedly requires players to work thirty days in mills before baseball eligibility. Details come via Bridgeport Morwins Telegram and manager Levingky.
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Paskert's Homer Lifts Cubs Over Phillies 5-4
In Philadelphia on July 24, Paskert hit a sixth inning homer that propelled Chicago to a 5-4 win over Philadelphia. The Phillies rallied in the ninth but left runners at second and third as Chicago held on for the victory. Cravath led Philadelphia with power, while Paskert's late homer defined the game's outcome.
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Flack
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Barber
Zeider
O'Farrell
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Ec Bancroft
Williams
Hemingway
Adams
Davis
Fitzgerald
Prendergast
Cravath
Pas
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Vaughn
Burns
Bertha McGuire Sets World Record at Toledo Harness Meet
Bertha McGuire breaks the world record for four year old Allies with a 2:04 3-4 mile in the Mort Miami stake at Toledo on the second day of the Grand Circuit. The event saw six heats and the former mark of 2:04 3-4 was set at Lexington. Other raceSummaries include Ante Guy and Zeir Reaper in notable purses and placements.
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Ohio
Mort Minimi
McGuire
Mort Miami
Minde
Lexington
Down Yoad
Mary Putnan
Esperanza
Blanch Carter
Comstock Twirls Pirates to Win Over Dodgers 3-1
Brooklyn fell 3 to 1 as Comstock dominated for Pittsburgh in the opening game of the series. Caton at short starred with eleven handled chances, turning in a精彩 defensive showing amid the bright Brooklyn noon.
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Pittsburgh
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Buckingham and Fosdick Earn Doubles Victory At Y M C A Courts
Edward T Buckingham and W W Hewlett edged Frank Jasdick and Dr. W H Brown 6 2 4 love in a YMCA tennis campaign match. Buckingham and Fosdick are top city players while Hewlett and Brown show promise, with finals likely Saturday at the Y M C A courts.
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WW. S
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Hewlett
Fosdick
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Pr. Brown
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South Main Street
Duke Kahanamoku to Swim at Brighton Beach for Red Cross
New York July 2 Duke Kahanamoku the Hawaiian swimming star will appear at the Brighton Beach pool on August 7 for a benefit meet against the metropolitan speedsters. He will be joined by Clarence Lane and Harold Nruger in the event to aid the Red Cross.
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Brighton Beach
Red Cross
New York
Duke Kahanimokuu
Brighton Beach Pool
Duke
Clarence Lane
Harold Nruger
Pirates and baseball gossip from a bygone era
A jumbled column notes a Baker versus Baseball decision delaying to today and Pittsburgh Pirates fans awaiting games. It recalls a 5 year old Newfield Park exhibition drawing 4,000, lists players like Max Carey and Honus Wagner, mentions fishing on Long Island Sound, and hints at league order and forthcoming matchups with American teams.
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Newfield Park
Wenus Wagnce
Carmecepic
Smoketown
Hans Wagner
Ivank Clarke
Fittsburgh
Chief Wilson
Garry Paddock
Wagner
Ee “Thaler and Sau
Tom Liberty Ordnance
Bell
George
Empire City Racing Results Summary
Racing results from Empire City list six races with outcomes for each event. Winners include Yurucari in race one and Home Sweet Home in race two, with times and place details for Conduit Cimp, Jusagn au Bout, Langiden, Stilleto, and Cane Run among others. Scratches and inconsistent OCR notes appear, plus a boxing blurb about Georges Carpentier and Levinsky awaiting postwar exhibitions.
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Sea Pirate
Youneed
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Tokay
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Sweet Home
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Stilleto
Miss Herrman
Todam
Bill Simmons
Rose Finn
Jessia C
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Golding Cimp
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Little Cottage
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Sky Vilot
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Pernging Cini
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Floyd
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Balvestra
Dini
Earlocker
Audden Ryan
Adame
Bev
Phoenix
Rudolph Holds Cincinnati to Four Hits in Boston Win
Boston defeated Cincinnati 4 to 0 as Rudolph allowed only four hits. Box score shows Cincinnati's Rawlings and Worzog among others with limited offense, while Boston tallies included two base hits by Blackburne and Woneichy. The piece also includes an extended, unrelated World War I analysis and notes on aircraft wing material.
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Belgium
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Paris
Calais
J. B. Gardiner
Fred Fulton Delinquent by Officials for Draft Status
Fred Fulton, heavyweight contender from Witten, Minnesota, has been classified delinquent by local officials and ordered into custody for a draft physical exam. Chairman Henry S Wise of Morrison County reports Fulton, slated to fight Jack Dempsey in an eight round bout, faces referral to the attorney general after failing to appear.
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New Sk City
Jack Dempsey
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Fattan Sriles
Morrison Board
Avise Snid Tulton
Cardinals Hit Three New York Pitchers Hard
Baseball results show St. Louis 10 New York 2 and other scores across cities including Pittsburgh 3 Brooklyn 1 Chicago 5 Philadelphia 4 Boston 4 Cincinnati and Newark with various pitchers noted. Commentary criticizes use of hospitality as a hotel description in New York.
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Lioyt
Brenkie
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Packard J. Ballec
Big League Races Tonight in Key MLB Matchups
Big League Races covers games today with New York visiting Cleveland, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia facing Detroit, and Washington meeting St Louis. The slate features marquee showdowns as teams jockey for early-season rhythm and standings.
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Pirates to Meet Americans Sunday at local field
Pittsburgh fans expect a full Pirates lineup as manager Tlugh Beztle announces visas cleared for key players. Pittsburgh plans a Sunday game with the Philadelphia Americans after a recent road trip. local draft and lineup details to be announced.
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