Alexander stars as Cardinals sweep Cubs in doubleheader
Grover Alexander, former Cub, collected three hits to spark St Louis to a 2 0 win in the opener and a 3 1 victory in the nightcap. Hornsby homered with a man aboard in the second game as Southworth, Thevenow and Bottomley made key plays. Crowd neared 31 000 despite rain delays and onfield trouble after the opener.
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Alexander
CUB
Hornsby
Nest
Louis
Southworth
Rt Tiurnsby
Rellomiey
Farrell
Thovenrwey
Alexanier
Ol Adams
Grimm Tichack
I Gonzales
Kelly
Bush
Sth
Cruthiit
Bee
Special Swim at Lordship Between Noted Swimmers
A swimming meet is set at Lordship today at 6 or work. Competing are William J. K of Lordship and HRob city notable for long distance and beach swims. The race distance is one quarter mile.
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Lordship
William J. K
Lordship Bex
Hrobcity
Rain Halts Crucial Pirates Reds Contest
Heavy rain halted the crucial game between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati after three and a half innings. Cincinnati led with two runs in the first and one in the second while Pittsburgh failed to score in four innings. Tanque held Cincinnati to one run through the early stages. The game was rescheduled to be completed in Pittsburgh on September 10 as part of a double-header.
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Chicago
ATP
Lews Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cardinals
Reds
Tim Fates
Grover Alexander
Cub Pioner
Rive
Deuthi
Southworth
Ahem
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Taeir
Hornk
Amul
Hornsby
Thevenew
Bottomley
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Arter
Tre
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Aspn
Cleny
Clichinati
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Tanque
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Dempsey Toledo
Hie
Tunney
Tie
Willard
Mney
Jack Ha
Pittsfield
Po Freeman
Oh Sheridan
O Mayer
Sperber
Burkett
Marshall
Hauk
Tronin
Brown
Sfringfield
Albert
Gutierrez
Hedford
Pest
Benes
Elle
Ma Berry
Nicerkorn
Canavan
Plitsfield Ouagoudd
Springfield Sper
Her
Hadford Benes
Burkett Bacifices
Gutterre
Gutierraz
Bedford
Niederkorn
Lee
Cardinals Take Bigger Lead By Beating Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals widened their National League lead by two wins over Chicago as they swept a doubleheader 2–0 and 9–1. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati halted their game after 3 1/2 innings due to rain with Cincinnati ahead 3–4. The Cubs dropped to fourth, seven and a half games back, while Pittsburgh remained third, three back. In the American League only New York beat St. Louis 6–3 as rain wiped out the New York–Philadelphia game. Cleveland did not play.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cubs
Cardinals
Chicago
St. Louis
Welk Rory
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Frank Frisch
New York Giants
John McGrow
Frisch
Wag
Giants
Indelder
Bame
McGraw
Irish
Hartford Owned Gelding Wins C. G. Stakes at New York Fairgrounds
Hartford owned brown gelding Phil O Neal driven by Wil Crozier won the $10 009 Chamber of Commerce pacing stake at the New York state fair grounds taking the winner’s share of 5 000 after a four heat contest. Hollywood Walter and Star Truth were runners up in the fourth heat. Guy Trogan captured the governors stake for 2000 with a strong series. Catherine the Vette filly won the three year old trot for six entrants. Leela and Phemtare Guy also scored notable miles as the program ran to a close.
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N. Y
Chamber of Commerce
New York Stage Fair
Phil O'Neil
James P. Berry
Hartford
Guy Trogan
Dickerson
Tommy Murphy
Catherine
Onondaga Hotel
Alier Cox
Lady E. Worthy
Tof
Commerce
Theodore Guy
Hollyrood Walter
Phemtare Guy
Fiucin UN
Nk Tate
Leela
Moullyroul Walter
Hollyroud Walter
Pail O'Neal
Putar Etewah
Hull
Phil O'Neal
Jean At
Fin Ie
Ruth
O'Neal
Star Ruta
The Big Fight Rumor Factory in Boxing Circles
The article discusses Dempsey and Tunney amid rumors and business angles around a potential heavyweight title bout. It notes Dempsey’s rumored $300,000 payday, varying opinions on his conditioning, and Tunney’s readiness. It also mentions perceptions of gamblers and the behind the scenes drive for paydays in boxing.
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Mary Rictors
Tere
Dempsey
A. K
Tunney
Dempsey Doen
Warning Against Overconfidence From Tilden in Davis Cup Prep
Brookline Mass September report cautions American overconfidence ahead of the Davis Cup. National singles champion William Tiffen is cited as cautioning that French doubles and other teams may press hard next week in Philadelphia. Mentions of potential pairings and forthcoming results outline the uneasy forecast for the event.
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William T. Tiffen
Opin
Wil
Johnsten
Chandle
Andy Ben Venvy
Millerioa
Widen
Viden
Yesardiy
Myrugben
Vince Hichards
Norria Willams
LyCuste
Dazzler Wins Nassau Stake at Belmont Park
Belmont Park raced on a sloppy track as Greentree stable’s Dazzler won the Nassau stake from a field of rivals. Herman placed second with six lengths to the winner, while Wampee and others trailed. The card also featured Teehuir Pe in the Peconoy handicap and other results including Remped Awaly.
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Greentree
Dazzler
Nassau
Laura Dianti
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Whiner Herman
Wampee
Sunerlette
Celie
Montelli
Bonnier
Tunney Rest Day Follows Reception At New Camp
Stroudsburg report says Gene Tunney rests after arriving at his new camp. He slept 12 hours recovering from previous day’s strenuous schedule in Philadelphia and Stroudsburg. Trainers plan measured work resumption tomorrow to avoid overtraining and keep him fresh for eventual Dempsey showdown.
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Gane Tunney
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Glenbreek
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Philadelphia
Hoa
Speeculator
Johnny Grossong
Jack Adams
Long Island City
Jimmy Delaney
Billy Vidabeck
Osk Til
Bud Gorman
Dempsey
O Neal shines as Ponies split with Fillies in twin bill
Springfield dispatch reports Oran O'Neil pitched a near perfect game in the second contest, allowing only one hit in the ninth inning as the Ponies beat the Fillies 2 to 1. In the opener Pittsfield surged to a 4 run ninth inning rally to win 3 to 3. A leaping catch by Albert near center field capped the finale.
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Fittfield
Sheridan
Pittsfield
Albert
Fittsfield
Retains Title as National Chess Champion in Ky Finish
Wrante ld Marshall of Brooklyn retained his national chess title by defeating J. W. Showalter at Georgetown Kentucky in the final round.
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Wranteld
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Brooklyn
J. W. Showalter
Georgetown
Skippers Appeal After Heavy Seas In Star Yacht Race
An appeal filed by eleven skippers after Sonny of Graves End Bay won the fourth race of the International Star Yacht championship amid a 35 mile gale. With only three boats racing, the protest centers on a disputed start and a potential postponement. A final decision on the appeal may come tomorrow as the fifth race, once planned as the final, is on the docket.
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International Star Yacht Racing Association
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Western Lake
Detroit
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Smith Bout Postponed To Tuesday In Boston
Rugged West End featherweight Steve Smith will not face New pert Johnny Brown tonight in Boston. The bout moves to Tuesday evening at Mechanics Hall per promoter Bob McKurny. Smith hopes the extra training days boost his chances in the elimination series for the New England 126 pound title, with Red Chapman Finnegan and Sugga among other contenders.
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Johnny" Brown
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Mechanics Hall
Bob McKurny
Nukey
George Gladfrey
Smith
Enthusiaum
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Richie King
Akron
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