Tilden and Johnston Triumph for Davis Cup Lead
In a grueling Davis Cup challenge match, Tilden defeated Borotra in a four-set duel and Johnston battled Lacoste as America forged a commanding lead. Borotra's late surge and tiring finish highlighted a day of fierce, endurance testing tennis with the Americans poised to clinch the cup in upcoming singles and doubles clashes.
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Worcester Takes Dowgle Header From Pittsfield
Worcester won both games in a doubleheader against Pittsfield on September 10, taking the first 11 to 6 and the second 4 to 2. Worcester's Douglas lard opened the first game with a hit, and Eayrs delivered a two bagger with two on in the seventh to clinch the second. Werts ended Pittsfield's late rally in the ninth.
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Pirates Clinch Win Behind Aldridge’s Sharp Stanza
Vic Aldridge pitched brilliantly for the Pirates, supported by timely hitting and solid fielding, as Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 5 to 2. Aldridge held the Cardinals hitless for six innings before a seventh inning double by Blades broke the streak, and Bottomley homered off Jim Bottomley in the ninth sealed the win with Bush Sheehan saving.
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Sheik Leonard Wins Westerly Boxing Showdown
Sheik Leonard of Wallingford defeated Willie Ferguson of Newark in the sixth round of a ten round final bout at White Rock Arena. Leonard weighed 147 to Ferguson's 144, with Burns of New London and Saxon of Bridgeport drawing in ten rounds. An eight round draw occurred between Conlan of Norwich and Williams of New Bedford. Frankie Curcio scored a technical knockout over Young Reta in a six round bout. Crowd largest of the year for open air fights. Time 1 40.
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Browns Sweep White Sox in Doubleheader to Move Up Standings
Herschel Bennett's clutch hitting powered St Louis to a 4 2 win in thirteen innings and a 6 4 victory in eleven innings over Chicago. The sweep drops the White Sox from third to fifth place. Bennett slugged a crucial triple in the 13th to start the opener and again tripled late in the second game with two on and two out.
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Dartmouth Loses Its Quarterback Prospect
Hanover N H Sept 10 An upset bit of news for Dartmouth football fans as Jack Hoerner star prospect will not be eligible this year. Coach Hawley planned to use him at quarterback this fall to replace Fallon but scholastic difficulties kept him from competing last year and he cannot play this season.
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Cleveland and Detroit Split Twin Bill in Cleveland
Cleveland and Detroit split a doubleheader as Cleveland won 7 to 5 after dropping the opener 6 to 1. Buckeye pitched well in the second game, a southpaw with two homers and four Detroit hits. Davis of Detroit socked a homer in game one.
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City title tennis matches feature Johnny Wilson victory
In a city championship tennis day at Brooklawn Club, Johnny Wilson defeated Sheldon Foster in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, as part of a tournament that highlighted veterans like George FosterDr. R Warren Hall and F B Hawley. The event showcased skillful play, with Wilber and Karns also advancing and several matches decided in straight sets.
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Dempsey to Confer on Title Bout with Fitzsimmons
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey said he would travel to Chicago for a September 17 meeting to discuss the proposed title bout with Harry Wills and the plan to fight next July 4. He indicated the matter of the title defense would be settled at the meeting.
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