Yankees Sweep White Sox as Ruth Smashes 39th Home Run
New York Americans beat Chicago White Sox 9 to 5 in the third game of the series at Yankee Stadium. Babe Ruth delivered a towering homer and double in a dominant early onslaught, lifting the Yankees to a commanding lead and securing the series victory.
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Phil Douglas Fails Yet In Sticks And Flight From Fame
The article recounts Phil Douglas, once a top ace with the New York Giants, failing in the sticks and then leaving by train from Forest City. It notes his loss of form, his departure from organized baseball, and fans and crowds witnessing the decline of a former star as he seeks new paths abroad.
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Walter Johnson Defeats Tigers For 7 3 Decision
Washington defeated Detroit 7 to 3 as Walter Johnson earned the win over Sylvester Tehnaon. The game featured three nitting on both sides and an early ejection of Harris for protesting. A wild sequence with a bad hop ended by the mound injury to a batter, while the crowd noted rough play and miscues.
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Reds Win Narrow Ten Inning Road Triumph Over Chicago
Fonseca injured in fifth as Cincinnati Reds edge Chicago 6 to 3 in ten innings on the road. Harper homered in the ninth to tie, then Harper and Duncan sparked a late rally to clinch as Osborne faltered in the tenth.
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Cheer Up for War's End And Forthcoming Sports News
Grantland Rice delivers a rallying note to readers urging cheer as war nears end, then shifts to sports topics. He praises fair play for foreigners like Firpo, previews boxing reception tensions, and outlines an upcoming period of competitions from golf to football while noting college teams and rebuilding efforts.
St Joe grid team to organize with first practice tonight
The St Joe football squad plans the coming season and will hold initial practice at the clubrooms tonight at 7:40. Report for tryouts are Kelly, Gafiney, Lynch, Cosgrove, McGuire, Clunnia, Polke, Stevens, OConnell, Broderick, McLean, Dargin, Kerr, Clark, Strauss, Clancy, and others wishing to try out.
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Baseball Box Score Snapshot from Short Outs
Bases on balls off S Johnson one and two thirds innings. Johnson faced nine hits in five innings, Fillette allowed two in one. Olsen gave up thirteen in two. W Johnson allowed four in four. Hit by pitch by W Johnson. Manush in innings pitched. Losing pitcher S Johnson. Umpires Moriarty and Ormsby. Time 2 11 5.
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Fairfield High opens with thirty candidates for grid team
Fairfield High kicks off football practice with about 30 hopefuls reporting to Legion Field. George Kish, former captain, leads drills as team plans for a new backfield and awaits a mentor to replace last year’s coach Walter Boake. Wakeman emerges as statistical favorite for captain after initial workouts.
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Nine Baltimore Stars Hitting Over Honor Mark
Hartford Sept 13 Baltimore Orioles stars, top International League, expected to clash with Senators at Clarkin Field late September. Nine regulars hit .200 or better, led by Clarence Pitt at .369. Joe Boley’s form lagging, with rumors this may be his final season with Baltimore.
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Bargain suits and coats at $25 in store
A local retailer offers suits topcoats and overcoats for 25 dollars each. The ad claims these $25 garments express a key merchandising idea to provide bench tailored clothing with the utmost in value at the lowest possible price.
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