World Series Halts and Golf Crown Clashes Loom
Grantland Rice surveys next week's sports calendar with Cecil Leitch and Alexa Stirling in peril for the American golf crown while the Giants face pitching woes in the looming world series. He notes Babe Ruth’s record pace, Rogers Hornsby’s surge and hints at other baseball chatter shaping the season's start.
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Cecil Leitch
Alexa Stirling
Eugene
Hollywood
Miss Stirling
Miss Leitch
Georgia
Cy Williams A Philadelphia Phillies Mainstay
Philadelphia star Cy Williams anchors the Phillies lineup with consistent power and timely hitting. The Indiana native, 6 feet 2, 180 pounds, but left handed batter and thrower, joined the club in 1912 in a trade with Chicago for Raskert, delivering 184 hits and a .328 average. He later added 152 hits for a .292 base total, and is noted for his defensive effort despite occasional errors.
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Philadelphia
Gosh Vonly
Phillies
Cy” Williams
Williams
Jas
Hiernsby
Fred Williams
Notre Dame
Eli Will Conquer Vermont Says Jones
Coach Tad Jones hails the Bulldog eleven for a strong showing versus Vermont and looks for two more creditable games. Miechinger, second string back, eyed for a berth. O Hearn returns from illness but may not play. John Field joins the squad as a covering star after previously playing for Elf eleven.
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Tad Jones
Bulldog
Tqumin
Vermont
Egan Boston Battler Visits Bridgeport
Joe Bean of Boston arrived in Bridgeport after a rugged ten round mill with Louis Bogash. He says he was weak at reaching weight and seeks another shot at Bogash and Jack Britton’s crown in Beantown.
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Joe Bean
Boston
Louis Bogash
Jack Britton
Beantown
Egan
Moe
Bogash
American Leaguers Trim National Stars in Charity Game
The American league All-Star team beat the National league All-Stars 6 to 2 in Cleveland. Heine Groh started at short for the Nationals while Harry Hooper lined up in right for the Americans. Pitchers included Hommel Kerr Altrock and ONeil with Perking catching. Americans collected twelve hits to eleven for the Nationals.
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Cleveland
All-Stars
All-Star Service League
Heine Groh
Cincinnati Reds
Ted
Harry Hooper
White Sox
Americans
Yellowhorse
Pittsburgh
Rixey
Cincinnati
Nationals
Brottem
Hommell
Philadelphia
Kerr
Schacht
Altrock
Washington
Perking
O'Neil
Licences For Boxing Bouts Necessary Now
Hartford announces that from October 1 no boxing meet or officials may operate without state commission licenses. Chairman Moses King says promoters and referees have begun applying. special meetings held the first Tuesday monthly will act on applications. Timekeepers, seconds, and boxers may be licensed via mailed forms or local club forms.
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Hartford
Moses King
All-Bridgeports Set for Hartford Showdown Today
The All-Bridgeports travel to Hartford to face the last All-Hartfords at Polf Field. Capita Cy beat Meriden 35-6 last week as manager Cangane forecasts a win. Bridgeport lists Ryan and Daniels guards, Peterson and Dolan tackles, Gourey end, Broadley end, Ryno center, Herby Johnson fullback, Daly Chaippe Dennis McAvoy halfbacks.
Refuses 50000 for Peter Manning at Grand Circuit
Irving Gleason owner of Peter Manning rejects a 50000 offer from W N Wright of Chicago. Manning famed trotter with many victories and records under Tommy Anthony the celebrated driver at Grand Circuit. Maplewood Midgets seek city championship and invite game inquiries to Manager Mealia. King Pings to face Pioneers at Seaside Park Field No 5 next Sunday at 1 30. captain Creagh says strong East team ready to win city title.
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Irving Gleason
Peter Manning
W. N. Wright
Chicago
Fommy
Althony
Maplewoods
Maplewood
Mealia
Serge King Pins
Pioneers
Faat King Pings
Pioneera
Seaside Park
BI Creagh
Cincinnati Coaches Adopt Bucking Strap Training Method
University of Cincinnati football players use a bucking strap to improve ball handling, shoulder strength, and tackling. The strap allows two teammates to restrain the ball carrier as he advances, reflecting a shift from old methods to scientific conditioning.
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University OF Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Grey Worthy Dominates Rast Mile at Columbus Races
Grand Circuit program at Columbus featured Grey Worthy winning the 2:12 trot Buckeye stake from Jeanette anxin, lowering the event record by two seconds since 1917. Nelson Dillon won the Western Horseman Futurity for three year olds. Dora Faines faced a third heat decision after two winning heats. Hal Mahone set a personal best in the 3:03 pace second heat while Jang the Great posted another victory in the 2:06 trot. Peter Manning aimed to beat 1:59 mile time with a fresh breeze as Walter Cox was absent due to a medical issue.
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Columbus
Buckeye
Grey Worthy
Jeanette Anxin
Nelson Dillon
Fargontan
Dora Faines
Wistat
Hal Mahone
Lanardo
Juno
Murphy
Jang the Great
Peter Manning
Walter Cox
Peing
Ladies Night at Sixth District GOP Club Friday
The Sixth District Republican club plans a Ladies Night at their Madison Avenue and Charles Street club rooms tomorrow with invitations sent to Mayor Wilson and guests including Mrs. T. Miles and Mrs. Car Reck. The Democratic club hosts an entertainment tonight at 7 p.m. in their 1360 North Avenue rooms with singers Miss Lombard and Miss Carten and remarks by Attorney Bent.
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Democratic Club
Lame District
Bent
Madison Avenue
Charles Street
G. E. Healy
Republican Club
Wilson
Charles M. Penny
T. Miles
Car Reck
Sixth District
Morth Avenus
Catherine Lombard
Julia Carten
William W. Bent
Mary E. Carroll
Mary Mallon
Mrs. I. Hayes
Margaret Maloney
Ella LaHaze
William Seaport
Rone
Brien
John Smith
Thomas Broderick
John RB. Farrell
Butler to Lead Wesleyan Eleven
Charles E Butler of Hartrow was elected captain of the Wesleyan University football team after Elliott M Newhell of Springfield Mass was suspended. Butler, senior class president, has played left end for two seasons. Captaincy follows Newhells suspension.
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Middletown
Charles £. Butler
Hartrow
Wesleyan University
University of
Elliott M. Newhell
Springfeld
Mass
Changing game and records in baseball and tennis world
The piece notes tennis popularity rising with stadiums and 14000 seats at Davis Cup, and comments on Babe Ruth fame and evolving football weights. It mentions Josiah Gibbs anecdotes, Ruth as a symbol, and Syracuse center Frank Culver as a lighter, faster passer. It laments changing times and revenue concerns.
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Syracuse
Frank Culver
Culver
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