Brown Derbies In Hartford For Tilt
The Brown Derbies travel to Hartford to face the Senators as they chase a share of the Eastern League lead. Manager McCann remains hopeful despite a rough week, citing close losses and a faster fielding lineup. Fans learned that strong batting and pitching have Hillies hitting well, with Talk of veteran imports and a Rain Check League crowd of 1,200 as plans to bolster the squad unfold.
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George E. Firstbrook
Bridgeport
Pittsfield
Brown
Hartford Senators
Hillies
Albany Lawmakers
McCann
Hartford
Waterlo
Springfield Ponies
Gene McCann
New Haven
Pins In ore Big Night Opens New Clubhouse at 210 Park
An elaborate program marks the opening of the Pins club's new clubhouse at 210 Park Street tonight. Entertainment includes dance numbers by Glynn Winont Quinn and Money, selections by the Hector Harmony Four, wrestling by Murphy and Meyers, and boxing bouts Sweeney versus Nelson O'Brien versus Stone O'Donnell versus White among others.
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A. C
Park Street
Glynn
Winont
Quinn
Money
Hector Harmony
Stafford
Hennon
Murphy
Meyers
Sweeney
Nelson
O'Brien
Stone
O'Donnell
White
Bogash to Clash in Boston Bout Card at Arena
Louis and Patsy Bogash booked for Boston Arena August 16 card promoted by Tom McCarthy with Joe Smith as Bogash manager. Louis faces Johnny Tillman while Patsy meets Cyclone O'Brien. other bout features Loughlin versus Barden. Bogash to train for Newark bout with Charley Krus on August date.
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Louis
Patsy Bogash
Boston
Tom McCarthy
Joe Smith
Bogeshs
Louis Bogash
Johnny Tillman
Hubdia
Patsy
Cyclone” O'Brien
K.O.” Loughlin
Barden
Nesro Battler
Reb Roy
Qwho
Bogash
Arnest
Charley Krus
Harrison
N. J
Dope Cracked By Cincy Reds
Cincinnati National team disrupts league pace by sweeping New York in a doubleheader and delaying Pittsburgh and Boston in recent series. Two extra-inning games highlighted Reds’ clutch hitting as Cincinnati climbs atop the standings.
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Cincinnati
Reds
New York
Pittsburch
Boston
Braves
Pirates
Golfers Face A Big Week At Brook Yawn Club
The Brook Yawn Club hosts a busy week with President and Vice President Cups looming. John T. Hupbard posted Saturday’s low gross in Class A with 13. Murray H. Chapin won Class A low net at 81-17-67, while J. B. Relburn claimed Class A low gross 90 and Clark earned Class A low net 79-36-5.
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Brook- Yawn Club
John T
Hupbard
Brookes Country Club
Murray H. Chapinith
J. B. Relburn
Clark
Standing Games Tomorrow Across Cities
Bridgeport faces Waterbury Pittsfield plays Worcester Hartford meets Springfield New Haven at Albar Games Today Pittsfield at Albany Worcester hosts Waterloo Springfield faces New Haven Waterbury won 3 Worcester 0 Pittsfield won 7 Albany 0 in the first Pittsfield beat Albany 7 6 in the second Carl Fischer of Philadelphia wins middle tennis title over P B Hawk in five sets at Cynwyd Club match stretched to dusk with sets 1-6 6-4 12-10 0-6 6-3.
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Hilliies
Hillies
Bridgeport
Worcester
New Haven
Springfield
Waterbury
Albany
Hartford
Pittsfield
Waterloo
Philadelphis
Carl Fischer
Philadelphia
P. B Hawk
Pittsfica
Lela Be
Ant Waterosterbury
Major Leagues Yesterday and Today Scores
Yesterday New York defeated Cleveland 12 to 2 while Washington and Detroit played to a 3 3 tie. Today schedule features Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Detroit at Washington Cleveland at New York Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago.
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Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinati
Clevelands
F.C
Eae Az
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Cincinnati
St Louis
Downey Seeks Championship Claim in New York Visit
Bryan Downey and manager Jimmy Dunn depart for New York to present his claim to the Cleveland boxing championship title before the New York Boxing Commission. The report notes Downey’s middleweight bid against Johnny Wilson and mentions Mohawks, Yellow Mill permit times, and seeking future games with the Vikings. Pittsburgh leads the NL pennant race, with the Giants suffering a double defeat boosting the Pirates.
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Aus
Bryan Downer
Johnny Wilson
Jimmy Dunn
New York
New York Boxing Commission
Yellow Mill
Hall Community
Beech Street
Irs
Twin Oaks
Laurels
E. Dunn
Connecticut Avenue
Vikings
Giants
Porkopolis
Pirates
Pittsburgh
N. L
Fohl Says Ruth Hitters Need Bad Balls, Not Good Ones
Lee Fohl, manager of the St Louis Browns, argues any pitcher who feeds Babe Ruth a good ball is crazy. He notes Ruth will invariably hit a good pitch out, so Brow n pitchers must protect themselves. Fohl praised Urban Shocker for obeying orders and denying Ruth clean hits in the Yankees series, stressing the team’s pursuit of place.
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Babe Ruth
Fohl
Lee Fohl
St Louis Browns
Mound City Pilot
Shocker
Yankees
Mound City
Browns
Hugmen
Cleveland Kodians
Ruth
Carl Mays
Babe
Fewster
Frank Baker
Rappe Farmer
Baker
Hhis
Almosc
Yale Swimmers Won One Honolulu Event At Meet
Yale swimmers were limited to one event in the Honolulu championships. C D Pratt took third in the 220 yards men's open, won by Pua Kealoha of Haima Kani in 2 24 4 5. W W Harris of Outrigger was second with other placings by Healani members. A new 3400 yard women's relay world record was set by Outrigger with Ruth Scudder Helen Moses Warren Kealoha Lillie Bowmer Edith Cassidy.
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Honolulu
Yale
C. D. Pratt
Pua Kealoha
Haima- Kani Club
W. W. Harris
Outrigger Club
Ming
Charles Pung
Geo. Kane
Healani Club
Harold Kruger
Ruth Scudder
Helen Moses
Warren Kealoha
Hulma
Freddie Prince Aims to Be a Great Fighter
Freddy Prince younger brother of Billy Prince trains with Bill and is a clever fighter with a hard sock. He hopes to avenge Billy's loss to Johnny Williams when he becomes skilled enough.
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Freddy Prince
Billy Prince
Freddy
Bill
Johnny Williams
Billy
Ruth Power Hits 38th Home Run Before 23000 Fans
Babe Ruth slugged his 38th homer as 23,000 spectators watched a 12 to 2 blowout of the Indians. Carl Mays pitched superbly for Cleveland, yielding only two safeties, one a Johnson homer. Tris Speaker returned for Cleveland but was ineffective. St Louis fans enjoyed the Cards’ ninth-inning joy as they beat the Dodgers for their fifth straight win. Henline joined the Phillies from the Indiana polis Club. Goldie Rapp’s 26-game hitting streak ended as Cub pitching held him hitless. Greenwich yachtsmen saw Salomy I win Arrow Class racing by 1:30 over Windward II.
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Carl Mays
Cleveland
Johnson
Greenwich
H. N. Whittlesey
Ndlan Harbor Yauch Club
J. W. W. Reynier
Printers' National Baseball Tournament Schedule Flash
Detroit Aug 1 schedule shows New York Indianapolis and St Paul vs Boston today. In first games Pittsburgh and Detroit were eliminated by St Louis and Washington respectively. The article notes Detroit and Pittsburgh losses as the round opens.
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Detroit
Mich
New York
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Boston
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Washington
Hot Battle For Connor Cup
Two weeks remain in the Junior Recreation League title race with the Connor Cup donated by Jim Connors. Venice Juniors lead with five wins and one loss and have one game left. The Pioneers hold four wins and one loss with two games remaining, facing Venice next Sunday at diamond No. 10 to decide the winner. The Pioneers final match is against Beach Street Jrs, expected to be a easy victory.
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Junior Recreation League
Jim Connors
Poneers
Venice
Venice Toys
Pioneers
Diamond No. 10
Bioneers
Th Beach Street Jrs
Hooks And Jabs Kid Lewis Fights Porto For Draw Talk
Kid Lewis claimed state flyweight title after a close bout with Xenis Porto, though judges gave the decision to Porto. Lewis weighed 110 pounds to Porto's 120. Waterbury booster van Buckley eyes Kid Lewis for world matchups while Battling Harris seeks 124-128 pound foes. Meriden featherweight sidelined six weeks with a left mitt injury. Pilkington dominates 39 fights this year without a loss. Dr. R Warren Hall wins seventh straight MCA lawn tennis title 6-0 5-0.
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Kid Lewis
Jim Bones
Xenis Porto
Papery
Proto
Lewis
van Buckley
Waterbury
Lew Kid Lewis
Canada
Buckley
Battling Harris
Lou Snyder
New England
Charley Pilkington
Meriden
Bill de Foe
al Weill
Pilkington
Hitting the Sport Trail With Geo
Followers of Babe Ruth await a homer after a rain delay as Ruth hits his thirty eighth HR against Cleveland. A weather storm spurs fan memories of old baseball days while debates on league finances and the state boxing law mix with talk of a new Connecticut sports commission.
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New York American
National League
Mosey King
Toose
Connecticut
Firemen Drop Game After Multiple Errors
Bridgeport firemen lost to Johnson City 4 to 1 as locals committed four errors leading to two runs for the visitors. Three double plays helped the visitors while Fitzgerald had the only extra base hit. The Park City squad accounted for a single run on a three-bagger.
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Bridgeport Firemen
Bridgeporters
Brass City Firemen
Fitzgerald
Johnson Tra
Park City Boys
City Leaguers Show Fast Brand Of Ball In Play
Eddie Shugrue notes a high scoring yet tight field in City League play with White Eagles poised to win the pennant as three batters hit over .300. Polly Tagan leads in fielding with one error in 77 chances, while Mills tops pitchers with five wins and 63 strikeouts in 64 innings. Rain postponed all games, with next week’s schedule unchanged.
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Eagle
Blessed Sacraments
Johnny O'Donnell
Gotham
Mills
MellouBrns
Public
Tie Market
Meiss Nine
McCarren
Shorts
New London Golfers Off to Shenenocossett Invite
New London players arrive for the women’s invitation at Shhenecossett Country Club with title-holder Miss Kate Bemann of Plainfield and other stars including Miss Glenna Collette of Providence and Miss Merion Hollins of New York. Mrs Ronald Barlow withdraws entry as her daughter returns from Europe. The field will begin early Monday with qualifying and be split into four sixes after round one.
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New London
Aus
Arival
Mra
W .A Gavin
Merion Hollins
New York
Glenna Collette
Providence
Tite-Holder
Kate Bemann
Plainfield
Shhenecossett Country Club
Ronald Barlow
Merion Cricket Club
Miss Baum In Titular Swim At Seaside Park Carnival
Miss Anna Baum and other girl swimmers prepare to compete in a water carnival at Seaside Park next Sunday afternoon under the Board of Recreation and U S Volunteer Life Saving Corps. The 220 yards national championship swim for women is the feature event with entries from Charlotte Hoyle Gertrude Cherle Ethelda Bleichtrey Helen Wainwright and Aileen Higgin. B: Grace Kemple won the one mile swim cup with Anna Baum second and Stacia Danielwitz third while Edna Sexton failed to place.
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Anna Baum
Seaside Park
Board of Recreation and
U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps
Miss Baum
Charlotte Hoyle
Gertrude Cherle
Ethelda Bleichtrey
Helen, Wainwright
Aileen Higgin
Kemple
Grace Kemple
Pleasure Beach
Stacia Danielwitz
Edna Sexton
Alpine Gridiron Stars Eye East Title Run
Bobby Green of Alpine athletics reviews fall and winter football and basketball plans. He targets an East title and strong squad, with players Sid Evans Hen Smith and Tigger McGovern, after last season's near miss. Green pushes for a game with Blessed Sacrament to claim the East End crown, else annexation. Also, Bantam boxer Jimmy Burns faces Harlem’s Harry London in a Queensboro A. Cue card.
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Bobby Green
Alpine Athletic Team
Green
Bobby
Sid Evans
Hen” Smith
Blessed Sacrament
East End
Jimmy Burns
Bridgeport Bantamweicht
Metropolis
Wallops
Harry London
Harlem Bantam
Queensboro
A. Cuef
New York
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