Ruth Attracts Record Crowd In Windy City
Chicago Aug 2 40 000 baseball fans flooded streets and hotels to witness Babe Ruths home run record of 37 cir cuit drives. Eddie Cicotte pitched Ruths at bats while crowds urged every swing. Ruth hit one ball into the crowd and drew a walk later, amid claims over a ball caught by Joe Jackson and later returned to the Yankee bench.
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Waterbury narrowly loses despite late rally against Pittsfield
In a tense finish Waterbury could not convert with two down in the ninth and three on base as Pittsfield clinched a 2 to 2 tie in a thrilling game. Amid 40,009 fans, Ruth blasted for a possible homer in Chisago but Jackson leapt into the stands to snag the ball, saving a double. MacCorry’s double in the tenth, with Branson on second, propelled Albany over Springfield in the earlier game.
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Girls Swim Team Chosen for Antwerp Olympics
The United States names its girls swimming team for the Antwerp Olympic Games. In the pre-launch photo, from left Eleanor Uhl Margaret Woodbridge Helen Moses Charlotte Boyle Helen Wainright Frances Carroll Schroth Ethelen Bleibhtrey and Irene Guest stand before their plunge.
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Olympic Swimming Blessed Sacraments Starts August 22
Antwerp reports the seventh Olympiad swimming program set for eight days at a new stadium. Preliminary series will spread competitors across days with water polo to close each day. Women’s events include 100 and 200 meter free, diving, and relay.
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Bridgeport Beats Hartford in Slugfest at Newfield Park
Bridgeport exploded for early runs and rode strong pitching to a 8 to 3 victory over Hartford at Newfield Park. Highlights included two runs in the first inning and solid defense as Stauffer and Bonagara turned a key double play while Grimes and Sherwood sparked the offense with timely hits.
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Baseball notes mix hits ease and legends across games
Ed Stauffer and Sherwood contribute hits while Babe Ruth gains fame as a powerful slugger. The Yankees and Giants deliver pivotal wins. Johnson's no hit legends loom. talks of O Dowd Wilson match surge amid promoter interest. Ty Cobb criticizes the Yankees lack of aggression as Connie Mack faces player defection.
Lynch to Box Ledoux at Armory A A Jersey City
Charles Ledoux bantamweight European champion meets Joe Lynch of the West Side in a 12 round bout at the Armory A A in Jersey City. Ledoux has a notable record including a knockout of Jim Driscoll while Lynch trains in top form after a four round win over Harry Bramer. Preliminaries feature series four to six and finals in track and swimming events across a packed weekend program.
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All Star Open Air Boxing Card On State Street Tonight
Boxers Mike McCabe Joe Weber Steady Steadman Jimmy Kelly Chick Simler Frankie Confrey ready for opening bell at open air arena on State Street with tickets sold out. Main event pits Simler against Confrey for light weight title shot while Steadman meets Kelly in a key bout and McCabe faces Weber in the curtain raiser. שעות
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New Haven Tops Worcester. Walshers Pitchers Sidelined
Ed Walsh pinch hit Saturday while Buek Lai sprained an ankle sliding to second. Roy Grimes pinch hit in New York but did not hit. New Haven swept Worcester to strengthen first place. Sore arms hit Eadie Lennon and Marty Walsh of the Walshers. A 40,000 crowd in Chicago watched the Yankees lose to the White Sox, claimed the largest crowd at the park. Saratoga racing opens with over 250000 to be distributed among horsemen. Washington bought Brower for 15000 from Reading. Pittsburg defeated Newport 7 to 2 in an exhibition in Newport. Pittsfield edged Waterbury by one run. Rockowitz of Hebrew Boys' Club limited Browns A. C. to one hit at Seaside Park.
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Chevrolet Sets Dirt Track 10 Mile World Record
Chevrolet powered a dirt track car to a world record by completing 10 miles in 89 minutes 28 seconds yesterday. He used the same machine from his $90,000 Indianapolis Decoration Day win, finishing well ahead of rival Tommy Milton who was four laps behind. Ralph Mulford started but pitted on the first lap due to a broken valve.
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Great Victory for Yankee Riflemen in Olympic Target Sport
Beverioe Belgium August 2 Americans secured a decisive Olympic rifle target sport victory, leading nearest rivals by 15 points across nine events with totals: United States 22, Norway Denmark and Sweden 7 each, France 4, Switzerland 3, South Africa 3, Finland 1. American squad targets small bore pistol and revolver events ahead. Moran to Box Beckett Pittsburgh Moran notified of Sept 24 London bout with Joe Beckett by promoter Cochran.
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McVey to Box Langford in East Chicago clash
Chicago boxers Sam McVey and Sam Langford, both noted heavyweights, set for a 12 round encounter in East Chicago Indiana on August 14. The pair bring a storied rivalry into a marquee fall bout with regional significance and potential title implications.
Milford Wheel Club Streak Is Broken By St Marys
Milford Wheel Club's four game winning streak ends at Gulf street grounds as St Mary's of New Haven defeats Milford. Ford shines with a three bagger and two singles. Bethke adds a three bagger and single for St Mary's. Lavery walks and allows many hits amid eight Milford errors. Game time 1 53, umpire Frank. Also news notes Brower sold to Washington Americans for 15000 to join end of IL season.
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Veteran pitcher Johnson seeks specialist in Rochester
Clyeland Ohio August 2 Walter Leftn son veteran star pitcher of the Washington American League baseball team left here for Rochester New York to consult a specialist. He has been troubled with a sore arm.
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