Bridgeport Seizes Lead in Eastern League Boston Rivalry Update
Bridgeport rests in third place as it faces Albany after a doubleheader sweep by the Walshers. First-game rally in the eighth gave Bridgeport a 4-3 win with Stauffer defeating Scanlon and Hummer besting McCorry in the second, 2-1, behind late pushes by Ray Grimes and Brackett. Ed Walsh and Lai sparked late offense. Wallace and Murray contributed as Bridgeport claimed two straight over Albany, enhancing its position in the loop.
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Martin
Fordham
Lai
Emerick
Ray Grimes
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Donahue
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Murray
Cameron
Musser
Gillis
Brackett
Walsh
Ed Waldth
Ed Walsh
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Grimes
McCorry
Emerick Scveen
Chapman Death a Real Tragedy
New York August 18 John A Heydler National League president says Chapman the first big league player to die from an on field accident The district attorney will not investigate a police inquiry started after Mays was interviewed Mays inconsolable teammates try to comfort him Yankees owners call Chapmans death the worst tragedy in baseball Chapmans loss grieves fans Cleveland and New York are saddened Ban Johnson American League president praises Chapmans character and his career and says his death will be deeply deplored by players and fans alike
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John A. Heydler
Chapman
Mays
Ray Chapman
Colonel Huston
Cleveland
Jacob Rupert
Yankees
Chicas
Ban Johnson
American League
Johnson
Leading Batters In Two Leagues Report
Standings and yesterday results show Cleveland at New York postponed Boston over Detroit in doubleheader Detroit edged Boston 3 1 in game two St Louis beat Washington 7 2 first game Washington won 10 9 in 11 innings second game Other games listed for today Cleveland at New York Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Washington Detroit at Boston yesterday New York beat Philadelphia 8 7 in first game then 3 2 second Cincinnati defeated Chicago 3 2 Pittsburgh roughed St Louis 10 6 James Oday 0 games scheduled
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Williams to Box Kid Norfolk Tonight in Syracuse
Larry Williams the blonde Asht heavyweight and New England champion will face Kid Norfolk of Panama in Syracuse tonight. The two rivals met last year in a slashing bout that ended in a draw.
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New England
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Panama
Syracuse
Kentucky Race Offer By Matt Wynn At Saratoga
Saratoga Springs Aug 18 Matt Wynn arranging Kentucky entries offered 25000 for a clash between Man o War and Sir Barton to be run after Saratoga meeting at weight for Albany. dialogue from figures including Murray and Riddie with replies expected within days.
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Yankees Cancel Exhibition Game In New Haven
Postponement in New York forces the Yankees to cancel the Thursday exhibition in New Haven. Babe Ruth would have batted in the lineup. Detroit’s Cobb expected to appear in the Friday game at Weiss Park. Double header tickets may be honored Friday or refunded by Thursday night.
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Dinna Care Tak Saranac Handicap at Aqueduct
In Springs New York August 18 Samuel D Riddle showcased Dinna Care Tak winning the Seranae Handicap at a mile. The three year old colt, previously relying on Man of War, demonstrated strong improvement over two weeks and stands as a leading sprinter in his division.
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CROSSMAN VOWS LEGAL FIGHT OVER BRITTON FIGHT
Slim Jim Crossman, holder of Britton's contract to fight Walter LaRette in Bridgeport, reserves counsel to protest his rights. He plans to sue for a share of the proceeds next Monday night, claiming a legal binding agreement and aiming to tie up Britton's earnings.
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Britton
Walter Laurette
Bridgeport
Crossman
Conn Ticlt to Have Its Own Association
The application of the Connecticut Association of the Amateur Athletic Union was approved by the AAU Board of Governors. It is expected that 20 clubs colleges high schools American Legions Knights of Columbus M C Avs and Regimental Associations will form the new state association. Gov Cantu is reported revolutions in Mexico but latest reports say he cannot usurp power.
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Bridgeport Tops Albany in Doubleheader At Park Yesterday
Bridgeport showed strength in both offense and defense in yesterday’s twin bill at Newfield Park. Ray Grimes drew multiple intentional walks against Albany, while Emerick and Lai turned in fine plays. Roy, the Minerva Mauler, delivered a key pinch hit and power display in the fifth inning for the Giants, signaling a potential breakout in the Eastern League.
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Lai
Games Today In Regional Basketball Lineup
Albany faces Bridgeport in a regional matchup while New Haven visits Waterbury and Hartford travels to Springfield. Worcester plays Pittsfield in another key showdown through the day.
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Waterbury
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Pittsfield
Johnson silent on players protest over Chapman's death
Ban Johnson president of the American League declined to state his future position regarding the protest by Boston and Detroit players who refused to face New York pitcher Carl Mays after he unintentionally killed Ray Chapman of the Cleveland team. He said he would not issue a definite statement until more complete reports are received.
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Carl Mays
Ban Johnson
Boston
Detroit
New York
Ray Chapman
Cleveland
Valentine Captures Three of Five Races at Belmont Meet
Philadelphia August 18. It was Valentine Day at the Belmont Driving Club meeting in Narberth as C A Valentine of Columbus won three of the five races on the card. The program was carried over due to rain.
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Americans Defeat England in Foil Team Match at Antwerp
At Antwerp on August 18 the American foil team beat England in a fencing contest, taking third place. Each side won eight bouts, but the United States tallied 32 touches to England's 21.
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England
Thrown ball kills Michigan amateur in hospital
Carl Jager of Plainwell Michigan died in a local hospital yesterday morning from a head injury after a ball was thrown during a game this past Sunday. The accident caused a brain concussion leading to his death.
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Plainwell
Belgian King Congratulates Winners at Stadium
King Albert of Belgium entered the arena after the tug of war and congratulated R. W. Landon the high jump winner. He also praised Guillemot the French distance runner who won the 5000 meters as photographers captured the moment.
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Guillemot
Giants Recall Three Waterbury Players
The New York Giants recalled 15 players after the minor league season, including H. W. Purfeind, James B. McQuaide, and George Armstrong from Waterbury, with Benny Kauff returning from Toronto. Meigs Rounders beat Dupont Fabrikoid Co. 7 to 4 at Sea side Park on Diamond No. 1.
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James B. McQuaide
George Armstrong
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Benny Kauff
Hartford
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Seaside Park
Beach Streets win Sunday doubleheader for a pair of victories
The Beach Streets defeated the Orioles 8 to 7 and the Waysides 7 to 2 in a Sunday doubleheader. The Rosebuds dropped a 7 to 2 game on Saturday.
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Travers Wrestles With Stalling In Ring Standoff
Norwich reports Teddy Russell outpointed Howie of Woonsocket in a 12 round bout. The semifinal between Mickey Travers of New Haven and Kid Kaplan of Meriden ended in the fifth when Referee Grennin ordered both fighters out for stalling.
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Teddy Russell
Howie
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Mickey Travers
New Haven
Kid Kaplan
Meriden
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Pitchers Sold and Recalled In Major League Moves
Shreveport Texas League pitchers Joe Gleason and Gus Bono were sold to the Washington Americans under an optional agreement. In Chattanooga, Detroit Americans recalled pitcher George Cunningham from the local Southern Association club and he is expected to report after the local season ends.
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Joe Gleason
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Suffrage Fight in Japan Continues with Mass Meetings
In Tokyo and Australia reports say universal suffrage supporters in Japan persist, denouncing the government for opposing the people's will and pressing for immediate general franchise. The House of Representatives was dissolved after an opposition attempt to pass a general franchise bill, and in the subsequent election the government party Seiyukai won a clear majority.
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House of Representatives
Seiyukai
Bridgeport Climbs to Third After Two Wins
Crisp Bingies Bridgeport rose to third in the league with two wins yesterday while Springfield overtook Hartford in a split doubleheader at Springfield. Pittsfield started strong against Worcester, and the Tackmacks were shut out. Philadelphia rallied late in both games of yesterday’s doubleheader, but New York won the first 8 to 7 in ten innings. Boston and Detroit split a doubleheader, with Boston taking the first game. The flag was half-masted for Ray Chapman. Cincinnati beat Chicago in a tight game as Sicking and Allen produced the two-out ninth inning crosses. Joe Pittsburgh defeated St Louis after Schupp was hit hard.
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Heads Split Five Ways in Watervliet Handicap at Saratoga
At Saratoga on August 18 Walter Vosburgh as handicapper spread five rivals across a neck in a dramatic Watervliet Handicap finish. Lepchares ridden by Jockey O'Brien edged to victory by a few inches for Edward B. McLean, with Fair Gain close second and W. Sennings Park, Hest Pal, and Sennings Park in the near pack.
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Lawrence Waterbury
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Turmoil in Upper Silesia as French clash with crowd
Berlin reports French troops battle Kattowitz residents killing eleven and wounding 26 while Polish forces disperse a mass meeting at Rybnik leaving one dead and four wounded. Utilities halt amid protests. unions urge neutrality and troop transport controls. A Polish leader Milewski is killed after throwing a grenade. French troops withdraw.
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Russia
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Butter and egg prices could climb this winter
Washington reports suggest butter and eggs are likely to reach new price highs due to sharply reduced cold storage stocks. Eggs, butter, and cheese in storage on August 1 are well below last year, with creamery butter down 19.1 percent and eggs in cases down 12.1 percent. Experts cite faster consumption and tighter credit as factors while storage lenders are wary amid government warehouse control talk.
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Wanted to Give Indians a Flag
Cleveland Ohio August 18 Hundreds of admirers gathered at Union Depot to meet the body of Ray Chapman Cleveland shortstop killed in New York by a pitched ball His friends said his aim to help Cleveland win its first pennant led to his death. His bride Kathleen Daly and teammates Tris Speaker and Joe Wood accompanied the funeral train.
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Cleveland
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