Bogash Draws With World Champ Britton In City Arena
In a twelve round war at the City Arena Louis Bogash, Connecticut champion, earned a draw with world welterweight king Jack Britton. referee Harry Stout of Milwaukee ruled the bout even as Bogash displayed grit, taking hard blows and countering with solid assault to earn local pride and a rare near upset.
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Wild second-inning rally gives Cincinnati win over Philadelphia
Yesterday Crisp Bing es Meadows sparked a late surge to put Cincinnati ahead and secure victory against Philadelphia. Pfeffer pitched shutout innings for Brooklyn, while Doyle Bancroft starred in the field. The Giants routed St Louis as Carl Mays received an ovation in New York. Boston and Cleveland split a doubleheader. Tris Speaker returned as a pinch hitter in the first game. A sacrifice fly by Walker delivered the winning run for Philadelphia in the first game of another doubleheader.
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Perritt Rejoins The New York Giants
William Day ton reports Perritt rejoined the Giants in St Louis and if his arm is strong he will be used regularly in the box during the stretch for the pennant. He has not signed but will be offered a fat salary to finish the season if he delivers. Perritt’s arm failed in 1918 leading to his departure from the team. He was on the reserve list and had sought to join San Antonio earlier this season, winning two of three games.
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Crawford Turns Homer Into Unassisted Outs
Sam Crawford, former Detroit Tigers star now with Los Angeles in the Pacific Coast League, hit a ball deep into the outfield with bases loaded and no outs. The ball dropped, Crawford beat the outfielders to the ground, and all baserunners were retired as he crossed home, the umpire ruling an automatic out for each runner passed, denying a home run.
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Major Leagues Allow Forty Players Per Club
Major and American leagues approve an agreement allowing each club to carry forty players under contract from September 1 to May 1. The current cap is thirty five, with pruning to twenty five in May. The change will take effect next month and next spring, expanding rosters until the twenty five limit is reached.
Britton Praises Bogash Style After Close 12 Round Draw
Champion Jack Britton lauds Louis Bogash's clever awkward style after their boxing match, noting Bogash is a wonderful fighter. Bogash's supporters celebrate, lifting him on shoulders and cheering in the arena, while Hogush's wife watches, hopeful her husband would win world acclaim.
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Americans Dominate Track Events at Antwerp Olympiad
In Antwerp on August 24, the Stadium track and field events concluded with the United States scoring 212 points to lead a strong field. Denmark 9, Finland 105, Sweden 9, New Zealand 5, England 85, Belgium 84, France 84, Australia 5, Italy 28, Czechoslovakia 24, Holland 19, Canada 19, Luxembourg ?, Norway 10.
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All Star Card For Labor Day Night At Arena
Jimmy Sullivan the national 125 pound AAU champion will box in the semi final on Labor Day against an opponent of his weight on the same night Johnny Wolgast and Augie Ratner will appear in the star bout. Johnny Lixie, in good shape from a recent arena battle, will face another noted opponent. Also set for Labor Day is Danny Powers, bantam, who recently returned from the west and will meet a veteran foe. Powers recently beat Johnny Herzog in the west, a man who has a decision over former bantam champion Johnny Ertle and Benny Vogel.
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Americans Swim To New Records In Antwerp
In Antwerp on August 24, three Americans and two others set multiple records in the 100 metres freestyle heats. Frances Schroth of San Francisco Miss Trene Guest of Philadelphia and Ethel Wa Bieibtrey of the Women's Swimming Association of New York helped shatter Olympic marks while Duke Kattagamoku posted a 1 minute 1 second effort. Pua Kealeha of Honolulu tied the Olympic record in a heat as American swimmers total eight Olympic records in two days, with one world record and two Olympic records equalled.
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Yanks Acquire Ferguson From Skeeters In IL Trade
Alex Ferguson, a reliable International League pitcher with Skeeters, has been purchased by the Fanvees from Jersey City. He is expected at the Polo Grounds within days and will join manager Huggins for the rest of the season.
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Musser’s Heave Ties Bridgeport After Rally
Bridgeport and rival teams traded runs as Musser delivered a dramatic late heave to knot the score. In the 14th, L Brasscos sparked a rally following a catching error, then scored on a tallies sequence. Marty Walsh allowed only two hits in the final session, but a tight pitching duel slipped away as the decisive plays unfolded.
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Eastern League Score Report From Worcester Pittsfield Bridgeport
Eastern League brief notes results from Worcester Pittsfield and Bridgeport with batters and pitchers listed. Worcester’s Battery Lowe and Wilder supported by Ben Nett and Tyler. Pittsfield’s Craig Smith and Kelly behind Sherman. Bridgeport’s Meyerjack Army Walsh Musser in a 8 6 victory seen in a partial box.
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Standings and Results From Yesterday's Baseball Games
New York defeated Detroit 16 to 0 while Cleveland beat Boston 2 to 1 in the first game and 4 to 3 in 13 innings in the second. Philadelphia topped St Louis 2 to 1 in the first game and 5 to 1 in the second. Detroit hosts New York and Cleveland plays Boston today with St Louis at Philadelphia and Chicago visiting Washington. Yesterday, New York 10, St Louis 3. Brooklyn 3, Pittsburgh 0. Cincinnati 5, Philadelphia 3. Chicago 5, Boston 1. Waterbury beat New York at Newfield Park 4 to 3 in 14 innings as Musser's error sparked Bridgeport's rally. Waterbury left two on in the 14th. Musser, Walsh, and Meyerjack the featured pitchers. Grimes made a highlight double play but the decisive runs came after Conrad, Christie, Daley, and Armstrong delivered key hits. Umpires McLaughlin and Hannifan. Time 2:40.
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Magistrate and prisoner discuss dropping the case
In a brief exchange the magistrate asks if a lawyer is needed and the prisoner says he is willing to drop the case, indicating no defense. The dialogue suggests the matter may be resolved without further legal action.
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Latonia Stakes Set to Award Over Fifty Thousand Dollars
The Latonia Championship Stakes brings top East and West horses to race, with Man o War absent. Mad Hatter won last year, and this season’s purse ranges from fifty thousand to sixty nine thousand dollars for the winner. Best Pal leads Western entries while John P. Grier and On Watch anchor the East challengers.
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Pahaska Captures Albany Handicap at Saratoga
Albany Handicap for two year olds drew seven and offered 3000 dollars. W R Coes Plahaske, a never money in prior starts, ran a hard race to win ahead of Sedger field Ararat and Touch Me Not in a surprising six furlong dash at Saratoga Springs yesterday afternoon.
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Geonard to Fight Eddie Fitzsimmons for Lightweight Title
Benny Leonara, reigning lightweight champion, meets Eddie Fitzsimmons in a 15 round title bout at Madison Square Garden on September 17. Intencider to receive 50,000 for promoter share while Fitzsimmons gets 15,000. Weights set at the lightweight limit. Leonard posts 20,000 forfeit and Fitzsimmons 10,000.
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