Babe Ruth Advances in Batting Race and Home Run Pace
A weekly recap shows Babe Ruth rising to second in AL batting with .386, 25 homers, and 70 runs scored as he passes Speaker and Jackson. Bayrs leads the National League with a .403 average in 47 games, while Hornsby's .378 mark remains top among regulars. Other leaders include Williams with nine homers, Carey with 23 steals, and several top batters from New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Chicago.
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Babe Ruth
George Sisler
St. Louis
Ruth
Tris Speaker
Cleveland
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Sister
Speaker
Rice
Washington
Eee Oeeke
Milan
Johnson
E.collins
Hendryx
Boston
Felsch
Bayas
National Bayrs
Roger Hornsby
Hornsby
Holleeher
Cy Williams
Philadelottia
Max Carey
Pittsburgh
H. Smith
New York
Konetchy
Brooklyn
Nichola Vias
As “Ebeiap
Holtopher
Omicas
Mnie Daubert
Cincinnati
Groh
Young
Robertson
Human Fish Was C D Graham Daring Niagara Feat
The witness describes Carlisle D Graham as the only real human fish and recalls his Niagara Whirlpool Rapids swim thirty four years ago. He later crossed Horseshoe Falls in a barrel and swam the rapids again in 1901 and 1902 before dying of pneumonia at home.
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Carlisle D. Graham
Graham
Niagara Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Cochran blocks Carpentier release in European match plan
London report says Cochran refuses to release Georges Carpentier from his contract. Heinsist he will not permit Carpentier or Jente Descamps to fight elsewhere and demands Carpentier’s next bout be in Europe due to unfamiliar American conditions. Dettsey offered, but contract strict.
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Georges Carpentier
Europe
Jente Descamps
Carpentier
Cochran
America
Tam
Dettsey
London
Charles Ea
Man o War Seeks Dwyer Stakes Victory at Aqueduct
A world record may go to Samuel fidderent three year old Aizno War at Aqueduct as he faces John P. Grier in the Dwyer Stakes. Grier is regarded by many as the country’s second best. Georges Carpentier and wife Deschamps depart New York for France aboard La Lorgpine. Curpertier’s earnings in this country total 12000 dollars. Manager McGraw suspends Douglas for conduct, with disciplinary actions from Cincinnati Chicago and Brooklyn NL clubs noted.
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Samuel Fidderent
Aizno War
Aqueduct
Fair Ping
Harry Payne Whitney
John P. Grier
Avnich
Georges Carpentier
M. Deschamps
New York
France
Curpertier
Baseball wrap with late rallies and injuries at wartime era
In Worcester Wat erbury defeated Springfield 3 to 2 as Porter homered and McCorry drove in two on a bunting single. Ruth received a K of C jewel then hit his 25th homer in New York. Speaker strained a leg and several players exited with injuries during a day of tight leagues.
Peter Coley Wins $5,000 Ohio Purse
Randall, Cleveland July 10 Ohio purse of $5,000 for 208 trotters on Grand Circuit. Peter Coley driven by Charles Valentine of Columbus won all three heats. E Colorado placed second, Peter June third. Brusiloff disappointed as backers expected. Also, The Tavern Steak for 2:14 class went to Alta Donavan. Walnut Frisco won 2:18 class trot with Norman Dillon and Alicola. Ethel Chimes won 2:14 pace with James Albert second.
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Randall
Cleveland
Ohio
Peter Coley
Charles Valentine
Columbus
E. Colorado
W. R. Cox
Peter June
Ea Geers
Brusiloff
Alta Donavan
Tommy Murphy
Walnut Frisco
Norman Dillon
Alicola
Ethel Chimes
James Albert
Fulton Wills bout arranged in club plan
The International Sporting Club of New York set July 15 for the Fulton Wills fight, but the Walk er boxing law may not be in effect by then. It may be held under the club membership plan, a tactic critics call evasive and unwise for a sport aiming to elevate boxing.
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International Sporting Club of
New York
Fred Fulton
Harry Wills
International Sporting Club
Yankees Fans Hope Realized Rooting for Americans
New York City baseball fans long faithful to the Yankees have endured defeat after defeat. Now the New York Americans stand out as one of the best teams in either league, giving fans cause to root hard this season.
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New York City
Yankees
New York Americans
Grand Circuit Ends at North Randall in Cleveland Pace Meet
The opening Grand Circuit meeting at North Randall closed with five races. The feature pace for all types included Sonardo Single G Verlle Patch en Grace Direct Goldie Todd Louis Gratton and Gladys B, all posting records around 2 minutes. Other events covered 2 10 trot 2 29 trot and 2 06 pace across six races.
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Cleveland
North Randall
Sonardo
Verlle Patchen
Grace Direct
Goldie Todd
Louis Gratton
Gladys B
Devonshire Facing Association Charged Over Gambling House
Canadian officials announce charges of keeping a common gambling house against directors and officials of the Devonshire Facing Association at Devonshire Park Windsor as a test case to determine whether this week's racing is feral.
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Devonshire Facing Association
Devonshire Park
Windsor
Blessed Sacraments Face Red Sox At Seaside Park
Speedy contests expected as the Blessed Sacraments clash with the Red Sox in the City league at Seaside Park tomorrow with a 3 30 p m start. Knights of Columbus and Rosebud Colts also set to play at 3 30 p m. League meeting scheduled Monday night at 7 45 at Knights of Columbus home.
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Seaside Park
Knights of Columbus
Rosebud
Fulton’s Great Left and New Fighting Heart May Help Him
Ed Hughes reports on Fred Fulton’s renewed drive toward the world heavyweight title. The piece recalls Fulton’s early doubts, his revival under Tom O’Rourke, and comparisons to past fighters who overcame fear or setbacks. It notes Fulton’s upcoming clash with Harry Wills and links his fate to championship hopes amid shifting public sentiment.
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Fred Fulton
Fulton
Harry Wills
International Sporting Club
New York
Wills
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Tom O'Rourke
Kid Carter
Joe Walcott
Carter
Jim Savage
Savage
Jim Conbett
Ringsiders
Stanley Ketchel
Lipton's One Million Race For America's Cup
Sir Thomas Lipton leads a costly American Cup challenge with 26 vessels including Shamrock V and Shamrock, plus the Victoria and Killarney. The armada sails from New York to Sandy Hook as training, scouring the Hook and Hudson daily, with Lipton spending over a million dollars this season amid lavish entertainments and constant supervision by the yachtsman.
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Ireland
Jersey
Sir Thomas Lipton
United States
Sandy Hook
Thomas Han
Shamrock TV
Shamrock
Victora
Ves
Hudson
Killarney
Tucker
Hook
Smith
Trish Baronet
Armida
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Ruth Slams 12th Versus Left Handed Pitchers
Babe Ruth again shows no bias against lefties as he belts his 12th homer this season against southpaws, connecting off Red Oldham of the Tigers at the Polo Grounds. The tally keeps his total for right-handers at 13 as he chases a new home run record with bold pace.
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Babe Ruth
Babe
Red Oldham
Tigers
Polo Grounds
Oldham
Ruth
Pennock
Harper
Jones
Karr
Bush
Boston
Williams
Kerr
Wilkinson
Faber
Chicago
Day of Shifts in National League
The first division race in the National League was highly fluid with shifting positions. The Brooklyn Dodgers rose from second to first, the Reds fell to second, the Cubs moved into third, the Cardinals climbed to fourth, and the Pirates dropped from third to fifth in rapid, hazy changes.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Reds
Cubs
Cardinals
Pirates
Industrial League games set at Sea Side Park this afternoon
The Columbia Graphophone team faces league leaders Singers in an Industrial League match at Sea side park this afternoon while Hastern Malleable and Manning Maxwell Moore play on diamond No. 5. Locomobile and American Chain will not play. Left handed pitcher Ernest Hall, signed by Manager Walsh, will debut in a trial against Hartford today. Hall hails from El Mira and little is known about his twirling yet.
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Columbia Graphophone
Seaside Park
Hastern Malleable
Manning
Maxwell & Moore
Locomobile
American Chain
Ernest Hall
Walsh
Hartford
Hall
Elmira
Federals Host Milford Stars In Fort Trumbull Fight
The Federal A C team meets Milford Stars this afternoon at Fort Trumbull field. Game begins at 3 30. Milford has won seven straight, promising a fast contest with the Federals aiming to extend the streak.
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Rverais
Federal A. C
Milford Stars
Fort Trumbull
Milford
Federals
Eastern League Yesterday's Results and Today Schedule
See results from PiBH Bridgeport Hartford Worcester New Haven Springfield Waterbury and Pittsfield with scores and battery details. Tomorrow Worcester Bridgeport Pittsfield Albany Hartford New Haven Springfield Waterbury.
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Hartford
Waterbury
Springfield
Albany
Pittsfield
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Worcester
New Havenma
BTR
Worcester A
Springfield Neon
Pittsfield A
Albany See
Hartford Ee
League Standings And Results
Today’s games feature Detroit at New York Cleveland at Washington St Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia New York at Chicago Brooklyn at St Louis Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
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New York
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
R. HE
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Waltzers Drop Game To Stay Tied In First
Hartford pitchers Pennington limited Bridgeport to six scattered hits as Hartford defeated Bridgeport 5 to 1 at Newfield Park to keep the club tied with New Haven in the standings. Marty Walsh started strong, Hartford jumped to four runs early, and Jim Clarkin’s team moved on to the win. Si McDonald, umpire, drew complaints from the crowd leading to police escort after the game as Bridgeport prepared for a doubleheader in Hartford and a return tilt with Worcester.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Hartford
Worcester
Pennington
Newfield Park
Marty Walsh
Jim Clarkin
Si McDonald
Walsh
Ab. R
E. Emerick
Brackett
Ray Grimes
Skiff
Martin
Lai
Dresser
Joseph
M. Walsh
Damm
C Pennington
Barry
Emerick
Harber
Granech
McDonald
America Wins Two Matches in Davis Cup Tennis
In Eastbourne England on July 10 William M Johnston of California defeated Andre Gobert of France 6-3 8-6 6-2 in the first singles. William T Tilden II of Philadelphia beat William H Laurentz 4-6 6-2 6-1 6-3 for the second singles. The Johnston Gobert match resumed after a rain delay with Johnston leading 4-3.
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Eastbourne
England
William M. Johnston
Calfornia
Andre Gobert
France
William T. Tilden
Philadelphia
William H. Laurentz
Tilden
Johnston-Gobert
Johnston
Gobert
King Sets Up New Hitting Record
Kenneth King collected six singles in six at bats for Worcester against Bridgeport pitchers Stauffer and Ed Walsh, establishing a new single game batting record in the Eastern league in its fifth season. The last local six-for-six was McKenna of Hartford in the Connecticut League. All hits were singles.
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Kenneth King
Worcester
Stauffer
Ed Walsh
Bridgeport
King
McKenna
Hartford
Northampton
Bumper Crops Forecast In July Agriculture Report
Washington reports the July crop outlook from the Department of Agriculture. The forecast predicts record or near record yields for tobacco and rice, with tobacco exceeding the previous high by 112 million pounds and rice by 14 million bushels. Winter wheat and several other staples show declines from last year, while spring crops and fruits are expected to rise, aided by improved June temperatures and growing conditions.
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Washington
Department of Agriculture
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