Akron Demands Another Pennant as Osborn Rumor Roars
Akron fans press for a new championship as Columbus backs Akron in the O P pennant race.Osborn may join Akron despite denials while Schantze returns to pitch southpaw strength. Canton eyes the prize as Drummers prepare for Erie games Tuesday and away trips.
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Mansfield
Remarkable shooting at Camp Perry tops bulls eyes marks
United Press reports Captain G. H. Emerson of the Sixth regiment O N G fired 43 consecutive bulls eyes at 800 yards while Colonel C. B. Winder state inspector of rifle practice hit 29 consecutive bulls eyes at 1000 yards. A new rule bans flag wind indicators on the ranges likely changing the field of crack shots.
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Wonderful Exhibition At Pool By W H Clearwater
Former world champion pool player W H Clearwater drew about 700 fans at Tom Riehs pool room in West Tuscarawas street. He defeated Dick High 125 in a show match, with a high run of 44. The evening included a brilliant finger pool display before he heads to Mansfield for another exhibition.
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Clearwater
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Barnett House
Wealthy Newport Enjoys Jeffries Johnson Fight Films
Moving pictures of the Jeffries Johnson fight at Reno entertain Newport's millionaire society after dinner. Mr and Mrs Joseph E Widener hosted 70 guests with a minstrel show and the films last night. The event stirred memories among local divorce colony members.
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Jeffries-Johnson
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Joseph E. Widener
Philadelphia
Akron third baseman Johns shows catching versatility
Akron player Johns, a Cleveland lad and understudy to Manager Fohl in Lima last year, is a Civ League graduate like Tommy Sheehan of the Potters. He resembles a real ballplayer and is said to improve each year.
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Magnates Seek Higher Prices for Players in Class B
Club owners debate whether the association will push the O P to Class B in the upcoming census. Secretary Farrell in Washington consults with Census Director Durand on city populations. If classified Class B, O P would join Central league markets and higher draft prices for Maxwell’s players.
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Ketchel Lang Fight Postponed Then Set For Tuesday
New York Aug 9 announces a 10 round bout between Stanley Ketchel and Bill Lang to be held Tuesday night at the Fairmount Athletic club after Ketchel postponed due to a foot boil. Ketchel says his foot is better and he will resume training Friday. Lang trains at Stratford with Jim Corbett stead.
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Bill Lang
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Ulan Breaks World Record At North Randall Trot
Uhlan a famous trotter purchased by C. K. G. Billings of Cleveland for 35000 broke the world record at North Randall on Monday with a mile in 2 01. The first day of Grand Circuit racing featured four races with Veltaora Ross K Nellie Temple winning in 2 15 2 21 and 2 10 pacing events listed for Tuesday next.
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Home Run Ends Double Victory Edge in OP Race
Erie, Aug 9. The Drummers grip on first place in the Ohio-Pennsylvania circuit tightens after Canton’s 13-1 win in the opener and a 3-3 tie followed by Gene Curtis’s fifth inning homer in the deciding game. McKeesport gained while New Castle dropped. Akron’s loss eased by Holmquist of Mansfield.
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Speediest Colt of Year At Saratoga Defeats Canton
Speediest Colt of Year at Saratoga wins with Canton scoring 7 earned runs. Bonnin 2 base hits. Flood 3 for 2 J Dawson 2 home runs by J Dawson. Martin and Wilhelm pitcher stats show 7 runs allowed by McConnaughey in 6? innings and 5 by Young in 6 innings. Umpires Silcox Rapp Pastorius. Time 1 45.
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Wilhelm
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Pastorius
Akron Scribes Attack Maxwell and Hostetter Policy
Akron writers condemn President Maxwell of the O P and his Canton assistant A D Hostetter for the New Castle near riot handling. They claim suspensions of Goehler Golden and McGrew harmed order and protests say a fine was deserved for police failure and crowd control.
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Erie Defeats Canton in Rough Baseball Tilt
Earned runs 2 2. Donnelly 2 base hits. Flood J Dawson 3 base hits. Curtis e home. Bonnin Stolen bases. Gilligan. Erie left on bases 9 Canton 1. Errors 1. McConnaughy 1 Strom 5. McConnaughy K 7 Strom 4. Passed balls Williams 1. Umpire Pastorius. Attendance 500. Time o Rea.
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Wilhelm
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Rube Waddell 10 Send Back to Minors
Newark Indians land Rube Waddell and Bob Spade from the St Louis Americans in a deal with Joe Crist. Spade becomes property of Newark while Waddell joins on an option for the rest of the season and all three players are to report at once.
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Bob Spade
St. Louis Americans
Joe Crist
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Indians
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Crist
Tuesday's Games Feature Regional Showdowns
Canton visits Erie for two games while Akron goes to Mansfield and Youngstown travels to McKeesport. New Castle hits East Liverpool in a dense local schedule.
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Canton 13 Edges Erie 1 In Seven Inning Tilt
Canton 13 defeated Erie 1 by a 7 inning game. Erie 4 Canton 2. East Liverpool 4 New Castle 2. Mansfield 4 Akron 3. McKeesport 11 Youngstown 5.
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New Castle
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Yost Closes Contract With Boston Doves
President Yost announced a contract with the Boston Nationals for a game in Canton on Sunday August 21. The McKeesport Tubers visit that day and the league game follows. Boston also plays Pittsboro August 20 and Chicago August 22. The Doves seek extra practice ahead of the pennant chase Cubs.
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Colu mbus at Minneap olis
A sports slate lists Columbus visiting Minneapolis and Toledo at St Paul with Indianapolis traveling to Milwaukee and Louisville hosting Kansas City in a set of midweek games.
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Standings and Monday Results From Regional Games
Central matchups listed with South Bend at Fort Wayne and others. Monday results include Dayton 6 over Grand Rapids 4, Zanesville 5 over Evansville 1, Fort Wayne 8 over South Bend 0, Wheeling 3 over Terre Haute 0.
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Swats Swada Heads To Another Major League Trial
The Cleveland Americans bid high for the ex-Pirate Swats Swada who is thrilling the Southern league with sensational fielding and a .321 batting average as he seeks another major league trial.
Windy City Cubs Show Strength Against Giants
The Cubs overpower the Giants as Mathewson and Wiltie are contained, highlighting the Cubs’ formidable form in Chicago. The opponent’s ace pitching struggles underscore a decisive victory for the Cubs.
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Major Matchups Highlight Weekend Baseball Card
Boston faces Chicago while New York battles St. Louis and Philadelphia meets Detroit. Washington takes on Cleveland in a slate of interleague games with key divisional implications.
Monday Scores Roundup in Major League Play
Cleveland defeats Boston 3 1 Detroit beats New York 2 1 Washington tops Chicago 8 2 Philadelphia over St. Louis 6 2 in a slate of Monday results.
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Sports matchups listed for National league games
National league card lists Pittsburg at Boston, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St. Louis at New York, and Chicago at Philadelphia. The schedule outlines four pivotal matchups across major venues.
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Ohio State league prepares sales of players
Ohio State league magnates stand to gain from player sales. Marion already profited by selling Zmich, and O’Day’s move to Indianapolis will bolster Portsmouth coffers. Several other candidates merit trials in higher competition.
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Belgian aviator hurt in cross country flight over 100 miles
Nancy France Aug 9 A Belgian aviator Lind painter fell from his aircraft during the Troyes to Nancy cross country race part of LeMartin prize event. The crash halted the 100 mile leg as fog and wind forced pilots to higher altitudes and prompted war department plans to deploy anti aeroplane measures at Nancy and Troyes.
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Johnson predicts end of American fight game
Chicago reports Jack Johnson believes the boxing scene in the United States is near dead and future title defenses may move to England or Australia. He blames harsh critics, reckless promoters, and crooked fighters, noting England and Australia could offer similar purses. He also narrowly escaped a racing accident at 40 mph when a team blocked his road.
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Langford Favored in Six Round Bout at Philadelphia Park
Sam Langford is a slight favorite over Al Kaufman for a six round bout at Philadelphia ball park tomorrow night. Wagers of 1000 dollars on Langford vs 900 on Kaufman have been placed. Expected gross receipts exceed 30 thousand dollars with fighters receiving half. Bert Crowhurst is referee. Kaufman reportedly weighs about a hundred pounds more than Langford, and both are in top condition.
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Ty Cobb and Davy Jones Quarrel Rocks Tigers
A report claims Ty Cobb and Davy Jones clashed over signals in a recent game. Cobb reportedly refused to play again until Jones was removed from the Tigers lineup, prompting mixed opinions about Cobb’s character and impact on the team and fans.
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