Mays Shines Despite Rough Start After Chap Tragedy
Pitcher Carl Mays of the Yankees has benefited from breaks since the Polo Grounds accident that killed Ray Chap of the Indians. His first start after the tragedy came in Detroit against the Tigers, a win despite ten safeties given up. He won again yesterday versus the White Sox as Gleason’s men collected 16 singles.
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Carl Mays
Yankees
Polo Grounds
Ray Chap
Cleveland Indians
Mays
Tigers
Detroit
Jennings
White Sox
Kid Gleason
Dempsey Spawns Crazed Harbor Town Fandom in Benton Harbor
The arrival of Champion Jack Dempsey and Billy Miske turns Benton Harbor into a boxing buzz town. Training camps dot the outskirts while locals flock to see promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons pace the scene. Residents hail a Labor Day event as a turning point for Michigan sports prestige.
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Benton Harbor
Benny Leonard
Charley White
Jack Dempsey
Billy Miske
Burg
Jack
Dempsey
Miske
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Will ballparks curb bottle throwing to stem epidemic
Editorial notes that ballparks including the Polo Grounds may need to curb soft drink sales to halt a wave of bottle throwing. It cites incidents during Giants Phillies double bill and Tigers Yankees games, and mentions New York fans applauding Carl Mays on his return despite the Ray Chapman tragedy.
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Brooklyn
New York Polo Grounds
Giants
Phils
Tigers
New York
Nallin
Ty Cobb
Carl Mays
Ray Chapman
Mays
Casper Stampede Brings Big Wrestling Boxing and Marathon
Casper Wyo August 27 The Casper Stampede opens Sunday with a busy Labor Day program Monday featuring the Tribune marathon under A A U auspices from 2 pm to 2 45 pm at Natrona County fairgrounds. A finish match pits Jack Taylor against John Freberg and a six round boxing bout. Big Jack last fought Martinson two months ago.
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Casper
Wyo
Casper Daily Tribune
Tribune
Natrona County Fair
Jack Taylor
John Freberg
Chicago
Mooney Opens Philadelphia Shop After Matchmaker Success
John Ny Mooney, famed for arranging National club matches here last season, has been booked by the Olympia Athletic Club and will open a shop immediately in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Mooney
Olympia Athletic Club
American Olympic performance prompts call for broader sprint talent
Antwerp report notes America won overall but lagged in flat events. Head coach Jack Moakley urges developing runners beyond stars, tapping public and high school youth. Discussion also mentions Woodring's surprise 200 meters win and ancient Egypt inkstand acquisition by the British Museum.
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Antwerp
America
Mhead
Jack Moakley
Moakley
Edwards
England
Harl Eby
Shields
Albert Hill
London
Rudd
Jose Ray
Ray
Woodring
White Sox visit Department of Agriculture during stay
Washington reporters note the Chicago White Sox players toured the Department of Agriculture facilities during their stay, contrasting their appearance with farm imagery and highlighting an unusual stop on the trip.
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Washington
White Sox
Department of Agriculture
Baseball batsmen weigh helmets as protection after beaning deaths
Baseball owners debate batter headgear after Ray Chapman’s fatal injury at the Polo Grounds. A helmet like naval aviators wear is proposed to shield the batter from dangerous bean balls. Some players warn it may never leave the discussion stage.
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Ray Chapman
Cleveland Star
Polo Grounds
Frank McQuade
New York National League
Tuck Turner
Cleveland
Joe Boehling
Washington
Chick Fewster
Yankees
Mets
Wisconsin Girl Mildred Goemans Becomes Noted Swimmer
At eight years old Mildred Goemans of De Pere crosses the Fox River 1,200 feet wide against a swift current with a breast stroke. Her father John Goemans, famed for diving, guides in a rowboat as Mildred chats along. If progress continues, she may rival famed mermaids like Annette Kellerman.
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de Pere
Wis
Goeman
John Goemans
Mildred
American Writing Paper Mills
Goemans
Annette Kellerman
Heavy Crane Leaves Northwestern Team for Weight Loss
Au Sable native John Crane of Au Tora weighs 260 pounds and leaves Northwestern University football prospects to work at a Carbondale tie plant to slim down. He hopes to regain football eligibility and play another season.
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Duquoin
Ill
Northwestern University
John Crane
Au~ Tora
Carbondale
Sox Wilt Not Aid Movement Against Mays
The Chicago White Sox refuse to back Cleveland’s bid to strike against pitcher Carl Mays. Manager Huggins of the Yankees had nominated Mays to pitch against Chicago, and the White Sox did not object. The article notes the Japanese Red Cross reaching nearly 2,000,000 members.
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SOX
Mays
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Carl Mays
Huggins
Yankees
White Sox
Red Cross
Baseball Scores Across Leagues With Doubleheaders
Summary of multiple games from the National and American Leagues including Pittsburgh vs Boston, Cincinnati vs New York in long extra innings, St. Louis versus Philadelphia, and Washington versus Cleveland. The box results list runs hits and errors with pitchers noted for several matchups.
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Jon
Brooklyn
Eee
Cincinnati Sone
New York
Pittsburgh Cane
Chicago
St. Louis
Boston Tee
Philadelphia
Hee
Cleveland Ae
Washington Eee
Boston
Sene
Detroit Be Ene
Philadelphia Eee
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
R. H
Hendrix
Carter
O'Farrell
Pfeffer
Miler
Cooper
Schmidt
Oeschger
O’neil
R. H. Nn
Schupp
Haynes
Dilhoefer
Clemmons
Pennock
Karrand
Walters
Davis
Shanker
Severeid
Mays
Quinn
Ruel
Cicotte
Wilkinson
Kee
Schalk
Washington
Obadetengaernch
Actosta
Gharrity
Ehmke and Stanage
Cleveland
Naylor
Bigbee
Perkins
Bagby
Cheyenne High to Begin Football Practice This Fall
Cheyenne High School's football squad plans early workouts under coach B Claar. With veterans returning and new players entering fall, he aims for a stronger team and even two squads. Games set at Frontier Park with special streetcar service for spectators. opener likely Sept 26.
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Cheyenne High School
B. Claar
Claar
Frontier Park
Milwaukee Boxing Promoter Plans Australian Tour
Tom Andrews books a new Bantamweight Featherweight and Lightweight lineup for an Australian tour with a fresh set of fighters to showcase. The promoter targets international exposure and promote athletic talent on the global stage.
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Milwaukeee
Tom Andrews
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