Tennis players go off to war in wartime tournament
A July report from Worton notes Harvard stars Arthur Somer and F. P. Magoun Jr. may join national guard units as World War I draws players away from a Middle States tournament in Orange New Jersey. Colston brothers and others with prior war service are also headed to military duty, affecting competition.
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Noted Lexington horseman buys Frigerio for 12000
Eri Bradley of Lexington purchases Frigerio from W K Baker for 12000 dollars. The four-year-old colt has won six straight races and is billed as one of the fastest of his age. Both Kelly and Frigerio are eligible to compete for the Laton trophy race in Cincinnati on July 5.
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Braves Reach Twenty Five One Run Games Record
Boston July 4 The Braves have played 25 one run games this season with a mix of wins and losses that could set a record. The team’s record against opponents includes Brooklyn 1–4 Chicago 2–2 Cincinnati 0–2 New York 6–2 Pittsburgh 0–2 Philadelphia 0–2 St Louis 1–. One run results show Brooklyn 2–1 Chicago 2–2 Cincinnati 4–4 New York 2–6 St Louis 9–2. Freddie Welsh and Charney White contest set for July 21 in St Paul with a ten round bout and ringside weighing 154 pounds.
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Head of New British Drive on West Front
Gen Sir Douglas Haig leads British forces breaking German lines on a sixteen mile west front. The report notes personal command and rapid advances as troops press forward amid heavy fighting.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
Yesterday's games featured batterier names and lineups across major and minor leagues with unsettled results. Several doubleheaders and postponed matches due to wet grounds were noted including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, Washington, and Western League reports.
Evers Struggles With Lame Arm in Braves Setback
Johnny Evers, Boston Braves shortstop, again in hard luck as a lame throwing arm causes pain and may sideline him for weeks. He has endured years of injuries including previous hospital stays and a pneumonia attack that felled him last winter.
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Dramatic Orpheum Show Promises Turbulent Romance
A melodrama titled Poor Gir Bob features Miss Mary Keogh in the lead with Dr L Dick Charles Meyers and Miss Ova Jack. The production blends a dramatic sea tale of temptation with vaudeville numbers and interludes as it tours the Orpheum circuit. The article hints at a mysterious jungle setting and a life changing dilemma.
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