Simmons and Cuyler Lead In Batting Rush Across Leagues
Al Simmons moves to second in American League batting as Connie Mack’s outfielder fans in six straight games, while Honus Cuyler powers the Pirates in the National League chase. The article details top batters and fielding leaders, noting Simmons, Speaker, Heilmann, Cobb, Williams, Meusel, and others, along with base stealing marks and recent slumps.
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Tris Speaker
Associated Press
Chicago
Simmons
Connie Mack
Milwaukee
Athletics
Philadelphia Star
Indians
Harry Heilmann
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Ken Williams
Browns
Meusel
Yankees
Johnny Mostil
White Sox
H. Rice
St. Louis
Sisler
Lamar
Philadelphia
Wingo
E. Rice
Washington
J. Sewell
Cleveland
Collins
Combs
New York
Hale
Hazen Cuyler
Pirates
Cuyler
Pirate
Max Carey
Carey
Hogers Hornsby
Cardinals
Jimmy Bottomley
George Harper
Phillies
Blades
St. Louis Fo
Hornsby
Wills to Meet McKane for National Tennis Title
In Forest Hills on August 22 1930 Helen Wills the defending champion meets Kathleen McKane of Britain in the nationals final. Both advanced after three set semi finals with Wills defeating Eleanor Goss and McKane overcoming Molla Mallory in a hard fought match.
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Associated Press
Forest Hills
N. Y
Britain
America
Helen Wills
Kathleen McKane
England
Eleanor Goss
New York
Miss Wills
George W. Wightman
Mary K. Browne
Dorothea Lambert- Chambers
E. H. Harvey
May Sutton Bundy
Elizabeth Ryan
Marion Z. Jessup
Wilmington
Del
Miss McKane
McTigue and Slattery Score Impressive Wins
In New York on August 22 Mike McTigue former champion won a twelve round decision over Young Marullo of New Orleans to regain prestige. Jimmy Slattery of Buffalo scored an easy six round victory against Ty Rosenbloom of New York.
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Associated Press
New York
Mike McTigue
Jimmy Slattery
Buffalo
N. Y
New Orleans
Young Marullo
Slattery
Ty Rosenbloom
Baltimore boxer to box Loy Mitchell in Philadelphia bout
Joe Dundeo of Baltimore is matched with Loy Mitchell the junior welterweight champion in a ten round decision bout to be held in Philadelphia on September 21.
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Baltimore
Joe Dundee
Loy 4
Mitchell
Philadelphia
St Louis Course Tests Lady Golfers In National Championship
St Louis Country Club hosts the 29th Women’s Amateur National Championship September 28 to October 3 with a challenging course praised by Art W. Longworth. Noted staff amateurs Jesse Guilford Bobby Jones Willie Hunter and Bob Gardner played here in 1921. Entry demand expected to set records. clubhouse access begins September 21 with lockers issued by application order. The winner earns a year’s possession of the Robert Cox cup plus a gold medal. runner up silver. other semi finalists receive bronze medals.
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the Commercial Tribune
ST. Louis
St. Louis Country Club
Art W. Longworth
Jesse Guilford
Bobby Jones
Willie Hunter
Bob Gardner
Robert Cox
Beulah Park Race Day Results Summary
Racing at Beulah Park reports multiple races with purses around 600 dollars. Winners include Spontaneous in race three with a time near 1 08 4-5, Roma in race two, Rotarian and Helen G. among top finishers. Sixth and seventh races feature Johnny Overton and Coffield with strong payouts, track noted as fast and weather clear.
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Super Lady
All There
Maat Lucky Lou
Propaganda
Accouchle Il
Mark Denunzio
Day of Peace
The
Scholar
Spontaneous
Allen
Bill McCloy
Jerg
Corbett
Havana
Electric
Castlereagh
Knot Grass
Satana
Fernandes
Streight
Roma
Petracca
H. Johnston
H. G’ner
Berg
John Joseph
Good Morning
Bob Prater
Frontiersman
Cru Alva
Bridget O'Grady
Virginia
Loldwin
Burgh Abbey Eye
Helen G
Ayerratt
Les
HigheSkip
Renita
Mercedes
Roiville
Bankers
John A. Scott, Jr
C’m’t
Johnny Overton
D'lea
Little Clair
Peace Pal
F. Moore
Mason Towle
War Garden
Gold Leaf
Walter Dant
Fast Boy
Ossaleen
Coffield
West
Crystal Ford
Hileman
Isaman
Tomahoi
Kentucky Rose
Honest Mose
Hawthorne Race Results First Through Sixth
The Hawthorne meet lists results across six races with weights, jockeys, and finishing positions. Notable mentions include Auntie Millin leading in the first, Maddy breaking the track record in the fourth, and Sherman disqualified in the fifth race after nearly knocking Silver Slippers down.
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St. Pl
Millin
Eaton
Schaefer
Parnell Lad
Mary Dear
Whirl Wind
Samatuga
Pognip
Rosa Greener
Little Phil
Guinea Gold
Lubreck
Tom P
Power
Wawona
Raw
San Altos
Rival
St. Rt
Alborak
Hoagland
Fator
Kent’kyard
Princ’ss
Dor
Catslan
Hourmore
General Thatcher
Maddy
Rogers Park
Prince Tu Tu
Bichin
Se’fer
Elizabeth K
Smith
Sherman
Alexander Moore
Stine
Atone
Talequa
Venus
Brunell
Wong Bok
Jubal Early
Bosh
Mson
MacDonald Smith Wins Western Open Golf Crown
MacDonald Smith of New York captured the Western Open title at Youngstown by shooting 281 for 72 holes, tying the course record with 66 in the final round and finishing four others at 287. Bill Mehlhorn, Chicago, equaled the Youngstown CC 66 but fell to second. Eddie Held and others posted strong scores as play set multiple records.
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Associated Press
Youngstown
MacDonald Smith
New York Today
Bill Mehlhorn
Chicago
Youngstown Country Club
Smith
Idle Wild Club
Jock Hutchison
Memphis
Mehlhorn
Eddie H
St. Louis
Amon
Densmores Shute
Huntington
W. Va
Held
Calumet Club
Chick Evans
Minnesoo
Emmet French
Walter Hagen
Leo Diegel
John Farrell
William Klein
New York
Ray Derr
Cincinnati
Craig Wood
Louisville
Densmore Shute
al Watrous
Grand Rapids
Francis Gallett
Milwaukee
Larry Nabholtz
Cleveland
Erlinger dog races show multiple placings and records
Results from a dog racing card list first through eighth races at Erlanger. Notable finishes include Miami Dane fastest in three miles, Sleepy Rover winning the quarter mile, Jolly Roller and Knight of Glen setting track records, and several dogs like Uproar and Tecumseh Mac among also ran entries.
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Miami Dane
Fremont
Fast Black
Fireman
Dock Dan
Jack Knife
Alice
Dot Parton
Sleepy Rover
Cecil
Lulu
Kerry
Junea
Oe Jolly Roller
Nick Baker
Lady Sure
Lady Buck
Ballindara
Kelly
Buzz
Geeries
Jack Walton III
Matt Brady
Master Mason
Oakland Low
Jennie Satan
Herman the Great
Lord Wellington
Tecumseh Chief
Racing Lane
Jimmy
Midnight Joe
Navillus
Red Charter
Judas III
Oh Boy
Tecumseh Mac
Blue Malt
Nent
Buck
Freddie
Harry Chinn
St. Patrick's
Sunrise Dream
Cavalier
Erlanger Entries Dog Races and World Record
Sets rest of per card races and a report on Fanny Rosenfeldt setting a new world record for women 220 yards in Toronto. She ran 26 seconds, shaving two fifths of a second off the prior mark.
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Toronto
Fanny Rosenfeldt
Toronto Ladies‘ Athletic Club
Cony Island Race Chart Second Race Summary
Four races detailed with winners, purses, and times. Just Fine wins fifth race while Idle Hour Stable’s Idle Hour and Brown Sugar lead in the Cincinnati Post Handicap. Sixth and seventh races feature Rock and Rye and Laveen delivering strong finishes amid broad field.
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Idle Hour Farm
Br. c
Brown Prince N
Wes
St.Odds Brown Sugar
S. Griffin
Idle Hour F. Stable
Tangara
Insteaes
S.N. Holman
McCov
H. P. Headley
Sir Peter
D. Connelly
M. Goldblatt
Mies
C. W. Riedinger
Caractus
Arcady
King Nadi
Courageous
Lucky Drift
Boon Companion
Sweep Park
Contract
Australia defeats Japan to take Davis Cup final round
In Brookline Australia outplayed Japan four matches to one to advance to face France for the European zone winner. John Hawke and Takeichi Harada split the final two singles, while Patterson and Harada impressed at times against Fukuda and Patterson respectively.
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Harada Downs Patterson
Brookline
Mass
Japan
Australia
France
John B. Hawk
Masanoisuke Fukuda
Takeichi Harada
Gerald Patterson
Hawkes
Fukuda
Harada
Patterson
Anzac
Westernee Lincoln Triumphs Over Igee City 11–3
Des Moines defeated Joseph C. Renter 9 to 1. Tulsa Omaha won 13 to 8 against Wickit.
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Westernee
Lincoln
Igee City
Des Moines
Joseph C. Renter
Tulsa
Omaha
Wickit
Johnston and Norton Set for Newport Finals on Grass
In Newport, William M. Johnston of San Francisco defends his title as he faces Brian I. C. Norton of St. Louis in the Newport invitation final on the grass at the Newport Casino. Johnston beat Manuel Alonso 9-7 6-4 6-2 to reach the final. Norton beat Clarence J. Griffin 6-3 6-2 6-2.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. J
William M. Johnston
San Francisco
Newport Casino
Brian I. C. Norton
St. Louis
Johnston
Manuel Alonso
Norton
Clarence J. Griffin
Griffin
Ray Casey
Walter Wesbrook
Harvey B. Snodgrass
California
Casey
Manuelo Alonso
Edward Flaguer
Joe Anderson Set to Meet Bobby Barrett in Redland Field Card
Thirty two rounds of boxing head Redland Field tomorrow night with Joe Anderson of Covington facing Bobby Barrett of Philadelphia in the main event. The card includes Dominick Petrone vs Lou Bloom in six rounds and several six and four round bouts with Lou Baumann refereeing.
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Redland Field
Joe Anderson
Covington
Bobby Barrett
Philadelphia
Anderson
Barrett
é@ach
Dominick Petrone
Lou Bloom
Young’ Gordina
Wes Merrifield
Young Menifee
Cowboy Harris
Billy McCann
Johnny Bass
Lou Baumann
Riverside to Host Two Ten Round Fights Next Week
The Riverside Athletic Club announces two ten round bouts for next week. K. O. Mars meets Tony Sanders and Sammy Sandow faces Spider Lewis next Monday night August 31. Promoters promise hard hitting main events.
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Riverside
K. O. Mars
Tony Sanders
Sammy
Sandow
Spider Lewis
Riverside Athletic Club
Yanks Acquire Infielder From Duluth
Walter Gilbert of Duluth who played third base for St. Joseph in the Western League has been sold to the New York Yankees for 15000 dollars and will report to Miller Huggins next spring.
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YANKS
Associated Press
Duluth
Minn
Walter Gilbert
St. Joseph
New York Yankees
Miller ‘Huggins
Favorites Score In Opening Round At Terrace Park
The third annual Miami Valley Journey opened at Terrace Park with local singles matches. Middleton DeCamp beat William Ward in three sets while Archie McCallum defeated E H Carlton. Other results featured O D Roemler, Arthur Lockhorn, Dexmar brothers, and several defaults with a crowded day ahead.
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Miami Valley
Terrace Park
Middleton DeCamp
William Ward
Hyde Park
Archie McCallum
E. H. Carlton Battle
McCallum
Carlton
Co. D. Roemler
Wyoming
B. Franklin
Arthur Lockhorn
Lee Caffe
Dexmar Brothers
Losantiville
Fred
W. T. Wendelein
Howard
B.walker
Indian Hill
Wooster Pike
Middleton
DeCamp
A Charles Meyers
T. Hayward
Windsor race day results roll through six claiming events
The program lists six races with payouts and finishing orders. Jack Altander wins the first, True American places in the second, Gun Sight tops the third, Breslauer leads the fourth, Edisto wins the fifth, and By Moon takes the sixth. Various contenders and scratches noted, with times near 1 13 and 1 41 for track distances.
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Arriola
Lene O'Quality
Peninsular Boy
Oh Girl
Louise Clair
Western Ally
Wandering Jimmie
Little Mary II
Star Wonder
Adon Life
Motor Man
Rippitoe
Ray Baden
Glendora
Pee Rere
Unusual
Ixie Baden
Eam
Oakland
Miami Clover Leaf
Mr. Pinker
Mischief Maker
Bill
Pinky
I Moss Richelieu
London
Wild Bill
Judgment
Redadda
King Shuffler
Joe Roundup
Jennie Satan
Kiowa W
Dome
Peter Pan
Oakland Book
Jack Autumn
Jeff Clarke
Ioe Brannigan
Cherry Pie
Rolling Bud
Frank Ridge
Ginger Snap
Jimmy
Oakland Heart
Black Parton
Belle
Ben See IL
Big Bob
Wildest Dillon
Sawbuck
Cannon Ball
Poete
J. T. Ney
Br. c
Everest
Ten Pin
J. M. . Value
Wts
Sam Mengel
D. “Connelly
J. T. Looney
C. R. Hood
Padis
Dee Esle
J. McCoy
F. Polson
Burke
Gassaway
Lieut
Rust
Wallace
S.N. Holman
Pablo
Show Am Mengel
Pyroot
Jack Altander
Stott
Haze
Smith
Spring Branch
B’rassa
Alss
Julia
Botch
Nsonville
Miss Blaze
D’son
Clem Theissen
Chalmers
Elemental
Scott
Triumph
Black Sand
Chesterbrook
Grace Troxler
Dawson
Erica
Fisher
Fornova
Csecra
Lisbo
Claver
Erickson
kKickapoo
Davenport
Foretar
Detroit
Cleveland
Edisto
Ieutenant II
Schwartz
Deronda
Abel
D Paty
Firm Friend
Golden Rule
Hayward
Fies
Truce
Moon
Gore
Lee
Atande
War’Man
Sarko
Lucky Strike
Chantey Poised for Latonia Championship Bid at Saratoga
Special Dispatch notes Chantey, a Whiteny stable three year old, shaping into peak condition for the Latonia Championship at Kentucky Jockey Club. The colt may also run in Saratoga Cup and Lawrence Realization as he targets Kentucky. Other Whitney runners Hedgefence and Stirrup Cup split prospects, with Backbones and Courageous also in focus for fall action.
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Commercial Tribune
Saratoga Springs
Quatrain
Broadway
Jones
Saratoga Racing
Kentucky Jockey Club
James Rowe
Payne Whitney
Chantey
Kentucky
Saratoga
Dangerous
Gifford A. Cochran
Licked Swope
Silver Fox
Hisself
Stirrup Cup
Belmont Park
Mrs. Payne Whitney
Hedgefence
Whisk Broom II
Homely
Vincent Powers
Cleopatra
Corcyra
Latonia
Watch
Damaska
John P. Grier
Rockminster
Friar Rock
Mallard
Lawrence Realization
Kai Sang
Bunting
Lucky Play
Pommern
Newmarket
Pennant
Enchanting
Backbone
Coventry
Almadel
Rowe
Louisville
Flying Ebony
America
H. P. Whitney
Mose Goldblatt
Courageous
Whiskbroom
Courage
Jamburg
Stamina
Goldblatt
Pirates seize lead with two wins in pennant chase
In Chicago on August 22, the Pirates crushed the Giants 8 to 1 and edged them 2 to 1 to widen their NL lead to five games. The Athletics overwhelmed the White Sox 6 to 1 while shellacking Detroit 20 to 5, keeping Washington atop the AL standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Pirates
New York
Giants
Pec Cs
de Anentala
Philadelphia Athletics Today
Chicago White Sox
Athletics
Senators
Detroit
Washington
Panecaldeke
Saratoga Race Day Results Highlights
Report covers multiple races at Saratoga with results and odds. Notable finishes include Big Blaze at 3-5 in race one, Freya 8-1 in race two, and Enjoyment at 5-2 in race seven. Scratches noted include Priscilla Ruley and Son Ami among others. track listed as fast.
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al Simmons
Burns
Boston
Fournier
Brooklyn
Stock
Wrightstone
Cox
Bressler
J. Wilson
Barnhart
McTigue
Box Mitchell
Beulah Park
Hawthorne
Bill Melhorne
Ray Derris
Erlanger
Gros
G. N.anale
Ng Toy
JJ Manale
St. Odd PR
Clesceahastibenriccebeeorts
Rone Deekendicheows
Wuhu
Quince
Million
Quince Bud
Glory
J. H. Nicholson
Ch. c
Polygon
Sebsee Jackeyster
St.Odds Rock and Rye
Colonel Wagner
Midnight’ Rose
Trier
Kit
Red Seth
Rocky
Kee
Bree
Br. F
Black Toney
Friendship
Goldblatt Rg If
N. Holman
Oors & Galvin
Buttin
Alley
Shire
C. E. Hamilton
Vultain Park
Sidius Bedell
Laveen
Nassau
Jack Ray
Wrack Ray
Vulcain Park
P. Jones
Foiwater—Lachetto
St.Oddad
Bootsie
Goa
Lord Meize
Seston
Scobiens
Tinker Toy
Griffi
Giles
Maymorn
Lord Meise
Sanaue
Isie
Eld Ae
Lord Else
Lough Foyle
K. Patterson
St. Dock
Hastings J. A
Antonia
Oan
C. Hooper
Brubeau
S. Hebert
Prudy
McCoy
W. F. Pélson
E. Dunkinson
Ormzleigh
Aeneeeeneeneerens
A. Lacos Reeweenels
Reliable
Ormaleigh
de Camp
Ward
McCallum Downs
Zithmerman
R. Critchell
Willard Beckman
L. P. Brintnall
Archie. "McCallum
E. H. Carlton
Glitter Taylor
Walter Hanes
Dan ”Aaaenebin
Gilbert McDuff
Charles Blanchard
Lawrence Richman
Frank Payne
J. Elsbernd
Fom Long
Dennis Ryan
O. D. Roemler
Pat Wrinus
John Cosby
s_Heineeras
Frank D
Ellie Flax
W. M. Robbins
Oo Rice
F. B. Cooper
Oakhorn
Lee Caffee
Joab Mehl
J. R. Wordtack Fredsen
Ie Eee Oexman
B. Walker
Bob Harkness
Roger Hannaford
Ames Benedict
Hy Fenton
T. A. Herron
Abe Tennenbaum
Don Gateh
J. M. Kugler
J. Cull
Femamta
Tom Gaither
A. Schroeder
O. C. Apgar
John Ahrens
D. H. Seiwers
William G. Cook
Phil Mers
Cliff Harkness
R. Kroger
E. K. Uerdeman
R. E. Greiwe
Louis Tuke
L. Teichmoeller
S. R. Irish
Vance Towler
Steve Gerard
N. S. Aagensen
Alf Zimmerman
Williard Beckman
Edw. Swick
Gordon Small
H. Jensen
Ralph Stacey
A. Helaskede
Robert Ebersole
Freeman Kirkwood
L. Freeman
F. Winkler
Turpin Gerard
F. Johnson
D. Corbett
James Dugan
Peter Grimm
D. A. Wilson
Dr. Reese
L. Taylor
Frank Kronange
Ray Christopher
W. Tobin
Glenn Johnston
Charles Schmidt
Don Gatch
Karl Klein
J. Cull Russell
J. Brastes
C. Campbell
Larry Gossing
James Chapman
Freeman-Winkler
T. Gerard-Johnson
Corbett-Dugan
Wilson-Grimm
Christopher-Tobin
Irish-Towler
L. Taylor-Reese
Howard Dexman
Kronange
C. Taylor
Cook-Meyers
Harkness
Windsor
Big Blaze
Johnson
McAfee
Valador
Sunsini
Pepp
Priscilla Ruley
Carol
Freya
Hudgins
Brs Donnelly
Catro
Ohnny Comenett
Ao Cathni
Houlihan
Beck-Aitemeuilane
Wampee
Golden Spire
Callahan
Roland
McAuliffe
Panic
Peer Saratoga
St. Pi
Fredden Rock
Ken’dy
MacCarthy More
Esc’t
McNair
Cinema
Celidon
Lancaster
Merchants and Citizens
Apple Cross
Coltisleti
Helvetia
McDermott
Blackamoor
Remedy
Araby
Lane
Cupid’s Curse
Cockrill
Cutie Mac
Taffy Girl
Ladhen
Mickey Free
Enjoyment
Flyman
Coltilleti
Brelidon
Foch
Banco
Seat Weather Love
Amber Jack
Fatal
Ami
Harvey
Mate
Thunder Clap
Sarmaticus
Colti Iso
Powhatan
Blondin
Navigator
Federal
Sande
Bucky Harris
Chocolate Soldier
Winsome Bay
Bronx
High Bridge
Cincinnati and Suburban Bell Telephone Co
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