Unclear sport tie and league notes from early season
A chaotic sports page details a canceled Davis Cup term match between Vinnie Ainkinas and Tilly Joleton at Hurest Mills and a U S Lawn Tennis Association decision pending. It also covers a damaged match with injuries feared, Tim Preece’s performance for the Sun Eagles, plus numerous baseball and football notes about teams, scores, players, and upcoming schedules from the era.
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Vinnie Ainkinas
Tilly Joleton
Hurest Mills
U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Johnston
Richards
Hieset Mien
Nwo
Hiker Hart
Tlw
Pirates and Giants Open Crucial Series in New York Clash
The Pirates visit the Giants in a four game set in Pittsburgh’s next leg of the pennant race. The Giants stumble after a rough stretch, dropping six of seven, while the Pirates ride a four and a half game edge into the clash. The memory of two years ago’s late collapse fuels the spotlight on McGraw’s club and looming NL stakes.
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Pirates
New York
Giants
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
McGraw
St .Louis
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Aly
Rain Delays Baseball Contests Across Towns
Heavy rains disrupted multiple Sunday games as Erie All Stars and Titusville Independents paused their clash at Lake Canadohia after a 2 1 defeat the day before. Meadville Machinists beat Donora Athletics 8 1 behind Cunningham’s solid pitching while crowds swelled at Celeron Park hampering Jamestown’s schedule and Warren Collegians could not play.
Ruth Removed for Pinch Hitter in Yankees White Sox Game
Babe Ruth was removed for a pinch hitter in an Yankee White Sox game. Veach entered to bat in the eighth after Ruth strained his back in Saturday’s game. The Titusville Independents beat the Erie All Stars 2 to 1 in a 1 hour 12 minute game.
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United Press
York
Babe Ruth
Benebhi
Yankees
White Sox
Veach
Tim
Titusville Independents
Erie All Stars
New Golf Rule To Interest Corry Players
New rule issued by the U S Golf Association with the Royal and Ancient Club of St Andrews permits a player to defer a stroke if the ball is moved by the club on the first swing in a hazard as long as the player does not improve the ball’s position or aid future play. The ruling bars any penalty if the stroke is made without intent to gain advantage.
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New York
Fules
United States Golf Association
Royal and Ancient Club
St Andrews
Scotland
Argentine Girl Starts Fourth Channel Attempt
Lillian Harrison from Buenos Aires began her fourth bid to swim the English Channel from Cape Gris Nez at 12 12 pm. Accompanied by trainer Lot and with Gertrude Ederle among spectators, Harrison faced cold currents and improving but challenging weather as she hoped to beat the 20 mile crossing.
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United Preas
Cape Gris Ney
France
Lillian Harrison
Angie Argen
Gertrude Ederle
England
Miss Harrison
Pros Suffer Fourth Straight Loss to Lorally Tellunga
The Erie Pros lost 9 to 6 to Lorally Tellunga in a game marked by Lauers pitching to the ninth inning before Verne Group relieved him and held the Ohioans hitless. Gorey started the game at Teft field and collected hits in five at bats.
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Erie
Joke Ends in Two Arrests at Guard Encampment
In New Haven on August 10 two National Guardsmen from the New Haven Grays, Sergeant Donald B. MacMaster and Corporal Leste, face possible court martial after an explosion of mustard gas bombs at the Governor's foot guard encampment in Niantic. The bombs, planted as a “practical joke,” were placed on the parade ground and in a tent used by Dr. Willis H. Crowe, a city official, and four other men from New Haven and Bridgeport.
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New Haven
Conn
Niati
Donald B. MacMaster
Leste
Bridgeport
Early Adventurers Reach Pacific Coast in 1798
In summer of 1798 Alexander Mackenzie, Montreal fur trader and explorer, crossed the Rocky Mountains and entered British Columbia reaching the Pacific coast on June 22. He opened a route north of Mexico for European travelers while Captain Vancouver charted the BC coast at the same time.
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Alexander Mackenzie
Montreal
Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Pacific
Mexico
Captain Vancouver
Shade Defeats Schoell In San Francisco Bout
Dave Shade defeated Frankie Schoell in a ten round open air bout before 18 000 fans in San Francisco. Shade used pressure and speed to edge Schoell who drew blood and traded blows mainly in the middle rounds. Schoell won rounds two three four and seven while Shade won one six eight nine and ten with the eleventh tied.
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Corry
Fang
San Francisco
Dave Shade
Wisher
Timmy Slattery
Huffaio
New York
Frankile Schoell
Duimy
Bison City
Shade
Jimmy Slattery
Hainline
Frankie Schoell
Buffalo
Schoell
Pune
Schuell
Frankie
Schivell
Hee
Schott
Sehbell
Share
Thenockout
Schoal
National League Yesterday's Results And Standings
New York defeated Cincinnati 4 to 8 while Chicago routed Boston 14 to 1. Philadelphia beat Boston 4 to 1, and Chicago played St Louis with an unclear result. Standings show Pittsburgh 02 39814, New York 60 45, Cincinnati 48, Brooklyn 48, St Louis 65, Philadelphia 40, Chicago 58, Boston 43. Today's schedule lists Boston at Chicago, Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at Pittsburgh, Philadelphia at St Louis.
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New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
W. L. Pet
Pittsburgh
Cssejces
Incinnati
Brooklyn
St Lewi
Philadelphis
Hoston
St Louis
New Yorke
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
le Louis
Eas
Gamay
Pot 657 635 537 £ 00 495 409 an 295
A fragmentary OCR line presents a string of numbers and currency symbols. No clear event or person is identifiable. Summary limited to noting the unreadable numeric sequence and unclear context from the source.
Promoter Hints at Offing Soloman Renault Clash
Soloman taken ill with pleurisy forcing cancellation of the heavyweight bout against Jack Renault planned for Queensboro Stadium tonight. Jack Kearns, managing Dempsey and Walker, delayed arriving in New York to Thursday. Also slated feature bout in Coney Island stadium on August 25 pairs Sammy Mandell of Rockford with Lou Seeman of New York.
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United Press
New York
Jack Renault King
Soloman
Queensboro Stadium
Jack Kearns
Jack Dempsey
Mickey Walker
New Yorke
Dan McKerrick
Sammy Mandell
Rockford
Lou Seeman
Tomost
Coney Island
Johnstown Fends Off Aspirant For Dempsey Crown
In a river of garbled copy, a new heavyweight hopeful emerges as Johnstown pursues a Dempsey crown. The piece centers on Timmy, “Jimmy the Hoy Bandit,” a 15 to 28 year old from Cleveland NC with Navy service, vying for a manager and a shot at the heavyweight title as promoters seek a challenger to legendary champions.
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New York
Tumor i Johnston
Sin
Jimmy the Hoy Bandit
Seelsing
Timmy
Induater
Patie Te
Meg Colbirhul Opslinlus
Ystrell
Terry Scucalt
Ily
Ita
Dhromah
Johnston
Ess
Willard
Gifmny
Ike
Jimmy
Joe Sigmon
United States
Fish Maloney
Jack Sharkey
King Soloman
Jack Revault
Gene Tasmey
Harey Wills
Johnton
Comer
Cleveland
Navy
Helen Wills Wins Pair of Matches
United Press report notes tennis champion Helen Wills Moody defeats former champ Moffa Mallory and teams with Mary Browne to win two matches in the New York state championships. Also covers Wills Moody beating May Sutton Bundy and Elizabeth Ryan in doubles, detailing scores and opposing players.
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Helen Wills
United Prove Ryt
N.Y Aue Alter
Olor
Willy
Rawtional Tenis
Cageros Hohe
Yail
Chizapionshiy Fee
Mem Moffa ‘Mallory
Winirod
Mary K Browne
Cylifahuid
Miss Wile Wintus Gumbiey
Me May Sutton Bundy
Eligabevs
Rengwt
Agst
Watching the Scareboard By United Preset
A fragmented late edition note describes a sports event with unclear names and a key moment in extra innings. The text mentions Scareboard highlights, a pitcher, a triple, and a dramatic push into extra innings, but specific teams or outcomes are obscured by garbled OCR.
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United
Home Run Leaders by United Proas
The listing names top home run hitters including Hornsby Caras Williams Runway Harker Cube Mawel Vanhs Hortiailey Cataly Simmons Athleues Poummien Robie, highlighting a roster of standout players with strong power figures.
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United Proas
Honest Dealing and Highest Prices Rave Ad Claims
Fragmentary ad text promises honest dealing and high prices for pavers iron copper and truer wall Mey Hi Ween with a reference to Buphione 187W at Corey Wrench Roctory. Readable pieces indicate a sale or trade listing with unclear details and mixed product names.
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Pavers Iron
Copper Ant
Buphione 187W
Corey Wrench Roctory
Whenet
Leading Teams Fight For First In Loop Standings
In a tight schedule the leading teams jockey for top spot as Kurt, PR, and Lopurs clash in the evening card. Raymond faces Ble Con, while Willinger and the Standard Automa tics have a postponed matchup.
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Phe Tvanviers
Kurt
Lopurs
pHeénl
Hin
Vie Élvoutt
Hay
Toy Win
Fan Chasten
Hein
Eoam
Raymond Ollie Pitchier
Alaine
Gowdy Seeks Manager Post For Giants Insider
Aug 10 line notes show Hanks Gowdy, famed Giants catcher, traveling to Chicago and then Indianapolis as a candidate for the Columbus club manager post. Frank Walker of the Giants was sent to dust in part, while pitcher Sian mini followed the New York team.
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Hanks Gowsey
Giants
Chicago
Mmlersiewine
Columbus
Clwb
Renluelnye
Hiroweh
Hante
Columba
Frank Walker
Indianapolis
Sian _ mini
New Yorke
Jack Pry On Buffalo Card At Baseball Park Tonight
Salamanca middleweight Pry faces Jay Scoza in a six round bout at Baseball Park in Buffalo City tonight. Scoza has stopped many opponents and predicts a knockout, while Pry promises to box to a decision. Pry trained with Augie Carlson and others under Moore in Moore's gymnasium, with Moore confident Pry will win.
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Buffalo Boy
Jimmy Slattery
Tamestows
Jackery
Salamanca
Tommy Mobre
Jay Scorea
Buffalo
Baseball Park
Bison City
Scoza
Moore
Augie Carlson
Fim Cauve
Pry
Two Mexicans Die In McKeesport Rooming House Shooting
McKeesport Pa August 10 two Mexicans dead and one charged after a basement shooting at a rooming house. Ascension Cruz 82 is charged with murder after allegedly saying Who wants to die with me before opening fire killing Bruno Villareal 23 and Ignace Cacha. First name Bruno and Ignace appear in source.
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Mckeesport
Lust
Bruno Villareal
Ignace Cacha
Ascension Cruz
Cruzs
Crus
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