Rise of Gleason clan sparks season intrigue in baseball
In New York the Gleason clan’s rapid ascent from seventh to near top reshapes the American League pennant race. Henry L. Farrell notes Chicagos White Sox form a dangerous dark horse as Yanks manager Miller Huggins and Cleveland’s Tris Speaker weigh their chances.
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Raymond to face Orioles in Saturday exhibition
The Erie celebrities return two years after. Raymond will oppose the Orioles while his brother Fritz mans the second base. Stevanson leads the infield. Emiling in left and Herbst at hot corner. Welsh, Billy’s brother, may start on the mound with Trabinger backing him. If Welsh is unable to pitch Sweeney or Dayman could start. The game begins at 8 and tops Merchants Day events. Dowhey brings a strong Oil City nine for a weekend doubleheader, billed as Venango county’s finest amateur squad.
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Johnny Dundée Retains Junior Lightweight Title
Johnny Dundée won a 15 round decision over Sharkey to retain the junior lightweight championship. Frank Genaro, former Olympic flyweight champion, defeated Pancho Villa in a 12 round decision in Sky City. Jack Martin of Philadelphia won against Mike Credell of Toledo with a foul in the third round in Philadelphia.
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Yesterday's Home Run Hitters Lead Off Big Wins
Babe Ruth struck his fourteenth grand slam homer as the Yankees beat the Indians 10 to 3 in the opener and 11 to 3 in the second. Art Nehl notched his eleventh straight win for the Giants over the Pirates with a 6 to 3 score. Dodgers 14, Robins 2. White Sox beat Athletics 9 to 5. In the American League Philadelphia 6, New York 10, Cleveland 3. For sale notices appear for a 1918 touring car and a Mikevoler at Northwest Street in OD Skinner.
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Willard Dempsey heavyweight title bout eyed for September
New York reports Willard is to sign terms with Tex Rickard to meet Jack Dempsey for the heavyweight championship. The bout is planned for September in New York or Jersey City. Dempsey and Rickard reportedly agree. Willard expected to sign after a public confrontation.
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Montgom ery knocked out by foul ball at Polo Grounds
Mrs Helen Montgomery of New York was knocked unconscious by a foul ball hit by Everett Scott. After revival she watched the second game and had the ball autographed by Scott. In London Georges Carpentier clashed with a stagehand during filming. In Chicago Rocky Kansas showed X ray evidence of a fractured left arm from his fight with Benny Leonard.
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