Western trip of east clubs could decide league finish
The piece foresees an exciting finish in the American League as eastern clubs embark on a crucial western swing. It notes Detroit’s twelve straight games against Boston New York and Philadelphia, and highlights Detroit and Detroit’s coming tests, while praising the Tigers when visitors falter. It warns of possible shifts as Boston New York Philadelphia and Detroit race for the pennant amid injuries and stamina concerns.
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Hughie Jennings
Philadelphia
Quakertown
Boston
New York
Detroit
Tigers
Mack
Morgan
Raiders
Yankees
Hughie
Night tennis tournament lights eyed in Norwich plans
The national rogue association of America plans its annual tournament in Norwich Connecticut beginning August 16. Four courts will be used with three lighted by electricity for night games. Philadelphia supports hosting the 1911 tourney.
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National Rogue Association of America
Norwich
Conn
Philadelphia
Scout Makes Good Triumph for Sam Ken
Sam Ken, a Philadelphia scout picked up by Kennedy, star shows another triumph as Louis is held to four hits and ends the game with control.
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Scout
Moore
Sam Ken
Philadelphia
Kennedy
Louis
Bronson Edges Krause In Eight-Round Battle
Ray Bronson of Indianapolis won a hard fought eight round decision over Johnny Krause of Philadelphia in Memphis. Krause grew strong late, weighing about the same as Bronson, while Bronson went the distance, drawing praise for his punching power and stamina. Referee O'Brien awarded the decision after a grueling bout.
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Memphis
Tenn
Ray Bronson
Indianapolis
Johnny Krause
Philadelphia
Bronson
Krause
O’brien
Leach Cross Challenges Battling Nelson to a Fight
New York dentist Leach Cross boasted he could beat Battling Nelson in a bout. Cross came to confront Nelson last Wednesday, but was attacked and left unconscious by Battling Hurley that night. cross plans to confront Nelson again with a supposed saw-back chair and anaesthetic, aiming to beat him.
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Leach Cross
New York
Nelson
Cross
Hurley
Pastorious Umpire Resigns After Assault Incident
Terre Haute Aug 2 Umpire Pas torious of the Central league resigns his post. No reason given though a week ago Courtney of the Terre Haute club assaulted him on the field. Courtney remains at large and no action has yet been taken by authorities in 26 towns.
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Pastorious
Terre Haucte
Courtney
Terre Haute
Ball Player as Umpire Elevates Major League Scouting
An experiment in major league baseball tempts star players to become umpires. William Dineen and Mal Euson, former pitchers, join umpiring staffs to improve relations with players and the public. Higher umpire salaries may attract more ex players, ensuring respect for calls and ongoing league trust over time.
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William Dineen
National League
Mal Euson
Dineen
Lke Mordecai
Brown
Mathewson
Kling
Sullivan
Harry Davis
May Quit O'Conner
Boston writers claim Jesse Burkett will manage the St. Louis Browns next season. Jack O'Connor dismisses the chatter, saying the talk changes nothing and he faces whatever comes.
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May
O’conner
Boston Way
Jesse Burkett
St. Louis Browns
Jack O’connor
Jack
Athletic Heart for Jeff Set In Cincinnati
Asa Townsend, former member of the Chicago athletic section, is noted as one of the leading figures in American track in Cincinnati on August 2. His influence and standing in the sport are highlighted as he continues to shape athletic circles.
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Jeff
Cincinnati
Asa Townsend
Chicago ‘Athletic
Infantile paralysis attacks Washington baseball pitcher
Washington August 2 William Hinrich pitcher for the Washington American team is hospitalized at Georgetown University Hospital with infantile paralysis. The 21 year old, who traveled from the Pacific coast, was treated for a paralyzed arm five days ago and is expected to be out for some time. Dr. S Clifford Cox confirmed the diagnosis after examining him Monday.
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Washington
William Hinrich
Washington American
Georgetown University Hospital
Clifford Cox
Hinrich
Pacific Coast
Tuesday's Games in Major Leagues and Minor Circuit
In American Association play Indianapolis visits St Paul while Columbus heads to Milwaukee Toledo plays Kansas City and Louisville visits Minneapolis In National League action St Louis meets Brooklyn Chicago faces New York Cincinnati takes on Boston Pittsburg plays Philadelphia In American League Washington goes to St Louis New York visits Cleveland Boston faces Detroit Philadelphia meets Chicago Central League matchups include Wehecting at South Bend Zanesville at area Rapids aneville at Ft Wayne erre Haute at Dayton.
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American Association
Minneapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Philadelphia St. Ouls
Brooklyn
Boston Weber
T. Philadelphia
Boston Ee
New York
Detroit
Cleveland Se
Washington
St. Chicago Louis
South Bend
Ooo
Ft. Wayne
Daston
Evansville
Terre Haute
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Louisville
National League
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Central League
Wehecting
Zanesville
Area Rapids
Aneville
Erre Haute
Dayton
Iillwaukees
National Apy Glen
Boste
Brookly
American Ene Tes
Goegzelt
Louis
Geetee
American Association Scores and Results Across Cities
Indianapolis and Boston games highlighted a dusty tally of scores with multiple teams listed in a fragmented format. The brief shows Kansas City Toledo Milwaukee Louisville and Minneapolis wins alongside New York Philadelphia Brooklyn Boston St Louis entries, suggesting a busy schedule across leagues without clear dates.
Jeffries Fight Record disputed as lost on foul claim
In New York on August 2 James J. Jeffries is described as knocked out in the ring with Jack Johnson credited for the decisive victory. Friends of Jeffries argue a foul by seconds caused the loss, while Tex Rickard and most witnesses say a knockout occurred and bets on a knockout were honored.
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New York
James J. Jeffries
K. QO
L. F
Tex Rickard
Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Jeff
Corbett-Sharkey
Don McVey
Corbett
George Dixon
Dave Sullivan
Sullivan
Rickard
Postseason Nine-Game Series Sought by Giants and Highlanders
Giants and Highlanders press for a nine game October series alternating venues at Polo Grounds and American League Park. President Farrell reportedly favors it while President Brush has not stated a position. Local fans crave the test, hoping it would rival the world series in interest.
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Giants
Highlanders
Polo Grounds
Farrell
Brush
Wages rise for Louisville & Nashville engineers
After a six week session the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers for Louisville and Nashville railway grants a 12 to 15 percent wage increase. Average daily earnings rise from about 4.05 dollars. In game longest, James Lil Sager of Elkhart Indiana has played 1,050 consecutive contests in the Central league as Evansville third baseman. Ed Walsh, star pitcher of the White Sox, is disheartened by recent reverses and his brother’s death.
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Louisville, Ky
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
James Lil Sager
Elkhart
Ind
Evansville
ED Walsh
Big Ed Walsh
White Sox
Speed Boys
Tennis 18 Best Exercise for Returning Players
Mike Murphy of the University of Pennsylvania argues that the best exercise for athletes returning after a break is tennis. He says the sport builds endurance, agility, and skill while rekindling competitive instinct.
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Mike Murphy
University of Pennsylvania
Cheney Holds Saints in Game of Dozen Innings
In St Paul Cheney won 3 2 in twelve innings as Hank Gehring baffled the Hoosiers. Cheney benefited from late runs by Bowerman and Autrey while McCormick, Clighey and Carr contributed for the Saints. A close defensive duel and a decisive twelfth inning finish sealed Cheney’s near miss for the Millers.
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St. Paul
Jones
Pete
Woodruff
Clark
Peeseee
McCormick
Ss Autrey
Ib Terete
Eeee
Boucher
Wrigley
Nies
Gebring
Liese
Indianapolis
H O Chadbourne
Eerene Williams
Hayden
Rf Carr
Delahanty
Bowerman
Ec March
Coffey
Terres Cheney
St. Paul Braenenee
Indianapolis Seas
Clarke
Autrey
Cheney
Williams
Carr
Saints
Minn
Hank Gehring
Hoosiers
Clighey
Gehring
Incings
Murch
Chadbourne
Big Meeting at Saratoga Nears Opening Day
Saratoga N Y Aug 2 Practically all the big racing stables are here awaiting Thursday’s start of the 21 day meeting under favorable conditions. Major purses include 7500 Saratoga handicap 6000 Flash stakes 5000 Alabama stakes among others 20000 Hopeful 10000 Reisselaer handicap and 5000 Saratoga cup with horses like Fitzherbert Ballot Dalmatian Olambala Maskette Ocean Bound Schoolmarm Amelia Jenks Choiyola Folly Levy and more among contenders.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Fitzherbert
Ballot
Dalmatian Olambala
Maskette
Trap Rock
Footprint
Babbler
House Maid
Sempoleus
Iron Mask
Runnymede
Alabama
Ocean Bound
Schoolmarm
Amelia Jenks
Choiyola
Folly Levy
Cleveland Big Loser Costs Soars This Season
The Cleveland club has already spent about $50,000 on the season in legitimate expenses and salaries against receipts, marking a heavy financial burden for the team.
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Cleveland
Mattern Dove Hoodoo In Nl For Dove Lefty
Brooklyn pitcher Al Mattern the Dove southpaw has dominated the Dah Len desperadoes this season, beating them in every meeting and extending his hoodoo against the rivals in the National League.
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Mattern
Brooklyn
al Mattern
Boston
Dahlen
Amateur Gossip Sparks Amateur Baseball Schedules
Amateur gossip notes open dates for Hayes Tailors seeking games with Franklin Marshall Brooklyn Connersville Noblesville Alexandria Newcastle. Addresses and contacts listed for match arrangements and team exchanges.
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Hayes Tailors
Franklin, Marshall
Brooklyn
Connersville
Noblesville
Alexandria
Newcastle
Otto Schmertz
Highland Avenue
Cardinals
Abe Martins
International Tool and Machine Company
Anderson Giants
Anderson Cubs
Giants
James Anderson
Muskingum Street
Rupe White Sox
Crawfordsville All-Stars
Thursdny Neetle
Rex
Riverside Park
Bunter
Young Olivers
Agnes Street
Printers Will Play For Their Trophy In Fall
The Union Printers National Baseball league tournament in Washington September 12 to 17 1910 draws attention with the Herrmann trophy a solid silver cup costing about 500 dollars. Last year New York seeks to defend its title while all players are International Typographical Union members and cannot be paid. Officers include Honorary president August Herrmann Honorary vice president Charles A Comiskey President Harry B Wood and others in cities such as Chicago New York Pittsburg Philadelphia St Louis Denver and Indianapolis.
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Union Printers’ Baseball League
United States
Washington
National Capital
New York
August Herrmann
Cincinnati
Herrman
Union Printers
National Baseball League
Toda
International Typographical Union
August Herrmans
Charles A. Comiskey
Chicago
Harry B. Wood
Joseph M. Modispacker
Pittsburg
John M. McGowan
National Commission
C. C. Boyer
Philadelphia
W. A. Finley
E. W. Sweeney
L. E. Thomas
E. Springmeyer
St. Louis
J. Poschager
F. 8. Lerch
P. G. Montgomery
Indianapolis
Amd
R. M. Fischer
Denver
Louisville Field Poorly In Loss To Minneapolis
Louisville showed weak fielding as Minneapolis hit freely and won 11 to 1. Louisville pitcher Hella and manager How erd were ejected in the second inning. Also Detroit released pitcher McKillian to Toronto Eastern league. Han is a left-hander formerly an American League starter.
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Louisville
Minneapolis
Moniay
Hella
Howerd
Detroit
Mich
Mm. Killian
Toronto
Han
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Rstles Cheney
American League Bank
Brinkley
Bill Dineen
Millers
Nere
Printers
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