A. A. Managers Sure of Jobs Next Season
The A. A. season showed seven teams as failures and little need for managerial churn. Carr will rebuild Indianapolis with youngsters under a five year contract, while other managers face minor changes. Burke may move to Louisville. Hinchman and Shay stay. Keller stays. Friel gets another chance. Hoosiers open in Toledo then Columbus, with a grueling four game blocks, and Padden scouts in Indianapolis for Washington.
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Minneapolis
Millers
Alan Johnson
American Association
Joe O'Brien
O’brien
A. A
Carr
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
McCloskey
Jietier
Havesor
Jimmy Burke
Louisville
Bill Hinchman
Toledo
Shay
Kansas City
Will Catiiilon
Keller
St. Paul
Bill Friel
Columbus
Dick Padden
Washington
Notre Dame Baseball Hopes Rise With Local Talent
Alma mater of Notre Dame will steer the program with graduates scouting promising amateurs in South Bend. Morel of Joliet is a top candidate, turning down league offers to stay in school. Ed Smith, Red Kelley, and Curtiss will coach next spring as practice starts January 1 in the big gymnasium.
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South Bend
Ind
Notre Dame University
Notre Dame
Sprivg
Morel
Joliet, I
Ed Smith
Red” Kelley
Denver
Curtiss
New York
Skating Meet at Riverside Park Set With Relay Event
Roller skating races are planned at Riverside park next week led by a two mile relay on Monday Tuesday and Thursday. Local skaters and clubs prepare for the feature event as organizers announce the schedule and venues for the events.
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Riverside
Riverside Park
Allen Dominates De Lagasse in Montreal Bout
Billy Allen of Ottawa outclassed De Lagasse of New Bedford Massachusetts in a Montreal ring clash before police halted the bout in the seventh round.
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Montreal
Billy Allen
Ottawa
de Lagasse
New Bedford
Mass
Oldfield and Robertson in Brighton Race
New York September crowds gather at Brighton beach motordrome for what is billed as America's greatest auto speed duel. Barney Oldfield and George Robertson lead a lineup including Ben Kersebner and others in a 2 pm program featuring a one mile circular track record trial and a one hour event plus a ten mile race and a motorcycle race with Daredevil Seery and William Roberts among entrants.
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New York
America
Brighton Beach
Barney Oldfield
George Robertson
Oldfield
Robertson
St. Paul
Ben Kersebner
Knox
Ralph Beardsley
Simplex
Ray Howard
Irotta
Leonard Ormesby
Allen Kingston
Otto Rost
Black Crow
E. A. Sherwood
Mercer
Spencer Wishard
Lewis Strang
Fiat
Sam Igon
Moon
A. H. Chapple
Daredevil Seery
William Roberts
Allen
Evans Beats Simpson in 36 Hole Western Open Final
Chicago reports Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater golf club became the first amateur to win an open tournament in the United States by defeating professional George Simpson 6 up 5 to play in the 36 hole western open final at Beverly Country Club. Evans earned the championship gold medal and $200 and also won $25 for low qualifying score. Simpson received £160 and both semi finalists Andrew Christie and D E Sawyer collected $50 each.
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Chicago
Charles Evans Jr
Edgewater Golf Club
Beverly County Club
George Simpson
Simpson
Scotland
Boston
Evans
Andrew Christie
Rochester
N. Y
D. E. Sawyer
Wheaton
Readville Grand Circuit Races Postponed to Saturday
Readville Massachusetts September 3 heavy track from Friday rain forces postponement of Grand Circuit races. Saturday's card features the Massachusetts stakes with a 10000 purse for 2 14 trotters the 3000 Bunker Hill stake for 2 05 pacers the Norfolk stakes and a 210 pacing event plus Harvester attempt against time.
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Readville
Mags
Bunker Hill
Brewers Lord George as Brewers win fifth straight
The Brewers defeated Indianapolis 10 to 2 to extend their streak to five straight. Lefty George started for Indianapolis and took the loss as Gilligan shut him down with solid support from Milwaukee. Key moments included Lewis's triple, Clark and Breen scoring on errors, and DeGroff’s triple driving in two runs.
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Brewers
Milwaukee
Gesund
Carr
George
Gilligan
Prof. Keller
Gil- Nean
Indianapolis
Lewis
Clark
Breen
Charles
DeGroff
Coffey
Brewer
Williams
Hayden
Kerns
Wolgast Plans Four Final Fights Before Retirement
Lightweight champion Addis Wolgast intends four more bouts before quitting boxing. He will face Frank White in Fon du Lac on Sept 12, Ray Bronson in New Orleans on Sept 20, Packey McFarland within a week after Bronson, and Freddie Welch in England. The purse totals $13,500 with Wolgast receiving $1,000 for training plus half of moving picture profits. The plan ends with a farming career.
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Grand Raifids
Mich
Addis Wolgast
Owen Moran
Welgast
Frank White
Chicago
Bronson
McFarland
Wolgast
England
Freddie Welch
Tommy Murphy issues sweeping challenge to top lightweights
New York, Sept. 3. Tommy Murphy, willing to fight at any length and at ringside weight, issued a sweeping challenge to top lightweights including Wolgast Packey McFarland Battling Nelson. He offered a $10,000 side bet after recently profiting from Flatbush real estate, aiming for a headline bout.
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New York
Tommy Murphy
Wolgast
Packey McFarland
Nelson
Flatbush
Law Will Be Tested at New York Anti-Oral Betting Case
The Jockey Club attorneys plan to test the anti-oral betting and directors’ liability law on neutral ground. Racing interests seek an arrest mantle at a county fair Saturday afternoon. The case aims for swift move to the court of appeals and a potential decision before determining whether thoroughbred racing resumes next year.
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New York
Jockey Club
Racing I
Court of Appeals
Red Cross to Pay Northwestern Fire Incurred Hospital Bills
Washington Sept. 2 The National Red Cross Society announced it will pay hospital bills for men injured in the northwestern forest fires. National director E P Bicknell said after consulting with the forestry bureau that charges would run about $1000. The government had no funds available for the purpose.
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RED Cross
Washington
National Red Cross Society
E. P. Bicknell
Forestry Bureau
Fitzpatrick Defeats Grim In Six Round Bout
In Philadelphia at the Nonpareil club Tack Fitzpatrick won a six round windup against Joe Grim. The fighters clashed mainly in close exchanges with limited damage in early rounds. Fitzgerald opened a cut on Grim’s cheek by head butting in the first round.
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Fitz
Grim
Thiladelphia
Tack Fitzpatrick
Joe Grim
Fitzgerald
Sullivan and Lavin Box Ten Rounds to No Decision
No decision ruled after a ten round bout in Buffalo New York between Mike Sullivan of Boston and Paddy Lavin of Buffalo with both fighters on their feet at the end.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Mike (Twin) Sullivan
Boston
Paddy Lavin
Shrubb to Coach Harvard Cross Country Team
Alfred Shrubb, the famed English runner, will coach Harvard University's cross country team starting this season, according to announcements from Boston. The move links Shrubb with Harvard's track program as it aims to elevate its national standing in distance events.
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Shrubb
Harvard
Boston
Mass
Alfred Shrabb
Basle Leads French Driver in Matheson Car at Speedway
Charles Basle and the Matheson Six make their first appearance on the speedway Saturday afternoon with Basle piloting the six cylnder big Mercedes. The French ace, famed for endurance runs and 24 hour races, will race at Ormond Beach and Indianapolis with Neil Wahlen as his mechanic. Pearce and Gelhan drive Falcar in the stock and free for all events, holding the G. and J. trophy from July races.
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Charles Basle
Matheson
Basie
France
America
Bowden
New York
Ormond Beach
Ife
Indianapolis
Ped
Basle
Neil Wahlen
Elgin
Pearce
Gelhan
G. and J
Senators Hoosiers Play Remarkable A A Series In Three Days
Bits From Washington Park recount a historic three day A A series between the Senators and Hoosiers featuring a double header on each of three days. Gardner Carr plans to use Hardgrove and a rookie, while Gilligan returns to the lineup. Brewers end season with twelve games, Jack Barry moves to Milwaukee paper, and George shines amid praise for past stars. Breen stirs trouble, bat boy injured, and Keene struggles at third as Lewis and Williams clash.
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Milwaukee
Randall
Ssesees
Charles
McGowan
de Groff
Lewin
Clark
Spence
Gilligan
Indiana
Williams
Hayden
Steee Milligan
Q Bowerman
I Coffey
Keene
Seatenes
George
McKee Wee
Bowerman
Indianapols
Gilgen
her—Spencer
Lewis
Coffey
Carr Charles
McGann
Bowerman Lewis
Coffey Clark Charlies
Ferguson
Senators
The
Hoosiers
A. A
Jack Barry
Barry
Brewers
American Association and League Matchups Listed
Columbus at Indianapolis and Kansas City at Milwaukee open twogame series with Minneapolis at St Paul and Louisville at Toledo. National League games feature Pittsburgh at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Boston and New York at Philadelphia in two games. St Louis meets Chicago. American League schedules St Louis at Cleveland Boston at New York Philadelphia at Washington and Chicago at Detroit. Central Leagues include Terre Haute at Wheeling South Bend at Dayton Grand Rapids at Fort Wayne Evansville at Zanesville.
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American Association
Lest
Pet
Minneapolis
Toledo
St Paul
Columbus
Kansas City
New York
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland Beer
Philadelphia
St Louis
Brooklyn
Boston
South Benil
Wayne
Steel Dayton
Evansville
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Zanesville
Wheeling
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Louisville
Mttsburg
Cincinnatti
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
South Bend
Dayton
Ft. Wayne
National to Send Six Cars to Vanderbilt Race Camp
At New York on September 3 the Vanderbilt Cup meets on Long Island draw teams from National Marmon Benz and Fiat. National plans a twelve man crew with six cars arriving from Indianapolis next Saturday. Marmon, with Harroun Dawson and Buck, comes a few days later. Perriere’s garage hosts Benz training, while Washington Roebling’s Mercer and Roebling-Pianche entries occupy city garage space. Ralph De Palma will visit the course to pick a Fiat camp. Hemery arrives aboard the St Louis on September 23 with Mannheim cars and a mechanic.
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New York
Long Island
Indianapolis
Marmon
Harroun
Dawson
Buck
Benz
Perriere
Washington Roeblins
Mercer and Roebling- Pianche
Ralph de Palma
Fiat
Hemery
St. Louis
Manheim
Chivington Confirms Candidacy for Association President
Toledo report states President Tom Chivington of the American association will seek another term. He dismissed rumors of possible opposition and expects no serious trouble in securing reelection. He spoke Friday, affirming his candidacy and continued leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Tom Chivington
The
American Association
Association
No Truth In Report About Fitz Herbert Stable Break
Angered by the report that the pride of his stable Fitz herbert had hopelessly broken down Sam Halareth telegraphed a warm denial to John FE Madden here Saturday.
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New York
Fitzherbert
Sam Halareth
John FE. Madden
Bettors Have No Chance In Philly Bout Lang Has Good Chance
New York sports fans split over the Lang Kaufman fight with bets at even money. Many expect Kaufman to prevail in a 20 round match, while Lang's shorter distance gives him a strong chance. Lang trained intensely, passing up a vaudeville engagement as Kaufman prepared for Langford, aided by Jim Corbett who says Lang shows potential as a cracking heavyweight.
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New York
Lang-Kaufman
Philadelphia
Kaufman
Lang
Langford
Jim Corbett
Power Boats Race for Thomas Trophy in Niagara River
Buffalo awaits a seven lap five mile power boat dash for the Great Lakes championship and the $2,000 E R Thomas trophy. Entries include Dixie II F K Burnham Courier III W J Conners and more from Cleveland Rochester Detroit New York and Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Niagara River
Great Lakes
E. R. Thomas
Dixie II
F. K. Burnham
Courier III
W. J. Conners
Cero II
Robert Deming
Cleveland
Elbridge Secret
J. Seeley
Rochester
N. Y
Intruder
S. Haggarty
Detroit
Hurry
Charles Francis
New York
LaTruda
Commodore H. P. Vars
H. P
Hershell- Shillman Company
Tonawanda
White Beats Conley For Bantam Title Claim
Charlie White of Chicago defeated Frankie Conley of Kenosha in ten rounds Friday night. The Chicago fighter dominated the bout and now asserts a stronger claim to the bantam title than Conley, who had been a leading aspirant for about a year.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Charlie White
Chicago
Frankie Conley
Kenosha
White
Yawkey Weds Detroit socialite in Jersey City ceremony
Detroit financier William Yawkey widowmaker mine owner and half owner of the Detroit baseball club married Wednesday night in Jersey City New Jersey to Mrs Margaret Draper formerly of Saginaw but long a Detroit resident The ceremony linked two prominent figures in business and sports circles and underscores Yawkey's continued prominence in Detroit society.
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Detroit
Mich
William Yawkey
Detroit Baseball Club
Jersey City
N. J
Margaret Draper
Saginaw
Saints Buy Lexington Park for 73,000 in St Paul
The St Paul baseball club has purchased Lexington baseball park where it played this season and will invest heavily for next year. President Lennon announced the purchase price was 73000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
St. Paul
Lexington
Lennon
Lewis defeats Mansfield on points in tame welterweight exhibition
In New York at the National Sporting Club of America on Friday night Harry Lewis, who claims the welterweight title, and England's Harry Mansfield put on a tame exhibition. Lewis won the popular decision on points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Lewis
Harry Mansfield
England
National Sporting Club of America
Lewis
Shepard to attempt 600 yard world record at Celtic Park
New York sports note says Mel Shepard will attempt another world record in the 600 yard event at the Irish American A. C. games at Celtic Park on Monday. He reports being in splendid condition and ready for the challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C
Celtic Park
Mel” Shepard
Yost Will Show Coaches How to Use New Rules
ANN ARBOR Michigan coach Yost praises the new football rules and forecasts a strategy driven season. He stresses speed and trick plays, noting Michigan under Fitzpatrick rarely used injuries as a factor and that the open game suits his approach. The piece cites Yost as a football genius whose methods others will imitate.
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Yost
Ann Arbor
Mich
Michigan
Fitzpatrick
Rales
Penn
Mike Murphy
Fenn
Murphy
Michigans
Friday Scores Across Baseball Leagues
In the American Association Milwaukee beat Indianapolis 10 to 2 and Kansas City won 1 to 0. In the National League Cincinnati 3 Pittsburg 2 and New York 5 Philadelphia 4 in 11 innings. Brooklyn 3 Boston 2 in first game with anotherBrooklyn ? Boston a in the second. American League Detroit 7 Chicago 3 and Philadelphia 5 Washington 1 in the first doubleheader. Philadelphia 2 Washington 1 in seven innings. New York 6 Boston 5. Cleveland 8 St. Louis 5. Central area results list Wheeling, Terre Haute, Grand Rapids 3 Ft Wayne 2 in the first game and Ft Wayne 6 Grand Rapids 1 in the second. South Bend 2 Dayton ?.
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Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Voalumbuy
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Iainale
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
St. Louis
Central Earle
Wheeling
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Ft. Wayne
South Bend
Dayton
Pantevilla
Advacavilla
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Joe Kelly
Blitzen
Benz and
Tad
AY Reno
IGIG
Sailor Borke
Billy Papke
Stanley Ketchel
Champion
Ray Bronson
Washington Park
Hardgrove
Marquard
O'Day
Ludwig
Doc Marshall
Linke
Cheney
Lewis and
Williams Cagg Neag
National
Chivington
Philly
Conley
Yawkey
Saints
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