Dempsey-Wills Bout Signs Point to Settlement
Floyd Fitzsimmons has been sent Dempsey's signature for a bout with Harry Wills, triggering a scramble among promoters and managers. Mullins demands Dempsey accept all Wills conditions, with arrangements for the fight hinging on Fitzsimmons' proof of the signed agreement. The piece notes fan demands for Wills and the looming convention of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Seattle.
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Davis J. Walshe
Sports
New York
Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Dempsey
Harry Wills
Santa Claus
Wills
Beiny
Fitzsimmons
Madden
Paddy Mulling
Charley Rose
Bartley Madden
Charles
Michigan City
Fitalmmons
Mullins
Fitz
Harry Wits
Tam
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Seattle
Polish A A Wins Over Indies 4 to 1 at Cedar Street Grounds
The Polish A A led by star pitcher McIntyre defeated the Lawrence Independents 4 to 1. McIntyre allowed one hit, a second inning double by Zidow, while Polish A A piled up six hits off Zidow and Bayack. Mescal had two hits to pace the offense as Polish A A extended its winning streak to nine games and neared the Lawrence county independent championship.
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A. A
McIntyre
Lawrence Independents
Cedar Street Grounds
Zidow
Bayack
Mescal
Lawrence County
Baseball Results From Yesterday in Both Leagues
National League games: Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 10 to 9. Cincinnati 2, New York 1. Chicago 5, Philadelphia 1. American League: Detroit 3, New York 1. Cleveland 10, Philadelphia 4. Philadelphia and Cleveland 0, Chicago 2, Boston 0. St. Louis 3, Washington 0. Today’s matchups include Detroits at New York and Cleveland at Philadelphia with several interleague pairings and American Association schedules across St. Paul, Columbus, Minneapolis, Toledo, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis, detailing multiple city matchups and results.
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Iain
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Datrott
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Minneapol
Milwaukee Toledo
Four Grand Old Men By Feg Murray in Baseball
Four aging baseball greats Cobb Collins Johnson and Speaker, charter WN GU Society members, began in 1905–1908 and still play or coach. Ty Cobb with Tigers since 1908, Eddie Collins started with Athletics in 1900, Walter Johnson pitched for Washington from 1907, and Tris Speaker began officially in 1908 with the Red Sox and later the Indians.
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W. N. G. U. Society
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Collins
Johnson
Spealer
Metropolitan
Nto
Ty Cobb
Tigers
Detroit
Eddie Collins
Jmn
Sullivan
Columbia
The
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White Sox
Walter Johnson
Washington
Singer
Senators
Trix Speaker
Boston
Cleveland
Perotta And Oakes To Box Here Monday Night
Local middleweight George Perotta trains hard for a ten round bout Monday night with Jack Oakes at Centennial Meld. Oakes brings an imposing record and the nickname poison punisher. Perotta aims to rebound from recent losses and improve conditioning ahead of the fight. The undercard features Eddie Bowen vs Alvis Miller and potential Weygant matchups. Tickets are selling fast for August 10 with a large crowd expected.
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Jack Oakes
Perotta
Onakes
New York
Harry Fay
Jimmie Darrah
Oakes
Jimmie Dime
Hugh Shannon
Jack
Eddie Bowen
New Castle
Alvis Miller
Youngstown
Eddie
Eddie Weygant
Ed. Kritz
Eddia
Weygant
Bowen
Miller
Riger Flanagan
Colored Stars Edge Slippery Rock In Centennial Game
The New Castle Colored Stars edged the Slippery Rock Independents 5 to 4 in a centennial celebration game at Slippery Rock Friday night. Allbrook started strong before Brannigan shut them out over the last two innings and Oleske had the only extra base hit for Slippery Rock. The Stars meet Massillon in two games over the weekend.
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Slippery Rock
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Slippery Rock Boys
Oleske
The
Massillon
Sharon Dub Makes Freak Hole In One
In Sharon Pennsylvania a Western Union night clerk named Bord Patton, during his seventh round, hit a remarkable tee shot on hole 9 that bounced off a caddy shack, rolled into sap, and unexpectedly became a hole in one despite his confusion about the term.
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Bord Patton
Western Union
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Studebakers Win Opener Over Indies 5 4 in Series
The Studebakers beat the Italian American Independents 5 to 4 to take the series opener on the Fh grounds. Turco outpitched Marino, five hits allowed for Turco, seven for Studebakers. Patrucchi hit a first inning homer, Vallens led with two doubles and a single as Studebakers exploded for five runs in the sixth to come from behind. Next game scheduled August 14 at 3 p.m. on the B&O grounds.
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Baseball leaders and player totals in early season stats
A list of top seasonal numbers features Horneby and Williams among the leaders, with standings for players from Cardinals Browns Cubs Yankees Athletics and Pirates. The piece also notes plans for a nationwide union campaign by the Cigar Makers' International Union to convene in Boston beginning August 10.
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International Union of America
Boston
New Castle Seeks Series Clincher at Sharon Elks
New Castle Hopes to capture the O P league playoff as the series heads to Sharon. New Castle leads 2 0 with one win needed while Sharon must win three straight. Cade Paskett plans to start McCullough Sunday and Temple is set to pitch for Sharon in a bid to end the series. About 900 fans expected as New Castle visits Sharon Sundar to try for a third straight win after a midweek clash with Grennan Cates.
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Sharon Sundar
Ew Castle
Grennan Cates
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