Quinn's Eighth Straight Gives Hugmen Even Break
Yankee double header at the Polo Grounds ends with two wins for the Athletics 8-1 and 6-5. John Picus Quinn earns his eighth straight victory as Ruth Meusel and Pratts drive runs in the first game. Rip Collins start and Ruth's clutch plays spark second game, sending Yankee rally to tie and later win to move into second place.
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Young Collins
Athletics
W. O. McGeehan
Yankees
Ferodelal
Polo Grounds
Yanks
Tigers
Detroit
John Picus Quinn
Cornelius McCillicuddy
Quinn
Ruth
Agle
Meusel
I.” Colling
Kink
Yankee
Hip
Robert
Robert Shawkey
Naylor
Babe Ruth
Pratt
Bodie
Lewis
Ping Bodie
Roger Peckinpaugh
Peckinpaugh
Pipp
Myatt
Babs
Dugan
Mudd Ruel
Burrus
Rip Collins
Witt
Welsh
Pekins
Russ
Collins
Galloway
Thomas
Strunk
Gallo Way
Peck
Ruel
Bancroft Traded to Giants in Exchange for Fletcher
Bancroft of the Phillies will wear a Giants uniform for the rest of the season in an even swap for Arthur Fletcher of the New York Nationals. Fletcher heads to Philadelphia, while Bancroft, long a star shortstop, has had strained relations with his former club. Rumors of Rawlings joining the deal were denied as negotiations moved through the night.
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David Bancroft
Phillies
Giants
Arthur Fletcher
New York Nationals
John Rawlings
Boston Braves
Fletcher
Bancroft
George Washington Grant
Boston Nationals
Grant
Rawlings
Hancroft
Chicago
Jon O'Brien
Fletcher Han
Eh F
Dallas
Texas
Reg Ular
Philadelphia
Han
McGraw
New York
Hin Solor
Duluth and Superior
West
Speaker
Cleveland
Babe” Ruth
Ball
Babe
Yankees
Red Sox
Senators
Bancroft Star of Early Phillies Pennant Run
The narrative centers on Bancroft and his prominent role with the Philadelphia Nationals during the 1915 pennant pursuit, alongside his Pacific Coast League tenure with Portland through 1914. It notes his errorless fielding across 188 chances and a notable slip in a game on May 22 against the Gubs, illustrating a season of high achievement and rare mistakes.
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Portland
Bancroft
Philadelphia Nationals
Pat Moran
Phillies
Magee Bets Against Own Team Testimony In Cincinnati Trial
In Cincinnati, Judge Peck overruled a motion for directed verdict after Lee Magee testified in a suit against the Chicago Nationals League Club for salary and breach of contract. Witnesses Costello and Mathewson described alleged arrangements to fix a 1918 game, with Magee claiming his career as a ballplayer and earnings are at stake. The case resumes next day as testimony continues.
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Cincinnati
John W. Peck
Lee Magee
Chicago Nations League Baseball Club
United States District Court
James Costello
Boston Billiard Hall
Magee
Tea
Schneider
Chase
New York
Christy Mathewson
Reds
Zbbets
Brooklyn
Baseball Power Battles and Boxing Notes in Pro Sports
The piece notes Babe Ruth leading a Western swing to test Cleveland's pitching and team play after July Fourth, with Cleveland favored against the field. It adds New York hopes for a world series team, mentions Levinsky and Carpentier boxing tests, and jokes about weight-cutting lightweights to meet limits.
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Cleveland
Speaker
Eastern Artillery
Babe” Ruth
Red Sox
Yanks
Tigers Fall Flat as Sox Dominate 10 to 3 in Chicago
Chicago routs Detroit 10 to 3 as three Detroit pitchers surrender sixteen hits. Ty Cobb injures knee in collision, X-ray shows torn ligaments and he will miss about ten days. Game details include hits by Jackson Collins Young and a solo homer by Collina, with pitching notes on Faber Leonard and Ayers.
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Chicago
Detroit
Ty Cobb
Ol Bhorsen
Olean
Ooltenan
Nolvlegsiead
Spinola
Sohaik
Woodall
Faber
Leonard
Hal Ayers
Hattson’ Alten
P. Atnaimfin
Tonle
Lonard
Ayers
Bush
Jackson
J. Collins
Young
Risbarg
Schalk
Weaver
J. Caliina
Collina
Shorten
Tiagatead
Seibold
Veach
Olm Faber
Fita
Alten
Ind
Avera
Nallin
Dinneen
18 Year Old Lad Pitches Indians to 5 3 Victory
Cleveland Americans beat Pittsburgh Nationals 5 to 3 in an exhibition. Eighteen year old southpaw Odenwald from Hudson Wisconsin pitched well, with Wisner the Pittsburgh starter contributing, as Cleveland gained victory. Statz moves to Red Sox via waiver. Barrow claims him. Morris loses decision in Brooklyn amateur bout. Donovan named Lehigh basketball captain. Fohl signs with Browns as coach and scout.
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Lad
Indians
Cleveland
Cleveland Americans
Pittburgh Nationals
Odenwald
South Paw
Hudson
Wis
Wisner
Pittsburgh
Evans
Heeffner
Thomas
Five Leading Batters In Two Major Leagues
A historical summary lists top hitters from the National and American Leagues with names such as Groh Daubert Roush and Jackson from Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland and Chicago teams. The data shows games at bats and runs with assorted abbreviations reflecting period box score style.
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OG. AB
B. Cormaby
St. Louie
Groh
Cincinnati
Rovertvon
Chicago
Daubert
Chonati
Roush
Cleveland
San Tehionton
Clones
Tae It Sa San Detanges
Seaton
Dodgers Triumph Over Giants In Fourth Inning Rally At Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2 at Ebbets Field as Toney left after four innings due to a finger injury. McGraw’s club showed improvement with Bancroft solid at short and Mitchell back in left, but the Dodgers capitalized on second inning hits and Burns Bancroft’s runs to gain the lead.
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R. J. Kelly
Giants
Dodgers
Ebbets Field
Brooklyn
Manhattan
Flatbush Clan
McGraw
Dave Bancroft
Phillies
Arthur Fletcher
Pat Mordn
Re Bancroft
Rube Marquard
Nine Hite
Doyle
King
Lear
Snyder
McCarty
Toney
Burns
Bancroft
Griffith
Fred Toney
Invaders
Clarence Mitchell
Pete Kilduff
Olson
Chuck” Ward
Short
Olsen
McCabe
Brooklynites
Pound Toney
Fon Toney
Schmandt
Kilduff
Miller
Kelly
Myers
King George
Ward
Mitchell Myers
Gothe
Hubbell
Young
New York
Poe
Motariy
Gd Maravan
Towle
Brookins
Hite
Johnason
Brooklyn Fire-Eaters Lead In Baseball Bi Series
Brooklyn firemen surged to the lead in the Fire Department bi series against Staten Island, winning 20 to 3 as New York area league standings show Brooklyn atop the Interborough standings with Manhattan and others close behind. Other league results include Mobile 9 and New Orleans 4 in the Southern Association, Memphis 6 2a, and Birmingham 6 in the American Association standings. Columbus 4 and declduled teams noted.
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Brooklyn
Vantage
Manhattan
Southern Association
Mobile
Little Rock
New Orleans
Memphis
Aulante
Chattanooga
Birmingham
Nashville
American Association
Loutaville
St. Paul
Skeeters Lose in Tenth After Leading Twice
Newark contender Mickey Donley returns to the ring Friday night as he seeks the crown held by Benny Leona. Donley, paired with Joe Welling and Jos Ben in New Haven and Bridgeport bouts, faces elimination and the shifting title picture as the Skeeters stumble in the final rounds.
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Donley
Mickey Donley
Newark
Benny Leona
el Imier
Instrea Ar ST Heyepetey
Joe Welling
Jos Ben
New Haven
Bridgeport
Stmier
Hes
Sales briefing on odds and ends at Racers Pier Company
The listing shows athletic union suits priced at $2.00 and $1.25, summer pajamas in bulk, and a mix of stock including 198 items at $3.00 to $3.50, 636 at $4.00 to $5.50, 334 at $5.00 to $7.09, plus $2.50 items. Also noted are men's suits at $50 and $60, white flannel trousers from $16 to $22, and boys Norfolk outfits from $15 up.
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Gam
Phila
A. J
New Yorks
Sacrifices
Clays
Gallaway
Hugan
Peckin- Baugh
Pip
Attomsy
Abe Ho Atloway
Boedtt
Dole
Galton Dugan
Perkins
Chitim
Harris
Shawkey
Senoa AR
R. U. Re
Fielding Po
Atk
J Io
Banor
Phu
Tox
Eee
Dark Horse
Hiram Johnson
Herbert Hoover
Briggs
Frank Lowden
Fred Letson
Hartmann
J. D. Ewing
H. Newbery
Louth
W.lpet
Bilyn
Benton
Ghieaga
Nad N. Xork
Pragenth
Sinth Bet
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Trambil
N. York
Roston
Ee Oportlight
Grantland Rice
Wilbert Robinson
Cardinals
Gubs
Pirates
Bobby
Radther
Eller
Ring
Sallee
Alexander
Vaughn
Tyley
Adams
Cooper
Cadore
Smith
Grimes
Marquard
Pfeffer
Mamaux
Robby
Robinson
Gotham Exchange
Battling Levinsky
Jack Dempsey
Tiger
White Sox
Cobb
Statz
Arnold
Jigger” State
Beston Red Sox
Ager McGraw
Ed Barrow
Morris
Ninety-second Street
Y. M
Fohl
Browns
Les
Marquard Bears Old Club
Skeeters
Baltimore
Jersey City
Casey
Kans
Oslata
Frank Intenthaz
Tun
Bishop
Moser
Bauman
de Neville
Jacoban
Kane
City
Balle
Om Caden
Fin
Frank
Karlen
Parnham
Blemiller
Egan
Ogden
Birmiller
Blermii Painitcher
Biemiller
Corcoran and Stockdale
Stracusd
Renning
Spracursecvss
Tloloo Brea
Brown
Karpp
Konald McGrainer
Baddon
Akron
Peagig Eee
Bosatlics
Teriee
Cliifford
Mansing
Finneran
Toronto
Buffalo
Athletic Union
Racers Pier Company
Broadway
34Th St
13Th St
Warren
Fifth Ave
41St St
International League
Reading
Syracuse
Rochester
W.l.pet
J. City
Roch’r
Sy’c
Earl & Wilson Vynx
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