Quinn's Eighth Straight Gives Hugmen Even Break
On board: PHS Yankee Special reports the New York Yankees split a doubleheader with the Philadelphia Athletics at the Polo Grounds. Quinn earned his eighth straight win as Ruth and Meusel produced hits in the first game, while the Athletics tied the second game before a late Yank rally moved New York into second place.
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Quinn
W. O. McGeehan
Yankees
Ferodelal
Athletics
Polo Grounds
Yanks
Tigers
Detroit
John Picus Quinn
Cornelius McCillicuddy
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
Gam
Phila
New York
A. J
Philadelphia
New Yorks
Witt
Sacrifices
Clays
Gallaway
Hugan
Peckin- Baugh
Pip
Rip Collins
Welsh
Pekins
Russ
Collins
Galloway
Thomas
Strunk
Gallo Way
Peck
Ruel
Bancroft Traded to Giants for Fletcher in Swap
Baseball news reports Bancroft of the Phillies will join the Giants under an even up trade for Arthur Fletcher of the New York Nationals. Bancroft, a renowned shortstop, appeared in a Giants uniform against the Dodgers at Ebbets Field after the deal. Fletcher left for Philadelphia last night and will join Cravath's squad today.
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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
Bancroft's Star Turn Lifts Phillies Toward Pennant
The narrative recalls Bancroft's rise from Portland in the Pacific Coast League to pivotal play for the Philadelphia Nationals in 1915. His flawless defense in 28 errorless exhibitions and 188 chances marked a season of rare reliability, helping Pat Moran guide the Phillies to their sole pennant in decades despite a noted slip on May 22 against the Gubs.
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Portland
Bancroft
Philadelphia Nationals
Pat Moran
Phillies
Magee Bets Against Own Team Testimony Heard In Court
In Cincinnati Judge Peck overruled a motion for a directed verdict as Lee Magee testifies in a US district suit against Chicago Nations League Baseball Club seeking salary and breach of contract. Witnesses include James Costello and Christy Mathewson detailing alleged fixed games and checks paid. Magee and Hal Chase implicated. Proceedings resume tomorrow.
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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
West Meets Babe Ruth in First 1920 Belaboring Series
The West prepares for Babe Ruth as he brings heavy artillery on a home run laden tour that tests Cleveland's pitching and the Yankees Red Sox and Senators. The piece notes Speaker's club strength, the looming test after July Fourth, and the Reds and Dempsey style boxing jibes as a backdrop to sports debate.
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West
Speaker
Cleveland
Babe” Ruth
Ball
Babe
Yankees
Red Sox
Senators
Eastern Artillery
Yanks
Tigers Fall To White Sox 10 3 As Cobb Out Ten Days
Chicago defeated Detroit 10 to 3 behind a strong hitting showing as three Detroit pitchers allowed sixteen hits. Ty Cobb will miss about ten days after an X ray revealed torn ligaments in the left knee from a Sunday collision. The game featured Crackerjack Chicago batting and errors by Detroit, with key hits by Jackson Collins Young Risberg and Schalk.
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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 for Cleveland with control and speed. Wisner pitched for Pittsburgh and Statz is headed to the Red Sox after waiver moves. Also notes on amateur bouts and college captains, Fohl signing with St Louis.
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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 stat list highlights top batters in the National and American Leagues. Players from St Louis Cincinnati Chicago Cleveland and Chicago are shown with at bats and hits, including Groh Daubert Roush and others, reflecting early baseball recordkeeping.
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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 Beat Giants 4 2 at Ebbets Field
Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Giants 4 to 2 at Ebbets Field, extending their win streak to five over the Giants this season. Dave Bancroft added strength to Brooklyn’s infield, while Fred Toney left early after injuring a finger. New York’s attempts were stifled by tough Dodger pitching and timely hits, with Mab Bancroft and Kilduff contributing key early runs.
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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 Interborough Baseball
Brooklyn firemen took an early lead in the Fire Department Interborough League bi series, defeating Staten Island 20 to 3 as standings show Brooklyn atop the table. Other results include Mobile 9 Little Rock 0 forfeited in the 6th, New Orleans 4 6, Memphis 6, Memphis 8, and Birmingham 7 Nashville 6 with Columbus 4 declining.
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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 boxing contender Mickey Donley plans a Friday return to the ring as he eyes a crown similar to Benny Leona’s. The bout collapses after Donley’s strong start. opponents and ring names are unclear, with fragmented details about locations and outcomes.
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Skeeters
Donley
Mickey Donley
Newark
Benny Leona
el Imier
Instrea Ar ST Heyepetey
Joe Welling
Jos Ben
New Haven
Bridgeport
Stmier
Hes
Summer clothing sale highlights at Racers Pier Co.
994 athletic union suits offered at various prices and large stock of pajamas. 1218 pairs described. regular stock includes 198 at 3.00 to 3.50, 636 at 4.00 to 5.50, 334 at 5.00 to 7.09, 2.50. Men’s suits priced 50 and 60. White flannel trousers 16 to 22. Boys Norfolk suits 15 up. Store at Broadway 34th and 13th Streets near Warren corners.
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Young Collins
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
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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