County League Title Chase Heads Into Final Week
Frederick County League nears finish with three clubs contending for the pennant. Brunswick leads Emmitsburg by a half game, Thurmont sits second, and the Railroaders, Middle town, and Valley Club all press. Key games today at Thurmont and Emmitsburg mix with umpire assignments and a potential Hagerstown League exhibition.
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Frederick County League
Brunswick
Emmitsburg
Thurmbont
Middletown
Reilroaders
Thurmont
Potomac
Yellow Springs
Springers
Railroaders
Huffer
Harry Linton
Springs Reliable
Valleyites
Valleyites Have Been Playing Wining Hall
Harold Remsburg
Valley Club
Remsberg
Thormont
Roger
Creager Brothers
Woodsboro
Northenerg
Warthen
Scott
M. J. Thompson
Cannon
Burdette
Morgan
Hershberger
Frank
Hagerstown
Thompson
United States Wins Davis Cup With France
America clinched the Davis Cup title for the seventh straight year and tenth overall as Williams and Richards defeated Brugnon and Cochet in three sets 6 4 2 4 6 2 to secure the necessary three points. Tilden beat Lacoste and Johnson topped Lacoste in earlier ties at Germantown.
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Philadelphia
America
Richard N. Williams
Vincent Richards
France
Jacques Brugnon
Henri Cochet
Big Bill Tilden
Jean Borotra
Little Bill Johnson
Rede Lacoste
Germantown Cricket Club
Johnson
Beretta
Tilden
Lacosi
Pirates Unable To Gain In Series With Cindy
In Boston on Sept 1 the Cardinals were routed by the Braves 15 hits for Alexander and three more for Reinhart. The Cardinals, idle two days, fielded poorly with three errors as the Braves built a big seventh inning rally.
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Pirates
Cindy
Boston
Cardinals
Braves
Grover Alexander
Reinhart
Botaty
Baseball in Brief Yesterday's Results
Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 5 to 2 while Cincinnati lost 2 to 5 against Philadelphia. Chicago beat Boston 4 to 11 and St Louis edged Chicago 3 to 4. Today only a few games are scheduled with St Louis at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Rixey
Hargrave
Kremer
Smith
R. Hi. E
Lucas
Picnich
Morrison
Chicago
Philadelphia
Bush
Wartnett
Willoughby
Henline
St. Louis
Boston
Rell
Benton
J. Taylor
St Louis
W. L Pet
Peeereee
Cincinnati Venee
New York
Brooklyn
V. L Pet
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Chicago Oe
St Louis Beats Chicago 5 to 4 in American League clash
The St Louis team defeated Chicago by 5 runs to 4 in an American League game. No other games are on the schedule today as St Louis travels to Chicago.
International League standings snippets
Fragmentary score notes show Syracuse beating Jersey City 8 to 2 and Baltimore area teams with Buffalo Newark Reading Rochester Toronto matchups. Additional pairings include Syracuse at Buffalo and Newark at Reading as part of league play.
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Baltimore
Jersey City
Syracuse
Buffaio
Newark
Reading
Rochester
Toronto
Buffalo
Jerzey City
L. Pet
Aetamian
Newarks St
Syracuse Ee
Early History of Double Entry Bookkeeping
The text traces early bookkeeping origins from Tal i French and Spanish merchants to Italian traders in Florence and Venice. It notes Luc a Pacioli's 1494 treatise as the first systematic double-entry method and mentions the shift from single to double-entry systems in historical development.
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Leonardo
Pisa
Tali
France
Spain
Gener
Florence
Venice
Dempsey Faces Tunney as Heir to Pugilistic Crown
The article surveys heavyweight champions from Sullivan to Dempsey, noting reign lengths and key rivals. It questions whether Dempsey will retain his throne or be toppled by Gene Tunney in the upcoming 10 round title bout.
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Jack Dempsey
Jack
Dempsey
Jack Johanson
Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeff
Gong
Tommy Burns
Burns
Marvin Hart
Jack Rent
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Pusilisi
John L. Sullivan
Boston
New Orleans
Ruby
Robert” Fitzsimmons
Carson City
New
Fitz
Jef
Fitz Simmons
Bob
Jeffries
Sharkey
Jack Monroe
Toledo
Fistle
Willard Bulk
Willard
Jess
Dempary
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Wil Dempsey
Fin
Fitzsimons
Gene Tunney
Manassa Mauiler
Browns' Park Remodel Aims for Pennant Run
Phil Ball owner of the St. Louis Browns faced a disappointing 1926 as his club slid to the second division despite remodeling the park to double seating and spending a quarter of a million dollars. The Cardinals, led by Rogers Hornsby, chase a first pennant while McGraw courts Hornsby, Frisch trade talks fail, and public sympathy leans to the underdog in a pennant race hot with rivalries.
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Phil Ball
St. Louis Browns
Browns
Ball
St Louis Cardinals
Hornsor
Cardinals
Dail Park
Hornsby
Rogers Hornsby
St. Louis’ Cardinals
Patsman
St Lous Sts
Pertnant Wignen
St. Louis
McGraw
Giants
Branch Rickey
Star of
Stornsby
Frisch
Pitts
Cincinnnati
St Lews
Cincinnati
Washington
Senators
Yankees
Bathtub Origins and Early American Controversy
Ex editor A B E Martin notes a heated debate over the bathtub origin in America. He cites Cincinnati's December 20, 184? unveiling, English use, and Lord Russell influence. The piece details opposition from medical circles, newspapers, and various state prohibitions, taxes, and licenses shaping early adoption.
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Dale Finhart
America
Adam Thompson
Cnemnati
England
Lod Russells
Noted Bathing Habits In Rural 19th Century Households
A humorous aside compares tub baths in a barn washtub to modern bathrooms, noting frugal, inconvenient bathing habits in rural life. It wryly contrasts old practices with contemporary conveniences and social expectations.
Third Case Against Him Goes 10 Court
Charles Burkholder of North Bentz Street faced a guilty verdict on a disturbing the peace charge and a $100 fine from Justice August Brust. He could not pay and was jailed. he planned to post bond and appeal. He requested a jury trial on a separate charge of malicious destruction of property. Burkholder was arrested on Thursday.
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Charles Burkholder
North Bentz Street
August T. Brust
Fuil
Barkhholder
Burkholder Faces Multiple Charges After Disturbance
Burkholder, said to have gone to his wife’s home where she has filed for divorce, caused a disturbance and damaged furniture. He was fined $75 for disturbing the peace and faces further charges including two more counts of disturbing the peace, malicious destruction of property, and an upcoming circuit court trial if he posts bond.
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China
Burkholder
Binkholder
Clienit
Glenn H. Worthington
Queer Quirks of Nature Bat Life and Myths
The article discusses bats as misunderstood, noting their ecological role as insect eaters and their varied habits. It covers biblical stigma, sizes from a few inches to a 18 inch wingspan, hibernation in caves, and migration patterns from northern US to the Arctic with some species inhabiting tropical regions.
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Arthur N. Pack
American Nature Association
Arctic
Wallop Addict Tunney Faces Classic Boxing Trail
The article recounts Jack Dempsey’s early era facing rivals like Luis Firpo and Willard, detailing comebacks and title bouts. It traces a era of brutal heavyweights, ending with Dempsey crowned champion and pondering future challengers including Tunney.
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Common Council O' Philadelphy
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Eirpo
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