Major League Batting Leaders Highlight Early Season Mix
A fragmented look at 1916 batting leaders and averages across teams. Notes include Ty Loy’s near record pace, Johnny Mostil and Jock Fournier among top performers, and rising stars like Cy Young era names amid crowded stat lines.
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Chicago
Tein
Ty Loy
de Arte
Veturane
Cobh
Simmonn
Aihirtien
Harry Iien
Rowan
Bol Meurel
Yunkera Fur
Greworks
Ken Willems
Browns
Johnny Mostil
White Box
He Winan
Cyber
Attera—Stolmunn
Detrot
Slater
St. Louis
Wingo
Detroit
Lamar
Thattedphia
Collins
Chicnen
Iim
Toxera iMuranby
Cardinala
Hin Teayieymty
Itasen Cuglee
Pinites
Mex Carey
Max
Incretian Hinthiseythetia
Itaten
Tle
Farner
Painderpie
Taurnier
Brannt- Tyo
Findep
Louis
Yorn Eoston
J. Witvon
Ththideh Phin
Savrighintane
Philadelphia
Wheat
Brooklyn
Cuyter
Pittebure
Hock
Hb. Cox
Cent Eddie Murphir
Columban Din Crown
Bat
Ryser
Minneapolis
Itersolt
Columbus
Chriniemeen
Paul
Seoul
Kuisan City
Fue
Mother's Aid Starts Carter Toward Golf Crown
Keete Carter, guided by his mother and coach Sandy Baxter, rose from a weak health start to win the state junior golf title and reach the finals in the Western Amalgamated Open. Carter trained daily, improved under Dr. Rex and coach, and defeated notable rivals to claim the crown after a series of regional successes.
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Asselin Perys
Trealmmin Vite
W Pas
Epeneil
Keete Carter
Carter
Reece
Sandy Baxter
Bil Nichols
Muskogee
Niehote
Carver Ice Creams and Xitz Pfeil to Play at Home
Local baseball action features Carver Ice Creams hosting Xitz Pfeil at Menaminee Park tomorrow afternoon. Weathered notes mention Campbellport and Nash Matace squads, with discussions of league standings, star pitchers Crutcher and Ryan and a 2:15 PM start amid East Western Winennam rivalry clues.
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Carver Ice Creams
Xitz & Pfeil
Havehall Fane
Carver
Kitz & Pfeil
Hate
Menaminee Park
Carvere
Campbellport
Nash Matace
Heneaha
Washington, Chicago clash as Senators edge Cubs in late rally
In a tight AL tilt, Washington beats Chicago 4 to 3 after a ninth inning rally. Blankenship and Kane belted key hits for the winners while Ferguson struck out the side in relief.
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Reie
New York
Cimctomattie Broota
Seirnaetbhie
Ou Warren
Pittabare
Moston
Cleveland
Johnny Morraon
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Ttt
Oldham
Miller
Bon Phillies
Tods Wittsbury
Lee
Miller Moore
Jeaveings
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Qoyler
Alagle
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Buston
An Wiliams
Ir Pranthans
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Cariste
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Todt
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Ara
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Mtokes
Seewar
Zuhatere
Geatest Fulladelphia
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Adama
Morrison
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Felix
Gloson
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Freleau
Brooke
Gautreau
Mann
Olin
Gonzaice
Cooper
Gipsan
iHome
Boston Jonza
I Chicare
Samace CheFreizan
Bas
Connplay Mivsarla
Freixens Hiss
Minor Leagues National League Seals Game Report
Minor Leagues recap notes walks by Lyoff Gleré and Hoye strikeouts. Umpires Oweno and Dingess listed. Faye and Clara credited with key at bats in a brief play-by-play style summary.
Tennis Racket and Tee Talk at the Western Women’s Tour
Oshkosh players shine in a valley tourney at Green Bay following losses. Bernice Wall and Keith Werner headline a field that includes Bob McMillen Roy Gotfredson and Gestae LaBorde. Werner defeats McMillen as Gotfredson shows form in doubles and singles while Eau Claire athletes advance.
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Mowry Levith
Carlton Smith
Bob McMillen
Roy Gotfredson
Keith Werner
Euu Claire
Fox River
Gestae LaBorde
Werner
LaBorde
Thay
Harn Witze
Walle Feckwell
Herb
Young Werner
Rockwell
Neenah
Tarly
Onh- Kesh
Spencer Smith
Smith Prothers
Xnee
J& Din
Rey
Tredron
Power Craft Races Draw Thirty-Eight Yachtsmen
Chicago area powerboat enthusiasts entered thirty eight cruisers for a Chicago port race to Milwaukee for the Herbert I. Slone trophy. The race uses a banded speed system with each skipper’s time and distance weighed to determine winner under the contest formula. Data from Racine Millwaukee clubs ties the fleet to leading yacht clubs in the event.
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Associated Pros
Chicago
Lake Michigan Yachtemen
Slube
Racine
Millwraukee
Is Formula
Nine Fleet Boats Set for Blue Ribbon Motor Race
Nine fleet motor boats will race in the Blue Ribbon event. The field is moored around a central court with sails flying as the competition previews. Notable boats include Burgas Baby Hoorlerser and Carl Mixher's Baby Shadow, with Detroit driver Kar Wood among the contenders.
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United Press
Warldineum
Amoecen
Vltasbarg
Burga
Carl Mixher
Miami Tuxi
Kar Wood
Detroit
Wie
Iynny Yee
Hin Heether
George Wood
Wil
Boxing cards feature multiple weight classes and substitutions
United Press reports a Chicago training camp with a ten round feature bout involving Milt Chingo and rival Tep Milt. The schedule lists Solomon against Quintin Romero and Tiger Mowers in middleweight action, with several other bouts and substitutions across cities including New York and Milwaukee.
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United Press
Chicago
Chirke Suace
New Bedsford
Suse
Tentain
Tiler Fey Hin
Tey Milt Chingo
Archit Eet
New York
Cubitin Curry
Sine City
Mike McTiewe
Jacie Welattey
Raul Berlenbach
Yankee Stadium
Ana
Kitng Soloman
Quintin
Romero
South
Solomon
Solomon Face Tured Hin Wirkl
Boston
Tiger Mowers
Asania
Matenes
Paul] Plowets
Marsin
Bayonna
Eddin Anderson
Milwaukee
Henry
Mentas
Peres
Meridian
Louiy
Babe Herman
Gould Trophy Cup Play Opens Sunday at Algoma
Eighteen qualifying rounds begin for the Gould Trophy Cup at Algoma Golf Club under Henry Dett Aff. The handicap event honors James F. Gould and last year’s champion Moranull Smith, now departed OsHKosh, defends title. Club plans include Labor Day class tournaments with qualifying rounds September 5 and 12, and a large field expected for the public honor event.
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James F. Ceum
Municipal Links
Henry Dettaff
James P. Gould
James F. Gould
Moranull Smith
Oshkesh Row
OsMiosh
Aisoma Gell
Gould
Algoma Galfigh
Outdoor boxing debut in Fox Valley features Moore vs Leonard
The first outdoor boxing show in Fox Valley is set at the tale grounds on Labor Day afternoon. Promoted by the Oakkesh Athletic Association, Fal Moore of Memphis battles Henry Leonard of Chicago in a ten round bantamweight clash weighing 218 pounds, with weigh in at 10 am. Moore claims many wins over top bantamweights and has never been KOed. Leonard rising star, expected to make a strong showing.
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Oakkesh Athletic Association
Tale
Wisconsin
Fox River Valley
Hedding Iy
State Athletic Commission
Milwaukee Boxers’ League
Joan B. Chase
Oconto
Fal Moore
Memphis
Toon
Henry Lenard
Chicago
Moore
Lenerd
Oshkosh
Labor Day
Extre Windor Pal Moore
Tenn
Chicasu
Champlor
American doubles weakness hurts Davis Cup prospects
The article argues American tennis lags in doubles compared with Britain and singles, risking future Davis Cup losses. It cites lack of a системatic pair strategy, dispersed talent, and pilot hostility toward doubles focus, noting Tilden and Weiner's pairing amid broader national disinterest.
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York
Ambles
Sam
Aren Ome
Isas
Engsh Mayees
Disk Willams
Watson ‘Wanburn
Kinsey Brothers
Bill Tien
Philadelphia
England
Socialife
Tennie
Tesla Sheet Metal to Battle Grays on Sunday
Tesla Sheet Metals meets Greenville Greys Sunday afternoon in Greenville after Green Bay cancelled their planned game. Tesla boasts a strong semi pro season with wins over local teams and foe clubs, led by Captain Adam Felker and pitcher Bank Claton.
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Tesla Sheet Metals
Greenville
Greenville Greys
Tesla
Green Bay
Green Bay 2Eeteration
Metel
Teelas
Oshkosh
Naneser Ray Novotny
Bietzen
Bank’ Claton
Adam Felker
Growth of athletics on the West Coast noted by tax records
Internal Revenue official Rex Govdesil reports five year progress in Southern California athletic development. Tax compilations indicate notable growth and activity in regional sports infrastructure and participation.
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Adsociated Press
Los Angeles
Rex Govdesil
Internal Revenue
California
Tnet
Revolta Wins Caddy Championship at Algoma
Johnny Revolta shot 353 for thirty six holes to win the municipal inks caddy championship at Algoma by seven points over Leonard Andy Snyder. Medal scores list J Weitz B Schubert E Felker and others with Revolta averaging 93 for four rounds. Milwaukie invitation looms as rivals travel to Grant Park for The Journal meet.
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Johnny” Revolta
Maticinal Inks
Leonard
Andy Snyder
Revolta
Andy” Spyder
Eiher
J. Weitz
B. Schubert
E. Felker
A. Rept
A. Pamtenroth
8.Senabart
Milwaukee
Grant Park
Morrdy
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