Wagner Called Greatest Ball Player by Temple
New York July 29 William Chase Temple donor of the Temple cup hails Honus Wagner as the greatest ball player who ever lived. He cites Wagner’s all around ability fielding baserunning and hitting and recalls Wagner pitching in 1902 or 1903 for the Pirates.
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Vardon on Golf XI Manner of Matches
The article surveys golf rivalry forms from singles to foursomes and four ball. It weighs hybrids like green some and bogey play, explains bisques and revocable shots, and argues the ordinary single remains best for aspiring players. It cites J L Low and notes practical handicapping ideas.
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Delaware River Baseball League Enlarged to Six Clubs
The Delaware River Baseball League has expanded to six clubs including Trenton areas. Bordentown sold its franchise to Empire Tire while Globe Tire and Mercer Auto, both of Trenton, joined. A new schedule and second season begin after ten games per club in the opening week.
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English Embargo on Dog Photos Sparks American Fanciers
New York reports that wartime restrictions bar photographs of dogs from England. American buyers must rely on British dog magazines arriving late, and only prize-winning pictorials reach these shores, making it nearly impossible to judge non champion dogs.
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Barnes Sets Sleepy Hollow Course Record At 71
Jim Barnes the sensational golfer added a new mark by breaking the Sleepy Hollow course record with a 71 stroke round two under par. The government reports output of bituminous coal in the United States for the first half of the year reached a record 261,000,000 tons.
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Stars to Enter Metropolitan Track Meet at Brooklyn
Pat Babe McDonald and Matt McGrath will compete at the Metropolitan Association championships held by the New York American at Brooklyn Athletic Field on August 26. McDonald, world champion in shot put, defends his title and aims to reclaim the hammer throw crown from Pat Ryan in the six teen pound events.
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Women barred from club links spark debate in sports
The report covers golf club row where members ban women after a probation period, citing chatter as the reason. It also notes Ed Geers’s turf career with Napoleon Direct, Carlton G’s upset win despite aging odds, and various sports anecdotes including Moran and Wilson on golf and a baseball season context with 1914 Athletics.
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Scottish minister and bold parish tale in Tit Bits
A Scottish minister tests a girl in church with basic questions. The girl refuses to disclose her name and mocks the clergyman by recalling a home joke about a late-night pub visit. The congregation laughs as the minister stares in anger. Then a safety note on color blind signaling suggests blue disks with wide yellow rims for danger signals.
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France
McGraws Critique of Sacrifice Bats Hits Back in 1916
A New York article argues John McGraw’s dismissal of the sacrifice hit as “foolish” clashes with season data. It cites Lee Fohl and the Cleveland Indians as champions of sacrifice hitting, with statistics across both leagues showing teams relying on bunts and steals often near the top, while strong pitching boosts Boston and Brooklyn.
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Sisler and Hornsby the Two Crack Utility Players
New York July 29. George Sisler of the Browns is hailed as the best all around ball player alive and Rogers Hornsby of the Cardinals as the top versatile in the National League. Both praised for ability at multiple infield positions and strong hitting. Despite St Louis reps, the Yankees lead in overall utility strength in the American League pennant race.
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Clarence Mitchell
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Washington
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George Sisler
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Fight Fans Demand Decision Bouts in New York
New York July 29. Fre Wenck calls for decision bouts to replace no decision fights. He argues decisions would force champions to fight or lose title, end stalls, and restore value for fans and fighters. Critics say opponents are mainly managers seeking larger purses and fear revenue loss if decisions are allowed.
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