Tennis doubles action at Cricket Club in Boston
F B R Alexander and H Voshell, Tymate sectional champions, were to face Lycett and R V Thomas in the doubles second round. McLoughlin and T Bridgers, California winners, would play C B Doyt and H Harrie after defeating Pave and H Van Dyke. Australians N E F de and G L Patterson drew R Norris Williams. Johnston and C C J met M Washburn in the Western sectional final. Weather was in prospect.
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F. BR. Alexander
H. Voshell
Lycett
R. V. Thomas
Af OR McLoughlin
T. Bridgers
California
Pave
H. van Dyke
England Dominates West Indies in Glasgow Test Victory
In a high profile match at Glasgow England achieves an innings and 560 run win over West Indies. Australia tours England with strong batting and team totals including 723 runs across innings. The record win highlights England’s dominance and expanding lead in the series.
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England
Glasgow
Ruth passes and base access thrill Boston fans
Boston fans, per dispatches, cheer a suggestion that Ban Johnson grant Babe Ruth an annual pass to first base at all American League parks. The idea would save time and reduce wear on outfielders as Ruth piles up home runs this summer.
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Boston
Ban Johnson
Babe” Ruth
Ruth
Coast Beavers hold lead as Curty Brown posts 15 wins
Merl Pennock blanked the Browns while the Red Sox scored once. The White Sox rallied to a 7 to 4 win over the Senators in a single session. Lincoln’s advisor horse swap tale mirrors coaching changes midseason as Seattleopes claim a week in Mullen’s Management. Si washes split a doubleheader with the Beavers as Curty Brown continues to lead the Coast Beavers with 15 wins and 6 defeats.
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The
Senators
Lincoln
Mullen
Seattleites
Siwashes
Beavers
Curty Brown
Coast Beavers
Carey Or Cutshaw To Lead Pirates
Pittsburg Aug. 12 Max Carey captain or George Cutshaw second baseman is slated to succeed Hugo Betdek as manager of the Pittsburg Pirates in 1920 Betdek's contract ends this season and friends say he will devote his energy to intercollegiate sports with several offers as athletic director PMID
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Pittsburg
Max Carey
George Cutshaw
Hugo Betdek
Pittsburg Pirates
Besdek
Pirates
Death of trotting breeder linked to horse auction
Near Lexington Kentucky and Redville Massachusetts reports say George W. Leavitt, famed trotting horse breeder, died after Northern Man, his renowned trotting sire, was sold for an unpaid board bill in Lexington. Friends say the auction deepened his grief as he had visited the horse twice yearly.
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Lexington
George W. Leavitt
America
Redville
Mass
Leavitt
M Goorty to Tackle Beckett Labor Day
London on August 12 Eddie Me Goorty the American middleweight has been matched to meet George Beckett the new English heavyweight king in a 20 round bout here Labor Day.
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London
Eddie Me Goorty
George Beckett
Labor Day
Rogue clubs spread across multiple cities nationwide
The report lists active rogue clubs in Los Angeles California and Pasadena California St Petersburg Florida and Ormond Florida Adrian and Downgale Michigan Cleveland Ohio Chicago Illinois Washington DC Chautauqua North Carolina Martha's Vineyard Springfield and Mansfield Massachusetts Greenwich Rhode Island Norwich and Willamtie Connecticut.
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Pasadena
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St. Petersburg
Ormond
Fla
Adrian and
Downgale
Mich
Cleveland
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Chautaqua
N. C
Martha's Vineyard
Springfield
Mansfield
Mass
Greenwich
R. I
Norwich and
Willamtie
Conn
Naval Reserve Athletic Association Secures Three AAU Swim Events
The Naval Reserve Athletic association gained three outdoor swim events from President C. A. Dean. The program includes a men’s senior 880 yard event, a men’s senior 100 yard backstroke, and a women’s senior aa yard freestyle. The competitions are scheduled for August 30.
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Naval Reserve Athletic Association
C. A. Dean
Referee Chosen for Elgin Toad Race Aug 23
Elgin Illinois August 12 China Sinsabaugh of New York has been named referee for the annual Elgin Toad race set for August 23. Top drivers from across the country are entered, promising a strong comeback for the cherished event.
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Elgin
China Sinsabaugh
New York
Speaker Is Only Playing Manager For Indians
Tris Speaker becomes the sole playing manager of the Cleveland Indians after replacing Lee Wohl. His dual role draws Cleveland attention and curiosity from fans and major league followers as to his success behind the bench while still contributing on the field. One big inning carried the Pirates to a 5 to 2 win over the Dodgers.
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Tris Speaker
Cleveland Americans
Lee Wohl
Speaker
Indians
Cleveland
Pirates
Dodgers
Cravath Set To Take Phillies Manager Post
Tat Moran predicts Gavvy Cravath will perform well as manager of the Phillies. Moran cites Cravath’s long baseball experience, popularity with players, and fair treatment, promising stern action against those who try to take advantage, while urging others to give their best efforts.
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New York
Gavvy
Tigers Rally Ends with 7 4 Victory over Athletics
In a baseball recap the Tigers overcame an early deficit to beat the Athletics 7 to 4 while the Reds fell to the Phillies 6 to 3 after a strong pitching duel with Heaton.
Seattle Star Bicycle Races Entry Form 1919
Entry blank for Seattle Star bicycle races August 30 1919 under bicycle dealers auspices. Fill with rider details, age, school, and races entered for various stock or racing bicycles. parent/guardian sign to permit participation. entries close August 27 at the Seattle Star Bicycle Race Editor.
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Seattle Star
Sadenins Mansenon
Seattle
Bicycle
Mays Case in Supreme Court Today in New York
New York Aug 12 postponement of the injunction hearing to restrain President Johnson from hindering Pitcher Carl Mays’ use by the New York club was expected as the case came up. Owners Ruppert Comiskey Frazee of the league board will meet Aug 14 to discuss the matter. Syracuse Aug 12 Mike O Dowd defeated Jackie Clark in a 10 round middleweight bout in Syracuse with a decisive points win.
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Johnson
American League
Carl Mays
Supreme Court
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Comiskey
Chicago
Frazee
Boston
League
Mays
Syracuse
N. Y
Mike O'Dowd
Jackie Clark
Allentown
O'Dowd
Indians Beat Yankees 15-9 Behind Elmer Smith Homer
Elmer Smith hit a homer that powered the Indians to a 15 to 9 victory over the Yankees in a high scoring slugfest. The blast sent the ball into the New York stands as the pivotal moment of the game.
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New York
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Yankees
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