Jacobs Beaten as Thomas Tops Jacobs in Grading Duel
In Angeles on Sept 4 Lefty Thomas outpitched Elmer Jacobs 2 to 1 as Seattle's Indians defeated the Cafeteria City's mound staff for a shutout. Jacobs walked in the ninth with bases loaded to force in the winning run. The second game saw Burger's lefty dominate Seattle as Finneran argued with umpire Crandall and was sent to the showers. The Angels widened their edge with five wins in seven games.
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New York Champion Defeats Stone in 12 Round Bout
New York middleweight champion Dave Rosenberg defended his title in a 12 round fight against Jack Stone. Rosenberg proved too clever for the challenger as the New York State boxing commission viewed him as champion.
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McCredie’s Real Tiger Hunter Brings in Big Talent
Frank Navin hires Walter McCredie as a talent hunter to seek top players in the minors and bring them to Detroit. McCredie, famed for piloting Pillette Blue and Sylvester Stoenson, will scout in lower circuits avoiding top class AA spends, while securing players like Maisel Hellmann Hollacher Guisto from common terms.
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Cubs Best Road Club, Browns Lead at Home
The Cubs excel on the road this season and trail only by home success to the Browns in the American League. Analyses show the Cubs with strong road records, while the Browns dominate at home. Standings reflect home and road strengths for both leagues as of August 22.
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Baseball Highlights From A Day Of Big Scores
Hornady hit his 24th homer to power the Cardinals past the Reds 9 to 3. Frisch doubled and King misplayed in the ninth as the Giants edged the Phillies 8 to 7. Grimes limited Braves hits and the Robins won 8 to 6. Uhle worked deep as the Indians defeated the White Sox 6 to 3. Washington shelled Fullerton to win 10 to 3 over the Red Sox.
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Championship Boxing Card in Michigan City Opens Today
Labor day boxing show in Michigan City Indiana starts at 3 p m. features Jack Dempsey in a sequence of two round bouts against five sparring partners. Bantamweight title holder Joe Lynch faces Pal Moore in a key bout.
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Grandstand Plans Filed for Polo Grounds Fireproof Stand
The National Exhibition company, owner of the New York Giants, filed with the Manhattan Bureau of Buildings plans for a three story fireproof grandstand at the Polo Grounds.
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Wood's No Kid Pat O Hara Wood A Team Veteran
Pat O Hara Wood of the Australian tennis squad, aged 31, is described as the veteran of the team after twenty years of playing. He has spent two decades in the sport and remains a key player for his side.
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Old Timer Hails Dugdale as Greatest Catcher, Corbett Says
Ted Corbett, running for constable, praises C. E. Dugdale as the greatest catcher in baseball history. Corbett recalls Dugdale’s pitching days and his defensive genius, while noting Dugdale’s weak hitting. He reflects on a bygone game era with smaller salaries and bigger crowds, including a 170000 attendance in Kansas City in 1896.
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Webfoot Grid Lookout Good for Oregon Football Season
Early reports from the University of Oregon campus indicate that the Webfooters are about ready to resume the high position they held in football up to and including the 1916 season. After several seasons of mediocre teams, the Lemon and Yellow prospects for the coming season are good, with a number of veterans returning.
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Adair Makes Hit With Fight Fans in First Workout
Barney Adair New York welterweight impressed Seattle crowd at Austin and Salt gym Sunday with sharp punches and ring skills. His display ahead of Wednesday’s National Athletic club main event against Travie Davis drew strong support and debate among local fans. Davis, known for power and grit, defends his rising hype as he faces the New Yorker in the card.
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Davis Cup Finals Reach Final Day Showdown
Australian duo Patterson and O Hara Wood defeated Tilden and Richards in straight sets to level the series at 2 1 as the United States needs one win to reclaim the cup. Today Tilden partners Anderson while Johnston faces Patterson in singles to decide the title.
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Hornsby Dominates In Lineup Totals Record Scores
Hornsby leads with 34 as Cardinals beat rivals and top league leaders. Walker adds 32 for the Athletics, Williams 32 for the Browns, Ruth 28 for the Yanks, Hellman 21 for the Tigers, Williams 20 for the Phils, Miller 18 for the Athletics as the group outpaces the rest of the pack.
Three Homerun Records By Williams Challenge Babe Ruth
Kenneth May Williams of the St. Louis Browns, a former soldier, hits three major league homerun records this season. He clubbed three against the White Sox on April 23, hit six in six days starting July 26, and two more in the sixth inning against the Senators on August 7, totaling 25 homers to date.
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Grid Star To Coach Preps In Catholic League
Stanley Cofall, a former Notre Dame gridiron star, will coach Catholic high school players in Philadelphia this year. Catholic rivals clash annually across football, track and basketball in this league.
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