Avet Drops First Game to Turtles in Error
The Turtles beat the Gulls 1 to 0 in the opening game of the series at Redmond Field. Cavet pitched for the Gulls but errors at critical moments allowed a run in the eighth, with Walsh hitting a double and scoring as Maloney or Abstein were involved.
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Daley Sold to Volunteers in Late Season Move
Jaley ex star outfielder of the team will wear a Nashville uniform for the rest of the season. The move came after talks involving the Klyn Nationals and a Montgomery visit. Brooklyn reportedly offered Daley, but terms could not be agreed.
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Sliding Scale Proposal For Southern League Next Season
The Birmingham News reports clubs favor a sliding scale to fix salary limits and allow unlimited signings with scales adjusting to payroll. Advocates led by Manager Charlie Frank of New Orleans argue it develops young players and curbs reliance on ex majors, with Atlanta directors backing the plan for 1918 to keep the league stable and financially sound.
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Charlie Frank
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Atlanta
Rule for the Girls League in England aims at curfews
London reports the League of Vigilance, a parents group, pushing family rules and local ordinances to restrict girls by age. The plan includes curfews and supervised freedoms, seeking enforcement in cities and towns across the north.
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Yesterday's Southern League Results From Three Cities
In Chattanooga Birmingham lost 15 to 3 with Smith Yantz Chappelle and Noyes driving runs. Chattanooga won 7 to 3 behind solid pitching. In Nashville New Orleans fell 6 to 3 as Swann Haigh Summers Glenn and Elliott led the offense. At Atlanta Montgomery defeated Attako 8 to 2 with Dugglesby Reynolds Paige and McAllister contributing key hits.
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National League Scores From Philadelphia New York and Brooklyn
In Philadelphia first game Chicago beat Philadelphia 7 to 2 with Lavinder. Archer, Moore and Killifer receiving. Second game Chicago won 5 to 1 on 12 hits. Reulbach. Smith and Needham. Alexander and Dooiin. In New York Pittsburg triumphed 8 to 4 behind Hendrix. Gibson, Marquard and Meyers. In Brooklyn Louia defeated 8 to 4 with Sallee and Wingo. Knetzer, Curtis, Stack and Miller. In Boston Cincinnati both teams combined for 10 to 2. Pyter and Barthen. Moore, Humphries, Davis and Clark.
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Scores and box scores from American League games
In Cleveland the Cleveland team beat Boston 5 to 1 with Gregg and O Neil credited. At St Louis Philadelphia won 4 to 1 behind BISLawia and Brown Pennock. Detroit hosted New York with New York taking 9 to 3 as Mullin and Stanage contributed. Chicago edged Washington 8 to 1 with Cicotte Benz White Kuhn Sullivan Groom Cashion Johnson and Williams Ainsmith providing the hits.
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Cotton States League Scores In Murky Morning
Vicksburg defeated Jackson 8 to 2 while Greenwood upset Columbus 4 to 3 in a two game set. The results reflect a slate from the Cotton States League with Vicksburg and Greenwood recording wins on the road.
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South Atlantic League Scores Roundup
Macon edged Albany 26 to 4, Columbus defeated Savannah 5 to 4, and Jacksonville beat Columbia 14 to 2 in league play.
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Scores from the American Association games
Toledo beat Kansas City 5 to 1 Milwaukee defeated Indianapolis 13 to 2 Minneapolis won 6 to 1 over Louisville St Paul defeated Columbus 6 to 1 Cincinnati game results not listed.
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Houston blanks Waco in Texas League game
In the Texas League Houston defeated Waco 6 to 0. Dallas and San Antonio fought to a 6 6 tie after 10 innings. Beaumont faced Fort Worth in another listed matchup with unclear final details.
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Patterson Welcomes Marathoner Gaston Strobino Home
The first U S Olympic squad member from Stockholm, Gaston Strobino, arrives in New York in high spirits. A large Patterson N J delegation greets him including his mother and sister. Strobino says he would have beaten rivals if the full marathon distance were run. A Paterson parade and mayoral review follow a city dinner and festive homecoming.
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Jake Wells Names an All Star Baseball Team
Jake Wells selects an all star lineup listing players by positions such as Rightfield Centerfield and Shortstop with names like Zimmerman Pohling Meyers Archer and Marquard among others. The text shows garbled OCR but preserves multiple player names and positions across infield outfield and pitching roles.
Games Today Look to Clash Across League Schedule
Mobile faces Memphis while Birmingham visits Chattanooga and New Orleans travels to Nashville. Montgomery plays Atlanta and Chicago meets Philadelphia. St Louis hosts Brooklyn as Pittsburgh clashes New York. Cincinnati visits Boston and Washington meets Chicago with Philadelphia at St Louis and New York at St. Boston at Cleveland.
Wells the Millionaire selects star baseball all star team
Atlanta promoter Jake Wells who controls major Southern vaudeville houses selects an all star team mixing veterans and youngsters. His picks include Gandil Doyle Zimmerman Collins infield Cobb Jackson Speaker Archer Meyers and pitchers Marquard Johnson Rucker with McGraw as manager.
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Wright and Perkins Charged in Kentucky Warehouse Arson
Bolin Wright and Lee Perkins, prominent tobacco traders in Mayfield Kentucky, are under arrest on arson charges. They allegedly started fires that destroyed five tobacco warehouses, causing about 500 dollars in losses. The arrests today stirred the region, where Wright has long been known as a prosperous businessman.
Baseball Highlights From 1884 to 1910 Glances
A compact list of baseball milestones and incidents: Sherwood Magee born in Clarendon PA. Buffington limited to one hit by Indianapolis. 1891 DC team four putouts by first baseman. 1892 Jack Stivetts no hitter vs Brooklyn. 1893 Chicago players in Toledo wreck injuring Jimmy Ryan. 1894 Philadelphia Park grandstand fire. 1894 Brooklyn defeats New York 21-8. 1897 Pirates beat St Louis 5-4 in 14 innings. 1897 Detroit Western League homers off Abbey. 1897 Steinfeldt Davis and McCauley hit consecutive homers for Detroit. 1909 Pittsburgh 3-2 over Brooklyn in 14. 1910 Oakland vs Portland 18 innings scoreless. 1898 Chicago 1-0 over Philadelphia in 11 innings.
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Police Shootout Ends: Negro Flees Across Cumberland River
Nashville police officer George Redmond was fatally shot today by John Patty a Negro during a failed arrest. Redmond entered the suspect's home and Patty seized the weapon firing at close range. The officer was shot through the lung and Patty escaped by swimming the Cumberland River.
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Wells Resigns as League Leader After Notable Theatre Career
A prominent figure steps down from his league leadership post after a prolific career in theater. He mentored players such as Kidd, Chesbro, Socks, Seybold, Dundon, Shannon, and Leever in the Virginia League. He also helped develop Billy Smith.
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Spike Shannon
Sam Leever
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Clarke's vow sticks as Pirates failoutfield gambit and pennant race
At season start Fred Clarke vowed never to play in the outfield again and wagered clothes on his word, a pledge kept as Pittsburgh rivals brace for a late Central League pennant scramble among Fort Wayne Dayton Erie Springfield and Youngstown. Also boxing notes discuss a potential Coulon Ledoux bantam title bout in Paris and Mike Gibbons aiming for $100,000 before retirement. Brock praised by doctors as top form in sparring context.
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Erie
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Uhlan and Harness Horses Return from Russia
UHLAN king of trotters and the C. K. G. Billings string now in Russia will be shipped back to this country soon. Plans to exhibit in Vienna and Berlin were dropped due to poor health. on June 13 Uhlan set a Moscow track record of 2:04 four, then fell ill and has not been harnessed for weeks.
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Owen Moran Retired from Los Angeles Boxing Scene
Moran quits fighting in Los Angeles after being barred for unfair tactics in a clash with Jack White. A Syracuse bout ended Moran’s run with a loss on a foul to Charley White, signaling a decline from his Nelson era peak.
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Washington club profits hit peak in major leagues
The Washington Star reports Prosperity has struck the Washington club in the American League with profits this season likely unmatched in either major league. Strong fan interest supports higher attendance and revenues as Washington fields a real team this year.
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Browns Target Baumgartner and C Brown Starters
President Hedges of the St. Stonig Browns says Baumgartner and C Brown will be star players next year. He aims to acquire Rapheal Almeida but the Cuban will stay with the Cincinnati Reds and return to Cinci after the Southern League season ends.
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Black Cat Brings Luck, Cat Dies By Line Drive
Pitcher Jacobsen of St. Thomas Canada team saved himself from a fast line drive by tucking a stray black cat into his sweater pocket. The cat was struck by the ball and killed, but Jacobsen sustained minor injuries while coaching.
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Griffith criticizes sacrifice hit as a route to wins
Clark Griffith of the Washington Club questions the value of the sacrifice bunt. He concedes it can be a good one run play but argues that sustained run production and timely hitting, not single run innings, determine success. His team remains near the top, supporting his view.
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Griff
Western Open Golf Championship at Idlewild Club Flossmoor
The Western Open golf championship will be played over the Idlewild Club links at Flossmoor and at Wheaton for the Olympic course on August 31. The event is open to the public.
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Pittsburgers Witness Major League Driving on Brutiot Island
Pittsburg on Brutiot Island hosts Grand Circuit events despite limited access by ferry and boat. Two heats of the 205 pace see Peter H win in 2 05, 2 15 1 2 for Peter up, and 2 08 for Peter H. Baldy McGregor wins the Matron stake. Geers and Dorsch take the professional drivers stake as the 2 22 trot builds to a five heat contest. Dictator Todd pulls lame before start in the first preliminary.
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Allen's Foot Ease Promises Comfortable Shoes
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease antiseptic powder as a remedy for tight new shoes and hot swollen feet. It claims to make tight-fitting footwear feel easy, provide rest and comfort, and is sold everywhere for 25 cents with a warning to avoid substitutes.
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New Orleans Brewery Avoids Bankruptcy Ruling
Efforts by creditors to declare the Security Brewing Company bankrupt failed in U S district court this afternoon. The jury found the firm insolvent on no date, and receivers remain appointed by the state court to operate the plan.
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