Gulls and Pelicans Schedule Double Header in New Orleans
In New Orleans on Aug. 16 bad grounds halted the planned game. A double header was set for Sunday with Campell and Giavenich in the first game and Hogg and L Stevenson in the second. A large crowd awaited play as weather permitted.
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New Orleans
Mobile
Campbell
Giavenich
Hogg
L. Stevenson
Bradley Hogg
Finn
The
Pelicans
Frank
Dixie
Walker
Stephenson
Glavenich
W. Robertson
Board of Directors
Mobile Gulls Lead Pack as Doubleheader Looms in New Orleans
Mobile holds a strong lead over the Crackers and Billikens ahead of a four game series in Atlanta on September 2. Atlanta’s Alperman has appendix surgery and cannot play this season. Memphis’ Butler returns home after malaria recovery. Umpire complaints surface in the Southern League with Wright and Stockdale under scrutiny.
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Mobile
New Orleans
Crackers
Billikens
Gulls
Gulf City
Atlanta
Kavanaugh
Little Rock
Wright
Stockdale
Pele
Barons
Marcan
Baseball chatter and possible all star game talk in Pensacola
The narrative recalls Heinie Berger being heckled in New Orleans last Friday and a fan retort. It notes Pitcher Lewis of the Twilight League striking out eleven in five innings at Pensacola. It then mentions possible arrangements for a game between the New York Giants and the Chicago White Sox.
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Heinie Berger
New Orleans
Lewis
Pensacola
Somers critiques modern baseball on players and finance
Charlies W. Somers, president of the Cleveland club, argues the game has changed little in twenty years. He notes rising costs for managing teams, says players profit most while attendance and builders’ work are less valued, and criticizes owners for becoming too businesslike and mechanical.
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Jackson
Miss
M. A. Lewis
Jackson Club
Ted Sullivan
Charlies W. Somers
Cleveland
Somers
Ebbets
Dahlen
Rucker
Stengel
Miller
Fisher
Cutshaw
Allen
Erwin
Wheat
Frank Chance
Brooklyn
Jimmy Sheckard
Dodgers
Sheckard
Cubs
McMahon Seeks Cross Ritchie Title Bout Match Plans
Jess McMahon aims to arrange a match between Leadh Cross and Willie Ritchie for the lightweight world title. Cross is ready to sign if Ritchie agrees. McMahon seeks 20 percent of gross after a $10,000 advance. The bout would likely occur after Ritchie defends vs Freddie Welsh on September 1.
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Jess McMahon
New York
Leadh Cross
Joe Rivers
Willie Ritchie
Cross
Mahon
Ritchie
McMahon
Freddie Welsh
Conzelman and Thompson Recalled by Pittsburg and Yankees
Atlanta August 16 pitchers Joe Conzelman and Carl Thompson have been recalled by Pittsburg and the Yankees. Both are due to report at the end of the Southern League season.
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Atlanta
Joe Conzelman
Carl Thompson
Pittsburg
Yankees
Baseball notes from the season and rule debates
A regional sports column discusses scoring rules and player habits at the plate, highlights Ty Cobb and Cree, and critiques Dahlen and Sheckard moves. It covers McGraw's Giants, the Dodgers, the American League, and attempts to curb authors signing under false names before the World Series.
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Ban Johnson
National League
Johnson
Lynch
American League
Mathewson
Marquaré
McGraw
National Commission
Herrmann
Supreme Court of Baseball
Sullivan Explains A A U Ban On Women
James E. Sullivan secretary treasurer of the Amateur Athletic Union, touring Europe for the International Athletic Federation’s Berlin convention, explains the A A U stance against women remains in force. He cites preserving the dignity of the American woman and keeping amateur sport clear of the demi monde as two reasons.
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James E. Sullivan
Amateur Athletic Union
Europe
International Athletic Federation
Berlin
Germany
Sullivan
United States
Pirates Take First of Series Over Giants 8-6
In New York on August 16 the Pirates defeated the Giants 8 to 6. Wagner hit a three run homer with two on in the first inning as Mathewson was hit hard. Pittsburg combined for 14 hits while New York managed 12. Umpires Klem and Orth.
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New York
Christy Mathewson
New York Giants
Giants
Philadelphia
Pirates
Mathewson
Wagner
R. H. E. Pittsburg
NewYork
McQuillian
Adams
Gibson
Wiltse
Demaree
Lean
Wilson
Klem
Orth
Holland Calvo
Dunn
Thompson
Welchonce
Coyle
Fifield
Hart
AR. R. PO
AB Chattanooga
Walsh Ee
Flick
Eeenne Seewe
Covlk Ib
Kelberfeld Rt
Giddo
Atlanta- Alt
R H. PO
Alb Agler
Manuach
Welechonee
Smith
Bisland
Rf Calvo
Love
Voss
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Johnson
Hite Welchonce
Covaleski
Vase
Dodgers Hit Four Home Runs in Doubleheader Sweep
Brooklyn split a doubleheader with St Louis as the Dodgers won 14 to 5 in the second game after a 1 to 0 first game setback. Four homers were hit with Pob Fisher collecting two and Stengel and Fischer adding one each.
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Brooklyn
The_ Carne
Dodgers
Swattor
Pob Fisher
Stengel
Fischer
Ree
Rigler
Byron
R. H. E. St. Louis
Trickle
Geyer
Griner
Wingo
Roberts
Curtis
Fisher
Cubs Sweep Phillies In Doubleheader
Chicago Cubs defeated Philadelphia in a twin bill by 4 to 3 and 8 to 3. Stack started the opener, Cheney relieved, Zimmerman hit two homers and Archer hit one, with Johnny Killifer catching. In the second game Cheney and Archer again starred for Chicago as Seaton and Rixey struggled for Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Cubs
Phillies
Stack
Quakers
Larry Cheney
Cheney
Zimmerman
Archer
Eer Fel
Chicago
Brennan
Mayer
Killifer
R. H. E. Chicago
Seaton
Rixey
Imlay
Marshall
Howley
O’day
Emslie
Red Sox Triumph in Eleven Inning Clash Over Reds
Boston edged Cincinnati 8 to 7 in eleven innings with Maranville’s triple and a flawless squeeze play producing the decisive run. The Reds totaled 7 runs on 13 hits while Boston had 8 runs on 13 hits.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Maranvillé
R-H.e
Brown
Packard
Clark
Dickson -Reriden
Brennan
Sand Eason
Naps Triumph Over Athletics 10 to 1 in Cleveland
Naps cruising at home hammered the Athletics 10 to 1. Chapman hit a two on homer and Jackson added a circuit drive as Bush and Wyckoff were hit hard. Final line shows Naps 10 runs on 10 hits with Cleveland pitchers supporting the blowout.
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Athletics
Naps International News Service
Cleveland
Naps
Bush
Wyckoff
Chapman
Jackson
R.H. E. Philadelphia
Wrycekoff
Schang
Mitchell
O'Neill
Mpires
Hildebrand
Evans
Senators Pound Detroit 6 1 In Wet Day Game
Aug 16 Senators beat Detroit 6 to 1 as Dauss weakened after the sixth inning. Groom pitched strongly for Washington while Henry Davis and Stanage contributed. Umpires O Loughlin and Sheridan.
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Dauss
Senators
Detroit
Dauses
Groom
R. H. EB
Washington
Henry
Davis
Stanage
O’loughlin
Sheridan
White Sox Shut Out Yankees In Pitchers Battle
Chicago, Aug. 16. The White Sox defeated the Yankees 2 to 0 in a pitchers duel. Fisher and Scott were the starters, with the Sox breaking through in the seventh inning for both runs. McConnell, Fisher and Sweeney handled pitching for Chicago, while Kuhn and Scott pitched for New York. Umpires Egan and Dineen.
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White Sox
YANKS
Chicago
Yankees
Fisher
Scott
Sox
R. EL. E. Mew
Chicaeo
McConnell
Sweeney
Kuhn
Egan
Dineen
Browns Lose to Red Sox on Errors and Sluggish Batting
In St Louis, the Red Sox shut out the Browns 4 to 0 as costly miscues by Balenti and the pace of Speaker’s hits stifled the Browns. Leonard and Carrigan held the mound for Boston, while Leverenz and McAllister toed the line for St Louis with McGreevy and Connolly as umpires.
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Balenti
Colt Browns
ST. Louis
Red Sox
Browns
Speaker
Fit. Louis
Leonard
Carrigan
Leverenz
McAllister
McGreevy and
Connolly
Mike Donlin Signs Jersey City Contract
Mike Donlin today signed a contract to play with the Jersey City club of the International League. Donlin was formerly a star batsman of the Giants but later with the Phillies, from which team he was conditionally released.
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Mike Donlin
Jersey City
N. J
Donlin
Giants
Phillies
Barons and Volunteers Split Double Header
Barons and Volunteers split a double header with hits highlighted by Gregory. Boland and Hinton limited scoring while Hardgrove and Boland pitched in relief. catches included Clifton and Noyes as umpires Kerin and Breitenstein.
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Gibson
Breitenstein
Kerin
Birmingham
Po.a
Marcan
Danae Eere
Messenger
Mcbride
Knisely
Ween
McDonald
Ellam
Eeeeeee Carroll
Clifton
Gregory
Senee
Hardgrove
Nashville
AB Po.a
Datey
Callahan
Spratt
Senee Noyes
Young
Diecus
Hinton
Dulas
Balle
Boland
Crackers Split Doubleheader With Lookouts In Atlanta
In Atlanta on August 16 the Crackers and Lookouts split a doubleheader as errors marred the visitors. Both games featured heavy hitting with multiple runs scored, ending with a tied result after the two contests.
Few High Priced Players Make Good In Big Leagues
A 1910s price list shows stars like Marty O'Toole and Larry Chappell commanding large sums, yet few high priced players become big league standouts. The piece notes Rube Marquard's turnaround and Joe Jackson's solid record, while questioning the overall value of lavish salaries for minor league talent.
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Larry Chappell
Chi- Geno White Sox
Ccccsrea
Fred Maisel
New York
Nick Cullop
Cleveland
Marty O'Toole
Pitts
Lefty
Russell
Athletics
Ack
Erie
Joe Jackson
Fred Hunter
Pittsburg
Lena Blackburne
White
BOS
Rube Marquard
CRU
Spike Shannon
New
Clarkson and Kelly
Bos- Bonnes
Detroit
Buffalo
Brouthers
Richardson
Lowe
Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
Milwaukee
Angel
Larry
Callahans
Buzz
Frank Farrell
New York Yankees
Baltimore
Maisel
Pell
Clasa
Marquard
John T. Bush
Portsider
Rube
South Sider
Giants
McGraw
Mit
Wilbert Robertson
Turtles Take Five Inning Game From Billikens
MEMPHIS Tenn Aug 16 Scoring in pairs in the fourth and fifth innings the Memphis club won the series with Montgomery 4 to 1. A homer by a Memphis batter sparked the win.
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Turtles
Billikens
Memphis
Tenn
Montgomery
Motor Boat Races Postponed One Month
The Royal Motor Yacht Club agrees to delay the Harmsworth Cup races by one month in response to requests from the Motor Boat Club of America and the French Motor Boat Club. The contest now targets September 10 with the opening race planned August 1 between Ryde and Cowes in Osborne Bay, Isle of Wight.
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International News Service
London
French
Motor Boat Club
Motor Boat Club of America
Royal Motor Yacht Club
Ryde
Cowes
Osborne Bay
Isle of Wight
Promoter Ted Murphy Victim of Heat in Milwaukee
Ted Murphy a well known boxing promoter was a victim of the intense heat in Milwaukee Wisconsin today His condition is critical The temperature at noon hovered around 90 degrees
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International News Service
Milwauker
Wis
Ted” Murphy
What’s the Matter With The Chicago Cubs
Chicago star Ed Reulbach departs with Brooklyn, defends Cubs against jealousy while praising the club’s position near the NL lead. He cites injuries to Archer Zimmerman Bridwell Overall and Charley Smith as the main handicaps and expresses hope for better pitching with the Dodgers.
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Chicago
Ill
Cubs
Ed Reulbach
Dodgers
Edward
Evers
Bresnahan
Leach
Roger
Tommy
John
Mr. Murphy
Archer
Zimmerman
Bridwell
Charley Smith
Brooklyn
King of the Driving Masters Pop Geers Still Tops trot circuit
Veteran driver Pop Geers remains the leading figure in trotting as he faces the Michigan state fair season. He trains at Memphis after each campaign, selects promising young horses, and prepares a strong stable for next year. His methods keep him atop the grand circuit with chances at rich awards.
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International News Service
New York
Light Harners
Pop
Geers
Memphis
Michigan
America
Woman Guides Suitor Through Scenic Lead Up to Proposal
A patient woman creates a measured lead up with careful scenery to win a marriage proposal. She orchestrates settings and moments to reveal her true intentions and aims to secure a commitment. The plan emphasizes thoughtful gestures and deliberate pacing.
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Pets
Alperman
Inge-Bondurant Sanitorium
Willis
Kid” Butler
Inge-Bondurant
Cleveland Naps
Joe Birmingham
Plank
Mack
Clevelara
Mackmen
Hletics
Gregg
Falkenberg
Molon’s Baseball
Matinee
Bugs
Ery
Gadden
Aetarnal
Werner
Opelika
John D. Voss
Macon
Polo Grounds
Philadelphias
Harlem Meadow
Ty Cobb
Cobb
Cree
A.A. U
Dodger
Triple
Squeez
Red
Ala
Vols
A. E Marcan
Teen AB
Ees Callahan
Seaee
Awe
Perry
Hoffman
Lindsay
Vsees
Fleharty
Birmingham Seer
Nashville Wee Wees
Summery
Enam
Marecan
Carroll
Elberfeld
Lookouts
R.h.po
Walsh
Stew Enwee
Graff
Williams
Whee
Graham
Howell
SGRIM
AGIOT
Eas Nes
Manaigh
Cf Smith
Holland
Calvo
P Weer
Tener
Dunn Agler
Agler
Balla
Snedecor
Ae Gfposns
Gesescess
Sparks
P. Seseeesere
R. AE
Seeee Schweitzer
Veees
Schweitzer
Ward
Wares
Merritt
Shanley
Alstein
Knaupp
Parsons
Gribbens
Stockdale and Wright
Ay Murp
Chicago Cubs
Pop” Geers
King of the
R. Cousins
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H. C. Geron
Union Savings Bank
North Royal Street
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