Murray or Naylor Set to Pitch in Orleans Tilt
Murray or Rollin Naylor expected to start for the Elder against Orleans as the league leaders clash to gain ground. The game features a see-saw battle with early leads flipping and several standout performances reported, including Ewoldt’s four-for-four effort and Memphian scoring bursts.
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Rollin Naylor
Larry Gi
Sonn
Bears
AB. RH. PO. A. E
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Ai Ldivey
Connelly
Ewoldt
Gilbert
Kelly
Hoffman
Henry
Martina
Orda
Pique
Aie Pgicans
Pelicans
New Orleans
Ure
Memis
Little
Chicks
Oorty
Aenes
Lookouts
Vial
Chets
Gazella
Atlanta
Bigelow
Ottanooga
New
Leirmingham
Little Rock
Chattanooga
Nashville
Bad Year for Champions Tops Crowns Across Sports
A.P. reports a rough year for title holders across sports. Willie Hoppe and Strangler Lewis lose crowns. Mike McTigue and Cyril Walker drop belts. Rene Lacoste defeats Borotra. Babe Ruth dethroned as home run king. Bobby Jones and Welter Hagen among others facing renewed challenges to their laurels.
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New York
A.P
Willie Hoppe
Jake Schaefer
Strangler Lewis
Wayne Munch
Stanislaus Zbyszko
Mike McTigue
Toga
Paul Berlenbach
Gene Borotra
Rene Lacoste
W. E. Garrett Gilmore
Walter Hoover
Cyril Walker
Willie MacFarlane
Babe Ruth
Concensus
William T. Tilden
Helen Wills
Elizabeth Ryam
California
England
Europe
Mile
Suzanne Lenglen
Ingolf
Bobby Jones
Welter Hagen
Heavyweight Belt Bids Stir Promoters In New York
Promoters and managers jockey for the next title bout featuring Jack Dempsey, Harry Wills, and Gene Tunney. Dempsey backs Floyd Fitzsimmons. Tunney relies on Tex Rickard. Paddy Mullins holds decisive leverage. Negotiations pace stalled as Wills tours Europe and awaits return to the United States.
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New York
N. Y
A.P
Kingdom
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Gene Tunney
Dempsey
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Michigan City
Ind
Tunney
Thoro Red
Tex Rickard
Paddy Mullins
Harry Ls
Rickard
Fitzsimmons
Mullins
New York State Athletic Commission
Jack Kearns
Commission
Wills
Europe
Maillins
Richard and
Kearns
Pacific Seonet
Los Angeles
Cal
Floyd
Ana Ana He
Dsen
Favorites Seen Favored In Southern Tennis Meet
Asheville reports show favorites dominating the Southern Tennis Association event. Eight players compete today to reach the semi finals with finals set for Saturday. Doubles action narrows to five teams with two advancing tomorrow and the rest decided Friday. Notable pairings include Caldwell Robertson vs Murray Huggins, Owens vs Watters, and Phelps Craig facing Thornton.
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Asheville
N. C
Southern Tennis Association
Louisville
New Orleans
Mulberry
Fla
Rockhill
Jack Caldwell
Sid Appel
Dan Murray
Frank Owens
D. C. Watters
Florida
Hope
D. C. Crawford
D. C
A. C. Watters
Ed Pfieffer
Atlanta
Greenville
S. C
Birmingham Star Mule Haas Recalled by Pirates
George Mule Haas, longtime Birmingham Barons left fielder, has been recalled by Pittsburgh. Secretary West of the Birmingham Baseball Association confirmed via telegram from Atlanta. Haas, with the Barons since training camp, led the league in home runs at times and was a top slugger early in the season.
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Birmingham
Ala
George “Mule” Haas
Baron
Pittsburgh
Lly West
Birmingham Baseball Association
Age-Herald
Atlanta
Haas
Barons
Offer to Stribling for Greb or Turner bout in Philadelphia
Atlanta dispatch reports promoter Jack Curley wired Young Stribling's headquarters a bid for a September 21 fight in Philadelphia. The proposed Columbia Hospital benefit bout would pit Stribling against either Harry Greb or Gene Turner, described as one of the largest offers he has received.
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Atlanta
Jack Curley
Philadelphia
Young Stribling
Stribling
Harry Greb
Gene Tunner
Columbia Hospital
McGraw's Clan Stumbles Toward Pennant Decline
In a tense fighting day the Giants struggle as the Stars top the league in a setback for McGraw’s group. The Cardinals and Dodgers rest after a busy schedule while the Athletics gain a notch in the American League with a 3 0 win over St Louis. Pennock keeps the Yankees in a late chase with a 2 0 victory over Chicago as Boston falls further behind in the circuit.
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Cardinals
Eserens
Ms. Brownstt
Cubs
Yankees
Eanee
Ymiey
Ons
Athletics
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Giants
Pirates
Phillies
Ehee
Tewart
Birmingham
Murphy
Atlanta
Rogers Hornsby
Dodgers
Chicago
Delphia Athletics
Wiley
St. Louis
Washington-Cleveland
Miller
Chicago White
Boston
Bengals
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Riley
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H. Kelly
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