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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1916
Page
9
A chaotic fourteen inning contest features Bauman's decisive throw to lift the Tigers over Detroit. The game includes late drives and key hits from Baker and Melinian, with Scorers and players such as Wirtz, Cobb, and Hartline contributing throughout.
Philadelphia and Cleveland battle in a rough game with Cleveland overpowering Philadelphia 120 to 123 as key pitchers, Eskie Tauneth Kept visitors off base while Covel and Turner led the Indians with timely hits. A error filled stretch produced late runs and crowded stands as both sides showed defensive lapses and surprising offense.
The report lists multiple baseball games with erratic OCR data. It mentions Atlanta and Nashville matchups, Birmingham, New Orleans, Little Rock, and New Orleans again with varied scores. several lines are garbled, but outcomes appear as wins for some teams and losses for others across seven innings or more.
In Chicago August 1 Edile Cie rotte held Washington to five scattered hits as Chicago hit Shaw opportunely and shut out the visitors 7 to 0. Cotte received fine support with two double plays and sharp fielding by J. Colina. The White Sox held the lead in the American League by beating the Senators. Weston ended Poido Jones's St. Louis Browns' fourteen game streak with a double bill split in Louisville.
Eastern players claim the intercontinental tennis tournament title in Forest Hill New York after two days of competition. The event featured singles and doubles matches with East teams dominating, only a few Western pairs offering resistance. Notable results include the National doubles champions Will Jatout and Clave J Gritta defeating Frederick J Alexander and K J Behr, 7-3 6-3 2-0, and the pair Murray of San Francisco losing to K Norie Williams and George Mo Church.
A chaotic report discusses Jeff Keats and the Giants with references to Fran Gothia and Rendon, hinting at a possible departure. It speculates on a change of scene reviving form and ambition, noting past injuries and inconsistent performance but continued potential.
The record describes a baseball double header where Superbabs and the Pirates split results. It notes a fast game by the Giants against the Cubs and St Louis beating Browns. It mentions key players and infield misplays affecting outcomes, with continued coverage on page two.
August signals frantic planning by managers coaches and captains for West Virginia University football as Tobin McIntire and Metzger prepare for 1919 strategies. Tufts of past success bolster hope while others like Rogers Lampert Webster and Hutchinson linger as potential returnees.
A 1918 comparison shows McIntire guiding Wesleyan like past West Virginia improves, as Wesleyan plans a strong 1919 slate including Washington and Jefferson and Georgia, while West Virginia targets Dartmouth, Penn, Navy, and Rutgers. Coaching reshuffles and veteran losses shape the approach, with optimism for a potent Methodist program.
New York defeated Chicago despite outhitting them as Chicago fielded poorly and errors hurt their chances. Manager Tinker faced mounting criticism as key plays and misplays defined the game.
Boston reports the Braves swept a doubleheader from Cincinnati today with a 1 to 0 win in the first game and a 4 to 8 loss in the second. Homerrade scored in the eighth on a wild throw at first, while Boston gathered three runs in the first inning with four hits including a double by Konetahy.
Brooklyn gains first place as Jarguard wins the opener while Mamaux takes second for the Bucds. The Pirates' loss ends a winning streak with Hrookia? effort and errors key in the early 0-4 score.
August 6 Paris Ky. right-hander Milton Watson outpitched Mexander as Paris beat Philadelphia 2 to 0. The visitors scored in the seventh on a single and two in the eighth on two singles and a stolen base by Saith who had forced Watson. Both teams played errorless ball.
Firenbacher captured first in the 100 mile automobile race at Troums speedway near Tacoma. Thom jan Millen finished second, Dave Low took third, DePalmainished fourth, with a time of three hours twenty one minutes and forty seconds.
Anthony on six players in the Central League were claimed today by manager Roger Hresnahan in a letter to Secretary Farrell. Four are with Southend Aba Bowman Beall Hill and McColl. The other two Ditch Hoffman and Jack Mluhrer are at Springfield. All were farmed last spring. The players will be treated at the loss of the Central League season.
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