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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1915
Page
11
Philadelphia and Boston split a doubleheader before the largest crowd of the season. Philadelphia won the first game 4 to 1 with southpaw Rixey pitching, while Boston took the second 6 to 3 behind southpaw Tyler.
Chicago and Pittsburg split a July 3 double header with a 6 6 first game and a 2 4 loss for Chicago in the second. Errors and weak coaching hurt the visitors, while hits came with runners on base.
Brooklyn and New York split a July 3 doubleheader in Brooklyn. In the first game the Dodgers edged the Giants 2 to 1 in a pitching duel between Smith and Stroud with strong support. The nightcap ended 4 to 3 for the Giants after Brooklyn mounted a ninth inning rally but fell short.
Ray Morgan second baseman for Washington has been indefinitely suspended without pay by Manager Griffith. Morgan has not been performing well and may face permanent removal. Norwood Park's Denhan plans his strongest team to meet Montana, while the Cadenza orchestra will perform in the afternoon, likely drawing a large crowd to the park Sunday.
The Montana baseball team from a mining town below Fairmont will attract crowds at Norwood Park Sunday afternoon. A good game is expected as the strong visiting lineup faces the fast Norwood Park boys.
Auto racing fans from all parts of the state anticipate a big program at Fairmont Monday afternoon. The feature race starts at 2:30 p m with Welock and Chaver Johnson among the notable drivers who recently won the driving contest at Uniontown Texas in a strong field of entrants from across the United States.
James J. Corbett returns from Australia with his white hope Tom Gowler and plans to challenge Jess Willard in Cowler’s behalf. Corbett notes Willard’s recent KO wins over Lex O'Donnell in three rounds Gordon in three and Ben Doyle in two in Australia.
St Louis July 3 George Sisler former Michigan star pitched his first major league game in the opener between Cleveland and St Louis and won 2 to 1 with nine strikeouts and nine assists. Cleveland took the second game 5 to 7 as Harsted limited St Louis to five hits though three doubles and one triple figured in the scoring.
Detroit hammered three Chicago pitchers Russell Cicotte and Scott to push nine runs as Boland shut out the visitor the rest of the way for a 9 to 5 Detroit victory. Chicago started strong with five runs in the first inning, but the Tigers answered with scoring in the sixth and eighth to secure the win.
Yesterday Philadelphia beat Boston 4 1 and 3 3 with a doubleheader. New York defeated Brooklyn 4 3 in the second game. Chicago and Pittsburgh split with Pittsburgh winning 4 2 in the second. Detroit beat Chicago 9 4. Cleveland split with St Louis 3 1. Boston routed Philadelphia 17 0. New York beat Washington 8 7. Buffalo beat Baltimore. Kansas City edged Newark. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh. Cleveland and Columbus rain. Louisville topped Indianapolis. St Paul beat Minneapolis and Milwaukee edged Kansas City.
Boston reports show Jack Barry, sold by the Athletics, played second base against his former teammates in the second game. Philadelphia topped the Athletics 7 to 3 in the opener as Wood and Gregg shut down the Athletics and Crowell delivered a strong four innings. New York and Washington split a twinbill with Washington winning the first 7 11 innings and New York taking the second 2 to 1. Rickenbacker won the 390 contest, leading Eddie O Connell and Alley in the Sioux City meet.
West Union July 3 Industrial team of Clarksburg defeated the local squad in a brisk game by 3 to 0. Pitchers Whitney and Knight dueled with Whitney the stronger. Bryan, speedy shortstop, starred with two hits including a double, while Industrial features strong batting.
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