De Palma Wins Omaha Speedway Race at 98.35 MPH
Ralph DePalma wins the 150 mile race in Omaha at 98.35 miles per hour with a time of 1 hour 31 minutes 27.91 seconds. Tom Milton finishes second and Ralph Mulford third. A fatal accident injures Dan Cumble as Alvo Franchi’s car crashes but Franchi is unhurt. Eddie Rickenbacker places second in the 50 mile race.
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Rudolph Pitches Win for Braves in Cincinnati Game
In Cincinnati on July 15 Boston defeated the Reds 9 to 2 in the opening game of the series. Rudolph pitched effectively after an early squeeze, while Wilboit Smith and Snodgrass collected nine of eleven visitor hits.
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Singleton shines in Ohio State League with Portsmouth
Hill Singleton, star of Wesleyan baseball, posted a .463 batting average across fifteen games for Portsmouth in the Ohio State League. An injured catcher move moved him from outfield to catching, drawing interest from major league scouts who expect a decision after the season. He is slated to direct Buckhannon High athletics this fall and may face a choice between pro baseball and teaching duties as summer ends.
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Detroit Wins After Long. Mogridge Struggles Against New York
Detroit defeated New York 9 to 7 in a nine inning game marked by poor pitching. Mogridge gave up seven runs in the third frame, Burns homered with the bases loaded, and Detroit pulled ahead after New York tied in the fourth. Burns added a single in the fifth and a sacrifice in the ninth to push Detroit’s lead.
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Phillies and Pirates Split Doubleheader in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg today Philadelphia defeated the Pirates 4 0 in the first game as Alexander pitched well. The Pirates won the nightcap 7 1 with Mamaux and Chalpin ers pulled for relief as Schultz doubled with the bases loaded in the seventh to drive in three runs and seal the win for Pittsburgh.
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College Rowing Heavily Mixed Read in Patchy Text
The piece notes the University of Washington crew at Poughkeepsie and Princeton eight at Seattle for next spring. It mentions strong records in the recent season and potential dual or regatta races at home and abroad. Names like Limpkey-Tarrison and Bigter-Thune appear in unclear form.
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Giants, McGraw Reach Pact as Britton Planned
In St Louis on July 1, reports say Giants manager McGraw and Britton of St Louis reached an agreement and papers will be signed soon. The gale of Harry Sallee, veteran left handed pitcher of the St Louis Nationals, allegedly headed to New York, with final terms to be arranged tonight.
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Cardinals Deal Involving Sallee Nears Completion
Reports say a deal to move Sallee from St Louis to New York is close, with a $15,000 price tag and a $100 fine plus back salary as conditions. Christy Mathewson could go to Cincinnati for Charles Herzog, with Mathewson potentially managing Cincinnati if the trade occurs.
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Brooklyn Triumphs with Wheat Triple in Third Inning
Brooklyn scores three runs in the third as Wheat belts a bases loaded triple. Chicago’s Clemens ejected after heated bench incident with Brooklyn players. Archer homered for Chicago. Smith pitched well early but Chicago faded, final score 6 to 4. Umpires Quigles and Tyron. Time two hours.
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Opening Grand Circuit Meeting at Glebeland Next Week
Cleveland Ohio reports the opening Grand Circuit meeting at North Randall track July 17 with 1220 entries across 19 events. Top races include the 2 08 trot Ohio stake $3000 purse and a 1200 pace. Prominent entries Peter Mao Spriggan Bacolli and Guy Nella headline a week of high class trot and pace contests in Detroit after Cleveland.
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Mathewson Trade Talk Shrugs Giants Seek Cincinnati Deals
New York reports President Hampstead plans to close a deal in Cincinnati to acquire Christy Mathewson and appoint him manager of Makechnie and Rougsh, with Chiristy Mathewson handling team duties. The Giants also seek a left handed pitcher to replace Williams as Cincinnati holds an option.
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Athletics Drop Doubleheader to White Sox in Philadelphia
Philadelphia to Chicago 4 0 and 1 0 games highlighted by fine pitching and only one error across both contests. Weaver, Coltney, Cole, and Sehalk produced key hits as Shenkian and Sheahan faced strong Chicago pitching in the twin bill.
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Emslie Oldest Umpire Leader in Major Leagues
Emslie, at thirty years as an umpire, is the dean of major league arbiters. Born in Guelph Ontario, he began July 1 1887, and after stints in the International and American Associations rose to the National League presence. He is now fifty five and long resident in St Thomas Ontario, Jack Graney’s hometown.
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Walter Johnson Wing Game From Cleveland Remark
Walter Johnson hit a ninth inning single with two out scoring Williams from second to lift Washington to an 8 to 2 victory over Cleveland in the second game of the series. Johnson also starred in the field as Cleveland bungled a sixth inning play allowing two runs.
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Batters in Major League Hitting the Ball Hard
Slow York reports heavy extra base hitting among leaders of the big leagues during the season. American League leaders include Graney with 24 two-base hits, Jackson with 20, and Speaker ranking among doubles. Home run leader Baker with seven, while Pipp and Graney approach last year’s totals. National League hitters also show strong pace with Stock leading two-base sluggers and Grob matching his triples mark.
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Hewitt Wins West Virginia State Golf Title
George H. Hewitt of Wheeling won the final match of the West Virginia state golf tournament at White Sulphur Springs, defeating Joseph Wells of Newell seven up and six to play. Hewitt, a former Wisconsin state champion, claimed the title as part of a day of golf including Robert Gass’s handicap trophy win and Alex Cunningham’s professional 36 hole victory.
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