Morton Was Wild New York Winners Pitcher's Wildness and Errors
New York defeated Cleveland 6 to 5 as Morton's wildness paired with Cleveland errors produced the victory. Babe Ruth was walked thrice, while Smith hit a home run for the locals. Rain delayed play forty minutes. Batteries: Shawkey and Ruel for New York. Morton, Clark and O’Neill for Cleveland.
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Ruel Morton
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Nunamaker
Pittsburg Shut Gut By Guns
New York shut Pittssburg 9 to 0 in a southpaw duel between Nehf and Cooper. Six runs off Blake in the eighth but the Giants won decisively as Cooper, Blake, and Haeffner opposed Nehf and Snyder in the battery.
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Giants
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Pittsburgh
Haeffner
Snyder
Washington's Birthplace: Wakefield Birth Marked by Nation
Washington's birthplace site at Wakefield Virginia receives annual congressional funding of 100 dollars for fence repair and cleaning of the 18 acre reservation. The birthplace of the father of his country has no dwelling and is rarely visited due to limited access. Wakefield lies 110 miles from Washington. pilgrims must travel by water and land as excursion steamer service ended and the old government wharf is gone.
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Washington
Congress
Wakefield
George Washington
Potomac
Government Wharf
Salt Lake City Prohibits Sparkler Sales
City commission bans sale of sparklers in Salt Lake City after deaths of two children locally and one in Elsinore Utah during Fourth of July celebrations attributed to the fireworks.
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Elsinore
Utah
Sunday baseball results and wool sale report
Coast League games listed with San Francisco 5-1 Seattle 4-2 Oakland 5-2 Salt Lake 2-0 Sacramento 5-3 Vernon 2-5 Los Angeles 8-2 Portland 4-3 American League Chicago 2 Boston 0 Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 0 St Louis 2 11 Washington 2-4 Detroit 1 New York 0 National League New York 7 Chicago 1 Brooklyn 2 Pittsburg 1 Portland Ore Sale of 76000 pounds of Oregon wool at Pitot Rack reported. Sale price 1.85 per scoured pound equals 56 cents grease. Wool to be shipped to small mills in New England.
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Jamaica Moves to Curb Rum Industry with Anti Alcohol League
In Kingston Jamaica two American missionaries spearhead the Jamaica League Against Alcoholism aiming to affiliate with the World League Against Alcohol. They urge following Pussyfoot Johnson’s approach as Jamaica’s rum trade fuels about 1 million dollars in annual government revenue and hampers prohibition efforts.
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Jamaica League Against Alcoholism
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Diamond Notes on Baseball Trades and Rumors
Paddy Livingston’s brief Red Sox stay noted. Pat Moran struggles to fix the best pitching staff in the league. Grover Lowdermilk released to Minneapolis AA. Kansas City seeks outfield help by acquiring Toe Letter from Chicago Nationals. Walter Johnson’s mound work worries Clark Griffith and Washington fans. Jack Coombs potential Tigers manager replacement discussed. Buck Miller shines for Oakland while Buckeyes grip remains. Red Sox shed stars and eye pennant in the American League. Karl Adams sold to Tulsa. Walter Schmidt retained by Pirates with Nig Clarke released. May Flack shines for Chicago Cubs with strong hitting and defense. Mara praised as top American Association ballplayer. Ping Je, acquired from Bloomington, released to Toledo.
Legion Officials Attend Picnic at Guyer Hot Springs
Dr. William F. Passer commander and Lester F. Alberts state adjutant of the local American Legion post attended a Halley post picnic at Guyer Hot Springs last week. About 500 ex service men and families enjoyed talks and sports in the afternoon and dancing in the evening. Senator Nugent was main speaker on America's Part in the War. Passer spoke on Aims and Ideals of the American Legion. Alberts spoke on The Idaho Organization.
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Guyer Hot. Springs
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Doorn Holland Ex-Empress Augste Victoria Endured Long Ill Health
Doorn Holland reports detail the prolonged distress of former German empress Auguste Victoria over two years. She suffers aggravated heart disease attacks, has been largely invalid, and relies on an elevator and constant staff led by Countess Kellar.
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Ambrongen
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Ely
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Farewell Shouts From Australian Veterans to Prince George
Veterans of the light horse greeted the Prince of Wales with a chorus shouting Good-bye Teddy and Good bye Dig as he prepared to depart. The prince paused to inspect the troops and shook hands with each man, acknowledging the informal farewells with a smile.
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Teddy
Prince of Wales
Digger
British stars defeat Hagen Rogge in three hole match
In Detroit on August 7, Harry Vardon and Edward Ray beat Walter Hagen, former American Open champion, and Alex Rogge, holder of that title, three holes to two in a three hole match.
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