Baseball-Rooting controversy over Johnson methods in league
A New York report accuses American League president Ban Johnson of crafty maneuvers to secure victory in the world series. The piece notes heavy player sales from weaker clubs to the three leaders Red Sox Tigers and White Sox, prompting fan protest and wide press criticism. It cites major acquisitions including Jack Garner and Sam Ansen, and discusses the impact on pennant races in multiple leagues.
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Bao Johnson
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Doston Rea Box
Detroit Tigers
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Eclties
Ian Johnson
Athietica
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Pittburg
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Red Sox
Braves
George Brallicgs
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Tan Haa
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Heston
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Leyte
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Cams
Umen
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Jack Garry
The
Athletica
Sam Ansen
Browns
Bill James
Ane Pliching
Jon Jackson
White Box
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Mla
Qura
Dostana
Dreaklyn
Arles
Mlndolph
Tyler
Darta
Ragap
Hughes
Pill
Algericas Hague
Wyrul
Federal Second Baseman Certain of Big Fortune
Federal League star Buck Kenworthy, second baseman for the Espess City club, is reported to be destined for a fortune exceeding five million dollars. The tale ties to Joshua Kenworthy in London and an estate once totaling thirty nine million, with claims by his father, mother, and four siblings. Kenworthy’s career traces from Cambridge Ohio to Trast Liverpool Zanesville and Sacramento before joining the Kopean City outfit. A home run the day fortune word spread capped the tale.
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Mee Bent
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Buck
Kenworthy
Eapess City
Bax
Joshua Kenworthy
London
England
Kenworth
Buck Kenworthy
Thro
Cambridge
Ohio
Liverpool
Zanesville
Denver
Washington
Clark Griffith
Sacramento
Kopean City
Germanys Best Amateur Oarsman Dies at War
Berlin reports the death of Erich Vetter, claimant as Germanys best amateur rower, from wounds in Galicia. An officer in a federal regiment, he held the Iron Cross and other honors. Vetter belonged to the Mainz Rowing Association and had accumulated forty two victories since 1912. He rowed in the four and eight crews that won European and American championships and was in the victorious eight that competed at Henley.
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Berlin
Erich Vetter
Cermaty
Bes
Galicia
Vetter
Mayence Rowing Association
Userapy
Europe
Henley
Investigating a Match Race Controversy in New York
New York reports that on September 4 the Amateur Athletic Union will investigate a claimed match race between two 1912 Olympic team members. Chairman Jacob W. Stumpf of the Metropolis A A U Registration Committee will review allegations of a contested event in Utica last weekend. Strong claims say 5,000 spectators watched a sprinter transfer owners amid alleged improprieties, with past intercollegiate champions and national pride at stake. The tale involves a New York athlete once seen as a U.S. standard bearer at Stockholm, who never claimed an A U title, and a rival touted to beat the world, though results remain disputed.
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New York
Jacob W. Stumpf
Metropolitic A. A. U
Athetican
Mien
Scar
Stockholm
Alwayaea Fair
Stumpf
Mivo
Namal
Where Will Baker Go
Franklin Baker former Athletic star and Home Run king draws dopester speculation about a Big League berth. Rumors link him to the Yankees White Sox or Federal league with offers from Federal magnates seen as likely but confirmation elusive. Baker may avoid staying with Delaware. Connie Mack’s stance clouds final destination.
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King
Baker
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White Sox
Federal
Taker
Teague
New York
Yankees
Alka
Delaware
Connie Mack
Athletica
Connie’a
Local Football Preview Amid Odds and Training Notes
The piece notes Faro odds at 8 to 1 and a lively crowd reaction around the Starter. It mentions Boston fans awaiting arrivals, past favorites like Hinesy Hayes and Jim SleCool, and a focus on Madison as ideal training conditions. A 125-player squad reports at Yale in September 20 to begin aggressive conditioning before the season opener. Captain Wilson praises the strengthened material and expects strenuous training.
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Boston
Madison
Yala
Wilson
Uou
Yale Captain Plans 1916 Grid Campaign in Madison
Captain Aleck Wilson of Yale announces a 1916 gridiron training plan. A squad of 25 players will report at Madison on the Scand next Tuesday for daily drills through September 20 at Madison Country Club. They will dine and stay at the Hammonasset House near the playing field.
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New Haven
Coon
Aleck Wilson
Yale
Madison
Madison Country Club
Hammonassett
Atlantic City Aquatic Club hosts monster swim meet fun
Atlantic City prepares for a large aquatic event on September 4 with female water races in fresh water and expected strong participation from expert swimmers. Also Havana announces the Federal League will run next season with U.S. big league structures, officials, contracts and commissions.
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Atlantic City
Lake la Fape
City
Australia’s Athletes Scarce as War Drains Talent
Melbourne reports a steady exodus of athletes into military service. Frank Beaurepaire, Ern Barry, and hundreds of swimmers, rugby players, cricketers, and footballers have enlisted or been drafted. NSW rugby lists about 1,000 volunteers and 40 killed. many clubs seek to bolster morale with patriotic appeals at upcoming stadium events in Brisbane.
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Melbourne
Australia
Frank Beaurepaire
Victoria
Ernest Barry
England
Atatralla
Sydney
New South Wales
Raker
Australis
Brissbane
Church of England
Papal to Coach Harvard Team in Open Play Shift
Harvard football gains Coast influence as Joseph A Papal of Occidental College joins as advisory coach through September 20. His open style and Rugby passing rush, proven on the West Coast, will reshape Harvard’s backfield speed under Head Coach Houghton as practice begins next week.
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Cambridge
Joseph A. Papal
Oriental College
Los Angeles
Harvard
Coats
West
Pialin
Princeton
California
Hipal
Ti Wan
Pinal
Yale
Tate
Yale Princeton
Brickley
Atrle
Ehles
Harvant
Sragon
Houghton
Wal
Vlatt
Pipal
Mia Contracta
Occidental
New Players Roped In by Yankees After Scout Efforts
New York adds four promising young players to its roster alongside Gateher Alexander and Gutfleiter Barney. The signaling signees include Al Walters from Waco Texan League, C Vance from St Joseph Western League, Elmer Miller from Mobile Southern Association, Neal Brady from Oak Island Texan League, and CHIC Markie from Waco Texas League.
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New York
Gateher Alexander
Gutfleiter Barney
Yankees
Fn el
Gdtehers
al Walters
Waco
Texan
Leagee
C. Vance
St. Joseph
Elmer Miller
Mobile
Tigers Beat Angels 4 to 3 in Los Angeles
Baseball roundup reports the Tigers edging the Angels 4 to 3 in a tense late game in Los Angeles. Other notes include Seals besting Beavers 7 to 2 in San Francisco as standings shift with Vernon’s faceoff and Portland’s pitching holding firm.
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Beavers
San Francisco
Porthal
Baum
Seals
Portland
Vernon Pute
Seale Sa
Batt
Amo
Socker Football Played by Scots
London reports that despite wartime appeals the Scottish League began its schedule with strong interest in Kentland amid large crowds. Players worked a full week for the war effort. Scottish professionals face reduced wages from £25-£50 weekly to a standard 3 a game, with possible end of season bonuses to lift pay toward £10 per week.
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London
House of Commons
Great Briain
Kentland
Wac Baat
Stonlab Footballs Association Ia
Boston 6 Brooklyn 3 in National League clash
Treston Sept 3. Rewalph, ejected from bus by Brooklyn yesterday, pitched for Boston in a National League game won 6 to 3. Contd on page 10.
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Brooklyn
Treston
Rewalph
Brooklyn Yterday
Boston Nattots
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