Cobb Leads American League Batting Hitting Honours
TV Cobb shows strong showing leading American League averages released today with a .386 mark, top in two-base and three-base hits and tied for steals. Cobb's teammate and other leaders from Cleveland and Chicago appear in top batting lists. pitchers and other stats follow across leagues with multiple players named.
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Athletic coaches rail at army over flat feet rejections
Chicago reports athletic coaches and experts criticize army authorities for rejecting candidates due to flat feet. They argue some athletes with flat feet remain capable in sports and warn the standard may be too strict, noting historical relaxations and examples from college programs and wartime recruitment.
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Angels Beat Oaks In Tight 6-5 East Coast Classic
The storm affected the game as the Angels lost to the Oaks 6 to 5. Crandall started strong then faltered in the fourth, Hall showed moments of vigor. Oaks tallied in the seventh and ninth, while Angels struggled with late-game offense.
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Yankees and Nationals split doubleheader in Washington
In a September 7 doubleheader, Walter Johnson pitcher the opener as Washington beat the Yankees 6 to 0, while in the nightcap Shawkey and Shaw dueled eight innings before New York won 4 to 1. Boston also defeated Philadelphia 6 to 0 behind Foster pitching in the third straight win.
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Yankees Buy Young Outfielder Samuel Vick for 4 250
New York Yankees purchase early prospect Samuel B. Vick from Morphis Routhern club for 4200 and two pitchers Tom Ind Rott and Jarry Vance. Vick, born April 2 1885 in Central Academy Michigan, learned the game in Memphis and at Kansas City later. The deal followed a strong endorsement from Reoat Rob Gilks. The report notes Vick’s height and weight and hints at future major league promise.
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Vernon Tigers Defeat Seals in San Francisco Baseball Clash
In San Francisco, Vernon pitchers limited the Seals to a 3-1 setback. Oldham started strong for the Seals, but Vernon offense erupted early with four hits and two walks, scoring in the first. The Tigers added runs in the third and sixth, aided by key hits from Birton, Daley, and a home run by Vaughn.
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Portland Holds Off Salt Lake In Prolific Baseball Tilt
Portland edges Salt Lake 6 to 1 as Brenton yields seven runs though only two earned. Williams, Shealy, Cranfall drive hits. base on balls and errors noted. Pitchers Oth llle and Jary worked for both sides with scattered fielding miscues shaping the game.
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Giants and Phillies split doubleheader in New York
New York defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 in the first game and lost 2 to 3 in the nightcap. Alexander earned Philadelphia's win in the opener, his first over New York on the Polo Grounds since 1913, despite allowing eleven hits. Schupp secured the second game's victory for New York over Vic Rixey in a pitchers’ duel. Braves take two from Brooklyn as well.
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Tennis fashion shifts as old timers note changing attire
New York observers claim tennis style has evolved since 1902, with players now arriving neatly dressed and pressed. The shift traces to British influence and the Doherty era, as modern champions project a spotless, businesslike appearance on major courts like Forest Hills.
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Frisco Athlete Now A General
New York reports a San Francisco athlete Nemard Freyburg rose from subaltern to general in under five years in the British army. Freyburg, a New Zealander by birth, joined after England’s call, gaining notice for bold exploits and later becoming a prominent member of Olympic Club water polo and a rugby player and swimmer.
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England
Heroic WWI actions cited in short service notice
Fragmentary text recalls individuals linked to the Dardanelles landing aboard the Kennett under Captain Maris. It mentions heroic acts at Loos, a battalion rally, and awards including the Victoria Cross. Also notes promotions to captain and multiple names with battle contexts and injuries.
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Jack Murray Stays With Giants Amid Waiver Shakeup
New York fans weigh the sorrel top veteran Jack Murray as waivers fail and he is released. Manager Meshaw resigns. Murray may still help in the outfield as teams prepare for catcher Jack Onslow. A chaotic camp closes with talk of injuries and roster moves while other notes touch labor and harvest forecasts.
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Sam Crawford May Be Manager Sam Crawford May Be Manager
New York Sept 3 Sam Crawford famous slugger of the Detroit Tigers may retire at season end and accept a managerial post. He has batted over .300 in eleven seasons and plans to wind up his career on the diamond and as manager, a record few have matched across major leagues.
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Maida League Pitchers Named Russell and Mussel
A terse report notes several pitchers named Russell and Mussel connected with Maida League clubs. Ted Raseelt of the White ox is cited as the lone current pitcher from the era, with Allen Russell of the Yang kera and Connie Mack associating with younger Russell prospects.
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