Penn Furnace Triumphs Over Hospital Team In Low-Scoring Tilt
Penn Furnace upset the Hospital team 11 to 4 on the North Warren Grounds. Joe DeFrees pitched well for the Iron workers whose bats also produced. Tonight Associated System and Newell Printers meet on Russell field at 5 45 in another Industrial league game. Tomorrow Warren County Dairy faces Bankers at Huppell field at 6 45. Youngsville All-Stars beat Wrightsville Pittsfield 13 to 6 at the Freehold township picnic, using three pitchers Freeborough Wilkington and Sweetland. The Tri County league faces uncertainty as the Kane club declines entry amid transportation issues. The Joop may fold after lack of support and management issues.
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Joe” DeFrees
Youngsville All-Stars
Wrightsville
Associated System
Newell Printers
Russell Field
Pennsylvania Avenue
Parker Street
Kane
Brickey Donovan
Mountain City
Jackson
Irvine National Forgers
Joop
Johnson to Pitch 21st Major League Season
Johnson was to start his 21st year on the mound for Washington against Detroit, honoring his long career begun in 1907. A testimonial day at the park featured a band, a granite shaft to Johnson, and a Maltese cross medal presented by Ban Johnson. Walter Johnson would face Tiger Whitehill as fans gathered before a 30,000 crowd.
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Barney
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American League
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Herbert Hoover
Frank B. Kellogg
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Ty Cobb
Athletics
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Whitehill
Tigers
al Shumons
Dempsey Tunney Bout Planned for Chicago September
Boxing promoter Tex Rickard and George Getz plan a September 15 to 22 Dempsey Tunney bout at Soldier Field Chicago. The Illinois boxing commission will issue licenses with Getz to deposit security. 172000 spectators possible. radio rights slated to NBC. Dempsey cites wife illness for possible postponement.
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Philadelphia
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Soldier's Field
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George F. Getz
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Africa
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Columbus
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Peoria
Milwaukee
Rockford
Lake Geneva
Wie
Testimonial for Greatest Pitcher in Washington History
Aug 2 The article recalls Walter Johnson, then a timid rookie from Weiser Idaho, visiting Regent House in 1907 and asking about the Washington team. Senators manager Joe Cantillon replies with a grin saying only the good players stay. Johnson begins to leave but is invited to stay. The piece frames Johnson as a standout talent in Baseball lore.
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Weiser
Idaho
Joe Cantillon
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Johnson
Cardinals On Road Trip Struggle In Big League Circuits
Fragmented report shows the Cardinals failing to win on a recent road swing with losses in Cincinnati and Chicago. Mentions of players like Speaker and Warner appear amid garbled box scores and team standings, noting varied results and a shaky 40 course record through a midseason stretch.
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Cincinnati
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Tria Speaker
Vane
Cegnon
St. Louis
Uthpaw Stewart
Camel Wins Popular Approval in Modern Times
This age finds Camel worthy of leadership as the people of a busy era recognize quality. Modern smokers favor Camel for its exquisite taste and fragrance, claiming it uses the choicest tobaccos blended to enhance the smoking pleasure. Camel is presented as the top choice among cigarettes.
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World War I council sought for drive in August campaign
A Kaiser led war council convened to plan a campaign to reclaim lost territory from the Allies after the Battle of Ypree. Berlin Burgomaster Reicke urged a parliament as the path to a free Germany, arguing the nation is not yet a free people.
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Baseball's big five in Indiana win over Yankees
Ruth and Gehrig each faced two at bats in Indiana's 2 to 1 six inning win over the New York Yankees. Gehrig had a single, Ruth was hitless, Hornsby added a single in three at bats. Speaker and Cobb were idle. Averages show Gehri 89 152 .290, Ruth .346 130 1375 34, Hornsby 132 349 17, Cobb .103 831.
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Warren Savings Bank & Trust Co
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