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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1918

Page

11

Leagues May Aid Baseball Federation

The proposal envisions major leagues assisting the Baseball Federation by backing teams of players from various cities. The tentative federation includes Chicago, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Detroit, Columbus, Louisville, Akron, Canton, and Johnston. Revenue from games would pay players and cover travel, with funds also supporting training camps and athletic equipment.

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Woman in baseball quits to aid country in war effort

Chicago on July 31 Mrs Fanny B Dais of Chicago ends her nine year run as secretary to the president of the American association aviation and leaves Western League and Chicago club ties to take a clerical post at Fort Sheridan She serves in military service during wartime.

Chicago Fanny B. Dais Vis American uA&s Aviation Chican Club Fort Sheridan Yatrell International League Amerian Association Heb Fart Wiliam Finneran

Johnson Drives Walk-Off Run To Beat Chicago 3-2

In Chicago Walter Johnson earned his eighteenth win as the Griffs rally for a 3-2 victory over the White Sox in ten innings. Eddie Ainsmith opened the final frame with a triple and Johnson followed with a run-scoring single to seal the win after a tense extra inning.

J. W. Fitsgerald Chicago The Griffs White Sox Walter Johnson Washington Walter Eddie Ainsmith Eddie

Bush's 4 Hits Bring Victory for Red Sox

St Louis July 31 Bush's hitting propelled Boston to an 8 to 4 win over St Louis in the third straight victory. He had two doubles two singles and a walk driving in four runs and scoring twice. Other Boston players contributed in a high scoring game while St Louis struggled with errors and pitching. The second item notes the Shipbuilders' Athletic Association formed by Emergency Fleet Corporation officials to organize shipyard sports on the Delaware River with about 175000 workers eligible.

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Yankees and Tigers Split Doubleheader in Detroit

Detroit and New York divided a doubleheader with the visitors winning 5 to 3 in game one and the Tigers taking the second 6 to 2. Kelley Kallio faltered in the seventh of game one as New York piled six hits for four runs. Detroit answered in game two, loading the bases for a 6-2 Detroit victory.

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Johnson Chases White Sox with Eleven Strikeouts

Walter Johnson delivered his best season performance by fanning 11 against Chicago, guiding the Griffs to a win. He allowed five hits, with four going for extra bases, while Milan and Judge contributed key runs and plays. The game featured three stolen bases by the Griffs and marked their fifth victory in seven West contests.

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Majors Decide Season Plans At Meeting Saturday

Across cities ties up the major leagues with a Cleveland meeting to set closing dates for the season and the world series. National Commission plans a simultaneous session in Cleveland as talks hinge on when to end play and begin the series.

Chicago Ban Johnson American League Cleveland National Baseball Commission

Tener Will Not Attend National Commission Meeting

New York July 31 John K Tener president of the National League said he would not attend the Cleveland meeting Saturday and would not attend any more sessions of the National Commission.

Pittsburgh Barney Dreyfuss Pittsburgh Nationals New York John K. Tener National League Cleveland National Commission

Indians Rally Over Athletics 10 to 1 in Cleveland

Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 10 to 1 behind Morton who fanned six over three strong innings. Early scoring bursts and timely hits fueled a dominant performance as Cleveland pounded Adams and Pierson. Awards go to Graney Chapman Bescher Roth Wood Johnston and Dugan for key hits and runs.

Cleveland Philadelphia Morton Phila Graney Chepman Walker Jj Speaker Rescher Gardner Roth McAvoy Wood Tykes Tohnsaton Dugan Turnerab Aflams O'Neillie Firrson Gariier Chapman Bescher Johnston Adan Wool Turner O'Neall Burns Kopp Adams Pierson Adame

Star Gazer wins closing day feature at Empire City

Empire City track closes the summer season with Star Gazer defending the lead to win the Morrissania handicap from Orestes while Hanovia and Rhine Maiden also ran in a card packed with races. In Boston, Frazee pushes for a World Series starting August 25 as the Red Sox and Dodgers/Braves details appear in the day’s box.

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Saratoga Meeting Opens Amid Hopeful Weather

Saratoga N Y July 13 Ideal weather favored the eve of the opening of the Saratoga race meeting starting tomorrow with the Saratoga handicap as the feature likely to draw six starters at most. Track condition will decide if War Cloud Roamer Bondage and others run. Turfmen forecast a record performance if the track stays dry.

Saratoga N. Y H. G. Bedwell J. K. L. Ross Cudgel Priscilla Mullens Walter Jennings War Cloud Buxton Roamer James Arthur Mergler Mount Walls Fair Wand Lyke Prisd Dla Mullen Robinson Walls Phalaria Imp Pullux Elderkin Wyoming Bina Paradise Midnight Sun Serenest Petrovna Hanaman First Ballet Katie Caffal Manuella Timp Infirmer Blair Gowrie Sam Reb Nir Barton Star Tealm Tarle Lassie Billy Kelly Star Hampton War Mask Peerless One Game Cork Valais Roderick Chu

St Frisco Ahead In Free For All Trot

In Columbus July 31 Mable Trask did not start the twenty second free-for-all trotting duel with St Frisco. La Princeon won the first heat from Geers stallion as St Frisco failed to gain. Geers drove St Frisco in heats two and three, fastest mile 2.02% reported. The Neill House stake purse 1000 featured Toddler winning in straight heats. The Weed beat Flora after five heats in the 213 par. Billy Roche the boxing referee plans to sail for France as a Knight of Columbus war work secretary.

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Dempsey Named as Knight of Columbus Director

Atlanta July 3 report claims Jack Dempsey will serve the Knights of Columbus as physical director with Tark Dempsey noted for a 23 second hackout. Hehely slated for Camp Gordon assignment as Camp orders mix with local postponements. Philadelphia records July 1 note rain delaying a ring round between Datthing Levirskhyoo and Harry Grrh Jaca Thompson and Sam Tangferd Irsh Patsy ttne and Wollie Taeksen at Soldier Wartfield. They are set for next Tuesday night.

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Will Play Two Games Today In Major League Standings

The text notes two seven inning games starting at 7 17 with a double header in the league context. Pittsburgh University enters an agreement with rivals to refrain from calling out football candidates until college courses reopen.

Tnffeps Torpedo Ric Heider Alinion Elague Uniersity Pittsburgh

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