Eastern decline in pennant races and betting debate
Sporting Comment notes the East losing grip as Western clubs lead both major leagues and discusses star salaries, player mobility, and the impact of laws on betting and racing. It cites industry shifts, bench disputes, and specific incidents such as Burns Ganley, plus brief notices from Cleveland and Frederick on player moves and games.
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J ED Grillo
Atlantic Slope
New York
Philadelphia
Baseball Standings and Schedule From Yesterday
American League results show Cleveland 2 New York 0. Today Washington visits Cleveland and Philadelphia plays Detroit. NL standings list Pittsburgh leading with 38 wins and 36 losses, Boston at 41 30, Chicago 37 49, Brooklyn 34 74. and schedules include Chicago at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at Boston.
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Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Wol
Louis
Sal
Pittsburg
Clachanath
Brooklyn
St Louis
Date Set to Greet Athletes in New York Parade
A committee plans a parade and medal ceremony for returning American Olympians in Law son on August 29 with President Roosevelt and Gov Hughes leading the reception. Regiment units from the army and national guard will be assigned. Mayor McClellan to present awards, including a silver cup for marathon winner Joh Hayes and consolation cups for Carpenter and Robbins.
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New York
Lawson
Roosevelt
Gov Hughes
Mayor McClellan
Joh Hayes
Carpenter
Robbins
Baseball bets expose bookmakers as losers in Chicago
Special to Tre Wasungcun Joe reports Chicago readers learn big bookies admit baseball cannot be gamed. In four weeks they tally heavy losses among magnates like Barney Zacharias two thousand, Samuel Tuckhorn thirty thousand ninety, Money Waizel eighteen hundred, and Charles Tennes twenty five thousand, with others listed among sizable wagers.
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Tre Wasungcun Joe
Chicago
Barney Zacharias
Samuel Tuckhorn
Waizel
Charles Tennes
Minor League Results Across Leagues and Standings
Amateur results list scattered scores with at least three leagues. Eastern League games Baltimore over Rochester three nothing. Toronto beat Jersey twice, first six two, second three two. State League games Trenton Lancaster, Williamport Johnstown. Reading edged Wilmington one nothing. Southern League standings show New Orleans, Birmingham, Montgomery, Memphis, Atlanta, Nashville, Mobile in compact tallies. South Atlantic League reports Jacksonvill e Savannah Macon, Columbia Augusta.
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Baltimore
Rochester
Toronto
Jersey
Jersey’ City
Newark
Buffalo
Providence
Montreal
Trenton
Lancaster
Williamapart
Williamep Ichostown
Williamsp
Johnstown
Reading
Wilmingta
al Harrieburg
Harrisburg
Altoona
Southern League
Wow Pet
New Orleans
Gad Mobile
Rashvilla
Montgomery
Memphis
Little Rock
Atlanta
Birmingham
Nashville
Mobile
Little Hock
Burns Claims Injury Likely Accidental Following Bench Fight
Pitcher Bill Burns arrived late and spoke to The Post about the bench clash with Bob Ganley in St Louis. He notes a heated exchange over a substitution, says Ganley threw his hat in anger, and clarifies his injuries as two cracked ribs not serious enough to end his season. Burns denies team faction after the incident and mentions plans to pitch soon. He describes team camaraderie as intact despite the episode and discusses upcoming Japan, Honolulu, and Tokyo exhibition games with Ty Cobb.
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Ocegur Tnore
Burns Ganley
Ganley
Thase
Bob Ganley
St Louis
Burns
Kahoe
Pickering
Weil
Johnson
Kahtee
Carlillon
Chicago
Cantilion
Browns
Sill Burns
Tamonston
Nationals
del Ty Cobb
Japan
Mess Cisher
Moore
Honolulu
Tokyo
Pirates Escape Scare With 7 4 Win Over Beaneaters
Pittsburg edges Boston 7 to 4 as Willis pitched well into the ninth. Dahjen struck out with bases loaded to preserve the lead amid a late Boston drive. Clarke delivered a sensational catch, and Bowerman, Ritchey, and Gibson contributed key hits in a tight contest.
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Dahjen
Clarke
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Dahlen
Pitteburg
Baie
Flaherty
Wilts
Dorner
Chors
Wills
Wilf
Jolmetone
Spades wildness helps New York blank Cincinnati in another rout
New York wins 6 to 0 marking the fourth consecutive shutout by the Giants against Cincinnati. Spade dominates the first inning while New York bats rally in the sixth to seal the win. Hresnahan, Merkle, and McCormick tally key hits as Cincinnati fails to score.
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Ganzel
OlNeedham
Paduert
Donlin
Hulewitz
OlDevlagh
Bridwell
Wilts
Cincinatti
New York
Tenney
Doyle Bresnahen
Seymour Deya
Motormick
Hugeins
Merkle McCormick
Briawell
Hulewitt
Ganzel Huggins
Layjoie's Homer Sparks Cleveland Rally In Win
Cleveland defeats New York 4-2 at home as Layton Layjoie hits a homer driving in one run and Altizer adds another on a single. Joss and Chesbro strong on the mound, key fielding plays by Hemphill and Hinchman anchor the victory.
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New York
Layjoie
Ohio
Brad Leores
Altigers
Joxs
J Clarke
Niles
Hinchman
Sweeney
Olfforz
Orth
Hogg Fm
York
Laiols
Altiser
Hage
Hasee
Joss
Urapire
Wrn Loughlin
One Round Proves Fatal as McIntyre Shutout St Louis
Brooklyn pitcher McIntyre threw a near flawless game at Washington Park, allowing a single infield hit by Reilly in the eighth and tallying eleven St Louis hits. Hummel provided the only two-base swing, while Brooklyn seized nine runs and a 9 to 4 final, aided by Bergon and Bergeon, with Murray Reilly and Hummel notable on offense.
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Delehanty If
Gi Lewis
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J Bliss
Sheehan
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St Louis
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Electric Supply Defeats W B Moses in Commercial League Thriller
The National Electric Supply Company defeated W B Moses & Sons yesterday in a well played Commercial League game. Dyer and Hamilton starred for the winners while Ferguson and Sutton led the losing effort. Jewett worked the box for Furniture Boys. Reichard allowed five hits and struck out fourteen for the Electric squad.
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Furniture Boys
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Moses Adhore
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Shopmen defeat Car Department in nine inning game
The Shopmen won 7 to 0 over the Car Department in a nine inning RRML game. Rupert and Sullivan starred for the Shopmen with strong defense and timely hits. Car Department managed only a couple of baserunners, with Green reaching first once on a first inning hit and an error by Smith in the ninth.
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Siegen and New York Clash in National League Action
Reports show Siegen facing New York in a National League outing. Other matchups include Boston against Pittsburg, Philadelphia versus Chicago, New York against Cincinnati, and Brooklyn squaring with St Louis. Strong attendance figures accompany several games.
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Drawn battle ends in ties as Vigilants meet Turnerites
Darkness covers field as Colliflower and Connors throw strong, but a costly eighth inning error by Collifowler allows Hantein to score and tie the game. Turner powers a late rally with a four bagger and single but Vigilants thwart further threats with a double play.
Amateur games today across Capital City leagues
Capital City Park hosts Capital City League games including Brentwood versus Columbia, and Marquette League matches Marine versus St Vincent's at Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Other contests span G E Howard Co vs Wm Hahn & Co on Eighth Street, and Independence League Twining versus Man battens at McDevitt Field.
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Mosea & Sons
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Florida Agenua Portieast
Advent Defeats Ninth Street In Independence League Narrow Win
Advent beat Ninth Street 8 to 77 in the Independence League. Burch pitched well for Advent while support behind him was strong in a game watched for key catches and multiple hits. Notable players include Cunningham with a running catch and Pumphrey contributing at bat as the teams exchanged hits and defensive plays.
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Capital City League chaos forces forfeit between Governments Printing Office and Atlantics
A date confusion in the Capital City League led to a forfeit of the scheduled game between the Government Printing Office and the Atlantics. Columbia Athletic Club faces Brentwood at Capital Park with Brentwood’s manager George Corneill vowing a strong lineup led by Maurice O Connor seeks victory. Belmonts sweep Piedmonts in a double header 7 to 3 and 9 to 0 at Union League Park with Epps Williams and Boone shining.
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Maurice O'Connor
Columbia Aie
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Belmonts
Piedmonts
Epps
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R Boone
Portsmouth Edges Roanoke In Exhibition Baseball
Portsmouth defeated Roanoke 8 to 2 in an exhibition game at Roanoke. Vermalle started for Roanoke, was knocked out in the fifth, Reynolds relieved. Five Roanoke hits came in the fifth. Portsmouth totaled thirteen. Key hits included runs by King Painter and Schrader for Portsmouth, with Vermalle pitching for Roanoke and Lee for Portsmouth. Portmouth showed stronger batting and fielding in the early August matchup.
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Byron
Wisconsin Juniors Defeat Norfolk Amid Baseball Notes
The Wisconsin Juniors defeated Norfolk 12 to 2 in a game featuring Danville and Norfolk players. Highlights included strong base running, standout fielding, and the Witching of Limarac by the Wisconsins. Time of game was 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Governor plans action against Saratoga race track
New York August report says Governor Hughes may take a decisive step against race-track interests, potentially affecting the Saratoga meet. Assistant District Attorney Elder discusses prosecutions under antibetting laws as part of a pending plan. The governor has not commented and authorities indicate a special August term of court may be convened.
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Supreme Court
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Rogers
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Dixie 11 Captures Trophy In 30 Mile Classic
The Dixie II won the British international trophy on Huntington Bay beating Wolseley Siddeley and Daimler II by 49 seconds. Dixie's designers claim the cup stays in the US. Daimler II suffered a motor failure eight miles in.
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Washington Post
New York
Huntington Bay
Noel M. Robbins
Alfred George Fentiman
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Fentiman
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Europe
Wolseley-Siddeley
Dubin Games Highlight Hammer Throw Record
In Dublin at Balls Bridge seven American Olympic team members competed. John Flanagan shattered his own Olympic record with a hammer throw of 173 feet 10 inches. Ralph Rose set a British record in the shot put with 49 feet 2 inches. Denis Horgan previously held the record at Queens Town in 1897. Special to The Washington Post.
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John Flanagan
Ralph Rose
Denis Horgan
Queenstown
Wright's Defeat Surprises In Longwood Tennis Round
In Boston, R D Little of New York defeated Keals C Wright of Boston 6 4 2 6 3 6 1 in the Longwood singles final round. Little advances to face W A Larned of Annapolis in the challenge round, after a bold display including precise attacks and net play, while Wright’s form waned with errors.
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Boston
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R D Little
New York
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A Larned
Little
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George L Wrenn Jr
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