Yankees Press to Enforce Carl Mays Ban Sparks Court Threats
War of words heats up as Ban Johnson stands firm on Carl Mays suspension. Ruppert and Huston threaten civil action to overturn the ban, while players and clubs weigh loyalty and the league's authority. The round up notes a rich AL pennant race and a strong national interest in baseball's fortunes.
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Giants Blank Reds 4 to 0 Before 33000 Fans
New York triumphed 4 to 0 over Cincinnati in a game before a crowd of over 33,000, the largest attendance this season in the league. Barnes pitched brilliantly after a shaky first inning, supported by a flawless defense while Ruether struggled. Burns, Fletcher, and Chase delivered key hits as New York took the series finale. Four umpires handled the contest due to its importance.
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Braves Beat Semipro Rail Lights In Exhibition
In Toledo on August 3 the Braves defeated semipro Rail Lights 8 to 4. Allan Collamore, a former AL pitcher, was hit hard in the seventh inning as the locals surged late. Scott faltered in the eighth, allowing all eight Braves runs. In a separate note from Kansas City on August 2 Willis E. Davis of San Francisco and WH Van Dyke of Berkeley won the men’s doubles title at the Western championship, defeating Fred Josties and Theodore Drewes of St. Louis in Rock Hill courts finals.
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Shine Ball May Be Banned By League Clubs
Clark Griffith warned he might win his fight against the shine ball as John Johnson urged American League owners to decide on the issue at the next meeting. After Friday's game, Cicotte’s shine ball sparked Grif's protest and pitchers generally used it, risking the end of the shine ball in the sport.
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Cardinals Win Then Lose to Dodgers
In St Louis, Mo, August 3, the Cardinals won the first game against Brooklyn 1 to 0, then lost the second 3 to 2. Hornsby and Myers provided key hits, Myers homering with the bases full in the first inning of the second game as Grimes allowed four hits to secure the win for Brooklyn.
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Cubs Bunch Hits and Runs in 7 1 Victory Over Phillies
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 7 to 1 as Gunned hits and aggressive base running spark the rally. Vaughn pitched well after the early jam, Murray debuts for the Phillies, Herzog-managers Chicago in the game.
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Indians Beat Grigs As 10 000 Fans See Solid Outing
A large crowd, estimated above ten thousand, watched the Indians defeat the Grigs. Janvrin returned to second base, drawing a walk and reaching on Gardner's error. Judge homered his way to a strong day, while Doc Johnston led visiting hitters with a safe hit in most at bats. Speaker contributed a late single to drive in a run as Gharrity handled a busy day behind the plate.
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Draft rule appears dead as Fultz cites shift in leagues
New York Aug 3 The draft rule allowing major leagues to obtain minor league players for a set sum at season end under the national agreement is seen by the minors as a thing of the past L Fultz president International Baseball League says the National League has treated the January agreement as a scrap of paper and majors may resume drafting minors The minors had requested concessions to survive noting their teams dwindled from 41 in 1914 to 8 and profits were razor thin
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Coveleskie Stifles Griffs In 4-0 Shutout
Cleveland pitcher Stan Coveleskie dominated the Griffs, tossing a four to nothing shutout as the Indians topped Washington. Valuable timely hits and Coveleskie’s devastating spitter secured the win, with Judge and Janvrin producing for the Nationals but unable to dent the Cleveland lead.
Shanks a no-fielding challenge in Nationals game
Three tagelgers Gard iner Wamby and Shanks did not receive fielding chances in yesterday's Nationals vs In Aiax game. Shanks had no chances, Gard iner had one miscue, and Wamby made two errors as three infielders saw little action in a big league contest. McBride mirrored a 1912 record with a similar zero-fielding game.
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Shanks
Gardiner
Wamby
Gardeer
Seliom
Infeldera
McBride
Chevy Chase Wins Club Tennis Title on Columbia Court
Chevy Chase captured the Washington Tennis Association title by beating Columbia on Columbia Country Club courts 7 to 2. Harris and Doyle won Columbia’s only men’s victories, as singles and doubles results listed show Chevy Chase players sweeping most matches with decisive scores.
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Country Club
Washington Tennis Association
Fred Harris
C.B. Doyle
F. Harris
B. Moore
D. Morgan
B. A. Fischer
Spencer Gordon
E. Leech
A. Hellen
L. P. McLachlen
Newport Net Tourney Opens With Australian Invaders
New York reports the Newport casino lawn tennis tourney begins tomorrow with Australia represented by Norman Brookes Randolph Lycett Gerald Patterson and R V Thomas. The four players will contest the national doubles at Longwood and the national singles at Forest Hills as the invite draws near.
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Saratoga Racing Prospects Boosted By Big Saratoga Meet
By Harry N. Price Saratoga Springs Aug 3 The coming week at Saratoga promises a grand racing meet with record crowds and higher prices as hotels fill and interest peaks. Westeners push strong bids while young horses lag behind last year’s class but big entries may yet prove superior. Key events include the 10000 Alabama for 3 year old fillies the Saratoga Special for 2 year olds and the Delaware Handicap for older horses with several top handicappers eyeing a meeting between Purchase and Sir Barton and Eternal aimed at Latonia.
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Mies Jemima
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Bedwell
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Sir Barton
Billy
Maryland
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Eternal
Kimball Patterson
Sweep
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Rowe
George Odom
Odom
Brighton
Hildreth
Harry Stephens
Kilmer
Yankees Rally Beats Tigers to Clinch Series Win
New York defeats Detroit 10 to 2 as a six-run rally in the sixth inning, highlighted by a three-run homer from Pipp with two on. Umpire Owens injures throat on a foul tip but is not seriously hurt. Detroit drops to bottom of first division while New York moves into second in the American League standings. Other NL results and standings referenced.
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Reduction markdown sales surpass usual patterns
A reader notes that the current reduction markdown sales are unusually abundant, likening them to a swarm of fleas on a mongrel dog and implying widespread promotional discounts across many items.
Sun Briar Set for Tuesday Tilt in Season Opener
First race of the season sees Sun Briar ready after a satisfactory workout and trainer McDaniel targeting a Tuesday start. With 103 nominations the likely six to eight horse field includes War Cloud, The Porter, Billy Kelly, Old Rosebud, Dominant, Naturalist and Corn Tassel, while Lanius has broken down and is retired. Weather clear and track fast.
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Old Rosebud
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