Nationals Win Doubleheader as Johnson Shuts Brownies
Washington defeats St Louis in the first game with Walter Johnson back in form, Johnson striking out most Brownies and homering. In the second game St Louis pitcher Lake stalls the Nationals, but Groom falters late as the Browns push four runs in the eighth to win the game 5 to 0 and Street leaves with a finger injury.
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Coombs and Walsh Highlight Athletics Pitching Feats
Sporting notes praise Jack Coombs for nine no hit innings and eighteen strikeouts in a stellar season with the Athletics. Contrast with Walsh, Detroit’s iron man, and discuss potential records, aging staff, and Nationals’ injury woes and need for immediate pitching reinforcements.
Tie in Bakers' League to settle with series
Commercial National Bank nine and American Security and Trust meet in a series to decide the Bakers' League winner after each side stands ten and two. The amateur commission ruled the head-to-head games count, with matches slated to begin today and continue tomorrow or early next week.
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American Security and Trust
Nationals Face Chicago Opener In Mixed Windy City Series
St Louis reports a tense two game set with Washington as the Nationals head to Chicago. Johnson and Ray struggled on the mound while Gessler, Unglaub, Killifer and Schweitzer delivered timely hits. Signs of potential trades emerged as Stallings seeks an outfielder and O Connor hints at player sales.
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Naps Rally Beats Yankees In Eight-Run Rally
Cleveland over New York 6 to 5 after trailing 2 to 1. 27 total hits as Cleveland plates six in their half of the eighth to surge ahead, Yankees threaten in ninth but Knight grounds into double play. Players noted include Graney Lajoie Easterly Birmingham Gardner and Warhop. Columbia champs seek Tuesday game with Hyattsville Falls Church or Virginia A. Address R Sanders Washington Post.
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New Orleans Aims to Reopen Winter Racing Meet
The New Orleans Business Men's League plans a late month legislative push for a friendly amendment to anti racing laws. Merchants back efforts to reopen a one day winter meet beginning Thanksgiving, seeking native son control of the track and possible machine or handbook betting options.
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Business Men's League
Cella, Adler, and Tilles
Tigers Win In Hurry In Boston Series Finale
Detroit defeats Boston 4 2 as Karger starts and Willett seals win. Cobb out ill, Jennings reshuffles lineup. Delahanty Moriarty and Bush contribute early runs while Willett limits Boston with five strikeouts and strong defense.
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Pirates Pound Ball Hard In Six Run Win
Pittsburgh hitters mounded Philadelphia starter Stack with five runs in the fifth inning and coasted to a 6 to 0 victory. Byrne and Leach drove in two, while Gibson and McKechnie added RBIs as Pittouburg totaled 11 hits to Philadelphia’s 8. Stack gave way after five innings, Brennan allowed one more run, and Adams finished with the win.
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Smith Deal Again Rumored In Chicago Rumors
Chicago reports from Aug 4 say Frank Smith a spitballing pitcher and juggler may be traded to another American League club. Detroit president Navin visited the White Sox plant and Navin’s presence fuels talk of a major deal. Smith has sought a trade for Washington’s share, but an injured ankle limits his usefulness now.
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Travis Pulls Evans To Reach Glenview Semis
Walter Travis of Garden City beat Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater 5 to 4 to advance to the Glenview golf tournament semifinals. Evans lagged on greens as Travis sank a 2 putt for a two on the 14th, while Evans missed a 6 foot par attempt. Other winners included M Schiere over G McConnel 3 and 1, Robert Gardner over Albert Seckel 2 and 1, and Knowlton Anves over Howard Lee 4 and 3. semis set for 34 holes.
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Albert Seckel
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Howard Lee
Detroit
Eighteen Sox Strike Out in Marathon Chicago Tilt
In Chicago on August 4 the White Sox and Athletics played a 16 inning marathon tied to a 0 0 score as Jack Coombs and Ed Walsh dueled. Coombs struck out 18 along with six walks while Walsh fanned 10 and allowed three safeties. The game featured sharp defense, dramatic double plays, and late miscues by the Sox that cost them a win.
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