National League players may pay own road expenses
Sporting Comment argues that if owners adopt a plan forcing players to cover travel costs and buy own uniforms, players will demand cheaper meals and cheaper lodging, risking poorer conditioning and less control by managers. experiences on a Chicago trip illustrate rampant expense disputes and lavish hotel habits.
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J. ED Grillo
Rical
Lasers
Eb City
Chicago
and & McKle
Can't Stop Gambling in Boston Ball Grounds Probed
Boston reports on gambling ties to President Johnson's stance and local arrests. Umpire Johnstone notes betting as baseball attendance rises post tracks crackdown. Also, Detroit's Navin announces the $5,000 acquisition of shortstop Bush from Indianapolis.
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Washington Post
Boston
John J. Taylor
Berkshire Hills
Johnson
Johnstone
Detroit
Bush
F. J. Navin
Short- Bush
Indianapolis Asso- Histon
Baseball standings and results from yesterday and today
Report lists yesterday's American League results Cleveland 6 Chicago 0 Washington 1 Boston St Louis 3 Philadelphia New York 1 Detroit rain. Schedule shows today games Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago. Standings feature Detroit 63 6 23 Philadelphia St Louis go 39 06 Boston Cleveland 43 50 7 Washington Chicago 48 51 New York.
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W. Ke Pet
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Cleveland
Washington
Chicago
New York
National League Scores and Upcoming Matches
National League results include Philadelphia 7 over Pittsburg 0 and Chicago 5 to Boston 1. Other games show Philadelphia 5 Cincinnati 5. Chicago 3 New York 0. St Louis 2 Brooklyn 0. Upcoming: Chicago at New York. Pittsburg at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Brooklyn. St Louis at Boston.
Club Changes Hands in Wilmington Athletic Club
The Wilmington Tri-State League club will pass to new owners as the Wilmington Athletic Club forms with 60 000 capital. Incorporators include Mayor Evan G Boyd John Townsend and Harry D Dinan. Townsend is father of Wallamsport pitcher John Townsend. The league president expects to attend. Rumors say Wilmington may join the Eastern League next year though the franchise remains unannounced.
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Washington West
Wilmington
Del
John Townsend
Wallamsport Club
Carpenter
Trenton
May lose M Carthy for season with fracture
The Boston Nationals may lose star pitcher Tom McCarthy for the season after an X ray revealed a slight fracture in his arm. Team doctor Dr. Erb said pitching again in four weeks is barely possible, but a longer absence is not unlikely.
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Washington Post
Boston
Boston Nationals
Tom McCarthy
Erb
McCarthy
Quits Georgetown Star Pitcher Douglas Diamond to Enter Princeton
Georgetown star pitcher Douglas Diamond announced in the city yesterday that he will not return to Georgetown this fall. He plans to enter Princeton University after just one college season, following two seasons on the prep team. Diamond, a left handed pitcher with excellent control, was seen as a top pro prospect and hoped to be the best college pitcher with more experience.
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Douglas Diamond
Georgetown
Princeton University
Diamond
Critica
Baseball
Ty Cobb Marries Augusta Woman Charlotte Lombard
Augusta Georgia August 6 Tyrus naymona Cobb known as Ty Cobb star batter of the Detroit Americans married Miss Charlotte Marion Lombard daughter of one of Augusta's wealthiest citizens. The couple will spend a few days visiting Georgians before rejoining the Detroit team and plan to visit Europe after the season.
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Augusta
Tyrus Naymona Cobb
Ty” Cobb
Detroit
Charlotte Marion Lombard
Cobb
Europe
Chicago and Boston Play With Strong Attendance Totals
Chicago faced Boston drawing 4 400 in a clash while St Louis met New York at 4 200. Cleveland met Washington at 2 724 and Boston battled Pittsburg at 6 771. New York faced Cincinnati at 1 600 Philadelphia met Chicago at 12 863. Brooklyn met St Louis at 1 000.
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Chicago
Boston
St. Loula
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cleveland Beats Washington 6 to 1 in Old-Timers Game
In Cleveland on August 6, 1924, the Naps defeated the Nationals 6 to 1 as Walter Johnson struggled behind costly errors. Johnson delivered a solid start, but a five-run second inning doomed Washington, highlighted by Bradley’s three-base hit and Johnson and McBride’s timely doubles. Johnson pitched well overall, while Cleveland capitalized on miscues and steady fielding to seal the win.
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Cleveland
McBride
Johnson
Nationals
Washington
Ohio
Naps
Walter Johnson
Falkenberg
Pasa Johnson
Josh Clarke
Bradley
Turner
Lajoie
Gaulay
Clarke
Altizer
Bhipke
Freeman
Hinchman
Mike Kahoe
Bride
Kahoe
Na' Honals
Ganley
Edmondson
Bahce
Nig Clarke
Felkenberg
Unglaub
Edmonston
Shipke
Ths
Milan
Cates
Cantillon
Keeley
Hia
J. Clarke
Pmebride
Danhebin
Potas
Wolo Og
Kahoo
Crevetana
G'Loughin
Chicago Edges Boston 2-1 in 13 innings on Hahn RBI
Chicago won a spectacular thirteen inning game over Boston 2 to 1. Hahn drove Sullivan in with the winning run after Sullivan singled and sacrifice bunt. Boston tied in the ninth. McConnel and White s pitching and a wild throw by Wagner highlighted the late drama.
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Chicago
Boston
Hahn
Sullivan
Davis
Cravath
Davia
White
Wagner
McConnel
Jeage
Yael Bown
Derson
W-Sullivan
C Purtall
Parent
Steele
Mosel
Ao Sieele
Cicotte
Broley
D. Sullivan
Isbell
Waits
Sulvan
Donohue
Chimo
Cleatte
wWhite
Mesera
Sheridan
Bean
Browns’ Third Straight Win Over New York
St Louis won 3 to 1 as three singles a walk and an error in the fourth produced three runs after two outs. The visitors scored their lone run in the first on two singles and a sacrifice. Key players included Williams, Hemphill, and Conroy for New York, while Howell pitched for St Louis and Hogg relieved. Umpires were Messrs Eining and Burzt. game lasted four hours.
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St. Louis
Lowle Abhorn
New York
Abhore
Nes
Harteatt
uiCenray
Wiams
Kevler
Wallace
Cheae
Erris
OiFemphsis
Hotman
Celonanty
Do ‘Tjones
wBall
Spencer
Sweeney
Howell
Hogg
Yorca Borman
Rune
Willaing
Aca
Fortman
Niles
Hoitman
Conroy
Hemphily
Delghenty
Williams
Ball
Eo Louls
New “York
Banee
Hoag
Br Howell
Mésera
Eining
Burzt
Cardinals Down Dodgers In Rain-Shortened Twin Bill
Brooklyn and St. Louis opened a doubleheader in Brooklyn on Aug 6 but rain halted play after six innings with St Louis leading 2–0. The second game was postponed by a severe thunderstorm. Lush pitched a no hitter through six for St Louis and contributed in a third-inning rally as Murray, Shaw, and Lush scored to cap a visitor lead.
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Brooklyn
J. Louis
Lush
St. Louis
Jordan
Murray
Shaw
St Louis
Pattes
Byrog
Hummel
Lumley
Rt. Konetchy
Ucléhanty
Lewis
Sn. Hontetter
OlBergen
Bliss
Sheehan
Gilbert
Maloney
Brooksn
Patten
Ballad
Bell
Aif Lush
St. Lonia
Mr. Lem
Minu
Pirates Win In Walk With 9-1 Victory Over Red Sox
Boston Aug 6 Pittsburg defeated Boston 9 to 1 in a rain shortened game. Lindaman pitched for Pittsburg and held Boston to one run as Kelley and Browne argued with the umpire and were ejected. Pair of doubleheaders were scheduled but rain halted the second game.
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Boston
Pittsburg
Lindaman
Boukes
Kelley
Browne
Thomas
Opeaumont
Loach
Han Fn
Glarke
Wagner
Abbie
O Mecent
Wilson
O[ritchey
Storke
O Browne
Birogo
Gibson
Uj Bates
Maddox
O Sweeney
Reever
Gi Graham
jLindaman
I Totela
Cincinnati shuts out New York in muddy game
Cincinnati blanked New York 5 to 0 in a muddy Aug 6 contest after a violent thunderstorm. Spade excelled in key situations while New York errors aided the visitors. Team lineups include Kane, Hugging, Breanahan, Foskert, Devlin, MecLean, Heiswitz, Spade, McGinnity and others in a pitching dominated affair.
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New York
Cincinnati
Spade
Secor Zoimetinatl
Kane
Taney
Lohert
Breanahan
Heiswitz
Vinterzog
Ruo
Mitchell
McLean
Tenhey
Bess
Sets Strike Out Mark Lets Four Scattered Hits
The Car Department team suffers a crushing defeat as the shopmen strike out man after man with clocklike precision. Sullivan leads the winners at bat, giving the pitcher strong support to secure the victory.
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Sullivan
Pitcher
Capital City Amateur Games Run Across Multiple Leagues
A compact slate of amateur matches is listed across Capital City leagues. Games include Capital City League-Bloomingdale Athletic Club versus Atlantics at Capital City Parc. Commercial League Wm Hahn & Co versus E 3 Murphy Co at Eighth and Florida NE. Marquette Weague Turnerstee against St Vincent's at Thirteenth and D Streets NE. Independence League Manhattan Ninth at McDevitt's Field. Y M C A League Trainmen versus B & C at Fifth and Florida NE. Columbia League Metropolitans versus Washington Heights at First and W Streets NW. Capitol City Brentwood and G YO Capital City Perk. Marquette League Marines versus Vigilants at Thirteenth and D NE. Commercial League G E Howard versus W B Moses & Sons at Eighth and Florida NE. Independence League Twining versus Waly Lach at McDevitt's Field. RR M C A League Shopmen versus Car Dept at Fifth and Florida NE. Columbia League No game.
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Capital City League
Bloomingdale Athletic Club
Atlantics
Capital City Parc
Wm. Hahn & Co
Fifth Street
Florida Avenue
Columbia League
Washington Heights
Capitol City League
Brentwood
G. YO
Capital City Perk
Marquette
Marines
Vigilants
Thirteenth
Commercial
McGinnity Dominates as Ames Suffer Key Errors
In a tense game, McGinnity works eight innings for Ames, with one run allowed in one inning. Sacrifices by Hugeing and Da Bla plus fielding plays by Devitn Doyle Tenney Hulawitz Huggins Melcan fuel Cincinnati. McGinnity fans five while Ames fans one. Wild pitch and lengthy delay noted. umpires Mesars Rigler Emalie.
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OW McGinnity
Ames
Hugeing
Robert Dabla
Ams
Spade
McGinnity
Mesars
Rigler
Emalie
Rame
Cubs Drop Both Games in Philadelphia Doubleheader
Chicago lost both games of a doubleheader in Philadelphia on August 6, with Philadelphia securing wins through timely hitting and fielding errors. Key players included Knabe Bransfield Osborne Doolin Steinfeldt Howard Tinker and Moran for Chicago, and Magee Branfield Osbourne for Philadelphia, with final scores reflecting decisive innings and late rallies.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Onleago Abhoal Phila
Abhoab
Slagle
ClGrant
jBheckard
Knabe
Ghanne
Tltus
Ponder
al Morman
Zlmamermant
Lindgren
Bransfield
Osborne
Doolin
Doom
Steinfeldt
Howard
Tinker
Sparks
Wirst
Ernar Enicago
Ampre—Moasra
O'Dayana Neidderham
Phila Abhoal Slagle
Grant
Ol Dooin
Oe Tinker
Tnd
G.foxen
Moran
Gono
Thuns
Tituz
Magee
Branefield
Osdone
Howora
Bill Evers
Realbach i Mages
Hite— Apsheld
I Maxee
Foxen
Reulbach
Heulbach
O'Day
Rudgerham
Interstate at National Park in Capital City clash
Final arrangements set for this afternoon’s game at American League Park between Columbia Athletic Club and Interstate. Bernie Gallagher to umpire his first Interstate matchup. Balzer starts for Interstate with Smith behind the plate and regular infield.
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Columbia Athletic Club
Interstate, At & Clock
Treasury
Interstates
Columbia
O'Connor
Smith
Bernie Gallagher
Balzer
Brookland smothers Grace in church league clash at American League Park
Brookland pitchers hold Grace to four scattered hits as Ralph Simmons stars on the mound. Johnnie Priest and Rodler spark the Brooklanders with sharp defense and timely hits. The game lasts one hour and ten minutes with Brookland winning seven to one.
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Brookland
Grace
Bat Ung
Boore
Ralph Simons
Brook
Land
Church
Annex
Jing
Birch
Kerr
Handiboe
Johnnie Priest
Rodler
Whiting
Gxteomick
Tensill
OlRrewere
Priest
Clementz
Darna
Burch
Kent
Wheatley
Simona
Ojkrehiing
Totel
King
Tansidl
Sully
Prev
Darnall
Brocklana
Ballet
Handibee
Hitsom Bach
Hendibee
Simons
Hkvditos
Waters
Mr. Hughes
Twining and Wallach Draw In Independent League Tilt
Twining and Wallach played a drawn contest in the Independence League as darkness halted the eighth inning. McCarthy and Giebel delivered late singles to tie the score, while Evans’ one hand stop preserved the tie for his side. The box shows Twining and Wallach nearly equal in hits and errors, with late drama and a one hour and thirty minute game.
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W. L. Pet
Twining
Wallach
Advant
Manhattane
Lage Gurley
Ninth Street
Bet
Independence League
McCarthy
Giebel
Evans
Twining Adh
Leesburg Triumph Over Bluemont In Loudoun Meet
Leesburg defeated Bluemont 4 to 1 at the Loudoun bush meeting. Pitcher Hope starred for Leesburg, with solid infield defense and key catches by Parks Newton and Jackson. Leonard pitched for Bluemont, but Leesburg opened a lead early and held on despite an error late.
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Spiec
Washington
Leesburg
Bluemont
Loudoun Bush
Jack Leonard
Hope
Parks
Newton
Jackson
Bluem
Hampton
Dityan
Place
OlAlax'der
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Oldenking
Parka
Offron
Axon
Afc
aLit'sjohn
Peott
Mewten
Peter
giWine
Gover
Olen
Wrenn
Loerdute Veerreeee
Eostoo
Alerender
Jenkins
Jackson Hh
Wise
Hisle
Harnedrins
Leburg
Letten
Phrat_ bose
Batle
Leonard
Leonerd
Hops
Tootage
Lea
D. Jackson
Jémkina Atolen
Alexander
Nelson
Timble Vitlejohn
Littlejohn
Dinarta Reid
Livtiea
Howard Co. Beats Moses & Sons in Commercial League Thriller
G E Howard, 11, outplays W B Moses & Sons 9 to 4 in a slow paced Commercial League game. Freeman led Howard with solid pitching and hitting while Jewett scattered 12 hits for Moses. Key figures included Ferguson and Clements for the losers and heavy hitting from the Howard lineup. Final line score shows Howard nine runs on 17 hits to Moses four on nine. Umpire Finnegan. Game lasted about an hour and twenty minutes.
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W. J. Pet
W. Pet. No
Murphy
ATL Howard Co
Hahn & Co
Moses Sons
Goldenberg
G. EB. Howard Company
W. B. Moses & Sons
Core
Freeman
Alow
Jewett
Furniture Boys
Howard
Ferguson
Clements
Moses
Arhoaei Howard
Arhoae
Fer'son
djo'Nettle
Sutton
Snyder
Asmith
Noone
O Wimayer
Abd
Jowett
T Gur
Burley
wHaerris
Enger
fiKwans
Ol Greene
Morson
Totmis
Morriton
Howerd
Witmaser
Farr
Harris
Evané
Grens
Bale
Jewatt
Brentwood Beats G P O 7–5 at Capital City Park
Brentwood downed G P O 7 to 5 at Capital City Park as Sanders homered in the sixth to spark a rally. Beckett starred in right field and Callahan at short, with H Beckett contributing strong batting and fielding.
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Sanders
Brentwood
G. P.O
Capital City Park
Beckett
Agaid Callahan
H. Beckett
G.P.O
Abhoae Barnes
Callahan
Herring
OiCarr
Moreland
Hayse
C. Beckett
Hormany
Penrose
Ders
Haven
Bren Rood
Fase
Payne
Tof Walker Gueay Parme
Walker
Thompson dominates Shopmen in 8-0 railroad league rout
Thompson pitches wonderful ball fanning 23 to set a local amateur strikeout record as the Car Department suffers a 8 to 0 defeat to the Shopmen. Sullivan and Turner lead the winners with two hits each while Davis makes a standout running catch in center. Scoring comes in the second, third, and fifth innings as Shopmen push across eight hits and flawless defense props the shutout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Car Department
Sullivan
Bandy
Turner
Davis
Dore
Mfth
Trompson
Shopmen
ABHOA
Adhoae Ropey
O‘davin
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Jason
Okshroy
Smick
Buns
Robey, Sullivan
J. Daugherty
O# Thompson
Kilroy
J. Turner
W. Hardy
Daugherty
Robes
Dougherty
Mr. Turner
Colins
Anbertor
Handy
Burley
Kuroy
Klyan
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National Tectrical Supply Company
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Ery” Cobb
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Fred Falkenberg
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Tom O’brien
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Ralph Simmons
L. Pat. Weob
Herndon
Fata Ghureh
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G. E. Howard
W. B. Moses
L. Pet
St. Stephen's
Bloomingdale
Allangies
Shopme Station
L. Pet. Ip
Close & P. m
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Walford’s
Sporting and Athletic Goods
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F Street N. W
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Abner-Drury Brewing CO
Reed
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Fisk Elgin
Furnisiad
Po Ave
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Turnerites
LOU St. Vine
St. Paul's
Goldj Ers
Jennings
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Cal Meagsworth
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Oj Rountree
Becker
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Warner
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Berlick
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Hofman
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Sy Jobaeon
Wid Pishe
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