Glens Falls field sees Tassel win highweight sprint
Tassel led early in the Glens Falls Highweight handicap at six furlongs, outracing rivals including High Noon and Pan Zareta to prevail as Tom McTaggart closed. Hulogs then won the Schnectady handicap in a strong performance. Multiple races followed with various horses competing across weights and conditions. track was fast with clear weather.
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Saratoca
Wile Eon
Glens Falls
High Noon
Pan Zareta
Tom McTaggart
Wilson
Hulogs
Doday
Schnectady
Buttinger
Cerond Voluspa
Tae
Glens
Wiimey
Gloomy Gas
Pan Zaretta
Pan Mavi Stirling
Gonrh
Cock Nuetriste
Saadi
Figginng
Desmonds
Hay
Troy
Jack Hace
Molesworth
tWiliisy
Sasin
Tunitroalery
Fragorard
Hatwell
Azalea Fasaman Herald
Kukux
Night Wind
Dalrose
Dooley
Damine Enemie Tady
Battle Abbey
Hutfinger
Barrett
Hanoball
Aney
Queen of the Sea Amd Burlingame
Johnson Extends Win Streak to Five in Striking Form
Walter Johnson has won twelve games and lost thirteen after beating the Browns. He is on a five game winning run and appears to be in his best stride as the season nears its end. Teammate support has improved, boosting his chances to finish with more victories than defeats.
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Browns
Walter Johnson
Tener Calls Baseball Series Abroad Absurd
New York reports President John Tener of the National League condemns sending baseball players to France to entertain soldiers, calling the plan absurd and repulsive for wartime sacrifice. The offer’s financing drew sharp criticism as unthinkable.
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Tener
New York
France
John K. Tener
National League
Athletics edge White Sox in 11th inning
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in the eleventh as Mornis singled and scored on Schang s triple. Felsch and Bodie homered for Chicago with Grover on base, while Risberg and Bates starred in the field. Colts Robinson error list omitted for brevity.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Mornnis
Schang
Felsch
Bodie
Grover
Bates
Risberg
al Philadel
Leibold
Jamieson
Weaver
Collins
Jackson
I Felech
Scott
Noyes
Rowe—Pelach
Jetbold
Mefnnis
Dugan
Col Hus
Gan
Russell
Basle
Noyen
Wits
Om Russell
Messrs
Hildebrand and Connelly
Erratic plays cost Cubs game with Phils
Chicago versus Philadelphia ended 8 to 2 as erratic plays by the Cubs aided by Hendrix cost Chicago the game. Oeschger pitched for Philadelphia against Hendrix for Chicago in a two pitcher showdown. Wilson left early after a collision at the plate with Paskett.
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CUBS
Phils
Chicago
Hendrix
Philadelphia
Oescher
Wilson
Paskett
Philadel
Walter
Bancroft
Mann
Stock
Dilhoefer
lHendryx
Cravath
Adams
Oeschger
Willian
Deal
Rrors
Geschger
Doyle
Kilduff
Oeswiger
Hendryx
Alem
Enmsile
Wild Pitch in Ninth Gives Cards Narrow Win Over Dodgers
In St Louis Aug 6 a J Smith single a wild pitch and J Miller double in the ninth powered the Cardinals to a 1 0 victory over Brooklyn. Cheney allowed only four hits Watson seven, as Brooklyn threatened late but Myers was caught at third on a double steal.
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St. Louis
J. Smith
J. Miller
Brooklyn
Cheney
Paulette
Watson
Myers
Olson
Cutshaw
O'rourké
Baird
Miller
tSnyder
Betzel
Gonzales
Seien
St Louis
Cutahan
Long
Hornaby
J Miller
Stengel
Hornsby
O B Miller
Firat
Basle
Umipires
Messie
Rigier
Bransfield
National League aids soldier ball players in Navy outfits
The National League teams donated complete baseball outfits to eight U S Navy ships plus hundreds of balls and gear to other military units. In charity play Boston defeated New York 9 to 1 as Jimmy Smith joins the Giants as a utility fielder and Krueger moves to Brooklyn. Other results from Cincinnati Baltimore and Toronto among various leagues.
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New York
United States Navy
National League
John A. Heydler
Boston
Union Printers
Giants
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jimmy Smith
National Commission
Krueger
Brooklyns
Foster's Eleventh Inning Hit Wins Nationals 1-0
In a pitchers duel between Walter Johnson and Eddie Plank, Horace Milan and Pop Foster delivered the decisive eleventh inning for Washington. Eddie Ainsmith scored on a single after Johnson and Pratt nearly thwarted the Browns until the Griffmen finally broke through. Lavan and Rice also contributed late game defense as Washington clung to the one run victory.
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District of Columbia National Guardsmen
Nationals
Browns
Horace Milan
Pop” Foster
Eadie Ainsmith
Walter Johnson
Eddie Plank
Soldier Boys
Washington Club
Gettysburg
Eddie
Griffmen
Jack
Lout
AL E. Shetton
Bmith
Ef Bisler
Pratt
E. Austin
Lavan
Plank
Washington
A. PO
AL Millan
Foster
Cc. Milan
Ts Rice
Bhanks
Gharrity
Leonard
Ainamith
Jobueon
Alagsata
Bt. Louis
St. Louis
Johnson
Bacrifice
Shotton
Ainsmith
Milanio
Alnemith
Mesars
Nallen
Owens
Browns Rally In Early Inning Play By Play
Lavan opened with a sharp single to right then stole second as Leonard threw out Plank. He moved to third on Foster’s grounder to Shot and later scored on Milan’s perfect throw to Ainsmith, who nabbed the ball before the shortstop could apply the tag.
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Nationals
Ainsmith
Johnson
Jimmy Austin
H. Milan
Bert Shotton
C. Milan
Eddie Foster
del Pratt
Sisler
Rice
Pratt
Milan
Shotten
Foster
Plank
Alnsmith
France
Kaiser Bill
Pop” Foster
Felding
Griffmen
Browns
C Milan
St. Louis
Johnny Lavan
Leonard
Gharrity
Smith
Sician
Lavan
Charrity
Shotton
Severeid
Planks Change of Pace Bothered Griffmen in Extra Inning Drama
Eddie Plank dominated with a slow change of pace delaying Griffmen for longer than a standard game. H Milan and Foster delivered timely singles in the eleventh after a walk to Ainamith, securing the win. Milan and Shanks stood out in the field despite bumps and errors. Browns pitchers and infielders fielded crisply, with Pratt’s third inning throw sparking extra innings.
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Plank
Griffmnen
Eddie Plank
Major League Baseball Society
Nationals
H. Milan
Foster
Ainamith
Tennis Stars Missed Southampton Invitation Tourney Start
Mary Browne and John Strachan did not arrive in Southampton New York for the invitation tournament to begin, Browne needing rest while Strachan from San Francisco joined others. The men’s matches start tomorrow as banter and lineups unfold amid travel delays. Germany Schaefer, scouting for the Giants, was in Washington en route to Baltimore.
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Southampton
N. Y
Mary K. Browne
John K. Strachan
San Francisco
Misa Browns
Veterans Johnson and Plank Duel in Low-Scoring Tilt
The pitching duel between Walter Johnson and Eddie Plank yesterday drew tight action. Johnson allowed five hits with four strikeouts and one walk, while Plank gave up five hits and three walks with three strikeouts. The Browns’ errors helped Washington edge ahead as Plank was touched for more baserunners. Johnson’s defense kept the rest at bay.
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Walter Johnson
Eddie Plank
Johnson
Plank
Washington Star
Washington
Johnnaon
Terre Browns
Bees
Nationals
Browns
Indians Lone Hit Beats Red Sox 2–0
Cleveland defeats Boston 2 to 0 behind a lone hit, as Foster limits the Red Sox to one hit while Cleveland’s two runs come from two bases on balls and a Harris double in the first inning. Speaker shines in center with several sensational catches and a key play at the plate.
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Cleveland
Beston
Foster
Barger
Harris
Klepfer
Raghvy
Speaker
Cleseland
HPO
al Roston
Granes If
Ol Hooper
Kapmas
Barry
Hobbtsell
Lewis, If
Weaganes G
Shorten
Feans Ib
Scott, Ss
Nis
Wse
Olfanorin, As
Klepfer Op
OlThomas, c
Bagty Py
McNany
Scott
Peston
Rimns—Graney
Roth
Gardner
Gard
EU Chapman
Graney
O'Neal
Clevelians
Kiepfer
Bagby
Foster Wambspean
Ly Foster
Wild mitch—Ktenter Empire
Evans
Monally
Mogridge Proves Too Much for the Tigers
New York defeats Detroit 5 to 3 as Mogridge's hitting drives in three runs and scores twice. Burns goes 4 for 4 for Detroit. Peckinpaugh and Hendryx contribute key fielding plays as New York seals the win at home.
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THE
Tigers
New York
Detrot
Burns
Detroit
Peckinpaugh
Bush
SiHendryx
Vitt
Y Muisel
Cobb
Young
Miller
Yelle
Waltery
O Neer
Mitchell
Cringham
Rans
Heilman
Morridge
Maresans
Walters
Errora
Dunpingham
Hendryx
Moidge
Pipp
Peckinpaugarifice
Milier
Mareel
Boses
Coppingham
Veach
Meunra
Dineen
O'Loughlin
Barber Sale to Cubs Promises Strong Centerfield Addition
The Baltimore News notes the Centerfielder Barber’s sale from Baltimore Internationals to the Chicago Cubs for 15000 dollars and two players. Fred Mitchell’s visit and Weeghman’s approval signal a high value while Barber’s tools suggest he should thrive with speed range and a sharp throwing arm, though failure would be surprising.
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Baltimore News
Turney Barber
National
Baltimore Internationals
Chicago Cubs
Barber
Cubs
Fred Mitchell
Weeghman
Dana
B&b
National League Standings From Rain Delays
National League standings show Philadelphia and Chicago at top with 2 1 records, St Louis down 1, Brooklyn zero, Boston Pittsburgh and New York Cincinnati all affected by rain with games postponed.
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Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Pet
New York
Wash’gton
Philadel
Bt. Louis
Washington
Louis
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York-Cincinnati
Ww. L. Pet
Brooktom
Chia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
War and Navy meet on Columbia courts in final league tie
War and Navy tennis teams clash in a final round robin match for the Departmental league championship at the Columbia Country Club. Start time is 5 PM with five doubles contests. Navy’s No 2 team is among those expected to play, while Candor moves to the Interior Department and is ineligible.
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War
Navy
Columbia Country Club
Ita
Candor
Gorton
Interior Department
Rutgers to Field Football Team Next Fall
Rutgers will proceed with its football schedule next fall as several veterans under the draft age stay enrolled. Only two players from last year's squad remain in college, with Captain Rendall exempt from the first draft. New York reports the Yankees seek to bolster the club for another year, a familiar “next year” refrain.
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Waterloo
Towa
Central Association
Fort Dodge
Cedar Rapids
Rutgers
Rendall
New York
Yankees
Yanks
Pacer Wearing Hopp Les First in 3000 Dollar Contest
John Henry, a national enlistee selected for conscription, answered the call yesterday and passed a high rating physical examination and claimed exemption due to dependents. A 28 year old Amherst College graduate, he joined the Nationals in 1910 and has played with Washington.
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John Henry
National Entecher
Amhersat
Mason
Amherst College
Nationals
Washington
Terminal Nines Tie In Title Series Game
Terminal Y M C A League championship series opener ends 1-1 after seven innings. General Office and Shops score in final inning, with Seabright Becker and nitzy among notable hitters. Pitching and fielding figures are listed for Dixon Brown and Matthews with errors and bases noted. Time of game 1 hour 13 minutes.
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General Office
Sthons
Office
Ayrea
Or Brown
Hill
Ae i Nitzey
Becker
Warren
Sehater
Behmidt
Aickshaw
M. Pixon
Matthews
W.dizon
Seabright
Nitzy
Shopa
Dixon
Brown
Brown W. Dixon
S. Brown
Hawkhaw
Mr Woodward
De Saulles Case Highlights Chilean Heiress Scandal
Reports from Valparaiso and New York describe Mrs John Singer De Saulles facing a murder charge amid family turmoil. Strong support rallies form as Chilean heiress Senora Errazuriz’s plans to defend her daughter prompt funds and possible travel to New York. The State Department weighs citizenship claims following recent events and wartime recruitment updates note 4,400 recruits enlisted over the weekend.
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Valparaiso
Chile
Senora Errazuriz
John de Saulles
State Department
John Singer de Saulles
Polk
United States
Department
Algernon Sartoris
Gen
Grant
Congress
Pointer wins 3000 Kika Home stake at Columbus pacing meet
Peter Pointer driven by W L Snow after Geers swapped due to aversion to piloting. Pointer defeated Walter Cochato in a six heat final to claim the 3000 Kika Home stake in 2.06 and 2.06% heats. The Woodman set a 2.06% second heat record. several drivers fined for not trying to win. Ohio colt trot 2-year-olds saw Hameo beat Eleven Black Ramio. fastest 2-year-old trotters mile was 2.12 14. Dense attendance on opening day. Swisher and Shepard 5000 stake next Tuesday with Busy Lassie among entrants.
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Columbus
Ohio
Peter Pointer
W. L. Snow
H F. Geers
Geers
Walter Cochato
Savoy
Valentine
Gray
McMahon
Hameo
Ramio
Romeo
Wilbur Myers
Springfield
Swisher
Thief Forces Door Steals 60 From Business
Patrick J McDonald reported a break in at 643 Pennsylvania avenue southeast between midnight Saturday and early yesterday morning. A rear door was forced to gain entry and $60 was taken from the cash register. Joseph Riddle, driver of the vehicle involved in the fatal hit run that killed Louise Robinson, was exonerated by a coroner's jury at the District morgue inquest held yesterday.
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Patrick J. McDonald
Pennsylvania Avenue
Joseph Riddle
Louise Robinson
Robert Robinson
Enlisting Cow Milk Me For War Effort In New York
Otis H. Moore of the Hartford County League CT arrives in New York to enlist cow milkers for the war effort. He warns that failure to recruit could bring reduced milk supply and higher prices, urging all available milking workers to enlist today.
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New York
Otis H. Moore
Hartford County League
Connecticut
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