Athletics Face Cubs For World Title In New York
Sporting notes discuss the American League pennant race with Detroit and Philadelphia in contention. The Detroit Tigers and Boston and New York misfortunes affect the Athletics, who may face the Cubs for the world title, while critics urge stricter umpire enforcement of balk rules and base running under the Johnson administration.
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Browns and Yankees Split Doubleheader in St Louis
In St Louis today Powell hurled a two strong games as the Browns and Yankees split a doubleheader. St Louis won game one 1 to 0 with Powell invincible, while New York defeated St Louis 8 to 0 in the second as Ford held the locals in check and Bailey attacked. Power and Knight singled, Daniels homered, and Ford earned the win in the nightcap.
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Perrine
First Game Flows As Naps Rally Amidst Wild Infield Axes
Cleveland opens with Ressling ineffective as Aipsmith’s whip drives early runs. Stovall, Lajale, Easterly spark a double steal and timely hits. Naps add three in sixth and ninth led by Niles and Easterly. Ball injures ankle. Turner replaces at short as the Nationals struggle to reach base until late rally.
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Contested Rain Interruption Slows Cleveland Tilt
In Cleveland on Aug 9 the only scoring came in the second inning as Conroy scored on Unglaub's single after Harkness passed to McBride. Niles doubled to left before rain halted play, the game resumed with Elberfeld tagging Birmingham, and Niles' drive wasted. Wet conditions persisted making the field sticky and challenging for pitchers.
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Thas
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Johnson
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Conroy
Reds Capture Double Bill In Brooklyn in 13 Innings
Cincinnati wins both games of a double header in Brooklyn New York. The first game goes 13 innings with a 1 to 0 Reds victory aided by an error by Burch as Gaspare and Scanlon pitch well. In the second game Cincinnati prevails 7 to 2, with strong hitting and steady relief.
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Fast Fielding Saves Sox in 7-4 Chicago loss
Boston pitchers White and Walsh held off Chicago as Boston totaled fourteen hits but relied on sharp defense to limit rallies. Collins allowed seven runs in seven innings while White struggled early. Notable hits included a two-base shot by Lewie and a three-base hit by Payne. The game extended to 3 hours and ten minutes with Boston scoring four late runs. The Washington Sunday Post Magazine preview follows next.
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Nationals and Naps Split Doubleheader in Cleveland
In Cleveland on Aug 3 the Nationals and Naps split a doubleheader. Walker and Young pitched well for Washington, Elberfeld and Conroy starred for Cleveland with sharp fielding plays and timely hits. Ball suffered an ankle injury, Ball’s replacement and McGuire’s outfield shift noted as injuries and lineup adjustments.
Nationals Even the Score in Cleveland Doubleheader
Special to The Washington Post reports a rain-soaked doubleheader at League Park Cleveland. The Naps won the first game 7 to 1 behind Cy Young while Washington edged Cleveland 1 to 0 in the nightcap as pitchers Harkness and Walker delivered stellar outings. A chaotic scene followed a disputed call with umpire Egan ejecting Elberidge after a heated argument. Two locals posing as Washington players joined the action, reporting to manager McAleer and actually appearing in uniform.
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Athletics Take First Collins Strong On Defense
Athletics win 2 to 1 over Detroit in Detroit August 9 with Eddie Collins producing two key defensive plays in the eighth inning. Eddie Plank held Detroit to four hits but costly errors aided by a Davis two-base hit and a late Detroit rally. Harry Davis homered for the Athletics and Col lins sacrificed to score.
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Phillies and Cubs Split Doubleheader in Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Chicago split a two game set in a doubleheader. The home team won the first 3 to 1 after hitting Brown, while Chicago dominated the second, winning 4 to 1. Archer was ejected for disputing a call at home plate.
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How They Stand National League Update
Teams and standings shown with W and L records for the National League. Chicago leads with a strong win percentage, followed by Philadelphia and St. Louis as contenders. Upcoming games list Chicago at Philadelphia and other matchups including Pittsburgh at Boston and Cincinnati at Brooklyn.
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Minor League Scores Across Multiple Leagues
Baseball results from several minor leagues with scores for New York State, Southeastern, Eastern, New England and other circuits. Notable games include Utica over Troy 4 0 in the New York State League and Rome sweeping Gadsden 11 0 then 14 3 in the Southeastern League. Also reports of a pitcher breaking his arm in Newport News.
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Regatta Signaling Setup and Canadian Henley Ties
John Cummings of Worcester arrives to install signaling gear for the regatta with color coded mast cylinders at every quarter mile. The system, used in Detroit and other venues, will let spectators track lead crews from shore and launches. Multiple clubs from Philadelphia Baltimore New York Ottawa Toronto and Detroit have reserved quarters at Arlington for the meet and related events.
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Giants Slaughter Harmon Eight-Run Inning Wins 9-4
New York defeated St Louis 9 to 4 in New York on August 9, breaking a twelve-game slide for the visitors. Eight runs came in the third inning off Harmon, including a key Hugings double that loaded the bases. Details list runs, hits, and fielding notes for both teams with Devlin and Merkle among the standouts.
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Pirates Smother Doves In Boston Shutout
Pittsburg blasts Boston 10 to 0 as Wagner, J Miller and Sweeney shine in fielding. Clarke and Adams religion limited. Runs include Byrne Auer Miter Flynn Adams. 1 hour 45 minutes.
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Coombs in Pleurisy Threatens Return to Detroit Games
St Louis reports Iron John Coombs, known as a Mackmen strong arm, has pleurisy slowing him after a cold. He hopes to be ready for one jungle series against Detroit, though chilly weather lingered. Also reports Corry Pa harness race results with Beet Wilkes, Lou Del, Hat B, and Senator Baul En among winners.
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Herrell Joins Goldsboro in Eastern Carolina Association
Walter Merrell, key pitcher for the Columbia 161 team in the Marquets League, signs with Goldsboro of the Eastern Carolina Association. He departed yesterday to join the club. Merrell has an outstanding amateur season, winning all seventeen starts for Columbia 30 and sister teams, fanning eight to fifteen per game.
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