Nationals Third to Red Sox in pennant race report
A 1914 sporting digest summarizes the pennant chase among the Nationals and Red Sox with notes on Detroit's rise, Cleveland and Chicago struggles, Ty Cobb's return impact, Birmingham's management, and Mack's pitching strength. It highlights shifting standings, key suspensions, and late-season hopes as clubs jockey for the pennant.
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Onnie Mack
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Washington
Detroit
Chicago
New York
Senatora
Birmingham
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Larole
Joe Jackson
Ty Cobb
Hugh Jennings
Tigers
Jennings
Dubuc
David
Coveleskle
Hall
Cavet
Willians
Williams
Walter Johnson
Nationals
Cobb
Veach
Bender
Plank
White Sox
Mack
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Navy Football Outlook Brightens Despite Graduations
Annapolis reports that a Navy season plan is set with Washington games likely and New York as a venue. Despite eight regulars graduating, a solid pool of second-string and new talent under head coach Trent Jonas promises depth with key players Perry Ward and Mitchell returning, while West Point provides stiff competition.
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Ward
West Point
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Ford
McEwen
Weyand
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Markos
Army
Aquad
Giants manager McGraw taxes umpires in season
John J. McGraw, Giants manager, decries National League umpiring as the worst he has seen, praises Klem as "the best" and urges promoting ex-players as umpires. He predicts the Giants will win the pennant despite officiating and notes the Cubs, Cardinals, and Boston are behind.
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Tener
Pennsylvania
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Klem
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Cardinals
Boston
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Phillies
Pittsburgh
Athletics
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English Ask Delay of Big Yacht Event
London reports the Royal Ulster Yacht Club sent a cable to the New York Yacht Club requesting a one month postponement for the America’s Cup races as the war might still be on at the extended time. The message notes a desire to sail in 1915 between the current challenger and an American candidate if the war ends.
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England
Racing Entries and Results From Today's Card
Racing cards show multiple races from maiden two year olds to handicap events at Saratoga and another track. Notable entries include Cennonale Unity Jack Winston Hugh Flarsie Crockett and photographers 17 105 and Anna Rose 10 Lady Butterfly Buckthorn Carrie Orme 132 in the first race, with several selling races and purses listed across six events. Weather is clear and tracks are fast at Saratoga.
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Griff's "Unexpected" Stopped in Ninth By Squeeze Play Failure
Chicago gamers saw Griffiths Griffmen fail the squeeze attempt in the ninth as Shanks swung at a pitchout, Mitchell misread signs, and Foster scored for the Nationals in a rainy Exhibition clash. Johnson hurled six hits allowed, Weaver drove in two for the White Sox, while Fournier walked twice and Moeller aired a throwing error aiding a late rally.
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Nationals
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Griffmen
Philadelphia
Ledger
Walter Johnson
Weil
Griffith
Shanks
Mitchell
Foster
Johnson
Weaver
Gandy
Fournier
Gandil
Morgan
McBride
Willams
Moeller
Collins Weaver
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Mitch
Jeff Moeller
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Nationals Squeezes and Sorrowful Loss in Eleven Innings
Nationals falter through a string of poor strategy as the Chicago White Sox win 2 to 1 in eleven sensational innings. Johnson hurled well yet received little support while Gandil Morgan and Foster sparkled offensively, with critical squeezes and errors deciding the game.
Athletics Add Game Is Third From Naps
Cleveland beat Philadelphia 10 to 3 in Cleveland. Philadelphia showed speed on bases and better fielding, but Cleveland totaled more hits led by Wambsganes and Kirke. Scoring included Graney Olson Murphy Collins Baker Strunk Lapp and Plank with Morton pitching.
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Red Sox Victory Over Tigers In Detroit Misplays
Detroit fielding miscues in the seventh inning helped Boston score and pull away to win the third game of the series 8 to 5. Key moments included Cobb stealing second and third and Burns delivering a left field homer, with Harper, Speaker, and Gardner producing multiple hits for the Red Sox.
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Browns Start Wins for Yankees Undoing
Louisville defeats New York 2 to 0 in errorless baseball with both runs in the first inning. Howard and Shotten spark the offense for St Louis as pitchers James and Cole dominate. St Louis improves in American Association play while New York drops.
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Post-season opens with three Section games today
Post-season series begins with three games in all sections. Section A features Eastern versus Tennallytown at Anacostia. Section B pairs Brightwood against Stanton on Georgia Avenue and Kenyon Street. Section C matches Postoffice against Treasury at Flat and M Streets. All games start at 5:15.
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BaltofedS Fall In 13-Inning Tilt On Road
Indianapolis won the opener 4 to 3 in 13 innings after timely plays. The second game was halted after three innings as rain or finelock ended play, leaving the doubleheader incomplete.
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Buffeds Win In Overtime In Pitchers Battle
Kansas City versus Buffalo stretched to ten innings with a 3 to 2 final. Johnson of Kansas City issued a wild pitch with a man on third, allowing the decisive run. The contest featured aggressive defense and late drama as both sides traded blows.
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Pitts Feds Pound Groom in Eight Inning Win
Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 8 to 2 with a burst of long drives in the eighth inning. A single and a batter error helped the visitors post five runs as the scoring details in the late frame sealed the victory.
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Regh Pittsburgh Defeats Washington In Eleven Innings
In a tense eleven inning game between Washington and Chicago, Pittsburgh won 3-2 on a walk off. Key events included Gandil being caught stealing, Fournier struck out, and a series of sac flies and intentional walks shaping the late innings. Weaver collected three hits for the Nationals, while McBride and Schalk contributed for Chicago.
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