Round-Up: Hal Chase Ends Major League Career
Hal Chase nets a tabled end to his long major league run after suspension by Reds manager Mathewson. Once a premier first baseman and Yankee standout nicknamed Prince Hal, his temper frustrated peers and managers, including Matty. The piece notes Chase’s 600 batting pace this year, his famed fielding, and hints at a potential managerial future thwarted by temperament amid shifting leagues and team dynamics.
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Shaw Hands Macks Cipher Treatment
The Nationals defeated the Athletics 3 to 0 as Jim Shaw hurled a two-hit shutout over Philadelphia. Washington broke through in the first score and added two more in the sixth, while Adams' pitching limited the Mack to scarce baserunners.
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August Fur Sale Announcement
August Fur Sale promotes a limited time discount that will not be repeated this season. The notice urges customers to act quickly to take advantage of the short-lived opportunity.
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Miss Stirling Sets Essex 80 Record In Exhibition Match
West Orange New Jersey Red Cross event at Essex County Country Club featured Elaine Rosenthal Alexa Stirling Bobby Jones and Perry Adair. Stirling and Adair won five up on the nine hole point system while Rosenthal posted 81 and Adair 73 and Jones 78. Funds exceed $1500.
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Best Catcher Bill Killifer Praised by NY Writer
A New York baseball writer lauds Bill Killifer as the best catcher in the National League. He credits Killifer with elevating the Cubs in the pennant hunt during the Cubs vs Giants clash at the Polo Grounds.
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Shaw Shuts Out As Nationals Narrow Gap In Pennant Race
The Nationals beat the Athletics and improved their position in the pennant race. They closed on the Red Sox and Indians to within five games of the pace and two behind Cleveland. Shaw pitched superbly for the Nationals, while Foster, Lavan, Dykes and Shanks contributed key plays in a game watched by about 5,000 as soldiers were guests of the club. The team heads to Philadelphia for two more games.
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Red Cross Golf Tournaments Spur War Aid and Patriotism
Francis Ouimet argues Red Cross golf events boost mercy funds since World War I began and keep the sport alive. He notes tournaments draw new players, mainly men in their early thirties, who seek physical fitness and recreation while supporting the war effort.
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Indians Fall in First But Rally in Ninth to Take Second
In Cleveland Aug 11 the Indians lost the opener to the White Sox 6 to 3 but edged Chicago 6 to 5 in the second game. Cleveland scored four runs in the ninth after a sequence of five hits and a wild throw, with key hits by Graney Johnston and O’Neill.
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Browns Take First and Tigers Second 1 Pitt Game
Detroit and St Louis split a doubleheader with Detroit winning the first game 9 to 0 and St Louis overcoming an early deficit to win 6 to 5 in the second. Cobb, Veach, and Young led Detroit’s offense with multiple hits while St Louis’ Smith, Austin, and Severeid contributed key hits and runs. Pitching combined for the two games featured Wright and Houck for Detroit and Kalio and Davenport for St Louis.
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Camp Meigs Edges Clarendon In 17 Innings
Camp Meigs defeated Clarendon A C in a seventeen inning game at Camp Meigs field, 3 to 2. Golding and Von Herbilus pitched the distance for Meigs and Clarendon respectively. Golding allowed ten hits with fifteen strikeouts. Von Herbilus eight hits and six strikeouts. Meigs scored twice in the fifth. Clarendon tied in the seventh on a single and Stewart’s home run. Stewart starred at second for Clarendon. File made a sensational catch for Meigs. Large crowd witnessed the contest.
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iSTARS Week Meeting At Spa Promises Racing Week
Saratoga notes iStars meet at the Spa with major events planned this week. Seneca Selling for yearlings opens tomorrow with notable entrants Polygon Uncle's Lassie Fannie Meehan Aunt Dinah Bon Jour Pigeon Wing Wilfreda. The Sanford Memorial for 2-year-olds at 6 furlongs highlighted by Col Livingston Dunboyne Terentia Uncle White Lady Rosebud Over the Top War Pennant Elfin Queen Billy Kelly High Time My Friend Blue Laddie. Travers 3-year-olds with $10,000 added tops weekend slate. Spinaway for 2-year-olds at 7 furlongs and other feature races also listed.
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Twenty seventh Engineers defeat Fort Myers nine 7 to 5
The Twenty seventh regiment of mining engineers at Camp Leach defeated the Fort Myers quartermaster team 7 to 5 on their grounds yesterday. Joe Liptak pitched for the engineers while Wittle starred in fielding and batting. About 204 rooters and the engineers band witnessed the game.
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Noted French golfer Arnaud Massy wounded in army service
Massy, a French professional about 49 years old, has been in the army for months and was severely wounded making golf impossible for some time. He won the British Open in 1907 and the French titles in 1906 and 1907, with additional Belgian success in 1910. Commentary by Charles Evans highlights the importance of the short game and the need for precise contact, control, and strong mental approach on greens.
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Kentucky racing starts September 14 in fall meeting
Lexington announces the fall racing schedule with events at Church Downs and Douglas Park. Dates listed include September 14 and October 4, with racing in September and October across multiple locations. The notice names Kentucky racing authorities and venues for the autumn season.
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With the Racketers Championship Tennis Match Preview
WW Howius reports on an afternoon start for the Racketers title match at Forest Tide in Columbia County courts. A National Women's Relief fund event funds matches hosted by the Women’s Tennis League of the District at Reservoir court in Georgetown. Notable players include Miss Bynistedtn and Norwegian challenger, with tours and September schedules noted.
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Willard accepts short four round bout with Verapres
Chicago August 1 Jess Willard announced willingness to meet Jack Verapres the conqueror of Fred Fulton in a four round bout with big gloves. Receipts to go to a war charity.
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