Misidentification sparks police scrutiny over boxing bout
New York July 17 Acting Mayor Mitchel denied being present at the Lang Kaufman fight at the Fairmont club. A citizen, A Luescher, was mistaken for Mitchel and claims he hired a room to observe the proceedings. Mitchel says he instructed police to stop the bout but was not at the scene.
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Rule-Driven Fate of a Full Nine Inning Baseball Fight
A Detroit Boston clash tested a rule requiring complete games when travel is possible. The 13 inning marathon ended with Detroit forced to midnight travel and Washington siding with a longer contest, while Cobb Lajoie Snodgrass and others faced season pressures and standings shifts.
Nationals Visit by Cleveland Sparks Three-Game Set
Nationals face Cleveland with four games against Detroit next week. Rain halted the opener after four innings as Gray outpitched Summers and chased runs in a tense affair. Delahanty doubled early. McIntyre and Cobb starred in stellar defensive plays as Washington battled weather and field conditions.
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Moriarty
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Tigers Win In Thirteenth Inning Rally Over Washington
Detroit triumphs 2 to 0 in the thirteenth inning as Cobb and Moriarty spark late scoring and Gray falters. Washington fights through nine innings but is shut out in extras after key defensive plays by Cobb and Bush. Elberfeld injures ankle while blocking Cobb, forcing Washington to reshuffle, while McBride’s ninth inning stop preserves Detroit’s chance leading to the decisive thirteenth.
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Naps Take Final Game of Series With A’s 5 to 2 Win
Cleveland fans saw the Naps edge the Athletics 5 to 2 behind strong fielding and timely hitting. Harkness relieved Mitchell with bases loaded and no outs, then Oldring’s drive sparked a decisive double play. Two-bag hits by Lajoie and Birmingham highlighted the offense as Cleveland led 3 0.
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Pittsburg Defeats Giants 2 to 1 in Tight Tilt
Pittsburg beat New York 2 to 1 at the opening two innings, with three Giants runners cut at the plate and Wagner Flynn and Wilson driving in the runs for New York. The game stayed scoreless after the second inning as Pittsburg outplayed the Giants in hits and defense.
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Beaton Beats St Louis In Close Four to Three Finish
Doves win on three hits as Beaton closes home series with a 4 3 victory over St Louis. Seven players contributed with two St Louis errors and Corridon wildness aiding the win. Home run by Mowrey highlights a low hit game and late power caps the score.
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Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, Philadelphia Games Today
Detroit faces Boston and Detroit at Boston while Cleveland plays Washington and Chicago meets Philadelphia. Standings show Boston atop the list with New York and St. Louis also present, along with Cincinnati and Brooklyn in the mix.
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Chicago
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St. Louie
New York
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Minor League Games Reported in Tristate League
Tristate League results list York Johns town York 3 to 1 Reading Reading 1 Williamsport 1 Lancaster Altoona 2 Lancaster 0 Trenton Harrleburg 1.
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Brooklyn Beats Chicago in First Game of Double Bill
Brooklyn defeats Chicago 7 to 5 in the opener as Melintyre struggles in relief. In the second game Cole nearly no-hit Chicago until a misplay by Tinker on Rucker’s fly in short left inning. Chicago tallies limited as Brooklyn edges ahead with late innings. multiple errors and fielding miscues noted.
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Wagers at Rockport Amid Gambling Crackdown
At Rockport on August 17 spectators saw quiet wagering on the Lake Erie circuit as Sheriff Hirstlus enforced Gov Harmon orders against gambling. No pari mutuel sales occurred though Forest City Live Stock and Farm Co once claimed arrests wouldn’t halt auctions. Only two races ran with other events canceled. results include Patchen winning a 2:22 trot and German Boy taking the pacing event.
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Phillies Win Two Games to Move Up
Philadelphia defeats Cincinnati in a doubleheader by scores of 7 to 3 and 4 to 3 to climb to fourth place. Beebe and Benton pitched for Cincinnati and Philadelphia benefited from errors and timely hits in both games. Magee, Doolan, and Luderus starred for Philadelphia with key runs and RBIs.
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Kaufman Lang Bout Slated for Labor Day in Philadelphia
Philadelphia telegram from promoter Harry J Edwards states Al Kaufman will fight Bill Lang in six rounds at the Philadelphia National League basketball grounds on Labor Day September 6. An earlier planned ten round New York bout was barred by police. Cleveland notes: Cleveland club buys pitcher Krapp and shortstop Olson from Portland and outfielder Rothen from Wheeling.
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New York
al Kaufman
Bill Lang
Kaufman
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Oficiala
Trotting Races Postponed by Rain in Pearls IL
Great Western circuit races were postponed due to rain in Pearls Illinois. The event, slated for today, faced delays as officials scrambled to assess track conditions and reschedule.
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