Phillies and Naps Slump and Leaders Gain Ground
New York and Philadelphia face a shrinking chance of World Series contention as the season winds toward October. The Giants surge in the NL while the Athletics extend their lead despite injuries. the Naps slip nine games back as Cleveland falters and Washington pressures for second.
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Air Tight Pitching Secures Shutout for Naps
Cleveland defeats New York 4 to 0 as Falkenberg dominates. Ford lasts one inning, Schultz allows one run in seven. Jackson makes a leaping one hand grab preventing a key hit. Lajoie and Turner drive early offense, while Seibold and Chapman contribute in the outfield. Nine walks and several hits produce the runs in a low fluid contest.
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Sheridan
Johnson Drives Fourthteen-Game Win Before 28000 at Comiskey
Walter Johnson pitched the 14th win of the year as the Nationals defeated the White Sox 2 to 1 at Comiskey Park before a crowd of more than 28 000. Johnson allowed six hits and struck out Collins with the bases loaded in the ninth, while Jim Scott pitched well but was beat by Johnsons power and a crucial fifth inning rally. Bodie provided the Chicago miscue that opened the decisive inning, and Johnson doubled and tripled in a key sequence that produced the necessary runs.
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Ray
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Chappell
Teagan
Beott
Johnson Dominates as Nationals Star Pitcher in Chicago
Special to The Washington Post. Walter Johnson delivered one of his finest 1913 outings in Chicago scoring 6 hits off him, but mostly mastering distance with a sharp curve and blazing speed. The crowd roared as he struck out Lord Chase and Bodie, earning 28,000 fans’ ovations. Johnson’s only troubles came in the second and ninth innings, while the White Sox batters failed to crack him with force.
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Washington Cricket Club Triumphs Over Baltimore Rival
Washington Cricket Club defeated the Sons of St. George of Baltimore by 126 to 50 yesterday. Captain Jimmy Rose led a brisk chase ensuring the side reached the target before the hour deadline, with notable scores from Charlie King 29 and Lawrence Dronsfield 21. J. J. Morton, Duncan Morton, and De Motte starred in bowling and fielding as Washington outplayed their visitors in a brisk match.
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Guthrie and Sullivan
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J. J. Morton
B. Springham
Aw C. King
B. Guthrie
H. N. Branch
Ab. W. Warren
Morton
Norton
Reese
Cubs Defeat Rutland 3 To 0 In A Exhibition
Chicago Nationals beat Rutland Tristate club 6 to 0. Rutland refused to face Wickware. Also report: Oscar Egg sets new unpaced one hour bicycle record at Paris with 43 km 280 m.
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Paris
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Oscar Egg Han
W. W. Hamilton
Denver
Minor league scores and rain delay updates
International League Newark Montreal rain suspended a double header. Federal League Indianapolis 9 Chicago 3 Bt Louis 7 Kansas City 2. American Association Milwaukee 6 Bt Paul 0 Louisville 4 Toledo 2 (rat game) Louisville 1 Toledo (second game). American Association Indianapolis 6 Columbus % (first game) Indianapolis 4 Columbus 0 (second game). Kansas City : Minneapolis 7 (first game) Minneapolis 13 Kansas City 2 (second game). Southern League Memphis 4 Mobile 1 Nashville 3 Chattanooga 2 New Orleans 7 Montgomery 4.
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Montgomery
Washington and Chicago Open Day With No Games Scheduled
American League brief notes no games on the slate as Washington and Chicago teams entered the day without scheduled fixtures. No scores or standings updated.
Athletics Dominates Browns In Easy Victory
St Louis fans watched Connie Mack's Athletics defeat the Browns 6 to 1. Wellman started for St Louis and was pulled in the first inning after five runs scored. Bender remained solid for Philadelphia, while Stone allowed multiple hits after relief. Phillies 6, Browns 1.
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Boston Tops Detroit 3-0 Behind Mosely Three Hit Shutsout
Boston scores in the first on Speaker triple and Hooper single then adds two more on defensive mistakes as Detroit only four hits off Mosely. Davis started wild but settled, while Cobb Veach and Yerkes contribute offense in a low scoring early 20th century American League tilt in Detroit.
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McLoughlin Favored To Defend National Tennis Title
Newport R C Aug 24 The odds 3 to 1 favor Mau rice E McLoughlin of San Francisco to defend his national lawn tennis championship title against survivors Niles Williams and Johnson. Semifinals set Williams vs Niles and McLoughlin vs Johnson with finals likely Williams-McLoughlin. Strong field noted, with three Davis Cup players in the mix.
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Williams
Johnson
Navin releases Joe Lake to Minneapolis minor league
Detroit August 24 President Navin of the Detroit American League club announced pitcher Joe Lake has been released to Minneapolis. Catcher Rondeau will accompany him to the minor league assignment.
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Noteworthy Happenings in Baseball Yesterday
A long summary of yesterday's games notes Jack Barry returning to short for the Athletics after a two week absence, Walsh and Murphy each doubling up for three hits, and Eddie Collins scoring thrice. Cobb and Jackson shine for the Nap, while several pitchers and fielders across the American and National Leagues are highlighted for hits, averages, and defensive plays.
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Short
Athletics
Rube Oldring
Orr
Barry
Saratoga Racing Entries Show Full Day Card
Daily race card from Saratoga lists selling races for 3-year-olds and up across six furlongs, with entries including Bobby Borer Little Hugh Progressive Royal Message Toy Incision Moncrief Water Wells Mindinette Luria Celia H Magazine Discovery Via Octavia Flammarion Patroche Grenida Sir Denrah Nelle Second place maidens steeplechase about 1 1/4 miles and numerous 2 and 3-year-old sprints, plus mixed entries for 1 mile and 6 furlong races and notable names across eight races.
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