Griffs Beat Tribe in Second Place Drive
Harry Harper shut out the Indians 4 to 0 as the Griffs beat Cleveland and Washington won, leaving Cleveland four games behind Boston with a week to play. Enzmann allowed few runs but costly Cleveland errors helped forge the setback. Lavan stole bases and timely hits powered the Griff men while the Tribe’s miscues and fielding errors doomed their pennant chances.
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Police and Defense Nines Set for Charity Baseball Game
The Felice and Home Defense nines meet at American League Park to raise funds for the Metropolitan Police Relief Association for widows and orphans. Last year Felice won 8 3 and this year Home Defense, led by veteran manager Jack Ryan, seeks revenge and the trophy.
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Griffs Miss Indians in Twin Bill Bid
Griffs aim to close Cleveland’s lead as they host a doubleheader with the Indians. Harper struck out Bescher and Chapman early, Foster singled in his 12th straight game, and Shanks and Wood stood out in defense. Piecing together mishaps and timely hits, the Griffs surged in several innings and will try to gain ground in today’s twin bill.
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Foster
Onellla
Shanks
Red Sox widen flag lead after rugged win in St Loews
Boston defeats St Loews 6 to 4 to take the series three of four. Leifield pitched six innings with four hits and two runs allowed while Gedeon misplayed a ball that cleared the bases in the second, sparking Boston’s three-run inning. The game featured key hits by several Boston players and a late rally to clinch the win as St Louis struggled on offense.
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Tilden Wins Easy Victory in Meadow Club Tennis
Tilden, 24, of Philadelphia, captured the singles and trophy at Meadow Club on turf courts defeating T R Past New York in straight sets 6-4 6-2. Richards and Vincent won the doubles title in a five set match 6-4 6-3 7-5 against Hayes and Burdick. Western champions Burdick and Richards displayed steadiness as they outlasted opponents.
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Baseball commission plans charity driven series with wage rule
The national baseball commission proposes an extended season to allow player participation while enforcing a key occupation requirement by September 15. Projections show $30,000 to $40,000 for two charities, with 10 percent of series revenue donated. Admission prices drop to boost public support, and officials from both leagues will contribute equal shares. George Hildebrandt, Clarence Owen as American League umpires. Hank O Day and Willam Kiem chosen for National League duties.
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National Baseball Commission
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George Hildebrandt
Clarence Owen
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Selecred
National League
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Willam Kiem
American League Standings and Recent Results
League records show Chicago at 87 66 and Washington at 65 48. Tuesday results include Washington 4 Cleveland 0 and Philadelphia 4 4. Today's schedules feature Chicago at Washington and New York at St Louis.
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Do Soldiers Favor Sports Read This
Atlanta August 24 reports Camp Sack gon at Columbia led LMCA Southeast department in July compiling statistics. Fort Oglethorpe Camp Gordon Atlanta named. 589 soldiers watched 625-245 fellow athletes in 68142 events. baseball first, boxing, track and field following. Several players and game notes listed. Yankees gain Quinn to New York.
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Sack Gon
Columbia
Southeastern Department
LMCA
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Camp Gordon
Euclid Advances At Expense Of Holmead In Tennis Standings
Euclid moved to second in the Suburban Tennis League by sweeping Holmead while Holmead won five of seven matches against Arsene. The Racquet Club rested, Princeton played Dumbarton, and results from Rome Club versus Arquie show several decisive sets including 6-1 6-0 and 6-4 6-3.
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Dumbarton Rome
Arquie
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Ko Allen
Gable
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McCulloch
Stevens
Sipnett
Wella
Dumbarton Nets District Title With 7 1 Victory
Dumbarton easily captured the District annim title by beating Princeton 7 to 1. Thad Benton led Dumbarton with strong net play and passing along the sidelines. Princeton’s lone win came from Lowary in a straight-sets victory against Junior Champion, while Sweetser and others battled in a tough day of matches.
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Sweep On Victory in Grand Union Hotel Stakes
Sweep On, W R Cos's son of Sweep and Yodeler, won the Grand Union Hotel stakes at Baratoge Springs NY in the last 56 yards after wearing down the leaders in the Anal sixteenth. The finish featured horses not eligible for the Futurity, unlike usual.
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Sweep On
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Early Morn Dominates Marlboro Track Meet
A three day Southern Maryland Agricultural Fair meeting at Marlboro concludes with Early Morn top jockey Jimmy Butwell rides several winners. Anaceiation riders McIntire Ryan and Dominick share riding honors as longshot winners pay big prices. Details cover race order, payouts, and scratched entries across seven races with notable performances and odds.
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Beach opens with district swimming carnival headlines
The tidal basin beach opened with a water carnival directed by the office of public buildings and grounds and the War Camp Community Service. Men and women contested diving and canoeing while fancy diving impressed amid weathered racing and a rich program of events and results.
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Heaton Wins Reeves Cup After Extra Holes Play
Mrs A B Heaton captured the Reeves Cup at the Columbia Country Club, overcoming Mrs Connie Branda 21 holes in the final, with Mrs Roc Mortonell beating Joe McLaughlin 22 before losing to Heaton in the consolation. Heaton becomes the fifth holder of the cup in a field of top players.
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Cobb Expects to Be in France by October End
Ty Cobb urged purchase of war savings stamps amid a wartime address in New York. He said he plans to go overseas for service in the American army's gas and chemical corps and believed U S forces would be in France by the end of October.
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