McGraw Predicts Cubs to Beat Athletics in World Series
John J McGraw argues the Cubs must be better than ever to win the National League title and outpace Pittsburg after last season. He predicts the Cubs will defeat Mack's Athletics in a fall World Series, citing pitching by Bender and Coombs and noting weaknesses in Mack's lineup.
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Plans for tour by star teams in national and American leagues
Cincinnati August 26 report on E V Wilbern and Jeff Livingstone promoting a twelve game all star tour featuring National and American League teams. Frank Bancroft to run the venture with $100000 invested. Lineups list stars Bresnahan Magee Leach Speaker Cobb and others with Evans and Emalie as umpires. McGraw to manage NL and Jennings to manage AL.
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William Evans
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New York Nationals
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Detroits
Gordon to Defend Title at Potomac Cub Tourney
In Cumberland on August 25, the Potomac Cub tournament crowns Alleghany champion contenders. S Jarvis Adams of Pittsburg faces H J Rendall of Philadelphia in the final for the right to meet Spencer Gordon of Washington, current holder, in the title match. Adams beat A Hunterford 6-2 6-2, Rendall beat M A Colton 7-5 6-0. Mixed doubles went to Turle and Cochrane 6-1 6-1. Men’s doubles saw McLain and Grean defeat Drennen and Watson 3-6 6-3 7-5.
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Nationals at Detroit Exhibit Troubles and Taunting Fans
Detroit hosts the Nationals with Walker or Reisling for the Nationals and Stroud or Pernell for the Tigers. Jennings wore his uniform, Bush hampered by foot trouble, and Moriarty, Crawford, and Jones featured in late innings. Ainsmith threw out four would be basestealers, while Milan and Cobb powered the scoring in a game full of mishaps and near-misses.
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Cobb's Home Run Drives OT Victory Over Nationals
In an extra innings duel Cobb homered to seal a 3-3 tie turning into a Detroit win over Washington. The Tigers matched by fielding well and capitalizing late while the Nationals squandered chances as Detroit’s offense surged in a tense game tied 2-0 from the seventh.
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Washington Routs Detroit in Extra Inning Setback
Washington and Detroit collide in a tense game with early runs off errors, Milan and Schaefer contributing for Washington while Cobb and Jones pace Detroit. In extra innings Cobb delivers a decisive hit as Washington seizes the lead and cruises to victory with Glen Works and Tom Jones both contributing key plays.
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Rickard Under Ban: Commission Blocks Baseball Tour Plan
Cincinnati August 2 The national commission will not permit Tex Rickard to organize a country wide exhibition tour by baseball players under its control Chairman Herrmann declares prize fighting promoters should not intrude in baseball He will ask promoter D A Fletcher to reveal backers names or contracts will be canceled Readers learn Rickard expected to lead athletes but faces imposed bans and opposition from the commission.
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National Commission
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Tailenders Triumph as Murphy Stars in Browns Win
Philadelphia game features Connie Mack using four pitchers to slow the onslaught but the Browns fall 9 to 6. Murphy belt a homer, triple, double and two singles to pace a seven run rally by St Louis. Stone Newnam and Collins contribute timely hits as Philadelphia slips.
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Aquatic Sports At Spa Creek Features Novel Canoe Tilting
An Annapolis program of aquatic events including shell and canoe races and a canoe tilting contest amused spectators. Severn Boat Club hosted the afternoon in Spa Creek with crews from Severn, Spa, Severna, and others scoring in junior and senior four oared shells and mixed tilting matches.
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Pirates Pull Off Twelfth Inning Stunner At Brooklyn
In a tense 12 inning game in Pittsburgh, Byrne's base running sparked a win as he turned a single into a double and then stole home. Wheat led the outfield for Brooklyn with ten putouts while Pittsburgh’s Clarke and others contributed. Final score details and line scores accompany the dramatic finish.
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Phillies Rout Reds In Slugfest On Offense
Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 6-2 5-7 6-8 6-1 in a nine inning quick win as Moren struggled after the third. Suggs took the mound for Philadelphia with Benton's relief to seal the win 5-0. Key hits came from Paskert Magee and Branstfeld with Moren and Suggs handling pitching duties.
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Yankees Beat White Sox for Third Straight Win
The New York Americans defeated Chicago 8 to 4 in a duty-free game. Pitcher Hughes held the White Sox to one safe hit until the ninth, when five Chicago hits produced four runs. Zeider Meloan Dougherty Chase Laporte Roach among New York players featured. Chicago errors and timely hits keyed the rally.
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Red Sox Rally To Beat Naps 7 To 4 In Lively Tilt
Boston overcome deficit as Mitchell leaves after eighth, six runs cross to turn 4-1 outlook into 7-4 Boston victory over Cleveland. Hooper Lajoie Stahl Wagner Speaker lead barrage with timely hits. Hall and Harkness record shaky appearances.
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Snyder Heads to New Haven as Navy Yard Slayer Turns Pro
Ewald Snyder from the Navy Yard team in the Capital City League sails to New Haven Conn to play for the New Haven squad in the Connecticut State League. A prominent amateur hitter since 1907 he has drawn pro offers, led the Marquette League, and posted strong batting in Capital City and Sunday School circuits.
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Larned Wins Fourth U S Singles Title at Newport
William A Larned of Summit New Jersey defeats Thomas C Bundy of Los Angeles California in five sets at the Casino courts to win the United States singles championship for the sixth time. Larned 6-2 5-? 6-7 6-3 6-1 with Bundy showing strong play early before tiring.
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Doves Bat They Timely In Boston Victory
Boston defeated St Louis with timely hitting led by Sweeney Kanetchy and Miller. Mattern lasted into the seventh but was touched for triples late as Willis tied or escaped danger. Final line shows Boston 4 St Louis 3 with key hits by Bresnahan Evans and Collins supporting the comeback effort.
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Giants Fall to Cubs in Chicago Defeat
Chicago defeats New York 6 to 1 as Hofman adds a homer and Zimmerman and Tinker hit triples. Doyle’s third inning triple saves the Giants from a shutout, while two Chicago doubles and a late run stretch the lead.
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Crusade at Albany Promotes Sunday Baseball Exhibition
Special to The Washington Poet Albany N Y Aug. S favor Sunday baseball button sold by the Lotus club cents each grants admission to Chadwick park for Sunday exhibition game between Albany and Binghamton State League clubs. No professional Sunday ball since Gov Hughes revenue crusade.
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Jockey Coburn Arrested for Forgery and Burglary
Chicago date Aug. Coburn once a famed jockey, now penniless, and Charles Babcock, 24, were charged with forgery and burglary for entering John J. Brittain’s office and stealing admission tickets worth 1509 plus a blank checkbook Coburn once earned about 15000 to 20000 yearly but says he is presently without work.
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New World’s Pacing Mare Sets Fast Two Minute Mark
Galesburg August 25. Minor Heir wins a two minute pacing race on the Great Western circuit harness meet. Hedgewood Bay challenges as weather, with a 29 second third quarter, slows the track. Driver M J Hersey says today’s drive was the greatest he ever made despite wind and cold.
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