War and Baseball Roundup in Wartime Era
The article notes Se retires of War Baker lauding his World Series sanction and discusses wartime draft impacts on players, the Red Sox and Nationals chasing pennants, and the push to finalize a championship despite disruptions. It also covers Saratoga’s final week, Roamer’s mile record, and letters urging wagering on postponed baseball bets.
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Rail Lights Face White Sox and Reds in Toledo
In Toledo Ohio this week two semi pro teams will play the Rail Lights. The Cincinnati Reds are slated for Tuesday and the Chicago Americans on Thursday. The Rail Lights have allowed only two runs in their last five games and recently defeated the Camp Perry officers 21 runs.
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Ohio
Muoroleague
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Cincinnati Reds
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Camp Perry
Sox Won't Abide By Series Dates
Boston August 26 The Hed Sox refuse to follow the proposed World Series schedule. Frazee says opening games should be two in Boston and two in Chicago, opposing three Chicago games first. He waives the coin toss but Lam opposes three Chicago games before any remaining in Boston.
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Cubs Clinch Pennant by Beating Dodgers in Doubleheader
Chicago wins the NL pennant by splitting with Brooklyn as New York, the runner up, stays idle. Cubs hold an 11 1/2 game lead. first game 5-3 with Brooklyn errors, second 2-1 as Brooklyn bats in fourth inning.
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Nationals Take Two From White Sox in Doubleheader
The Nationals swept a doubleheader from the White Sox to move within a game of the Indians. Jim Shaw shut out Chicago 6 0 in game one as Walter Johnson won the nightcap 6 3. Red Russell had a rough start, while Johnny Evers and Jim Johnson contributed timely hits for Washington.
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Jim Shaw
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White Box
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Russell
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Week's Record in Majors Shanks Erased On Double Steal Try
Shanks extended a key scoreless stretch as Hank was erased attempting a double steal with Johnny Russell. Picinich greeted him with a double, advancing on Wilbur Wood's error. Several players, including Milan and Schulte, contributed as Chicago and Washington traded runs in a tight early game.
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Johnny Russel
Picinich
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Show Bhotton
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Griffins Open Season Slugging in Early Innings
The Sitionals launched a heavy assault on Russell in the opening game. Shotton sparked the offense with a single and stole third, Westers followed with a hit, and Shanks drove in Pas and Schulte. Murphy mishandled Seibold’s throw as Lavan and Milan produced further base hits.
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Shotton
Westers
Tudgewalker
Milan
Schulte
Soine Shanks
Pastet
Murphy
Seibolds
Lavan
Johnsons twenty second victory over White Sox seals win
Johnson gains his twenty second victory of the season by defeating the White Sox. Shaw struck out nine for the Sox as Milan made a spectacular one handed catch. Furtive hits by Foster and Kavan helped power the team across, while misplays and missed chances marked the night for Chicago as they head for rest before the Yankees series.
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Turfmen Honor Geers at Readville Opening Grand Circuit
Readville hosts the five day Grand Circuit meet with turfmen from across the country. The event opens tomorrow at Readville trotting park, honoring Edward F Geers with a special brass tribute. The week offers purses exceeding $410,000 across 20 races.
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Trom Pourhhiepsie
White Sox Take Early Lead In Nightcap
The White Sox jumped ahead in the nightcap with a triple by Collins that Milan could only turn into a two base hit and a misplayed throw from Lavans at the plate on Russell, giving Chicago an early edge.
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Reds and Braves Split in Tight Baseball Classic
The Boston and Cincinnati squads battled to a split as pitchers and batters delivered a tense, error-laden game. Key players included Magee, Roush, Groh, and Chadbourne, with notable contributions from Northrop and Ring. The article notes late-inning shifts, a ninth inning for Crandall, and standings implications for both teams.
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Teeston
Griffs Triumph After Turbulent League Pitching
Chicago loses to Washington in a tense game with multiple lead changes. Key moments include Milan reaching on error, Suhulte advancing, Schulte and Shanks making pivotal plays, and a dramatic mistimed throw by Johnson. Picinich doubles, Lavan scores, and late baserunning errors shape the outcome.
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Murphy
Suhulte
Colina Shanka
Schalklavan
Griffa
Aes
Collina
Shellenback
Schulte
Shanke
Luvan
Picinich
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Johnson
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Thid Foster
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Schulte Banifie
National League Standings and Day's Results
The standings show Chicago leading with 79 wins and 41 losses while Brooklyn trails at 54 and 85. Philadelphia sits at 50 and 65 with Pittsburgh 63 and 56 and Cincinnati 157 with St Louis 49 and 72. Remaining schedule lists New York at St Louis and Brooklyn at Chicago.
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Pay No Attention To Caddies Talk
Francis Ouimet argues golfers fear caddie remarks more than critics. He notes caddies are sharp observers of play and often caustic in private, yet not direct to players. A solution is to ignore caddie chatter and let the game be the focus as crowds watch an exhibition in Hartford.
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Anatmansi
Foil Rdicate Inc
Murray Favored To Win National Net Tourney Opener
The thirty seventh annual United States Lawn Tennis Association championship begins at Westside Club Forest Hills today. Murray, among eighty entrants, is the choice of many to win as top players and war service members compete. The field includes J Biddle, Vincent Richards, and other Eastern club stars with a double header scheduled for the final day.
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R Lindley Muray
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R J Norris Wiliams 2d
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Miss Rosenthal Aims to Regain Western Title in Chicago
In Chicago Aug 25 with 127 leading women golfers of the West entered the Western championship at Indian Wells Club nearly 150 players tee off in the qualifying round. Indian Hill titleholder Mrs F Letts cannot defend. Elaine Rosenthal of Ravnsdale, former champion and runner up in the national meet, seeks to regain the Western title.
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Indian Will Club
F . Letts
Indian Hill
Elaine Rosenthal
Ravnslee
Annual Saratoga Spa Getaway Week Features
The eleventh annual Saratoga Spa Getaway Week showcases elder cohort and exciting entries. Highlights include a two year old feature day, plus 3 year olds and sprint events. Notables include Teddy ump, Blissing and Tale of? with a full slate of races across multiple furlongs and age groups. The event concludes with a noted handicap and a strong turnout reported for the meeting week.
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Manuthen
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Purgoyne
Deasant Dream
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Moyer
Waaleas
Barry Shenton
Comeien Aline
Alwee
Washington players prep for national lawn tennis event
Reported action from Teresa Wills Long Island and Princeton Club courts as Washington hopefuls Doyle and Wadley seek to defend national titles. Notes prep for matches with Mur ras and others while local club adds six grass courts on Monument grounds awaiting practice venues.
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Don Daley Weil
Washington
Teresa Wills
Long Island
Dudley
Spotswood Mihite
Princeton
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Doyle
Hoare
Onlumbia Territry
Jack Wadley
Distriet
Robert Murras
Washington Tennis Sang
Conny Doyle
Tilder
Town Tennis Association of the Pastrict
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