Break National League Start Baseball War Rumors 1919
A Washington Post special reports dire talks of a winter plan to break up the National League led by Andrew Freedman, John Brush, and Garry Herrmann with James A. Hart poised as president. Plans include creating a third league, freezing Cubs and Pirates, and raiding star players amid a looming baseball war.
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Poiliam
Brush
Freedman
Hetrman
Washington Post
New York
Evening Mail
America
Harry Puiliam
National League
Phys
Andrew Freedman
John. Z. Brush
Garry Hertman
Joby
Vreedman
Ideed
Pulliam
New York Giants
James A. Hart
Chicago
Pullam
Charler Burphy
Chicago Cubs
Barney Dreyfuss
Pittsboro Pirates
Giants
Cincinnati
James 4. Hart
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Boston
Pittsburg
Chinnati
St. Louis
Phere
Andy Freedman
Gans Agrees to Weigh In Light Gear for Fight
Special to The Washington Post reports Jon Gans and Billy Nolan faced a tense Goldfield Athletic Club meeting. Gans consented to weigh in wearing light trunks and shoes, after Nolan demanded combat apparel. Tex Rickards praised Gans for handling the affair, while remarks from Nolan remained unreported.
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Washington Post
Goldfield
Jon Gans
Billy Nolan
Goldfield Athletic Club
Juz Gans
Nolan
Tex Rickards
Gans
Tex
Gans Favorite in Nelson Bout, Boxing Fans Say
Gans is favored to beat Nelson with power and clever defense, many fans and sports figures predicting a decisive victory. Promoters, managers, and writers assess weight, form, and strategy as the fight nears, while some back Nelson and others back Gans to win by knockout or decision.
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Nelson
Leshot
Goldfield
Patrle
Sinan
Ayen
Pinton
Gans
West
Brit
Eddie
Canole
Moustard
Kid Sullivan
Baltimore
New York
Nolan
Fperhans Nolan
Cook
Twin Sullivan
Nelsa
Dave Hollly
Willie Lew
Lewis
Maddigan
Nelson Inn
Huthus
Gawd
Sik O'Loughiin
Battter
Nelsan
Gykes O'Brian
Nelsoi
George Mullin
Charles Hickman
Ike Nelson
L. Sullivan
Jobe Considine
George Considine
Bat Masterson
Sam Bernard
Mogeenheimer
Pete Dalley
Iiddin
Joe Reagan
Tom O'Rourke
Dim Corbett
John Kelly
Dick Bernard
Bne Gens
Rosenbaun
Pat Barty
Walter Telly
Oscar Hammerstein
Victoria
Pierce
Will
Netean
Frank Dunmen
Tim
Rain Delays Paddle of Tigers Nationals Doubleheader in Mud
Heavy rain forces a two game postponement as Washington and Detroit struggle on a sodden field. Stahl’s Nationals head to New York for a four game set with the Highlanders before a Labor Day doubleheader in Boston and a trio with Philadelphia afterward. Heydon and Schlafly miss action as injuries and treacherous ground threaten a rainy week ahead.
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Vankees
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Heydon
Schlafly
Tigers
Pivvius
O'Loughlin
Sik
Armour
Detroit
Washington
Jake
New York
Highlanders
Nationals
Florida Avenue
Philadelphia
Eddie Heydon
St. Louis
J. Garland
Hardy
Natives
Mullin
Smith
Hickman
Lindsay
Altizer
O'heary
SoX Lost Tough Game In Five Inning Victory Woes
Philadelphia defeated Chicago in a five inning game on August 29. Chicago scored two in the sixth but rain ended the contest. Scoring details show Chicago’s Hahn Jones Jebel and Sullivan among the lineup while Philadelphia’s players Dygert Walsh Waddell and Knight contributed. Pitched by Walsh for Philadelphia and Dygert for Chicago, with rain halting play after 1 hour 25 minutes.
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Philadelphia
Chicago iJfly
Iad
Rdin
FR Hahn
Jones
Jebel
Davin
O Donohue
Buugherty
Itd
Dygert
Waddell
Walah
Balle
Walsh
Pansen
Sat- Hean
Mogers
Hyans
Baseball scores and standings across leagues
Rain affects games in American and Virginia leagues with several key matchups listed. Philadelphia beats Detroit 4 Chicago 3 Boston 6 Cleveland 2 New York 4 St Louis 0 Chicago 3 Brooklyn 4 Boston 3 Virginia League shows Lynchburg Norfolk Portsmouth Danville results. American Association reports postponed games in Indianapolis Toledo and more.
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Nation de
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Nationale
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Ood
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Cincinnati
Virginia League
Chicago Cubs Dominate Reds In Strong Win
National League recap shows Chicago Cubs outplaying Cincinnati Reds with solid pitching by Reulbach and strong defense. Key hits spark early run, and Chicago seals victory 4 to 0 as Keulbach assists with gapless fielding.
Boston Beats Cleveland 6 to 2 in Final Game
Boston had no trouble defeating Cleveland 6 to 2. Cleveland did not reach first base until the eighth inning when Phci hit a scratch single, as Young weakened late. Hayden drove in a run for Boston while Hess held Cleveland to two runs through the early innings.
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Young
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O'Lajole
Puck
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Barbeau
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Buelow
Townsend
Boston Cesiecreeneees
Uiree
Hayden
Tite
Hess
Ture
Sacriace blis—Hoey
Hille
O Hess
Yanks Win on Ninth Defeat Browns in Final Turn
The New York Americans beat St. Louis 8 2 in the ninth inning on Delehanty s infield hit Moriarty s sacrifice Wallace s error and Yeager s fly. The game lasted 1 hour 60 minutes. Umpire Mr Sheridan. Special to The Washington Post from Winchester Va reports another win by Winchester over Poolesville 8 to 2 at Reservoir Park with Shiner Foard and Dunn wires.
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Wire
Clothier Wans Tyle Of Tennis Champion
William J Clothier of Philadelphia defeated Beals C Wright of Boston in straight sets to win the national lawn tennis championship on the Casino courts in Newport R I. Wright showed reduced form from last year while Clothier played a controlled game and with a stone wall defense prevented Wright from mounting a comeback.
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Collins Suspension Sparks Baseball Clubrow
Boston Aug 29 Collins suspension described as a practical dismissal amid erratic conduct this season. Ban Johnson calls action regrettable but necessary, noting Collins betrayed confidence and hurt team results. Cumberland Md Aug 29 Steubenville beaten in batting duel. Hagerstown loss to Berkeley Springs 3 to 2 in hotly contested game. Baltimore West Branch A C A seeks open dates for basketball schedules. Manning Williams signs to play with Connie Mack next year amid rain delays in Nationals league.
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Saratoga Racing Card Phrases Read Like Jumbled Names
A fragmentary betting card or program list appears with a string of horse names and terms. The readable items include Saratoga and assorted proper nouns that resemble horse named entries or related track jargon, but the text is highly garbled.
Readville Race Day Delivers Tight 2:09 Features and Upsets
Readville Mass Aug weather favors fast track as the Charter Oak $10,000 stake draw brings Mainsheet Nut Boy and Lady Gail Hamilton into a tight 2:09 pace and trot program. Vesta B leads pace heats while Mendotite and Ovidgse run in the 2:09 tilt with several entries noted including Geonardo and Red Jacket in a busy betting card.
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Mass
Tod
Vesta
Ménablite
Veta Ay
Gail Hamilton
Nut Boy
Charter Oak
Pee En
Benyony
eGranet
Jb. G
Dente
Eldredge
Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga Won by Salvidere in Close Finish
Salvidere, carrying 128 pounds, won the Adirondack Stakes at Saratoga in six furlongs with a time around 1:14 4-5. Balvide placed second, Ale thea third, while Simple Honour led early but faded. two favorites won the two-mile handicap card with two favorites taking wins.
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Samviders
R Eadily
Saratoga
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Aliay
Balvidete
Aletheno
Don Bnrlaue
Aletheuo
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Tal
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Leary
Staic
Lo Smith
Saylor
Bewell
Holeher
Lightac
Tohnatowat
Dewn
Fatiniti
Bluette
Cearleds
Blue Mint Wins Latonia Chase Beater Dunning Favorite
Blue Mint won the steeplechase feature at Latonia today, a drive from Dunning the favorite. Profitable finished third. Other races saw Sailie B win a one mile race at 6 to 5 with Myrrh in second and a few favorites triumph across the card.
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Tute
Hara Drive
Cincinnati
Blue Mint
Raetticd
Sago
Alsoran
Boserman
Tancred
Bushthorpa
Pepe
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Hector
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Profitable
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Mayor Idhoson
Minnta John
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iQak Grove
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Lacéue
RAGE
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Rigple Mark
Flsaco
Alms Garcila
Bell Toon
Balle
English Grew's Poor Trial at Windsor
A busy Windsor card featured Solon Shingle winning the all aged handicap at one mile in 1 49.5 while racing conditions were favorable. Other notable results included Cesazen and Moonvine securing victories in additional races. An accident near Trolley Street injured Oscar Laud, with reports implying a defective motor caused the wreck.
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Iar
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Ra-Trostler
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la Lande
Bix Tirtonge
England
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Bridge
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Cambridge
Vstroke
Hayvara
Venth
Sersoah
Oscar Laud
Otel -Boyer
Saratoga Racing Entries Read Like a Tune Up Card
Entries list for today’s Saratoga program shows multiple races with odd spellings and numbers. Notable names appear as Arline Mina Stroma Glesbar Lucy Marle Puissant Elixir and Dandélion Gallavant Entree Graceful Fiat Paulant Yada.
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Arline
Sally M
Elmonte
Mina
Glesbar
Lucy Marle
C. B. Camptell
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Ligera
Tuttle
Stickawey
Just
Lord of the
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Midas
True Boy
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Jamea
Hiram
Ironton
Paumpunk
George B
Sir William Johnson
Joe Miler
Beldero
Plaustbie
Cotomon Sue
True Fine Hawk
Pack
Latonia
Rothgeb
Jisad Lass
Jobstown
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