Itacy Cobb Ba ds Incident Poised to Boost Philly Attendance
Sporting commentary discusses Itacy Cobb and Ban Johnson amid calls to bench Cobb in Philadelphia next month. The piece analyzes Cobb’s aggressive baserunning and spikes, Crawford and Cantillon controversies, and the Detroit and Pittsburgh teams' prospects, noting expectations for a high attendance impact and potential fixes by managers.
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J. ED Grillo
Itacy Cobb-Frank
Baker
Cobb
Aldo
Baseball Commission Reform Weighs Membership Voices
Washington Post reports President Murphy of Turse Cuts endorses expanded National Baseball Commission. He argues major and minor leagues should have representation and that all members must be able to participate or be represented. The proposal aims to allow grievances to be heard before the commission.
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Washington Post
Ign Aus
Murphy
Turse
Minnor Leagues
Stthermore
Tigers Win Again Over New York In Detroit Victory
Detroit mixed six hits with two errors and a pass in the first two innings and rode Manning after a slow start. New York could not solve Donovan until the ninth as two walks and three doubles after two out produced runs. Cobb and Crawford starred for Detroit with Engle shining in the field. Manning held on for the win as Detroit defeated New York.
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New York
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Crawford
Cobb
Engle
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Aeiaalne
Ny Donovan
Musning
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Browns Lose To Athletics In Tight St. Louis Clash
Philadelphia defeats St. Louis 5 to 3 as Connie Mack’s pennant hopefuls drive Rube Waddell from the box. The game details list three-base hits by Cellins and Piing, with Waddell taking the loss after eight and two thirds innings. A brisk late rally by Philadelphia seals the win in a tense, late summer matchup.
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Rube Waddell
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White Sox Win Series in Pitchers Battle
Walsh of the White Sox shut down Washington to two hits in a tight game in Chicago. Johnson started for the Senators and was pulled after four innings as Walsh dominated, with Lelivelt and Schaefer contributing key hits. Slattery’s pinch hit and Smith’s late relief preserved the 1-0 win, tying Chicago with Cleveland for fourth in the division.
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Johnson
Smith
Slattery
Washington
Chicago
White Sox
Stoo
Eda Walsh
Walter Johnson
Sox
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Iay
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Isbell
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Welch Clears Kinks as pennant chances vanish
In the American League report, Welch trims errors and steadies the pitching after Walsh benefits from a slim late Arstive innings reboot. Fifteen men are saved, sealing the setback for the pennant chase.
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Welch
Walsh
Settlement Near in Section B Championship Race
The fight for the Section B amateur postseason title appears nearly settled as Parkview Suburban League leads, helped by Manager O Connor and standout Kelliher. Brentwood, Agriculture, Bethany, and Pension Bureau vie for remaining roles with Parkview favored to face Section A winner. local crowd hopes rise for strong finish and fair eligibility rulings.
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Commission
New President Wanted for American Association
Toledo dispatch reports the American Association brass eyes possible leaders as Aug. 22 balancer debates begin. Barnard, a former Columbus writer and Cleveland club financial officer, is unlikely to take the post due to stability concerns. Chivington seeks O'Brien’s job but past ties with George TebeaU may hurt him. O'Brien appears likely to stay, as owners remain divided on a successor.
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Barnard
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A. A. Baseball
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Minor League Results From Various Leagues
Baseball scores from several minor leagues with mixed results. In the Astern League at Montecel Montreal Baltimore won 5 to 4. In the Pennsylvania West Virginia League at Fairmont Uniontown lost 3 to 2. Southern League at New Orleans saw a 4 to 0 score with Batteries-Viebnabn and Genbaugh pitching, plus Pulge and Sehtivor. Memphis exhibition reports include Hatterler-Asitos and McMucay with Kerber and Orkeary. New York State League games feature Albany Vist beating Athens 6 to 2 and Scranton down Atley 3 to 0. Ayracusa split with Wilkes Barre, and an Ayracusa 4 Wilkes Barre 4 ninth inning called due to darkness. Exhibition game Ha tycona Ken Ha long Batteries-Cacticl Coleman Sha and Wilson.
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Newmen for New York Clubs Highlanders Buy Eighteen Minor Leaguers
A Washington Post report from New York dated August 29 notes the Highlanders acquired eighteen players and the Giants ten from minor league teams. Names include Russell Ford, Gary Gardner, Blair, McConnell, Mitchell, and others from Newark, Rochester, Altoona, and Toronto among the purchases. The deal may force the New York Americans to bid for catcher Mitchell of Toronto.
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Local Church Games Attract Strong Washington Clubs
First Presbyterian church meet at Union League Park on Saturday September 19 draws entries from Washington Grove Athletic Club with stars like Smithson Hildebrand Lepper King and Money. Washington Playgrounds Association secretary West notes many youngsters to enter and medals shown by Spalding Pros. Eight lines cover strong athletes, medals, and relay team arrangements.
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Fourteenth Street
End of Sale for Tech Oxfords at $3.45 This Week
This week marks the final clearance of our famous Tech Oxfords at 3.45 dollars. The broken lot sale is nearly complete and shoppers will not see similar shoe values for at least six months.
Pimlico Opens Thursday Historic Fall Meeting
Pimlico opens Thursday for a four day Maryland United Hunts fall meeting. The track and surroundings are reported in prime condition after remodels to the steeplechase course. Trainers praised the course as open for schooling days, with many horses already on site and shipments from Saratoga and Howling Brook expected.
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Maryland United Hunts
Jtn
Sunt
John Brennan
Brink
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C. H. Touglas
Eric Savage
Foud
Saratoga
Bob Walden
Howling Brook
H. Craven
H.W. Little
J. Fahey
Tom Harding
J. Mullgan
Washington
H. Rozier Dulaney
Virginia
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Ohio
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W. P. Tigges
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Wiliam Assheton
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Gotham Athletes Shine In Gaelic Meet Display
Chicago hosts the Gaelic Athletic Association meet with participants Martin Sheridan of the Irish American Athletic Club New York and Math McGrath of New York Athletic Club shining. Sheridan won multiple events, McGrath took hammer and 56-pound weight, crowd over 13000. Amour of First Regiment won the 12 mile marathon. Exhibition game in Jersey City saw Jersey City beat Pittsburgh 6 0 with Bitton holding old mates to three hits.
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Til
Martin Sheridan
Irish-American Athletic Club
New York
Math McGrath
New York Athletic
Gaelic Athletic Association
Sheridan
McGrath
T. Amour
First Regiment Athletic Association
Pirates
Jersey City
Pitterburg Nationals
Toway
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Pittsburg
Barry Sith
Howton Wationals
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Moore
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MgDonough
Keene Entry Favored in 18th Race at Sheepshead
Topnotch two year olds including American Tart are set to contest the richest purse of the year at Sheepshead this afternoon. Keene’s entry is favored in the 18th race. weather conditions are uncertain and entries are few.
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Probable Starters in the Rich Futurity at Sheepshead Bay
The Rich Futurity for 2 year olds at Sheepshead Bay opens the fall racing season. Ten starters possible including Keene colors Grasmere and Sweep and contenders Candleberry Barley Thorpe and Rocky O'Brien. Weather favorable and track fast as the field pursues a purse near 25000.
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Candleberry
Barley Thorpe
Pit
Rocky O Brien
Baltimore to Stage Fourth Annual National Bowling Meet
Baltimore Bowling Tournament Company plans the National Bowling Association event from April 9 to 30 at the Garage building. All events to be rolled in one day to minimize attendance days, boosting entries in oneman two man and individual contests. Officials anticipate strong Southern entry and higher prize incentives if records fall, with board approval pending.
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Board of Governors
Nations Bowling Association
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Gus Brown
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Racing Entries at Sheepshead Explain Long Card
The listing details multiple races with entries and weights for Sheepshead turf runs. Fourteen horses and riders are named across seven events, including Tim Pippin and King James, with numerous prices and mile and furlong distances noted for each race. The card shows a busy program bundled with handicap and maiden races and specifies contenders for the day’s meetings.
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Dolly
Jprizea Gal
Cif Edge
Footpe
Molzberg
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Chanlda
Killieerankls
Mata Coures
King James
Deland
King Cobal
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Rum Well Today in Sheepshead Bay Names
From the New York Statesman a jumble of names and phrases appears as a local item with odd spellings and garbled text. A stray remark about a girl next door practicing a Delsarte lesson is noted, with a crude quip about a bug.
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