Death Valley Jim Scott Seeks Army Commission
Chicago, July 5. Death Valley Jim Scott, pitcher for the Chicago Americans, applied for a place in the officers training camp at Leon Springs Texas. Endorsed by capt Franklin R Kenney and Chicago Americans officials the move signals an end to his major league days. Scott 31 in his ninth year with the club has posted five wins and four losses this season with 1.63 earned run average in fifteen appearances.
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Kentucky Commission Alots Fall Dates
The Kentucky racing commission at Latonia allotted fall racing dates across Kentucky and warned promoters of a new track at Rosedale that more racing plants would hurt the breeding industry and the sport. The schedule runs Lexington September 12–22 for ten days, Douglas Park September 26–October 3 for seven, Churchill Downs October 4–11 for seven, and Latonia October 13–November 14 for 25 days.
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Fulton Stops Flynn In Fourth Round Knockout
New York July 5 Fred Fulton the Minnesota Giant answered critics by stopping Porky Flynn of Boston in the fourth round. Fulton opened the frame with a sharp left to nearly close Flynn's eye then followed with a left to the jaw and a hard ear blow sending Flynn to the mat for the count.
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Fred Fulton
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Porky Flynn
Boston
Fulton
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Lowman named Wisconsin physical education director and coach
Bloomington Ind July telegraph confirms Guy Lowman of Indiana University accepts offer to be director of physical education and varsity basketball coach at Wisconsin Madison. He will stay in Bloomington through summer and begin duties in September.
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Indiana University
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Badgers
Cobb Extends Hit Streak To 35 Games
Detroit July 5 Tyrus Cobb collected a three base hit and a single in today’s game against Chicago to run his consecutive games with a hit to 35. He was five at bats and must reach five more games without a hit to tie the major league record of 40.
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Okla
Buddie Burgess
Burgess
Detroit
Chicago
Tyrus Cobb
Cobb
Cards Defeat Pirates In An Overtime Game
St Louis wins a 11 inning contest over Pittsburgh to complete a five game streak. Five pitchers saw action as Smith, Cruse, Grimes and Ward are among the multiple hitters. Runs credited to Smith and Based with key homers from Hornsby and others. Erros charged to Hetzel, McCarthy, and Ward. Time 2 hours 35 minutes.
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Gardner to Enter Officer Training Camp at Leon Springs
Robert Gardner, national amateur golf champion, applies for a place in the officers' reserve training camp opening August 27 at Leon Springs Texas. Gardner, a Yale athlete in college, will be accompanied by cousin Paul Gardner former Western intercollegiate tennis champion. Boston July 5. Henriksen released by Boston Americans after objecting to Toledo posting. declared a free agent. Louisville July 5. Cyr Falkenberg turned back by Indianapolis for failure to prove goods. Jacksonville July 3. Ray Neusal and James Brannigan leave Jacksonville to join Houston in the Texas League as the league disbands.
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Robert Gardner
Officers' Reserve
Leon Springs
Tex
Gardner
Yale
Paul Gardner
Jacksonville
Fla
Ray Neusal
James Brannigan
Ap Elene
Houston
Minor League Results Across Leagues
American Association Toledo Columbus 5 Indianapolis 3 Louisville 2 International League Providence 15 Baltimore Rochester 7 Toronto Buffalo 2-2 Montreas 1-6 Southern Association Austia 6 New Orleans Little Pack 8 Birmingham 7 Nashville 3 Chattanooga 3 Texas League Dallas 7 Sherveport 1 Fort Worth 4-0 Wace b-1 Houston 12 Gan Antonin 4 Blue Ridge League Bradenck 4 Hagerstown 3
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Austia
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Tigers Swat Ball and Trim Leaders at Navin Field
Detroit defeats Chicago 11 to 5 at Navin Field. Cobb extends hitting streak to 35 games with a triple and single as Boland calms a late Chicago rally. Wild pitching and free hitting produced a high-scoring, error-prone game.
Red Sox Nearer Top Beat Mackmen Twice
Boston climbs within a half game of the Chicago club by taking a doubleheader from Philadelphia. First game 4 3 with Mays driving in the tying and winning runs in the seventh on a three bagger. Second game 4 2 in the seventh as Lewis drove in Barry for the deciding run.
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Indians And Browns Divide Doubleheader
In St Louis on July 5 Cleveland and St Louis split a doubleheader. Cleveland won the opener 4 to 1, aided by solid pitching and limited hits. In the second game St Louis took advantage of Cleveland errors and a homer by Smith to claim the win. Both games featured strong fielding but sloppy base running by St Louis cost them in the first game.
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Nationals edge Yankees in epic extra inning win
In a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds the Washington Nationals sweeped the first game behind Shaw’s pitching and timely hits, then in the nightcap Home Run Baker delivered a dramatic thirteenth inning homer to lift Washington past New York 5 to 4. Johnson and Russell shined, but Baker’s heroics sealed the win.
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Maisel Sparks Yanks To One-Run Opening Win
Fritz Maisel led the Yankees with aggressive baserunning and two stolen bases as the team built a one run lead in the first inning. Columbia edged ahead in the fourth, Foster and Me nosky driving runs, Leonard tying it with a two out single. Leonard then delivered the winning hit in the eighth, aided by Me nosky’s strikeout for a final rally. In other news, South Atlantic League secretary announced season end after Charleston and Columbia games, with Augusta and Jacksonville dropping out.
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Rice
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Charleston
Columbia
Augusta
Jacksonville
Ninth-Inning Rally Fails as Nationals Fall in Thirteenth
In a frenzied seventh to thirteenth inning duel, Washington and New York exchange blows. Baker caps a late rally with a circuit clout to end the marathon, as Judge Milan and Rice spark a tense scoring sequence. The game features extra innings and a dramatic deciding homer.
Griff Sells Charlie Jamieson To Athletics for Unstated Price
Washington reports Charlie Jamieson, pitcher and outfielder, sold to the Athletics for an undisclosed amount. He will report to Mack in Chicago and is expected to play regularly. Jamieson appeared for Washington in today’s game, running for Henry in the tenth and finishing in left field. The Nationals travel to Beaver Falls for an exhibition before a Tigers series.
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Dodgers Raise Flag Then Beat Giants in Brooklyn Parade
Brooklyn celebrated the National League pennant with a 9 to 3 victory over New York. The ceremony featured a band and remarks by President Tener who greeted John McGraw. Hickman homered and Stengel, Wheat, and Cutshaw starred for Brooklyn while Cheney kept the Giants at bay.
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Braves Hand Phillies First Shoutout In Series
Philadelphia loses 5 to 0 at home in a game dominated by Boston pitching. Key players include Bailey, Rawlings, Magee, Koneteby, Nehf and Lavender. The setback marks Philadelphia's first home shutout this season and ends their series at home with a defeat dating back to April.
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Startling Wins At Aqueduct In High Weight Dash
At Aqueduct New New reports Starling defeated Pan Zareta in the High Weight handicap, with Whimsy disqualified for interference on the final stretch. The card also features a steeplechase won by Trumpeter, and a lengthy set of race results across six events. In other news from Boston, the United States Golf Association refused to reinstate Francis Curmet, declaring him a professional for engaging in golf business.
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