A Game of Chance Sets Pace in Record Mile Run
In Cleveland the 1918 harness racing season opened with large attendance despite wet weather. A Game of Chance paced a mile in 2:03 1-4 for a new track record, edging Edwards and Vernon McKinney’s 1911 mark. Other races included fast heats, sweeping events, and notable performances by Dark Flyer, Tara Flower, and Miss Perfess. The card also noted a July boxing plan between Fred Fulton and Jack Dempsey, barred from a carnival commission.
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Cleveland
Ohio
North Hiandall
Caitly
Dark
Vitter
Peter
Vernon McKinney
Trotts
Periscope
Fred Fulton
Jack Dempsey
Kansan Wins Boxing Title From Brither
Alberta Sergeant Rolph wins the inter allied middleweight army championship by knocking out J Sullivan of London in the first round before about 3900 spectators. It is billed as one of the biggest boxing shows in England in months.
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Rolph
J. Sullivan
London
Sammiee
Jackies
Tommies
England
Ralph
Sullivan
Terentia Triumphs In Astoria Stakes At Aqueduct
Terentia imp trained by William H. Karrick beat Elfin Queen in the Astoria stakes at Aqueduct, cutting the track record for five furlongs to 1:01. Terentia carried 14 pounds less than Elfin Queen and won by two lengths. Johren and other races followed, with Red Sox, Damrosch, and several other contenders noted in the day's card. The new Syracuse mile harness track features three subways for cars and pedestrians.
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H. K. Knapp
Aqueduct
W. R. Coe
Terentie
William H. Karrick
of Disguise
Terentia
High Time
Elfin Queen
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Robinson
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Syke
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Les Darcy
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Powers
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Apel
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S Yeer-Eltte
Coral
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Hubbub
Ellison
Tle Pinslac
Flmendors
Walia
Gueland Jimp
Tepiin
Porte Drapean
Imp
Huxton
Watain
Star Chase
Waterford
Yeourldia
Raider
Starkey
BaseBall Appeals Move Likely to Shape War Policy
Secretary Baker indicated two appeals challenging local board rulings that baseball is nonproductive will be reviewed. He warned his view should not foretell the final decision as to whether baseball falls under work or fight rules. Officials expect major leagues to finish the 1918 season if the sport remains allowed. Roger Hornsby and National League leaders are linked to the test cases as Atlantic City discussions surface.
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J. W. Fitzgerald
War Department
Baker
Beker
Roger Hornsby
Cardinals
Tener
National League
Atlantic City
United States
Nationals Lose Ground as Yanks Rally in Pennant Race
The Nationals slipped further behind the Yankees in the pennant race while the Yankees gained ground by taking the White Sox into camp. Attendance across major leagues remained strong, with big-city crowds and heated interest in American League races reflecting baseball as essential recreation during these trying times.
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Washington
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
The
Athletica
Chicago
Detroit
Griff Buys Matteson Hovlik and recalls Waldbauer
Washington owner Clark Griffith shopped hard buying pitcher Matteson Hovick and outfielder Waldbauer while awaiting his trio to join from Texas and Wichita. The moves aim to boost pitching depth as Griff believes staff strength decides the pennant and world series fate.
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Griff
Matteson
Hovlik
Waldbauer
Clark Griffith
Nationals
Browns
Washington Pilot
Him Hovick
Wichita
Dallas
al Waldbauer
Baseball Marts
Washington
Cobb's Four Hits Put Him Up in AL Batting Lead
Ty Cobb gains nine points on George Sisler in the American League batting race. Cobb goes to 363 to Sisler's 354 after four hits in five at bats. Jank Baker edges closer to 100 hits, while Clyde Milan rises near the top five in season totals. Burns and Sisler both total 92, with Milan showing a 6 in the stat line.
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Cobb
Sialer
Baker A
Burns Ah
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Danbert
Merkle
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Ty Cobb
George Sisler
Sisler
Browne
Nationals
Jank Baker
Clyde Milan
Baker
Milan
George Burns
Ruths Triple Wins and Morton Shuts Boston Off
Ruth delivers a decisive triple in the tenth to score Strunk and put Boston ahead, while Morton limits Boston to three hits in game two as Cleveland wins 4 to 3. Both games feature key miscues, unearned runs, and standout crosses including Ruth’s homer in the opener and Morton’s pitching exploits for Cleveland.
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Macks Stop Tigers with 16 Runs in Philadelphia
Philadelphia beats Detroit 16 to 9 as timely hitting and Detroit misplay infielders Stanage and Cobb tilt the game. Heisman injured in practice, forcing Detroit to adjust the lineup. Geary wins for Philadelphia while Kallio takes the loss.
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Cobb
Heisman
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Heiman
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Geary
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Dyker
Veach
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Donbdle
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Arrors
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Watson
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Hudson Ordnance Take Navy League Win 10 2 In Clear Victory
Hudson held the Printers to three hits and struck out ten as Ordnance easily won in the Navy Interbureau League yesterday 10 to 2. McCarthy Fitzgerald Caffery Cross Degnan Williama Serrin Calbert Joffe Wright and others featured for Ordnance while Serrin and Wright pitched for the Printers in a game filled with errors and baserunners.
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Willamaet
Witzgerald
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Karmel
Williams
Mughes
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Wright
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Kfitsgerald
Joffe
Serria
Causey Drives Giants to 6 3 Win in Chicago Doubleheader
Chicago wins 6-3 led by Causey wildness and timely hitting. Perritt holds Chicago to a 3-1 second game as New York’s bats struggle against Hendrix. Detailed scoring shows Burns Zeider and Hoffman contributing for the Giants with notable fielding errors and base hits from multiple players.
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Bariden
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Flack
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Byrne
Zimmerman
Hollacher
Mann
Mitter
Wid Piteh
Departmental will play through August 28 schedule
Revised departmental baseball league schedule lists games through August 28. August games include Agriculture versus Red Cross, War Risk versus Agriculture, War Trade versus Commerce, and Finance and Accounts versus Engineers among many others.
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Red Cross
Engsineers
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Red Cross Va
Fed Cross Va
Engineers
Engineers Va
Eli Ee
Commerce
Red Croes
Se Aeneers
A. Bapply
Re Ly
Yankees Rally Wins In Ninth On Baker Hundredth Hit
New York edges Chicago 6 to 5 as Baker belts his 100th hit of the season in the ninth. Finneran walks, doubles, and drives in the decisive runs while Murphy errors and late Chicago resistance fail to close the gap. Weaving a tight finish, the Yankees overcome a 5-3 deficit to claim the victory.
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Ragan Halts Pirates as Braves Win 5 to 0
Ragan’s effective pitching ends Pittsburgh’s streak while Boston scores five. Rawlings and Herzog lead the offense with four Boston runs, and Comstock and Sanders combine on the mound for the win and loss.
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Quadrangle Triumphs In Ten Inning Navy Yard League Game
Quadrangle defeated Ordnance 7 to 6 in ten innings. Two runs came on two hits and an error as Ordnance answered with one in their half. Leading Torpedoes and Gunners meet today at 6 o'clock.
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With the Racketers in Departmental League opener on Princeton courts
The Treasury team led by Shorty Price and Jack Dudley will face Justice Trade in the Departmental League opener this afternoon on Princeton courts. The match features five doubles contests and will impact the league title as Dumbarton and Chevy Chase post postponed games. Richard Tunstall of Norfolk, va, stands out as a top racketer and golfer.
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Shorty” Price
Jack Dudley
Treasury
Justice Trade
Princeton
Dumbarton
Chevy Chase
Washington Association
Richard Tunstall
Norfolk
NOTES FROM GOLFDOM INJURY AND MISADVENTURES TOLD
Dr Walter Barton comments that caddies lug too many clubs as Belfi Calumita Country Club figures in Belfi Calumita lore. A Chevy Chase team captain details Middle Atlantic titles and a leg injury after a car accident. A famed golfer recalls fear of breaking a leg while continuing to play. A LA golfer known for sprees narrates a bizarre incident involving a hatchet and a threatening note on a box lid.
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Belfi Calumita Country Club
Geifers
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Middle Atlantic
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