Nationals Fall Again as Western Clubs Bite Lead
The Nationals dropped another game, hampered further in the pennant race by Western clubs. Detroit’s Tigers won three of four, piling pressure on the Browns, Indians, and White Sox as the Nationals’ hitters struggled against Boland and the staff. Harper’s sharp fielding saved runs, while Cobb’s average dipped to .333 as outs and misplays plagued the lineup.
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Westers
Griffith
Nationals
Tigers
Browns
Indians
White Sox
Cobb
Detroit
Harper
Picinich
Shanks
Cubs Rout Phillies In Slugging Game At Chicago
Chicago hammered Philadelphia 15 to 9 in a slugging battle on July 14 as the Cubs erupted with a batting rampage led by strong hitting from Merkle Zelder and Hollacher. Philadelphia pitchers struggled as Burns, Cravath, and Adams contributed for the Phillies while Chicago’s Zeider, Deal, and Meusel provided key hits. Benny Kauff has not played since inoculation at Camp Sherman and is limited in activity.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Pacore
Flack Rt
Willamec
Fiollcchers
Mann
Tuderusth
Merkie
Meusel
Cravath Rf
OlDens
Heming'y
Burnsc
Farrehc
Adame Tro Willerep
Oeschger
Philadelphia Oot
Cileagu
Jerort
Burns
Zeider
Kilifer
Hollocher
Merkle Gaft
Phil_ adelphia
Basie
Oeadiger
Tyler
Benny Kauff
Camp Sherman
Benny
Ayers and Cobb Clash with Umpire in Tigers vs Griffs
Doc Ayers clashed with umpire Dick Nallin during a Detroit Tigers win over the Cleveland Nats. Ty Cobb batted as Detroit scored nine runs, with Veach, Shanks and Harper keying the offense. Grays failed to mount a rally as Boland shut them down through eight innings and Hovik pitched the last.
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Shelton
Ayers
Veach
Foster
Griffs
Shanks
Nallin
Schultertout
Henk
Stanege
Bush Johnson
Griff
Harper
Schulte
Hallman
Washington Rathshellar
Johnson
Lavan
Bush
Piernich
Milan
Shaw
Coffey
Shotton
Judge
Cobb
Shanke
Tigers
Rune
Stanage
Boland Bush
Jones
Scotland
Heilman
Boland
Shotten
Tyrus
Heilmann
Hovik
Braves win 2 from slipping Cards in doubleheader
Boston defeats St Louis 4 to 0 and 4 to 3 as Murphy drives in four runs and scores twice in the opener. Heathcote homers for Boston, while Maranville, Murphy, and J C Smith star for the Cardinals. Errors and solid hitting spark the day, with Boston mounting a late comeback in the second game before St Louis falls short.
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St Louis
Boston
St. Louis
Murphy
St Toute
Rawhage
Heathcote
Wiekstadet
JC Smithsb
Rairdale
McHenry
Jf Henry
Grimm
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Aures
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Barton
Errore
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Amen
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Bace
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Hersoly
Baird
Bies
J. C. Smith
Doal
Rawlings
Hersogg
Sherdell
Batie
Sherdelh
Bite—Ow Desk
Gates
Nadolph
Sherdel
Doakne
Pitching Duel Delights Meigs as Owen Beaten
Camp Meigh scored a 1 to 0 victory in a pitcher’s duel between Golding and Owen. Golding allowed only three hits through seven innings, while Owen held Operations to five hits. Murphy homered for Meigs. Owen fanned six and yielded no earned runs.
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Haskell
McNamee
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Piatpineke Bros
Willamy
T Met Hoor
Mmloutes
Reds Have a Big Day at Demaree's Expense
Cincinnati defeats New York 8 to 5 in the opening game of the series. Groh, Roush and Chase each went four for five, Ring pitched well except in two innings. Demaree started for Cincinnati, with strong hitting from Burns and Magee and timely fielding. The game features multiple errors and notable base hits, establishing a strong Reds performance.
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Doyle
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Witholt
Holke
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Blackburne
Withoit
Dermaret
Om Ring
Hing
Indians Hit Hard In Bout With Yankees
Cleveland defeats New York 7 to 1 as Bagby holds the Yankees to five hits. The Indians execute a successful squeeze play twice in the fourth inning. Hyatt bats in a run in the ninth after singling and scoring on Bakers’ hit. Key contributions come from Hyatt, Johnston, Speaker, Wood, Roth, and Wambsganss, with solid defense behind Bagby despite several errors.
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Yankees
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Keating
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Bakers
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Johnston
Speaker
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Roth
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Pipp
Oalawa
Chapman
Hoth
Zambaganse
O'Neill
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Jotuaten
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Eles
Basn
Om Russell
Hite
Russell
Tonligs i
Toninge
Strack
Uy Keating
Ing
Huaeeil
Aggies Gain Two Easy Victories On Diamond
The Agricultural Messenger reports the Aggies extended their winning streak with two wins. They beat Trinity A C 7 to 3 in the opener and St Peter’s 16 to 6 in the nightcap. Bernhardt pitched the first game effectively until the eighth inning when Trinity collected three runs off him. The Indians face the Tigers tomorrow. Yesterday’s scores included Detroit 7 Washington 2 and Cleveland 7 New York 1.
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Trinity A. C
St Peter's
Bernhardt
Aggies
Trinity
Baseball’s fate in war rules hangs on Baker decision
The Round-Up reports Edwin Ainsmith’s deferred classification appeal rests with War Secretary Baker as baseball faces possible loss of essential status. Officials note public attendance favors keeping the sport open, with soldiers abroad citing big league results as morale boosters, while theatricals remain exempt. Major leagues hope to continue amid wartime shifts. other circuits struggle or shut down. Meanwhile, Andrew Miller’s Roamer dominates turf talk, returning strong after a lean 1917 campaign.
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Baker
New Jersey
Jon Finneran
Yankees
Aiisamith
Ainsmith
American Association
International
Southern Association
Coast League
Western
Texas
Ani
Roamer and Imp Echo Past Turf Greatness in Era Return
The piece praises Roamer for back speed and honesty, noting fans cheered his Empire City handicap victory as a tribute to a durable racehorse. It contrasts Roamer with past champions, recalls Imp as a turf icon, and mentions Zeb Milan and Johnson 50 in relation to upcoming Washington lineup.
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Cobb
Pr. OS
Basho Burny
AB. RH Pet
Roamer
Imp
Zeb Milan
Washington
Indiana
Johnson
Hig Living
RACKETERS AND LOCAL HORSE RACING NOTES FROM W H HOTTEL
The piece reports on ambulance transfers for the U S Navy, Midcity Club’s likely保持 champion status in the women’s league, and details upcoming matches for Columbia, Chevy Chase, and Dumbarton with a note on junior players. It also lists a long slate of thoroughbred race entries for multiple races including the Tuckahoe handicap and other events, with horse names and weights, under clear weather and fast track conditions.
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U.S
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Midcity
Frank G. Anderson
Connie Doyle
Florida
Mission
Agriculture Department
Columbia
Chevy Chase
Washington Association
Dumbarton Wins District Circuit Net Title Again
The Dumbarton Tennis Club captured the District league title by beating Chevy Chase 7 to 2. It marks a fourth straight title run and third victory over Chevy Chase in finals. Al Gore lost one of two singles matches for Dumbarton to Moore, with other results listed in the report.
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Chevy Chase
Dumbarton
al Gore
Moore
Sinee Mor
Lemmy
Bweetzer
Fonday
C, Co
Sero
Werte
GCA
Major
Gore
Lero
Bundy
C. C
Sweetner
Baggs
DeBasquere
Dumbarton Br
Henry told to quit game or fight in work or fight ruling
Boston July 14 The Brighton draft board ruled baseball a nonproductive occupation in John Henry’s case against the work or fight rule Despite the ruling Henry’s financial loss would be substantial if he changed jobs One board member suggested no change for him Fort Worth July 14 In Texas the draft board delayed a decision in Rogers Hornsby’s work or fight status awaiting Armistice related guidance
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John Henry
Gen. Crowder
Thomas H Connelly
Henry
Fort Worth
Tex
Armmsmith
Roger Hornsby
Cardinals
Pro golfers to Red Cross wins in Chicago exhibition
July 14 Chicago: Chick Evans and Walter Hagen defeated Jock Hutchinson and Robert McDonald in a Red Cross golf match, par 72 by Evans and 73 by Hagen, with Hutchinson 74 and McDonald 75 over 6 215 yards. The event raised $10,000 for the Red Cross. Also July 14 Sands Point and Great Neck players beat Kerrigan and Dowling. over $5,090 raised for the Red Cross. Kalamazoo reports over 200 horses at Recreation Park awaiting Kalamazoo’s eleventh Grand Circuit meet.
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Walter Hafen
Rochester
Red Cross
Jock Hutchinson
Robert McDonald
Western Golf Association
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Hutchinson
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Deal
Will MacParlane
Sands Point
George McLean
Great Neck
Tom Kerrigan
Pelham Bay
Jack Dowling
Hartsdale
Hollywood Club
Bell
Kalamazon
Recreation Park
Kalamazoc
SCORE WEEKLY PLAY TO ASSIST GOLFERS
Francis Ouimet outlines a scoring system to reward consistency and improvement in weekly golf play. Points reward event participation, low net scores, and par or better rounds, with extra points for season-long improvement. Proposals include registering scores at clubs for season averages and potential prizes, stressing fair handicapping and sustained effort on the links.
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Francis Ouimet
Br Tle Bell Syndicate, Inc
Notes From Golfdom by LinksmAn
Notable golf items include Howard Beckett donating a Wilson autograph ball that sold for 149 dollars for the Red Cross. Philadelphia pros Hoffner and Loos discuss Brae Burn Mass fifth hole as the best three shot hole, while Bernard Baruch supports golfing. A Christmas fund committee received a humorous pajama suit and two golf balls wish list.
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Howard Beckett
Washington Golf and Country Club
Brookheaven Club
Atlanta
Red Cross
Wilson
Charle Hoffner
Eddie Loos
Philadelphia
Brae Burn Mass
Bernard Baruch
War Industries Board
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