Nationals tighten grip with late inning rally win
The Nationals rallied in the final inning to beat the White Sox and close the gap on division leaders. Snotron had a perfect day at the plate with three hits and three at bats, Johnson delivered a perfect pinch hit in the ninth, and Benz and Pussell contributed solid at bats as George McBride and Foster sparked scoring plays. The Griffins made costly errors early but fought back with hitting as the Camp Metes Band performed before today’s game.
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Great Finish by Griffs Beats Sox in Narrow Open
The Griffins edged the Chicago White Sox 6 to 5 in the opener of the series after a ninth inning surge. Joe Judge tied the game with a clutch hit and Fred Schulte delivered the deciding swing as Vernon Griffins toppled Chicago after heavy early Sox scoring. Gabby Russell and Danforth aided pitchers, while Ayers and Reese held Chicago to two early runs before a late Griffs onslaught.
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Minins Big Factor in Blanking Tigers
Boston won the Detroit series opener 5 to 0 as Cobb, injured the day before, missed the midnight train from New York and did not suit up. McInnis collected four hits and Boston’s defense stood out in a pitcherless game with strong fielding.
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Baseball Players Must Work or Fight Under Baker Rule
Secretary Baker upheld work or fight rules placing professional baseball among nonessential occupations. Ninety percent of major leaguers affected, risking season disruption. Players may seek essential employment or contracts while awaiting government guidance. if enforced, baseball could cease for the season to preserve national defense efforts.
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Country Comes First Says President Tener
Cincinnati Ohio July 19 President John K Tener of the National League voices that country comes first after War Secretary Baker outlines baseball as nonessential. He pledges compliance in spirit and action but asks for time to decide if clubs can proceed or must close. He believes forcing players 21 to 31 to quit would shutter professional parks.
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Will Uphold Ruling Says Garry Herrmann
Cincinnati July 19 Chairman August Herrmann of the national baseball commission said he will uphold Secretary Baker's decision placing baseball on the list of nonessentials. He noted that the clubs will decide on the procedure in the next days and that constituted authority must be upheld by all parties.
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Majors Likely to Continue Season Says Heydler
New York July 183 John Heydler secretary of the National League said most players will be affected by Baker's work or fight ruling but the majors will try to complete the season recruiting men above draft age. Chicago reports most Cubs affected. four exempt players listed. Washington club few unaffected players named. Manager Griffith voiced astonishment at Baker's ruling and Nationals would play as long as possible.
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Ruling Affects Most Players From St Louis And Cleveland Teams
On July 19 the St Louis Americans three players Lowdemilk Leifield Demmitt and the St Louis Nationals four Ames Wallace Heathcote and Gonzales face Baker's decision that professional baseball is nonessential and draft age players must work or fight Four Chicago Americans players Shelienhack Cicotte Beng and Outfielder John Collins are not draft affected In Cleveland all players except Terry Turner and possibly Tris Speaker are affected officials announced.
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Macks Blank Indians In Abbreviated Game
Philadelphia July 19 today s game with Cleveland lasted just one inning before rain halted play with one out in the local half of the fifth and the Athletics ahead 2 to 0. Walker's single Burns' triple and a passed ball gave Philadelphia the lead in the first inning. Cleveland scored none as the game was called with Philadelphia leading.
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Odds on choices worry supporters at Empire City card
At Empire City a near perfect track hosted several races including two mile events. Favorite Home Sweet Home and Flags failed to coast to easy wins, each squeezed by stiff competition and racing under jockey Luke First. The card featured multiple stakes and a rain of purses totaling over $808.60 across distances up to a mile and seventy yards.
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Pirates Triumph Over Phillies In Tight 3-2 Victory
Detroit Speed Boat Club sets record run as C A Mand clocks 6537 miles an hour on the no mile course. The game shows Pirates and Phillies trading runs with Banerotte and Cravath among the scorers. Observers note strong hitting from Adams and Williams while pitching shifts affect late innings.
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