Baseball in War Time Faces Work or Fight Rules and Delayed Season
Baseball breathes optimism amid work or fight orders as Baker denies extension for season. Prominent clubs, players, and leagues seek time to adjust contracts and finances while Crowder and government weigh leniency. Saratoga opens with top thoroughbreds as racing hopes shine.
Giants Take Two From Cards In Doubleheader
New York defeated St Louis in both games of a July 21 doubleheader. The Giants won the first game 5 to 2 and claimed the second 6 to 2 in eleven innings.
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National League to Play Says Herrmann in Cincinnati
Cincinnati reports August Herrmann says National League teams in the West are on regular schedules and NL games will continue for now. Brooklyn’s Rube Marquard and Burley Grimes have enlisted in the navy, while Cubs Charley Hollocher and Bob O’Farrell plan naval service. St. Louis and New York results and standings are noted along with errors and fielding details.
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Johnson order keeps baseball alive as season unfolds
President Johnson keeps the majors playing while work or fight rules loom. The American League to meet in Cleveland to decide action, with plans to finish the season if exemptions are granted for two to three months. White Sox manager Rowland and National League leaders receive instructions to play on, while Cleveland’s park closes after today’s doubleheader.
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American Association Ends Season Under War Order
The Kansas City club awarded the 1918 pennant after the league president announced the season’s end. Owners voted to suspend the schedule due to Secretary Baker’s work or fight order, with parks closed and clubs disbanding after July 21.
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Ed Matteson Wins Ninth-Inning Glory for Griffes Over White Sox
Ed Matteson, in his third straight win for the Griffs, pitched a complete game as Washington beat Chicago 4 to 2. He allowed ten hits but faced danger calmly, escaping a ninth inning jam with tying runs on second and third and one out. Schulte and Shanks drove in a run each, and Cicotte was hammered for twelve hits by the Nationals hitters.
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Eddie shines as Sox edge Griffs in tight tilt
Eddie Collins led the White Sox in a tense game against the Cubs styled Griff team. Milan and Schulte produced key hits while Gandil, Gandil, and Weaver collided with plays at the plate and on bases.
Nationals Beat White Sox To Tie For Third With Yankees
The Nationals beat the White Sox for the third straight game to pull into a share of third place with the Yankees. Attendance neared 8,000 as the Griffs, including Picinich and Lavan, staged key plays in a tight tilt. Matteson found support from fielders while Shanks Schulte and Shotton provided timely hits. The series finale is set for this afternoon.
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Dodgers Sweep Chicago in Brooklyn Victory
Brooklyn defeated Chicago 6 to 3 to complete a three game series sweep. Key batters included Daubert Wheat and Merkle with multiple hits while Grimes and Carter pitched for the Dodgers and Chicago respectively.
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Cleveland Wins and Draws Against Macks
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 3 2 in eleven innings with Dugan’s wild throw delivering the deciding run. The second game ends in a 5 to game call to permit Athletics to catch a train home, Watson pitching both games for Philadelphia with poor support.
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Western High Court Players Take Match
The Western High School racketers defeated Princeton Juniors yesterday by four to three. Individual results include A Bear over Edwards 6-1 6-1, Sullivan over P Knapp 6-3 6-8, Burke over Langford 4 6-4, and several doubles bouts with W teams prevailing. Manning and Miller beat O’Brien and Philips in a 4-? 6-1 set.
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Interleague standings and tennis leaders amid war effort
Treasury and Ship Emergency vie for second as Interior leads a five match series in the Departmental League. The piece notes voting power talks, young players in Washington and Boston junior events, and War Department fund aims, plus horse racing circuits moving to Toledo with four races on the inaugural program.
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Expert Golf Aid From Francis Ouimet Promotes Pro Help
The article urges golfers to seek a club professional for fault fixes, noting drives and other flaws require expert diagnosis. It advises minor stance or grip tweaks, then practice with old balls and a caddy, recommending 40 minutes daily driving and one weekly session to curb bad habits, stressing patience and perseverance.
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NOTES FROM GOLFDOM BY LINKSMAN
Golf lore ranges from French Lick Indiana to Old Elm on Lake Michigan. Women gain access at Old Elm Aug 4 for a Red Cross benefit while a Bridle path will let spectators view play from horseback around the links.
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