Miss Harris M Pace Mile In 1.58 Sets Mark In Toledo
World records fall at Toledo track as Miss Harris M paces a mile in 1 58, the fastest ever by a mare. G wins the event. Cleedingie GC clocks 1 59 and Gerrs rides a sub two minute mile aboard Sinel. Chestnut Peter wins the 3 year old trot, Tacita takes the prize in the 206 trot, with nearly 10 900 spectators as races wrap after rain postponed yesterday.
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Bonnie
Freshmen Eligible for Kansas Eleven Uplift
Amid overseas duty among upperclassmen the Kansas college conference eases freshmen eligibility for football. Washburn, Harvard coaches, and coaches discuss shifts boosting athletic activity across colleges. Warner of Washburn plans a military athletic instructor next fall. Jimmy Archer, once Cubs catcher, signed by the Dodgers after leaving the Pirates.
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W Burn
War Department
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Fulton and Dempsey Will Do War Work
Fred Fulton confirms his July bout with Jack Dempsey in Harrison NJ will be his last ring appearance during the war. Dempsey plans to return to shipyards after the fight, while Fulton seeks overseas war work with the Knights of Columbus assignment.
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Jack Dempsey
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Knights of Columbus
Cubs and Braves to Play in Montreal Sunday
Montreal July 23 The Chicago National League team will play the Boston Braves a regular scheduled game here next Sunday. The net proceeds will be devoted to patriotic purposes. If attendance warrants it, practically every team in the National and American leagues is expected to play in this city on Sundays.
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Boston Braves
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Pirates Beat Dodgers in Exhibition in Toronto
In Toronto Ontario on July 23 the Pittsburgh and Brooklyn NL clubs played an exhibition with Brooklyn taking a 4 to 2 win. Miller had four solid eighth inning hits for Brooklyn and the Pirates listed batting figures for several players including Miller Okwell Smith Cheney Robertson and M. Neheat. The Coast Artillery team of East Potomac Fork defeated the Ordnance wind 9 to 1 with many extra base hits.
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Yanks Bunch Hits Ten to Defeat Browns
New York won the deciding game of the series from St. Louis 4 to 1. The Yankees plated runs on Davenport’s homer and timely hits off Mogridge, matching Davenport’s solo shot for the only St Louis run. Strong NY hitting secured the victory at New York.
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Meigs Collects 20 Runs in Victory Over Marines
Meigs ball players sprinted to 20 runs as the Meigs nine beat the Navy Yard Marines who scored a single run. Meigs tallied 16 hits and benefited from 11 Marine errors. Marines finished with 7 hits and 11 errors in the loss.
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Cloffeps Gain in Navy Yard Race Over Ordnance
Cloffeps beat Ordnance 8 to 2 to widen their lead in the Navy Yard League. Witzgerald had three hits for Cloffeps while Buscher and Humphreys pitched for Ordnance. Strong hitting from Cloffeps and errors by Ordnance shaped the 8-2 outcome.
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Engineers Rout Aggies In Departmental League Game
The Engineers defeated Agriculture 9 to 4, jump starting early and holding the lead. Lansche struggled on the mound as Lyons and others paced wave after wave of hits, with standout plays from McGrory Norris and Creswell fueling the Engineers victory.
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Nationals Depart for St Louis as Reese Is Cut
The Nationals left for St. Louis late yesterday with Stanley Reese released from the club as the only player not traveling West. The Griffins begin a series with the Brow tomorrow while Manager Griffith plans to join in St. Louis arriving Friday or Saturday. Secretary Baker announces work or fight regulations take effect immediately.
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Baseball's Fate Hinges on Brief to Government Today
Secretary of War Baker faces the baseball case as reps of the sport seek to delay work or fight regulations to end the season. If immediate enforcement disorganizes the majors, play may suspend for the year. Presenters argue only 63 players would remain unaffected, forcing schedule disruption unless orders are postponed.
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Gen. Crowder
Baseball heads seek delay to save season under work or fight order
Major league leaders from the American and National Leagues press Secretary Baker for a time extension before the work or fight order takes effect. The plan aims to allow rosters to reorganize and develop talent while uniting clubs, managers, and league presidents in a common bid to keep baseball alive amid wartime rules.
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Two Foreigners Battle For American Tennis Title
Ichiva Kumagur defeated S Kashio in the New York State tourney chal lenge round to mark the first American title bid by two foreign players. The match ended 4-6 6-2 6-3 9-7 as Kumagur, ranked No 5 in 1916, advanced. Camp Upton hosts two donated tennis courts by the Knights of Columbus and Vincent Richards announces a season return after an appendicitis operation. Justice Trade and Interstate face off at Princeton Club courts at 5:30 pm, with Maurice McLoughlin's comeback suggested but history skeptical. South Bend reports Jock Hutchinson and Jack Croke win a Red Cross golf match, boosting funds. Evans and Gardner finish behind.
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Studebaker Corporation
Treasury Racketers Win Four Of Five Matches
Treasury secured second place in the Departmental Tennis League by winning four of five matches against Ship Emergency on the Princeton Club courts. All contests were straight-set affairs, with Pierce and Moorehouse narrowly defeating Newby and Bailey, the No. 3 Treasury team, in the day’s closest match.
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Moguls Silent on Outlook Before Government Action
Washington officials in baseball refused comment on the decision awaiting government action. Garry Herrmann and NL club owners will attend a conference before presenting a brief to Gen. Crowder for submission to Secretary Baker, who is expected to ensure a square deal.
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Garry Herrmann
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Yanks Nose Griffs Out of Third Place
The Yankees defeated the Browns in the lone American League game yesterday earning third place in the percentage column while equal on wins and losses with the Nationals. The Red Sox hold a six and a half game lead as Boston’s club shines at home but struggles on the road. Washington enjoyed a successful trip on its latest circuit swing and has been strong away from home, improving its pennant chances.
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Juarez Race Plant Now Used as Farm
The half million dollar Juarez racing plant built nine years ago by Matt J Winn and other American turfmen is now a wheat planted infield monument to past sport. Mexican laborers use former water pumps to irrigate fields as racing halted during the Mexican revolution due to passport issues. Larry Lajoie of the Indianapolis A A team has received a NY Giants offer and likely will accept.
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Louisville Ky
War Department studies could widen sport exemptions
The War Department has begun a study of regulations with a view to amending them to cover all engaged in sport or amusements. If enacted this could revoke the existing exemption for the motion picture industry, affecting baseball and other entertainment.
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N L Magnates Visit Gen Crowder In Washington
Club owners and presidents of the National League plan a conference in Washington with Provost Marshal General Crowder and War Department officials on Baker’s work or fight ruling for professional baseball. Garry Herrmann notes the aim to obtain government consent to continue baseball to season’s end.
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Crowder
War Department
Baker
Garry Herrmann
National Commission
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Offers Three A L Stars Jobs In A Shipyard
Baltimore Maryland July 23 Offers of positions were wired to Babe Ruth Ty Cobb and George Lister by the Baltimore Dry Creck and Shin building Company Announcement said the company could win the three stars if the two major leagues finish their schedules and the players would consider the offers if the big leagues do not complete their schedules
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Babe Ruth
Ty Cobb
George Lister
Baltimore Dry Creck and Shinbuilding Company
Two A A Players to Join Teams in N L
Indianapolis July 23 Two A A players have been disposed of to the National League Jacke Northrop a pitcher was sold to Boston while Hierman Bronkie an infielder was loaned to St Louis for the balance of the season provided that club makes suitable terms with the player
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Boston
Hierman Bronkie
St Louis
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A A Won't Resume If Players Get Time
Chicago July 23 The American Association closed its season Sunday due to Secretary Baker's ruling that baseball is nonessential. President Thomas Hickey says it will not resume its schedule regardless of any final Washington decision.
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American Association
War Baker
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Thomas Hickey
Cochran War Victim Body On Way Home
Williamsport July 23 Lieut Garret Cochran former Princeton football captain died serving with American forces in France his body is en route to the home town for burial and memorial rites
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Cochran
France
Noted Kansas City junior wins Missouri State golf title
Jimmy Ward, a 17 year old from Kansas City, captured the Missouri State championship. A 73 over the last eight holes tied him with Chick Evans for the amateur scoring record at Excelsior Springs. Other items note caddie strike threats at several clubs and King Alfonso of Spain’s golfing habit.
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Jimmy Ward
Kansas City
Ife
Chick Evans
Amaateur
Erickson Goes to Camp With Detroit Tigers Contingent
Jamestown N Y July 23 Pitcher Eric C Erickson of the Detroit Tigers has gone to Camp Dix with the focal draft contingent. Erickson was with the Detroit club during the past two years.
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International League Summary of Toronto and Rochester Matches
In Toronto and Jersey City games, players Hersche Howley Breen led Tech. Rochester faced Baltimore with Manners Brogan McNeil Werrell and Schaufele contributing.
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Bondage Scores Spectacular Win in Empire City Handicap
At Empire City track the White Plains handicap of one mile produced a dramatic victory for Bondage owned by Mrs James Arthur and ridden by Ensor. Bondage trailed early but surged to overtake St Isidore in the stretch to win by two lengths amid a roaring crowd. St Isidore held second as other races on the card featured imported horses and noted performances.
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Red Cross Chase to net $10,000 support drive
Red Cross sponsors a steeplechase fundraiser projected to net about $10,000. The event, held in September, features two horses with a $1,000 prize each and a goal to attract notable subscribers and donors including Herbert L. Pratt and other prominent figures.
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Horsemen Use Vans to Transport Racers and Trainers
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