Kilbane Favored Over Leonard In Six Round Bout
Johnny Kilbane the featherweight champion from Cleveland is favored to beat Benny Leonard the New York lightweight titleholder in a six round bout at Shibe Park. Both boxers weigh around 133 pounds with Leonard likely at ringside 132. If Kilbane wins by knockout or opponent retires he would become lightweight champion of the world. Leonard vows victory and claims he has grown since their last match two years ago. New Orleans reports the Southern Amateur Athletic Union will postpone August championship events to November.
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Philadelphia
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland
Benny Leonard
New York
Shibe Park
Kilbane
Leonard
Thea Ring
Pop” O’brien
Pirates Drop Young Infielder From Pittsburgh to Richmond
Harry Wolfe, infielder, recently secured from the Chicago club on waivers, has been released by the Pittsburgh National League club to the Richmond club of the Central League under an optional agreement.
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Pittsburgh
Harry Wolfe
Chicago
Richmond
Metropolitan AAU Meets Decide Title Games at Celtic Park
New York July 24 The Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union championship committee tonight chose to hold championship games at Celtic Park on August 25 instead of a patriotic demonstration. Winners receive medals and round trip tickets to St. Louis to represent the East in the national championships.
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New York
Metropolitan Association of the Amateur Athletic Union
Celtic Park
St. Louis
Cubs All Round Good Play Defeats Braves
Boston July 24 Hendrix and Williams key Chicago defense and timely hits. Chicago pitchers Hendrix and Williams combine for a 3 0 shutout of Boston. Final line shows Chicago 3 Boston 0 with Williams driving in two runs and strong fielding turning multiple double plays.
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CUBS
Braves
Cobb and Jennings to Umpire in Baltimore
Ty Cobb and Hugh Jennings arrive in Baltimore to spend Sunday with friends at the Suburban Club. They will golf in the morning and umpire a Suburban versus Northwesterns game in the afternoon before the Tigers begin a series in Washington next Monday. Mobile signing boosts hopeful pitcher Richard Ching after Spring Hill College tenure.
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Baltimore
Ty Cobb
Hugh Jennings
Northwesterns
Tigers
Washington
Mobile
Ala
Richard Ching
Pittsburgh
Spring Hill College
Giants Rally to Triumph as Pittsburgh Shut Out in Third
New York took three of four from Pittsburgh by a 6 to 2 victory. The Giants exploded for four runs in the third inning after knocking Miller out, led by key hits from Kauff and Burns and a sacrifice fly. Pettrolled fielding by Kilduff and Zimmerman highlighted the defense as New York built a lead and held on.
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New York
Pittsburgh
Miller
Kitduff
Zimmerman
Pittsl
Abipo
Bigbee
O.burns
King Rf
Killifer
Carey
al Kauff
J.wagner
Z'm'man
Boeckel
Fletcher
Z Robertson
Debue
McCarthy
Holke
Fischer
Rariden
Perritt
Steele
Anderson
Pittsburggh
Burns
Kildut
Kanff
Ercors
Tischer
Knuft
Robertson
Kilduff
Kilda
Zimmer- Kin
Hiant
Om Parcitt
Innnings
Hy Steele
Fische
Umplres—Mesers
Rigler
Emslie
Reds Rally In 10th Tops Dodgers In Brooklyn Thriller
Cincinnati won 6 to 5 in ten innings to sweep the series with Brooklyn. Clark's pinch triple tied it in the ninth, Kopf doubled and Roush drove in the winner in the tenth. Coombs allowed no runs in the 10th for Brooklyn as Cheney labored in the ninth.
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Brooklyn
N. C
Cincinnati
Clark
Wingo
Kopf
Rousch
Coombs
Cheney
Cincinnat
Groh
Olson
Doubert
Lii Roush
Myers
Chase
Stengel
Griffith
Johnston
Neale
Ol Cutshaw
Hole
Mowrey
Miller
Chene
G Coombs
Clarke
Regan
Ring
Tooootozi
Rune—Groh
Roush
Cutshaw
McKechnie
Johnster
Eller
Messia
Byron
Quigley
Cards Take Another Defeating Alexander
St Louis defeated Philadelphia 3 to 0 in Philadelphia. Meadows held the home team to four hits, while Alexander yielded two runs aided by Philadelphia errors. Hornsby and Miller provided St Louis with key hits as Meadows earned the win and Alexander the defeat in an 8 inning stint. First half standings and Western League schedule noted with Hutchinson joining the league.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Meadows
Alexander
Miller
Stock
Hornsby
Gonzales
Qendiger
P Good
Niedorf
Baird
Bancroft
Schulte
Killifer
Paulette
Evers
Goers
Luderus
Bale
Hlis—Om Alexander
Oesch Fer
Umpfres
Measra
Harrison
O'Day
Nationals hold off Indians as Johnson limits them to two hits
Washington earns a 2 to 1 victory over Cleveland at Georgia Avenue Park on two hits. Walter Johnson pitches effectively, allowing a lone run in the first inning and then shutting down the Indians for the rest. Stan Coveleskie matches him, keeping the game tight until Sam Rice drives in Milan with a clutch double and a sacrifice fly.
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J. W. Fitzgerald
Nationals
St. Swithin
Washington
Cleveland Indians
Georgia Avenue Park
Stanley Coveleskie
Tris
Milan
Sam Rice
Sam
Shanks
Hank
Speaker
Rice
Evans
Billings
Josh
Indians Rally As Johnson Stifles Nationals Inning By Infield Plays
The Cleveland Indians beat the Washington Nationals as Johnson held off later rallies. Scoring started in the first when Johnson worked admirably despite mixed offense from the Nationals. Gra ney and Roth provided infield runs while a double steal placed Indians on third and second with one out before Johnson struck out Wambsganss. Evans and Milan chipped in a few scattered base hits, but the Nationals failed to sustain a big inning.
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Maroons
Abhfo AI Printers
Plonkett
Roche
Il Flaherty
Limeric
Blanton
McGrath
Brevens
Benton
Phelps
Limerte
Goldsmith
Flaherty
Braand
Eiseman
Williams Sent Home by Baltimore Team
Alva Williams, former Washington American League player, has been sent home by Orioles manager Dunn after a league suspension for arguing with an umpire in Rochester. Jack Bentley will replace Williams at first base. Bentley has been hitting well and is solid defensively. Harvard to loosen freshman ban as football schedule is canceled. varsity sport encouraged with informal games and cross country and association football under review.
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Baltimore
Alva Willams
Dunn
Orioles Ldunn
Willams
Rochester
Tann
Wiliams
Jack Bentley
Washington
Williams
Bentley
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Fred W. Moore
New England
Giants Begin West Invasion Without Herzog
New York reports that the Giants lead the standings and start the second invasion of the West on Wednesday against the Cubs. Captain and second baseman Herzog misses the trip due to a recent back sprain and recovery time. Kilduff will handle second base in Herzog's absence, having performed well in pinch roles this season.
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New York
Giants
West
Cubs
Herzog
Kilduff
Keystone
Golf leaders trail by seven strokes in relief tournament
Englewood N J July 24 Amateur and professional golfers from across the country compete in the war relief tournament at Englewood Country Club. Fred McLeod and Tom McNamara share the 36 hole lead at 146 while Oswald Kirkby tops amateurs with 161 and Jerome Travers 162.
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Englewood
N. J
Professional Golfered Association
Englewood Country Club
George McLean
Will Macfarlane
Oswald Kirkby
Emmet French
Tom McNamara
Jack Hobens
Gil Nicholls
M. J. Brady
George Sargent
Walter Hagen
Tom Kerrigan
Charlie Hoffner
Edward Loos
Jon Sylvester
Frank Bellwood
Jerome D. Travers
A. J. Sanderson
Jack Burk
Jack Hutchinson
Fred McLeod
James West
Canoe Regatta Set For August on Upper Potomac
The second annual regatta of the associated canoeists will be held on August 4 on the upper Potomac. The date follows a members meeting of local canoe and boat clubs. Several District canoeists have been conscripted, accelerating plans. Washington Canoe Club Potomac Boat Club Interclub Canoe Association Sycamore Canoe Club Colonial Canoes Club have subscribed with entries expected from Arun del Boat Club Ariel Rowing Club Maryland Swimming Club and Potomac area camps and boat houses.
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Upper
Potomac
Washington Canoe Club
Potomac Boat Club
Interclub Canoe Association
Sycamore Canoe Club
Colonial Canoes Club
Arundel Boat Club
Ariel Rowing Club
Maryland Swimming Club
Baltimore
The
Nationals Put On A Sharp Fielding Showing
The Nationals delivered one of their best fielding games of the season with only one error by Shanks on a misplayed throw. Foster, Leonard, and Judge stood out with brilliant plays, Milan had a standout seventh inning catch, and outfielders covered court with ease. Leonard and Foster made key stops on Graney, Chapman, and Roth, while Speaker and Turner were involved in notable plays. The game also noted pitcher Du Mont and Gallia starting a double header, with Cleveland players Joe Evans and Jimmy Babsy drafted. Chicago tennis Western championship begins Saturday at the Chicago Club with finals Sunday.
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R. H. Cleveland
Graney
L Chapman
Speaker
Roth
Ne ‘Turner
V Harris
Th. Evans
Coveleskie
P. Lam
Smith
Washington
R. H. Oo
A. B
A. B. Judge, 1An. 12 Foster, 2B, Milan, Cf. Wt Rice, Rf. Bhauke, 94 Leonar
Ab. Menosky
Alnamith
Johnson
Cleveland
Coveie
Lambeth
Maide
Nationals
Shanks
Foster
Leonard
Judge
Milan
Evans
Chapman
Bobby Roth
Turner
Pitner Smith
Menosky
Indians
Twirling Duel Among Season's Finest Pitching Showdowns
Walter Johnson and Stanley Coveleskie squared off in a top pitching duel yesterday. Johnson allowed three hits to Coveleskie's two with one walk to Pole's three and six strikeouts to four. An error behind Exch' enabled the Nationals to score the deciding run after a seven inning effort by Johnson. Coveleskie exited in the eighth for a pinch hitter.
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Walter Johnson
Stanley Coveleskie
Johnson
Coveleskie
Exch
Nationals
Ben Ali Wins Pacing Classic In Six Heats At Detroit
In Detroit on July 24 1917 the Board of Commerce stake pacing classic produced a six heat battle. Eastern horse Ben Ali driven by C E Pittman of Trenton N J captured the winner's share of 5000 from a strong field including The Savoy and Lord Talbot with numerous near finishes and fast times across the six heats.
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Mich
Board of Commerce
Ben Ali
C. E. Pittman
Trenton
N. J
Smith
Newark
B. H
Nellie Bly
Pitmen
the Savoy
Br. H
Marvin
McMahon
Teayspring
Ray
Todd
Lean. Bodslow
Loyal W
Hedrick
Peter Pointer
Geers
the Woodman
Br. B
Empire
Whiteheld
Dan Aley D
Ch. m
J. Blemin
Lord Talbot
B. B
Jamison
Doria Watts
B. Hb
Lee
Bacelli
White
Coastens Mabel
Prince Rogert
Prince ‘Dillard
Lindberg
Haley U
Northest
Crummer
Baxter Arty Ch
Peggy
Shale
Eel Direct
Boyd
John R. Braden
Thomas
Shively
Ahlan Hinsmens
Bob
Teachout
Hroyal McKinney
Gr. B
Cox
Dix
Brown Gentry
Murphy
Toodr Buptimn Pointer
Geay
Baronwood
Maitheor
Florence Peters
Collinah
Red Cross Handicap Triumph for Bromo at Empire City
Bromo, the 3 to 6 favorite, dominated the Red Cross handicap at Empire City, leading most of the race and defeating St Isidore Ballad Dick Williams and Water Witch in a small field. Recount pulled a surprise in the Sprightful stakes for 2-year-olds, while a full card of races followed with multiple winners and close finishes across six more events.
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Bromo
Empire City Track
St. Isidore
Ballad
Dick Williams
Water Witch
Robinson
Brome
Dick Willams
Corydon
Dawn Star
Magancee
Troxier
Marie Henry
Rowan
Kevan
Broomvale
Collina
Lime
Artscotalus
Candy Land
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Adelaide Patricia
Buxton
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Connolly
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Empress
Sutterfly
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Troise
Mme
Precise
Lottery
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Parr
Ponce de Leon
Spectra
Bond
Ed Roche
Green Jones
Barney Shannon
Ike
Piraeus
Phocion
May Fall Meeting at the Aqueduct Track
Persistent reports circulate of a fall meeting at the Aqueduct track in New York. If a license is granted, dates may align with Havre de Grace races and follow Belmont Park’s fall season, consuming the first twelve weekdays in September. Jockey Club stewards are expected to decide soon.
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New York
Aqueduct Track
Aqueduct
Jockey Club
Conier
Havre de Grace
Belmont Park
Hourless-Khayyam race idea floats at Belmont and Saratoga
Belmont chairman would race Hourless against Omar Khayyam or other 3 year olds at Saratoga or Belmont in fall if a sweepstakes with a donated purse is offered. Matching under rules is not allowed, but a funded event could proceed with proceeds to Red Cross. Also included are detailed entries for Kenilworth and a boxing result between Chaney and Kansas.
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Rauguat Belmont
Jockey Club
Hourless
Omar Khayyam
Saratoga Springs
Belmont Park
Belmont
Wilfred Viau
Viaung
Saratoga Racing Association
Westchester Association
Mr. Belmont
Red Cross
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