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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1918

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11

Paskert's Homer Lifts Cubs Over Phillies in Ninth

Philadelphia July 24 Paskert's home run in the seventh inning powered Chicago to a 5 1 win over Philadelphia The Cubs rallied late but the fielders left runners on base as Chicago edged ahead 5 1 with Paskert driving in key runs and Cravath scoring for Philadelphia in a tense late rally

Paskert CUBS Phillies Philadelphia Paskerts Chicago Javen Tos Atie

Caton Brilliant as Pirates Tie Series in 3-1 Win

Brooklyn hosts Pittsburgh in a first game of the series, Pirates win 3-1 behind Caton’s superb shortstop defense and Constock’s effectiveness. Caton saved multiple chances with difficult plays, while the Pirates capitalize on key hits and strong fielding.

Brooklyn Pittsburgh Constock Caton Carey Utshaa Mollwitz Ts Inle Pigelan Rehunidte Wheater Hioen Sigber Carey Mohecinia O'Mara Olson Margiach Lywola Schmidt Cutshaw Wrcoklyn Tirst Errom— Pitaburghe Comsta Soy Onns Internation League Toronte Peterson Ant Fisher Waldhaust Lyock Breen Fleiger Buffalo

Cards Hammer Trio Of Giant Twirlers

New York July 24 The St Louis Nationals hit three New York pitchers hard and defeated the Giants 10 to 2. Packard was hit hard but outfielders aided with twelve catches. Fisher and Hornsby led St Louis batting with multiple hits and runs, while Schupp and Hoyt worked for New York. Losing pitcher Harrison.

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Nationals Aim to Sweep Browns in St Louis Series

Washington Nationals arrive in St Louis for the opener of a series with the Browns. Weather is hot as Griffs chase third place and an improved Western trip. Browns have been tough on the Nats, with Jones having quit after the last meeting, and Jim Shaw likely to start tomorrow.

St. Louis Nationals Browns Washington Griffs Indians Red Sox Clark Griffith Fielder Jones George McBride Harry Harper Val Vicinich Griff Men Jim Shaw

Rudolph of Braves Hands Reds Ciphers in Toss

Boston July 24 Thuston defeated Cincinnati today 4 to 0 with Rudolph holding the visitors to 4 hits. J C Smith was a feature for Cincinnati as Boston tied on offense with Rughtings and Magee delivering. Regulators note pitching by Regan and Rudolph, with several double plays and base runners detailed in the box.

Boston Thuston Cincinnat Rudolph J. C. Smith Cincinnati Bosten Groh Rawhngass Tr Mager Herzog Roushef Omassey Chase Wickland Nealett O F € Smith Grifith Re Okenetchy Aikburne Wilsone Winga.e Usaurhif Caetor Jf Rudolpayp Regan Lugue Cimelomatt Ruus Rawlings Hersog J.C. Smith Wilson Ercor Magee Blackimrne Kunetehs Massey J. L Smith Blackburne B. Magee TC. Stath Bonet Cruciimti Boahim Falls oOff Stegan Ladue Hiss Smgque Rudelph Thoin

Torpedo Moves Up By Beating Tool and Miscellaneous

The Torpedo team moved into second place in the Navy Yard League by defeating Tool and Miscellaneous 7 to 0. Bryant held the losers to one hit in eight innings. Torpedo sits one and a half games behind Cloffepy and one half game ahead of Tool and Miscellaneous. Key players include Sullivan Cox Ryun and Hartes for Torpedo and Bryant for Tool and Miscellaneous, with Beasley Snow pitching for Tool and Miscellaneous.

Torpedo Navy Yard Tool and Miscellaneous Bryant Cloffepy Clofteps MAB Torpedo Sullivan Cox Seillwan Murphy Beyanty Poms Beasley Snow P Vorals Tool and Miscel Lorpeda Tiuns Tryant Skillman Stackman Strothers Rrore Sterzer Chrisensen Sativa Ryun Hart- Long Snow Tool Corpedo Hrrant Hy Snow Hallack Basts Hatlack Christensen Sullivan Balks

Engineers Win Big Over Supply Control in League Clash

The Engineers routed Supply Control 12 to 4 in the Departmental League yesterday as ten errors aided the victors. Norris and Livingston split pitching duties, with key hits from Shomo and Hartman. Tommy Murphy, famed Grand Champion horseman, has 29 campaigners in his current string.

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Baseball Seeks Extension From War Work Rules

American and National Leagues urged Gen Crowder for time to delay work or fight regulations on players until season end. Secretary Baker will decide today. If denied, major league schedules may collapse. leaders seek to keep baseball going under a revised deadline.

J. W. Fitzgerald Gen. Crowder Baker International National Commission Washington Johnson American League August Herrmann Tener National League Crowder Eddie Ainsmith Washington Citcher Tenet Scott Perry Herrmann

Johnson Receives Duluth Offer In Crowder Era

Walter Johnson, Washington pitcher, was offered at least 300 per game by Duluth in the Head of the Lakes Misaba circuit, contingent on the Crowder ruling. Telegrams went to Claude Hendrix and Henry Severeid, with Hendrix and Severeid hinting at outcome dependence. Hub Perdue joined Duluth to pitch in the new league as rival managers seek strong lineup additions. Gavvy Cravath notes over 200 career homers since starting with Los Angeles, including a homer in his debut for both Los Angeles and Philadelphia.

Duluth Minn Walter Johnson Washington Baseball Nltcher Wirch Claude Hendrix Henry Severeid St Louis Americans Crowd Hendrix Hub Perdue Philadelphia Nationals

Babe Adams May Get a Come-Back Chance

Pittsburgh officials announced Babe Adams, famed for the 1909 world series, has signed to pitch for the Pittsburgh Pirates and will report as soon as possible. Adams is 34, joined the Pirates in 1909, and last played for Kansas City in the American Association before becoming a free agent.

Pittsburgh Babe Adams Pittsburgh Pirates Adams Pirates Kansas City American Association

Robertson to lead Penn athletics and military training

Lawson Robertson, Penn track coach, is at Ottawa in a Canadian officers' training school. On return he will be director of field athletics overseeing football, baseball, and track. Penn starts a military science course modeled on West Point with graduates becoming second lieutenants.

Lawson Robertson University of Pennsylvania Ottawa A. C Penn We Point Robertson

Two Housetop Fans Save His Job in Baseball Tale

The Federal League era fades but left quirky stories. Joe Tinker recalls an announcer at a St. Louis park noticing crowds dwindle as two neighbors watched games from a rooftop daily. The megaphone man feared losing his job if the rooftop observers stopped attending. The tale highlights a lonely, year 2002 Buffalo origin for Giants catcher George Gibson, then 88, a London Ontario native who began in professional baseball with Buffalo in the old Eastern League.

Joe Tinker St. Louis Park George Gibson Giants London Ont Buffalo Club

Murray Out of Championship Singles in National Tourney

No. 4 ranked Lindley Murray will not play in the championship singles next month. The likely winner is Japan’s Ichyia Kuma gae as Murray, a chemical engineer doing war work, is sidelined. News notes cover tennis clubs in Glasgow and Otland run by schoolgirls, Emerson's junior title in Atlantic City, and debate over handicap-based national singles results.

W. H. Hotel R. Lindley Murray Ichyia Kumagae Murras Murray Glasgow Otland Gerald Emerson East Atlantic City Goddard Saunders New York Emerson Saunders U.S. Nlt

Ford Is Expert At Shattering Targets

O. N. Ford of San Jose California is a leading trapshooter past middle age. He has produced high runs totaling 80 tons of 50 or better and a peak streak of 230. In 1917 he shot 1 912 of 1 950 targets across five events. In 1915 his California high average was .3605 on 2830 targets with .7030 club score and .9567 overall. Annie Oakley recently hit 160 targets straight at New Castle New Hampshire. Frank Sloman, ex Pacific Coast star now naval aviation trainee, has gained weight making another race unlikely.

O. N. Ford San Jose Cal Ford California Frank Sloman Pacific Coast Star Naval Aviation

Mogridge of Yankees jumps to shipyard club

New York July 24 veteran pitcher George Mogridge of the New York Yankees severed ties with the club and signed with the Standard Ship Yard Company Club of Staten Island. Mogridge joined the Yankees in 1915 from the Chicago Americans. The Standard reportedly offered terms to other New York Americans as the team prepared to leave for Cleveland. Nashville July 24 Wilson Collins a Vanderbilt athlete later with the Boston NL club now in France telephoned his father that he has been commissioned lieutenant in the 3711st machine gun company.

New York George Mogridge New York American Standard Ship Yard Company Club Staten Island Mogridge Yankees Chicago Americans Standard New York Americans Cleveland Nashville Tenn Wilson, Collins Vanderbilt France Pulaski 3711St Machine Gun

Notes From Golfdom by Linksman

Agitated daughter on the golf course asks what to do as family matters loom. A $3,200 record sum paid to vicar the privilege of caddying for Mrs William Gavin in a Red Cross match with John Black of Claremont Country Club Oakland. Massachusetts Golf Association president Henry H Wilder drafted into national army. St Andrews Club Mount Vernon oldest in America maintains spring and fall events and closes in July August. USGA issues year book without handicap or eligibility list for first time since 1912 as championships suspend. Chick Evans tops amateurs raising over $190,066 in 40 matches. Jim Barnes leads pros with $75,000 in 35 contests. A Myopia course tale recalls two pros, one three feet from pin, ball rims cup, rolls into long grass and is never found.

William A. Gavin Metropoltan John Black Claremont Country Club Oakland Cal Red Cross Henry H. Wilder Massachusetts Golf Association National Army St. Andrew's Golf Club Mount Lfone N. Y America Chick Evans Jim Barnes

Soccer Leads as France's National Sport After British Troop Influx

French interest in soccer grows beyond civilians and regiments with British soldiers elevating the game. France hosts many clubs and international cup ties with Belgium Scotland Wales and Ireland. The sport’s popularity stems from footwork and accessibility for beginners. Also, Knapp and Dudley of Princeton won a postponed No 2 doubles match in the Saburbem League 6-? to 4-6.

England France Belgium Tongland Scotland Wales Ireland Knapp and Dudley Princeton Alexander and Beadle Euclid

Enfilade wins knickerbocker handicap at empire city

The Knickerbocker handicap at Empire City saw Enfilade, ridden by a conserv-ing ride, seize the lead early and win by five lengths from Jusquau Bout with Matinee Idol close for third. Papp, carrying 128 pounds, finished last after a strong start, with Recount fourth and Jusquau Bout and Matinee Idol placing. Multiple races on the card featured close finishes and favored runners, including Yurucari and Sea Pirate in early events.

New York Papp George W. Loft Empire City M. L. Schwartz Enfilade Andrew Miller Joseph EK Widener Jusquau Bout Cleveland Enfillade Matinee Idol Recount Cave Run R Simpson Earl Langden Irish Maid Langdon Walla Youneed Metaggart Kay Ensor Home Sweet Home Huxton Jack of Spaden Pool Elson Square Set Kewple O Neil Magnetite Starry Banner Mise Bryn Marchmont Minto 2d A Collins Serond Dan Aplin Mintresa Dolly Gamecock Knickerbocker Buxton Sande Mien Tecount Ales WiMrhy Slace Purre Raearolds R. Simpson Collins Ami Mr. Specs Ed Candihee Leoneldia Mellora Masque Boy Blue Paganini el Mahdi Approval Dawn Star Onfco Comfort Pitz Stilette Scouts Randel Nanette Flack Dahinda Joan of Arc Lillian Shaw Julia Bean Marie Connell

Plan a Big Athletic Field for Navy Men

The Great Lakes Naval Training Station aims to build a 6000 seat stadium, an amphitheater, and a quarter mile track to develop boxing and athletic prowess under Surg. J. B. Kaufman and Ensign Kennedy. They have organized extensive boxing programs with 3000 contests and only one corner mishap. Fundraising will rely mainly on the Jackies to fund this facility.

Great Lakes Naval Training Station United States J. B. Kaufman Ensign Kennedy Kaufman Naval Station Jackies Ts Hase &Qasiermile

Takes Five Heats To Decide Stake Winner At Toledo

In Toledo Ohio on July 24 Tommy Murphy won two of three Grand Circuit races driving Arte Guy and The Problem In straight heats. The $5,900 Fort Miami trot event required five heats with Esperanza winning the third and fifth, Blanche Carter taking the fourth, and Berths Metiuire clocking the second fastest heat.

Toledo Ohio Tommy Murphy Arte Guy Geers Trek Reaper Fort Miami

May arrest Fulton as draft delinquent in Fury bout town

Harrison New Jersey July 24 Fred Fulton Minnesota aspirant for heavyweight title has been classed a draft delinquent and may be taken into custody on advice of Henry Wise of local draft board No 125 New York City Fulton is to face Jack Dempsey in an eight round bout here Saturday night The letter says Fulton failed to appear for physical examination and the board referred the case to the attorney general Fulton was placed in Class 1A for non essential occupation

Harrison Fred Fulton Minnesota Ienry S Wise New York City Fulton Jack Dempsey Wise Fulton Vwarrison Board Wise

Use His Head Or Bowermen Headed Down

George Gibson recalls a Giants Pirates game where Frank Bowerman batted as pinch hitter. Teaches McGraw ordered Camnitz to throw a curve inside and Bowerman leaned to let it pass, the ball hit him on the head, and he toppled over. Bowerman later quipped he used his head up there.

George Gibson Giants Pirates Frank Bowerman McGraw Teches Gibson Bowerman Frank Mac

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