Signs-Tipping Charges Roil Baseball Debate In New York
The Ney York Americans face intensified scrutiny over alleged signs tipping. Hugh Fullerton offers to produce affidavits from American League players to prove the practice and calls for an open inquiry. The piece notes related ownership changes at Cleveland and praises Bud Somers’ league leadership while detailing team prospects and travel plans.
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Tigers Sign Three Young Pitchers As Camp Pushes On
Detroit dispatch reports Nelson Navin and scouts bring in three hopeful arms to bolster the Tigers. Earl Wilson from Elgin Indiana will join after Jennings returns. Malachi Kittredge, Jimmy Casey and Sheets from Regina and Loudell of Waco Texas are slated to report within a week after a two inning one to one tie against San Antonio highlighted a recent showcase.
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Johnson denied entry for exhibition at Indianapolis speedway
Special to The Washington Post Indianapolis July 26 Jack Johnson sought to enter his high power car for September races but was refused. His representatives asked for an exhibition run but C G Fisher, president of the speedway company, announced Johnson would not be allowed to exhibit. No reason given, but white drivers reportedly object to "a negro thumper" on the track.
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Johnson Gets Off Easy In Court Not Guilty
New York July 26 Jack Johnson champion boxer walked from court after being found not guilty of obstructing a highway with his automobile. He quipped that he was usually fined for speeding and that this time he was fined for standing still, but was let off. He called the law a curious business.
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Cricketers Draw In Ottawa German Town Match
The Ottawa Cricket Club and the German town Cricket Club at Mannheim ended in a draw. Ottawa led with 245 in the first innings, the local side reached 161 in their first innings, and Ottawa declared on 118 for six. German Town, chasing, were 11x for 2 when time was called.
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Johnson and White Pitch Finale In See Saw Win
A seesaw baseball game ends 2 1 as Chicago wins thanks to timely fielding and a ninth inning catch by Freddie Parent. Johnson and White stalemated each other with strong innings while Schaefer supplied Nationals only constant power. Chicago capitalized on two sixth and eighth inning chances. Washington stranded runners despite opportunities to tie it late.
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Red Sox Trim St Louis In Final Of Series
Boston beat St Louis 6 to 4 in a Dallas series finale. Five runs came in early innings on free hitting as Hall relieved Karger after a rough fifth. Gardner hit a homer for Boston while Wallace and Griggs led the St Louis attack. Attended by 1 hour 36 minutes.
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Nationals and Athletics Series Set as Detroit Trip Looms
Nationals head to Philadelphia after a home game, with Gray slated to pitch opener against the Athletics and Walker for the series. Chicago left town. Detroit arrives today. The game featured mishaps, late rallies, and defensive miscues as Washington chased White in his hometown. Parent and Johnson provided key hits and throws amid a string of base on balls and misplays, with Purtell and Tannehi contributing in the middle innings.
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Cobb's Homer Wins Trade Benefits in Tigers Yankees Duel
New York and Detroit split a double header as Cobb's eighth inning home run broke Walters' finger and sparked a pitchers' duel between Donovan and Warhop. Detroit won the opener by 1 run. the Yankees tied the twin bill with a separate game, while Cleveland drifted from Philadelphia in a tied three and three series. Briscoe Lord starred in the Athletics Naps double header, with Lord adding multiple extra-base hits.
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Doves Nose Out Brooklyn in Hard Fought Contest
Brooklyn fell to Boston 2 to 1 as Boston pitchers Mattern and Rucker held the line. Abbatelchio, Sweeney, and Rucker provided the offense, while Brooklyn secured pitcher Grabble to bolster their staff as they chase a late-season push.
Kilfoyl Quits Naps With League From Start
Charles W. Somers becomes sole owner of the Cleveland baseball club by buying Kilfoyl’s half, reorganizes the company with himself as president and Barnard as vice president, and plans to add young players while McGuire remains manager. Rumor of Fielder Jones buying an interest is denied.
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White Leads Pirates to 5-2 Victory Over Phillies
White starred for Pittsburgh with a two base hit and two RBIs as the Pirates defeated Philadelphia 5 to 2. Wild throws by Byrne and Flynn kept the game closer than the Pirates dominance suggested, and all eight Pittsburgh hits were spread among four players.
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Polo team coming to America to defend cup
London July 26 The Hurlingham club will send a polo team to America next spring to challenge Whitney's title at the end of May. Captain Hardress Lloyd has chosen seven players including Buckmaster and R N Grenfell and may invite others. Six weeks of practice in America are planned before the matches. York Pa July 2 Lefty George of the York tri State club sold to St Louis NL club. He will join after the Tri State season.
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Berger Tells Old Story Of Jeffries Johnson Rematch
New York reports Sam Berger and promoter Jack Gleason arrived from Chicago discussing a Jeffries Johnson rematch. Berger urged Jim Jeffries to try again to win back supporters, citing training form and a potential price drop in coal. Gleason hinted at a possible London Paris or Sydney bout if promoters push for a limited rematch.
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American Boat Home First Beats St Lawrence in Seawanhaka Cup
American Boat Home First defeats the St Lawrence of Royal St Lawrence Yacht Club by 4 minutes 48 seconds on a triangular course in the first leg of the Seawanhaka Cup defense for the Manchester Yacht Club. Heavy rain, gear trouble on the St Lawrence, and a late gaff line failure shaped the race.
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Larned Meets Touchard in Metropolitan Tennis Title
The indoor champion Gus Touchard and national title holder W A Larned prepare for the metropolitan championship final at the West Side Tennis Club in New York. The match, postponed four months after Larned strained a leg, will settle the indoor and outdoor titles with both players in strong recent form.
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