Dempsey Knocks Out Fulton in 23 Seconds
Newark July 27 Jack Dempsey stops Fred Fulton in 23 seconds of the first round in an eight round bout advancing as the leading heavyweight challenger. Dempsey quickly dominated Fulton with jolting combinations and a decisive finish. Fulton was unable to answer as Dempsey claimed rapid victory and rising status in boxing.
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Jess Says He'd Like to Battle Dempsey
A garbled report notes Jess Louis a famed fighter expressing desire to box Jack Dempsey. The fragment hints at faded plans, competition talk, and uncertain outcomes amid wartime era context.
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Greb Majors Use New Jersey Grounds On Sundays
An agreement among the National and American Leagues and the International League lets New York major teams play Sunday games at a Hoboken area park in New Jersey. International League schedules will precede these by Newark or Jersey City clubs to share receipts. Major Leagues push games to earlier dates with a shortened schedule.
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Giants Acquire Clymer And Two Minors In Deal
The Giants purchased pitcher Clymer and two other minor leaguers from a trio of American teams. The move strengthens the roster as camp action continues with players like Lee and Humphrey featuring in recent exhibition games. Joe Boeing played center field for the winners as two teams are set to meet again today.
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Dumbarton Club District Title Tennis Tournament
Dumbarton Club hosts a four district championship tennis event at the Dumbarton Club courts starting Saturday August 1. Samuel Herrick, captain of the Net team at Georgetown Club, announced the fundraiser benefits the War Department Commission on Training Camp Activities for service members. Singles and doubles will be played, with additional singles if entries suffice. modest prizes are offered.
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Samuel Herrick
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War Department
World Series Doubtful Says Tener President
John K Tener president of the National Baseball League says the world series is doubtful this year. He notes Secretary Baker’s work or fight rule may not apply to players until September 1 and suggests leagues may pause or adjust play to enlist players for war effort.
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Plans for baseball season amid wartime orders declared unlikely
Herrmann says new plans for baseball are unlikely as wartime work orders limit changes. The season will run as scheduled to its appointed end with games possibly shifted to a later meeting to decide details.
Torpedoes Close to Navy Yard Lead in Baseball Bout
The Torpedoes edged to a narrow win over the Kenyon Street club, with linesmen noting key hits by Christensen and Bryant. St. George’s Strothers and Lafferty delivered strong defensive plays as Sherry, Bryant, and Rubnert contributed at the plate during a tightly contested game near the Navy Yard. The mine battalion team from Camp Leath, tied to American University, touts a top Washington area program and invites nines of strength to schedule games.
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Meigs Nine Wins in Eleven Innings in Amateur Battle
Meigs Nine defeated Army Medical School nine 9 to 8 in eleven innings at American League Park as a Red Cross benefit. Rochford starred for Meigs, Finnegan pitched the eleventh to seal victory amid lively rallies and fielding miscues, drawing about 600 fans.
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Captain of Georgia Nine Takes On Extra Duties
A Georgia University baseball captain has joined the Arms and Navy department as physical director. He will perform duties at the Vensacale station during the draft period. Westbrook, though draft age, remains a minor and cannot serve.
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Mogridge and Miller Stay with Yankees Amid Trade Talks
New York reports that George Mov erridge and Elmer Miller of the Yankees did not leave for the standard shipbuilding plant at Kim Park Staten Island. They claim permission to remain in the city as fate of baseball unfolds. Rinses Young of the Giants is noted as a rare NL hitter capable of hitting to any field.
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Standard Shipbuilding
Kim Park
Staten Island
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Baseball Standings and Yesterday Results Brief
American League standings show Boston leading with 56 wins and 36 losses, followed by Cleveland 52 42 and Washington 50 41. Yesterday’s results: Washington beat St Louis 1 0, Cleveland defeated New York 7 6, Boston topped Chicago 6 4, Philadelphia over Detroit 6 8. Today’s games list Washington at St Louis, Philadelphia at Detroit, New York at Cleveland, Boston at Chicago.
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Nationals in position to give Red Sox real fight
The 1918 pennant race tightens as Washington and Boston push for the top with 32 games left on the schedule plus four postponements. Babe Ruth's bat powers the Red Sox while the Nationals rely on steady pitching and key victories over Cleveland, Chicago, and Detroit to close the gap.
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Indians Win Double-Over New York In Tenth Inning
Cleveland, Ohio July 87. A double by Johnston and a Turner single in the tenth gave Cleveland a 7 to 6 victory over New York. Final line shows key hits by Graney Chapman Hyatt and Johnston with Ragby and Brennan also contributing.
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Reds Win Two From Phils One Shutout
The Cincinnati Reds defeated Philadelphia twice, taking the opener 14 to 0 and the nightcap 3 to 0. Kezan limited the Phillies to four singles in the second game as Cincinnati built a commanding lead, with Magee and Roush delivering key early runs. The two wins give Cincinnati a strong doubleheader performance against Philadelphia.
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DOYLE'S ERROR LEADS TO GIANTS' DOWNFALL
New York Tutle 27 Pittsburgh defeated New York today 8 to 4 as Pirates scored five runs in the seventh after Doyle’s error. Demaree allowed 9 hits in 7 innings, Miller the winner, Demaree the loser, with Schupp in relief for Pittsburgh and Kennedy.
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Vaughn in Form and Cubs Defeat Braves
Vaughn held Boston to four hits and Chicago won 7 to 1. J Smith misplayed a ball in the first inning allowing four runs. George relieved Rudolph after the fourth and kept Chicago ahead. Merkle and Barber produced key hits as the Cubs rolled to victory over the Braves in Boston.
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Matteson in another jinx breaking role
St Louis July 27 Ed Matteson pitched the Nationals to a near 3-1 victory over the Browns. He was master through eight and allowed only five hits and one walk until the ninth inning. Four pitchers followed, two rookie relievers struggled, but the late run came after one out in the ninth.
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Madden Wile Auction Yearling for Griff's Camp Fund
Special to The Wanhlatton Peat Scrows reports Madden from John E B Madden will auction a high bred yearling at Saratoga on August 3 with proceeds going to the Griffith bat and ball fund. He expects to raise at least $4,000. Nationals close their play here tomorrow with Ayers and Wright likely pitching. A 2 bat scramble is planned before tomorrow's game. Griffith directed his club from the bench as government officials sanction baseball until September amid war plant desertion fears.
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Rally by Red Sox in seventh wins game
Chicago July 27 Beaton drove Shellenback from the mound in a seventh inning rally to take the lead and win 6 to 4 for Boston. Hooper Murphy and Gandil contributed, with Chicago errors and stolen bases noted.
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Cards Beat Brooklyn In Doubleheader Pitchers Duel
Brooklyn and St Louis split a July 27 doubleheader with the Cardinals taking the second game 22 to 7 after a 2 to 2 tie in the opener. Six double plays paced the first game, four by the visitors. Cardinals racked 26 hits in the blowout, led by Fisher Bronkie and Paulette with multi hit performances.
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Macks Defeat James as Army Call Looms
In a 5 to 3 Detroit loss Philadelphia built its runs in the first and ninth innings. James, who pitched for Detroit, received orders from his draft board at Ann Arbor to report at Camp Custer tomorrow. Line totals show Philadelphia with 9 hits and 8 errors. Detroit 7 hits and 7 errors.
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