Griffs Triumph Over Slipping Yanks at Park
Washington beats New York 6 to 2 as Griffs dominate early with Love’s wildness and Lavan’s two-base throw. Shaw fans look on while Baker and Fournier boost Washington offense, Perez? not relevant. Walters saves later runs and Shanks adds a late single.
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Duke Kahenamoku Sets Indoor YMC A 60 Yard Record
Duke Kahenamoku established another swimming record by covering 60 yards in the indoor tank at the YMC A in New London Connecticut in 4245 seconds. The time is within four-fifths of a second of the world record.
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Cleveland and Chicago battle in listless 2-1 game
Cleveland beat Chicago 2 to 1 as Speaker drives in a run and O Neill adds a triple. Both sides move runners late but base running miscues limit scoring. Chicago ties late but falls short as Cleveland pitchers hold.
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Griffins Failing to Narrow Trail to Tribe in Series
The Nationals could not reduce the Indians’ second place lead as the Griffs lost ground while the Tribe overwhelmed the White Sox. Fournier collected three safe hits but was thwarted by a baserunning mistake. Shaw kept the visitors at bay and the Yankees headlined the day with two games upcoming as Pratt and Lavan spark plays.
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Griffs Must Win Remaining Games to Place Second
The article explains the Griffs must win their remaining games while the Indians lose today to avoid falling behind. If the Tribe wins today, Washington trails by one and a half games. even sweeping the Athletics tomorrow won’t move them into second. A single loss by Cleveland or a Griffs win only alters the chase marginally.
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Red Sox Clinch Pennant With Victory Over Macks
Boston clinched the American League pennant by winning the first game of a doubleheader 6 to 1 over Philadelphia as Ruth starred and Watson pitched a full game in the second, a 1 to 0 Philadelphia win. Catches by Jamieson and Gardner highlighted the day.
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Sluggers lift St Louis over Detroit in opener
St Louis bats stay hot as Bard and Tobin lead a 9 run output. Detroit managed only six, while St Louis plated nine in a 9 to 6 victory. Key hits from Tobin Lister and Smith fueled the rally.
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Soldiers to stage vast military athletic carnival at Harvard
A massive athletic carnival is planned for September 7 at Harvard Stadium Boston under the War and Navy Departments training camp commissions. Representatives from every military and naval camp in New England will participate with thousands of entries anticipated and many serving athletes expected. President Wilson has been invited to attend.
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Juniors in Form in District Play at Dumbarton Club
In the District tennis tournament on the Dumbarton Club courts, juniors challenged seniors in seven finished matches before rain halted play. Notable results include Ballinger vs Dodge and Lenton and Doyte advancing, with several matches left unfinished due to weather.
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Eternal Runs a Great Race to Win Hopeful at Saratoga
At Saratoga on a clouded day immense crowds watched the Hopeful Stakes. Eternal, ridden by Schuttinger, overcame a late challenge from War Marvel and Daydue to a rail opening, winning by three lengths in a dramatic finish. Jockey Lunsford protested claiming foul, but stewards upheld Eternal’s victory.
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Weather halts swimmers in Chicago diving meet
Due to rough seas only the Central 4 A. TY diving contests were completed today while swimming races were postponed to tomorrow. W. F. Hesn of the CA finished poorly in the men's diving championship, and Miss A. Smith, unattached, won the women's event.
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Shipyard Teams Will Keep Baseball Alive
War era baseball moves to shipyards as Philadelphia and New York shipbuilders form a five game series. Charles M. Schwab will pitch opening ball in Philadelphia with games alternating between Philadelphia and the Polo Grounds New York. Teams represent Philadelphia and New York districts competing for a trophy donated by William G. Coxe of the Emergency Fleet Corporation.
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Seals and Newton Tie for Virginia Golf Title
Lynchburg Virginia August 81 Pope Seale of the Hermitage Club Richmond and B M Newton of the Country Club of Virginia Richmond tied for the individual state championship with 169 in the Virginia State golf tournament opening here today. The tie will be played off Monday when the team championship also will be decided.
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Virginia football plan praised amid retrenchment trend
The University of Virginia outlines a prudent football plan for the coming season, urging other Southern colleges to join in leaner athletic spending. Officials expect buoyant football interest, while clubs like Georgetown may refrain from fielding a varsity team. Camps add polo to activities at Camp Wheeler as Labor Day crowds loom for major league games.
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