Johnston Wins World Tennis Title At Forest Hills Championship
William M. Johnston of San Francisco defeated William T. Tilden II of Philadelphia in straight sets to capture the 1919 world singles championship at Forest Hills. Johnston, 25, proved superior in speed and net play, beating the defending champion 6-4 6-4 6-5 and earning the title after a long, competitive tournament that featured Australia and American contenders.
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William M. Johnston
San Francisco
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Philadelphia
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Wimbledon
Forest Hills Tennis Results Highlight Veterans and Rising Matches
The report notes Forest Hills results with players including Tien Th, A Hy, and F G Anderson among others. It mentions veteran stage progress at Hobart and Mexendria Bay with matches against F G Anderson, plus a Father and Son double. It lists Tilden, Johnston, Norris Williams, Wallace Johnson, Norman Brooks, Gerald Patterson, V Thomas and Randolph Lycett in upcoming singles and doubles contests.
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San Francisco
T. Tien Th
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A. Hy
Chapin
Tivia
Rae
Bree Ational
Tice Hobart
Mexendria Bay
F. G.anderen
New York
F. G. Anderson
Tilden
Johnston
R. Norris Williams
Boston
Wallace Johnson
Philadelphia
Norman Brooks
Gerald Patterson
Ah, V. Thomas
Randolph Lycett
Griffmen Split 50-50 with Athletics at Shibe Park
Philadelphia Sept 4 The Nationals and Athletics ended their 1919 series at Shibe Park with a 50-50 split after two games. Washington won 2 to 1 in the opener and lost 6 to 3 in the final as Walter Johnson pitched in the first game. Witt and Zinn produced key hits for the A’s while Sam Rice and Menosky led the Nationals with timely hits.
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Menoskhy
Sam Rice
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Oo Walker
Ales Strank
Thomas
Perkin Ianz
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Salladei Pais
A. Wicet
Macks Come Back In Wide Nightcap Rally
In the nightcap the Athletics surged back with a multi run burst. Burns and Strunk sparked a rally in the second as McAvoy and Charrity produced key hits. Thomas and Turner teamed for a late eighth inning scoring drive to seal the win.
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McAvoy
Mackinn
Rice
Ellerbe
Witt
Walker
Burrns
A’s
Naylor
Burrys
Turner Moe
Regular Farm Pennant Race Dope
Detroit edged toward the pennant chase as the Tigers won to move within half a game of the Indians in the American League. New York crushed Brooklyn to close the gap on Cincinnati in the National League, while the Pirates and Phillies gained ground in the first and last slots respectively.
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Giants Gain Victory When Dodgers Falter
New York won the first game of the series 5 to 1 as Brooklyn's defense faltered in the eighth inning. Mamaux pitched well until the eighth, and New York capitalized with timely hits and errors by Brooklyn. Naval Hospital nine seeks games with Rex Clarendon War Risk and other first class teams. address manager Dr. Ryan.
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Stellwagen Wins 1915 District Tennis Title at Dumbarton
Siefarde M Stellwagen of the Suburban League Argyes defeated John Temple Graves Jr of Columbia Country Club in straight sets from the Dumbarton courts to claim the 1915 District tennis title and the Star Cup for a year. Graves was runner up in 1916. The doubles saw Dudley and Hixson beat Dowd and Howenstein in the semifinals. Stellwagen and Ballinger to meet Cisse and Selden in the doubles lower half while the doubles final is set for tomorrow. Charleston notes report Faul Johnson sold to the New York Giants and Joe Schopner sold to the St. Louis Browns.
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Selden
Wise
Guilion
Knapp
Hume
Behlman
Caramittes
Cloffeps Tie Southern in Sandlot Championship Tilt
A triple steal by McBride with two out in the sixth tied the game 2 2 in a sandlot series clash between Cloffeps and Southern Railway and Navy Yard League at dusk. Hamill pitched well for Southern, Buscher struck out with the tying run aboard, and Cloffeps tied the Terminal League title duel after nine innings.
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Southern Railway
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Sterzer
War Risk and Cloffeps to Clash in City League Showdown
Managers Nelson and Crooks prepare pitching moves for a key match. Young Ernie Schafer is expected to start for the Departmental League leaders while Buck Sterber is slated to oppose War Risk to avenge a 2 to 1 loss in the prior meeting.
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Ernie Schafer
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Pirates Rally to Beat Cubs 4-3 in Tenth Inning
Pittsburgh wins a ten inning battle 4 to 3 over Chicago as Whitted doubles and scores on a squeeze in the bottom of the tenth. Chicago had loaded the bases in the inning but failed to score.
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Day's Delay Cost Nationals Services of Bill Jacobson
An injury to Johnny Tobin cost the Nationals the services of Bill Jacobson. Washington failed to claim him after waivers as Tobin’s injury opened a gap in the outfield. Jacobson hit .300 and became a major league sluggers, strengthening the Browns while Nationals lament the missed waiver.
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Nationals' Work at Bat in the Big Show
Washington club faces a pivotal period after Tobin's illness, needing to add a star outfielder and solidify infield depth for the pennant chase. Grith may drill the squad of youngsters before the season opener and consider promoting from within or adding a top-tier outfielder like Jacobson. A day altered the team’s immediate future.
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Braves Clinch Game With Rally In Eighth
Boston defeated Philadelphia 4 to 1 as the Braves broke the game open in the eighth inning with three runs on two singles a sacrifice and other plays. Scott held Philadelphia in check and Boston capitalized to secure the win.
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Ban Johnson questioned as Mays case proceeds
The hearing into the New York club’s suit against Ban Johnson focuses on whether he knew pitcher Carl Mays had been traded from Boston to New York when Johnson ordered Mays suspension. Johnson testifies he holds about 68,009 Cleveland club stock as efforts to introduce the Cleveland club constitution face opposition. the trial resumes September 11 before referee George J. Gilleaple.
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American League
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Boston Club
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Mays
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Cleveland Club
George J. Gilleaple
Tigers Rally Past Browns 6 2 in Low-Scoring Win
Detroit wins 6 2 over St Louis aided by two runs off walks and four hits. Leonard sharp at key moments limits Browns as Detroit capitalizes on passes to score twice. Slater and Cobb contribute with hits while maples passes set up scoring.
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