Clarendon Opens With Early Lead In Amateur Series
Clarendon defeated Army Mericos 4 to 2 as four runs in the first inning sparked the win. Marines salvaged a 3 to 1 victory over Commerce, scoring four runs in the seventh inning. Capital Publishers and War Risk face off this afternoon at American League Park, followed by Operations and Rex A. G. at Fifteenth and H NE. First pitch set for 3:13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarendon
Army Mericos
Marines
Commerce
Capital
War Risk
American League Park
Rex A. G
H_ streets
Calaman
Martin Gladden
Pasg'Hay
Clarke
Suuusasa
Peters
Sorrigmy
Sinugleton
Rune—Caldman
Pasquella
Bigler
Soloman
Wood
Martin
Rheinbold
Fegan
Sevrien
Gladen
Cobb
Sovtign
Smith
Singleton
Sovrign
Tnnings
Waldman
Stigier
Thomas
Rheinbald
Fourth Naval District Tops Fifth in Naval Baseball Series
Philadelphia on September 5 sees the Fourth Naval District beat the Fifth Naval District 2 to 2 in the opening game of a best of three. Brick Melinnis delivered the decisive hit, mirroring his brother Stuffy’s earlier heroics for the Boston Red Sox in Chicago. Battery for the Fifth was Aldridge Krueger, and for the Fourth McKenty Schellenberger.
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Philadelphia
Naval District
Fifth Naval District
Creat Kes Naval Training Line
Brick” MelInnis
Stuffy
Boston Red Sox
Chicago
Aldridge
Krueger
McKenty
Schellenberger
Camp Gordon Welcomes Baseball Figures for Military Duty
Atlanta sources report William Wambsganss former Cleveland American second baseman has arrived at Camp Gordon for service. Also en route are Bob Shawkey of the New York Yankees and Ray Schalk of the Chicago White Sox, expected within days.
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Atlanta
Williarm Wambsganss
Cleveland Americans
Camp Gordon
Bob Shawkey
New York Yankees
Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Rival Pilots Clash as Cubs Rally in Boston Test
Chicago manager Fred Mitchell praised Ruth’s pitching after a strong Cubs showing against the Red Sox. Harrow of Boston credited Ruth, hinted at starting Ruth again in the rematch, with Mays or Bush as likely starters.
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Chicago
Fred Mitchell
Cubs
Ruth
Red Sox
Tyler
Tody
Hed Sox
Harrow
Boston
Hoston
Mays
Bush
Magnates Call for Baseball Shutdown During War
Chicago September magnates at the world series agree interest in professional baseball has waned for the war duration. They say adjournment would be advisable even without War Department mandate as public interest shifts overseas. Phil Ball of the St. Louis Americans cites $8,200 losses if closure had followed Ban Johnson’s suggestion.
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Chicago
War Department
Phil Ball
St. Louis Americans
Ban Johnson
Browns
James E Ten Eyck to Marry in Syracuse
Syracuse veteran coach James F Ten Eyck, longtime head of Syracuse University rowing teams and director of the Duluth Boat Club crews, plans to marry Miss Olive Randall, professor of the school of oratory and fine arts, this September. He is 45 years old.
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Syracuse
N. Y
James F
Giants Manager Seeks France Games for Troops
John McGraw, Giants manager, aims to take two baseball teams to France to entertain soldiers behind the lines. The effort hinges on the government’s position regarding a Knights of Columbus request to exempt 30 professional players for overseas service.
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John ¢. McGraw
Giants
France
Knights of Columbus
Doubles Title Match At Dumbarton Incomplete
Doyle and Seller and Herrick and Parlnton led 6-3 3-1 6-4 5-5 in the District doubles championship on the Dumbarton Club courts yesterday. The match will resume this afternoon. Stone Tallies dominated the fourth set, Doyle and Seller winning after a long rally. A default advanced Earl Dodge to the semifinals of the canapilation singles to meet Geer, with Howenstein awaiting the final.
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Doyle
Seller
Herrick
Parlnton
Dumbarton Club
Yesterdex
Stone
Earl Dodge
Geer
Owen Howenstein
Boston Becomes Favorite To Win World Series
Chicago Sept. 5. The Red Sox won over the Cubs in Boston, boosting Boston to the series favorite. Mays to pitch for Boston, Ruth applauded at bat, and several notable plays highlighted the tense game as spectators watched war planes and a Star Spangled Banner moment.
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J. W. Bitsgerald
Chicago
Red Sox
Cubs
Cearl Maya
Boston
Tyler
Mays
Ruth
Receipts Fall Sharply From World Series Opener
Chicago reports the first game of the world series drew 19,274 fans, about 13,000 fewer than last year’s opener at Comiskey Park. Receipts totaled $30,348, less than half of 1917’s take, with box seats at $3 versus $5. Players and club shares are listed, along with National Commission portions, comparing 1918 and 1919 figures.
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Chicago
Witen
Comiskey Pari
Giants
White Sox
National Commission
MISS BJURSTEDT TO PLAY HERE OCTOBER 5
Miss Molla Bjurstedt the national women's tennis champion and Miss Marion Zinderstein of Boston, a top ranking player, will play at the Columbia Country Club on October 5 in singles mixed and women's doubles. Proceeds go to the National Women's War Relief Association fund.
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Molla Bjurstedt
Marion Zinderstein
Boston
Columbia Country Club
National Women's War Relief Association Fund
Flower jinx on Cubs in opener of World Series
Chicago Sept 5 The Cubs lost the opening World Series game to the Boston Red Sox 1 0 in 1 hour 50 minutes The Flower jinx greeted Fred Mitchell as bouquets were presented before the game Ruth out pitched Vaughn and Stuffy McInnis drove in the deciding run The Cubs failed to deliver when it mattered and Mitchell may rethink the flower gift gamble
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J. W. Fitzgerald
Chicago
Cubs
Fred Mitchell
Beteena
Ip Noore
Meteo
Soaron
MS Peate
Hooper
Stromsk
Jim Vaughn
Watteman
Mitchell
MecInsis
Scott
Babe Ruth
Thomas
Eld Agmew
Barrow
Huth
Wotela
AR. H. PO
EL Finck
Holiocher
Mann
Kiliifer
Vaughn
O'Farrello
Denis
Boston
Klin—MelInnis
Hollacher
Steink
von Ruth
Flack
Hy Huth
Hildebrand
Klemp
Owens
Sox
Wallis
Ruth
Baltimore
Cub
Red Sox
Shean
Whiteman
McInnis
Sunny Slope Colt Sold for Over 25000 at New York Sale
New York on September 5 Sunny Slope a B year old colt by Astronomer Neva W was sold by owner trainer William Martin to Beech Stable. The sale price was not disclosed but reported to exceed 25000.
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New York
Astronomer Neva W
William Martin
Beech Stable
Detailed account of first big clash on field
Hooper greeted by cheers as he stepped to the plate in a tense game. Pitch by pitch action fills the innings with hits, fumbles, steals, and strategic moves. Picks, Merkle, Vaughn, Strunk, and Ruth feature in a marathon debut and key plays as the scoreboard shifts. Strong fielding and baserunning create a gripping sequence through the early frames and into the seventh inning.
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Ruth
Flack
Hollacher
Cubs
Mann
Hooper
Pasket
Merkle
Mitchell
Pick
Paskett
Charley Deal
Ruths
Vaughn
Wee
Shean
Texas
Chicago
Kilili
Plack
McInnis- Mann
Paskert
Whiteman
Enning
Strunk
Scott
Deal
Whitteman
Thomas
Agnew
Bush
McInnis
Fairy Wand Foul, Hollister Victory Reversed At Belmont Park
Fairy Wand first across the line was disqualified for fouling. Hollister awarded the autumn heavyweight handicap win with Ima Wrank taking place. Papp received show money as judges ruled in Belmont Park race dated September 5.
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Belmont Park
Holi
Fairy Wand
Ima Wrank
Flags
Papp
Hollister
A. EK
Macomber
Qily War Kiss
Lillian Shaw
John E. Madden
Moccesin II
Toppy Niz
Whist II
Max Keadows
Brand
North Star
Contender
Clark M Wins Two Races at Timonium Fair
Clark M energized the Timonium fair crowd by winning the fourth race at odds and finishing the nightcap at 2 to 1. This gives six straight victories for Clark M, with prior wins at Marlboro and earlier in the week. Willie Allen suffered a steeplechase fall but was bruised only. Dave Campbell faced a disqualification after a late move. The card included multiple races with purses and various placements for Eunice, Genial, Ferlime, and others, along with entries and scratches.
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George Whiteman
Boston
Cubs
Invaders
Timonium
Nover
Clark
Faker
Allen
Dave
Fiesy Bace
Todor Dimi
Dominick
Eunice
R. Ryan
Genal
Igeewaon
Lola
Catdome
Alwa F
Boy Bie
Marchmont
D. Hoffman
Great Dolly
BP. Ryan
Mety Jubiles
Dominich
Ebay
Maxim's
Disturber
Get Up
Bolly O
Jubal
Algardi
W. Daly
Streight
Outlaw
Fricker
Loch Earn
KE. Landry
Biasrk Amber
Loulie Love
Dave Campbell
Clark M
Eddie Henry
Foden
Frasculo
D- Hoffman
Ampere II
Jefferson Club
Francia
Hace
Fountain Fay
Front Royal
Ric ‘Oo
Ryan
Tine
Rara Vosner
General Nivelle
Thrill
C. Jackson
J. P. Ryan
Camba
King Tuscan
Birdman
Rosemary
Abo
Sven Oe
Orion
G. Dawson
J. Dominick
Delancey
Nettie Walcutt
Thoroughbred Races Described With Weights and Stall Numbers
Weather clear and track fast as the daily card lists six races for 2- to 6-year-olds and up with claiming and selling allowances. Horses include Wingold, Peep Sight, Starry Tanner, Impartiality, Mose limp, and others, with weights ranging roughly 87 to 212 pounds and six furlongs to a mile per race.
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War Machine
Reral Lads
Jeweler
Wingold
Broom Toddler
Starry Tanner
Enone
Mr. Specs
Romer
Maggie Maitland
Delaware
Balustrade
Tapagear
Antoinette Fimp
Allowannve
Cardome
General
Mies Franes
Theophile V
Servia
Miles
Darkey
Toebearn
Carl
Melos
Bitix
Jefferson Club
Tq Farlongn
Prekaing
Roadmaster
Ocean Prince
Freda Johnson
Hallie O'Dar
Casaba
Dr. Swords
Ray O'Light
Longe
G. M. Johnson
General Nivelle
Hops
Chilenote Edges in Charter Oak Purse Trot
In Hartford on September 7 Chilenote the Canadian chestnut mare driven by Tommy Murphy won the Charter Oak purse for 312 trots. Hollywood Kate beat Alma Forbes for second in the clone heat. Brescia and Lord Stout captured other events with close margins and fast times.
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Hartford
Conn
Tommy Murphy
Charter Oak
Alma Forbes
Townsend Ackerman
Hollywood Kate
Dodge Kentucky Farm
June Rod
Geers
Brescia
Bingara
Lord Stout
Jeanette Speed
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Ace Men's Wear
Dunlap
Wallington
Sidney West, Inc
Stein-Blech Clothes
B.H.O.A
Parks
Army Medicos
Rune—Beleo
Giebel Carrol Davidson
Congers
Stewart
Giebel
Davidson
McMahon
Phipps
Welters
Bates
Medicos
Emmer
Brother “Brick
Knox
Stinemetz
James E. Ten Eyck
WGRAW
Killifera
Killifer
Lake Front
Miss Bjurstedt
A. S
Coptbright
International News Service
M’manus
Duke
Innis
Pass
Pasker
Hing
Cats
Ayway
Shean Cae
Merkie
Sinal
O’ferrall
McCabe
Ruthins
Hadlacher
Fick
MeIkis
Merkis
Tao
Wack
Wiack
Yhomas
Kulifer
Meliints
Faskert
Vallerhn
O'Farrell
Fairy
Nightausk
Rabingen
Currency
Johnson
Water War
Callahan
Lito
Max Meadows
Byers
Brand Iimp
Earth ‘Star
Barret
Toppy Nix
Rach—Parne
Slater
Plaviada
Dahinde
Walls
County Kerry
Far Beyond
Rester
Umbata
Unwine Child
Ima Frank
Hanover
Kelsay
Welling
Tve Mailes
Garbage
G. Preece
Kiderken
Hansen
A. Collins
Fist
Merry Princess
Gold Wave
Lucky Lady
la Belafre
Sefter
Karlocker
Plarenzi
Bindoostun
Nan Kooeki
Madam Byng
Wonderman
John Powers
Toombeola
Richmond
Hendicap
Whiner
Master
Tom McTaggart
the Hecht Co. Clothes Shop
Pncreteys
Exide Battery Depots, Inc
St. N. W
Franklin
Exide
Horn Ic
Seventh
Reed
Gardald
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