National League declines to draft minor league players this season
New York sent 17 club owners to a meeting in John Heydier's office where executives discussed temporarily abrogating the National Agreement. The league will refrain from drafting minor league players and will not honor territorial rights of the old International League, with further actions to be decided within 70 days.
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New National Commission Chairman Sought for Baseball
A new chairman for the national commission will replace August Herrmann. The Cincinnati club president and President Heydler stated support for a candidate with no financial or other ties to any club.
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Indians Rout Griff s 12 to 3 As Leonard confronts fan
Indians beat the Griffs 12 to 3 in a rough game. Joe Leonard chased a taunting fan after a seventh inning outburst, then left the field with the authorities. Shaw Harper Fisher and Bagby pitched for the Indians. Griffs tied late but could not overcome the early deficit. Jordan of Buffalo signed by Nationals. L McAlee’s jockey license revoked by New York Jockey Club.
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White Sox and Indians battle for pennant in tight AL race
The White Sox and Indians won yesterday keeping the American League title undecided. Chicago needs one more victory to clinch, while New York climbed toward third place after beating Detroit. AL standings show Chicago 87 46, Cleveland 80 62, New York 72 58, Detroit 75 58, Washington 58 86. Yesterday’s results included Cleveland over Washington and New York over Detroit. Today’s games feature Cleveland at Washington, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Detroit at New York, and Chicago at Boston.
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White Sox edge Boston in tense series opener
Chicago beat the world champions 3 to 2 as Cicotte scattered seven hits. Ruth, Risberg and E Collins starred with two notable double plays by Collins. Gandil doubled, Risberg's fly moved him to third, and Schalck driven in the winning run in the eighth.
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Yankees Slug Behind Mogridge And Win 7-0
New York wins at Polo Grounds 7 to 0 as Mogridge holds Detroit to no hits. Boland and Cunningham give up runs while the Yankees’ bats explode, with key hits from Pipp, Lewis, and Pratt. Rows-Vick, Peckinpaugh, and Bodie contribute in offense. Detroit stranded baserunners throughout.
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Strangers Top Browns In Nil Victory In St Louis Series Opener
Philadelphia, Sept 19 Wingo and Sisler spark a 3 2 win over St Louis in the series opener. Wingo belts a fourth hit a triple in the eighth to tie and Griffin scores the decisive run on Galloway single. J Walker makes first appearance for Phils while Noyes moves to Chicago via waivers.
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McLeod and Barnes Advance to PGA Final in New York
Jim Barnes the Western Open champion and Fred McLeod the 1908 national titleholder won semifinal matches at Engineers Country Club in Realyn New York to set up a 36 hole final. Barnes defeated Bob MacDonald 4 up 4 to play while McLeod beat George McLean 3 up 2 to play after leading by two after the morning round.
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Nagle Wins Moore Golf Trophy At Bannockburn
J C Nagle won the Moore loving cup at Bannockburn Golf Club finishing 72 holes with a net 291 on a 12 handicap. J T Harris was second in class A with 293, T J W Brown second handicap 12 posted 295, Romen led class B with 288. F B Moise won the consolation in the John Henry Alva Williams event, beating B Custus 3 up. Banockburn’s annual championship begins October 5 with a qualification round and a large entries field expected.
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Cooper's Wild Pitch Helps Giants To Win
In Pittsburgh on Sept 19 Nehl and Cooper pitched well but a wild pitch by Cooper allowed two New York runs as the Giants defeated Pittsburgh 14 to 2. Whitted driven by Barbare and Hirauff base running sparked the New York offense with key hits and runs.
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White Sox Need Only One Game For Flag
Chicago on September 19 reports a flood of reservation requests for World Series games between the Cincinnati Nationals and the Chicago White Sox. All tickets must be ordered by mail with no personal requests honored at the park. The Sox need just one win in seven remaining games to clinch the pennant, even if Cleveland wins out. Reservations cover three games with a four-ticket limit per game, and staff work into the night handling mail and deliveries.
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Hogg Holds Cards as Phillies Chase May in St Louis
Hoggs strong pitching limited St Louis to five hits as Philadelphia won the opener 3 to 1. Meusels sacrifice fly and Bancrofts double produced two runs after May exited. Hornsby homered for St Louis, while Bancroft drove in two for Philadelphia as Tuero and Sherdel split relief duty.
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Navy Fourth Class Has Good Material at Annapolis
At the Naval Academy seven fourth-class players were selected by Coach Dobie for squad A, with thirty more joining squad B and forty to the plebe squad. The main squad includes Carney Bolies Parr Owsley Woodward Taylor and Waterbacks, with Carney and Woodward noted for weight and prior play at Morris High School Hamilton Institute Washburn Albion.
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Newcomers Join Georgetown Squad In Time For Light Practice
Georgetown football coach Exendine begins early training with a large turnout of candidates for line positions. Newcomers Howe Cochran, Jim King, and Andrew Yazalli joined the squad as the 40-man group held a light workout of setting up and punting, with heavier work planned for early next week.
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Speaker Leads A’s With 600 Batting Average Victory
Tris Speaker boosted his batting average with a 600 performance against the Nationals. Griffith used fifteen players in a vain run at stopping the Indians from clinching a pennant, as they kept mathematical hopes alive.
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Public utilities commission to rule on gas rate today
The public utilities commission is expected to decide today on whether to extend the 95 cent gas rate in the District. If no opinion is handed down, the price could revert to 4 cents. The tariff has been in place six months, and members anticipate labor and material costs will block the aid rate now.
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