Sporting Comment by J Ed Grillo on team gains and races
The column reviews recent sports action and campaigns, noting a series of team wins and the evolving race dynamics. It mentions Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, and other cities, with references to players, management, and the season's progress, capturing the tone of a bustling early sports column.
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Mingus
Cleveland Bath
George R Vera
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Plane Invincible Opening Round Rally Stirs Athletics
Chicago White Sox fail to exploit early chance as Pat Dougherty leads offense. Athletes pitchers hold firm. Plank dominates but defense falters. several runners reach, yet only one clean drive yields a lone score. Hahn starts strong but support falters. game remains tight through late innings with minor rallies and outs.
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Wastdogten
Piladelipa Fc
Lwo Lite
Pat Dougherty
Chicagos
Athletics
Tooele
Mings
Smith Lust
Unm
Plank
Une
White Sox
Cneanus
Dante Piny
Hahn
Hahir
Chicago
Jungs
Mt Wa Hkewley
David Murnhy
Tim Unger
Asm
Tiileries
Hussael
Nichola
Daye Nak
Ue Wall
Donohue Seinard
Dougherty
Davis
Fimnesshe
George Bent Bawi
Maarcu Sffort
Picholts
Danny Murphy
Wath
Rohe Nucholls
Oldring
Vale
Powers
Harteel Trew
Balla Nicholls
Harteelon
Aid Nicholls
Davin
Rally Just In Time Ganley's Hit Decides Game
The final round features Bil Bailey weakening while Howell fails to save the day for the Vunture Nationals. The game stays close throughout though the rally seals a near upset. Fans are advised of a fair weather forecast and probable batting lineups for Washington and St. Louis.
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Howell
Nationals
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Obertin
Warner
Washton
Powell
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Spancer
St. Louie
Browns Rally Tops Browns in Ninth In Boston League Cleveland
Washington beat St Louis 5 to 0 as the Nationals staged a ninth inning rally to edge the Browns. Key events centered on Smith and Shipke with a miscue allowing Shipke to reach first and score the decisive run. Pinch-hitters and fielding miscues added tension before the visitors finally clinched the win.
Ryan Named Montgomery Manager After Signing Southern League Deal
The Washington star Timmy Ryan, formerly of the Washington club, signed to manage the Montgomery Southern League team. Reports say he will bring a strong pitching staff from the Texas League, with McAleer securing Batley, McGill, Boenear, and Rickey among others, while Gardner and Ferris Crim are mentioned as promising additions. The piece notes Johnson’s control and the team’s late-season struggles, alongside remarks on Hawkenship and other players in the local circuit.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Timmy Ryan
Washington
Montgomery
Ryan
Walter Jolson Wark
Ca Ithaze
McAleer
Gat Boenear
Rickey
Btar
Batley
McGill
Additons
Gardner Antil
Ferris
Crim
St Paul
Litlle
Tom Brown Makes Umpire Debut in Local League
Tom Brown, famed fielding and baserunning figure and former NL umpire, debuted yesterday as an American League umpire on local grounds. He impressed with knowledge and judgment, earning praise from players and officials. Brown's popularity and seasoned game sense marked a promising start.
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Heasaiatai
Tim Hurst
Brown
STEPS TOWARD SUIT AS SAHRS TAKE ON BASEBALL CLUBS
STAHS plans legal action claiming he was forced out of baseball by a ring of the supreme governing body and clubs in Washington Boston and Chicago. He alleges injury to his career and seeks damages, while Toronto routs Columbus and honors manager Jim Kelley with gold. The article notes blocked play and continuing dispute over professional status and league authorization.
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Reach Furst
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Shinke
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Niles
Salig
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Craftey Hickman
Susie Co Smith
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Jones
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Hatiael
Jaren
Tanina
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Ty Daushus
Pink
Davis Lolon Dasge
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Aelphia
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Menereers and Brown
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Ring of the Supreme Governing Body
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Boston My Bay
Earl
But One Hit Off Joss Nap Pitcher Shuts Out New York
A hazy game report notes Joss Nap nearly blanked the New York lineup until Birmingham’s Mutt Semiork misplay allowed a key run. New York avoided the shutout with a late safe hit, but the Cleveland club held on for a 4 3 decision as Manning pitched nine frames for the Yankees.
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Lews muff leads to St Louis win over Brooklyn 2 1
Unclear OCR text outlines a basketball game where St Louis defeats Brooklyn by a score around 2 to 1. Names such as Alperman, Odean, Hummel, Bennett show up among players. The fragment mentions a muff and late runs, with multiple scrambled phrases and misread figures. The readable items indicate a St Louis victory and Brooklyn as opponent.
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Dell
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Crews Out at Princeton in Early Fall Football Trials
At Princeton New Jersey on September 2 a large turnout impressed coach Tits as he formed crews for rowing and observed early football prospects. More than 150 candidates attended the general call, with boats including two-oared shells a double gig and an eight in the water as practices and rudimentary instruction continued along the canal.
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Heals
Richmond Falls To South Atlantic Stars In Slugfest
Dexter pitched well for Nassau County’s Ran sacks as Richmond errors aided the visitors. Reeve stirred a ninth inning scare with a leadoff run but a flawless relay from Bertty Bierman to McKernon cut it at third as the South Atlantic stars held on for a 2 to 1 win.
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South Atlante Stars
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Reeve
Wallace
Claphuude
Bertty Bierman
McKernon
Dexter
Ransack Bunch
Revelle
Richmond
Vantage
Virginia League Meets in Richmond Seeks Season Pennant
Special to The Washington Free Virginia League owners met to wind up the league and award the season pennant. The Norfolk club received the flag, Lynchburg had been the prior champions. Executives mainly handled the sinking fund distribution after league protection payments. Each city showed profits. Danville and Stonyoke fights pivot to Petersburg and Newport News deferred to November. Officer elections were postponed to the annual meeting.
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Virginia State Baseball League
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Toamairu
Norfolk
Lynchburg
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National Association
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Stnanoke
Petersburg
Newport News
Tigers Win in Tenth as Rossman's Hit Wins Game
The Washington Post reports a tense tenth inning where Detroit Tigers beat the Boston Americans by a walk off hit by Rossman after Crawford reached first sacrificed to second by Cobb. Winters and Killianshine for Boston in a close, multi inning contest with heavy late scoring and fielding miscues.
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BM SHOP A WINNER Takes Two Games from Drawing Room
BM Shop A Winner defeats Drawing Room to win two games and gain early momentum as competitors in local league action. G PQ turns treasury signals a financial shift impacting cash flow and sponsorships for upcoming events.
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Honor Roll Displays Wide High School Track Meet Scores
A scored list shows Miller and Williams among top performers in a recent track meet. Names like Nant Teagu and Free TREATOS appear in a crowded OCR summary of events, totals, and athletes' placements across multiple events.
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Fire destroys county infirmary. 48 inmates flee
Wapakoneta Ohio Sept s to Augialze County Infirmary burned early today unknown origin. Forty eight inmates escaped with no injuries thanks to prompt rescue by Strother Jones and William Metzger. County commissioners plan rebuilding at an estimated 100000 cost while paupers are housed with local farmers. Firemen and farmers prevented spread despite strong winds.
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Ras Augialze
Strother Jones
Willam Metzger
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