Barrett's ninth inning hit defeats Cubs in Brooklyn
Bob Barrett from Tennessee, formerly with the Cubs, drove home two runs in the ninth to beat Chicago 6 to 5 in Brooklyn. Watson Clark pitched for the local club, with sparse Chicago offense including Sparky Adams and English, while the Pirates downed the Giants.
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Bob Barrett
Tennessee Way
Cubs
Harold Carlsen
Watson Clark
Altho
Pirates
Giants
Bruin
Dodgers
Sparky Adams
English
Scott
Heathcote
Wilson
Adams
Carey
Hendrick
Felix
Beck
Barrett
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Cadams
Einglish
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ABRE
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di Cessenancens
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Barnhart
Traynor
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Harris
Ecspessens
Smith, Co
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Hornsby
Terry
Sveewscsane
Vance
Deberry
Grimm
Statz
Homeruns
Stephenson
Herman
Gonzales
Butler
Garlson
Clark
Vince Beine
Ty Clark
Carlson Acatey
Hart
Bros
York
Lloyd
Paul
Pirates Is:to Keep the Waner ‘Family Off the Chase Lines. the ‘Giants
Pittsburgh
Carmen
Hill
Jackson
Taylor
Fitzsimmons
Clarkson
Pfirman
Quigley
Braves
Boston
Mass
Cardinals
Charley Robertson
Genewicn
Edwards
Jess Haines
St. Louis
Abrhpore Holm
Toporeer
Frisch
Bottomley
Hafey
o'Parrall
Bel
Haines
Poo
Ccccesenseecees
Boxton— Abrhpore
Richooutg
Giulicau
Golf Advice From 1925 Champion On Ball Size
National Open Champion Willie MacFarlane urges beginners especially women to use floater or large golf balls. He argues the larger ball is easier to hit from the tee and fairway, less likely to bury in holes, and although overall distance may be lower than the standard ball, better launch and playability favor beginners.
Indians Lose Third Straight to Athletics
Cleveland fell 4 to 1 as Philadelphia Athletics completed a three game sweep. Lefty Grove dominated, walking none, while Wheat led the offense with two doubles and a triple. Willis Hudlin struggled with two wild pitches aiding the A’s, though Cleveland had eight hits and one run.
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Philadelphia Atheltics
Grove
Willis Hudlin
Athletics
Wheat
Cobb
Philadelphia
Abrhfpore
Hale
Cochrane
Gelloway
G Grove
Jameson
Fonseca
Burns
J. Sewell
L. Sewell
Eichrodt
Lutzke
Heudiin
Brown
Hudson
Hudlin
Loving
Nallin
Dineen
Outfielder Paul Wilson Released by Hawks Manager
The Hawk's Nest outfielder Paul Wilson from Milan Tennessee was released by manager Pat Harkins yesterday. Wilson, who hit the longest home run of the 2927 season at Waterloo Park, was immediately signed by Fred Mcliwitz of Moline. Walter Milles was cut to make room for the new outfielder at Ottumwa. Today is Hospital Day at Ottumwa with half gate receipts from the double header with Dubuque going to St. Joseph's Hospital.
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Paul Wilson
Waterloo Park
Pat Harkins
Ottumwa
Dubuque
J. Joseph's Hospital of
Packer Town
Aye Fred Schulz
Waterloo
Milwaukee
St. Louis Browns
Brown Park
Schulz
Washington
Browne Defends Davis Cup Trials and Critics
Mary K Browne argues the Davis cup trials, though criticized by press and officials, are essential to foster cooperation from rising players. She praises the need for committees and discipline, notes the role of umpires and photographers, and suggests streamlined camerawork and unified coverage at Forest Hills.
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Mary K. Browne
Rye, N
United Press
Tilden
Johnston
Lott
Doeg
Hunter
France
America
Bill Johnston
Australia
Bill
Forest Hills
Islanders Gain Strength With Returning Trio In Lineup
Stroner third sacker and Walzak returning from ankle and hand injuries boost the Islanders lineup today. Siki, famed for battles with Kid Collins, visits the city before heading home to Fort Dodge. Fred Schulz nearing recovery from a wrist fracture and Leu Bollinger to appear next Wednesday in Electric Park eight round windup.
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Stroner
Walzak
Islanders
Battling Siki
Kid Collins
Fort Dodge
Leu Bollinger
Waterloo
Teacher killed in auto train collision at crossing
Keokuk Aug 18 A Kirksville Missouri school teacher Robert Lackey was killed when his car was struck by a Chicago Burlington and Quincy train at a grade crossing yesterday. His wife was unhurt. A pine grove at Mt Frazer California was dedicated to Luther Burbank’s memory.
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Keokuk Ta
Robert Lackey
Kirksville
Mo.s
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Mt. Frazer
California
Luther Burbank
Brooklyns Hitless Penalty Plan Bites Robins
New York reports Wilbert Robinson instituting a novel batting motive for the Brooklyn Robins. Each player who fails to get a hit in a game must donate one dollar to a season fund, with leading hitters collecting the pot at year end. The scheme targets weak batters as the club struggles for offense.
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New York
Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Robins
Robins
Dodgers
Newport speedboat regatta opens with top contestants
Spe edboat races commence in Newport harbor Aug 19 and 20 under Narragansett Bay Regatta Association. Notables, including Mrs Vincent Astor, present for the Viking trophy and other permanent prizes. U S Navy support enables a three mile triangular course with a mile straightaway and official timing by Indianapolis Speedway officials.
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Newport. R. 1
Newport Harbor
United States Naval Training Station
Narragansett Bay
Vincent’ Astor
Arthur Curtis James
William H. Vanderbilt
U. S. Navy
American Power Boat Association
Indianapolis Speedway Association
Favorites Taken For Ride In Women's Western Golf Joust
Lake Geneva Wisconsin August 18 The treacherous traps of the Lake Geneva Country club today yawned as players faced a tough course in the women s western golf tournament.
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Lake Geneva
Wis
Lake Geneva Country Club
Des Moines area bishop to preside over conference meeting
Bishop Frederick T. Keeney, of the Omaha area of the Methodist Episcopal church, will preside over the annual meeting of the Desgee conference in Shenandoah from September 13 to 19. Mrs. August Klatt of North Prairie, Wisconsin, has spent 20 years in painting and paperhanging and does all her own work.
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Shenandoah
Frederick T. Keeney
Omaha
Methodist Episcopal Church
August Klatt
North Prairie
Wis
Dempsey Arrives in Chicago for Comeback Training
Chicago Aug 18 The first choice morsel of the heavyweight title clash was the arrival of Jack Dempsey for training at Lincoln Fields race course after a public glimpse today. He will train for a fortnight with Tex Rickard George Getz and Leo Flynn forming his reception committee. Dempsey’s wife will not attend the Sept 22 title bout, and Detective Tapscott will guard him through the weeks before the fight.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Lincoln Fields
Gene Tunney
Soldier Field
Jack
Tunney
Lake Villa
Speculator
N. Y
Tex Rickard
George Getz
Rickard
Ninois
Boxing Law
Leo P. Flynn
Harry Wills
B. C.’ Clements
Fred Tapscott
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