Cleveland Powers Up in Doubleheader to Take Lead
Cleveland swept a doubleheader from St Louis to move into first place in the American League as New York and Boston each dropped a game. In the afternoon game Cleveland won 5 to 1 on a tenth inning rally highlighted by Bagby’s infield error and Roth’s single. The nightcap saw Chicago hand Detroit a 2 to 1 defeat, with Ty Cobb producing five hits in the opener and Donovan closing out the second game for Chicago. The day also featured Washington beating New York 4 to 3 in the second doubleheader contest.
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Pennant Dope: American and National League Scores Update
Baseball briefs from the American Association and American League list games and results. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 4 to 1 in 11 innings while Brooklyn edged New York 4 to 3 in ten innings. The morning Cincinnati win, plus wild pitching errors, shaped the doubleheader.
Former C A Star Receives D S O and Serves With Marines
Hugh Miller, former Keokuk teammate and 1916 draft pick by a Philadelphia NL club, wins the Distinguished Service Order in France. A St Louis native, he began pro ball in 1909 with Springfield, later played for Buffalo and Montreal before joining the Marines a year ago this spring.
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Big Month Predicted For Trapshooting Across States
July brings a flood of trapshooting events under the Interstate Association. Thirty three state championships were decided earlier, with Virginia and Louisiana set to host upcoming events. Kansas hosts a Camp Funston shoot under General Wood, benefiting the Red Cross with prizes in Liberty bonds and stamps. A Liberty Bond special in Wilmington promises a $3600 Liberty bond prize. Pacific Indians compete at Lake Crescent as Omaha shooters form a new organizing group.
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World wrestling champ retained title in Casper
Seret Hart Caddock defeated Yussif Hassane in Casper Wyoming to keep the world wrestling championship. Miss Detroit, third, owned by G A Wood of Detroit, won the Webb trophy in Moline Illinois over a four mile course by five seconds. Cliff Durant led 25 and 50 mile auto races at Washington state track averaging 98.36 mph on the first lap. James Barnes and Jock Hutchinson beat Chick Evans and Warren K Wood in Colorado Springs golf. Mrs W A Gavin defeated Northwestern golf champ H Flagler in Seattle. Jack Dempsey KO'd Bob Devere in one round at Joplin Missouri. In tennis Chicago reached semis in national clay court singles. Warry Greb won newspaper decision over Bob Moha in Rock Island Illinois. Benny Leonard beat Jack Brazzo at Wildwood New Jersey. Ted Lewis outpoints Johnny Griffiths at Akron Ohio.
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Unclear historic column with wartime items and sports notes
A scattered wartime column touches on a Missouri jail term, civilian morale, and jokes about moustaches. It recalls ships to France, racing pool chat, German critics, horse gear tips, dogs in bed on Independence Day, a Pittsburgh baseball purchase of Marty O'Toole and Kelly, and labor strikes affecting war shipments.
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Plestina Defeats Freberg In Two Falls At Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa Plestina defeated John Freberg in two straight falls. The first fall came in 24 1 2 minutes with a flying throw and the second in 11 3. Plestina pinned Freberg with a flying mat throw and later used a toe hold. Freberg’s manager Joe Coffey protested for the first fall after Freberg endured punishment from the hold.
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Marshalltown Blues Top Waterloo All Stars in 11 Inning Benefit
In Marshalltown Iowa 8000 fans witnessed the Blues defeat an all star Waterloo squad 5 to 4 after 11 innings. Matson opposed Rice in a pitching duel as bunched Marshalltown hits broke a 4 4 tie. Umpire Frank Boyle oversaw a lively game that raised funds for the Red Cross.
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Tennis Players Urged To Use Last Year’s Balls Amid Shortage
Wartime rubber demand drives tennis ball scarcity and higher prices. Clubs cut ball allotments as players reuse prior year spheres. worldwide reports from England and Australia mention conservation efforts and imports easing shortfall. The piece also notes rising costs, with top brands at about 5.50 per dozen.
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Major League Draft Age Issue Affects Baseball Play
New York July 5. Major league players in deferred draft classes face uncertainty as appeals test cases unfold. Clubs may pool players into an eight club league, using minor leaguers and retired majors to fill gaps. Minor leagues already strained. Southern Association has closed.
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Ralph De Palma Wins Liberty Handicap at Sharonville Speedways
Ralph De Palma won the 190 mile Liberty handicap at Sharonville speedway Cincinnati finishing almost a full lap ahead of runner up Tom Milton. Tom Milton held a slim margin over Ralph Mulford with Barney Cliffield in fourth. Denny Hickey had engine trouble early and Louis Chevrolet faced multiple pit stops but still finished sixth. Other finishers included Ira Vail Fred McCarthy Andy Burt A B Coty and Omar Toft.
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Ralph Mulfo
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