Giants defeat Braves in seven to six opener
New York defeated Boston seven to six in the opening game of the series. The Braves trailed by six runs but rallied, with a homer by Benny Kanl in the fifth deciding the game. Staunch ninth inning defense kept Barnes from a bigger loss. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh three to one as Ruether and Cooper starred. Barbare and Stengel produced doubles for the Reds, Mollwitz was hit by a pitch leading to a bench incident, replayed by Saier. Philadelphia edged Brooklyn seven to six in a tight contest.
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National League and American League Baseball Summary
In New York Boston split results with New York scoring 4 and Pittsburgh 2. Battery notes list Neh? Wilgent Barnes Gonzates and Kuether tarllen with Cooper Schmidt. Philadelphia and Brooklyn games show Cadure Wheat Tack ard Krueger. In the American League the White Sox beat St Louis in 10 innings 4 2. Ruth hit his 15th homer, Johnson and Watjen ton pitched. Detroit beat Cleveland 4 1 0 2 as Shorten Jones drove in key runs.
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Baseball Scores and Batter Lineups Across Cities
In Chicago Boston Washington Cleveland details of battery pairings and lineups from games. Sothern Severied Schalk Pennock Schang Hinney Picinich Johnson Coveleskie ONeil are listed with a mix of incomplete scores and player positions.
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Burglars Rob Cashier as Bandits Tie Up Grocer
New York report says two robbers bound John McHugh in a back room while one kept customers and the other plundered the cash drawer in a grocery store. No injuries reported as police search for suspects.
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John McHugh
Dubuque College Grid Squad Faces Tough Season
Dubuque College faces a challenging season as G. Chalmers rebuilds after Hawkeye conference exit. Key players have graduated or gone overseas, with hopefuls at quarterback and other positions. Optimists expect a stronger team, while Chalmers urges patience until the season ends.
Draft Battle Seen Between Major and Minor Leagues
The long expected feud between major and minor baseball clubs has opened. The National League warned last week it will exercise full draft powers, challenging the minors’ agreement to share talent and revenues. The dispute could impact the Baltimore Feds case and may lead the American League to follow suit, with charges likely under Sherman Act claims.
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American Ponies Offered to Polo Team of England
The American Polo organization proposed sending a pair dozen high class ponies to England for the British team, aiming to spark a match this season. English polo circles showed interest but no plan before August 1920, amid noted pony shortages in both nations. exchange of goodwill and potential future matches lingers as a possibility.
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Drake University Promotes Wide Student Sports Involvement
Drake plans require all entering students to devote at least two hours weekly to a sport chosen from football golf basketball boxing wrestling volleyball tennis soccer baseball track or cross country. A wrestling team aims for western championships and Missouri Valley golf ties are sought. Notables include Jim Switk Ted Payseur Yates Pa Francis Dickinson and Bob McKee as potential leaders and entrants.
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Amon
International Goav Match at Hamilton Opens
The international goav match between Canadian and American golf teams began at the Hamilton golf course in July. Jerome Travers, former U S Open champion, and Wy McLuckie, Canaan amateur champion, headlined the feature match. In practice rounds Oswald Kirkby shot 65 for best American score while Travers carded 66 and Wy McLuckie 74 77.
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Jerome Travers
F. Whils
W. Mefwokie
Wharry Greh beats Chip in 22-round bout
In Youngstown Ohio a 22 round boxing match ends with Wharry Greh defeating Joe Chip. The event is reported as part of a busy sports page with other local notes. The paper also highlights a major furniture sale opening tomorrow at Leath's featuring large discounts across all items.
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Joe Chip
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Gentlemanly Australian boxer seeks Kilbane title
Jimmy Hill the Australian featherweight who came to America to challenge Johnny Kilbane shows rare sportsmanship by avoiding ring action while Kilbane mourns his missing daughter. Hill plans to fight others and await Kilbane’s return, earning praise from Kilbane for his conduct.
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Johnny Kilbane
Ringmeen
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Hill
California
Kilbane
Tim Sullivan
Les Darey
Sullivan
Kilbane Beccause
Shark Fishing a Thrilling Sport in Hawaiian Waters
A Honolulu hunter using a dead horse as bait in a powerboat hauled in a 2,500 pound shark nearly 20 feet long, the largest in Hawaiian waters in years, with harpooning and hours of struggle. Hawaii eyes a growing commercial shark hunting industry with lucrative potential in fins meat oil and canning.
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T.H
Hawaiian
Hawaii
Endeavo
Whimsy and War Echoes In Wartime Notes From Home
A humorous wartime column jokes about weddings and romance near Benedicts estate and returning soldiers brides, notes Karolyi the Hungarian coming to enlist sympathy in the United States, and mocks liquor law debates and bath attire news. It blends light verse with local clippings and editor tone.
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United States
Tom Mix Stars In The Wilderness Trail At Crystal Theatre
The Wilderness Trail, a photoplay adaptation from Frank Williams, plays at the Crystal today. Tom Mix performs in snow bound Canada against a worthy rival in a fight to the death scene, with Colleen Moore as the leading lady, in a wholesome romance true to the era.
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Sport Spotter Tommy Murphy Heads On Pilgrimage For Grand Circuit Honors
Sport Spotter Tommy Murphy of Poughkeepsie begins his annual pilgrimage for top Grand Circuit honors. Mike O'Dowd, middleweight contender, will not fight Harry Greb before November to train for Greb. Officials report rising interest in tennis. Ohio lawmakers may consider a wagering commission and legalized pari mutuel betting to fund saloon replacement. Moran to bid for Rixey with cash only. Ouimet says Hagan deserved Open victory for the remarkable play. Omar Khayyam to retire to breeding after a leg injury. Johnson says Dempsey would be easier for champs of a few years ago. Speaker resigns as Cleveland manager to win pennant with fan support. Bresnahan to retire after season if investment can be recovered.
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Poughkeepsie
Mike O'Dowd
Harry Greb
Pittsburgh
Greb
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Ohio
Pat Moran
Cincinnati
Baker
Epp Rixey
Moran
Francis Ouimet
Walter Hagan
Omar Khayyam
Jack Johnson
Jack Dempsey
Dempsey
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Lee Fohl
Cleveland
Roger Bresnahan
Toledo
American Association
Western Open Golf Championship Final Round
In Cleveland on July 26 sixty five leading golfers played the final 36 holes at Mayfield Country Club for the Western Open title James Barnes of St. Louis held a four stroke lead over Walter Hagen who is the national champion after two rounds Barnes 69 70 Hagen 71 77 Fred McBeod of Washington was four behind Hagen with 150 strokes for the first 38 holes had 14 players under that score for the final 36 holes and the limit to qualify was 165.
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United States
Mayfield Country Club
James Barnes
St. Louis
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Hagen
Fred Mcbeod
Washington
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