Giants Capture Seventh in Row
The Giants defeated Boston 7 to 0 to stretch their winning streak to seven. Toney limited the Braves to scattered shacks while Rudolph faded, but Giants fielding and timely hits fueled the win. Hal Chase homered in the past four games as Hippo Vaughn held St. Louis to two runs. Plank opened scoring for the Cubs, Hod Eller struck out nine as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh, and Sensational Red fielding helped down the Phillies. Brooklyn also played strong, with Prefer pitching effectively.
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National League games roll through New York and Chicago
Boston defeated New York as Ruth outpitched and outscored opponents while Chicago beat St. Louis 4 to 1 behind strong relief. Detroit crushed Cleveland 11 to 3 as Tris Speaker injured his leg. Washington rallied but fell 6 to 4 to Philadelphia after late Athletics surge. Russell started for Boston but Shore closed as the attack mounted.
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Batteries and line scores from early baseball games
In Chicago St Louis and Detroit faced Cleveland as American League action unfolded. Batteries Davenport Gallia Sotheron Severied Williams Kerr and Schalk opposed by Davis Ainsmith Jasper Phillips Ghle and ONeil Thomas. Philadelphia and Washington clashed with Perry McAvoy Erickson Gill and Picinich powering the lineup. Boston and New York mixed runs as Ell, Shore, McGraw and Schang contributed.
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Simpson's Hurdle Style Praised As Best Ever Known
Simpson, Missouri star and famous hurdler, is praised for his form in hurdle events. Eastern colleges may adopt his technique, which features a straight lead leg and a piston like motion with the hips and arms. Despite prior doubts, analysts credit his style with substantial success and applaud Kraenzlein for earlier concepts.
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Muggsy McGraw Seeks Peaceful Giants Roster Skirmishes
The baseball manager James McGraw, known as Muggsy, quells quarrels among New York Giants players after a free for all with Rube Benton and Art Fletcher. He orders both sides to shake hands, patching rifts to keep the team focused on winning. Mathewson and Hal Chase reconciled, Chase thriving at first base.
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Fistiana’s Own Fight Recall of McGovern Hanlon Battle
A historical Philadelphia bout between Terrible Terry McGovern and Eddie Hanlon unfolds in memory. The 1904 clash, staged in the industrial hall, drew a wild crowd as McGovern dominates early exchanges and Hanlon fights back with grit, ending when police intervene to halt the brutal finish.
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Gun clubs and harmony in sport organizations
A discussion on building effective gun clubs through unity, shared duties, and responsive leadership. Emphasizes delegation, routine committees, modern facilities, public sponsorship for clubhouses, and broad promotion to foster pride and participation among trap shooters.
Louis wins Western Open with 283 score
Sport flashes record Louis retaining the Western Open title with a 283 total. Beckford and UWL figures appear amid golf results. Wrestling sees John Freberg throw Steve Savage in one hour, Savage injured and unable to return. In boxing style, James Barnes from Sydenver loses to Johnny Griffiths in 15 rounds. International golf matches see American players win 12 of 15 against Canada.
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Cobb Bats Way to Top as Thorpe Leads Nationals
Ty Cobb powers toward the 1919 batting crown with a .350+ pace, Detroit leading unofficial averages. George Sisler and Joe Jackson chase Cobb with .3468, while Babe Ruth boosts home runs to 15. Jim Thorpe, Boston, leads NL with a .375 average in 34 games as Cravath and Kauff pace homers. Western and Southern leagues show Yaryan and Gilbert atop their circuits with notable stolen bases and batting marks.
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Interest Grows in Trapshooting
The practice shoot at the gun club Thursday drew 16 shooters across events. Despite powder and shot reductions, 16 range guns were present. Small bore and 12-bore contestants competed with a marksman scoring 91x100 on top of standard loads.
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Telegraphic Meet Planned for Wounded Soldiers
Des Moines Iowa July 26 plans are under way for a telegraphic track meet for wounded soldiers from nine army hospitals to be held early in August. Hospitals invited include Fort Des Moines Plattsburg Tacoma Park San Francisco Colonia Fort McPherson Fort Sheridan Carlisle and Fort McHenry. The idea began with Fort Des Moines patients. Each hospital will host a meet on its own date and telegraph results and records to the others. Events feature sprints dashes a one legged hop a wheelchair race a three legged potato race and throws and ball games suitable for amputees and injured athletes.
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