International sports notes include boxing bout and regatta plans
The article mentions a boxing match between Joy Beckett and Georges Carpentier planned at a London venue and outlines a forty fifth annual regatta on Lake Quinsigamond with 18 events. It also notes racing car oar design by Ewing McGruer to reduce weight, and various wildlife, hunting, and window glass topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy ‘Beckett
Georges Carpentier
Manly Fort
London
National Association of Amateur Qarsmen
Lake Quinsigamond
Worchester
Mass
Pittsburgh and New York Split in Baseball Doubleheader
New York won the opener 3 to 0 as Toney limited the Giants to three hits. Pittsburgh tied the set with a 7 to 6 victory in the nightcap with a late rally after Benton faltered, Cooper allowed frequent baserunners, and Dubuc finished. Boston and Cincinnati also split, Reds taking 3 to 2 and Braves 6 to 4.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Pirates
Toney
Giants
Adams
Cooper
Benton
Dubuc
Boston
Cincinnati
Reds
Braves
Ring
Eller
National League baseball results from Pittsburg Cincinnati and New York
Summary of NL games including Pittsburgh vs New York 7 8 runs with lineups Toney McCart Blackwell and others. Cincinnati and Boston matchups with varied batteries. American League notes highlight New York Chicago St Louis Detroit Boston Cleveland Philadelphia results and key homers by Babe Ruth and Perkins triple in the Athletics game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Pittsburgh
Toney and McCart and Blackwell
Chicago
Yanks
Cicotte
Danforth
Baker
Thormahlen
Yankees
St. Louis
Washington
Browns
Erickson
Harper
Sotheron
Detroit
Musser
Caldwell
Boston
Babe Ruth
Batteriestyped lineup and standings in early baseball notes
In scattered lines from New York to Philadelphia, rosters list pitchers and catchers such as Danforth Schalk Lynn Thomanson Hannah and Ruel. Batteries credited include Coveleskie Nell Rogers Ferkins Morton and Klepfer with various teams in games at St Louis Boston Cleveland and Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kette
Danforth
Schalk
Lynn
Thomanson
Hannah
Ruel
Washington
St Louis
RHS
Sothermmn
Evetier
Erickson, Harper and Trented
Boston
Detroit
Leonard
Ainsmith
Musser
Caldwell and Schang
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Coveleskie
Fy Nell
Pery
Rogers
Ferkins
Standings Preview for Thursday's Major League Games
The schedule shows New York at Pittchurch, Boston at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at ica, Philadelphia at &s ues, American League games J Louis at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, Chicago at New York, Detroit at Boston.
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New York
Pittchurch
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
S Ues
J. Louis
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelia
Chicago
New Yor
Detroit
Youth and Age in Athletics Show Mixed Fortunes at Toledo Ring
An article examines aging stars across sports noting veterans likeMcGraws Giants in baseball with players over 36 dominating the infield and pitching. It highlights walkers Dick Remer and George Goulding and boxer Jack Britton as examples of latecareer resilience. It also mentions a Thursday practice shoot at Byrnes Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Toledo
Hall
Giants
John J. McGraw
George Burns
Benny Kauff
Dick Remer
Shi
George Goulding
Goulding
Jack Britton
Ted Lewis
Lewis
Britton
Doc Roller
Yanth
Ace
Hank O Day Veteran Umpire of National Pastime
Hank O Day is a veteran figure in baseball with more than 30 years in the sport. The piece recalls his 1889 season as a Giants pitcher, mentions his early play for the New York Players League and other outfits, and notes his long tenure as a National League umpire including the Merkle incident at the Polo Grounds in 1905 and a brief Cubs managerial stint.
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Hank O'Day
O'Day
Giants
Tim Keefe
Mickey Welch
Ed Crane
New York
Washingtons
National League Umpire, O'Day
Cubs
Polo Grounds
Fred Merkle
Charlies Webb Murphy
Johnny Evers
Reds
Hanny
Grant to Braves in Boston Next Year
Boston owner Georgie Washington Grant denied rumors the Boston Braves would move to Toronto after this season. He vowed a winning club at Braves Field with Red Smith in the outfield, Roeckel at third, and improving pitching.
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Grant
Ree
Braves
Boston
Joe
Georgie Washington Grant
Boston Braves
Toronto
Braves Field
Stey
Red Smith
Roeckel
Roston
Jim Shaw
Jackson
Ty Cobb
United States
Tiger
Cincinnati
Red
Dutch Reuther
Jand
Reuther
Chicago Cubs
Matty
Tris Speaker Refuses Dignity as Cleveland Manager
Tris Speaker, named manager of the Cleveland Indians after Lee Fohl's resignation, rejects formal managerial dignity. He sits where players sit, forgoes special rooms, and invites input, stressing equality and teamwork to boost harmony and onfield success.
World Series player share plan approved by leagues
The national commission announced that National and American league members voted for a plan dividing the world series receipts. The first three teams in each league share in the division, with 60 percent of receipts for the first four games pooled and shared with interleague games, then 75 percent to series teams, 60 percent to the winner and 40 percent to the loser, and 25 percent split between second and third teams. Players must be under contract with their Aug 1 club. Britton defeats Lewis in eight rounds in Jersey City.
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Cincinnati
National Commission
Iis
Thia
Eclub
Kilbane Beats Fox in Six Round Featherweight Bout
John Kilbane defeated English featherweight champion Toey Fox in six fast rounds at National League Park. Fox was staggered in round two but remained on his feet as Kilbane pressed the attack, with Fox showing skill and resilience throughout the bout.
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Fox
Kilbane
Philadelphia
Johnny" Kilbane
Toey' Fox
England
National League Park
Jax
Barnes Makes History With Third Western Open Title
Jim Barnes of Sunset Hills, St. Louis, matched the world Open record with 283 strokes to win the Western Open at Mayfield Country Club. He becomes the only golfer to win the title three times, adding to prior victories at Interlachen in 1974 and Westmoreland in 1917.
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Jim Barnes
Sunset Hills Club
St. Louis
America
Mayfield Country Club
Cleveland
Barnes
Interlachen Club
Minneapolis
Westmoreland Club
Chicago
Diamond Glints in a Fragmented Evening
A collage of quips, jokes, and snippets from George and others includes notes on a brain fracture, a wartime nostalgia tone, and cartoonish sports musings. The text mixes humor about a left handed seamstress, a history button, and reflections on race in wartime France with baseball jests and a returned player.
Dissension In Boston Red Sox Affects Pennant Hopes
The piece cites Edward Barrow under fire for managing the 1915 champions as dissension shakes the club. It lists players cut from Boston and notes many have joined rival pennant chases or second division teams while Moran mentors Reuther, who now can place pitches accurately.
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Edward Barrow
Boston Red Sox
Boston
Red Sox
Agnew
Panvrin
Washington
Thomas and Gardner
Cleveland
Shoreland Lewis
New York
Shotten
Leonard
Detroit
Barry
Thomas
Walker
Strunk
Philadelphia
Mays
Sport items preview 1924 Olympic and racing news
The report lists early 1920s sports notes including rugby season start, bantamweight boxing title defense, Mars Cassidy horse racing on New York circuits, English cyclists eyeing Antwerp 1924 Olympic inclusion, Alfred Shrubb’s comeback tour in Britain, and a note that the Marathon has been cut from next year’s festival. It also mentions Norman Ross joining Illinois A C after swimming wins, a Lake Champlain boys rowing camp August 18 to 23, and the demolition of The Brick stable near Lexington.
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Ewing McGruer
Great Britain
McGruer
Lake Champlain
Plattsburg
Michigan
Great Lakes
United States Railroad Administration
Consolidated Ticket Office
Travel Bureau
Minchigan
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Chili
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Hornecker
Torralva Brothers
West Side
Forest Hills
New York Game Conservation Commission
Poughkeepsie
Hudson
Princeton
Thames
New London
Harvard
Yale
National League
Pittsburgh - Gonloc
Doulas
Snyder
Cooper and Tre
Roi
Batterte Ehf
Rudsiph
Luque
Rariden
Wingo
Mackmen
Blows
Johnson
Kinney
Athletics
Morton
Perkins
Klepfer
Phillins
Johnsen
Runns
Fei Gaiinsoe
Louis
Pallagelphia
American
St Paul
Braverre Sense
Indianpolis
Kansas
Ciba
Aon
Minnespolis
Aso
Milwaukee
Westeen
George McManus
Gin Club
Byrnes Park
Rocap Sves Rickard
Wilw
Rocap
Courier
Tris
Boss
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Lee Fohl
Indians
Trisy
Speaker
Joe Wood
Jersey City
Ted ‘Kid’ Lewis
Armory
A. A
James Barnes
George
Pital
Gov't
Universal Service
Enus
Army Labor Corps
France
U. S
A. C
Moran
Therafter R
Ile
Griesedieck Beverage Company
A. Conan Dole
Peta Herman
Mars Cassidy
Antwerp
Alfred Shrubb
Scotland
Norman Ross
California
Illinois A. C
John Splan
Lexington
Mary Hastings
Brodie
WEXT
Chicago Sunday Tribune
Waterloo Fruit & Commission CO
Waterloo
Try
Ramroap
Trave Gureou Travel Bureau
Liberty Street
Healer
New York City
Chicera
Atlanta
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