Ruth and Doyle top league hitters in baseball averages
Chicago reports Babe Ruth leads the American League with a .371 average and seven home runs. Larry Doyle tops National League batting at .426 amid updated league and Southern Association rankings, with Fred Merkle and others among the top hitters.
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Chicago
Babe” Ruth
Boston
Wedesday
Seiver
St. Louis
McInnis
Shean
Chapman
Cleveland
Ruth
Walker
Philadelphia
Baker
New York
Burns
Sisler
Eddie Collins
Hooper
Tobin
Gandil
McMullin
Felsch
Fred Merkle
Larry Doyle
Carey
Pittsburg
Rousch
Cincinnati
Wickland
Cruise
Benny Kauff
Doyle
Merkle
Smith
Daubert
Brooklyn
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Ann
Paskett
Hollacher
Les Magee
Barger
Memphis
Palmero
Little Rock
Southern Association
Coombs
Barpare
New Orleans
Moran
Flagstead
Chattanooga
Nashville
Compton
New Orlans
Hyatt
Sister
Southworth
Irmingham
Cueto
Bues
Mobile
Giants Fans No Longer Pity Giants Now Lead NL
New York reports note a shift as the western clubs grow stronger and end the Giants dominance. The Reds Cubs Cardinals challenge and the Giants face injury losses including Jessie and possibly Jay Kauff with Rube Benton also out.
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New York
Giants
Alleghenies
Cincinnati Reds
Cubs
Cardinals
National League
Jessie
Jay Kauff
Rube Benton
Congressional Baseball Game Returns to Washington Park
Members of the House and Senate meet in the annual congressional baseball game at Washington American Park. Proceeds from admissions go to the American Red Cross. Speaker Clark and former Speaker Cannon serve as honorary umpires.
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Washington
Republians
Washington American Baseball Park
Mds
American Red Cross
Clark
Cannon
Sam Jones Secures First Win With Red Sox
Pitcher Sam Jones, two year Red Sox veteran, won his first game last week. The note hopes he won’t wait until 1920 to enjoy another success.
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Sam Jones
Red Sox
The
Hose
Sam
Giants Lose Ground as Second Base Jinx Returns
The Giants suffer misfortune at second base with Doyle failing to convert and Niehof breaking a shaft during the second turn at the Polo Grounds.
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Giants
Sry Doyle
Int Niehof
Polo ‘Tounds
Baseball Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Baseball results from yesterday span the American League with Chicago beating Philadelphia 2 to 1, Detroit 9 Washington 6, New York 1 St. Louis 0, and Boston Cleveland 14. National League games all postponed by rain. American Association saw Columbus 2 1 Milwaukee 4 2, Louisville 2 Kansas City 4, Toledo 1 St Paul 6, Indianapolis 0 Minneapolis 1. International League matchups include Binghamton 8 8 Jersey City 4, Buffalo 2 Rochester 11, Toronto 4 Syracuse 7, Baltimore 2 Newark 1.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
New York
St. Louis
Boston
Clevland
American Association
Columbus
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Binghamton
Jersey City
Buffalo
Rochester
Toronto
Syracuse
Baltimore
Newark
Southern Association Scores Snapshot
Little Rock defeated Memphis 4 to 2 while New Orleans beat Mobile 4 to 2. Chattanooga routed Atlanta 8 to 0 and Nashville fell to Birmingham 4 to 3.
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Southern Association
Little Rock
Memphis
New Orleans
Mobile
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Nashville
Birmingham
Weather and Baseball Matchups Across Circuits
Rain affects Virginia League games in Richmond with Newport News and Norfolk facing rain. Today’s major league slate shows Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St. Louis Washington at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at New York Pittsburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Boston.
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Virginia League
Richmond-Newport News
Norfolk-Petersburg
National League
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston
Suburban Handicap Carded For Belmont Track
Six horses were entered for today's classic Suburban handicap at Belmont Park. Top interest centers on Commander J. K. L. Ross's Cudgel versus James Butler's Spur, with Cudgel carrying 133 pounds and Spur 134. Hollister Johren Hendric and Battle complete the field as betting preferences.
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New York
Belmont Park
Sheepshead Bay
J. K. L. Ross
Cudgel
James Butler
Spur
Jamaica
Clevely
Louisville
Hollister
Johren
Hendric
Battle
Eddie Cicotte on the mound draws keen attention
Reporters note Eddie Cicotte of the White Sox is watched closely by opposing batters who fear his latest pitches may surprise them as his famous emery teaser once did, keeping him in the spotlight of the big show.
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Eddie Cicotte
White Sox
Emery
Weaver Leads Cubs Pitching in Eastern League Season
Harry Weaver of the Cubs topped the Eastern league last year as a ace on the mound for New Haven. He won 13 games and lost 32, highlighting a standout season in which he logged a heavy workload for his club.
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Harry Weaver
Cubs
New Haven
Weaver
George Burns Keeps Giants Rhythm With Steady Spark
George Burns maintains his familiar sparkling presence for the Giants delivering consistent leadership and execution across offense defense and leadership duties as season progress continues.
Manhattan Square Hotel Ad Promotes Modern Rooms
An advertisement for the Manhattan Square Hotel at 50 to 58 West 77th Street New York describes 200 rooms and baths, proximity to the Museum of Natural History and Central Park. Rates listed include $1.06 per day for a bath room for one or two persons and $3.00 per day for parlor suites, with larger options up to $8.00 per day.
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West 77Th St
New York
Museum of Natural History
Central Park
Parket
EL Proomann
Geo
O’ Bare
Mgr
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