- Aug 10 Edward Gourdin, American athlete (long jump WR 7.69 m 1921; Olympic silver 1924) and jurist, born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 1966)
- Aug 12 Maurice Fernandes, West Indian cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 22; British Guiana), born in Georgetown, British Guiana (d. 1981)
- Aug 22 Bill Woodfull, Australian cricketer (Australian captain in the Bodyline series), born in Maldon, Australia (d. 1965)
- Aug 27 Ad van Emmenes, Dutch soccer reporter, born in Amsterdam (d. 1989)
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