CHICAGO AND RIVALRY IN MAJOR LEAGUE ACTION
Chicago edge and St Louis split results as Phillies and Brooklyn clash. Haines Clemons and Oss drive early runs while Seav and Kernese star for the game. New York tops Cincinnati in Polo Grounds return with strong pitching and timely hits.
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Unclear IEE bet on game and Dempsey trial noted
Fragmentary report mentions IEE betting on a game involving Boston and Chicago figures and a later note on Jack Dempsey facing trial in San Francisco. Other scattered items refer to racing, rowing, and boxing but lack full details or clear context.
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American Contingent Wins on Golf Links Muirfield
The British amateur championship opened with American entrants strong at Muirfield Scotland. Nelson S of New Orleans fell to Martin Smith of St. Georges 2 up with 1 to play, while Robert A. Gardner of Chicago advanced after a bye, defeating MLM Burrell Troon. Other Americans Graham of Greenwich and Mullville of St Andrews also performed, as did Maxwell of East County Hasler and Leslie Balfour Mullville. St Paul 8 Louisville 3. Minneapolis 9 Iowa 4, Indianapolis 5, Kansas City 2, Toledo 3.
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Moore 15 Orwen From The Mound Cleveland Wins 7 6
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 7 to 6 as Moore leaves the mound early and hits rally off Keefe. Batteries Staore Keefe Perkins Caldwell O’Neil. Also notes Detroit loses 13 to 6 after late rally by New York.
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New York Boy Beats Westerner in Philadelphia Showdown
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Philadelphia reports Johnny Dundes of New York defeated Billy Defoe of St Paul in eight rounds at Phillie Park. Dated June 8, results list Dundes outpunching and outfighting Defoe. Laughlin of Bethle…
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Why stealing third base is often worth the risk
The piece argues that stealing third base is actually easier than stealing second. It notes the shorter throw to third but concludes time gaps are tiny and that advancing runners benefit from being at third with less risk of being put out, and that scoring potential from third justifies the risk. It discusses defensive positions, leads, and the strategic payoff of reaching third.
Giants Trade Bancroft for Fletcher and Tawlings
The New York Giants acquire Dave Bancroft from the Phillies in a surprising move, sending Art Fletcher and Johnny Tawlings to Boston. Bancroft, 26, balances with Fletcher, 32, amid questions of temperament. Fletcher’s leadership may steady the youngsters as Bancroft’s steadiness is praised.
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Boxing Rivalries and Wrestling Controversy Highlight Sports Wire
A rush of summer wrestling events and boxing debate dominate the sports column. Rumors accuse managers of amateur schemes and high-stakes pool games. Corbett’s criticisms loom over Carpentier and Dempsey while U.S. moves to legalize boxing gain traction. Olympic tryout entries urged for Pasadena on June 26.
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