Red Sox Continue Winning Streak and Other Baseball Briefs
Boston wins 3 to 2 in a pitchers duel with St Louis as Wood drives in the decisive run. Philadelphia tallies twice to beat Cleveland 2 to 0 behind Falkenberg. Detroit and New York split a contest with late scores amid fielding miscues and a home run by Moriarity.
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Chicago Beats Washington to Clinch Final Game 4 1
Chicago defeated Washington 4 to 1 to win the final game of the series. Russell and Bodie homered for Chicago, while Henry and Groom doubled for Washington with a third inning tally. Russell and Groom pitched well, though Chicago benefited from shaky Washington defense. Foster returned from illness but committed three errors.
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Callahan Explains Baseball World Tour To Wilson
Washington June 16 James Callanan of the Chicago American baseball club called on President Wilson to outline a proposed world tour for the White Sox and New York Giants. Wilson, a baseball fan, approved hoping it spurs an international league. The trip starts in November with stops in the Philippines Japan China Australia Egypt France and Ireland returning around March 1. Lincoln Neb June 16 Pitcher W Wolverton and infielder Stratton released by Lincoln Western league club both to other leagues after three years with the local team. Tacoma June 1 Charles Evans Jr leading Eastern golf experts tour West impressed crowds at Tacoma Country and Golf Club with outstanding play especially on the back nine.
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Record in Amateur Course Strokes Held by McCray
A historical note records the course record for amateurs by first strokes, previously seven, held by Roderick McCray of Portland Oregon. The text indicates a challenge to exceed the prior mark and cites McCray as the former holder.
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Harvard and Yale Face Decisive Baseball Championship
Boston June 1 The Harvard Yale baseball showdown ends the season between eastern clubs. Yale carries a strong 15 game win streak after three college games with only two losses. Harvard plans travel to New Haven to contest the title as the rivalry resumes on the diamond.
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Duke Not Content Hopes to Try Again in Polo Cup
The Duke of Westminster backs England’s polo team and hints at another challenge for the International Polo Cup next year after a close defense last week. A possible German challenge and high expenses are noted, with box prices and attendance detailed amid wide public interest.
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Tally Johns and Retinue Set For Weekend Bout
Tally Johns and Reddy weight 122 pounds for an Olympic era ring clash as Hughes vows to prove he is below the mark. Both fighters prepared with road work halted to avoid excess weight. They will train at the Washoe Club venue tomorrow evening to showcase likely sparks.
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Northwestern League Summary Improves for Seattle Ninth
June reports from the Northwestern League highlight Seattle gaining a win as Kurfuss and Dell clash with Tacoma. Beattie, Hatterlee, and McGinnity contribute scoring runs while Oregon’s Portland claws back to win a series against Spokane. In Vancouver and Victoria action, Bob Ingersoll nearly shuts out the Bees with 11 strikeouts in a tight game.
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M'Rae Team Opens Season In A Roller The MacRae club wins opener in rough park conditions
June 16 report from Chicago describes the MacRae team's 8 to 1 victory over the Goodfriends in a soggy common, despite poor grounds. Pitcher Alloran struck out 22 and held opponents to five hits as the Mackites dominated early, while Dimitrovich hit a notable home run. Mayor O'Brien attended as Pat Dalton behind the plate offered minimal resistance to the soggy ball.
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Dundee and White Tonight in Vernon Arena Bout
Los Angeles June 16 Johnny Dundee Italian featherweight and Jack White of Chicago prepared for a two round bout at Vernon arena tomorrow night. Dundee was an early favorite around 0 to 1 with heavy backing but money at ringside was anticipated.
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Crusade Begun Against Betting at Polo Grounds
New York reports a crackdown on baseball betting at the Polo Grounds for the New York versus Detroit game. Many barred at the turnstiles and 50 evicted from the grand stand after detectives spotted bettors. Ban Johnson and owners including Frank Farrell aim to curb betting, while Philadelphia faced arrests of 28 spectators for wagers.
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Rheumatic Blood advertised as remedy in Atlanta lab
An advertisement touts Rheumatic Blood as a universal cure for rheumatism. It criticizes pills and tonics, claims the product is naturally assimilated, and promotes BR’s in bottles for immediate relief. It urges readers to write to the Medical Depts Re Specific Cay at 137 Swift Ride Atlanta Ga for consultation.
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Pennsylvania shell wrecked in Wisconsin Utica collision
A head on crash between the Wisconsin and Pennsylvania four-oared crews near Poughkeepsie left the Pennsylvania shell sinking. Oarsmen from both boats were unharmed. The Penn crew will row Wisconsin’s substitute four until a new shell arrives. Syracuse launch towed the wrecked shell to the boathouse.
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Records Fall At Pacific Northwest Amateur Athletics Meet
Portland June 16 Five conference records fell at the annual championship trap field meet of the Pacific Northwest Amateur Athletic Union. Multnomah Athletic Club defeated Seattle Athletic Club after a tight contest. Sam Fellah of M A C cleared 12 feet 1 inch in pole vault, C Walsh of SAC threw 160 feet 7 inches in the 16 pound hammer, Neill of Oregon University launched the javelin 161 feet 94 inches, surpassing the old mark of 145 feet 6 inches, while the hammer record was also broken by another performer.
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Walsha s record throws light on a distant meet
A report recalls a swimmer Walsh who set a 35 feet 514 inches mark surpassing a 34 feet 1014 inches conference best. It notes a five mile run by W Chandler in 21 5, beating his own 26 26 13 record. It touches Dartmouth Cornell baseball at Hanover. It then quotes a Blackwood's Magazine writer on state line town lore and Virginia Tennessee alcohol contrasts with vivid anecdotes of line-crossing revelry and enforcement.
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