Chicago Defeats Pittsburg In Opening Game 4 to 0
Brooklyn May 2 Chicago defeated Pittsburg in the opening game here today by a score of 4 to 0. Three pitchers used as Hollacher's liner split M’s hand in the first inning. Evans wild in the fourth and fifth. timely hitting by Chicago and Evans’ exit after the eighth. Tyler hurt his side in the fifth. Martin relieved and allowed two runs before Douglas closed the game. Batteries Tyte Douglas and Killifer Schmidt Mayer Evans Adams.
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Brooklyn Shuts Out Boston 3 0 to Open Home Season
In Brooklyn on May 2 Brooklyn defeated Boston 3 to 0 to start its home season. Rudolph and Pfeffer pitched a duel until the eighth when Krueger timed a two run triple. Malo added a fourth inning single driving in Wheat. Kelly fanned in his first three at bats.
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National Leaguers Dominate In Two Games From May Day Fixtures
New York Nationals routed Philadelphia 14 to 2 in a home opener with 16 hits led by Barnes and Watson. St Louis pitchers limited Cincinnati to two hits in an 8 to 1 win paced by Tuero's six innings and two RBIs. Coast League results list Oakland over Portland 1 to 2 and Sacramento beating Los Angeles 11 to 6 among others.
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Rickard to Name Willard Dempsey Fight Site
Promoter Tex Rickard said Toledo is a likely site for the July 4 heavyweight championship bout between Jess Willard and Jack Dempsey after conferring with Mat Hinkel and others. He expected to name the city by Monday. If staged in Toledo, the car boxing commission led by Mayor Schreiber would receive 7 percent of gross receipts for charity.
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New York Baseballs Revved by Sunday Play Plan
New York hosts major league doubleheaders under a new law with schedule changes. May 4 saw President Meydler of the National League announce Philadelphia facing New York and Boston against Brooklyn. The altered dates shift games from May 12 and the season’s plan aims to avoid congestion while coordinating American and National league schedules. George Knockout Brown defeated Bob Moha in Racine to claim a middleweight boxing decision.
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Willard, Dempsey Clash Spotlight on Heavyweights
In a feature on heavyweight power, Jess Willard’s size and reach are weighed against Dempsey’s speed and punching accuracy. Morris, Fulton, and Miller fall to the faster, skilled men, while Willard’s bulk proves decisive only against slower foes. Also noted are Army discharge news for Lunte and golf champion Chick Evans unable to defend his title as the Boston tournament looms before the Western Amateur in St Louis.
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Opening Day Sparks Atrocious Rivalry In Baseball
Opening day results from Chicago and Philadelphia feature St Louis rallying 11 to 4 over the White Sox with a marine flag ceremony. Washington defeats Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Shaw hits two early homers and Dugan add two runs. New York tops Boston 3 to 1 with Scott's bat, while Detroit rolls over Cleveland 14 to 6 as Veach shines with multiple hits and three RBIs.
Harness Racing Spendings Reach Over Two Million Dollars
The article notes vast harness racing activity across North America, citing 1,915 meetings in the past two years across the United States and Canada and detailing 1917 and 1918 figures. It highlights premiums of about 2.2 million dollars, with distributions split between half mile and mile tracks, and explains weather and influenza as reasons for low attendance and refunds. It also references Independence Day and the 1782 preliminary and 1783 definite peace treaties with ratification dates in 1784.
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Mitchell Ingle Drawn In 12 Round Fight At Broadway Theater
Mitchell pressed attack throughout the twelve rounds against George Ingle at the Broadway theater. Referee John McIntosh ruled the bout a draw after a late round clash when Mitchell struck Ingle during a handshake. Ingle showed strength with right swings and body blows while Mitchell's left jabs and footwork kept him competitive. The crowd favored Ingle in the final three minutes as both contestants displayed sportsmanship and excitement.
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Great Auto Event Entries At Indianapolis Speedway
Forty two years old entries closed at midnight last night for the 100 mile Liberty sweepstake to be run May 21 at the Indianapolis speedway. Several foreign pilots and American record holders will start. Results from the Rascal press show Kansas City 4 Louisville 3 Beau 7 Toledo 2 Milwaukee 2 Columbus 3. A note on hotel workers in New York reports many earn as high as 260 a month.
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Butte Track Athletes Travel to Anaconda Meet
A 14 man Butte high school track team led by Coach Danahey will depart by automobile for Anaconda this morning to compete in an intercity meet against Deer Lodge and Anaconda. Principal Bruce Millikin approved the lineup, and plans aim to ready a squad for Missoula scholastic events. Captain Zundle and McAuliffe lead jumps and pole vault, with sprinters eager to beat Anaconda champion Domitrovich.
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Soldier Athletes Excluded From Paris Games
The War Department will not send American soldier athletes to compete in the Paris Olympics. The ruling covers overseas veterans and non overseas soldiers, whether discharged or not. The decision followed a conference between Secretary Baker and Gen Peyton and was announced by Amateur Athletic Union president Dallas.
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