Prince Palatine Sold for Record Price to Kentucky Owner
Prince Palatine, famed English stallion, fetched 250000 dollars from Ed ward F. Sims part owner of the McClelland stable. Sims plans to bring the horse to Kentucky near Paris for breeding note in Blue Grass region. The sale compares with Tracery’s 268110 dollar Argentine purchase and other top prices. English bloodlines dominate high prices though American bred racers gain value.
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Prince Palatine
Tracery
Baseball rules stir debate and early track outlook
The article discusses the dead ball rule impacting pitchers and batters, notes players exploiting it, and recalls a colored battery era. It also covers baseball commission chairmanship hints, boxing prospects Tiny Herman and Charlie McCarthy, and Montana high school track notes with pole vault contenders Prosser, McAuliffe, and Johnson.
New York Beats Philadelphia With Timely Hits
New York defeated Philadelphia 6 to 4 on May 4. Loebourveau boosted the offense with timely batting and a remarkable running catch that saved three runs. Kauff drew a base on balls in all four plate appearances, while Philadelphia used 18 players in the game.
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Philadelphia
New York
Philadelphia Today
Loebourveau
Kauff
Causey
Securat R. H. BH
Toney
Douglas
Benton
Smith
Snyder
Causey, Welnert and
Withrow
Phenoms of 1920 Burwell Power to Pitch Curve
Jimmy Burwell, Browns pitcher, gained a curve ball from a war injury. A German machine gun bullet shattered his finger but he returned to baseball, earning a sergeant rank. His postwar rise includes a strong grip and sharp breaking ball, plus talents as singer and songwriter.
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ST. Louis
Jimmy Burke
Browns
Bill Burwell
Sotheron
Shocker
Weisman
Galila
Burke
Burwell
San Mihiel
Bill
Army
Joplin Club
Withal
Gill
Pat Collins
Horace Leverette
Farl Smith
Carl Mays
Phillies Rally to Take Game One in Washington
In Washington on May 4 Philadelphia benefited from timely hitting to win the odd game of the series 4 to 1. Perry pitched steadily for Philadelphia while Perkins and Gharrity contributed at the plate as the Nationals were left scoreless after a rough fourth inning.
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Washington
Philadelphia
Perry
Quisitora
Secreym Padelphia
Nation
Perkins
Zachmary
Gharrity
St Louis Hammer Chicago in 12 4 rout after early rough innings
St Louis hammered three Chicago pitchers in a 12 to 4 victory. Kerr and Heath were relieved, Weisman returned for his first game since mid last season and held pace except two innings. Chicago scored in three spots while St Louis built steady offense with multiple big innings.
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Louis
St. Louis
Chicago
Kerr
Heath
Weisman
Lowdermilk
New York Beats Boston 6 to 1 in Series Finale
New York triumphed 6 to 1 over Boston, taking the series three wins to two. Hoyt, who won the opener for Boston, was pulled after five innings and suffered his first loss of the series as Kerr and Walters held the Boston lineup.
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York
New York
Boston
Hoyt
Hoyt, Kerr and Walters
Detroit Beats Cleveland 2 1 in Ninth Inning Rally
Detroit secured its second win of the season by defeating Cleveland 2 to 1. Both Detroit runs came in the ninth when Cobb singled to score Bush and Veach. Final score Cleveland 2 Detroit 4. Batteries Myers and O Neill Dauss and Stanage.
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Detroit
Cleveland Today
Cobb
Bush
Veach
R. H. EB
Cleveland
Myers
O'Neill
Dauss
Stanage
Reds Count Pittsburg as Deadly Rival in National League
The Cincinnati Reds, world champions, believe Pittsburg is the most dangerous club and a likely dark horse contender. Pirates under Hack Gibson are seen as a rising threat, capable of sudden bursts that could overwhelm rivals. The Reds dismiss New York and doubt Chase and Zimmerman improve the Giants.
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Cincinnati Reds
Can Jons
Pittsburg
Cardinals
Pengecoes
St. Louis
Patoran
Reds
Pirates
Hack Gibson
Gibby
Sen
New York
Giants
Chase
Zimmerman
Owner Reinstated Horse Barred by Board Action
Washington May 4 The board of review of the National Trotting Association at its meeting reinstated Albert Delay of Waterbury Conn who with his horse Hdna lL had been barred in 1915. He was charged with entering the horse under other names including Lady J. Claire. The board refused to permit the horse to race again in any national association events.
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Washington
Board of Review
National Trotting Association
Albert Delay
Waterbury Contr
Hdna Ll
Delay
Lady &J. Claire
National Association
Dan of New York University Emerges As Promising Weight Man
Howard Dan of New York University placed second in the shot put at the Penn games. His showing marks him as a comer in weight events, with practice efforts well beyond the roughly 43 feet he achieved in the event.
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Howard Dan
New York University
World speed record set at Daytona by Tommy Milton
A mile in 23.07 seconds and two miles at 28.17 seconds at Daytona Florida set a new world speed record. The pace equated to 156 miles per hour for two miles. Warm sun and snow flurries were noted as coaches Danahey and Fahey prepared their track squads for practice.
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Daytona
Fla
Tommy Milton
Danahey
Fahey
League president Says No Trouble With New Pitching Rules
National League president Heydler reports no trouble enforcing the new pitching rules. Umpires have not had the chance to intervene as pitchers adjust to the change and strive to keep the rules intact.
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Garry Herrmann
National Baseball Commission
Ban Johnson
Harvey Woodruff
The
Chicago Tribune
Heydler
Big Billy Edwards
Princeton
New York
Mr. Edwards
National League
Fly weight boxing wrap and relay team world record
Joe Mandot of New Orleans lost a four round bout to Bobby Harper of Seattle last Friday in Puget Sound. Frankie Mason was stopped in the first round by Carl Tremaine of Cleveland in Toledo. The Illinois Athletic Club relay swimming team set a world record in San Francisco, 3 minutes 47 4 5 seconds for 400 yards, with Les Jones Bud Wallen Norman Ross and Harry Hebner. Ross ran 100 yards in 56 15 seconds, finishing behind Goodman. Gallatin county high school of
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Joe Mandot
New Orleans
Bobby Harper
Seattle
Puget Sound
Mandot
Frankie Mason
Jimmy Wilde
Toledo
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland
Frankie
Illinois Athletic Club
San Francisco
Les Jones
Bud Wallen
Norman Ross
Harry Hebner
Olympic Club
Oakland Athletic Club
Ross
Goodman
Moore dominates Wolfe in eight round Memphis bout
Special Dispatch reports Pat Moore of Memphis delivered a masterful performance against Cleveland’s Jack Wolfe in an eight round boxing match. Moore displayed artful footwork and precise punches, leaving Wolfe largely outmatched in a local arena on Monday night.
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Memphis
Tenn
Pat Moore
Jack Wolfe
Cleveland
Wolfe
Moore
Grady Fails to Fight. Grace Bout Decided by Stoppage
North Adams fighter Grady did not appear for the fight against Frankie Grace of Milwaukee. Battling Thomas of Chicago replaced him and Grace’s seconds threw in the towel at the start of the ninth round.
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Standard
Boston
Young Grady
North Adams
Frankie Grace
Milwaukee
Battling Thomas
Chicago
Grace
Levinsky Bests Turner in Six Round Portland Bout
In Portland on May 4 Levinsky outboxed and defeated Clay Turner over six rounds in a one sided professional boxing match. Turner fought bravely but could not check Levinsky’s superior speed and accuracy leading to a clear decision for the challenger.
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The
Standard
Portland
Battling Levinsky
Clay Turner
Milwaukee and St Paul Split In Extra Innings
In a ten inning game Milwaukee fell to St Paul 3 to 2 as the Saints rallied late. Kansas City beat Minneapolis 8 to 6 while Indianapolis shutout Toledo 6 to 0 and Louisville defeated Columbus 6 to 1.
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Pau Ennee
Ornereer
Toledo
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Ener Weene
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
American Association
St. Paul
Northwestern Sets Date for Annual Outdoor Inter scholastic Meet
Chicago May 4 Northwestern university announced May 29 as the date for its annual outdoor inter scholastic meet inviting teams from eight states.
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Chicago
Northwstern University Today
Cincinnati Pioneers End Losing Streak With Narrow Win
Cincinnati beat Chicago 4 to 3 to snap a skid and move into first place in the National League. Chicago’s nine scored in the third and fourth frames, but Cincinnati pulled ahead late as Carter Martin Bailey O’Farrell Daly Ring Luque Ruether and Wingo held Chicago to three runs.
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Cincinnati
Champione
Chicago
Lance
Carter
Martin
Bailey
O'Farrell
Daly
Ring
Luque
Ruother
Wingo
Comeback Talent Shines in Honolulu Swim Meet
In Honolulu, Lady Langer, once a dominant middle distance swimmer, defeated world renowned Duke Kahanamoku in a 440 yard race signaling a notable comeback after retirement. The event also showcased Kahanamoku's continued sprint prowess with a 54.35 second 100 yard dash, hinting at a future head-to-head with Norman Ross at Antwerp.
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Honolulu
Lady Langer
Duke Kahanamoku
Langer
Norman Ross
Duke Fhahanamoku
Kahanamoku
Ross
Antwerp
Jockey Ban Cuts Deep as Top Riders Face Ground Roles
The Jockey Club bans veteran Johnny Loftus and Willie Knapp from riding, signaling a scarce next season. Knapp’s license denial ends a career marked by strong yet sometimes criticized riding. Loftus and Knapp, long rivals, leave the turf with reduced riding presence and speculation about future trainer licenses.
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Jockey Club
Johnny Loftus
Willie Knapp
Knapp
Canada
H. P. Whitney
Willits Sharpe Kilmer
Saratoga
Spa
Geokes
Loftus
Johnny
Willie
Boxers Bout Stopped for Not Engaging in Aberdeen Clash
In Aberdeen Washington on May 4 the scheduled six round heavyweight bout between Bill Reed of Tacoma and Willie Keeler of San Francisco was halted in the fifth round by referee Dick Altican who ruled the fighters were not engaging. Reed claimed a torn ligament hindered his performance.
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Aberdeen
Wash
Bill Reed
Tacoma
Willie Keeler
San Francisco
Dick Altican
Reed
Schang Reaches Salary Accord With Red Sox
New York May 4 Wally Schang catcher for the Boston Americans came to terms with Red Sox president Harry Frazee after refusing to report this season without 12500 salary. Frazee announced a compromise praising Schang for his work last season.
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New York
Wally” Schang
Boston Americans
Harry Frazee
Red Sox
Oakland and Seattle Fall in Regional Scores
Oakland defeats Vernon 5 to 4 while Los Angeles posts a 5 to 2 win over San Francisco. Portland earns 4 to Seattle 0 and Salt Lake 5 tops Sacramento 0.
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I. Pet
San Francisco
Oakland
Tener
Vernon
Salt Lake
Portland
Los Angeles
Veneer
Sacramento
Seattia
Seattle
Dartmouth Beats Yale In Telegraph Rifle Match 992 to 970
In New Haven on May 4 Dartmouth defeated Yale in a telegraphic rifle match by a score of 992 to 970. The contest produced a clear Dartmouth advantage through steady shooting and strong performances by key team members.
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New Haven, Conn
Dartmouth
Yale
Comfort Aboard Navy Vessels Boosted With Armchairs
The British navy plans to equip ships with comfortable armchairs and rockers, a change from prior practice when such comforts were considered impractical. The shift aims to improve crew morale aboard ships.
Dempsey vs Gentle Jim Menke MMS Boxing Debate
Dear Tad on Jack Dempsey as champ among champs. Frank J. Menke argues Dempsey’s power and resilience surpass all, while Jim Corbett is hailed as the greatest boxer. A Cheese Club note lists pugilistic greats with nicknames and roles in a playful roster.
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New York
Tad
Jack Dempsey
Jessica Willard
Jessica
Carl Morris
Fred Fulton
Jimmy Figs
Jim Corbett
Jim
Frank J. Menke
Cheese Club
Abe Attell
Leach Cross
Joe Choyneki
Joe Bernstein
Matt Weiss
Benny Walger
Benny Leonardu
Mickey
Tad Potter's England Trip Teases Leverage Over Lemons
A playful piece listing humorous monikers for boxing or sports figures, praising various personalities and critiquing a "gang of lemons." The note ends with Peter Potter urging Tad to explore England to uncover the sources of the quip.
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Tad
Fred McKay
Gultton
Joe Grimm
Bill Squires
Davis
Sharkey
Soldier Kearns
Tronman
Charley Seiger
al McCoy
Sam Wallach
Herr Placke
England
Peter Potter
Arrival of Boxer in New York Creates No Furore
A modest welcome met Jack Lawler known as the Southern Tornado upon arrival in New York. The piece recalls earlier lavish debuts for boxers like Ketchel, Carpentier, and Gan, noting times have changed and new arrivals get little pomp. Lawler aims to face Willie Jackson and later Georges Papin, with a possible bout at Arena in Jersey City.
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New York
Jack Lawler
Benny Walger
Johnny Dundee
Clouters
Willie Jackson
Arena
Jersey City
Georges Papin
Stanley Ketchel
Steve
Willie Britt
Ketchel
West
Britt
Willie
Georges Carpentier
Joe Rivers
Leach Cross
Mike Gibbons
Packey McFarland
Jimmy Wilde
Jeffries
Corbett
Hawkins
Young Corbett
Joe Gans
San Francisco
Joe
Frank Erne
Sam Pruitt
Sam
Golden City
Mistah
Sam Pruit
de Ban
Joseph Gan
Frisco
Big Game Increasing at Four Big Game Reservations
The bureau of biologics survey reports rising populations of bison elk antelope and deer on four big game reservations under the U S agriculture department Visitor numbers to the reservations also increase according to the same time period report.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Biologics Survey
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Ormonde
Rock Sand
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Leonard
Harry Heilman
Tiny Herman
Frank Farmer
Chet McIntyre
Farmer
Charlie McCarthy
Eddie Shannon
Pacific Coast
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Cusson
Gallatin
Prosser
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McAuliffe
Butte
Johnson
George L. Bricker
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Outdoer Sports
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