Be Higf Davis and the heavyweights in early boxing talk
A collage of sports notes recalls Ty Cobb’s homer a fan collapsed after the hit, discusses the heavy weight scene with Dempsey Willard and Fitzsimmons promoter plans, and weighs the chance of a Giants vs Yankees World Series while considering managers Mears McGraw and Huggins and the gambler’s odds.
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Giants
Yankees
West
New York
Ghidgg
Mears, McGraw and Huggins
Monte Carlo
Courtesy and Etiquette for Better Golf
A golf column on courtesy and mechanics advises analyzing successful shots to replicate them, respecting opponents in tight matches, and avoiding displayed wins or bragging. It stresses staying relaxed, playing to the best form, picking up when the ball is offered, and deciding intentions before addressing the ball. Too much golf can dull enthusiasm and harm form.
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Rickard
Willard
Kearne
Fitzsimmons
Dempery-Miske
Beneton Harbor
Jersey City
Ting
Jess Willard
Hug Hulle
Dempsey
Harry “Wille
Boyle
John F. Dille Co
Permit Decision Allows 10 Round Boxing Contests in Minnesota
The state boxing commission announced that decisions in 10 round contests will be permitted in Minnesota. A referee and two judges will render decisions. In other notes, American Association games included Minneapolis 7 St. Paul 6 and Milwaukee 8 Kansas City 11 through 11 innings, with some games postponed due to rain.
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Associated Press
ST. Paul
Minnesota
Mate Boating
American Association
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Otnere
National League
New York
T. Louis
Pittsboro Oe
Chicago
Es Rt
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Boston American League
Louis
Hiladelphia
Detroit
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Cleveland
Washington Aw
Uu Toa
Indianapoli
Paul Es
Columbus U Mw
Louleville
Toledo T
Pacific Coast League
Vernon
San Francisco U
Los Angeles
Seattle
Ealt Lake
Oakland
Sacramento
Vortland St
Schaefer Retains Billiard Crown in World Championship
The article reports Lindy Schaefer defeating Welker Cochran to retain the world billiards title in a balk-line block, with scores 1,232 to 1,300 and 500 to 414 in different blocks. It notes Schaefer’s dominant form and anticipation of continuing his lead into the fall, with references to Conti and Cochran in related results.
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Dell Nieiy
Schacter
Roger Conti
Presidi
Cochran
Schac
Gorman Sets Pass Record with Eleven Straight Yields
Gorman extended his reaching first base in eleven straight plate appearances by drawing seven walks in seven straight appearances in a Denver game. The feat matches a long list of past records, including Nick Demaggio’s 11 in 1910 and Walter Wilmot’s six straight in 1891. Gorman also collected two doubles and a single, with an error helping him reach first base on another occasion.
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Gorman
Denver
Nick Demaggio
Beaumont
Walter Wilmot
Chicago
English golf champions meet in title match
Miss Cecil Leitch the British women open champion and Miss Joyce Wethered the English close champion will clash for the open championship on the Princess course in Sanwich England. Both won their semi final matches with identical scores as Leitch defeated Miss Midfour and Wethered defeated Miss Joan Stocker of Sheringham by the same margin.
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Associated
Prose
Sanwich
England
Cecil Leitch
Joyce Wethered
Princess Course
Miss Leitch
Midfour
Prodigals Reinstated For Saturday Return By Ruth Meusel
New York American League stars Babe Ruth and Bob Meusel are set to rejoin the lineup this Saturday. Telegraphed reinstatement will be sent to Commissioner Landis by Friday midnight. Polo Grounds will host a crowd equal to a World Series gate as reservations are already sold.
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New York
Babe Ruth
Bob Meusel
New York American
Artie
K. M. Landie Ater
Landis
Polo Grounds
Brooklyn Cops Second Battle in Western Swing
Brooklyn won its second game since departing the western circuit, beating Louis 7 to 5 as a late burst produced two insurance runs after a key error. Vance Mamaux and Deberry started for Brooklyn, while Pertica Barfoot and Ainemith finished for the visitors amid a rain delay impacting American schedule.
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Brooklyn
Rohl
Louis
Vance
Mamaux
Deberry
Pertica
Barfoot
Ainemith
Feature races near end of spring training debates
Veteran racing writers argue that rushing horses into early spring starts harms form and health. They cite examples like Surf Rider Violinist and John Finn, noting trainers choose staged starts to build conditioning, not premature speed. Olympus fever followed by illness underscores risks of forcing early competition.
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Vants
Morvich
Olympus
John Finn
Harry Payne Whitney
Maryland
Whitney
Amer
Rolfe Hurls Perfect Contest In Anaconda Win
The Anaconda team defeated the Colo-Pitt miners 4 to 0 as Rolfe held them to two hits and received strong support from his defense. A crowd of about 2,800 saw a fast game with two big first inning homers by Tucker and Butler fueling the offense.
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Tucker
Butler
Anodes
Cole- Pitts
Pittser
Charley Robertson
Mr. Rolfe
Clan
Anaconda
Rolfe
Pitts
Emery
Lodell
Weir
Frazer
Callan
Kiley
St. Marie
Mor Teft
Emanuel
Porter
Sleconers
Apn E Catan
Oesevns
Baker
Lutrell
Cae Lodell
Boo
Olahauber
Fe.t. O Butler
Ieee
Colo-Pitts
Aba
Hpore Morgan
Snyder
Ery
Aes
Diley
Marie
Pitteer
Bear
Colo- Pitts
Butle
Mario
Rolf
Cole Pitts
Koerner
Logan
Diary Trial Of Gumps Ends In Bitter Courtroom Clash
A courtroom diary dispute reveals Uncle Gump accused of manipulating a marriage plot. Lawyers clash over handwriting and motive as questions probe age, engagement, and a costly offer to cover wedding expenses observed by the judge.
GOAST LEAGUE RESULTS AND BASEBALL UPDATE
Goast League results summarize batteries and lineups across cities. Washington State and Washington split a baseball series with a 9 to 6 final in Pullman, while Plestina failed to throw Calta in a wrestling bout with Calta declared winner after minutes.
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Pullman
Wash
University of Washington
Washington State College Today
Seori Washington
Wis. C
Leonard
Gardiner
Steiger
Maloney
Cook
Ruley
Bray
Sandberg
Plestina
Auinclaten Press
Boston
Marin Plestina
George Calta
wy-Wweight
Calea
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Mr. Rickard
Willard Ir
Chick’’ Evans
Boxing Commission
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Ruth
Meusel
Brooklyn Cops
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Derby
Eee
Davis J. Walsh
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Montana Power
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