Matty's Big League Gossip on Giants Pennant Hopes
Christy Mathewson predicts the New York Giants will win a fourth consecutive pennant, discusses Pirates and Cubs, notes Western league weakness, and analyzes management changes, pitching, and the era’s team chemistry. The piece evaluats McGraw’s crew and other clubs, with historic context from 1910s baseball.
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Cornell Wins Intercollegiate Regatta Over Harvard
In Cambridge on May 1 Cornell crews defeated Harvard in both varsity and freshmen races. Varsity time 9:16 over 1 mile 7 3/4 furlongs, with Cornell leading Harvard by a length. Harvard captain Reynolds suffered fatigue. one runner, Charles Still, required medical attention amid gusty winds and whitecaps on the Charles River.
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Challenger launched at Gosport shipyard in England
The new America's Cup challenger Thomas Lipton yacht Shamrock III was landed at Gosport on May 2 and christened by the Countess of Shaftesbury. The ceremony drew Lipton's circle and yachting experts who praised the yacht's boat and noted its strong chance despite late launch timing.
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American boxers set for Vernon bout in May
Vernon arena to host a private match on May 4 between Ad Wolgast and Joe Livers after Wolgast accepted from Milwaukee. The article notes Americans have an advantage with longer preparation time and mentions other sports news from Madison and Bryn Mawr. The piece also covers jockeys and college track records with several named people and places.
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Games Wanted In The Chicago Milwautes And Baseball
A garbled item references a dispute over season matters involving teams and managers, with partial names and numbers appearing. The readable fragments point to a baseball context and possible legal or organizational actions, but essential facts remain unclear.
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Chicago, Milwautes & Baseball
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Teer Coes
Municipal gun ordinance tightens sale of firearms
Chicago on May 2 a drastic ordinance restricts firearm sales to permit holders only, requires chief of police signoff, with possible prosecution for sellers. City council acted after recent gun violence reports. The Russian government ordered ten aircraft capable of carrying eleven persons.
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Mutiny in Sponge Fleet Reported Near Tampa
Reports from Tarpon Springs sponge fleet crews describe the destruction of another ship. The schooner Hong Louise, captained by Henri Michel with 17 crew members, reached Tampa in a lifeboat after being forced off and burned by men suspected of mutiny.
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Fatal Auto Ride In Berkeley Demolishes Car
Berkeley Cal May 26 A contractor namedAugust Peter son was killed when his automobile was struck at track by a Southern Pacific electric train. The crash destroyed the vehicle and the man died at the scene.
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Electria
Gambling on baseball runs crowds out football on street
Card trackers are betting on baseball runs like stock quotes on Hrawl street and interchanges of ghouls. Quotes show bets per 100 with 25 cents payoffs, based on total runs by American and National leagues. Walter Johnson discussed as top pitcher, with opinions from an umpire and John McGraw.
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New York Herald
Walter Johnson
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Lis
John dieGraw
Mathewson
New York Evening Sun
Life Not Worth While Lisle May 26 Death Mystery
Reginald A. Barr left a note suggesting the death of his heart Florence Bentley in Downers Grove a few miles away. Police say the strangled or accidental death occurred near the moving train. The incident remains under investigation and details are being clarified.
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