Indians Sign College Pitcher Big Jim Edwards
Speaker seeks to bolster the Cleveland pitching staff by adding left handed prospect Big Jim Edwards from Mississippi College. Edwards will join at end of the college year with a leave of absence now and complete his degree next fall. Edwards, a war veteran born December 14 1897 in Banner Mississippi, is noted as Cleveland's best southpaw prospect since Willie Mitchell.
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Yesterday's results in major leagues and standings
In the American Association Columbus defeated St. Paul 8 to 7 while Minneapolis beat Toledo 7 to 4 and Louisville topped Milwaukee 4 to 3. Indianapolis at Kansas City was rained out. In the American League Detroit routed New York 6 to 1 Philadelphia beat St. Louis 13 to 3 and Cleveland won 2 to 3 over Washington. Boston lost 2 to 0 to Chicago.
Baseball score roundup with multiple league games listed
Pittsburgh beat Boston 6 5. Cincinnati 6 defeated Brooklyn 2. New York 1 beat Chicago 0. St Louis 19 topped Philadelphia 7. GAMES TODAY Columbus at St Paul Toledo at Minneapolis Louisville at Milwaukee Indianapolis at Kansas City. AMERICAN LEAGUE Cleveland at New York. St Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia. Detroit at Washington. NATIONAL LEAGUE Boston at Pittsburgh New York at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis.
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Carpentier Wins Quick Victory Over Lewis in London
Boxing notes recount Georges Carpentier defeating Ted Lewis in London in swift fashion. Lewis, outweighed, showed little, while Carpentier gains momentum for a possible rematch with Dempsey. Also covered are William Johnston’s Davis Cup bid and upcoming clash with Mill Brennan on May 16.
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White Sox Trade For Pitcher Ferdie Sehup
Kansas City reports that the Chicago White Sox traded pitchers Roy Wilkinson John Ia sell and a third pitcher to be named later to the Kansas City club of the American Association in exchange for Ferdie Sehup.
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Contenders for Dempsey Title Heat Up at MSG and Abroad
May 15 report notes Luis Firpo of Argentina and Jim Tracey of Australia as top challengers after Firpo’s victory over Jim Herman and Tracey’s looming bout with Bill Brennan at Madison Square Garden. Argentina hails Firpo, a potential $450,000 purs e for a Firpo Dempsey bout. Tracey’s prospects hinge on Brennan’s performance.
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World Tennis Championship Set In London Chooses Forty
Walter Kimsella of New York faces English champion G F Hovey in a three match world court tennis title series in London. The event runs this week with matches scheduled for today Wednesday and Saturday. best seven of thirteen sets decide the winner.
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Benny Leonard to boxing carnival in London for charity
May 15 New York report Benny Leonard light weight champion will join a quartet of American champs who have toured abroad. He plans to appear in a September London athletic carnival for charity, paying his own expenses with his mother and sister accompanying him. Other travelers include Jack Dempsey Johnny Kilbane and Johnny Buff. Leonard may consider further offers after the trip.
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Benny Seeks Vacation Amid Lightweight Title Fight
Benny plans a break before a forthcoming lightweight bout in England. He intends to take a vacation regardless of potential title implications or the risks to his championship.
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Chauncey Upsets Jacksonville In 3-2 Pitchers’ Battle
Chauncey defeats Jacksonville 3 to 2 in a tense game despite both hurlers Barstow and Withem yielding six hits. Jacksonville led with a fifth inning run, Chauncey tied in the sixth, and McDaniels sparked Chauncey with a seventh inning triple and score. Earich and McDaniels combined for five of Chauncey’s six hits as Barstow and Withem worked deep into the contest.
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Downey Wins Decision Over O'Dowd In Columbus Bout
Bryan Downey earned the judges decision in a 12 round fight with Mike O'Dowd in Columbus. Downey carried five rounds, O'Dowd two, with five draws. Downey failed to capitalize on several chances to finish the bout.
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Prize Offered for Bathing Girl Free Magazine Cover
A prize of a solid hand embroidered copper tidy will be awarded to any magazine that can publish through the summer without featuring a bathing girl on its cover.
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