Valdosta Signs Jordan to Manage Empire State League Club
Otto Jordan, famed second baseman, is signed by Valdosta owners to manage the Empire State League club from Valdosta. He accepted after negotiations and will depart for Valdosta to take charge. Jordan plans to play second base and anchors the keystone defense, aiming to boost the club’s performance this season.
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Phillies Top St Louis 9ist 3 in May Showdown
Philadelphia defeated St Louis 9 to 3 on May 7 as Brown and Mitchell struggled in a game marked by early walks and clutch hits. Murphy and Oldring figured prominently in scoring, with Baker delivering a homer for Philadelphia and Austin duplicating a Baker blast for St Louis.
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Wolgast to Meet Dundea in June Bout in San Francisco
Wolgast's manager replied to a promoter's inquiry whether the former lightweight champion would fight Johnny Dundea of New York in a twenty round bout in San Francisco on June 3. The manager said Ad would meet Dundea at catchweights.
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Phillies Edge Cardinals In Extra Innings Victory
National league action as Philadelphia beats St Louis 4 to 3 in ten innings. Paskett singled in the tenth after Knabe’s sacrifice and Lobert’s double, erasing a late three-run St Louis lead. Errors and double plays shaped the contest, with St Louis failing to score after bases were loaded in the sixth. United by strong pitching, Philadelphia improves its standing in a tense game.
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English poloists sail for Meadow Brook team voyage
Five members of the British Isles polo team preparing for the international cup voyage from Southampton to New York in May and June. Captains Ritser Cheape Lockett Edwards Freake head the squad with Freake among reserves. Ritson said the team is in perfect trim.
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Hale to Manage Hotel at Talbotton
Talbotton Ga May 7 Special S A Hale of Summerville Ga arrived today and will take charge of the Hotel Louise. Hale is regarded as a top hotel proprietor in north Georgia and has run a hotel at Douglasville Ga. He has over six years in the hotel business and comes highly recommended.
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Clemson Tigers to Play Auburn in Final Campus Series
Auburn hosts Clemson in a three game series on campus as the Tigers seek to close their season with a strong finish. Davis returns to form for Clemson while Auburn relies on a streak of wins and a resilient offense to challenge the visitors in a pivotal rivalry date.
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Savannah Wins Dramatic Double Steal At South Atlantic
In Savannah, a failed return on a sixth inning double steal allowed Savannon to score the two winning runs. Prygock homered and singled while Macon and Savannah traded leads. final 8 to 6 in Savannah. Batteries: Adams and Global. O'Brien and Kunkel. Time 1 37. Umpire Moran.
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Valdosta Tops Thomasville 6 to 4 In Series Game Three
Valdosta took the third game of the series in Thomasville 6 to 4 as Winges outpitched Elrod. Frank homered in the first inning, while Murphy and Champlin sparkled for Thomasville. Rooney and Pierre were released to Valdosta, with a game at Cordele slated tomorrow.
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Johnson Used Women as Sparring Partners in Trial
Chisago May 7. White women who associated with Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight champion faced charges of abuse as government attorney Parkin described 48 sparring partners. He claimed Johnson directed mistreatment leading to hospital visits and bruises. Witnesses recounted Johnsons relationships with Belle Schreiber and Etta Duryea, who later killed herself amid scandal.
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Pels Sell Pitcher Salmon to New Orleans Team
Louisville manager Jack Hayden announced the sale of left handed pitcher Roger Salmon from the Louisville American Association team to New Orleans in the Southern League.
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Boys High School Wallops Marist in Prep League Victory
Boys High School defeated Marist 18 to 4 in a Prep League game. Fox pitched a strong outing with 14 strikeouts, Callahan fanned six in the early innings, Armstead led with three singles, and Allen homered with other key hits from Lipscomb and Weaver.
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Noted French fencers duel at Chateau d Orly
Paris May 7 A sword duel end to a quarrel from three years ago occurred today between H C Berger son of a Paris deputy and George Breittmayer noted fencers. Berger was seriously wounded in the right breast. The duel was witnessed by fifty Parisians and reporters. Breittmayer later visited Berger and they reconciled. The duel had been delayed by Berger marriage and will be followed by a second duel once Berger has recovered.
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Lobbyist Registration Proposal in Congress
Washington on May 7 saw a bill proposed by Representative Charles B. Smith of New York to register lobbyists in Congress. A similar measure has also been introduced by Senator Kenyon.
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Pitcher Finn Signs Fardhner for Crackers in Montgomery
Al Fardhner, formerly of Bronx City in the Western league, was signed today by the Crackers and left with the team for Montgomery. Manager Finn, Bill Chappelle and The Constitution all note the signing amid plans to boost the club’s pitching.
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Britton Fight Ban Lifted in Philadelphia
Director of Public Safety Porter announced the lifting of Jack Britton's ban after a fight with Pat Moore two weeks earlier. A conference with Britton's manager and New York fight experts concluded Britton did not intend to cause trouble. Moore remains barred from fighting in Philadelphia for his role in the incident, with a possibility of lifting the ban later.
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Gunmen kill fifth man in four days in New York
May reports say five men have been slain by east side gunmen in four days. Antonio Scamarino, once of Dayton Ohio, was killed by a shotgun blast from a doorway and the shooter fled. Earlier victims include David Munser, shot by three gangsters on the Williamsburg Bridge during rush hour last night.
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Red Sox and Naps Clash in Cleveland Melee
In Cleveland on May 7 a Boston at Cleveland AL game saw accidents and rough play spark a clubhouse melee. Fourteen to fifteen players from both sides were involved after an on field incident, with Graney briefly stunned when Leonard struck Graney at home plate. Accusations of abusive language and roughness were aired, but the dispute ended with no lasting injuries.
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Clemson Downs North Carolina To Win Southern Intercollegiate Tennis Championship
Clemson college captured the championship in singles and doubles at the southern intercollegiate tennis meet in Columbia. J W Erwin and J G Erwin defeated Gates and Chambers of North Carolina 7 5 6 4 6 4 in doubles, while J O Erwin beat Oates of North Carolina in straight sets 6 4 7 5 6 3.
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Bride and diamonds missing shock San Francisco
San Francisco May 7 A citywide search begins for Mrs. Robert Saxe, 18, newlywed two weeks. She left home yesterday morning for shopping with 2066 dollars in diamonds to be cleaned. Police pursue theory she was murdered.
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