Southern League pennant outlook tightens for all clubs
The Southern League pennant race tightens as stronger clubs reform their rosters and hot weather tightens schedules. Birmingham with Rice leads, while Molewsworth of the Barons hints at a pennant bid if pitching holds. Major league clubs pursue three Vanderbilt athletes and others across baseball and football, amid uncertain offers and team moves. Olympic bike team selections finalise ten riders for Stockholm with names from Kansas City to Newark.
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May 22 Baseball Roundup From Today in Base Ball
George L. Moreland reports May 22 action across college and professional leagues. Princeton’s J J McElroy no-hit Yale at New Haven, Washington Nationals snap a 14 game skid by beating Louisville, Springfield Eastern League wins 5-0 with ten ninth inning runs capped by Jake DPranby two homers. Two NL triple plays by Brooklyn’s Mike Griffin and George Smith and by New York’s Park Wilson and Jack Warner. Washington Americans tally 21 hits against Streit and Indabloom of Cleveland. Joe Wiltse of the Giants throws first NL complete game beating Brooklyn 7-3. Oklahoma City tops Hutchison 2-1 in 20 innings. Bush of Detroit collects singles and four doubles off St Louis League pitchers, while Yaton belts five for five.
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Barons Sweep Two From Crackers In Four Hour Doubleheader
Birmingham Barons defeat Atlanta Crackers in both games as McGilvray stars with a five for seven day including a home run. First game ends 13 to 4, second game 3 to 1 with Barons taking late lead on Almeida and McGilvray hits.
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Johnston Clouts First On Single In Barons Win
Jimmy Johnston, the fleet-footed outfielder, sparked a Barons victory by reaching first and stealing second, then catching locals off guard as he sprinted home. The crowd roared as Birmingham’s offense clicked, Johnston’s aggressive baserunning highlighted the double trimming and left East’s defense reeling.
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Winston-Salem Pennant Raised After 1911 Win
Winston-Salem in New York May 28 The 1911 pennant won by the Winston Salem ball team of the Carolina Association was formally hoisted before the game with Greenboro Governor W W Kitchin spoke urging clean baseball and a square deal The local team defeated Greenboro 7 to 1 in the opening ceremony and game
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Yesterday's baseball results across major leagues
Scores from yesterday's play show Birmingham routs Atlante 13 4 and 3 1, plus Chattanooga Mobile 2. Memphis 9 Montgomery 6. Albany 3 Jacksonville 2. Macon 4 Columbia 2. Savannah 5 Columbus 3. American League Chicago 7 Cleveland 8, Philadelphia 3, Detroit 5 St Louis 0. Chicago 7 New York 3. National League Chicago 10 Cincinnati 2. St Louis 7 Pittsburg 4. Philadelphia 10 Boston 8. New York 5 Brooklyn 4. American Association Louisville Toledo rain. Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis 2. St Paul 8 Kansas City 5. Carolina Association Winston Salem 7 Greensboro 1. Greenville 3 Spartanburg 2. Anderson 3 Charlotte 2. United States League Pittsburg 4 Reading 6. Richmond 6 Cincinnati 4. Virginian League Roanoke 8 Lynchburg 2. Petersburg 1 Norfolk 0. Portsmouth 4 Banville 4. Newport News 2 Richmond 2. Cotton States Yazoo City 13 Greenwood 10. Vicksburg 3 Hattiesburg 1. Meridian 3 Jackson 5. International League Buffalo 3 Rochester 2. Providence 14 13. Toronto 8 Montreal 4. Appalachian League Asheville 5 Morristown 0. Morristown 2 Asheville 1. Southeast 6 cane 6 Manewville 4. Eola dandens 2
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Perry Wins Narrow Decision Over Robinson at Gate City
Jimmy Perry edged Jack Robinson in a ten round bout at Gate City Athletic Club, a verdict met with loud audience disapproval. Perry attacked early. Robinson countered with defense and clever in-fighting, but the decision favored the younger fighter amid spectator jeers.
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Boxing notes feature colorful local bout chatter and upcoming heavyweight match
A lively report describes a prelim between Hinkydu and Jef Murphy, both agile and absorbing punishment through five rounds. Spider Britt then defeats Johnny Herndon in three rounds with a sharp body punch combination. Announcements at the club promise a heavyweight match next week.
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Special train arranged for Johnson Flynn fight
Chicago May 28. Arrangements completed to run a special train to Las Vegas for the Jack Johnson Jim Flynn world championship match on July 4.
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Indianapolis Auto Trials Postponed at Memorial Day 500
Heavy rain halted the remaining qualification trials for the Memorial day 500 mile race at the Indianapolis speedway. Weather interrupted sessions in Indianapolis, Indiana, on May 28, delaying the event schedule.
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