Americans and English to meet for International Polo Cup
On June 7 1912 Meadow Brook hosts a four American four English lineup in the first game of the three match International Polo Cup. The American team includes Louis E Stoddard Lawrence Waterbury Devereaux Milburn and Harry Payne Whitney with Milburn shifting forward and Captain Whitney as goalkeeper. The English lineup features Capt Leslie St George Cheape Capt A Noel Edwards Capt Gerald Ritson and Capt Vivian Lockett with Duke of Westminster backing both sides financially. Attendance is expected near 20 000 with box seats at $200 and grandstand seats from $5 to $15.
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Newport
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Lawrence Waterbury
Devereaux Milburn
Harry Payne Whitney
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Monte” Waterbury
Piping Rock
Milburn
Whitney
Leslie St. George Cheape
Noel Edwards
Gerald R. Ritson
Vivian Lockett
Duke of Westminster
Hurlingham Club
Atlantic Coast
Walter Dupee
Hobson
Miss Hobbs
Berta
Alvernic
Edwards
Pretty Boy
Tiger
Cheape
Lloyd
Energy Machine
Pigeon
Energy
London
James
Kilbane-McCue Offer Sparks July 4 Bout in Cincinnati
Racine fighter Matty McCue has been offered a July 4 title clash with Johnny Kilbane by a Cincinnati sports club. Kilbane is prepared to accept the challenge, aiming to settle the bout in Cincinnati.
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Racine
Wis
Cincinnati
Matty McCue
Johnny Kilbane
Two Peculiar Golf Incidents From Birmingham Club
In a Birmingham Country Club Invitation Tournament match, Tick Tichenor and Frank Hewitt faced a rare situation when their balls lay within a club’s length. Tichenor lifted his ball due to risk of interfering, then replaced it after Hewitt’s divot was fixed. Dr. D Joseph Eby at East Lake experienced a ball movement caused by a behind-player’s shot, with questions about penalties and replacements.
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Tick Tichenor
Frank Hewitt
Birmingham Country Club
Mr. Hewitt
Joseph Eby
Atlanta Athletic Club
East Lake
Dr. Eby
Pole Vault For British Athletes Introduced
English athletes begin pole vaulting with a new bamboo and tape pole designed to be far stronger and safer after previous dangers of pole breakage and impalement.
Racing News at Louisville Shows Packed Race Card
Detailed results from multiple races at Louisville track including six furlongs wins by Coreopsis, Verena, and Bwana Tumbo with times and payouts. Also notes two miles and mile events, top finishers such as Travers, Naughty Lad, and Prince Hermis with handlers and weights. Weather cloudy and track fast, with several notes on horses also ran and times.
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Coreopsis
Kederis
Cedar Brook
Teahan
Kelly
Martin
Royal Amber
Dan Berry
Sir Offenbach
Tillie's Nightmare
Frances M
Bushy
Ganz
Candy Box
Buxton
Meshach
Emerald Gem
Della Mack
Green Brae
Harwood
Lindar
Ad Wolgast and Dundee On Edge For Go Tuesday
Ad Wolgast and Johnny Dundee completed full training routines ahead of their June 10 bout. About 1,500 fans watched Wolgast at the Vernon camp, while Dundee trained at Peters’ gym in Venice with partners, focusing on speed and stamina for the match.
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Dundee
Los Angeles
Johnny Dundee
Doyle Camp
Vernon
Peters’ Gymnasium
Venice
Dalton
Hobo” Dougherty
Joe Motto
Wolgast
Phillies release pitcher Llewellyn to Portsmouth club
Philadelphia on June 7 reports the Phillies have released pitcher Llewellyn, a National League recruit, to the Portsmouth club of the Virginia League under an optional agreement.
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Phillis
Philadelphia
Llewellyn
Portsmouth
Red Sox Crippled by Gardner Injury
Boston reports star third baseman Larry Gardner suffered a serious ankle injury from a slide at St. Louis. An X ray showed torn ankle ligaments and a broken foot arch. He returned to Boston and will wear a plaster cast at least two weeks more before removal.
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RED Sox
Larry Gardner
Boston
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis
Gardner
Jacksonville Divides Bill With Charleston in Doubleheader
Charleston and Jacksonville split a twin bill as the Gulls won 1 0 in the opener and Jacksonville saved the nightcap 2 0. O'Brien limited the Tarpons to one hit in the first game while Grover edged Foster in a pitchers duel to clinch the second. Box scores follow.
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D. C
Jacksonville
Gulls
O'Brien
Tarpons
Foster
Grover
A. E. Klump
Hawkins
Melchoir
Carroll
Hoffman
Cueto
Mauer
Smith
Horton
H. Charleston
R. Kipp
Winston
Menefee
Hoey
Wetr
Holt
Keating
Chappelle
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Belle
Orton
O’brien
Kipp
Maurer Hoey
Weir
Maurer
Taylor
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Klump
R. H. Po
Kinston
Ieee Amt
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Leach Set to Start in Center For Cubs This Season
Chicago June 7 Tommy Leach is expected to be the regular Cub center fielder for the rest of the season if his legs hold up. Clymer sits on the bench as Leach’s bat and fielding readiness have impressed. Leach’s knowledge of opponents and his signals guide the infield, with Evers allowing him to direct the outfield alignment.
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Chicago, III
Tommy Leach
Cub
Oug Clymer
Leach
Clymer
Tommy
Evers
Many Former Champs on the Reds Payroll
Cincinnati's roster features seven players who previously earned league champion status with other clubs. Notable names include Joe Tinker Mordecai Brown Johnny Kling from the Cubs and Devore Becker Groh and Ames from the Giants. The Reds pursue a championship legacy after years without a title.
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Cincinnati
Cincy Reds
Reds
Joe Tinker
Mordecai Brown
Johnny Kling
Cubs
Devore
Becker, Groh
Ames
Giants
Falkenberg Comeback Praised and Lessons for Players
Joe Bean argues Falkenberg’s return exemplifies how players sent to the minors can lose drive. He urges big leaguers to stay aggressive, use minor stints as incentive, and avoid complacency that ruins comeback chances. The piece praises Falkenberg and stresses ambition in all prospects.
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Falkenberg
Cale
Collins Lectures Class Of Boys On Baseball
Ray Collins pitcher of the Boston Red Sox spoke to a group of boys at the Greenwich Settlement House in New York. A question about pitching against Ty Cobb with bases loaded drew a sharp reply as the crowd peppered him with inquiries about Germany Schaefer, Ed Walsh, and who was better between Ty Cobb and Honus Wagner.
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New York
Ray Collins
Boston Red Sox
Greenwich Settlement House
Ty Cobb
Collins
Germany
Schaefer
Ed Walsh
Honus Wagner
Giants Hit Stride As Pitching Staff Rounds Into Form
New York Giants surge into a seven league pace as Monty notes a revival in pitching. Mathewson Marquard Estes Crandall Fromme and Demaree contribute to a renewed staff while McGraw reshapes a lineup that carried them to a 1911-12 run.
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Giants
Miller Gets a Match in Great Falls Bout
Walter Miller of Minneapolis, the champion welterweight wrestler, was matched with Montana champion Tom Sont for a bout in Great Falls on June 24. Both fighters will weigh in at 145 pounds.
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Mont
Walter Miller
Minneapolis
Tom Sont
Montana
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