Georgetown Falls to Cross in Ninth Inning Hard-Luck Bout
After a seven game win streak, Georgetown loses 3 to 2 to cross-town rival Holy Cross in nine innings. Blue and Gray starter was strong but luck and timely plays favored Holy Cross as Mayock’s fielding error tied the score in the fifth. Doud held Georgetown to six hits while fanning seven to seal the win in the ninth.
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Ashington
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Orgetown
Mayock
Shay
Visitors
George J
Doud
Red Sox Braves Face Senators in Hub
Boston fans pack Huntington avenue grounds as Red Sox meet the Washington Senators in a pre season tilt. Clear weather expected with large turnout and strong gate hopes for the noon showdown at the avenue.
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RED Sox
Braves
Senators
Bunting
Swithal
Washington Senators
Jafternason
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Boston clubs pledge aid for Chelsea relief efforts
The report notes lively support from sports groups in Boston for Chelsea, with the Armory A. A. and other clubs planning benefit games to raise funds. Organizers emphasize ongoing generosity as players and fans look to sustain aid for those most in need.
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Bea
Boston
Armory A. A
Wrestler Lundin to collide at Columbia Theatre
Boston fans hope to see a major wrestling night at the Columbia Theatre featuring Lundin, billed as a top challenger from the West. The card promises Gotch related combat history and a chance to see Olsen against a giant, with memory of past bouts and regional interest in the bout.
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Columbia
Boston
America
Europe
Ratre
Olsen
Boston American team led by McGuire aims for fast, flawless season
The squad trains in new uniforms with a cream and red trim as rookie infielders Lord and McConnell or Laporte compete for second base. Thoney, McHale, Gessler headline a strong lineup with Criger and Young guiding the reception. Beantown boasts speed, athletic defense, and high expectations for early games.
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Adting
McHale
Burchell
Wagner
Carlisle
Patrick Donohue
Young
Cravath
sLaPorte
sUng
Laub
Elmer
Criger
McGuire
Marie
Lord
Harris
Sullivan
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Knaeling
Cicotte
Gessler
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Morgan
Thoney
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Barrett
McConnell
Frank Donohue
Ostdick
Boston
Laporte
Cyrus Young
Loy
Sam
Joe Cantillon
McHale C.f
Gessler R.f
Unglaub
Sports From Everywhere Highlights Shifts in Positions and Stars
Quote notes catchers turning toward other roles in baseball. The famed stallion William L. stirs stud duties at New Philadelphia. Dee Patch earnings top $100,000 since 1902, averaging $20,000 yearly. Moncecal Brown’s pitching decline risks rest. Nashville Southern league inks deal tying Chance to Frank Elston of Chicago.
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Savage
Dee Patch
Nashville
Chance
Chicago
Frank Elston
Livingston Plans Faced Setback in Howard Bout
Female world champion Cora Livingston saw plans challenged at the Howa where she performs this week. Manager Will Boehm, railing at a challenger Olga NeVon, faced an unexpected reception as NeVon lasted 15 minutes in the ring. Boehm ends up two dollars poorer and Livingston issues a new challenge for all comers.
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Howa
Will Boehm
Olga NeVon
South End
Miss Livingston
the pHoward
Miss Nelson
Schedule of NBA Games Across Major Cities
The card lists matchups with Washington at Boston Philadelphia at New York Detroit at Chicago and St Louis at Cleveland indicating a regional slate of basketball fixtures across four cities.
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Washington
Boston
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boxers feud nudges Gans as McFarland calls for terms
After Packy McFarland stops Britt in six, Coffroth seeks a Gans bout offering proper consideration. Britt retires claiming the sport, Coffroth loses money on a $6000 gate, while Nelson meets Dick Nelson, Memsic gets a rematch in Los Angeles, and Barry laments a disputed count at Armory A. C. in Chicago.
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Packy McFarland
Jimmy Britt
James Coffroth
Joe Gans
McFarland
Rush
Gans
Coffroth
Gans-Mcfarland
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Britt
Willus
Billy Glover
South Boston
Dick Nelson
New York
George Memsic
Chicago
Los Angeles
Wood
Clarence English
Jim Barry
Sam Langford
Armory A. C
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Ile
American chess experts win in Vienna tourney rounds
Vienna April 13. In the 16th round of the international masters tournament the two American players Marshall and Johner won their games. Marshall defeated Suechting and Johner beat Swiderski while Schlechter remains the sole leader.
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Vienna
Marshall
Suechting
Johner
Swiderski
Schlechter
McDonough to Join Denver Western League Club
Philadelphia catcher McDonough leaves for Denver to join the Western League club there after departing the Phillies.
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Philadelphia
McDonough
Denver
Schoolboys Nearly Got Wrecked on Rough River
Four schoolboy crews rowed yesterday as rough water and strong wind threatened a spill in the basin. Cambridge Latin and Roxbury Latin faced the danger, with Legate nearly colliding and their oars interlocking. Legate’s new coxswain drew praise for steering away from disaster. Stone School sent two crews but quit early due to conditions. Roxbury Latin’s Bart Connolly will miss this week due to cold.
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Roxbury Latin
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Legate
Graney
O'Leary
Cambridge
Stone School
Howe
Serle
Youngman
Boutwell
Stipp Named Captain as Mercersburg Ends Baseball Plan
Mercersburg School selects Stipp as football captain asserting his all round talent and shot put skill. Northampton High will not field a baseball team this year due to pupil interest. Palmer High School expects a strong baseball squad with about 30 players out. Rindge Manual Training adds Bill Ambrose from Everett High, boosting their football roster.
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Stipp
Mercersburg
Northampton High
Palmer High School
Bill
Ambrose
Everett High
Everett
Cubs beat rivals in umpire baiting stakes
The passage mocks Chicago striving for first in all things as the Cubs lead in a sensational scene. It notes Honus Wagner and a Paris flight by Leon de la Grange, with the aeroplane record set in six minutes and thirty seconds, and hints at upcoming shifts in local sports dress standards.
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Cubs
Chicago
Leon de la Grange
Paris
France
Doves Set for Brooklyn Debut Against Superbans
The Doves prepare for their initial Brooklyn game with Cy Young or Ferguson on the mound and Frank Bowerman catching. Manager Kelley may manage from the bench in the opener while overseeing outfield strengthening efforts.
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New York
Kelley
Dkck
Brooklyn Grounds
Cy Young
Ferguson
Doves
Frank Bowerman
Oly
Tonatch
Doves and Giants Set to Open Season in Brooklyn
Boston and New York squads prepare for a gala opener at Spikeville with Doves lining up Bates Brown Beau mont McGann Ritchey Dalyen Sweeney Bowerman Young Ferguson and Ruckek on fringe for Brooklyn. Donovan calls Boston stronger with Giants additions and Joey Kelly guiding tactics.
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Bates
Brown
Beaumont
McGann
Ritchey
Dalyen
Sweeney
Bowerman
Young
Ferguson
Ruckek
Brooklyn
Patsex
Donovan
Boston
Peorle
Giants
Joeysxelley
Ebbetts
Spikeville
Kelley
Keep Your Eye on Us Says the Colonel
New York April 13. The Colonel says he has tried to field a good Boston team and that Joe Kelley has his confidence. He notes a strong fielding lineup and known batting from Beaumont, Brown, McGann, Bates, and an excellent catching corps, but leaves pennant predictions to the fans.
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New York
Hub
South End
Joe Kelley
Boston
Beaumont
Brown
McGann
Bates
National matchups listed for major league teams
National schedule shows Boston at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, Pittsburg at St. Louis, Chicago at Cincinnati with pairings reflecting league standings and regional rivalries.
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National
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Hoffman Refuses to Play at Providence this Year
New York April 13 Harry Hoffman says he will not play with Duffy at Providence this year He seeks his release Hoffman was slated to go to Brooklyn but Ebbitts declared he did not want him
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Harry Hoffman
Duffy
Providence
Hoffman
Brooklyn
Ebbitts
Lindquist Enters B A A Marathon at Local Course
John Lindquist of the Svea Athletic Club Brooklyn N Y has entered for the B A A Marathon run to be held here April 20 It is his second attempt to gain honors in this historic event after finishing ninth last year with strong work in the final eight miles.
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John Lindquist
Svea Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Lindquist
Walker Memorial Cup Created for Best Novice Boston Terrier
The Revere Kennel Club will offer the A FF Walker Memorial Cup starting with the Charlestown show. It honors the memory of Good Fancier and is awarded to the exhibitor winning the best novice Boston terrier, any sex, at all New England shows through May 1, 1909, for the most wins in that span.
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Memory Green
Revere Kennel Club
Charlestown
New England
Somers Wins Harvards Jump in Cold Meet
R J Somers 08 won the high jump at 5 feet 7 inches plus 2 inches handicap in a delayed Harvard handicap meet. F H Houston and Read tied for second with a 5 feet 7 inch jump in the jump off. J Parker 10 and J R Barr 10 tied for first in the pole vault at 10 feet. N Osthaus 11 placed third. hammer throw to be held later if weather permits.
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R. J. Somers
F. H. Houston
Read
Houston
J. Parker
J. R. Barr
Parker
N. Osthaus
Got Raw Deal, Says Brain in Doves Contract Row
Chicago April 13 Dave Brain third baseman of the Doves says he has been misrepresented in his difficulties with President Dovey. Brain claims he asked for a raise last year but was refused with a promise of one this year. Upon receiving this year’s contract his salary was cut instead of raised and he sent it back seeking a $400 increase.
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Chicago
Dave Brain
The
Doves
Dovey
Brain
Blackburn KO's Bill Hevron in Philadelphia match
In Philadelphia on April 13 Jack Blackburn the colored lightweight pugilist from this city defeated Bill Hevron of England in three rounds with a complete knockout. Blackburn dominated from start to finish and Hevron never threatened.
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Blackburn
Bill Hevron
Philadelphia
Jack Blackburn
England
Trotting Turf Notes From Barnstable Fair Entries and Purchases
The Barnstable Agricultural Association fair August 25 to 27 offers two early closing trotting purses of 150 dollars each for 2:40 class trotters and 2:35 class pacers. Nahama, 2 11 4 by Peter the Great 2 07T, bred at Forbes Farm, enters the 2 11 stake at Detroit and the Charter Oak at Hartford. George Easterbrook of Denver bought the Spanish Queen Fanny Lawson a two year old stake filly and Dorothy Axworthy, runner up to Trampfast 2 12 14, in Lexington’s two year old stake last fall. At Connecticut River Stock Farm a bay filly by Electmont 2 22 by Chimes dam Irea Wilkes 2 27 5 by Argot Wilkes 2 14 14, owned by King & Macfarlane, was foaled. Roy Miller at Lexington, Kentucky notes unsettled weather hindering fast work, trainers using a half mile track, a promising yearling crop near 2:20 gait but a shortage of two year olds.
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Barnstable Agricultural Association
Dorothy Axworthy
Trampfast
Lexington
Connecticut River
Electmont
Chimes
Irea Wilkes
Argot Wilkes
King & Macfarlane
Roy Miller
Winners at Bennings track report
The Wrestler won the first race Ragman and Kempton were out Panique and Sir Wooster were out Umbrella failed to finish in the fifth and sixth races and the day’s results list Bennings track winners with no further context.
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Bennings Track
Ragman
Panique
Sir Wooster
Kempton
Umbrella
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