Chief Zimmer First Umpire Says Job Not So Bad
Veteran catcher turned National League umpire Chief Zimmer says umpiring life isn’t as hard as critics claim though he expects to change his mind by July 4. He notes players blame umpires, bleachers forgive idols, and he aims to forgive and forget while judging Yale and Pennsylvania games and observing McKay from Yale.
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Boston
South End
Pulliam
Harvard
Yale
New Haven
McKay
Georgetown
Pennsylvania
Cycle Clubs Plan Reunion Run to Reservoir Next Sunday
The Boston cycle scene gears up for a reunion run to the Reservoir next Sunday morning. Captains from major clubs including Massachusetts Bicycle Club Malden Hyde Park Ramblers Roxbury Chelsea and many more organize the day.
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Boston Cycle Club
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Malden
Hyde Park Ramblers
Roxbury
Chelsea
Press Cycle Club
Charlestown
Somerville
Metropolitan Wheelmen
Newton
Waltham
Tiger Roadsters
Mattapan Road Club
Roslindale Wheelmen
Jamaica
Eagle Cycle Club
Clover Club of
Lynn
Richardson Star Pitcher Richardson Looms as Roxbury Latin Hope
Leo Richardson of Roxbury Latin School emerges as a potential pitcher after converting from shortstop. He has dominated Newton High batters, fanning 11 in a recent showing, signaling he may pitch in league games this season.
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Leo Richardson
Roxbury Latin School
Richardson
Newton High
Inter scholastic Tennis Tourney Opens at Jarvis Field
The annual interscholastic tennis tourney starts tomorrow at 10 am on Jarvis Field Cambridge. A large crowd is expected with Volkmann School Boston Latin Browne Nichols Exeter and Andover among the contenders. N W Niles Boston Latin last year’s champion returns with brothers the Niles twins Westfall and Sweetzer among top prospects. Volkmann relies on the Watson brothers Briggs Jones Cutter Evans and Harding.
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Volkmann School
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Andover
N. W. Niles
McDonald
Boston Latin School
Niles Brothers
Westfall
Sweetzer
Volkmann
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Harding
O'Brien Carter Bout Stopped by Police Interruption
In St Louis on April 28 the police halted a 15 round bout between Jack O'Brien of Philadelphia and Kid Carter of Brooklyn in the third round. Carter was outclassed, knocked down three times in the second, and halted after a hard right to the jaw in the third when he rose at eight.
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Jack O’brien
Philadelphia
Kid Carter
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Mohawk A. C. Formed by Roxbury Latin Students
An athletic club Mohawk A. C. is formed by Roxbury Latin School youths. A two story clubhouse will be built soon. Officers elected last night include Claude Cairns president Percival Gregory vice president Anderson secretary treasurer. Dorchester High and Rindge Manual baseball play tomorrow at Dorchester with a strong contest expected.
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Rindge
Dorchester
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Brayley
O'Brien Eyes Jeffries Bout in 10 Rounds Rumor
Boxing gossip centers on Philadelphia Jack O'Brien seeking a 10 round match with Jeffries after Munroe fight chatter. O'Brien bets a forfeit to prove he seeks no publicity and aims to sign if Jeffries agrees. Meanwhile O'Brien's May 14 bout with Kid McCoy in Philadelphia looms, amid tales of matchmaking twists and romance behind the scenes. Chester Goodwin-Present plan shifts to Young Erne clash next Wednesday after Walker bout canceled.
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Jeffries
Munroe
O’brien
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Jeff
Kid McCoy
O'Brien
McCoy
Satan
Kid
Chester Goodwin
Young Erie
Goodwin
National Club
George Walker
George Decker
Young Erne
Erne
Baseball News From Boston and Beyond
Boston sports notes and chatter from yesterday include 10 games in Boston, Link Lowe praised by Detroit fans, and local hopes for New England league stars. References cover Huntington avenue grounds, ladies day, Mathewson and McGinnity attractions, and worries over a Collins team runaway race. Also noted are rain disruption, salary questions, and Neponset A A seeking local teams.
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Boston
Detroit
Link Lowe
Rube Waddell
Gene Demontreville
St. Louis
Jimmy Ryan
Jerome Kelley
Huntington Avenue
Christy Mathewson
McGinnity
South End
Collins
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Senators
Harry Gleason
Gleason
Frank Donohue
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Hemphill
Wallace
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Lave Cross
John F. Huriey
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Dorchester
Get My Book Doctor Shoop Restorative Ad Offer
An advertisement offers Dr Shoop s Restorative with a risk free month trial through a local druggist. The seller claims high cure rates for internal nerves vitality and weak organs, asserting 39 of 40 improve with no cost if unsuccessful. Orders for multiple books and the address in Racine Wisconsin are provided.
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Shoop
Racine
Wis
Benefit at Boston Theatre to aid John L Sullivan
20 percent of gate receipts from next Monday's Collins versus Athletics game at Huntington avenue will be donated to John L Sullivan. Old John L will be guest of honor and throw out the first ball from the grand stand. Freeman Lachance and Dougherty re-signed with Collins, while Cy Young’s 1902 contract with the club extended through 1904. Taylor, owner of the American team, returns from Washington and plans a downtown office. a large safe was purchased for receipts.
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Huntington Avenue
John L. Sullivan
Taylor
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Philadelphia
Shibe
Sullivan
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Freeman
Lachance
Dougherty
Cy Young
Detroit Beats Chicago In Pitchers Duel, Narrow Win
Killian controlled the game allowing three hits, two scratches. Detroit chased White from the box in the third and welcomed Patterson in the fourth, mounting a rally to near shutout Chicago.
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St. Louis Beats Cincinnati 6 to 2 in opener
St. Louis wins the first season clash 6 to 2 as Jack Taylor pitches superbly, limiting Cincinnati to four hits. The home team bats Walker throughout the game, scoring with regularity to defeat Cincinnati.
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Schleil
Louis Seereeeree
Farrell
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Shay
Sehler
Burke
Orf Walker
Taylor
O' Day
West Roxbury High cross country meet slated today
The West Roxbury High School A.A. hosts its first cross country run this afternoon at West Roxbury. The entry list signals a hard battle for supremacy among contenders, with several runners expected to challenge for high honors.
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A.A
Baseball League Plays One Game Tells Story In Nutshell
Fragments show Detroit and Chicago results with scores 8 to 10 and 3 to 8 respectively. Rain disrupted games between Boston and Washington, St. Louis and Cleveland, New York and Philadelphia. Details are sparse and weather affected multiple matchups.
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Detroit
Chicago
Boston-Washington
ST. Louis
Cleveland
New York-Philadelphia
Am I reading a sports schedule card here
Not enough readable facts to determine teams, venues, dates, or outcomes. The text lists five matchups Boston at Washington, New York at Philadelphia, Chicago at Detroit, and St. Louis at Cleveland without any results or context.
Freeman Loses Bet After Easy Victory claimed
Washington fans cried victory after a supposed two day losing streak by the Senators, as Buck Freeman bet on a Senators loss outside the Boston American camp. Freeman hurriedly paid the money, while spectators teased him about the unlikely claim amid the unfounded wager.
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Boston
Freeman
Fred Parent
Henry Killilea Retires from American League Leadership
The Chicago Tribune reports Henry Killilea will retire from his advisory role as the American League faces changes. His departure ends a era of pooling talent for a world class team as manager Collins built with finance and time constraints. Bradford of Dorchester says the squad will rely on local players and boasts a fast state team. Rain halted all Fast games and many college and school matches near Boston.
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Collins
Chicago Tribune
Bradford
Dorchester
Boston
Buck's Braves Feel Confident After Giants Loss
New York April 28 Boston manager Al Buckenberger declared if they did not win today neither did the Giants. He noted a rainy day is consolation and that April brings showers. Tom Needham and Cannell predicted strong showing against the Giants while Dick Cooley played piano as Buckenberger and Tenney smirked.
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Giants
al Buckenberger
Boston Nationals
Marlboro House
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Boston
Tom Needham
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Cannell
Needham
Dick Cooley
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Harvard Handicap Track Games Postponed This Weekend
Harvard handicap track events on Soldiers Field were postponed due to a wet track. The meet now shifts to Saturday or Monday, delaying the program and affecting participants and spectators.
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Soldiers Field
Corcoran Delivers Career Game At Short for Western
A Western exchange reports Tommy Corcoran delivering the game of his career at short. He shows sharp plays with rapid ball handling and sensational picks that highlight his defense.
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