Sprint Hopes Lead American Olympic Team to Stockholm
The American Olympic squad arrives in Stockholm aboard the Finland and trains chief Murphy announces the sprint trio Drew Craig Cooke as top 100 meter contenders. Howard Drew Ralph Craig and Carl Cooke lead the short dash plans while Murphy assigns notable runners to 400 and 800 meters and longer distances.
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Ralph Craig
Michigan
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Cleveland A. C
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Craig
Cooke
American Marathon Team Ready for Stockholm Conditions
Mike Ryan eliminated after ship docking but may still factor in the marathon. Clarence DeMar and Sockalexis emerge as top American contenders as the team prepares to train in a Stockholm Swedish village under Boston Athletic Association guidance. Officials expect cool weather to aid stamina and aim for record times with full, cautious confidence.
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New York
America
Ryan
North Dorchester
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Sockalexis
Stockholm
George Brown
Boston Athletic Association
American Team Captivates Swedish Waterfront Crowd
Sweden crowds watch the American squad regarded as the top rival to the local team. Reports of their prowess spread across Europe and raise national interest. Only George Bonhag remains sidelined by a knee injury from a deck fall during training, hindering his participation.
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Sweden
George Bonhag
New York
Basketball Matchups Across Major Cities This Week
National games today feature Boston versus New York and Brooklyn against Philadelphia. Chicago faces Pittsburgh while St. Louis plays Cincinnati and Cleveland meets Detroit with other city pairs listed for today.
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Local High School Fixtures Arranged for Saturday
New England matchups list Waverhill versus Lynn Lawrence versus New Bedford Lowell versus Brockton and Worcester versus Fall River reflecting regionally scheduled games for the weekend.
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Jackson Ahead of Speaker
Washington contenders for the American League pennant feel the pace as sluggers fade from the top list. Gandil Milan and Walker remain with Walker the only one improving his batting average over last week.
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Gandil
Milan
Walker
Baseball Leaders and Averages Highlight 1911 Season Standings
The update shows Jackson of Cleveland leading Speaker, with Boston players dominating the list of 30. New York has five in the group but only Zinn is active. Zimmerman of Chicago trends down from his league-best average. Speaker has 10th hit, Sweeney may top a century in the NL, while Baker and Speaker vie for the lead among major leaguers. Red Sox batters gain, Carrigan reaches .300 with help from Stahl Hall and others. several players drop, team batting and fielding for Boston improve slightly.
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Red Sox Pace Closes Gap in Tight American League Race
Eddie Collins analyzes the 1912 pennant chase, noting the Red Sox lead and balance, while the Athletics brace for a crucial stretch against Boston. He cites injuries to key players, predicts a hard-fought season, and emphasizes the importance of upcoming series against the Red Sox and Senators.
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St. Louis Browns
White Sox
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Athletics
Red Sox
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Cleveland
Tigers
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St. Louis
Yankees
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International League Scores From Three Cities
At Rocky Point Providence defeated Buffalo 9 to 4. At Newark Montreal won 5 to 2. At Jersey City Rochester topped Jersey City 7 to 4.
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