Hanlon Vows to Beat Corbett or Quit Boxing
Eddie Hanlon declares in San Francisco that if he does not beat Young Corbett on Friday night he will retire from boxing. He insists he will win and, if victorious, will seek a bout with Britt for a further title shot. Corbett likewise aims to win and pursue Britt or a new promoter deal after the result.
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San Francisco
Young Corbett
Eddie Hanlon
Corbett
Britt
Benny Yanger
Abe Attell
Kid McFadden
Hanlon
J. Edward
Cicero Wins English Derby for Lord Rosebery at Epsom
Lord Rosebery's Cicero with American jockey Maker wins the Derby Stakes at Epsom. Jardy of M Blanc finishes second and Signorino third as nine horses started. The race marks Maher as first American to win the Derby twice, with a massive crowd present and King Edward among the first to congratulate.
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London
Lord Rosebery
Cicero
M. ‘Blanc
Jardy
Chevalier Ginistrelli
Signorino
France
M. Blanc
Maher
Epsom
King Edward
Bran Lad
Evans
M. E. Blanc
Newmarket
Flying Fox
Airs and Graces
New York Defeats Philadelphia in Strong Late Innings
New York won over Philadelphia in a game marked by hard hitting in the second and third innings. Henley, succeeding Bender, held the Phillies to one hit in six innings. Hogg pitched effectively. The final score is reported but not listed in the excerpt.
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Philadelphia
New York
Henley
Bender
Hogg
Fultz
Philadelpia
Yeager
Conroy
Keeler
Elberfeld
Chase
Schreck
Crimfire
Offenley
Murphy
mpire—Sheridan
Golf Stick Injury Blinds Woman Player at Links
Miss Edna F Griffin sufferes a gash over the right eye when a golf club malfunctioning during a drive at the Bay Path links struck her as another player swung. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Griffin of Berkshire Street Indian Orchard.
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Springfield
Edna F. Griffin
John Griffin
Berkshire Street
Indian Orchard
Bay Path Links
Miss Griffin
Baseball News and Comment from the Giants South End
A column of baseball chatter asks whether Mc Graw or Pulliam will be sustained by NL directors and comments on rowdyism, rain in Washington, Hugh Duffy’s team win, Cy Young Jr.’s pay raise, and home games in Huntington avenue. It notes officials, coaches, and players, suggests stopping rowdy play, and calls for semi pro teams seeking out of town games. It mentions New Dorchesters, Norwood Cushing A A, and possible open dates for June 3 seeking teams.
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New York Giants
South End
National League
McGraw
Pulliam
Washington
Charley Waldron
Miah Murray
Waldron
Hugh Duffy
Messrs. Conant and Soden
Cy Young Jr
Young
W. Willis
Huntington Avenue
New
John H. B
New Bedford
A. D. Lane
Dorchesters
South Bostons
Nightingale’s Field
Sheldon
Lyon
New Dorchesters
Oslers
George Berry
Summer Street
Cushing A. A
Norwood
Pion Fair
E. F. McKenna
Rock Street
Chicago shuts out Detroit 2 to 0 in baseball
Chicago blanked Detroit 2 to 0 as both teams fielded well in the May 81 game. The shutout showcased solid defense from pitchers and infielders on both sides.
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Chicago
Chicago Today
Detroit
Cleveland Defeats St. Louis in Baseball Salvo
Cleveland outplayed St. Louis 12 to 4 to notch eight straight wins. Glade left after three innings, Morgan relieved but proved erratic with two costly wild pitches.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
St. Louis
Glade
Morgan
AB. R. BH
Vinson
Bay
Jackson
Lajoie
Bradley
Moore
A. Stone
Koehler
Frisk
Jones
Wallace
Ears Moran
Gleason
Weaver
Stone
Flick
Turner
Mcore
O'Loughlin
Collins Angry Over Hold Up
Washington manager Collins disputed the postponement of the double header with the Boston American champions caused by weather. Cy Young pitched well yesterday and Stahl hopes September adds strength. Boston left for New York to face the Highlanders.
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Washington
Stahl
Collins
Nationals
Cy Young
Anderson
Bostons
New York
Highlanders
Boxing Gossip Weighs in on Britt Nelson Match Threats
Rumors swirl as Jimmy Britt contemplates skipping Battling Nelson to face winner of Young Corbett Battling Nelson, with critics arguing Britt must meet Nelson to prove true championship. Blink McCloskey heads to Augusta to duel Arthur Cote then Fred Douglas, while Abe Attell’s absence shifts Boston bouts toward local acts and exhibitions.
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Jimmy Britt
Nelson
Britt
San Francisco
Corbett
Hanlon
Blink McCloskey
Augusta
Arthur Cote
Boston
Fred Douglas
Savannah
Gloucester Athletic Club
Douglas
Gloucester
Hoon
Magnolia
John A. Sullivan
Billy Keefe
Lawrence
McCloskey
Honey Mellody
Charlestown
Mellody
Tommy Sullivan
Blink
Abe Attell
Columbia Music Hall
Battling Nelson
Farren
Rouse O’brien
South Boston
Kid Bolland
Roxbury
Jimmy Walsh
O’brien
Walsh
Johnny Burns
New York
Burns
Jimmy Gardner
Kid Griffo
Tommy Feltz
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Quill
Feltz
Douglas Athletic Club
Chelsea
Kid Goodman
Adam Ryan
Philadelphia
Jimmy Briggs
Young Corbett
Criterion Club
Tremont Street
Grand Theatre
Tammany Club
Georgetown Beats Holy Cross In 4-1 Victory
Georgetown outplayed Holy Cross 4 to 1 at Worcester. White limited Holy Cross to four hits while Hogarty struggled on the mound for Holy Cross. Georgetown stranded runners on multiple occasions and led 4 to 1 after seven innings. Attendance was about 1000. Umpire was Shea.
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Worcester
Georgetown
Holy Cross
White
Hogarty
R.H.E. Georgetown
White and Hart
Carrigan
Shea
Amherst Defeats Williams 8 to 1 in Baseball Showdown
Amherst won the May 31 game against Williams by 8 to 1. Newell pitched well until the ninth inning when Williams rallied for a single tally. Amherst started with four runs on walks, an error, two singles and a triple as Westerveit struggled for Williams.
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Amherst
Williams
Westerveit
Newell
R.H.E. Amherst
Newell and
Danahey
Westervelt and
McCarty
College games today amid scattered matchups
Georgetown plays Dartmouth at Maneeen with Fordham facing Holy Cross in Worcester. Pennsylvania hosts the All Academic event in Philadelphia.
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Georgetown
Dartmouth
Maneeen
Fordham
Holy Cross
Worces
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Walthour Seeks Redemption In 25 Mile Race At Revere
The season opening bicycle meet at Revere track heats Walthour after a Tuesday motor failure. Facing him are rival Jimmy Moran of Chelsea and rising star Louis Mettling who trains at Revere. Mettling hopes to beat Walthour aided by pacer Fred White while Moran rides with Billy Saunders and Walthour with Gus Lawson.
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Revere
WaLthour
Charles River Park
Mettling
Fred White
Moran
Billy Saunders
Gus Lawson
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Geo. H. Lane
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Hanson
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Maurice Rauch
Maxey Haugh
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Little Fellows
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Danny Maher
Pablo Com
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Bloch
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