Accident delays polo match and Giants win easy
Reporting shows an accident delaying a polo match with the British player postposed to Saturday. Giants claimed an easy victory as Meyers Tesreau and Wilson produced two base hits. Stolen bases by Bescher Burns Magee Stock J Mifer. double plays noted Miller to Butler and Wingo to Butler.
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Beck
Sth
Harge
Meyers
Tesreau
Wilson
Grant
Snodgrass
Bescher
Burns
Magee
Stock
J. Mifer
Miller
Butler
Wingo
Festean
Steele
Bur Testeau
Hageman
Eason and
Rigler
New York
St. Louis
Testean
Louis
Ioning
New Miller
York
Ing
Aersielave
Rescher
Doyle
Ose Etree
Eeeee
Merkle
Were
Guiner
Poole
Chicago Shuts Out New Yorkers 1-0
Chicago pitchers dominate as Fisher is relieved in the ninth with Bodie delivering a three-base hit and a sacrifice by Black Burn. Maisel and Cook steal bases, Williams hits Williams by Russell, and a double play ends the threat.
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Fisher
Chicago
Bodie
Blackburn
Maisel
Cook
Williams
Nunamaker
Russell
Evans
Egan
Van
Cassavant
Besse
Duff
Kelly
Deviney
Neptune
J. Sullivan
Linder
Fryer
Dee
Werve
New Bedford
Woonsocket
Woodcock
Wadcccek
Graham and
Waters
Polo Ball Hits Cheape in Eye Forces Opening Match Postponement
Captain Leslie St. George Cheape of the British polo team suffered a facial injury from a flying ball during a Meadowbrook practice. The opening international match was postponed to Saturday at 4 pm as Cheape’s condition was deemed fit for play by his physician.
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Leslie St. George Cheape
Meadowbrook
Long Island
New York
Leslie St. G. Cheape
America
J. Watson Webb
C. C. Rumsey
Malcolm Stevenson
Joshua Crane
Boston
A. J. E. Traill
Hurlingham
J. Phipps
Westbury
Louis N. Lanehart
Cheape
Postponed Polo Match Delays Weekend Plans in Boston
Chairman H L Herbert says Captain Cheape will likely play Saturday despite one eye closed as Umpires Joshua Crane Keith Marshanl and Louis E Stoddard named for international matches. The postponement disrupts travel, hotel plans, and families split between Boston and New York.
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H. L. Herbert
The
Polo Association
Captain Cheape
Boston
New York
Merchants Limited
New York City
Joshua Crane
Dedham Polo Club
Keith Marshanl
Louis E. Stoddard
New Haven
Cheape
Lord Wimborne
Big Four Wins in Practice Polo Match at Hempstead
American polo team keeps in form at Hempstead New York on June 8 ahead of the postponed international polo opener. British players work out in preparation with the Big Four posting a practice win.
Pirates Nose Out Philadelphia 7 to 5
In Philadelphia, a late Pittsburg rally broke a 5–5 tie in the eighth inning. Hyatt delivered a run with a single and Jim Kelly doubled for two more, giving Pittsburg a 7–5 victory over Philadelphia.
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Pirates
Philadelphia
Penn
Pittsburg
Hyatt
Jim Kelly
Harvard Names New Track Assistant Clement Harvard Jr
Frederic Percival Clem ent Jr of Watertown New York was named assistant track manager for the Harvard team. A Morristown prep and sophomore, he survives a competition that extended through spring. He will be varsity manager in his senior year and has served as assistant manager of the freshman team. He belongs to the Gas House Stylus Institute of 1770 and D K E.
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Harvard
Frederic Percival Clement, Jr
Watertown
New York
Clement
Morristown
Gas House
Stylus
Institute of
International Track and Field News From Lyons Meet
The International Amateur Athletic Federation meets in Lyons to adopt Olympic rules and American methods dominate, while criticism grows of the old take-off and dig-out method in the broad jump. American stars like Queal and Kanaly and Irish Irishman Reidpath are poised for 1916 Berlin trials as athletes plan cross-Atlantic matchups and major contests at Celtic Park and Atlas A A.
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International Amateur Athletic Federation
Lyons
France
America
England
Peter O’connor
Ireland
Kxrnenztein
Prinston
Billy Queal
Frank Kanaly
Queal
Boxing Card Highlights Welter Title Duel Friday Night
Joe Hagan needs a week of training to face Mike Glover for the New England welter title, with Glover’s right paw in a sling. The undercard features Mike Gibber of St Paul vs George l O Brown of Chicago at the Arena under Atlas A A, plus three prelim bouts.
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Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Brown
Moeha
Joe Hagan
Mike Glover
New England
Marion
University A. C
Mike Gibber
George l. O. Brown
Chicago
Atlas A. A
Gibbons
Mike
Billy Walsh
Quincy
Young Brusso
Weymouth
Danny Uraine
Boston
Bobby Dennis
Waterville
Charley Byers
Billy Corrigan
Cambridge
Answers to Queries on Garlow Gibbons Races and Scores
The letter asks about Garlow the Indian pitcher, his trip with the Red Sox and release to Lewis ton. It inquires if Mike Gibbons has ever been knocked out and by whom, and notes a claim about the last American cup races and a yacht race on Sept 3 1903. It asks who wins a tied Philadelphia Nationals versus Athletics results.
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Garlow
Red Sox
Lewiston
Mike Gibbons
Philly Nationals
Athletics
Pittsburg
Detroit
Ruit to Ride Here Tonight at Revere Cycle Track
A double feature bill at Revere Cycle track features a match sprint with Walter Rutt and Alfred Goullett in a showdown. A 20 mile motor paced race includes Clarence Carmen Eddie Root and Menus Benell with Carmen returning to form after beating Leon Didier. Local bike celebrities compete in open handicap professional amateur and novice races.
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Revere
Walter Rutt
Rutt
Alfred Goullett
Clarence Carmen
Eddie Root
Menus Benell
Carmen
Leon Didier
France
Brighton Beach
Baker's Home Run Beats Tigers in 5-4 Victory
Frank Baker hit a fourth inning homer driving in Collins to lift Philadelphia over Detroit 5 to 4. Collins stole second and scored on Thompson's single to spark a late eighth inning rally. Thompson added a run driven in by Aiello as Philadelphia earned the win with two pitchers opposing Detroit's staff.
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Detroit
Frank Baker
Collins
Philadelphia
Thompson
Aielnnis
Philadelpiia
PO. A. E, Murphy
Oldring
Rakerigh
Dapp
Wyckoff
AB. R. BH
PO. A. E
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Moriarty
Grawford
Rot
Kavanaugh
Burns
Stanage
Mate Yossecces
Atalasha
Davet
oRa Dubue
Aaa
McIni
Veach
Baker
Main
Wyckof
Plank
Kavard
Bush
Murphy
Barry
Melnnis
Bali
Cavet
Dubue
Wyckow
Local Results Show Varied Scores Across Cities
In Nashville the Nashville-Nashville team won 5 to 3 over Atlanta. Memphis hosted Chattanooga with a 6 to 2 result for Memphis. Mobile beat New Orleans 4 to 6 in New Orleans. Montgomery hosted Birmingham with a tight 8 to 6 score in Montgomery.
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Nashville
Atlanta
Memphis
Chattanooga
New Orleans
Mobile
Montgomery
Birmingham
Lack of Breeze Delays Defiance Tow at City Island
The Defiance was towed from City Island toward Execution Rock but drifted for about two hours due to light air and returned to City Island. Glen Cove may tow to Sandy Hook tomorrow as officials consider reverting to the old rig to use larger light sails. all three yachts must remove topmasts to pass under East River bridges and anchor near the Hook.
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New York
City Island
Execution Rock
Hook
Sailboat progress reports amid race preparations
Poor air makes it hard to assess sail setup on the schooner and the rig remains lofty. Deck winches were removed reducing weight by about 1600 pounds as she heads to Sandy Hook for a potential morning start. The Vanitie at City Island awaits Ratsey recutting and will sail once ready. Rumor spreads that Resolute may arrive with mast restepped and double head rig.
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Sandy Hook
East River
City Island
Ratsey
Shamrock IV Trial in Dock as Wind Delays Race
In Southampton England Shamrock IV could not sail due to boisterous wind and was docked to verify water line measurements. If weather clears tomorrow the pair will race a 30 mile course with Shamrock IV receiving a 4 minute 23 second American allowance. Lipton exudes confidence in Shamrock LV as a cup lifter.
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Southampton
England
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock LV
Sandy Hook
Pawtucket Tops Fall River In 11 Inning Duel
Pawtucket wins 6 to 5 over Fall River in 11 innings as McSherry drives in the winning run with a bases loaded single. Key hits include McSherry, Aldred, and Kolseth with two base hits and a three base shot by Kolseth. Stolen bases by Aldred and Howard highlight a tense Colonial League clash in Pawtucket.
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Chicago
Nap Rucker
Saier
Zimmerman
Corriden
Schulte
Sailer
Smith
Sweeney
Zimmeman
Leach
Ef. Steer O
Lei Tenn Ewes
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Reulbach
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Roy Pierce
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Emslie
Pawtucket
Fall River
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Aldred
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Callahan
Sullivan
O'Connell
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Kolseth
Commette
Howard
Sharpe
Morris
White
Wetgold
Po.a.e
Bh.po.a.e
Con’ell
Pesc
Kelseth
Johnson
Com'ette
McGinley
Weigold
Morrill
MelLeod
Chicago Splits Doubleheader With Brooklyn Feds
Chicago loses chance at first place by splitting a doubleheader with Brooklyn as Baltimore drops to Indianapolis. Harrell led Chicago in the first game with strong batting and base running, while defense faltered in the nightcap where Brooklyn prevailed in 10 innings.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Harrell
de Soto
Sommers
Owen
McGuire
Wilson
Lafitte
Marion
Seaton
Land
Watson
Lange
Block
Brockton Defeated by Taunton in Colonial League Game
Brockton suffered a one sided Colonial League defeat to Taunton this afternoon by a score of 16 to 4. The game was described as listless and without notable efforts from Brockton.
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Brockton
Taunton
Whalers Win Sixth Straight In Narrow Woonsocket Clash
New Bedford report says John O'Brien's Whalers edged Woonsocket speeders 6 to 5 to extend their win streak to six games in a tense uphill matchup.
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New Bedford
John O'Brien
Whalers
Woonsocket Speeders
Indianapolis Beats Baltimore 15 Runs on 15 Hits
Indianapolis scored 15 runs on 15 hits as Baltimore pitchers struggled. Wilhelm Yount and Jacklitsch led the battery for Indianapolis, Falkenberg and Rariden pitching for Baltimore. The game ended with Indianapolis 15, Baltimore 0.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Baltimore
R. A. EB
Wilhelm, Yount
Jacklitsch
Falkenberg
Rariden
Pittsburg Defeats St Louis 3 2 On Lennox Home Run
Lennox hit a sixth inning homer to put Pittsburg ahead 3 2 and St Louis could not rally. Final score Pittsburg 3 St Louis 2. Batteries Walker Berry Keupper Will et t Hartley.
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Lennox
Pittsburg
St. Louis
R. HB
Bouvnones
Walker
Berry
Keupper
Willett
Hartley
Buffalo Nails Comeback To Beat Kansas City In Nine
Buffalo staged a ninth inning rally to overcome Kansas City 8 to 4. Moran and Blair pitched for Buffalo with Stone Cullop and Easterly on the Kansas City side.
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Kansas City
Buffalo
Moran
Blair
Stone
Woburn edges Winchester 7 6 in 10 innings for league lead
Woburn High defeated Winchester 7 to 6 in 10 innings to stay even with Stoneham High in the Mystic Valley league title race. Woburn committed 13 errors but forced a decisive finish as both teams prepare for a final week of games.
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Winchester
Woburn
Woburn High
Stoneham High
Stoneham
R.H.E. Woburn
Shea
Colucci
Mathews
Maguire
Yale names captain from Brookline hurdler William Shedden
Brookline resident William M. Shedden was elected Yale varsity track captain for next season. He is a hurdler and joins the Yale team at New Haven.
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New Haven
Conn
Vwilliam M. Shedden
Brookline
Mesa
Yale
Browns Upset Senators 8-7 in tense tenth inning
St Louis edged Washington 8 to 7 at home as Wares delivered a tenth inning triple with Leary on base. A ninth inning double play preserved the lead while Morgan Milan Pratt Foster and Walker homered or singled in a tight offensive duel.
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Wares
Leary
Washington
Walker
Milan
Agnew
James
Henry
Sth
Ayres
Morgan
Pratt
McBride
Foster
Hoch
Mitchell
Shaw
Bentley
Crossen
Arex
Gandill
Shotten
Arres
Hall Agnew
Hildebrand
O'Loughlin
Weebes AB
PO. A. E
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BE. Walker
Pees O
Manning
Jenkins
Tee
Amateur Baseball Teams Seek Schedules and Contacts
Pinehill A C and Wordsworth A C recruit fast amateur squads with half fares via William M Casey Natick or Walter Osler East Boston. Retail Grocers' Association and Brookside A A invite summer Wednesday play with Roxbury contact W Steever. University Press Ponies lists 16 to 17 year teams led by Frederic Jacob Cambridge.
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William M. Casey
Cochituate Street
Natick
Gee Wordsworth A. C
Walter A. Osler
Homer Street
East Boston
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