Chicago Triumphs 19-8 Over Detroit In Camp Exhibition
Chicago bats erupt as 19 runs pace past Detroit 19 to 8. Liebold leads with multiple hits while Risberg McMullen and Gandil contribute key two base and three base hits. Williams, Hall and James split pitching duties.
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Athletics defeat the Senators 8 to 6
Philadelphia beat Washington 8 to 6 as Burns drove in four, including two triples. Myers allowed six runs in eight and two thirds innings with Shaw taking the loss after relieving Ayers. The win went to Myers with Gregg and Burns among the standout performers.
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Washington Today
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Cabot Street Gym Handball Tourney Semis Result
Eddie Hynes and Marty Byrnes defeated Jack O'Brien and Bill Mullen in straight sets 21-17 and 21-20 to win the fourth semi final match of the third annual handball tournament. Jim O'Brien refereed.
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Marty Byrnes
Jack O’brien
Bill Mullen
Jim O’brien
Yankees Outlast Red Sox In 11 Innings Slugfest
In an 11 inning tilt at New York on May 3 the Yankees defeated the Red Sox 3 to 2 as Baker Pratt and Pipp homered and kept Bullet Joe Bush’s shutout bid from lasting.
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Bush's costly arm hindering start ends in New York win
Bush battles a worsening arm and a shattered finger as Miller Huggins' Yankees defeat Boston in game one of the series. Errors by Nallin and Strunk, plus a late Love burst, fuel a 11th inning rally with Bodie's double steering New York to victory.
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Sunday baseball off in Philadelphia amid Sabbath concerns
Mayor Smith announced he would not sanction Sabbath Sunday baseball between service teams. Philadelphia American League officials offered use of the club grounds for service personnel free admission. Games will continue Sundays at the Philadelphia navy yard where municipal authorities have no jurisdiction.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Philadelphia Navy Yard
New England Soldiers Urged to Hold Course in France
War rhetoric urges American volunteers from New England to sustain morale as they pursue combat duties in the ongoing conflict in France. Citizens are called to support and stand firm in the current struggle.
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New England
France
Tufts Cages Dartmouth In Thrilling 6 3 Upset at Home
Tufts extended its winning streak by beating Dartmouth 6 to 3 on Tufts Oval. Dartmouth led 3 to 1 into the sixth inning, but Tufts surged ahead in a tense, back and forth game that kept fans on edge.
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Tufts Rally Upset Dartmouth With Big Sixth Inning
In the sixth inning Tufts broke open the game as Ross faded for Dartmouth and the Brown and Blue surged with four runs. Tufts added a ninth inning tally to seal a 6 to 3 lead while Glady, Gladu and Callahan contributed key hits and runs.
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O’marra
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Rose True
Dan Barry
B A A Wins Interclub Team Shoot at Travers Island
Boston Athletic Association defeats New York Athletic Club 935 to 907 on its grounds at Travers Island to win the interclub shoot. It is the final leg of the series with Lakewood and Boston earlier taking the first two matches. James Clarke Jr. of Boston A A won the preliminary with 198 of 200 targets, a shoot record.
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Cleveland shortstop Ray Chapman's 1-A draft designation
St Louis May 3 Ray Chapman Cleveland American League shortstop was placed in class 1-A and to be called in the next draft quota.
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Ray Chap- Bian
Cleveland Amerene Hee
Aes
Shane
Newark Tops Minor Ball Realignment Debates In 1910s Era
The column notes Newark as a storm center for organized baseball with minor leagues resisting major league encroachment. Joe Lannin backs the minors while Jess Willard eyes a Fulton mass on a Kansas City farm and Buck Herzog targets the Giants. Jim Thorpe declines a pro football season as college play sustains interest.
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Joe Lannin
Jess Willard
Kansas City
Fulton Mass
Joe Miller
Buck Herzog
Giants
Buck
Enlistment Queries and Baseball Record Questions
A letter mentions Terry Brooka and W. R. West at Medway E Enlistment questions. It advises contacting a recruiting station. It asks if Ted Meredith broke Long’s 47 second straightaway record and when Rube Benton joined the Giants and when he joined the major leagues.
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Ted Meredith
Long
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Rube Benton
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Ince
Indians Defeat the Browns Five to Four in Tight Tilt
In St Louis on May 3 Cleveland outhit the Browns but trailed briefly before late scoring. Wood doubled twice to drive in three runs while Davenport's wild outing hurt the hosts. Groom earned the win, Davenport the loss as Cleveland stayed alive with a 5 4 victory.
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Major Leagues Financed 1904 International League
August Herrmann, chairman of the national commission, disclosed that about $30,000 was loaned and contributed by the major leagues to the International League in 1904 during the Federal League conflict. His remarks followed John H. Farrell’s protest over scheduling Sunday games at the old Newark Federal League Park in Harrison, near Newark, within the new International League’s five mile limit.
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National Baseball Commission
International League
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John H. Farrell
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New International
Last Chance to Buy Liberty Bonds for World Liberty Cause
A final appeal urges readers to enlist in the liberty cause by purchasing Liberty bonds today. The notice emphasizes urgency and national duty in supporting wartime finance efforts.
Sports schedule glimpsed for American and National Leagues
A garbled listing shows Washington at Philadelphia, Ohio at Detroit, Cleveland at St. Louis in the American League. In the National League Philadelphia at Brooklyn, St Louis at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Chicago with Chicago noted.
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Navy Yard Nine and Camp Devens to Play at Braves Field
A free exhibition baseball game tomorrow at Braves Field pits Jack Barry's Boston Navy Yard team against Hal Janvrin's Camp Devens. Umpires Charles Rigler and Charles Moran, NL officials, will officiate with official permission from President Tener. Gates open at 1 and the game starts at 3, preceded by a Navy Yard Band concert.
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Bravefield
Jack Barry
Boston Navy Yard Nine
Hal Janvrin
Camp Devens
Charles Rigler
Charles Moran
Tener
National League
Navy Yard
Soldiers Field
Braves Field
Gainer
Barry
Rabbit Maranville
McNaily
Shorten
Whitey Witt
Bhore
Navy
Arthur Rice
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Navy Yard Band
Matty in doubt on what Y M C A expects
Christy Mathewson, here with the Cincinnati Reds as manager, cannot decide whether to accept a Y M C A request to go to France as director of baseball behind the American lines. A cablegram from a Y M C A official in France offered no clear duties.
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Chicago
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati
France
Braves Grays Exhibition Game Canceled Over Police Fear
An exhibition between the Boston Braves and the Providence Grays at Rocky Point tomorrow afternoon has been cancelled due to police interference concerns. Neither club wants to risk a legal violation by proceeding.
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Plasue
Harvard to Tackle Navy Yard at Soldiers Field
Harvard will face Navy Yard in the first big league style game for the Crimson at Soldiers Field. A record crowd is expected as admission will be free for the afternoon contest marking Harvard’s early season showcase.
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Harvard
Jack Barry
Navy Yard
Soldiers Field
Navy Prepares for Season Opener Against Invaders
Navy plans to field a strong lineup for the season debut with Ernie Shore or Stan Pennock likely to pitch. Maranville at short, Mike McNally at third, and Captain Bobby Gross returning in the infield. Coach Hugh Duffy aims for a win against the Portland invaders and may use Johnson or Zach at first base in place of Jones.
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Ernie Shore
Stan Pennock
Red Sox
Barry
Maranville
Charlestown Yard
Mike McNally
Hugh Duffy
Duffy
Johnson
Zach
Jones
Veteran Ring Fighter George La Blanche Dies at 62
George La Blanche known as The Marine, a famed middleweight and originator of the pivot punch, died yesterday at Municipal Hospital Haverhill aged 62. Born in Canada on December 19 1856 he was a popular figure who defeated Jack Dempsey in his prime and was a close friend of John Sullivan.
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John S. Sullivan
George Blais
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Cardinals Defeat Pirates 6 to 2 in Pittsburg
The Cardinals beat the Pirates 6 to 2 at Pittsburg with six effective innings from Doak and timely hitting. Errors by Pittsburg, plus Doak’s strong pitching, produced the decisive runs as Niehoff, Baird, Cruise, Paulette, Snyder, and Cutshaw drove in the scoring.
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Giants Hammer Braves 5 1 in season debut at Braves Field
The New York Giants defeated the Boston Braves 5 to 1 in a season opener at Braves Field. The champs showcased their strong hitting and solid pitching as they opened the year with a convincing win.
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Braves Field
Giants Rally Over Braves In Early Fireworks
The Giants beat the Braves 5 to 1 after jumping to an early lead. Burns and Kauff led with key hits including a triple, while Nehf and Benton pitched well for New York. The Braves defense showed spurts but failed to hold the line as New York built a decisive lead by inning seven.
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Rigler
Boston College Faces Holy Cross In Worcester Clash
Boston College and Holy Cross meet in Worcester for a close game with Jimmy Fitzpatrick on the mound and Lou Urban catching. The Purple seek another win over BC while a large Boston support group travels to Worcester to witness the showdown.
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Lou Urban
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Dodgers Defeat Phillies 5 to 2 in Opener in Brooklyn
Brooklyn wins the opener 5 to 2 over Philadelphia as Whitted drives in a seventh inning run. Mayer and Tincup tangle for 10 hits, with two triples and two doubles in the contest. Ol son Daubert Johnston Hickman Meusel contribute runs while Meusel tosses in a double play and Hicksman homers.
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Chicago Cubs Rally Past Reds 9 to 8 in Tight Tilt
Chicago earned a 9 to 8 victory over Cincinnati after overcoming an early Cubs surge, with Weaver earning the win and Bressler the loss. Hendrix hit a homer and S Magee added a three-base shot as the Cubs edged ahead in a game marked by walks and key two-base hits.
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Weaver
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Mann
Paskett
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Deeds in France Praised by French Officers
The text urges readers to support the war effort by buying bonds, noting French officers calling American actions marvelous and inviting citizens to let them marvel at home. It emphasizes patriotism and bond purchase.
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