Cubs and Braves Play Old Fashioned Free-Hitting Game
In Chicago May 8 the Boston Braves lost 9 to 8 in an innings marked by loose fielding and strong hitting. Richie's brief relief, new Braves infield, and Zimmerman's three bases hit led Chicago to the late victory as Sheckard and Hofman drove in the deciding runs in the ninth.
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Chicago
Boston Braves
Boston
Sweeney
Campbell
Miller
Kirke
Devlin
Houser
Schulte
Archer
Evers
Cubs
Hogg
Tyler
Kling
Dickson
Sheckard
Tinker
Hoffman
Zimmerman
Portsider
Lennox
Reulbach
Cole
McDonald
Toney
Kline
Braves
Dickson Offerings
Hofman
Hoge
Johnstone
Hassan
E Sheckard
F Seneee
Esenee
Pp Seer
Richie
P Seenver
Braves leaders eye trades with Murphy after game
President Ward and Treasurer Gaffney watched from President Murphy's box as talks of purchasing pitchers dominated the plan. Gaffney said Boston will spend to strengthen the team and avoid trading current players, while indicating Tyler could be demanded by Murphy. Tony Mullane attended and cheered Boston, and Miss Virginia Kling will leave for Kansas City before rejoining in Pittsburg.
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Ward
Gaffney
Braves
Murphy
Chicago
Reulbach
Toney
Tyler
Kling
Boston
Billy Hamilton
Hamilton
Russell
Tony Mullane
Athletics
Virginia Kling
Kansas City
Pittsburg
American Olympic Fund Still Short by Fifty Thousand Dollars
With sailing for the American team to Stockholm only a bit over a month away the American committee reports it is $50,000 short of funds. Daily contributions arrive including $590 from the University of Michigan and $25 from individuals, as the drive seeks $1,500 daily until June 14 to reach the goal.
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New York
Stockholm
University of Michigan
No More Auto Races for Fairmount Park
The Fair mount Park commission in Philadelphia ruled no further automobile races in the park due to accidents. The 200 mile Quaker City Motor Club road race cycle will be abandoned unless a new course is located.
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Philadelphia
Fairmount Park Commission
Quaker City Motor Club
Eastern Women Golf Championship Planned at Philadelphia Club
Arrangements for the Women's Eastern Golf Association annual championship were announced by Secretary Louisa A. Wells. The event at Philadelphia Cricket Club runs June 3 to 5 with 18 holes medal play each morning starting at 10 o clock. Entries close June 1 at 6 pm with the club secretary.
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Eastern Golf Association
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Louisa A. Wells
Harvard Expects Close Dual Meet with Dartmouth
Harvard track coaches Quinn and Donovan expect a very close annual dual meet with Dartmouth at the Stadium next Saturday. The Crimson face a stronger Green squad with renewed talent from last year and several Harvard stars out, as O’Brien shifts from the century to the half mile and Cable aims for a hammer mark against Tilley.
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Harvard
Quinn
Donovan
Dartmouth
Hanover
Harry Hillman
Crimson
Jacques
Foster
Kelley
O'Brien
Roxbury
O Brien
O’brien
T. Cable
Tilley
Cable
Wilkins
Geraldi
Barron
Preble
Marceau
Captain Withington
The
Cummings
Leslie
Moffat
Hanoverians
Umpire Owens Knocked Out as Ball Hits Referee in New York Win
National League game in St. Louis saw New York beat St. Louis 11 to 8 after four St. Louis pitchers. Umpire Owens was struck by a thrown ball and knocked unconscious briefly, his wife fainted in the stands. Ragged fielding marked the contest with late scoring and substitutions noted.
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ST. Louis
New York
Owens
Willis
Miller
Noosa
Magee
Mowrey
Devore
Becker
Wilson
Moowrey
Snodgrass
Shafer
Testeau
Merkle
Ellis
Burns Eyes Americus Bout As Fans Expect Belt
Cyclone Burns watched Americus in Worcester last night as he studies Hugh McGrath. He aims to defeat Americus in the championship bout set for next Monday at the Mechanics building. If Burns wins he may receive a belt as light heavyweight title token amid Cambridge supporters.
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Burns
Worcester
Americus
Hugh McGrath
Mechanics’ Building
Baltimore Star
Cambridge
Powder Point Star Out of the Running
Eddie Caples, Powder Point schoolboy quarter miler, pulled a tendon during practice and will miss the rest of the outdoor season. He was in top form and expected to score heavily for his school in upcoming interscholastic meetings, now limping on crutches at the Duxbury campus after training on the new grass track built by Johnny Magee.
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Eddie Caples
Powder Point
Duxbury
Johnny Magee
Cathedral A. A
Gotch to challenge Americus for world wrestling title in Baltimore
Frank Gotch world heavyweight champion will meet Gus Schoenlein Americus of Baltimore for the title at the Fifth Regiment Armory on May 30. Baltimore secured the match over Kansas City Chicago Washington and Boston. Gotch to receive 40 percent of gross, Americus 35 percent, 25 percent to Monumental Club for expenses.
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Baltimore
Frank Gotch
Gus Schoenlein
Americus
Fifth Regiment Armory
Kansas City
Chicago
Washington
Boston
Gotch
Monumental Club
Maine Wins 10 Inning Baseball Game Over Bates
Crono Me May 8 Maine defeats Bates 9 to 7 in ten innings. Bates protests a ninth inning play after Um pire Pond ruled on bases during Ridlon tripled. Maine shaky late eighth inning with six errors but holds on for the win as Stobie Abbott and Stinson Griffin batteries led.
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Crono
Maine
Bates
Pond
Danahy
Keaney
Stinson
Ridlon
Stobie
Abbott
Griffin
Red Sox and Tigers Guests of the Elks at Boston Night
More than 1500 Elks members and friends attended an informal Baseball Night at the Boston Lodge of Elks with Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox as guests. Major P F O Keefe presided. speakers included Hughey Jennings Tris Speaker Ty Cobb Buck O'Brien Hugh Bradley and Jerry McCarthy with Jake Morse discussing minor league baseball.
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Detroit Tigers
Boston Red Sox
Boston Lodge of Elks
P. F. O'Keefe
Hughey Jennings
The
Order
Baltimore
Tris Speaker
Ty Cobb
Buck O’brien
Hugh Bradley
Red Sox
Jerry McCarthy
Jake Morse
Fenway Park Dedication Set for May 16
Thursday May 16 marks Fenway Park dedication day as the Red Sox host the Chicago White Sox in the inaugural game. A musical concert by the Boston Letter Carriers Band will precede a guest march to center field where a new American flag will be raised. Invitations have been issued to Governor Foss Mayor Fitzgerald state lawmakers and baseball officials.
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Fenway Park
Chicago White Sox
Red Sox
Foss
Fitzgerald
State Senate
House of Representatives
Sporting Writers’ Association
Letter Carriers’ Band of
Boston
Centre Field
Jim Maroney Career Path Through 1910 Phillies Cubs
Jim Maroney, a Detroit discard, moved to the Cubs after a stint with the Phillies in 1910 but did not stay with either team for long.
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Jim Maroney
Detroit
Cubs
Phillies
Reds Power Through Fourth Inning Win Over Phillies
Cincinnati collected six hits in the fourth including Bates triple with two aboard to power a 6 4 victory over Philadelphia. Mitchell ejected by umpire Rigler for disputing a decision. Cravath Hoblitzer Magee among those with extra-base hits. Moore gave up six runs in 2 2/3 innings.
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Cincinnati
Bates
Philadelphia
Mitchell
Rigler
Killifer
Alexander
Cravath
Hoblitzer
Mce-Lean
Magee
Moore
Benton
Keefe
Titus
Phelan
Bescher
Doolan
Knabe
Suderus
Luderus
Egan
Hohblitzer
Doola
Finneran
Hoblitzel
Marsans
Pa Bean
Esmond
Mclean
Knahe
Downey
Paskett
Dooin
Graham
P A
Ars Alexander
Brinker
Vermont Downs Lafayette 4 to 3 in tight Centennial Field game
Vermont defeated Lafayette 4 to 3 at Centennial Field in Burlington. Both pitchers were steady despite being hit. fielding was excellent and several clever plays stood out. Halstein Mayforth Flaherty Williams Helfrich Cederquist figured in the offense with two base hits and key steals helping Vermont secure the win.
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Burlington
Vermont
Lafayette
Centennial Field
Nugent
Pombe
Crane
Akee Timtovorio
Halstein
Mayforth
Flaherty
Williams
Helfrich
Cederquist
Heilfrich
Berry
Wright
Fraser
Alstein
Winkler
O'Brien
Maine Central Beats Bates 6 1 in Waterville Baseball
Maine Central defeated Bates 6 to 1 in Waterville as Woodbury limited the opposition to three hits and nine strikeouts. Colby relief halted in the eighth inning with Bur roughs removed. James finished the game. H Woodbury cleared the bases in the ninth but was ruled out for not touching second. Moore of Colby made a notable second inning catch.
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Waterville
Woodbury
Maine Central
Colby
Burroughs
James
H. Woodbury
Moore
Yale Crew Sets Training Schedule For Thames Races
Yale faculty approves traveling to Thames training on June 2 with early exams at home. Races set for June 21, and crews will ship shells June 1. Jim Scully returns to No 5 shell, replacing Aldenburg. Holladay Philbin moves to No 2 with Bugbee his successor.
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New Haven
Yale
Thames
New London
Gales Ferry
Harvard
Jim Scully
Aldenburg
Holladay Philbin
Bugbee
Manchester Beats Concord 6 To 2 In Triangular Opener
Manchester N H defeated Concord 6 to 2 in the opening Triangular league game played today in Manchester. The home nine took control early and maintained the lead through nine innings.
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Manchester
N. H
Concord
Volkmann School Crews Survive Sudden Charles River Swim
During a seven mile row from Harvard float, Volkmann School first and second crews encountered rough water in the Charles River. Both shells capsized, sailors clung to the submerged boats, and all rowers reached the float safely with shells towed.
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Volkmann School
Charles
Harvard
Union B. C
Dartmouth Football Schedule Changes Announced
Hanover May 8 The Dartmouth schedule for next year shows nine games with five at home under Graduate Manager Graves. Princeton moves to Oct 26 at Princeton, Bates and Cornell join, Colby Bowdoin and Holy Cross dropped, aiming for steadier prep for Harvard.
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Hanover
N. H
Dartmouth
Graves
Athletic Council
Princeton
Bates
Cornell
Colby
Bowdoin
Holy Cross
Harvard
Norwich
Massachusetts State
Vermont State
Williams
Williamstown
Amherst
Ithaca
Cambridge
Bowen Out. Ferguson Acts Stroke for Cornell Crew
Cornell reports Bowens illness removes him from the varsity shell with coach Courtney doubtful he will return Bowen has been out after sickness and C B Ferguson takes over as stroke He has long raced No 7 and rowed with Bowen in the freshman eight four years ago The varsity shows faster time trials and prepares to meet Harvard and Princeton on May 23 at the Charles River
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Ithaca
N. Y
Courtney
Bowen
C. B. Ferguson
Ferguson
No. 7
Harvard
Princeton
St Lawrence defeats Norwich 4 0 in Northfield match
The St Lawrence University team beat Norwich University 4 to 0 in Northfield on May 8.
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ST. Lawrence
Norwich
Northfield, VI
St. Lawrence University
Norwich University
Rain Cancels West Point Tufts Game at West Point
West Point and Tufts saw rain suspend their scheduled contest at West Point on May 8, delaying the game and postponing play.
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West Point
N. Y
Tufts
Speed kings set to star at Rockingham auto races
The Rockingham Park meeting on Memorial Day draws a strong field with six new entries, including Berkshire Motor Car Co cars and amateur driver Fred Collins in a Chadwick. Walter Clapp negotiates driving the Berkshire car, while Leland Hersey plans to pilot it in pro events. Fiat of Boston aims to field a Santa Monica racer with Lincoln Beachey as pilot and Harry Grant as rival.
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Rockingham Park
Salem
N. H
Memorial Day
Indianapolis
Harry Grant
Rockingham
Berkshire Motor Car Company of
Cambridge
Walter Clapp
Grant
Fred Collins
Dorchester
Chadwick
Leland Hersey
R. R. Ross
Boston
Fiat Company
Fiat
Santa Monica
Lincoln Beachey
Sunday baseball threatened in Warwick
Governor Pothier received a petition signed by 100 Warwick residents asking to stop Sunday baseball at Rocky Point home to the Providence International League team. An exhibition with Detroit is planned next Sunday. The vote follows a April 1 game disruption amid police concerns and the governor will refer the matter to Warwick authorities for decision.
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Providence
R. I
Pothier
Warwick
Rocky Point
Proveidence
Rochester
Bresnahan Leaves Hospital to Manage From Bench
St. Louis Nationals manager Roger Bresnahan left a hospital after a week as his physician said he had escaped. He will manage from the bench while he recovers from bronchial trouble.
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ST. Louis
May
Roger Bresnahan
St. Louis Nationals
Bresnahan
Coulon Defeats Solsberg in Brooklyn Bantam Bout
Johnny Coulon of Chicago, bantamweight champion, defeated Young Solsberg of Brooklyn in a 10 round bout at the Royal Athletic Club in Brooklyn.
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New York
Johnny Coulon
Chicago
Young Solsberg
Brooklyn
Royal Athletic Club
Coburn Defeats Colby Freshmen 7 to 1
Coburn Classical Institute defeated Colby freshmen 7 to 1 in Waterville. The game took place May 8 with Coburn dominating the scoring and Colby struggling to respond.
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Waterville
Coburn Classical Institute
Colby
Exeter Dean Academy Game Canceled by Rain
The Exeter Dean Academy basketball matchup scheduled for today at Exeter New Hampshire was called off due to heavy rain affecting play and travel conditions.
Yale-New York University game canceled by rain
New Haven on May 8 reports rain forced the cancellation of the Yale New York University baseball game scheduled for today.
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New Haven
Springfield releases Pfeifer and Harrison to Newark club
Outfielder Pfeifer and infielder Harrison have been released by Springfield to the Newark Ohio State League club. Both players depart to join the new assignment as part of roster changes in minor league baseball.
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Pfeifer
Harrison
Springfield
Newark
McGraw Says First Place Worries Are Least This Moment
McGraw states he is worrying least of anyone about first place as the club that sets the pace also faces strain. The comment reflects the team’s focus on steady performance amid pressure and expectations.
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McGraw
Columbus rookie McQuillen shines with undefeated start
George McQuillen, a former Quaker and Red flinger, has opened with three wins and no losses for Columbus. He shows early form and leadership as he helps his team to a strong start this season.
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George McQuillen
Red Flinger
Columbus
Pitcher Ertley Granted Unconditional Release
Pitcher Jay Ertley, who had a spring trial with the Dayton Central league club, has been given his unconditional release.
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Jay Ertley
Dayton
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