Boston Beats Detroit 3 to 2 as Cy Young Excels at Bennett Park
Boston extends its winning streak in Detroit as Cy Young outshines Tiger starter George Mullin. In a tense seventh inning, Mullin faltered and McIntyre of Detroit broke an ankle, forcing him out for a month. Denny Sullivan and Rossman sparked Boston’s early scoring, while Dunn and Unglaub contributed steady hits.
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World champions open East West series with 6 to 0 win
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 to 0 in the opening East versus West game. Patterson starred in solid form while Plank and Dygert were wild. Dougherty made two sparkling catches to highlight the triumph.
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Niles Captures Harvard Tennis Title in Straight Sets
Nat Niles defeated Jack Morse in three straight sets 6-2 6-1 6-4 on Holmes Field to win the Harvard championship. The finalist, strong in speed, struggled with placement as Morse fought back late in the final set, while Niles used a varied service and clever cross courts to secure the title.
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Durgenn Heads Winchester Crew for Lansdowne Trophy Race
Charles P. Durgenn of the Winchester Boat Club will wear the club colors in the international canoe trophy race at Lansdowne Harbor England on July 18. He is brother-in-law of yacht designer W J Burgess.
Wesleyan Defeats Dartmouth in 12 Inning Baseball Tilt
Wesleyan edged Dartmouth 3 to 2 after 12 innings in Middletown. A misthrow by Wesleyan pitcher Day allowed two Dartmouth runs in the third. Batteries Cunningham and Day, Beckett and Schopperly pitched. Danforth umpired. Time 1:55.
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Sullivan and Kelley Duel in 20 Round Middleweight Bout
Cambridge middleweight Jack Twin Sullivan meets Hugo Kelley in a 20 round bout in Los Angeles with mid dleweight title talk. The era lacks a clear champion as Fitzsimmons is past weight and Ryan’s claim is disputed. Kelley’s in and out style contrasts Sullivan’s steady pressure. locals recall previous Dec over O’Brien and a Chelsea showing.
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Battle Billed in Maine Boxing Clash This Spring
In a thriving New England scene, Jimmy Briggs of Chelsea meets Billy Conaty of Cambridge in a six round bout billed as the toughest test for Conaty. Maine fans also expect Dave Sullivan versus Young Corbett and Bartly Connolly versus Dick O'Brien, with Lewiston promoter Mike McDonough arranging multiple attractions and regional chatter about champions and contenders.
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Glorifier Captures Metropolitan Handicap Victory
Glorifier with 119 pounds ridden by Garner won the Metropolitan Handicap a $10,000 added race for 3 year olds and up over one mile. Okenite placed second and Roseben finished third as time recorded was 1 40 4 5 with a field including Nealon Dishabille Gobetween and others.
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Rainy Belmont Draws 15000 For Metropolitan Handicap
An estimated 15,000 racing fans attended the Belmont Park Metropolitan Handicap despite persistent rain turning the track heavy. Roseben’s owner Davy Johnson bet 18,800 to win about 28,000 as wagers topped 100,000 on Roseben’s chances. Winners across the card included Draculum Sanguine Grandpa Pontoon and heater with varied odds.
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Sullivan Seen as Strong Contender in Local Sports
Sullivan shows solid form and appears favored in local events as observers rate his chances highly.
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Gossip of the Boxers Sparks Betting Controversy
Referee Eyton gave no explanation for declaring bets off after the Burns O'Brien first round. The writer argues it was unfair to bettors and the public, noting the bout lasted 20 rounds and O'Brien was clearly beaten. Calais, Maine prepares its first boxing match under a new six round law.
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Rhode Island Crew Defeats Georgia Sailors in Jamestown Game
In Jamestown Virginia on May 9 the first ship crew ball game of the fair saw Rhode Island beat Georgia 8 to 2 before about 1200 spectators. East Boston players on the winning side included Kenefick Barker and O'Brien, former Centrals.
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Wollaston Teams Tie for Prizes at Open Match
At Wollaston on May 9 six teams entered the open match. The first and third Wollaston teams tied for prizes and will contest the tie later this week.
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Cigarette Smoking Increases In U S Market
New York May 9 Nothing indexes national prosperity like tobacco industry growth. Eight years cigar output more than doubled, sales for the fiscal year totaling 8 070 672 649 compared with 4 063 169 097 in 1898.
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Paris Faculty
New England Matchups Set for Local Teams
Lowell visits Brockton while Lynn travels to Haverhill. Lawrence plays Worcester and Fall River faces New Bedford in regional basketball action.
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Reds Rally in Ninth Beats Boston for Second Straight
In a tense afternoon game Cincinnati broke a 3 3 tie in the ninth as Gus Corner lined a single to center scoring Brain from third. Dorner's timely hit and Odwell's run tie the score, then Corner's blow delivers a 4 3 victory for the Reds over the Red Sox at Boston with Ewing and Kane’s miscues shaping the rally.
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Yale Defeats Virginia 6 to 1 in Yale Field Match
Yale beat the University of Virginia 6 to 1 at Yale Field in New Haven. Cushing allowed four hits for Yale while Virginia struggled at the plate. Batteries Cushing and Jones Fulton and Woodson provided the pitching and catching duties. Time 1 30. Umpire Malone.
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National and American clubs meet on Ladies Day
Nationals and Americans each stand nine and ten. Emslie shows trance moments as Struger interferes with Brown on a steal. Worcester visits Boston to catch the game. Ganzel clan roots Uncle John. Cincinnati captain shines with bat, Burke stars with two hits and solid fielding. Brown improves on throws as Huggins is teased off base. one National game yesterday while all Americans played.
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Brown To Meet Tech Tomorrow
In Huntington Hall the Technology mass meeting addressed athletic enthusiasm and funding for the Tech Brown meet. Speakers included President Pritchett Dr. Rockwell and Dean Burton with Lawrence Allen presiding. Over 70 men attended as a collection was taken for the event.
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