Crimson and Blue Track Athletes Clash In Season Preview
The recap notes Boston teams holding team batting averages while individual stars rise. Lewis hits .500 for the week and Cobb leads the National with .406. Fournier tops the American at .500. Detroit outfield Cobb Veach Crawford show strong averages.
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Double bill at Revere motor paced track returns big names
Three top motor paced riders Elmer Collins Bobby Walthour and Leon Didier join two rising stars Vincenzo Madonna and Herbert Rollins for a two class 25 mile and five mile heats at the Revere beach oval next Saturday. Manager Nat Butler promotes the first double header with amateur and professional races on the card Collins seeks a comeback while Didier trains for revenge after a prior defeat.
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Atlanta
Leon Didier
Paris
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Herbert Rollins
Walthour
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Lynn Lad
Victor Linart
George Wiley
Rochester and Newark Split Doubleheader Scores
In a doubleheader Rochester beat Newark 6 to 4 in the first game while Newark won 6 to 4 in the second. Providence defeated Toronto 12 to 6. Montreal topped Jersey City 17 to 10.
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Schoolboy Athletes in Big New England Meet at Harvard
Next Saturday afternoon at Harvard Stadium the schoolboy athletes of New England will compete in the Harvard interscholastic outdoor meet. It is noted as the classiest schoolboy outdoor meet of the season.
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Loveman
Yale
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Huntington High Favored In Large Entry Track Meet
The entry list for the meeting is large though records may stay intact. Huntington High School, fresh from the New Hampshire State track win, is a top contender with Exeter aiming to rebound under trainer George Connors. Worcester Academy, English High, High School of Commerce, Power Point, Andover, and Sid Peet's squad also field strong teams, with broad jump and other events watched for possible record bids.
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Local Scores Overnight In Baseball Tripleheader
In a string of results, Little Rock defeated New Orleans 2 to 1, Mobile won 6 to 5 against Nashville, and Birmingham trounced Memphis 3 to 0 as regional play continued.
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Yale and Harvard face off in pivotal track showdown
Harvard and Yale prepare for a banner dual meet after strong showings against Cornell and Princeton. Yale holds a slim advantage in events and leads Harvard by points in overall scoring, with key battles expected in hurdles, sprints, jumps, and throws.
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Palache and Elliott Named Managers of Harvard Freshman Team
James Palache of Farmington Connecticut and William Elliott Jr of Boston are appointed manager and assistant manager of the Harvard freshman baseball team.
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Farmington, Conn
William Elliott, Jr
Boston
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Gallant to Meet Robideau in Atlas A A Bout
A crowded Atlas A A ring hosts a high class lightweight clash next Tuesday as Gilbert Gallant of Philadelphia faces Sammy Robideau in a spirited bout that promises sharp exchanges and fan excitement.
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Robideau and Gallant Fight At Bridgeport Club
Two young boxers Robideau and Gallant battled at Bridgeport with heavy blows and rapid exchanges. The referee halted the bout after both men wore down with no knockout or decision, plans for a rematch next Tuesday drew a large crowd and high reservation demand.
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Johnston and Hall Bow Out in Bronx Tennis Championship
In New York on May 9, Walter Merrill Hall and C. J. L. Johnston Jr. were eliminated at the Bedford Park Lawn Tennis Club. Baggs upset Hall 2-6 6-4 10-8, while Louis Graves defeated Johnston 5-7 6-2 1-5. Voshell advanced with two straight wins then 6-4 6-2 over Wood to reach the semifinals bracket.
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Amateur Prizes Cost Too Much
The United States Golf Association rules that an amateur who wins an open championship prize may receive a less valuable trophy instead of cash. The author argues lavish prizes harm amateurs and suggests perpetual or multi win trophies, with restrictions on entry prizes. He notes Panama Pacific Exposition choice and calls for stricter defaulter penalties and a winner’s right to withdraw while keeping his prize.
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Francis Ouimet
Charles E. Evans
Harry B. K. Davis
Walter Hagen
Evans
London Daily Mail
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