Holy Cross Wins on Two Fluke Home Runs Over BC
Holy Cross defeated Boston College 4 to 3 at Alumni Field in a game aided by two second inning home runs. Eddie Gill pitched well for Holy Cross as fielding kept BC from tying. The largest crowd to date witnessed the contest with attendance around 2,600.
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Lewis to Battle Britt or Walger in Chelsea Show
Gussie Lewis of Quaker City plans to stay in New Bedford for a Chelsea bout next Monday night. He is ready to fight Benny Walger at 124 pounds or Frankie Britt at 128 pounds ringside, with each man posting a $100 forfeit.awaits word from Johnny Burns, Lewis’ manager, as both fighters are expected to participate barring injuries while other clubs in Boston await the outcome.
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Giants string of wins in 1916 spans two teams
The reader notes a 26 game winning streak by the New York Giants in 1916 starting September 7 against Brooklyn and ending September 30 against Boston. The piece also mentions welterweight title changes with Fifth Ted Kid Lewis recognized as champion over Jack Britten after a bout in Dayton, Ohio on June 25, 1917.
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Phils Bunch Hits and Beat Cubs 5 3
Philadelphia wins 5 to 3 as Prendergast supports McGaffigan feature. Walker allows eight hits over seven. Prendergast fans three to gain the victory. Receipts go to the Griffith bat and ball fund for soldiers overseas.
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Reds Top Giants 3 2 In Opening Game Of Series
Cincinnati wins 3 2 as Benton walks leads off and Roush drives in winning run in first. Giants outhit 2 1 but fail to capitalize with few big innings, Eller and Schneider hold. Griffiths fund and donations collected before game at Cincinnati.
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Amherst Man Wins New England Intercollegiate Tennis Title
Be Hendrickson of Amherst defeated Herman Breeckman Jr of Technology in a three set final 4 6 4 6 2 6 4 6 4 to claim the college tennis championship. Breeckman endured two prior hard matches and was fatigued in the final.
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Hockey scores from latest games with multiple teams
Binghamton defeated Syracuse 4 to 2 while Newarke beat Buffalo 4 to 2 at home. Jersey City lost to Toronto 0. Baltimore Rochester game postponed to a later date.
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Johnson Wins Great Game 1 0 in 18 Inning Duel
Washington defeats Chicago 1 to 0 in 18 innings as Walter Johnson and Cy Williams duel for the opening game of the series in Washington. Williams contributes key hits while Johnson holds Chicago scoreless over the marathon contest.
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Long American League game ends without errors
Johnson guided a marathon contest to victory with a long single that sent Ainsmith to third and Williams drove in the catcher on a wild pitch. Ten players remained error free as Chicago and Washington combined for 159 chances, Johnson fanning nine while Williams struck out three.
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Browns Hold Off Yankees in a 12-Inning Classic
The St. Louis Browns, aided by seven ex New York Americans, beat the Yankees 5 to 4 in twelve innings. Nanamaker starred for St Louis with a triple and two singles driving in two runs, while Demmitt scored the winning run in the 12th. Shocker walked ten but delivered in late spots as New York tied the game in the ninth.
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Athletics Win Out In Thirteenth 3 to 2
Philadelphia defeats Cleveland 3 to 2 in thirteenth inning. Coveleskie faltered late as Oldring scored the tying run and Burns delivered the winning hit. Kopp, Walker, Oldring, Graney, and Chapman led Philadelphia with key hits and RBI in a tense extra frame.
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Trawler Kingfisher Breezes Maiden Wireless Report
The trawler Kingfisher, on her maiden voyage, sent a wireless report from sea marking the first such transmission by any fishing vessel. Captain Richard Tobin said after a week on the Western Banks the catch totals 350000 pounds, likely to set a record. The Kingfisher, owned by East Coast Fisheries Co of Portland, is expected to arrive today.
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Middlesex 2 Pomfret 0 in New England baseball meet
Middlesex School from Concord, Massachusetts, defeated Pomfret School of Pomfret, Connecticut, 2 to 0 in a game played this afternoon. The win extended Middlesex's winning streak to seven straight victories.
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Cardinals Defeat Braves 3 2 in 10th In St Louis
In St Louis on May 15 the Cardinals beat the Braves 3 to 2 in the 10th inning. With two out Baird hit a single to center bringing Gonzales home from second for the deciding run.
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Brave and Card drama as late rally ties game in ninth
A tight battle between Bonnie Hearn and Bill Sherdel kept both teams scoreless until the ninth when the Cardinals and Braves produced a two run frame. The winning run crossed in the 10th as Gonzales stole and Baird singled for St Louis. Packard was the winner and Ragan the loser in a benefit game with Bat and Ball Fund for American soldiers.
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Dodgers Beat Pirates 5 to 1 in Opener
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 5 to 1 as Marquard allowed early hits then shut the door. Cooper struggled after four innings, giving up nine hits including two triples, while Olson and Stengel drove runs for Brooklyn amid scattered Pirates offense.
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College Baseball Scores From Yesterday
Holy Cross defeated Boston College 4 to 3 while Navy routed Mt. St. Marys 15 to 0. Army beat Springfield 11 to 1 and Maine edged Colby 2 to 1. Maine defeated Boothbay Reserves 10 to 3 and Harvard won 11 innings to 5.
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School Meet Opens Today at Wood Island Park
The first district high school outdoor meet begins this afternoon in East Boston with field events on the schedule today and running events tomorrow. Schools entered include West Roxbury Charlestown South Boston Brighton Hyde Park and Fast Boston highs. The 396 entries include top athletes and potential new marks.
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