Corbett predicts Gunboat Smith to win ten round bout
James J. Corbett analyzes the upcoming Madison Square Garden bout between Gunboat Smith and Jim Flynn. He argues Smith holds a favorable edge in speed, power, and experience and expects a decision for Smith if the ten rounds proceed as planned. He cautions about Burns promoting Arthur Pelky and questions Palzer’s path to heavyweight contention in light of Smith Flynn buzz.
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Billy Gibson
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Arthur Felky
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Imther McCarty
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Wille Ritenie
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Packey
Chance Declares He Won't Retire
Frank Chance rebutted a Los Angeles report claiming he would quit the New York Americans at season end. He said he signed a three year contract to build a winning club, praised Mr. Farrell, and urged patience as he plans to improve the team with new players.
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Frank Chance
Los Angeles
New York American
Glendora
Cal
Chance
New York Americans
New York
Farrell
National League Baseball Schedule and Results Summary
Games today feature New York at Chicago, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Boston at St. Louis. Yesterday’s rain caused postponements. Buffalo beat Jersey City 6 to 3, Montreal edged Newark 5 to 1, Baltimore defeated Rochester 9 to 4, Toronto won 8 to 7 over Providence. Jersey City two games at Toronto. Newark two games at Rochester.
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Eastern Association Results From Yesterday
Pittsfield defeated New London while other games were postponed because of rain. Bridgeport played New Haven in a doubleheader, with Meriden visiting Wa Hartford and Hartford visiting Springfield.
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New Haven
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Springfield
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Bridgeport Ae
Waterbury
New Londonoats
Benny Kauff Seeks Spot With Pittsburgh Team
Benny Kauff looks to join Pittsburgh after strong season improvements. Hartford Courant notes scout Billy Murray tracked the Senators for days. Other notes include Rollings recalled by St. Louis Americans, Howie Baker hitting the Bull Durham sign, and Rollie Zelder heading to New York Americans after a bunion injury.
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St. Louis Americans
Rollings
New Haven
Howie Baker
Waterbury
Bull Durham
Rollie Zelder
New York Americans
St Louis
Baseball Prospects Loom in National and American Leagues
A collage of early 20th century baseball notes highlights managers McGraw and Mack predicting contenders in the American and National leagues, with mentions of Walter Johnson and Joe Boehling. Scattered items praise players from Moriarty to Covaleskie, discuss balk ruling debates, and hint at upcoming ticket-related protests and women’s suffrage ties.
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John McGraw
Wyehington
Cleveland
Walter Johnson
Joe Boehling
Tom Lynch
National
Teta
Rumner
Ban Johnson
Hastern Association
Lynch
Wagner Seeks Fifteen Dollars for Baseball Uniform
The article notes baseball player Wagner stating he would only donate his uniform to the Carnegie Museum if paid fifteen dollars. He claims two suits exist and values each at fifteen, adding he has not considered donating, and the museum would need to offer the money.
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Carnegie Museum
East Bridgeports Set for Westport Clash Tomorrow
The East Bridgeports depart Meigs’ corner on the 12:50 car for Westport to face a strong local team tomorrow. Players listed to report on time include Duffis Lyons Heyser Parfitt Wirth Merrick Reif Blagriff Bakos Haffner Goebel and Hagen. The squad aims for victory.
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Meigs’ Corner
Westport
Duffis
Lyons
Heyser
Parfitt
Wirth
Merrick
Reif
Blagriff
Bakos
Haffner
Goebel
Hagen
Yost's First Baseman to Marry Miss Dudley
Edward William Loveday, Remington Yost first baseman, will wed Miss Lillian May Dudley of Madison Connecticut next Wednesday. The ceremony will occur in Madison. After a brief honeymoon they will reside in Clinton avenue. Mr Loveday is an aligner at the Yost plant.
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Edward William Loveday
Remington-Yost
Lillian May Dudley
Madison, Conn
Clinton Avenue
Mr. Loveday
Yost
Pennant Race Winds Through Eastern Circuits
The Cleveland team climbs toward the pennant, seven games back of the Athletics after a four game win streak over the Red Sox. Washington’s Senators with hurlers Johnson and Boehling are seen as potential challengers. The Phillies and Giants are noted, while New Haven and New London towns in the East show tightening races as experts eye Pennant stakes.
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Boehling
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Gene McCann
Weston completes 1456 mile walk across the nation
Edward Payson Weston, aged pedestrian, finishes a 1456 mile tramp from New York City to Minneapolis, adding 100 miles to his original plan after leaving New York on June 2 and reaching Stillwater on June 2 ahead of schedule amid canyon roars bells and whistles.
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Edward Payson Weston
New York City
Metropolis
New York
Weston
Stillwater
Minn
Football Schedule Now Completed
Intercollegiate football moves toward the season as schedule makers finish plans and coaches seek candidates. More than a thousand games are set nationwide with opening intralevel contests beginning September 20 and the schedule climaxing November 22.
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Cornell
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Lafaytte
Carlisle Indians
Dr. Sharpe
Votes for Women Cards Admit Fans to Ball Game
Hartford magnate Col James H Clarkin recalls a joke on opening day when about 600 Tickets labeled Votes for Women were used as admission sources in New London. He blamed himself for the miscue as Hartford faced a larger loss than expected with thousands more tickets sold than paid.
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James H. Clarkin
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New London
Col. Clarkin
Clarkin
Plant
Plantfield
Davis Cup Team Returns to New York Voyage Home
President Robert D. Wrenn sails aboard the Imperator with the Davis Cup, en route from Europe as Maurice McLoughlin Harold My Hackett and others accompany him. The group heads to Newport for the national all comers tournament with a Crescent Athletic Club welcome planned on arrival.
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United States National
California
Harold My Hackett
Americam
R. Norris Villa
Wallace F. Johnson
Wrenn
Nacional
Newport
McLoughlin
Erie Meadow Club
Southampton Low Island
Thomas C. Bundy
Crescent Athletic Club
Bow Wrenn
Cap Sale
Aree Jean
Bay Ridge
Mike Thompson Not Quitting Athletics Says Agent
Mike Thompson asserts he has not quit athletics despite reports of resignation from Mt Mary's. He says he remains focused on athletics and outdoor exercise while considering future referee and coaching opportunities. Thompson recently returned from a New York business trip and plans to announce his fall activities after further deliberation.
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Mike Thompson
Miles
Thompson
Looss
Waterbury
Emmitsburg
Erloin
New York
Mt. Mary's
Ian
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