Crossmen Tie Waterbury in Doubleheader Thriller
Waterbury and Bridgeport split a doubleheader before about 800 fans at Reedville. Bridgeport won 3 2 in the first game with McLean opposing Snyder, while Waterbury took the second as Boukes drove in runs and Hallman sparkled on defense. Game two featured early scoring by Bridgeport before Waterbury answered with steady hitting and base running.
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Stow bids from Sacramento stir coast league talks
The latest bid for Bobby Stow comes from Sacramento of the Pacific Coast league. Manager Harry Wolverton wired a strong offer to Bridgeport owner Freeman, who declined to name figures. Izzy Hoffman hinted Stow’s potential, while Chicago and New York clubs show interest in various players. The Hartford-New Haven doubleheader drew 4,290, and Stowe collected three hits in Watertown.
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Harry Wolverton
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Yankees Claim Trio of Cuban Players
President Frank J. Farrell of the Ber Yankees asserts the National Commission will rule on outfielder Padron shortstop Aragon and pitcher Luque, three Cuban players from the Long Island team, sold to the New York club. Farrell notes he has not decided on action and has two witnesses, with immediate delivery promised. He fears losing contracts, but the sale was verbal, not written, provoking commission procedure.
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New York-News League
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Gunboat Smith Faces Flynn Tonight At Madison Square Garden
Bim Pigma of Pueblo announces a heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden New York pitting Gunboat Smith against Flyrr Flynn. The winner would claim status as a top White Hope after Smith’s coast and east wins and a decision over Jess Willard. If Smith prevails the manager Coffroth says he would pursue Sam.
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Johnston to Play for N Y Title
California schoolboy William M. Johnston advanced to the final round of the New York State singles championship at Crescent Athletic Club by defeating Yale’s Edrick H. Mann Jr. in a three set match 6 4 7 5 9 7. He will face S Howard Vashell for the Crescent bowl tomorrow as Maurice E McLoughlin is in Europe and cannot defend his title. Johnston showed speed and a fast accurate serve, resembling McLoughlin, and overcame a 5 3 deficit in the final set to win in a lengthy bout.
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Maurice E. McLoughlin
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White Sox players to visit New Canaan tomorrow
Manager Bill McGuire of the White Sox settled on a revised lineup for their New Canaan trip. The list reports to report at 12:29 tomorrow morning: Scanlon pitcher, Ervin catcher, Baker first base, Pat Cunningham second base, Sepso third base, Bentz captain shortstop, Burke infielder, Mosel center field, Lannon right field.
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Brooklyn Grabs Good Outfielder in Major Swap
Brooklyn purchases outfielder Happy Felch from Fond du Lac and he will report to Manager Dahlen at Ebbets Field next Monday. Eb bets president Eb bets and Scout Larry Sutton are in the Central League area evaluating players including Sheldon Le Jeune and Fort Wayne prospects. Big Ed Reulbach, traded from Cubs for Eddie Stack, stays in Chicago to settle property matters and will join Brooklyn tonight for potential Sunday action.
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Crack Athlete to Enter Harvard Soon
San Francisco reports Leonard Agazelow a former Phillips Andover athlete and UC undergraduate who has played varsity sports. He will enter Harvard in September as a junior and is expected to become a star in eastern intercollegiate circles, bringing great speed and 100 yard dash ability.
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Leonard Agazelow
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University of California
Harvard University
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Wagner Ridicules Matty's Foot Trick In Bench Talk
Hans Wagner dismisses John J. McGraw’s claim that Christy Mathewson tricked him by focusing on his stance at the plate. The rivalry between the two giants continues as Wagner quips about the alleged tactic and laughter follows the exchange.
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Matty
Sporting News
Mathewson
John J. McGraw
Giants
New York
Slumping batters face stern pitcher in Polo Grounds clash
In a candid exchange, a veteran hitter recalls facing Christy Mathewson and explains that slumps defeat stills, noting Mathewson’s craft and the batter’s luck. He discusses seeing batters hit unlikely balls and praises Mathewson as a keen, careful pitcher.
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