Gunboat Smith Seen as Top Heavyweight Hope
James J. Corbett argues Gunboat Smith has proven himself the leading heavyweight contender after defeats of Jim Flynn and a strong performance against Pueblo, noting Smith’s improved tactics and stamina. He surveys rivals Palzer Moran and McCarty, doubts about Palzer’s back, and Moran’s resilience, while critiquing sports writer Edgren’s attacks and defending his own career and times.
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Maggert Bought by White Sox From Pory
Los Angeles news reports President Charles A. Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox has exercised an option on Outfelder Karl Maggert of Los Angeles. He will report at once to the Windy City club after starring in the Pacific Coast League this season, leading the circuit in batting and ranking second in stolen bases. Maggert once played with Springfield, Massachusetts, several seasons ago.
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Young Shugrue Beats Hyland In Tight Ten Round Victory
In a fast closing ten round bout at Brown's A. A. Far Rockaway, Young Shugrue edged Fighting Joe Hyland by a slim decision after contesting Hyland’s peculiar defense. Weights were 137% pounds for both fighters with Shugrue applying pressure after round three and breaking rallies with smart defense. Hyland had his moments in the fifth, forcing Shugrue to retreat briefly before Shugrue resumed attack.
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Joe” Hyland
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Mike Donlin May Join Highlanders
Mike Donlin may join the New York Highlanders as Joe Humphries receives instructions to contact Donlin in Atlantic City after his release by the Phillies. Humphries plans talks to assess Donlin’s interest in playing for the Chance team, with management believing his hitting could add value despite reduced speed.
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New York Highlanders
Joe Humphries
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Phillies
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Spangles
Chance
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Highlander
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Big Ed Walsh Soon in Old Condition
Ed Walsh, famed White Sox pitcher, away from games with rumors about injury. He writes from Mercer, Wisconsin, saying he is resting and finds fishing fine. Bonesetter Reese confirms a broken ligament in his right arm and Walsh will soon be in shape again.
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National League Games Today and Yesterday’s Results
National League slate includes Pittsburgh at New York, St. Louis at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Boston, and Chicago at Philadelphia. Yesterday Chicago defeated New York 3 2, Philadelphia beat Cleveland and Boston 2 2, St. Louis over Washington 9 1, Detroit 7. New games list Philadelphia in Cleveland and Boston in St. Louis with other matchups.
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Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
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International League matchups listed by city pairings
The schedule shows Rochester at Jersey City, Toronto at Newark, Montreal at Providence, and Buffalo at Baltimore. Two Buffalo games noted in Baltimore.
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Jersey City
Toronto
Newark
Montreal
Providence
Buffalo
Baltimore
Newark Joe Od
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Eastern Association Scores and a Fortune Inheritance
Pittsfield beat Bridgeport 5 to 0 while New Haven defeated Waterbury 5 to 4 and New London edged Hartford 4 to 3. Springfield hosted Meriden 5 to 4 with Bridgeport winning in Pittsfield and Waterbury in New Haven. Daniel F Farley of 457 Harrah avenue, an employee of the American-British Manufacturing Co., is reported to have fallen heir to a fortune of about 35000 dollars from a distant relative in the far west.
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New Haven
Waterbury
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Meriden
Daniel F. Farley
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Bill Powers
Planters
Waterbury Must Return $75 Guaranty After Meriden Forfeit
A Meriden forfeit forced Waterbury manager Kennedy to return a $75 guarantee to Meriden officials. President O Rourke said the matter will be reviewed at the league meeting, amid other regional baseball reports and player movements across teams.
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Meriden
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Savin Rock
Sam
Duchenil Stops Bridgeport Club With Sharp Pitching
Pittsfield beat Bridgeport 5 to 0 in a shutout as Duchenil allowed only four scattered hits. The game featured strong defense and timely hitting with Wolfe, Somerset, and Taguer contributing on the basepaths and Finnegan driving in runs. Bridgeport could not solve Duchenil’s curve, and Snyder struggled with control as Pittsfield claimed its third win in 146 meetings.
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Silzer
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Tennis Champions Come Home Again
American Davis Cup team members Maurice McLoughlin Richard Norris Williams and Harold Hackett with Wallace F Johnson returned to New York aboard the France from Havre after defeating England at Wimbledon They visited Paris and Switzerland then were welcomed by Robert D Wrenn and other players at the pier The trio will stay at the Crescent Athletic Club Bay Ridge until Monday night before sailing to Newport for the national championships They praised the English players especially J C Parke for his resourcefulness and victories in singles
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Joe Borrell rises in 158 pound division spotlight
In the roped arena T Andrews notes Philadelphia middleweight Joe Borrell racing toward boxing fame at 21. He has fought strong foes and, if he lands a knockout punch, could join the ranks of storied 158 pounders once led by Ketchel. Other match notes include Jack White versus Johnny Dundee in Los Angeles on August 12.
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Chance Outlines Better Method to Decide World Series
Frank Chance predicts a close, exciting 1912 world championship series between the Giants and Athletics arguing early breaks decide short seven game sets. He backs long series as better but says logistics push for city neutral games. notes past series profits for clubs and players.
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Owner of Pond in Glastonbury Sets Legal Challenge
Hartford August 16 Knigrt E Roe ers of Glastonbury claims ownership of Diamond Pond and will resist a proposed public highway laid out across the pond area through court action. Rogers has purchased all bordering land, so the highway would cross his property. Also noted is the entry of Levy Mendelson to the city police force, assigned to the third precinct, patrolling Clinton Maplewood Howard and Fairfield avenues.
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