Alexander Struggles as Phillies Pitcher Endures Slump
In the last seven days Alexander has started three games and lost all. The Boston Braves with Jesse Barnes beat him 3 to 0 on June 27, and later the Giants knocked him out in five innings. Philadelphia remains hopeful as Pat Moran seeks another pennant.
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Alexander the G
Pat Moran
Philadelphia
Alexander
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Jesse Barnes
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Robertson
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Braves
Col
Fitchburg Eyes Buying Lowell Club Franchise
Fitchburg plans to bid for the Lowell Eastern League franchise but holds back over a high price demanded by Lowell magnates. President Wes Sargent says Fitchburg would join if price is reasonable, noting potential league restructures and interest from former Fitchburg players now with the Spindles.
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Joe Kilhullen
Yankees Seek Oldring as Outfield Relief
Philadelphia July 5 The Yankees may enlist Rube Oldring, retired Athletics outfielder, if permitted by Connie Mack. Manager Bill Donovan seeks veteran cover should Frank Gilhooley's ankle keep him from playing.
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Bill Donovan
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Rube Oldring
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Connie Mack
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Oldring
iDonovan
Frank Gilhooley
Donovan
New York
Frank Baker
New York Yankees
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Lee Magee
Lee
De Palma Wins Big Auto Race At Fort Snelling
Ralph De Palma driving a Mercedes won the 161 mile open race at Fort Snelling Minnesota yesterday after a strong challenge early from Midie Rickenbacher in a Maxwell and Joseph Christiaens in a Sunbeam. De Palma finished with a time of 1 23 49 24 and 9 miles an hour. John Aitken finished second in a Peugeot. Christiaens was third.
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Dillon stops Flynn in fourth round in Dewey
Indianapolis challenger Jack Dillon known as the Giant Killer stopped Jim Flynn of Pueblo in the fourth round of a scheduled fifteen round bout in Dewey Oklahoma. The finish came after one minute forty seconds with Flynn knocked down twice and unable to rise after the final count. Flynn showed brief spark in round two but Dillon dominated for most of the fight. Dillon earned 35000 to Flynn's 4000. Reports said Dillon will travel to Australia for a bout with Darcy while Carl Morris and Frank Moran may meet on Labor Day in Dewey. Referee Ed Cochrane oversaw the card.
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Indianapolis
Jim~ Flynn
Pueblo
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New York
Lac Oran
Australia
Darcy
Carl Morris
Sapulph
Frank Moran
Coffey Eyes Dillon Fight After Moran Showdown
Friends urge Billy Gibson to pair Jim Coffey with Jack Dillon as promoters offer big purses. Coffey claims he can give Dillon a tougher battle than Frank Moran, who lost to Dillon in a high payoff bout. Dillon warned Coffey to avoid a punch on the chin, while critics call the Moran payout excessive and compare it to past underpayments. Funeral bouquets note follows.
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Bridgeport High Leads In Seaside Park Track Meet Victory
Bridgeport High School boys win a Seaside Park track meet with 24 points, topping Bridgeport Brass 13 Holmes & Edwards 10 UMC 7 and others. Events include 100 yard dash won by W Thayer, 880 yard by Longstel, 440 by Long, 220 by Thayer, and relays led by Bridgeport High. Governor Whitman reviews 11,000 soldiers at Camp Whitman amid calls to impress schoolboys into service.
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H. L. Norris
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al Johnson
J. M. Hincks
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Vik & Sundin
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T. A. Phelps
B. W. Wills
R. E. G. Whipple
H. L. Harper
R. A. Ogg
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R. G. Ree
W. C. Liebold
Mig. Co
H. J. Stack
J. Johannes
BE. Hersey
Singer Mfg. Co
Deny Giants Offer for Sallee From McGraw
New York reports said John Mc Graw offered the St Louis Cardinals $15 000 for pitcher Slim Sallee. Giants secretary John B Foster denied the tale vehemently saying no such offer exists and no discussion has taken place with Mc Graw.
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Slim Sallee
John B. Foster
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Foster
Sallee
Mowrey Loses Steal Attempt as Giants Fall Twice
New York Giants lose two to Brooklyn Dodgers at the Polo Grounds. Mike Mowrey attempts a steal with bases loaded in the fifth inning to the amusement of 27,000 fans. Dodgers win 7 to 6 in the morning and 6 to 2 in the afternoon.
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Ketchel Wins Final Ring Clash Over Papke in 1909
The Colma showing ends the quartet of Ketchel and Papke bouts. Ketchel defeats Papke in 20 rounds in a packed Colma arena with a close score and a disputed margin. Earlier clashes included a Milwaukee decision for Ketchel and a Los Angeles knockout by Papke.
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Los Angeles
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Boxing Rules Origins and Labor Standby at Pennsy
Brief notes trace boxing rule history from John Broughton to London prize and Queenberry rules. The article recalls Broughton's fist era, Peoughton’s gloves, and the shift to formal codes, alongside Pennsylvania Railroad volunteers ready to man locomotives if freight strike occurs.
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Yankees Jinx May Hit Nicknames and Injuries Spur Moves
The piece notes Yankees fears of a jinx with injuries to Gilhooley sidelining him possibly for the season and Maisel also hurt earlier, while replacements are discussed. It mentions Jack Flynn's Spring field club at Newfield park and a notable steal of home by Blake in Bridgeport, plus other regional results and suspensions affecting the Cincinnati pitching staff.
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Brooklawn Club
H. D. Seong
G. G. Waldo
J. R. Sheehan
John T. Hubbard
Bridgeport Drops Two to Hartford in Double Loss
The Bridgeport club fell further with two defeats at Hartford, 3 to 2 in the morning and 10 to 2 in the afternoon. Reiger pitched well in the morning but costly fielding and base running errors doomed Bridgeport. Mulrennan was hit hard in the later game.
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Duggan
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Peason
Remington-Arms Beats Locomobile At Seaside Park
The Remington-Arms team in the Factory league defeated Locomobile 4 to 1 at Seaside park. McGuire pitched masterfully for the Arms while Luder man of Locomobile was knocked unconscious by a ball off his bat.
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Yankee Split Keeps Shawkey Strong In Doubleheader
Washington July 5 Wild Bill Donovan's Yankees and Clark Griffith's Senators split a doubleheader. In the morning game Bob Shawkey outpitched Harry Harper for a 1 0 Yankee win. The afternoon saw the majors explode and the Senators beat Ray Fisher 6 4 as the Yankees rallied late but fell short.
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Bill Donovan
Yankees
Clark Griffith
Senators
Bob Shawkey
Athletics
Harry Harper
Griffith
Ray Fisher
Fisher
Shawkey
Harper
Paddy Bauman
Gilhooley
Lefty
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Pipp
Wally
Carrigan Not Wagner Deserves Credit For Red Sox Showing
A Lowell Courier-Citizen analysis argues Bill Carrigan, not Heinie Wagner, deserved credit for the Red Sox’s performance. Wagner’s Hartford tenure failed, while Carrigan guided Boston through rough stretches without Speaker, proving his real leadership and baseball know-how.
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