Harvard Names 3 Good Coaches For Two Sports
Boston July 24 Harvard's track and field athletes will be coached for two years by Wil Wam F Pooch Donovan and J Fred Powers. The Crimson cross country runners will be directed by Alfred J Shrubb for one year. Donovan and Powers have signed two year contracts. Donovan is re engaged and Powers comes from Worcester Academy. Shrubb's term is one year.
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Boston
Harvard
Wil Wam F
Pooch) Donovan
J. Fred Powers
Crimson
Alfred J. Shrubb
Donovan
Powers
Worcester Academy
Shrubb
Foolish Trick To Give Catcher Pass In Baseball lore
Cincinnati reports a quirky trick where pitchers lure the catcher to slide by, creating a scoring chance. The 1890s era is cited with star hitter Geby and a noted pitcher Zaiby unleashing strong batting, as crowds react to the deceptive plays.
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Cincinnati
Bob Ezmsilie
Jack Geby
Sars
Sereus
Zaiby
Poor Pitching Costs Bridgeport This Engagement
Duchenil from McGill University in Canada pitched for Pittsfield as Bridgeport lost 9 to 2 at Newfield Park. The locals managed seven hits while Duchenil and two Pittsfield pitchers subdued Bridgeport. Eddie Bridges and Dusty Joe Phillips provided Bridgeport’s best blows with three and two hits respectively.
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Wagner
Duchenil
McGill University
Canada
Bridgeport
Newfield Park
Pittsfield
Chicago White Sox
Buster Bowman
Jake Boukes
Ira Hallman
Blossom Blum
Chief Snyder
Blum
McGamwell
Bowman
Stow
Eddie Bridges
Joe Phillips
Eddie
Dusty Joe
Wats
Taag
Wolferf
Somerset
Baker
Gough
Phillips
Bridges
Lindberg
Finnegan
Machen
Mone
Snyder
Stollen
Butcher
Wolfe
Um- Dire
Kennedy
National League Yesterday's Baseball Results Summary
New York defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 0. Brooklyn routed St. Louis 7 to 2. Boston edged Cincinnati 4 to 1. Chicago crushed Philadelphia 12 to 8.
Games Today in Major Cities Across Leagues
Yesterday results show Philadelphia beat St. Louis 8 to 1 while a Detroit New York game was postponed due to International League. Today’s schedule features Jersey City in Montreal Newark in Buffalo Providence in Rochester Baltimore in Toronto and Cincinnati in Boston Chicago in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh in New York with St. Louis in Brooklyn.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Jersey City
Montreal
Newark
Buffalo
Providence
Rochester
Baltimore
P.c
Cleveland
Washington
Boston
Detroit
Louis
Toronto
Mon Stone
Mate Ren
Satewwe
Wae
National
Eastern
Waterbury
Springtiia
Brooklyn
New Haven
Pittsfield
Meriden Ees
Pittsburgh
Hartford
Cincinnati
Tate
Owen
New London
War support shapes political battles across states
The Eastern Association notes Meriden and Bridgeport. New Haven and Springfield. Pittsfield and Waterbury. Hartford and New London. It says the country may be prepared for war, but army post and navy yard appropriations still fuel political fights.
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Meriden
Bridgeport
New Haven
Springfield
Pittsfield
Waterbury
Hartford
New London
Army Post
Navy Yard
P.C
London
Why Hebrews Don’t Play Baseball More
Cincinnati July 24 The article cites Brooklyn president Ebbetts arguing why few Hebrews enter pro baseball, noting ethnic shifts as salaries rose and different groups joined. It predicts an influx of Scotch and Jewish players as today’s kids grow up. Also historical boxing notes from 1803 to 1907 are listed.
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Cincinnati
Ebbetts
Brooklyn
Stotchmen
New England Yankees
Lcotch
Famous English sprinter coming to United States
A. B. George, once a U S long distance champion and brother of W G George, plans for W R Applegarth the top English sprinter to appear in the United States. Applegarth, of the Polytechnic Harriers, recently set a 220 yard record in 21.35 seconds and won the century in 10 flat. He aims for a projected 21 15 seconds on American tracks August 21 22 and 23 at Empire City Park per a letter from George to the Greater New York Fair and Exposition management.
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A. B. George
W. G. George
London
Eng
British Isles
W. R Applegarth
England
Applegarth
Polytechnic Harriers
George
Greater New York Fair and Exposition Management
Empire City Park
Boehling Discovery by B B Writer Bil Peet
Bil Peet, former New Haven reporter and Washington Herald sporting editor, is credited with discovering Boehling the sensational Nationals pitcher. Peet recommended him to Clarke Griffith after finding him last spring. In an exhibition, Boehling was thrashed by minor leaguers but has since won eleven straight for the Senators.
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Bil Peet
New Haven
Washington Herald
Boehling
Nationals
Peet
Clarke Griffith
Griffith
Boer Rodal Seeks Second Trial After Gunboat Bout
Jimmy Johnston says George Rodal, the Boer champion, was badly treated by the referee in his match with Gunboat Smith. New York writers largely back Johnston, provoking calls to rematch and see if Gunboat can outbox Rodal or if similar dope will be handed out again. The piece notes managers frequent moves, Sam Murburger's handling of Eddie McGoorty, Jack Dillon, and possible future pairings and bantamweights, including Coulon, Williams, Campi, Ledoux, Stanley, Benyon, Conway, and Mahoney, plus a proposal for clearer referee rules in cases of knockdowns or breaks.
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T. S. Andrews
Jimmy Johnston
George Rodel
Gunboat Smith
New York
Johnston
Rodel
Sam Murburger
Sam
Eddie McGoorty
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Jack
Jimmy Clabby
Frank Klaus
Dilon
Tommy
Gus Christie
Milwaukee
Teddy Murphy
Christie
Jimmy Barry
Harry Forbes
Geo. Dixon
Johnny Coulon
Kid Williams
Eddie Campi
Charlie Ledoux
Digger Stanley
Bill Benyon
Frankie Conway
Kid Mahomey
London
Paris
O Rourke Rules New Haven Over Salary Debate
The Eastern Association chief says New Haven is within salary limits based on sworn statements from the club. He will accept proof of overpayment if presented, noting Cameron’s statements and connections to Connie Mack. Bridgeport and New Haven postponement issues and local players are also discussed. Abe Attell vs Willie Beecher fight is listed, with Shanks' injury in Chicago noted.
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Wagner
Hartford
Springfield
Waterbury
New Haven
O’rourke
Eastern Association
Cameron
George Cameron
O'Rourke
Connie Mack
Jeems
Wizard of the Athletics
Whalen of
Leriden
Whalen
Abe Attell
Willie Beecher
Brooklyn
Clark Griffith
Washington
Lake Michigan
Senators
Chicago
Shanks
Marquard Leads Nine as Streak Hits Eight Straight
Pitcher Rube Marquard of the Giants extended his win streak to eight with a two hit shutout of the Pirates. He moved to 13 wins in 18 starts, tightening his curveball as he nears last year’s nineteen straight victories. Strong hitting by Wagner Carey Wilson and Miller could not solve him.
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Rube” Marquard
Giants
Pirates
Hans” Wagner
Max Carey
Wilson
Jack” Miller
Marquard
German Societies Ready for New Britain Trip Event
German circles in Bridgeport show strong interest in the New Britain German day to be held Monday August 11. A Bridgeport German Alliance meeting Monday night is expected to finalize plans for Bridgeport’s large delegation. The biennial event includes notable entertainments and a significant role for the ladies as part of the visiting contingent.
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Aace
New Britain
Coast Artillery Corps
Ers
Stamford
Norwalk
Charles Berger
Alliance
Bridgeport German Alliance
Bridgeport
New Britain Alliance
Brooklyn Will Grab Aitchison From Newark
Raleigh Aitchison of Newark has won 16 of 19 and is poised to join Brooklyn as the Superbas face possible draft by other major league clubs if not recalled by Aug 20. The Brooklyn Bobbets McKeever syndicate controls both Brooklyn and Newark clubs. Manager Dahlen is expected to bring him to Brooklyn before the deadline.
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Raleigh Aitchison
Newark
Brooklyn
Bobbets-McKeever Syndicate
Aitchison
Indians
Superbas
Montgomery
Dahlen
Etonian cricket defeat sparks school flogging tradition
Article recalls a 1796 public school cricket match between Eton and Winchester on Hounslow Heath, noting the headmaster offered flogging or expulsion after the Eton eleven lost. It recounts historical use of floggings, swishing, and harsh discipline as an indoor sport of headmasters, with vivid anecdotes of corporal punishment.
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Eton
Winchester
Hounslow Heath
Old Eton
Keate
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