Baseball Jottings From Wagner on Mechanics and Local Clubs
Ivor Swanson, dubbed Capt. Auger, stays on duty watching dames in rain coats as Northampton prepares to face Newfield. Reggie Brown of New Britain draws attention from Cleveland scout Slapper Sam Kennedy while Jim O'Rourke bats .231 for Columbus. Bresnahan leads catching and coaches young pitchers. Holyoke boosts under Mike Doherty and faces Memorial Day wins. Weather halts Connecticut games as teams, Scouts, and managers chase form across Holyoke, Waterbury, and Bridgeport.
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Ivor Swanson
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Atlantic Hotel
Sam Kennedy
Cleveland
Reggie Brown
New Britain
Pittsburg
Reggie
Dan O'Neil
Ty Cobb Shakes President's Hand in Washington
Ty Cobb, star Detroit Tigers batter, and pitcher Lively, recent acquisition of Manager Hughey Jennings, met President Taft in Washington. Taft, recalling Cobb’s Augusta Georgia roots, greeted him warmly. Major A. W. Butt hosted a luncheon, and Cobb was slated to perform against the Nationals at American League Park.
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Washington
Ty" Cobb
Detroit Tigers
Lively
Hughey Jennings
Taft
Cobb
Augusta
A. W. Butt
American League Park
Stamford Triumphs Over South Norwalk 19-2 In Easy Win
Stamford defeated South Norwalk 19 to 2 as G Smith and Moshier hit home runs. Reilly and Keene produced Norwalk runs on doubles, while Stamford capitalized with hits from Min Meinstein and G Smith. Hope and Schumann matched early mistakes, but Stamford pulled away with late scoring and Clarke, Hogan, and Moshier contributing key plays. Attendance about 500. time 1:45.
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Norwalk
Reilly
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Smith
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Meinstein
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Clarke
Hogan
Moshier
R.H.E. ©Senford
So_ Norwalk
Yale Crew Heads to Gales Ferry for Harvard Race
Yale crew prepares for the Thames race with Harvard as the squad departs for Gales Ferry next Sunday and begins final practice on Monday. A coaching shake-up reassigns strokes and seatings, with Low moving to stroke and Philbin shifting to No. 6 while Van Sinderen moves from No. 6 to No. 4. The eight aims to work out on the Thames in its new lineup.
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Frost
Downey Returns to Third as Griffiss Rages on the Field
In a tense game, Tom Downey stood on second in the eighth inning when a wild pitch deflected off Archer and into the rooter area, scoring Downey. Manager Griffith demanded why Downey was sent to third as O'Day stood puzzled, then walked off in frustration. A Nebraskan straw vote shows Republicans backing Taft and Democrats backing Bryan for 1912.
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Cincinnati
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Gile
Philadelphia Fans Chide Mackmen Over Hostile Crowd
Washington players fault Philadelphia fans as the most inconsiderate to home players, with St. Louis fans a close second. They note Philadelphia’s derisive behavior toward Connie Mack’s Athletics after a recent visit, contrasting with the team's past World Series glory. The article cites Philadelphians booing and jeering despite the club’s six months earlier triumph over the Cubs.
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St. Louis
MccAfeer
Athletics
Mack
Connie
Cubs
Wells Bets on Matty Wells Real Champion Status
Gil Boag of the Madison A. C. says English lightweight titleholder Matthew Wells is a real champion and could beat most rivals. Boag, back from Crum Lynne Pa, details Wells sparring with two 170 pound partners, weighing 134 pounds that day, training for a defense against Leach Cross at Madison A. C. tomorrow night. He praises Wells pace, power, and durability, noting Wells chased robbers after a club bout and displayed his watch and a $500 ring.
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Madison A. C
New York
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Wells
Leach Cross
Boyo Driscoll
Philadelphia
England
America
Rob Wells
Morris To Coach Yale's Line Men
Yale hires last year’s Yale fullback Kistler to coach the freshman squad with a graduate coach, changing the prior undergraduate rule. Morris will coach the line and Johnny Field backs as practice starts Sept 14, with no Lakeville trip planned.
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Yale
Lakeville
Morris
Johnny Field
Hartford team show signs of pangs in pennant chase
Hartford looks weaker this week as a five game slide shakes confidence. New Britain pitching bites back while Bridgeport gains. Haynes joins Cubebs soon and Murray Parker returns to form. With strong fielding by Foot Buell and steady catching from Harvey Russell, optimism grows for a late pennant push at Newfield.
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Incal
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Litschl
Wagner
Hartford
Senators
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Mexico
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McCann
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Murray Parker
Lima
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Jack Hess
Henry Hoar
Freddy Gibbs
Uppy Upham
Chief Snyder
Ivor Swanson
Dixie Walker
Lynch
New York Americans
Harvey Russell
Newfield
Yesterday's Results and today’s MLB schedule
American Yesterday's Results: Washington 3 New York 2, game called after six due to rain. No other games completed. Today Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, Chicago at Boston. St. Louis swept Cincinnati in two games, 4-2 and 15-8. Remaining Cincinnati at St. Louis postponed due to rain.
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Philadelphia
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Chicago
Boston
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St. In
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New Beddford-Lynn
Lynch Probes Protested Games By Pittsburg And Chicago
New England Pres Lynch surveys protests by Pittsburg and Chicago over umpire Doyle base calls in recent games. He met with umpires Doyle and Kiem and managers Clark and Chance, planning to hear Clark Griffith in Cincinnati Friday about last Saturday's Cincinnati clash.
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Lynch
National League
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Doyle
Kiem
Clark
Chance
Clark Griffith
Payne Fails to Fly at Wilkesbarre Flight Chance
Frank Payne, previously injured in a Curtiss bi plane accident at Seaside Park, did not fly with Beachy and McCurdy at Wilkesbarre as planned. Official word said his steering gear failed moments before the attempt.
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Seaside Park
Beachy and
McCurdy
Wilkesbarre
Alliance Challenge at Fairfield Reserves Called Off
The Alliance team of Holland Hill challenges the Fairfield Reserves for a game Sunday morning at 10 o clock on their diamond. James Daly is named manager.
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Alliance
Holland Hill
Fairfield
Knockout Brown's Sleepy Stoppage Sparks Return Fight Hint
Boxing roundup from New York Boston Milwaukee Chicago notes include Tommy Murphy vowing to expose Brown in a rematch after being drugged in their 40 second defeat. Nelson sheds lessons from Howell bout to Brooklyn, while McAndrews push signs Jim Flynn for Paris clash with McVey. Johnson eyes European trip, coronation, and possible bouts with Bombardier Wells Sam McVey and Joe Jeannett if purse allows.
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Brown
Tommy Murphy
Pugilist
Boston
Dick Nelson
Brooklyn
Tommy Howell
Philadelphia
Milwaukee
Tony McAndrews
Hugh McIntosh
Paris
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
Hugh McVey
Chicago
Jack Johnson
Bombardier Wells
Sam McVey
Joe Jeannett
Mayor Fisher Sizes Up John D Rockefeller and Carnegie
Hartford June 1 Local labor unionists hailed a mass meeting as a success. Professor Willard C Fisher of Wesleyan University asserted Rockefeller has an unknown fortune and Carnegie paid taxes on only about two thirds of his annual income. Fisher spoke on why he approves of trades unions.
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Hartford
Willard C. Fisher
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Fisher
Rockefeller
Carnegie
Lynn Fireman Confesses in Arson Case at Jail
Special from United Press Boston June 1 Allan Boston a Lynn fireman sits in jail awaiting trial after police say he confessed to setting a fire intended to kill Grace Le Brenned and her parents as they slept in their home. He was nearby watching the flames when arrested.
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United Press
Boston
Allan Boston
Lynn
Grace le Brenned
Baston
Prof Gregory off to Navajo reservation
In the interests of the United States Geological Survey Professor H E Gregory of Yale left for Arizona to study the water supply and economic resources of the Navajo reservation. Rainfall there is five to twelve inches, about one tenth of Connecticut. Arizona's barren land equals twice the area of Massachusetts and Connecticut combined.
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New Haven
United States Geological Survey
Navajo Reservation
H. E. Gregory
Yale
Arizona
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Young Boys Accuse Each Other in Fatal Street Shooting
In New York on Decoration Day 13 year old Carmine Piombiano confessed to accidentally killing 11 year old Johnny Maile with a revolver. He and accomplices faced homicide charges while others remain witnesses. Police say the quartet fought over $7.50 from a celebration and hid the body in a tenement cellar.
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United Press
New York
Johnny
Carmine Piombiano
Cherry Hill
Oak Street
Johnny Maile
Fatty
Andrew Leonie
Carmine
Children’s Society
Antonio
Frank Laico
Bart Inziani
Disastrous waterfront fire at Gloucester threatens vast area
Gloucester Mass June 1 three alarms and all fire apparatus fought a waterfront blaze that caused gasoline explosions, trampling of a blind girl, and destruction of several buildings. Damage estimated over 60000 dollars as flames were brought under control.
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United Press
Gloucester
Mass
Yale Exams Begin On Final Period At Yale
New Haven June 1 Final examinations in Yale began today and will close June 13 marking the annual academic assessment period for students across all colleges and faculties.
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United Press
New Haven
Yale
Eight Sheriffs Start New Terms in This State
New Haven June 1 Of the eight sheriffs beginning new terms in Connecticut today four are newcomers elected last November. The new sheriffs are William Vollmer Norwalk Chesterfield Middlebrook Winsted George Forster Warren and Burt G Thompson Middletown. The sheriffs re elected were Edward W Dewey Philip Hugo Sidney A Brown and Preston B ibail Killingly. Middlebrook announced deputies Fred L Thorpe John O Connor Fred H Covert Albert F McMahon J J Jannafin J L Emmett Daniel F Hannon William B Torry Louis Rhoades Frank J Kilbourne George H Beers and F T Marble. Tod Marvin S was named deputy jailer and William A Jules assistant deputy sheriff. Middlebrook opened the Litchfield county Common Pleas court at Winsted.
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United Press
New Haven
Connecticut
William Vollmer
Norwalk
Fairfield County
Chesterfield C. Middlebrook
Winsted
Litchfield
George Forster
Warren
Tolland County
Burt G. Thompson
Middletown
Middlesex County
Edward W. Dewey
Hartford
Hartford County
Philip Hugo
Sidney A. Brown
New London
Preston B.ibail
Litchfeld County Common Pleas Court
Destructive Gale Sweeps Lake Erie
Destructive gale on Lake Erie yesterday caused up to seven deaths and 30 to 40 injuries. Many hospitalized as $1,000,000 in damages were reported along the southern shore. Rowboats on the lake saw heavy loss, with several freighters driven ashore and total losses expected as damage totals are assessed.
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United Presse
Cleveland
Erie
Loraine
Anhare Fyr
Yosts Deny Signing Sunday Ball Petition
The Yost baseball players and team managers deny circulating a petition against Sunday baseball at Steeplechase as reported by a morning paper. Washington reports hydrophobia season prompts mail carriers to skip homes with widow dogs. Chicago notes a 10 minute hold up of the Chicago Northwestern Limited to let Thomas W. Lawser board his baggage.
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Chicago
Chicago Northwestern Limited
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Ore
Thomas W. Lawser
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