Wheat's Home Run Drive Is Fatal to Fan
In New York on June 2, Chauncey Martin a Brooklyn florist aged about 40 died of heart failure while cheering Zach Wheat’s dramatic ninth inning homer for the Robins. The crowd of about 2,000 watched as the Robin left fielder tied the game with two out and two strikes, then Martin collapsed at his seat. Dr Reeve pronounced death at Predirection Hospital after the fan’s excitement at the pivotal moment.
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Russian champion defeats Tigan in wrestling match
New York June 2 The feature bout at the Manhattan Opera House was the Larich versus Tigan contest. In the third period Tigan briefly held Larich, but Larich reversed with a headlock and pinned Tigan. Zbyszko and Pospisil followed, offering a strong Gracc-Roman display as they competed at similar size and skill.
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Fara Ebbets Blamed For Four Attendance At Newark
Reports from Barrows headquarters blame low attendance on the league’s influence and outside manipulation. The piece argues Ebbetts and outside controls damaged Newark’s fan support, noting past talent moves and tensions with local suffrage of ownership. A memorial from state Catholic societies seeks neutrality in political matters.
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Fans Own Column Highlights Local Venues and Shops
A readers column reviews various Boston area sites and services. Mentions a family friendly cabaret at 38 42 Elm Street, a Boston shoe store update, a barber shop with no waiting at 2000 Main Street near Douglas in Bellwood, Minnesota, and a license reference with code 1052-4.
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Runs Made This Week AMERICAN LEAGUE
GAMES TODAY Boston in New York Washington in Philadelphia St Louis in Cleveland Detroit in Chicago
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National League matchups list across three cities
In National League action New York faces Boston Philadelphia squares Brooklyn Chicago plays Pittsburgh Cincinnati visits St Louis with games scheduled across the circuit.
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Federal League Matchups Across the Nation
Brooklyn travels to Buffalo while Baltimore faces Newark St Louis goes to Chicago and Pittsburgh visits Kansas City each pairing a club from the Federal League in intercity showdowns with season implications ahead.
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Pope Benedict Urges End to European War in Audience
Pope Benedict expressed hope that America would use its best efforts to end the European war during an audience with Bishop Thomas F. Kennedy and several newly ordained American priests. The report notes the International League matchups Jersey City at Richmond and Montreal visiting Rochester.
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Keating Loses In Thirteen Inning Red Sox Rally
In a 13 inning battle at the Polo Grounds Ray Keating of the Highlanders lost to Smokey Joe Wood and the Boston Red Sox 4 to 3. Speaker walked, stole second and scored as Duffy Lewis and Dick Hoblitzell followed with a single in the thirteenth to push Boston ahead.
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Cross Refuses Ring Entry in Harvey Bout
The Boxing Commission heard explanations from Sam Wallach about Leach Cross refusing to enter the May 18 bout against Johnny Harvey after a crowded event at the 135th Sporting club. Wallach said Cross was to receive 1300 dollars. he got 300 cash plus a promised 500 dollar check, which Cross preferred as cash due to negotiability doubts. Cross was willing to fight for 1100 in cash. The commission postponed a final decision to next week's session due to further data from David Neuberger, counsel for the brewery owning the club property. The panel awaits Governor Whitman’s return. Charley Harvey denied knowledge of the salary issue under the Malone law.
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Yale Track Seeks Next Captain At Festive Dinner
Yale track team gathers at Cafe Heublein in New Haven to elect next season's captain. Wesley Oler, standout high jumper who set a 6 feet 4½ inch record in Philadelphia, is favored, with a career as a New York A. C. competitor and Powling schoolboy beginnings noted.
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Chicago Feds to Play Exhibition Game in Elm City
New Haven June 2 Arrangements bring Federal league nines to the city for Sunday games. Manager Bert Maxwell of New Haven has booked two at Savin Rock for June 27 and August 8 with Buffalo Federals on July 4. Possible June 13 and 20 dates await confirmation. Elm City draws crowds of about 4 000 for Sunday games and offers playing nines a neat coin opportunity.
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Mohr Replaces McAuliffe on Next Card in Show Switch
Matchmaker Andy Parker says Young McAuliffe will not appear and Walter Mohr will join Al Ketchel in the star bout. Mohr, popular in Stratford, boosts the card while Ketchel expects a tough test. Show postponed to June 17 pending unsigned articles.
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Business Men Ready To Start Baseball
Business and professional men of the Y.M.C.A. will start baseball and outdoor volleyball at Seaside Park next Thursday at 4:30 pm. The group has met at the park twice weekly in summer, with volleyball a favorite indoor game and gym activities continuing after the regular season.
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B H S Team to close season with Meriden game
The B H S baseball team will finish its season next Saturday at Newfield Park with Meriden High School visiting. The B H S squad has a strong record this year and expects a large turnout for the final game. The Austin Chippies beat Walnut Reserves 8 to 7 in 14 innings, highlighted by William Heary's two bagger in the 14th to win.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles and Early 1900s Fights
Maurice Thompson the Danish American lightweight, born in Maranette Michigan, fought from 1903 and twice beat Stanley Ketchel in 1904 in Butte Montana, later losing to Willie Fitzgerald and Charley Neary. He also defeated Kid Parker in 1906 but fell to Cyclone Johnny Thompson in 1907 as he continued boxing in Montana and Canada.
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Matty Gets Lamblasted By Boston Braves
Boston on June 2 defeated the Giants 7 to 0 in Boston after Don Patrick Ragan limited New York to two hits. Christy Mathewson, once a Giants ace, endured a sharp loss as Boston cruised to a decisive victory led by Ragan in his strong start and a late spark from Eddie Grant replacing Fitzpatrick.
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Moakley Lauds Cornell Track Courage In Philadelphia Triumph
Cornell routed rivals at Franklin Field in a dominant intercollegiate meet securing the most points with a lone first place by Potter in the two mile. Moakley praises team depth, noting seconds and thirds outweighed lacking multiple championships. Richards faltered in shot and broad jump while aiming three events, missing the high mark at 6 feet 4 1/2 inches.
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