Giants Complete Spring With Win Over Braves at Fenway
At Fenway Park on June 4 the Giants defeated the Boston Braves 10 to 7 in a spring finale attended by a large crowd. John J. McGraw guided his team to a sharp offensive showing against three Hub pitchers, while Rube Meriwether started for Boston and was stymied after giving up multiple hits. The game capped the Giants’ spring series against the Braves, with Boston planning a long layoff before their next appearance.
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Newark Releases Manager to Keep Its Expenses Down
Newark International League club released manager Harry Smith today as part of cost cutting. Smith, who led the team to the championship two years ago, was dismissed due to insufficient material and a late start this season. President Solomon paid full five days notice and expressed regret but said financial strain forces economizing or failing.
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Fraternal teams schedule three games tomorrow
Fraternal Jeagus teams prepare three 3 sharp starts tomorrow at West End Park Wowompon Wheeler Field and Court Wiesler venues against Adelphian Nethaniel Wheeler and K of C. President Greens enforces clean baseball while league directors meet at Knights of Columbus to discuss winter issues and upcoming state meet preparations include postponement of Y M C A athletic meet one week and readiness of vaulting poles and lockers for use before the state event on June 26.
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Fans Own Column Highlights Local Businesses
A compact advertisement column lists several businesses including Excellent Cuisine at Cabrere and an up to date barber shop at 3842 Elm Street with no waiting. It notes 28606 Main St near Douglas' Shoe Store and mentions M. N. Bellwood with a license number 1062-4.
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North Ends to Play Park Citys on Sunday
The North Ends, once city champions, have reorganized for the season and will meet the Park Citys at the latter’s grounds on Sunday. The lineup includes Alex Finlayson Toots Slattery and the Meerback brothers' battery with E Meerback c H Meerback W Slocum p Moses ss W McMullen 1st b A Jagger 2nd b T Slattery 3rd b Al Finlayson lf B Finlayson cf and Fox rf Sullivan and Elwood as utility.
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Anniversary of Ring Battles and Fights of Dan Creedon
Annals recall Dan Creedon born in New Zealand and his career through 1906 with defeats by Bill Smith in Melbourne ending his ring appearances. Notes on Creedon’s rise, world-title chase, and later losses to Kid McCoy and others, plus later career in Australia. Also mentions Robert Fitzsimmons birth and a 20 round draw between Jack Everard and Owen Ziegler at Coney Island.
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Johnny Evers Buys Interest in Troy Club
Binghamton owner George F. Johnson was informed that Johnny Evers and Troy businessmen took over the Troy State League franchise and Zeph Magill was out for allegedly unpaid salaries. Johnson allowed the three forfeited games to be replayed when Troy returns, though the forfeitures had put Binghamton in first place. the move shifts Troy back to the league lead.
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Dr Roller Downs Aberg In Big Match
New York June 4 Dr B F Roller the American wrestling champion downed Alex Aberg the world Graeco Roman champion in twenty minutes in the international wrestling tournament at the Manhattan Opera House It was the tournament's most sensational match with both title holders cautious at first Aberg was on the defensive for the first time in his career ten minutes after the bout started Waldek Zbyzsko will face Joan Tigan tonight in a finish match to show his strength before the American public
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International League Yesterday's Results
In Rochester Buffalo beat Rochester 5 to 2 with errors and runs scored by BD and SS. In Toronto Montreal and Jersey Richmond had a postponed game due to wet grounds while Newark Providence was postponed by cold weather. Today Providence hosts Newark Jersey City visits Richmond Buffalo plays Rochester Montreal travels to Toronto with games listed.
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Brooklawn Star Defeated at Golf in NYC Match
Walter J. Travis defeated Je rome D. Travers in the Metropolitan Golf Association championship at Apawamis club on a sunlit afternoon. The veteran endured to the home green as the gallery cheered. In the lower bracket Oswald Kirkby of Englewood, the title holder, beat John M. Ward and then Bowers of Brooklawn to advance.
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Englewood
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Brooklawn
Meriden High to play B H S tomorrow at Newfield Park
Meriden High meets B H S in a baseball game at Newfield Park tomorrow afternoon. The schedule ends early due to senior exams next week with seven seniors on the team. Lavery will pitch, Ray Porter catches, and the infield features Al Porter, Capt. Clark, Light, and Denny with O Niel, Brennan, and Mercer in the outfield. Game starts at 3 o'clock.
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Lyford Brothers Firm Sees Spring Custom Suits Buy
Local retailers report strong interest in spring custom suits as Lyford Brothers B TRY expands offerings. East Side and West End shops note steady inquiries for tailored menswear with quality fabrics and quick fittings.
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Baseball Yesterday and Today Matches
American League results note yesterday's New York and Boston game postponed due to wet grounds. Today Detroit visits New York while St. Louis goes to Philadelphia, Cleveland plays Washington, and Chicago travels to Boston.
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