Giants Keep Rival Foes On Alert In Fiery Week
New York’s Giants won four of seven in a tough stretch. They beat Boston last Monday for their seventeenth win, split four games with the Phillies, and took two from the Reds. McGraw stabilized the rotation with Anderson Benton and Perhitt, easing pitching woes. Matty’s form remains unsettled after a strong St Louis and Boston show, while Reds pounded Tesreau in a Friday gag. Phillies look to Cravath and Alexander to anchor a comeback as the Braves stumble with outfield problems.
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New York
Giants
Boston
Phillies
Reds
Manazer icGraw
Jeff Tesreau
Polo Grounds
McGraw
King Anderson
Benton
Matty
St. Louis
Nati
Braves
St Louis
Stallings
Compton
Winott
Sherwood Magee
Ince
Wilhoit
Snoderass
Annual Interscholastic Meet of Fairfield Schools
The fourth annual field meet of Fairfield public schools was held on Mill Plain green with Sherman Pequot Silliman Lincoln Dwight and Lafayette fielding teams. Sherman led in points while Pequot won the trophy for most joints and sash medals were awarded to top girls and boys.
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Walrfeld
Mill Plain
Sherman
Pequot
Silliman
Lincoln
Dwight
Lafayette
Iris
Eiris
Pequet School
Peatnts
Girla
Taffayette School
Igo
Tincaln School
Dwight School
Girfe
Silliman School
Sener
Pequot School
Pairieta
Donald Bacon Wakeman
Joseph I. Flint
A. T. Roche
Cornell Penn and Columbia Crews On Hudson Course
Poughkeepsie June 5 University and junior crews trained on the Hudson under Assistant Coach John Hoyle. Coach Charles B Courtney rested after Saturday’s Ithaca trip. Flo expected at the boathouse to direct nine work while Pennsylvania and Columbia men hiked through Abernoworsine after church services.
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Poughkeepsie
John Hoyle
Hudson
Charles B. Courtney
Saty
Ithacs
Flo
Pennsylvania
Colunbialen
Abernoworsine
Braves win contest on Waterbury field
Waterbury June 6 The Colonials formerly of New Haven lost to the Boston Braves 10 to 6 in their first game as a Waterbury team. The Braves opened with a big lead but the Colonials rallied in the sixth aided by Barnes replacing Huelbach to mount a comeback. Final stanzas featured more hitting as the Wilcos showed effort and the Braves’ pitching held firm. Graduation baskets and bouquets noted alongside.
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Waterbury
Colonials
New Haven
Boston Braves
Braves
Princeton Oarsmen Have Made Best 1916 Showing
New York June 5 Princeton crews posted the best 1916 showing in Intercollegiate rowing short races, with three regattas and eight in the East. Princeton won two of three races, defeating Harvard and finishing second to Cornell, while Washington also posted a strong season with wins over Stanford and California. Coach Spaeth favors more two mile and shorter events, arguing four mile races strain crews and cost funds, and urges expansion of home-water racing to foster sportsmanship.
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New York
Poughkeepsie
New London
Pacific Coast
Princeton
Washington
Tigers
Harvard
Foot
Philadelphia
Nery
Columbia
Pennsylvania
Ithaca
Cornell
Stanford
Seattle
California
Navy
Washington Boat Club
Syracuse
Yale
Harvara Iron
Dim
Annapolis
Analostan
B.C
Oakland
Stance
Penn
Boston
Miles
Har
J. Duncan Spaeth
McGraw Gets Credit for Giants Fine Work
New York May to June shows John J. McGraw guiding the Giants from last place to a strong stretch. The team went 19 of 22 on a touring trip, with standout pitching from Fred Anderson, Rube Benton, Poll Perritt, Tesreau, Matty and Stroud. Giants remain atop the league with a brisk pace and powerful hitting on the road and at home.
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New York
John J. McGraw
New York Giants
Polo Grounds
Giants
Homer
McGraw
Pirates
Cubs
Cardinals
Reds
Braves
Phillies
al Demares
New Yorkers
Hercus
Harlem
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Fred Anderson
Jana
Giants Forced Up to Lofty Position in Standings
The team could do nothing more than push the Giants toward their lofty spot. Today, the Giants sit half a game behind the league lead.
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Giants
Fisher Criticizes Officials After White Sox Loss
Chicago June 5 Ray Fisher publicly accused Ban Johnson of poor umpiring after a disputed sixth inning call by Silk O Loughlin helped the White Sox beat the Yankees 12 to 4. Fisher insisted the ball was trapped for a double play and later faced possible suspension for his outburst.
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Chicago
Silk O'Loughlin
Yaneed
White Sox
Comiskey
Felsch
Schalk
Ray Fisher
Ray
O'Loughlin
Fisher
Sox
Jack Collins
Donovan
Ban Johnson
Ban
Leonard warned over Dundee bout at Madison Square Garden
New York June 5 The State Athletic Commission warned Benny Leonard that failing to proceed with his advertised lightweight bout with Johnny Dundee next Wednesday at Madison Square Garden would bring a six month suspension. The issue followed a prior cancellation by Leonard's manager Billy Gibson who staged a separate match with Freddie Welsh at Washington Park for June 14 without authorization.
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New York
Benny Leonard
State Athletic Commission
Johnny Dundee
Madison Square Garden
Fred A. Wenck
Leonard
Billy Gibson
Freddie Welsh
Washington Park
James J. Johnston
Deininger Still Tops Local Hitters In Bridgeport
Bridgeport standings show Otto Deininger leading local hitters with a .310 average. George Moshier adds a .213 mark as Ball and Hoffman pace for extra base hits, while Ball swipes 13 bases to lead in steals. The note lists multiple players with varying averages and key stats through recent games.
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Otto Deininger
Bridgeport
George Moshier
Ball
Qdeli
Hoffman
AR Ho
Deininger
Pwoalelt
Reiger
SGA
Joe Sena
Odell Cote
Moshier
Curry
Smith
Whalen
Dye
Werre Pee A
Martin Ake Ontee le
Manafer Ball
Danny Hoffman
Hall
Foe
Walsh
Odell
Crook
Only Error of Pastime Is Fatal to Local Hopes
The article reviews a Sunday Newfield Park baseball game where New London defeated Bridgeport 6 to 5. Key events include an eighth inning error by Al Odell allowing two runners to score, Moshier's two hits and three RBIs, and pitching struggles as Pat Martin and Garry Fortune were hit hard.
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Wagner
Gene McCann
Suns
Kuppenheimer
Newfield Park
McCann
New London
Our Boys
Bridgeport
Meann
al Odell
George Moshier
London
Dye
Johnny Reiger
Planters
Moshier
Pat Martin
Garry Fortune
National League Yesterday and Today Baseball Schedule
No games were played in the National League yesterday as all teams rested in the East. Today Cincinnati visits New York, Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn, Chicago faces Boston, and St. Louis meets Philadelphia.
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Cincinnati
New York
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chicago
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Eacks
Boston Cincinnati
Chicago Aas
St Louis
American League Results From The Weekend Card
In Major League action Chicago defeated New York 12 to 4 while St Louis beat Philadelphia 4 to 3 Detroit edged Washington 4 to 3 and Boston fell to Cleveland 2 to ? Specific team scores show lively AL results with four games noted and one incomplete line for Cleveland.
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Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Boston
American Association Baseball Games Across Midwest Cities
Reports from Indianapolis Milwaukee Kansas City and St. Paul show game results with RHE scores and battery lines. Teams include St. Paul Kansas City and Minneapolis, with schedules listing matches in New York Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Cleveland Detroit.
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Sweeney
Indianapolis
RHE
Columbus
Curtis
Deis
Murphy
Carter
Gossett
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Satele
Siapnicka and
Mayer
Cashion
Owens
Kansas City
R.H. E. St
R.c
P.c
Louisville
Wanena
Cleveland
New York
Columbus Sea
Washington
Boston
Chicago
St. Louis
Philadelphi
Passing Show Broken Finger Slows Cottor Pitching Return
The veteran backstop Dick Carter, who played for the Cubs and Phillies, broke a finger catching on Memorial Day and will be ready to work in about a week. Hartford plays here tomorrow and new pitchers may arrive this week with names kept until arrival. Umpire Stafford drew criticism for a late-forfeit ruling in Worcester. In Hartford standings, M Shannon leads at .368 with Weiser close behind. Egan hits .500 in six Springfield games. Fans supported Bridgeport despite two wins last week, while Cleveland aims to surge in the American League. Pirates beat Stamford 7 to 4 as Champion pitched. rivalries loom with Pieper at Lynn.
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Dick Cotter
Dick Carter
Cubs
Phillies
Howie Baker
Hartford
Worcester
Stafford
Lowell
M. Shannon
New Haven
Bid Weiser
New London
Pat Maloney
Jack Egan
Springfield
Games Today Set Across Three Cities
Hartford faces Bridgeport while New Haven plays Springfield. Portland meets Lowell and New London battles Lynn. Lawrence travels to Worcester for midweek hockey card.
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Hartford
Bridgeport
New Haven
Springfield
Portland
Lowell
New London
Lynn
Lawrence
Worcester
Southern Association At Nashville and Memphis Scores
Nashville and Memphis games report incomplete box details with battery pairings Wells Street Walker Higgins and Kere Ruel Perry Neiderkorn. Other games and full scores are not readable in the fragment.
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Nashvile
Nashville
New Orleans
Wells
Street
Walker
Higgins
Memphis
Atlanta
Kere
Ruel
Perry
Neiderkorn
No Games in Shop Leagues Saturday
Wet playing fields caused no games in the Industrial and Factory leagues on Saturday. Several new players will appear in contests next Saturday, drawing much local interest.
Season for Band Concerts Opens at Two Local Parks
Bridgeport residents and visitors packed Seaside park and Old Mill green yesterday for the season’s first band concerts. A Wood avenue park show is planned Wednesday, with Seaside and Beardsley parks hosting next Sunday. Cars explored Gill park and crowds filled the sea-wall and grove walks on a sunny day.
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Seaside Park
Old Mill Green
Bridgeport
Sesson
Wood Avenue Park
Seaside
Beardsley Parks
Gill Park
Grove
Interstate Commerce Commission investigates railroad property values
Representatives of the Interstate Commerce Commission are in Bridgeport to estimate the physical values of railroads. They will appraise the value of all equipment with railroad engineers, staying one to two weeks in the Whit ing street yards.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
United States
Bridgeport
Whiting Street
Bridgeport Salesmen Return From New England Convention
The Bridgewart delegation of the United Commercial Travelers of America returned to Bridgeport from Holyoke after attending the Holyoke convention in Springfield. The party traveled in 49 automobiles and swelled the local delegation. Thomas K. Adams of Bridgeport acted as drum major. Coney Island drew the season’s largest crowd, with about 100000 attendees due to warm weather.
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Bridgewart
New England
United Commercial Travelers of America
Holyoke
Mass
Springfield
Thomas K. Adams
Bridgeport
Harvard and Yale Oarsmen Reach Thames
New London June 6 Yale's rowing squad settled in the rowing cavern at Gales Ferry after arriving from New Haven yesterday afternoon. The first varsity crew was the first to reach quarters after a trip on Mrs. KE. H. Hwaerl Ws atenii Yacht Sulina. Harvard's shells arrived from Cambridge at dawn and were sent to Red Top later for training, with Charley Hert in charge.
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New London
Yale
Gales Ferry
New Haven
Varsity
KE. H. Hwaerl
Sulina
Lone Tx
C. L. Fi Roliteen
Harvard
New Beyidon
Cambridge
Charley Hert
Veterin
Rigerr
Red Top
Nelson Birthday Celebration in Denmark Fails to Hide Past Turbulence
The article notes Denmark marks a birthday celebration for Bat Nelson amid debate over its meaning and hints at his storied career from early circus bout to boxing superstardom. It recounts his Copenhagen birth, long ring career, and a publicized divorce from Fay King, reflecting a life in the public eye.
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Denmark
Oscar
Matthew Nelson
Nelson
Copenhagen
Juno
Hla
Wallace
Bat
Elehioen
Elson
Fay King
Pr Ty
Denver
Iol
Nam
Great California Boxing Anniversary Recounts Corbett Choynski Fight
The twenty seventh anniversary recalls the Corbett versus Choynski bout near Benicia. The aquatic clash proved brutal with Corbett breaking his left fist yet fighting hard. Choynski was cut and forced to retire after multiple rounds as officials intervened.
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California
Corbett
Joe Chayases
Beige
Benicia
Jee
Jin Hen
Bam
Choynski
Anniversaries of Ring Battles Across Boxing Era
A fragmented recitation of early 1900s boxing clashes notes Matty Matthews defeating Foltie Connolly in 25 rounds at Ce Ey Island and mentions other bouts with Eindle, Macey, Rube Ferns, and Tim in various venues. It references trips to England, weight classes, and colorful caricature of Matthews as a flamboyant figure in Broadway’s boxing era.
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Foltie Connolly
Matty Matthews
Ceey Island
Eindle
Macey
Matthews
Matty
Pepns
Tim
Toronto
Coens Brunswick
Brunswick
Jie
England
Dick Burco
Matev
Broadway
Cline
Ee Haberdashers
Oclothink Gealer
Thosy Gaya
Matthews Pwowy
Joe Walcott
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