Rowland Voices Hope Chicago Will Win Flag
New York report quotes Clarence Rowland optimistic about the Chicago White Sox leading the American League after weekend wins. He cites strong pitching needs and praises team spirit, while noting tough competition remains from Boston, Cleveland, and others in a hard-fought season.
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Thorpe’s Growth Seen After Joining Reds
New York reports Jim Thorpe has become a finished ball player with first class fielding and improved hitting since moving to the Reds. If true, fans will be pleased, while John McGraw of the Giants is noted for aiding players he releases, not hindering their progress.
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Recruit Pitcher Defeats Brooklyn in Tedhs Meet
A two run Brooklyn victory over the Robins, 3 to 2, marked a tense meet with Eler limiting the Navy Henel league champions to a tight pitching performance. Olson collected three hits, Cheney and Eller contributed for Brooklyn, and late rallies fizzled as errors spoiled the comeback attempt.
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Willard Gains Control Of Buffalo Bill Wild West Show
New York June 12 heavyweight boxing champion Jess Willard has bought Edward Arlington’s Buffalo Bill Wild West Show for 195000. The sale includes two train cars 200 horses and all equipment. Roy Archer handles the transfer with Melvill B Raymond assisting as Willard begins operating the show.
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Finnish Stars Accused In Marathon Finish Fix
New York June 12 The AAU registration committee will investigate claims that Hannes Kolehmainen and Willie Kyronen fixed the Evening Mail Marathon finish a year ago. Kyronen will attend. Kolehmainen will not. Officials from Kalens A C. and a newspaper writer are to testify as part of the inquiry. The dispute arose after a dead heat with Kyronen awarded the prize.
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Southern Association At Nashville REE Atlanta Tennessee
Batteries and seed company notes scattered racing and schedule items across cities including Nashville Atlanta Chattanooga Birmingham and Mobile with names such as Ful(len)dwider Perkins Ellis Knowlson Peters Comstock Haworth Merritt and flowery seed supplier John Recek & Son referenced amid an abbreviated local notices listing event attendance and weather impact.
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Captain Flanagan Calls for Continues Sports Amid War
Captain Tom Flanagan of the Canadian Army urges uninterrupted athletics despite conflict. The famed sportsman, just back from France, organized an athletic meet and criticizes highly paid fighters, insisting fighting qualities shine in ring, track, diamond, and other fields, with sports kept up at all costs.
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Charley Dooin Birthday Held by Phillies Veteran Player
Charley Dooin, longtime Phillies catcher and former manager, turns 36 today as the club plans a small celebration. Dooin began playing at 18 in Norwood Ohio, logged time with St Joseph and Chicago White Sox, and joined Philadelphia in 1902, later guiding the team and still capable behind the plate. The King of Bulgaria is visiting Munich to discuss a marriage between Crown Prince Boria and Ludwig’s youngest daughter.
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Giants Beat Cubs in Chicago by 8 to 2 Margin
New York Giants rout Chicago Cubs 8 to 2 as Phil Douglas struggles and errors plague the Cubs. Rube Benton quiets the crowd, while Merkle, Kauff and Fletcher power the visitors with timely hits and long drives. Cubs misplay numerous balls in a one sided afternoon.
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Giant magnate asks punishment for umpire Byron
New York June 12 A Giants magnate, Hempstead, demands punishment for umpire Byron after a Cincinnati bout last Friday. He also questions why Byron Quigley ODay and Klem were assigned to Chicago series while others faced fewer calls. McGraw sent Tener a detailed statement with affidavits, but no action has been taken.
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Yankees Present Five Baseball Equipments to Regiment of Engineers
New York June 12 The New York American league club has presented the First Reserve New York Engineer Regiment a complete outfit of baseball paraphernalia. The 1150 strong regiment will be sent to France soon and the men, eager to organize regimental and inter company games behind the trenches, requested the gear. The event accompanies a patriotic band concert by the Yankees and ends with a championship game against the Browns next Sunday. The regiment will parade coming over from Fort Totten.
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Waite Hoyt Sent Back to Giants by Memphis Management
Waite Hoyt, a promising Brooklyn youngster who joined the Giants at 16, has been returned to McGraw by Memphis in the Southern Association amid team upheaval after Donlin’s resignation. Hoyt’s supporters expect a big career. the Southern Association features many veteran major leaguers despite this setback. Hoyt played with Hartford and Lynn last season.
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Krichell Denies Local Team Is Over H4 Player Limit
Bridgeport manager Paul Krichell denies Hartford reports he is carrying more than 14 men. He cites injuries and notes Brackett released, House sidelined with eye injury, and his own hand injury. With House returning, another pitcher will be dropped to stay at 14. Portland faces Bridgeport in a single game pending weather.
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Benny Leonard Prepares to Enlist in World War I
New York reports Benny Leonard intends to join the colors and delay ring engagements until his branch is chosen. He favors aviation but his mother opposes it. Leonard visited Washington to decide where he can best help the country and may return today. Promoters in Lorain, Cleveland, Canton and Philadelphia have bid for bouts and theater work totaling over fifty thousand dollars, but he will not sign until military duty is clear. He plans a 10 round match with Johnny Nelson at Harlem Sporting Club next Monday and recently boxed a private exhibition in Washington. He vows to box only if it does not interfere with Uncle Sam's war effort.
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National League results and today’s schedule
Yesterday’s NL matches featured New York 8 Chicago 2, Cincinnati 3 Brooklyn 2, St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4 in 15 innings, and Boston 2 Pittsburgh. Today’s games: New York in Chicago, Brooklyn in Cincinnati, Boston in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia in St. Louis.
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FULTZON STAND IN $900000 SUIT BROUGHT BY FEDS
Philadelphia June 12 The $900000 suit of the Baltimore Federal League club against organized baseball grows from the 1915 peace agreement. The case claims the agreement violated antitrust laws and harmed the Federal League, seeking treble damages. Goldman testified the league signed players under major contracts while disregarding reserve clauses. The defense argued baseball is not a commercial business and outside antitrust reach. The trial opened amid preparations for a bitter fight with witnesses including David L. Fultz.
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Baseball Today Postponements Due to Wet Grounds
In the American League several games were postponed by rain or wet fields. Washington against Cleveland and New York versus Chicago were called off, as were Boston at St. Louis and Philadelphia at Detroit. Today’s schedule features Chicago in New York, St. Louis in Boston, Detroit in Philadelphia, and Cleveland in Washington.
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Joe Shannon and Neal Ball Hit .300 for Marlins
New Haven reports Joe Shannon the sorrel topped center fielder leads with a .355 average over 23 games. Neal Ball joins Shannon and Woodward as .300 hitters, Ball at .329, as Manager Murphy praises Shannon’s bat and fielding while Woodward maintains a .400 mark in limited games.
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Cutting salaries of Pacific Coast players
San Francisco report states that San Francisco and Pacific Coast baseball clubs will implement a general salary reduction starting June 15 due to light business. Managers cited wartime conditions and diminishing profits as the rationale for cuts across the teams.
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Rain Delays Eastern League Games Across Region
All Eastern League games postponed due to rain. Lawrence visits New Haven, Springfield plays Hartford, Worcester at New London, and Portland has two games against Bridgeport.
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Rome Cabinet Split By Mission Crisis in Italian government
Rome reports a cabinet crisis days before Parliament reconvenes on June 14 as Baron Sonnino blocks appointments to the Italian mission, threatening resignation and delaying the mission selection. A new Albanian protectorate proclamation adds further strain, with hopes for cabinet agreement ahead of the June reopening.
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Usury Defense Rejected by Judge Curtis in Cushman Case
Judge Curtis of the superior court ruled that a corporation cannot plead usury as a defense. The Hudson Trust Co of New York sued Nancy L Cushman of Greenwich after a note for $2400 from a New York corporation was assigned to her and remained unpaid. The court sustained a dent rer filed by the Trust Co. the suit proceeded after usury was alleged.
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