Hear Quimet Case But Get No Settlement
New York June 19 Francis Ouimet and John J Sullivan Jr Boston golfers once suspended from amateur status had a hearing before the executive committee of the United States Golf Association at Delmonico's. The committee said no decision was reached and a further meeting would be held later to announce the outcome.
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Boston
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Howard Whitney
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Sullivan
Eddie Roush Jumps To Third In Batting Standings
New York report notes Eddie Roush of the Reds collected two hits in four at bats to rise from sixth to third in the major league batting list. The article lists the leading batters with averages, hits, and games, highlighting Roush among the top five.
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REDS
New York
George Burns
Billee
G. H. Ay
Cobo
Brown to meet Kunz in title bout at Arena next Monday
New Haven June 19. Brown the sensational New Haven lightweight travels to headline at the Arena next Monday night in a 12 round bout with Battling Kunz of South Norwalk. Brown seeks the state lightweight title he lost to Kunz while breaking his right arm. Both fighters tipped the scales at 138 pounds at 2 PM and began tapering for the week of hard prep. Also on the card is Jackie Sullivan of Waterbury vs Bogash of Bridgeport in a 10 round matchup at 145 pounds scheduled for 3 PM.
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Serson
Kunz
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Young Rector Slams Burns in Ten Rounds at Yorkville
Two Jersey boxers shone at Yorkville Sporting Club. Young Rector defeated Frankie Burns of California in ten rounds. His partner Mike Graut beat Rector in a whirlwind bout, earning a decided advantage after cutting Burns’ eyes.
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Frankie Burns
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Gowdy of Braves First Player to Respond to Call of Country
David J. Davies notes Gowdy of the Boston Braves became the first major leaguer among his peers to enlist for national service. The tall blond catcher, a Braves cornerstone, is praised for Americanism and leadership, with a $6000 salary while serving as a private in the National Guard.
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Hank
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McGraws Suspension Triggers National League Dispute
New York June 19 John J McGraws punch of umpire Bill Byron in Cincinnati sparks a major row in the National League. Harry Hempstead protests president Tener over McGraws fine and suspension to June 24 signaling a planned showdown over umpire authority and temperamental fitness. McGraws new five year Giants contract feeds the controversy as Hempstead notes McGraw is practically one of the owners of the club.
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John J. McGraw
Bill Byron
Cincinnati
National League
Harry H. Hempstead
National League Baseball Club
John K. Tener
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Hempstead
Tener
Governor Tener
Byron
Giants
Dallas
Tex
Harry Hempstead
Carpentier May Land In Country Within Week
New York June 19 reports say Georges Carpentier, famed French boxing hero and war aviator, may arrive in the United States within a week. He could appear in exhibitions to aid French and American war efforts, possibly teaching or boxing, but no prize fights are planned. If he comes, Americans will welcome him and support the war funds.
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New York
Georges Carpentier
America
Carpentier
France
Judges to pass on Bonhag's walking style at Travers Island
George V Bonhag of New York A C, holder of a 6 28 3 5 mile walking record, will race next Saturday at Travers Island under the scrutiny of three neutral judges Sam Austin Johnny Norton and Billy Purdy all seasoned officials. The event tests his technique rather than record potential. A separate Utica meeting aimed to spur New York farmers to raise a million bushels of wheat for 1916 harvest.
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Travers Island
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Johnny Norton
Billy Purdy
Utica
New York State
Eddie Cicotte of White Sox Star of Season
Eddie Cicotte, White Sox star pitcher, turns 32 as a horseshoe of flowers is presented in his honor. Born in Detroit, he rose through semipro clubs to the Detroit Tigers, Augusta Sally, Indianapolis, Lincoln, Des Moines, then Boston Red Sox before being traded to Chicago in 1912 where his pitching and fielding improved and he became one of the AL's top paid mound artists.
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Hoosiers
Lincoln
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Des Moines
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Chicago White Sox
Les Money
Boston
Leonard Stops Nelson In Third Round At Harlem
New York June 19 Johnny Nelson of Philadelphia faced Benny Leonard in a world lightweight title defense at Harlem A C. Leonard dominated from the second round and a referee stoppage in the third saved Nelson after five knockdowns. Nelson weighed 141 pounds to Leonard's lighter frame, yet Leonard outboxed the challenger in a one sided victory.
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Philadelphia
Benny Leonard
Quakertown
Leonard
Harlem
A. C
Nelson
Billy
Kid) McPartland
McPartland
Phillphian
Byron’s record day as umpire ejects six players
Umpire Lord Bill Byron of the National League set a new mark by ejecting six players in a single game between the Giants and Reds in Cincinnati. The scene resembled a funeral procession as players left the field after his brisk, jeery mood drew jeers from fans.
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Reds
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Byron
Fishers Clever Pitching Falls Short as Yankees Lose 0-1
New York fans watched a pitchers battle at the Polo Grounds as Robert Groom of Belleville shut out the Yankees 1 to 0. Ray Fisher lasted one hour thirty eight minutes in a tight game with six Yankee hits, three stranded runners, and a costly double play ending the scoring threat. Maisell and Baker each had two hits while Walters and Fisher also contributed. The Yankees struck out six, failing to mount a sustained rally against Groom.
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Gibson City
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Belleville
Robert
Washington
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Ray Fisher
Walter Pater
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Baker
Walters
Fisher
Lake Torpedo and Crane Co Enter Big Shop Meet
Two more factories pledged to join the Inter-Factory track meet set for July 21 in this city. A committee secured assurances from Lake Torpedo Co and Crane Co that teams would be entered, bringing total teams to ten. Locomobile Co. is also likely to participate amid strong factory enthusiasm.
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Locomobile Co
McGraw Honored In His Old Home Town Celebration
In Wellsville New York on June 19 fans celebrated McGraw Day honoring Giants manager John McGraw. He received numerous calls and greetings from friends and local supporters marking the event and his baseball leadership.
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Wellsville
N. Y
Giants
Springfield claims Brackett title from Bridgeport club
Springfield contests the signing of Hank Brackett by Bridgeport after a prior release. The Springfield Union notes a remark to Bridgeport's O’Hara about Brackett’s notice and a disputed offer. Brackett reportedly accepted Bridgeport terms, then joined Springfield, creating a contract dispute headed to National Board Secretary Farrell.
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Hank Brackett
Bridgeport
Krichell
Farrell
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O’hara
Brackett
O'Hara
Green Sox
Rettig in Springfield faces fine and suspension
Otto Rettig, a clever young pitcher, was jumped by the Springfield club and fined $100 with a suspension that may not be collectible. He had conflicts with Green Sox, missing trains and Sunday dates, and reportedly agreed to two games weekly for O Haras club if allowed Sundays.
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Red Waller
Jim O’rourke
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Lynn
Paterson Silk Sox
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New York
Boston
Giants rout picked team in 13 to 3 win at Wellsville
In 1892 the Wellsville Tanners era begins as the Giants defeat a selected squad that included Red Murray and Wid Conroy, a former Yankee, by 13 runs. McGraw started his pro baseball career that year.
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Giants
National League upholds McGraw suspension for 16 days
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw loses appeal as National League owners confirm a $500 fine and 16 day suspension for his conduct toward umpire Byron in Cincinnati on June 8. Directors deem Tener justified and plan to review McGraw interviews. three games a day only allowed for decisive championship cases.
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John J. McGraw
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Harry Hempstead
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McGraw
President Tener
Garry Hermann
Barney Dreyfus
W. F. Baker
Chas. H. Weeghman
Charles H
Yale Naval Unit Receives Wilson Marshall Yacht Loan
Wilson Marshall of this city lends his forty-footer Ansantawae to the Yale Naval Training Unit for the summer. Yale undergraduates will operate the 114 foot scout cruiser under Professor Abbott with Mr Marshall’s son aboard. The two month West Indies voyage from July aims to train youths for naval or merchant service commissions. Marshall formerly owned the three masted Atlantic and won the Kaiser's Cup in a world schooner race.
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Yale Naval Training Unit
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Ball and Torphy of New Haven on the Injured List
New Haven reports Infielders Ball and Torphy will miss several days. Ball remains home in Bridgeport using crutches after a Worcester accident and may not resume second base for a week or more. Torphy, with stomach trouble, has gone to Fall River to rest and will be away several days. Manager Murphy plans to shift Martin to short and play second.
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Tener to Quit His Job When Team Expires
New York June 19 President John K Tener of the National League said after a Board of Directors meeting he would not seek re election in December though no formal retirement announcement was made He noted his service began while he was Pennsylvania governor in 1913 and that Secretary Treasurer John Heydler handled active duties during his term expiration looms in December
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John K. Tener
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Pennsylvania
Tener
John Heydler
Baseball scores recap for American League games
St. Louis edged New York 1 to 0 while Boston defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in the first game and then won 8 to 7 in the second. Detroit shutout Washington 7 to 0. Philadelphia and Cleveland played earlier. Detroit heads to Washington for today’s scheduled game.
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National League Results From Yesterday’s Games
Chicago beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 while Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 6 to 4. The New York, Brooklyn and Philadelphia matchups also featured, with Chicago visiting Cincinnati and Pittsburgh at St Louis.
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Cincinnati
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Eastern League Yesterday's Results
Lawrence defeated Hartford 5 to 2 while New London topped Portland 3 to 0 New Haven won 4 to 3 against Springfield in 15 innings Hartford faces Bridgeport Worcester plays Portland New Haven visits New London and Lawrence goes to Springfield
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Today’s anniversaries mark historic June events and battles
On June 19 in 1619 the Virginia Assembly met at Jamestown with 11 corporations sending reps. In 1720 John Mathews, 18, was executed in Thurn for printing a political work while an apprentice. In 1754 delegates from several colonies met at Albany proposing a union for defense. The Battle of Blenheim occurred in 1800 and contracts for 10 steel merchant ships and 24 wooden hulls were announced by Major General Goethals of the Emergency Fleet Corp.
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Blenheim
General Goethals
Emercenayr Fleet Corporation
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