Militia call nearly halts Yale Harvard race
New York June 20 President Wilson's order to mobilize Connecticut militia threatened to cancel the Yale Harvard regatta at New London and disrupt Yale crew plans. Temporary leave of absence was granted to Yale athletes including four artillerymen on the crew and Roland Vaughn of the baseball team, allowing the season and regatta to proceed with adjustments.
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Fisher Stops Cleveland and Yankees Win
Cleveland fans saw the Indians fall behind as the Yankees won the final game of the series 7 to 6. New York claimed the set two games to one, completing strong road results in St. Louis, Detroit, and Cleveland. Fisher shut down Cleveland after relieving Caldwell, while Covaleski and Stanley faced the Yankees, who started with a decisive first inning.
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Old Hugh Duffy Celebrates Forty Seventh Birthday Today
Old time baseball star Hugh Duffy turns forty seven today. Once a premier outfielder and White Sox manager, he now leads the Portland club of the New Eastern league as president and pilot. He also steered the Maine metropolis team to the New England league title, after a long career in the majors and various leagues.
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Niehoff of Phillies Emerges as Greatly Improved Player
New York reports Bert Niehoff, standout for the Philadelphia team, shows marked improvement this season. He posts a .262 batting average, above his prior marks, and delivers timely hits that spark rallies. His overall form, including fielding and steadier approach, strengthens Pat Moran's lineup.
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Alexander Beats Brooklyn In Big Series For Lead
New York June 20 The Phillies defeated the Dodgers 3 to 2 at Ebbets Field in a pitchers duel. Jeff Pfeffer limited Brooklyn to, while Bill Killifer caught Stengels foul fly to end the game. The win closes the gap to two games in the standings, with Philadelphia leading much of the game.
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Moran and Dillon Records Compared Against Gunboat Smith
New York report compares Moran and Dillon with Gunboat Smith. Moran’s twenty round loss contrasted with Dillon’s ten round points defeat. Smith peaked against Moran, while Dillon faced a diminished opponent. Moran has improved in ring generalship and thinking on his feet, with a strong chin and better combat mentality noted.
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Oldest baseball in existence to be opened as exhibit
A rare relic may headline a baseball museum. The oldest ball, used in the June 20 1862 Kingston Kingston nine game against Newburgh Hudsons, was owned by John Miller of Cornwall on the Hudson before being given to the Smoky City group. The horsehide sphere, valued with $1000 insurance, is preserved as antiquity of the sport. Graduation baskets and bouquets offered by John Reck and Son.
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Les Darcy To Make Trip To This Country
New York dispatch says Les Darcy the Australian middleweight expected to contend for the world title may visit the United States. Darcy reportedly sails soon for America and plans to meet manager Jack Kearns in San Francisco. War service and military duties have hindered prior engagements, with promoters eager for a bout against Mike Gibbons if true.
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Ozanams Take Game From Koncks In Seaside Park
On Sunday afternoon at Seaside park the undefeated Ozanam nine beat the Koncks by 8 to 3. Kie ley pitched a star game with 12 strikeouts while Bowden and Hamilton each had three hits. Rain halted play after the 3rd inning but a large crowd stayed as action resumed. The Ozanams challenge St James and other 17 21 year old city teams. Contact Manager Curran at Ozanam club State street and Park avenue. E H Dillon Co 1105 Main st features large stocks of millinery goods under one roof including Panama Leghorn white hemp braid and white chip hats.
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Champion McCoy to Appear Here in Boxing Card
Middleweight champion Al McCoy headlines a June 26 boxing show in town returning from a long ring layoff. He faces Hugh Ross in a 15 round bout while Young McAuliffe meets Joe Grady in the semi final and K C Moran faces Frank Kenny in the opener as Terry Lee handles matchmaking amid a large local crowd. Five thousand Brooklyn barbers strike for higher pay.
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Pride of
Keating May Be Shipped to Toronto Club
Urban Shock er, the spitball ace of the International League, tops the circuit with seven wins and no defeats. He is Toronto’s pitcher, Yankee property, and can be recalled in 24 hours. Keating’s form falters due to poor run support, prompting talk he may be sent to Toronto while Shocker returns to the Yankees.
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Dillon Moran Bout At Washington Park Promises Packed Arena
Large crowd expected for Jack Dillon versus Frank Moran on June 29 at Washington Park. Training gate free draws thousands, with 5 000 to 10 000 spectators already turnouts. Tickets sold at Madison Square Garden and Washington Park. most seats will be reserved. 2 500 bleacher seats left open. Referee selection pending with possible choices including Roche White Brown Hinkel and Smith.
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Evers Views NL Race Weathering Rumors and Returns
In New York Johnny Evers of the Braves says the National League race barely starts, blaming football weather for slow hitting and noting pitching will shape the pennant due to rain driven doubleheaders. He also says Philadelphia is no stronger than last year while New York Brooklyn Boston and Cincinnati hold strength.
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Lead for Long Hitting by Bridgeport Trio
Pilot Neal Ball and Otto Deininger pace Bridgeport in extra base hits with Ball leading in home runs six triples and two doubles while Deininger adds three triples and four doubles. Ball also tops steals with 18 and seven sacrifices as Moshier Curry Whalen Deininger Baker and others contribute multi hit and stolen base totals.
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Eastern League Yesterday's Results Rain Stoppage
No games were played due to rain in the Eastern League yesterday. Scheduled matchups included Lynn at Bridgeport, Lawrence at New London, Portland at New Haven, Worcester at Lowell, and Springfield at Hartford.
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Southern Association Scores and Postponement Note
The Birmingham game listing shows Batteries Black Ponder and Smith Marshall and Kitchens with RHEL. Atlanta match features Perry Niederkorn Wells Street. Mobile and Memphis list Ledbetter and Merritt Prieste Ruel. New Orleans Little Rock game postponed due to rain.
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Factories Open Entries for Seaside Park Track Meet
The committee for the July 4 Seaside Park track meet visited 100 factories to distribute entry blanks. Factory athletes showed much interest and a large representation is expected. Entry blanks are available at this office or at the MC.
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National League games rain postponements and fixtures
National League schedule notes Brooklyn and Philadelphia game 4 to 0 in Brooklyn at Philadelphia. Cincinnati St Louis and New York Boston double header. Brooklyn Philadelphia second game postponed due to wet grounds. Today Boston in New York Philadelphia in Brooklyn St Louis in Pittsburgh Cincinnati in Chicago.
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American League Games Today In Major Cities
New York visits Boston while Washington travels to Philadelphia and Chicago plays at St Louis. Cleveland heads to Detroit for AL action today with notable matchups in prime markets.
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Western Union to pay half wages for guard duty
The Western Union Telegraph Co issued instructions that employees serving in the National Guard called by the President for duty on the Mexican border will receive half pay while in government service. If government pay plus the half pay exceeds their full salary, they receive the higher total to match full pay. Congress aims to finish the business by August 1. Daniel A. Pooling of Boston chosen to deliver the keynote at the Prohibition national convention in St. Paul. President Wilson opened the Port Armstrong centennial celebration at Moline, Rock Island, and Davenport, Ia.
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