Nick Bills and W Orton Named Coaches at Penn
Philadelphia June 24 Vivian Nick Bills of Detroit East club and former English oarsman was elected rowing coach and W Orton distance runner became cast of the track team by the University of Pennsylvania Athletic association board. Orton succeeds Mike Murphy and has prior coaching ties to cross country. Nickall, Oxford graduate, succeeds Willis Ward. contracts run to September. Gus Zeigler, Simon Pauxtis and Searcle Gaston were named assistants to football coach George Brocke.
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Amos Rusie Named Fastest Pitcher In Baseball History
The article contrasts Walter Johnson with former stars and argues Amos Rusie possessed greater speed. It recounts Heinie Peitz praising Rusie after a 1900s game in Louisville, detailing a demonstration where Rusie threw ten fastballs for strikes, striking out three runners.
Johnny Coulon vs French challenger for world bantam title
Johnny Coulon of Chicago holds America’s bantamweight title while facing a French challenger. The bout, promoted by Tom McCarey in Los Angeles, does not determine the world title as Coulon is not the world champion. Historical note contrasts past champions and recent challengers, with summary of prior title defenses and notable defeats.
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Bridgeport Beats Holyoke in Seesaw Doubleheader
Bridgeport split a doubleheader at Holyoke with a 5 3 win in the opener and an 8 3 victory in the nightcap. Key hits included Phillips driving in two runs with a sixth inning double and Noyes clearing the bases with a first inning double. Bridgesport pitchers faced tough work, while Holyoke rallied late in the opener before Bridgeport pulled away. The games featured errors, stolen bases, and steady defense as both teams traded leads.
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Favor Ritchie to Defeat Joe Rivers
San Francisco June 24. Camp activity surrounds champion Willie Ritchie and Mexican Joe Rivers as both weigh-ins reveal lightening weights. Rivers notes he weighs 187 pounds now, three pounds lighter than in the morning, with ten days to shave further. Betting favors Ritchie at 10 to 8, though not many sizable bets have been placed.
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Georges Carpentier
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Baseball Scores and Today’s Matchups
Yesterday results include Philadelphia 13 over Boston 4, St. Louis 3 over Chicago 1, Chicago 4 over St. Louis 3. New York at Washington rain postponed. Today New York at Washington, Boston at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Chicago, Cleveland at Detroit.
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Baseball results from yesterday in the National League
Brooklyn defeated New York 4 to 2 while New York beat Brooklyn 5 to 1. Philadelphia and Boston tied 8 to 8. Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 7 to 6. Chicago played St Louis in a rain-soaked game.
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Games Today Brooklyn Philadelphia Pittsburgh
The schedule lists games today with Brooklyn at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. No scores are provided.
International League results from Baltimore rain
Yesterday's league games saw Newark beat Montreal 3 2 in Baltimore rain. Jersey City defeated Rochester 8 7. Providence triumphed 3 0 over Toronto. Buffalo played two games at Baltimore.
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Corbett Involved in Spat at Polo Grounds
James J. Corbett, former heavyweight champion, was ruffled after leaving a Giants private box at the Polo Grounds yesterday. In the aisle a confrontation occurred with a tall unknown man who accused Corbett of talking about him nationwide. A heated exchange followed as Corbett urged the man to back away.
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Four Public Drinking Fountains Planned From Memorial Fund
Four public drinking fountains are to be established from the Nathaniel Wheeler Memorial surplus. The sites announced are State and Main, Congress and Main, State and Howard, Stratford and Seaview. Fountains will be iron with bronze finish, sanitary, and supplied with ice water. Boy Scout Sale Starts June 10 by Lyford Bros. East Side or West End.
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Easter Association IS RESULTS
Bridgeport leads Holyoke and New Haven in a set of league scores with Holyoke and Bridgeport splitting results. Other matchups show New Haven prevailing over Waterbury while Hartford shuts out New London. Springfield edges Pittsfield in a separate two game series.
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McGraw Seeks Batting Strength At Eighth Spot
Cincinnati June 24 Fred Snodgrass hits over .300 and is kept at eighth by John J McGraw who argues the eighth batter should be a strong hitter to rescue rallies and aid close pinch situations rather than weak hitters who spoil rallies.
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O Rourke Sent to Wilkes-Barre in State Loop Shuffle
Frank O Rourke, the fast infielder formerly sold to Boston last season, has been turned over to Wilkes-Barre of the New York State league. He has been with Buffalo as a utility man but will gain regular work in Wilkes-Barre.
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Runs Made This Week DoTrOIt 20 Ee Wee Te Ee Ee Te Inte
National baseball notes review weekly games across cities with scattered standings and commentary on team strategies. The digest references Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Pittsburgh St Louis and criticizes managers for benching pitchers when their pitching is weak while relying on bad hitting.
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Lipton challenges and boxing notes amid sport lore
Sir Thomas Lipton's efforts to win the America Cup revive debate over advertising versus pure sport. The article recalls Shamrock I III and the Morgan-backed crews, plus boxing notes on Frankie Burns and historic bouts, including Corbett Sharkey clashes and early 1910s titles and defeats.
Acquit Pelkey of Manslaughter in Fight Death
A Calgary jury yesterday acquitted Arthur Pelkey of manslaughter in connection with Luther McCarty’s death after a May 24 fight. The verdict ruled the contest a prize fight and said Pelkey’s blow was not intended to cause fatal results. Pelkey greeted the verdict with jubilation, and friends crowded him with congratulations.
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Four Youngsters for N Y Yankees
Frank Chance signs four promising recruits to reinforce the Yankees including two catchers a pitcher and a second baseman Dan Costello from Mount St Marys College will report today others are Williams a catcher from Galveston to report July 1 Tom Hanley southpaw from Manhattan Bullets added to roster and Jay Rogers catcher from Richmond Virginia league to report before the second western trip.
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Major League Baseball News From Washington and Around Town
Washington players have yet to homer on the home field this season while visitors supply every team with a long ball. Fromme of the Giants looks strong behind McGraw, Reb Russell shines in his first year with the White Sox, and O'Toole’s Pirates field well but lack hitting support. Rabbitt Maranville dazzles with Boston, while Bobby Wallace mans third for St. Louis. Manager Ramsey adds Barry and Bull to Troy lineup. Columbus beats Indianapolis 24 to 19. Mike Kelley vows to sign an entire new Indians outfit. Joe Birmingham pressures enforcement against blocking runners on thrown balls. Cawley of Lowell signs unlikely with the Athletics pending contract. The Cubs have played well at home. the Giants, Phillies, Superbas, and Pirates must improve on the road.
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Lavery Succeeds DeForest As Clerk Of The City Court
Attorney and former alderman Hugh J. Lavery becomes clerk of the city court following the resignation of Robert G. DeForest. Judge Coughlin appointed Lavery after DeForest left, citing the demanding duties of the post. Lavery, a Yale Law School graduate, has served on key city committees and as clerk of the Board of Appraisal of Benefits and Dameses.
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