Middlebrook Named Captain of Yale Nine
At a Yale baseball meeting in New York last night Louis of Hartford was elected captain for next year. Middlebrook, a star center fielder for two seasons, wins the honor over John Reilly who failed to match last year’s form. Both are Skull and Bones members. Middlebrook cores the nucleus for a 1914 championship. several key teammates will graduate. He formerly starred for Bridgeport High School.
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New York Boxing Commission
Buckhorn Wins Thrilling Brooklyn Handicap Finish
Buckhorn 9 to 1 outsider defeats Buskin by a nose in the 25th Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct. Rock View and August Belmont entry finish behind. Time 2:08. Race described as dramatic with a neck to a nose margin in the final yards.
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Hanaimu
Fans Add Gear Listings From Baseball Shops
A local fan column lists baseball goods including gloves priced from 25e to 7.00, balls from 5e to 1.00, shoes 2.00 to 6.00, and masks, stockings, chest protectors, score books and related items available.
Bolts Triumph in Brass City Baseball Showdown
Waterbury hosts Bridgeport as the Bolts upset the visitors 2 to 1 in a tight game. Sam McLean held Waterbury to three hits before the Bolts broke through late, with Dick Tuckey and Butch Kerns key at the plate and strong defense from Bowman Boukes and Ens.
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Kelly
Boxing Notes Warn Promoters Over Colored Fights
British and New York officials warn promoters to avoid cross racial title fights as colonial and international tensions color boxing. Johnny Griffith, Akron light weight, shows growing power with recent knockouts and may seek Charley White or Wolgast matchups, with a potential July fourth or August date depending on Saylor’s return.
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Saylor
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New London Buys Pitcher Green From New Britain
The New London club purchased Pitcher Green from New Britain after a conference between Manager McCann and Owner Scinski. The deal price was not announced, and New Britain in return seeks a first baseman. Green, with a storied career in the Eastern Association, had promising beginnings with Holyoke and was briefly with the Yankees before being sent back by manager Chance.
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Schang
Greenamet
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Green
Fifteenth Anniversary of the Shamrock Launch
Sir Thomas Lipton marks fifteen years since Shamrock I was launched and the long pursuit of the America Cup. The piece details Lipton’s challenges from 1899 through 1903, the ships Shamrock I to IV, and Morgan’s backing, with the 1903 Reliance defender built in Bristol and the evolving craft rivalry that shaped the race.
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Constitution
New York Yacht Club
Old Man Grump's Former Conn League Stars
Old Man Grump lists former Conn League stars and their current teams and batting averages, including Lelivelt with Cleveland and Hartford, Dan Murphy and Ira Thomas with Athletics, and others. Also notes a Bridgeport social map plan by Superintendent Gordon to curb tubercular care costs, and a burglary at 1260 Main Street stealing jewelry.
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Charities
Blacklist for Hal Chase Seen by Baseball Moguls
Hal Chase faces indefinite suspension and possible blacklist by the National Commission for leaving a contract with the Yankees to join the Pacific coast outlaws in 1908. Governor Tener Ban Johnson and August Herrmann unlikely to reinstate him after a second offense. President Gilmore had warned against raids on the White Sox.
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August Herrmann
Gilmore
Comiskey
Chicago
Matty Tells Boys Not to Throw Curves
Christy Mathewson the Giants star umpired a youth game at Echo Hills for 550 boys invited by Charles D. Hilles. He urged straight overhand delivery, warned against curve balls, and emphasized control while sharing pitching advice with the youngsters.
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Giants
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New York
Matty
Echo Hills
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Baseball Gossip: Covaleskie Shuts Down Runners in Streak
Covaleskie shows bright pitching form for the Tigers with three straight shutouts after a strong start. Turner leads the American League with 22 sacrifice hits while Hoblitzell tops the National League with 16. A long stretch is needed to change the pace.
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Tigers
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Hoblitzell
Reds and Brooklyns Talk of Stars and Slumps
Wilbert Robinson bears blame for Brooklyns woes while manager Charles Herzog eyes Lear of Princeton and Pendleton as Reds outfield prospects. Hans Wagner ends hitless droughts with a ninth inning single, Eddie Collins climbs over .200 as top AL batters, and Cincinnati boasts Hoblitzell Miller and von Konitz amid strong German talent.
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Reds
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Princeton
Foi -Pendleton
Pendleton
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Doc Miller
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Princeton Defeats Yale in Final Game at Polo Grounds
Princeton won 1 to 0 over Yale at the Polo Grounds in a tight pitching duel and meager hitting. Bill Deyo hurled superbly for Princeton, while Yale’s lone hit came from Home Run. Yale pressed hard but could not reach the deciding run as Princeton claimed the series finale.
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Harvard
Hanes
Devo
Tigers
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Harvard and Yale light up varsity eight race films
Boston reports Friday footage shows Harvard likely won the varsity eight race on the Thames, finishing ahead of Yale amid shaky angles. The moving pictures capture the finish line and suggest Harvard crossed first, despite uncertainties in the recording.
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Mass
Harvard
Uw ‘Thames
Mewener
Yaleeheil
Yale and Penn Crews May Race Next Year
Yale and Penn crews may meet in a race next year with conditions noted on tidal flows. The coach believes Penn will win and Columbia may finish last, amid windy forecasts and staggered tide effects for the varsity contest.
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West Bank
Wizard of the Hudson
Nickalla
Penn
Jim Rice
Columbia
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