Borrow Winner In Brooklyn Handicap at Queens Counts Club
New York June 26 Borrow beat Reevet by six short heads in the 29th Brooklyn Handicap at the Queens Counts jockey club. Regret set a mile pace in 1.36 2 5 equaling the American record for the distance as Borrow chased and won by four lengths. Olaf Rosebud finished third in a scene of wild cheering amid a record crowd.
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Pirates face Callahan out, Wagner urged as next skipper
Pittsburg sports writers push for Honus Wagner to replace Jimmy Callahan as Pirates manager. The Leader and Chronicle-Telegraph condemn Callahan, saying players lack confidence and would perform better under Wagner’s guidance.
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Levinsky Opens Gym Tonight on Newfield Avenue
Battling Levinsky opens his gym at 571 Newfield Avenue in the East End with modern apparatus and a full course of instruction for businessmen. The opening program features boxing bouts wrestling matches bag punching exhibitions and other events for guests.
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Ted Lewis Gains Welter Title Over Britton in Ohio bout
In Darton Ohio last night Ted Lewis won the welterweight crown by decision over Britton after twenty rounds. Britton had a late knockdown but Lewis led the earlier portion. Referee Lou Bauman of Cincinnati officiated.
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Washington seeks Napoleon Lajoie purchase from Clank Griffith
Washington manager Clark Griffith is reported to be negotiating to obtain the release by purchase of Napoleon Lajoie, then second baseman for the local International league club, as the Washington American League club pursues him.
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Bridgeport Keeps Bracket in Eastern League Dispute
President Dan ONeil of the Eastern league says no wrongdoing by Bridgeport in the Brackett case after meetings in Hartford with Krichell and Brackett. Springfield owner Carey vows appeal to Secretary Farrell. Brackett’s status and releases stir a tense race involving the Green Sox and other clubs plus lingering roster shifts across the circuit.
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Rixey Tops Giants to Put Phillies in First Again
Philadelphia wins 6 to 2 over New York as Eppa Jeptha Rixey twirls a one loss gem. He allows two hits off his left arm with one walk, while Phillies hitters back him with seven hits including Luderus, Killifer and Cravath driving in runs. Burns of the Giants shines with a great running grab.
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Yankees gain on leaders by two victories in day
New York June 26 The Yankees swept both games at the Polo Grounds winning 1 0 over the Athletics and 7 5 in game two. George Mogridge beat Bill Seibold in a tight 1 0 opener. Peckinpaugh and Pipp provided the decisive blows in the seventh. Wallie Schang homered in the second as Urban Shocker pitched through eighth inning fatigue. Rube Schauer debuted for Philadelphia with mixed results.
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Rube Benton of Giants Expected to Be Big Winner
Rube Benton, known as J R Benton of the New York Giants, celebrates his 27th birthday tomorrow. Born June 27, 1830 in Clinton North Carolina he started with a Lakeland semi pro club and rose through Macon Cincinnati Reds and Chattanooga to join the Giants where his pitching strength and fan appeal have grown each season.
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National League scores and today’s schedule
Philadelphia defeats New York 2 to 0 while Brooklyn tops Boston 3 to 2 and 4 to 2. Today’s games feature New York in Philadelphia, Boston in Brooklyn, Chicago in St Louis, and Cincinnati in Pittsburgh with two games listed for some matchups.
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Yankees Top Phillies 7 5 in Baseball Doubleheader
Yesterday results list the New York team sweeping the Phillies 7 to 5 after a 1 to 0 opener. Washington shut out Boston 4 to 0, then lost 4 to 3 in the nightcap. Cleveland beat St Louis 9 to 6. Rain delayed Chicago Detroit. Annapolis schools closed as students strike.
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Kunz and Brown Draw In Thrilling New Haven Lightweight Bout
Battling Kunz of South Norwalk and Chic Brown of New Haven fought 12 rounds to a draw in a feature bout at the Arena. The match thrilled fans with fast exchanges, no knockdowns, and a late rally by Brown. referee Fitzgerald upheld the decision of a draw. In the semi final, Louis Bogash beat Jack Sullivan over 10 rounds.
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South Norwalk
Chic Brown
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Kunz
Fitzgerald
Seay
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Louis Bogash
Bridgeport
Jack Sullivan
Waterbury
Willard and Curley Box Office Fight Reaches Court
The Willard Curley Jones Syndicate faces a New York court showdown over management profits after Curley seeks 20 000 in a restraining action as Willard’s earnings surge amid a new era with the Buffalo Bill Wild West Show and vaudeville bookings. Willard’s income is estimated at 3 500 000 a year by Curley, tied to his boxing and show ventures.
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Eastern League Scores and Suit Over Chick Contract
Eastern League results show New Haven 1 Springfield 0 in 13 innings, Lawrence 5 Hartford 4, Portland 1 New London 0, with Worcester at Bridgeport and other matchups listed. Ross A. Gammon of New York sues Watson Manufacturing in Lancaster for 53,385 dollars over a contract to supply 2.7 million two day old chicks.
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American Association Scores From Yesterday’s Kansas City Games
Yesterday in Kansas City the Louisville team defeated R. H. Louisville 59 to 41 with batteries Mann Kocher McQuillan and Berry. Milwaukee Columbus game was played, Toledo St. Paul gap noted, other teams were not scheduled.
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Umpire Byron Ejects Wrong Player In Baseball Mixup
Umpire Bill Byron, in a remembered incident, ordered a player to the clubhouse after mistaking a bench remark for an instruction. Roche, coaching at first base, asked if his name was called, triggering laughter from players and the crowd. Annapolis will graduate 200 middles today.
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Ruth's wallop may cost Red Sox pennant chances
President Ban Johnson suspended Babe Ruth indefinitely for attacking umpire Brick Owen in Boston. Ruth, the Red Sox’s top pitcher, faces a potential 30 day or longer ban, threatening the club’s pennant hopes and prompting concern over lost salaries and World Series shares.
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Red Sox
Brick Owen
Boston
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Charlie Herzog
Cy Rigler
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Joe Wood May Never Pitch Again for Cleveland
The veteran Smoky Joe Wood faces a renewed arm strain that may end his pitching days. Doctors warn against extended mound work, and Wood may refuse salary if his contract is voided by nonplay. Manager Lee Fohl values Wood’s role and may keep him on the payroll despite an inability to pitch.
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Big League Bits Spotlight on Players and Trades
The piece reviews ongoing baseball moves and reputations including A Brief’s retention, McKinney’s desertion for an army chaplain post, Bill Byron’s behavior, the White Sox batting, Peckinpaugh and teammates with the Yankees, Hans Wagner’s value to Pittsburgh, Bert Nicholas’s spring work with the Phillies, and Hughie Jennings praising Carns Roll Jones as a rising star.
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