Locals fall 7 to 1 as Bridgeport routs on opening day
Wobbly pitching and weak hitting doomed the locals in Lowell Mass on May 11 Bridgeport opened its road trip with a 7 to 1 victory Marty Rich struggled on the mound for Lowell while Tex Foobman held the visitors at bay The Bridgeport defense showed some spark Jake Boukes at short and Crogk behind the bar arm produced a fine showing Munn homered scoring two as Gearin relieved to stop the rally The y play resumes today with another game in town
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Gearin
Om Gaudette
Sam Langford at 36 is flat broke and fighting on
The Worcester Post notes Sam Langford, 36, once considered the world’s greatest fighter, is reportedly broke with $15,000 earned and separated from his wife. Manager Jon Woodman cites a sparse assets sheet and plans for Langford to seek earnings in the boxing ring again.
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Cobb Tyrus Cobb Plays Amid Loose limns in Cleveland Loss
Cobb shows bone plays and miscues as fans doubt his value. late ninth tied, O Nellon and Graney bat with a hit line drive that caromed into the crowd, a dangerous play nearly scoring the winning run before a split crowd. Flowers for Mother's Day advertised by Beck & Soon.
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O'Donnell Sets Coast Driving Mark In Sheepshead Race Entry
Dusenberg driver Ed O'Donnell dominates Pacific coast spring racing with four wins in five starts. He went distance on Ascot Park without a stop in his first race, edged Bob Burman in a fifty mile event, won the Corona Classic after a fatal crash, then claimed the Ascot Park Derby and a Fresno 200 mile finish during Raisin Day.
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To Decide Ouimet's Amateur Standing At Golf Meeting
Boston May 11 The United States Golf Association notified the Woodland Golf Club of a hearing in New York tomorrow night on the cases of Francis Ouimet Paul Tewksbury and A H Sullivan Jr who have been declared ineligible to compete as amateurs The executive committee of the association and Woodland Club officers will attend The club has held meetings recently but not concluded decisions
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Aleat
Brooklawn Opens Golf Year With Local Matches And Cups
Brooklawn will open the golf season with a Saturday match against New Haven Country Club at the local links. The ladies season begins May 20 with a mixed foursome. Memoriam Day features medal play open to all classes with cups for top scores. Brooklawn competes in the state championship at Greenwich June 28 to July 1, with July events including the Governor's Cup and the club championship finale.
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Huggins Lesson On Customs At A Wedding
A Sporting News excerpt recounts Miller Huggins advising a recruit on everyday customs from table manners to wedding attire. He explains peas eaten with a fork or spoon, collars as a custom, and bridesmaids wearing white. The piece notes American Express declaring a quarterly dividend of $1.50 per share and mentions George B. Cox, a Republican leader in Cincinnati, being ill.
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O Rourke raises bid for Moran Dillon bout to 25000
New York May 11 Tom O Rourke lifted his offer for Frank Moran against Jack Dillon from 20000 to 25000 and plans a July 1 or 3 bout in an open Brooklyn park. He expects Moran to sign, with Dillon to receive 10000 for a one fight appearance. o rourke meets Ike Dorgan tonight to clinch terms.
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Keating and Yankees falter as White Sox win at Polo Grounds
May 11 at New York's Polo Grounds the White Sox edged the Yankees 5 to 2. Keating pitched well but Yankee fielding and misplays, including two errors by Alexander, let Chicago capitalize on Russell and Weaver's strong defense and timely hits.
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Yale Fallen to Dartmouth in 3-0 Pitching Duel
New Haven, Conn May 11 Dartmouth triumphed 3 0 behind Williams quiet control allowing Yale only two safe hits. Erskine and Thelischer support from the Hanover staff and flawless Yale fielding aside from one error by Paine defined the game. Holden was tagged on Williams quick throw as Yale went out in seven innings.
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Harvard Blank Brown in 6–0 Victory at Soldiers Field
Harvard blanked Brown 6 to 0 at Soldiers Field in the annual Cambridge game. Garritt held Brown hitless for five innings while Harvard connected safely off Frank Kealy. Dick Harte slugged two three-baggers as Nash Fripp and Baal contributed timely hits. Brown’s defense faltered with loose fielding and three double plays by Abbott aided Harvard.
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New London Draws Salary Limit Fire At Eastern Meet
Eastern directors say New London likely exceeds the two thousand dollar monthly pay cap as they convene in Boston. debates over McCann policy to place a Class AA club in a Class B circuit, 13 vs 14 player limit, pitching staff balance, and trades involving Wright Byrne and others dominate the agenda.
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Sailor Grande Promises Brutal Fight Against Chip
Dumb Dan Morgan hypes Sailor Grande's strength ahead of a Monday night Casino bout with George Chip, claiming no man can endure Grande's pace. The card also features Kayo Moran versus Roy Milne, Skinner Jillson managing Young Brooks against Young Rocco, and two local four round bouts. Tickets selling quickly at cafes.
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Anniversaries of Ring Battles: Caunt Defeats Ward in 35 Rounds
In 1841 Ben Caunt defeated Nick Ward over 35 rounds near Stratford on Avon, England. Ward, Jem Ward's brother, earned the moniker the yellowest man who ever held the championship after Ward fouled Caunt when Caunt struck him while down. Nick repeatedly fell to his knees amid crowd discontent, and in the 35th round Caunt retained the title as Ward refused to rise.
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Giants Too Much For Pirates At Forbes Field
New York Giants beat Pittsburgh 7 to 1 at Forbes Field. Fred Anderson pitched superbly for the Giants, holding Pirates batters to three singles. Babe Adams and Cooper were chased early as the visitors piled up 13 hits and 23 total bases, Burns leading with three singles and a double.
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Giants Set Palermo Back to International League
May 11 Emila Palme ro's major league future with the Giants appears limited as John McGraw offered the Cuban to the Toronto club of the International League where he previously played in 1914. Negotiations show Rochester and Newark interest, with trade talks ongoing as Palermo's big league readiness remains in question.
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College Games Yesterday Score Summary
Princeton defeated Williama 7 to 1 while Swarthmore beat Penn 4 to 5. Boston University Maine crushed Maine 42 in Lewiston. Holy Cross defeated Trinity 10 to 6 in Worcester. Ursinus topped Lehigh 7 to 5 in South Bethlehem. State College beat Lebanon Valley 5 to 1 in State College. Navy edged Catholic University 2 to 1 in Annapolis.
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Star Players Grow Wary Of Fans Attention And Flattery
Malcolm MacLean notes star athletes tire of adoration while Hank Wagner avoids hotels and crowds. The writer recounts a train ride with Sox Yannigans and Detroit Tigers where Ty Cobb draws a stir in the dining car as onlookers whisper and stare at the famed player.
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