Gibbons Headlines Garden Boxing Return in New York
Mike Gibbons of St Paul headlines the Madison Square Garden boxing card reopening after two months. He faces Jack McCarron of Philadelphia after Tommy Connors canceled. The show includes a ten round semi final and other bouts, with Leach Cross expected in a featured lightweight clash.
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National League Games Today Feature City Matchups
National League action today includes Chicago at New York, Cincinnati at Brooklyn, St Louis at Boston, and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia. Strong cross-town and intercity clashes highlight the schedule with teams seeking wins on the road.
Baseball Scores And Upcoming Games In The American League
In the American League standings Chicago beat Philadelphia 3 to 5 with Boston 5 over Detroit 4 and St Louis 7 over Washington 5. Today’s games feature New York at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at Detroit and Washington at St Louis.
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Newark Beats Montreal 3 2 in IL action yesterday
International League results recap shows Newark defeating Montreal 3 to 2. Upcoming schedule lists seven games with Jersey City at Toronto and Rochester. Buffalo hosts two games, Springfield plays Bridgeport, New Haven meets New Tendon, Waterbury beat, Hatfield at Holyoke.
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French fliers lead in airship and aviation progress
Washington May 12 The War Department makes public a summary of aviation advances since 1908. Although Americans invented the aeroplane, most progress has benefited foreign aviators especially Frenchmen. Records show higher altitudes, faster speeds, longer flights, and passenger-capable performances led by Vedrines Fourdney Busson and others, with six aboard reaching 2,053 feet.
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Niles and Dabney win at Tuxedo doubles tennis tourney
Nathaniel W. Niles and Arthur S. Dabney of Longwood Cricket Club Boston won the round robin lawn tennis doubles at the Tuxedo Racquet and Tennis Club defeating Harold Hackett and Raymond D. Little. William A. Larned and Robert D. Wrenn beat William J. Clothier and Watson Jr. in a tight three set match. Australian players watched as Hackett and Little fell. Niles partnered with H. Rice in an exhibition win as Doust Jones and Hicks observed.
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Milan Not So Good as Cobb on Bases
Sporting News discusses base running, with Detroit official disputing Milan as Cobb’s equal. Milan is fast and stole many bases last year, but Cobb has more doubles and better chances to steal. experts deem Cobb superior on the bases overall.
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Ty _Cobb
George Moriarity
Detroit
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Harvard Princeton Penn Crew Race Postponed On Charles River
Cambridge May 12 Harvard Princeton and University of Pennsylvania varsity crews prepared to row a seven-eighths mile race on the Charles river basin postponed from last Saturday by weather. A strong breeze ruffled the water but was expected to subside by 4 p.m. Race officials would cancel the event if it cannot be held today.
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Mechanics Beat Bannister in Seventh In Scrappy Bout
In a Sunday Newfield tilt, Blossom Blum led the Springfield Ponies past Sandy Bannister and the Mechanics 6 to 5. Sager returned from injury to start for Springfield. Phillips, Stow, Silzer, Russell and Waite supplied key plays as Bannister faltered late.
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Roxborough
Boss McCann
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Union City
Dick Tuckey
Springfield
Rube Sager
Sandy Bannister
Springfield Brigade
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Safer
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Stow
Silzer
Russell
Waite
Flaherty
Siflzer
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Bridgeport
Freddy Gibbs Arrives as Mechanics Face Strong Club
Freddy Gibbs the pitcher traded to Binghamton for Joe Phillips arrived in town amid a cold spell as Bridgeport fans saw Gibbs resist a Scranton move and aim for a chance with Pittsfield. He impressed in pinches and may win a job when warm weather returns while Blum and Bromo Silver bolster Bridgeport pitching. The Mechanics plan a theatre outing tonight as boxing signs bring Kilbane and Fox to Oakland. Luther McCarty trains for a Calgary bout with Pesky showing early gains.
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Joe Phillips
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Scranton
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McCann
Bridgeport
New Haven
Pittsfield
Luther McCarty
Arthur Pesky
Calgary
Alberta
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Pesky
Tommy Burns
McCarty
Industrial League notes on field management and game results
The article critiques field control by St. Joseph Society directors and Crane No. 2, notes funds from the field for upkeep, and outlines how remaining money is divided between two clubs. It reports game outcomes: Warner Bros. over Crane No. 2, Bridgeport Brass over Crane No. 1, Harvey Hubbells over Locomobile, with brief battery lines and inning scores.
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St. Joseph Society
Crame
Feild
Yost
Joes Beat Brookside in Contested City League Tilt
St Josephs edged Brookside at the Oval in a slow game marked by disputes. Umpire Farrell ruled on a ground rule play that led to protests by Manager Gallagher and Davis of the West Ends was sent out. Ciglar and FitzheNy homered for the Joes as Tillerman won the mound battle amid wind and dust.
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Phillips Leads Our Batters as Bridgeport Hits Strong
Joe Phillips, the Binghamton battler, tops regulars with a .300 average after last week. He and Sandy Bannister each produced two safe hits yesterday, boosting Bridgeport’s offense while McGamwell struggled with hard luck in the field. Bromo Siter and Harvey Russell also show strong hitting, with Wallace Boukes and Bowman contributing as the team maintains solid averages.
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Hickory
pugilistic annals dated bouts recap for 1902 to 1911
A compact record of early boxing results listing Gans’s 1902 knockout of Frank Erie in Fort Erie Ontario, Kaufman defeating Joe Grim in 1908 Oakland, Thompson stopping Pete Sullivan in Ogden 1910, McFarland beating Kilbane in Buffalo 1911, Houck and Britt drawing in Baltimore in 1911, and Campi defeating Roy Moore in San Francisco in 1911.
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Frank Erie
Fort Erie
Ont
al Kaufman
Joe Grim
Oakland
Johnny Thompson
Pete Sullivan
Ogden
Packey McFarland
Tommy Kilbane
Buaffalo
Tommy Houck
Young Britt
Baltimore
Eddie Campi
Roy Moore
San Francisco
Comfort Truss Offers Patented No Understraps Model
A newly patented truss avoids understraps and hip pressure and can be worn in the bath. Comfort Truss Co sells them on a 30 days trial at Office 208 Warner Building Bridgeport with hours 10 to 12 and 6 to 7 p.m. Sundays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Remington Yosts and St Joel Win City League Games
The Remington Yosts beat the Black Rocks 10 to 3 with Speed Finn starring for the Yosts and Rohrback for the Rocks. At St Josephs Oval the Joes defeated the Brooksides 11 to 5 led by Tillerman for the Joes and Greenburg for the Brooksides. City League managers meet tonight at City Hall for important business. scorers are urged to attend.
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Ryan’s Blow Sparks Boston Cleveland Baseball Fight
May 12 report cites Ban Johnson ordering a full statement as Olson and Nunamaker exchanged blows after a play. Olson struck Nunamaker in the face as Ryan from Cleveland punched Nunamaker eyeing a tally. The scuffle ended with both benches mixing in, Olson likely facing suspension, Lafoie possibly reprimanded. Probate entries note Nettle Cohen administrator for Philip Cohen estate and Jacob Westine administrator for Catherine Westine estate.
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Catherine G. Wetstine
Jacob Wetstine
Mechanic Falls Defeat New Haven 4 to 2 in Cold Clash
New Haven White Wings lost 4 to 2 at Newfield to Mechanica before about 900 fans. Robertaille pitched steadily for New Haven while Darlington shut the door early and timely hitting by Mechanica produced the runs. Pop Foster collected three hits in four visits, and Joe Phillips made a key first inning outfield play.
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New Haven White Wings
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Newfield
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Darlington
Pop Foster
Willow
Joe Phillips
Barr
New Haven
Joe
Yale Crew Gets Oxford Coach Gold For Final Prep
London May 12 Harcourt Gold the Oxford rowing coach will sail on Thursday on the Celtic to coach Yale before its Harvard race. He will not express opinion until he reviews materials all to help Yale win. In New York he will stay with Coach Harriman. he even refused expenses. His wife stays home. Rupert Blyth son of Lord Blyth goes as coxswain.
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Zbyszko Seeks Toe Hold Barred In Coming Wrestle Match
Jack Herman manager of Zbyszko and George Kennedy who handles Cazeaux the Italian champion met this afternoon to settle details of the wresting match between the Pole and the Italian next Monday. A battle over the toe hold looms as Cazeaux has mastered the hold, while Haerman insists on banning it.
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Zbyszko
George Kennedy
Cazeaux
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Haerman
Kennedy
Murphy Discovers Robinson Who Broke 100 Yard Record
Albert Smalley Robinson of Mercersburg Academy, born in South Framingham and now residing in Westboro, Mass, is hailed for breaking the 100 yard record in 9.5 seconds and a 220 yard time around 21 seconds. Mike Murphy, his mentor, recalls spotting him in 1911 and guiding his push to champion status.
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Johnson Has Not Broken Record Yet Inning Streak Updates
Pittsburgh reports that Walter Johnson’s scoreless innings streak is not yet a new record. The history shows Doc White’s fifty-six in 1904 remains the standard, while Johnson has a strong stretch at fifty-two and two thirds but must reach the official mark.
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Meriden to Host Memorial Day Track Meet
Meriden prepares a Memorial Day track meet inviting local and regional runners. The Dublin baseball team plans a large program with six events including sprints and field events, offering gold watches silver medals and loving cups as prizes. Entry blanks available from the sporting editor or manager Joseph Dely, with entries closing May 34, 191%. A Meriden Redwoods game follows as part of the day’s schedule.
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Bowling Two Man League Trials Close in Cluj Arcade Standings
In the Cluj leagues at the Arcade Elisys postponed games loom over prize money. Coles and Harper lead with a 74 percent score, while Peterson and Robson can clinch second with two points. The heat centers on Ayrault Perkins Musante Molinelli Kerr Dewry and Weber Fuegerlin as eighth place Arric and O'Connor hold strong. Remaining matches include Ryp9 O'Connor versus Leveen Hutchings Weber Fitegerald Kerrandes Musante Molinelli and more. Current standings exclude Friday games.
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