Yale Defeats Dartmouth Nine in Nervy Win
Yale edged Dartmouth 1 0 in a close game on nervous innings. John Sylvester delivered a crucial infield single scoring the winning run as Yale extended its skid to a fourteenth straight victory. Pitching by Scott Brown and Morey stood out in a tense contest at Station No. 3.
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Polo ponies praised as English and Irish edge in polo trade
A Rosk Club observer notes strong resemblance between Duke of Westminster ponies Quersy Harkaway Pole Star and Kilkenny and historic stock. He says Americans lack English resources and market reach, as England breeds polo ponies for Europe and pony stallions worldwide, giving them advantage in the sport.
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All America track team to be sent to Australia
San Francisco May 16. The Pacific branch of the American Amateur Athletic Union will organize and dispatch an all American track and field team to Australia next winter. Invitations go to Abel Kivist of the New York Irish American Athletic Club, and Pratt Adams of the New York Athletic Club. A sprinter and hurdler and possibly a weight man will be chosen later. The first meet in Australia is set for December 26.
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New York
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Newfields to Play New Rochelle Sunday
The Newfields baseball team will play in New Rochelle next Sunday afternoon. Stratton will probably pitch for the Newfields. They had been scheduled to play in Meriden May 28 but that game was called off due to cold weather.
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Harvard Beats Syracuse in Seven Inning Shutout
Cambridge May 16 Harvard prevailed over Syracuse as Brye pitched a seven inning shutout. Harvard scored in the first on a walk a stolen base and an error with a run on a sacrifice and two hits. Syracuse managed little offense with only one hit and four batters reaching in most innings.
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Therimeon
American tennis team to play Australia chosen
Maurice E. McLoughlin Al Morrie Williams Herold H Hackett and Raymond D B Little named as the American Davis Cup team for the June matches at the West Side Tennis Club New York against Australia. McLoughlin rated No 1 with national titles in singles and doubles. Williams fresh from Harvard and Hackett a top doubles specialist with multiple national titles.
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New York
London
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Bruntingdon Valley Country Club
Pennsylvania
Delayed Squeeze Worked by Naps In 1908 Tricks Recalled
The Cleveland Naps innovate with a delayed squeeze plan developed by Mani Birmingham. He describes four squeezes this season, three with Joe Jackson on third and one with Chapman, plus a revived double steal against Claude Rossman of the Tigers.
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St Marys Juniors to face Sacred Heart Juniors Saturday
The St Marys Juniors plan a game with the Sacred Heart Juniors at the wireless lot near Newfield Park this Saturday at 8 o'clock. Lineup includes O Rourke Dunn Schulthess Cuneo H Hamilton Arnold Shea Copley McGovern, with Babe Schultheis as mascot. Managers Schultheiss and captain O Rourke signs the notice.
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National League Last Night Scores and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday New York defeated Chicago 14 to 11. Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 6 to 3. Pittsburgh 7 Philadelphia 7, St Louis 0 Boston. Today Pittsburgh plays New York.
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Baseball scores from yesterday in the American League
New York and Cleveland battled to a 2 to 2 draw while Detroit defeated Boston 4 to 1. Washington routed St Louis 10 to 5. The Chicago Philadelphia game was postponed due to wet grounds with New York in Chicago, Boston in St Louis, Philadelphia in Cleveland, and Washington in Detroit.
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Providence beats Rochester in International League game
In a 4-3 decision Providence defeats Rochester, with the battle unfolding in Rochester. The win adds a win to Providence’s International League tally as teams in the circuit contest in Buffalo and Toronto later.
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Princeton Tigers Beat Williams College In 8 to 2 Victory
Princeton, N J May 15 The Princeton nine defeated Williams College with an 8 to 2 score in an afternoon game. The Tigers secured their first win over the Mountaineers since 1908 after three straight shutouts by Williams. Pitcher Wood was in fine form, striking out six and allowing no bases on balls, with only one miscue noted in the field.
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Eastern Association matchups listed for Hartford to Bridgeport
The schedule displays games including Hartford at Bridgeport, New Haven at Holyoke, Springfield at New London, and Waterbury at Pittsfield, outlining regional pairings without results.
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Young Ahearn Outpoints Al McCoy in New York Bout
In a ten round fight at St Nicholas A C New York Young Ahearn outpointed Brooklyn lightweight Al McCoy weighing 146 pounds apiece. Ahearn used clever stunts and let McCoy force the action while making him miss most landing attempts. Neither fighter sustained damage by fight’s end.
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Comfort Truss Co Advertises Patented Truss for Comfort
An ad promotes a newly patented truss with no understrapa and no hip pressure that can be worn in the bath. It claims comfort cleanliness and coolness and offers a 30 day trial. Office hours are listed at 208 Warner Building Bridgeport Connecticut with morning and evening slots and Sunday hours.
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Whitewash for Mechanics in New London Game
Bridgeport Mechanics lost to New London 4 to 2 in a Plantation Park game yesterday afternoon. Catterson and Johnson produced key hits, Abercrombie twirled effectively, and a late two-base drive by Ostrich helped New London extend their lead as Bridgeport failed to score consistently through the early innings.
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Won Blue Ribbons But Lost Sweetheart
Corporal J P Heffelfinger, famed rider of the Fifteenth Cavalry, won blue ribbons at a military horse show yet lost his fiancé Miss Emma V Griffen of San Francisco as the wedding was called off. A marriage license returned with the inscription Did not use this as I have a reason. Heffelfinger could not be found at Fort Myer and Griffen relatives denied knowledge of the affair.
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Dave Jack Recovers From Protracted Illness
Dave Jack, a well known ambulance driver at the emergency hospital, has recovered after a long illness during which his devoted wife cared for him at home. He plans a short vacation before resuming his duties.
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Planters top Mechanics as Stow shines in New London
In a lively circuit note, Abercrombie dominated the Mechanics while Bob Stow dazzled in New London with fast base running and sharp fielding. Silzer, Russell, and Dusty Phillips contributed, as Sager struggled with a rib injury. Hartford and Pittsfield games loom, plus college updates from California and Harvard crews.
International Baseball Leagues Formed in Paris Scene
A Paris newspaper reports two new leagues forming: an International Baseball League with teams in Paris London Berlin Vienna Nice Monte Carlo Brussels and Budapest and an amateur French league with Paris and other cities. First contests are planned today with London visiting Paris. Paris likely to field a team of American players though identities are uncertain.
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Athletics Near Pennant With Strong Start and Pitching
The Athletics hope to win the pennant as Connie Mack praised a fast start and solid pitching. Ty Cobb and Tyus are rising among leaders, while the Braves and Superbas earn respect. Pirates suffer seven straight losses east, and Mike Donlin eyes a Giants return after vaudeville. Phillies seen as dangerous with solid pitching, and Dowd’s coaching legacy noted.
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Hopper Pitches No Hit No Run
Hopper of Pittsfield holds Pittsfield hitless yesterday for the second time this season. His pitching confounded locals as they fell 2 to 1. Seven batters were retired on Hopper curves as Pittsfield managed just two runs. Hopper also blanked Pittsfield in a New Haven assignment, pitching two full games without a hit or run against the Electrics.
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Official figure goes to Johnson in long pitching run
Chicago May 16 I M Hows official statistician of the American League says Doc White of the Chicago White Sox does not hold the record for consecutive scoreless innings. It is probable Johnson already surpasses the mark with fifty three and a third scoreless frames, while Coombe of the Athletics claims a later long run.
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CITY COURT CASES Hazy records show youth's commitment and charges
An 11 year old Frank Cubistl of 135 Church Street was committed to the Meriden School for Boys after probation release. Jeff Chanel roamed the streets and faced a burglary charge but did not respond to the officer. Thomas Lyons of Meriden received sixty days for an offense. Archer Lockwood of Taft Avenue faced non support with a continuance until May 20.
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Sunday School Conference Series Planned Across Churches
A three part conference series by the Pauliticia County Sunday School Association will be held this week at Piret Presbyterian Church tonight at 7:30, Grace Mead Teachings Breaker of Hartford on Sunday afternoon, and an address by Wallace L Woodie of Hertford. State secretary will present Training and Organizing the Sunday School Force at an open conference.
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Points of Interest at E H Dillon Co Millinery Prices
Trade at E H Dillon Co 1168 Main street offers desirable millinery items at half the price of small dealers. Fish specials listed for Bridey include green white halibut cod butterfish and various shellfish with market names and assorted seafood offerings. Brideport Public Market Branch and Want Ads appear in the section.
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