McRedie Emerges as Cleveland Manager Candidate
Cleveland May 22 amid surprise as Joe Birmingham resigns as Cleveland American League manager. President Somers announces an immediate successor will be chosen soon with CW Birmingham’s “Homers” Vesterbury temporarily managing. Names discussed include C W McRedie, a former team member, amid a slow start season and Birmingham’s long tenure since 1906 after Cornell University fame.
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Nap Lajoie Roasts Dode Birmingham In Public Dispute
Nap Lajoie, famed second baseman, harshly criticizes former Cleveland manager Dode Birmingham in Albany during winter, recounting clashes over batting and leadership. Lajoie alleges Birmingham, a younger manager, tried to dictate veteran hitters and cites his own 300-plus average as evidence of his playing strength. Owner critiques Birmingham’s authority and defends veteran players.
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Zach Wheat from Brooklyn Aged 27 In Baseball Debut
Zach Wheat of Brooklyn is 27 years old. Born in Hamilton Missouri he played semi pro ball in the city and made his pro debut in Shreveport in 1908. Later that year he joined Mobile and remained with the Southern League club until 1909 when purchased by Brooklyn. In his first National League stint he hit a triple two doubles and a single and has hit well since.
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Fans Own Column Sparks Sparse Notes at Local Store
Fragmentary OCR shows a column style entry tied to a shoe store in Minnesota with a license reference and scattered phrases suggesting a fan column draft. No clear events, names, or dates fully readable. content appears incomplete.
Willard Close to Quitting Ring After Young Death
Jess Willard near retirement after his knockout of John Bull Young led to Young’s fatal injuries at Vernon. The pair had earlier bouts in Fort Wayne and Chicago, with Young earning the nickname Bull for his powerful build. Willard’s 1913 Vernon fight ended in Young’s death after an 11th round jaw punch and subsequent surgery. Willard was acquitted at trial.
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Park City Meets Rosebuds at Old Mill Green Diamond
Park City baseball teams faces Rosebuds tomorrow at Singer diamond Old Mill Green using last year’s championship lineup. Rosebuds bring the same lineup that beat the Chain Company leaders of the Industrial league two weeks ago. Howell will umpire.
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Howland Bowlers Win Championship Series in New Haven
On May 22 at Algonquin Alleys Reid Hughes Drug Store Waterbury and Howland Dry Goods Bridgeport concluded a three match series for the title. Howlands won the first game easily, Reid & Hughes rallied in the second, but Howlands clinched the championship with a final third game victory by about 60 pins. large crowds from both cities cheered.
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Federal League Scores Across Cities
Brooklyn in Chicago Newark in St Louis Baltimore in Pittsburgh Buffalo in Kansas City
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Colonial League Succeral Designs and Bouquets
John Beck and Son showcase Succeral designs and bouquets in a Colonial League feature, highlighting craftsmanship, floral arrangements, and seasonal styles. Local businesses celebrate heritage and community support with fresh, artistic displays.
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Ray Fisher’s Winning Gait Halted in Ninth Inning
Ray Fisher sought his seventh straight win but faltered in the ninth as St. Louis Browns rallied to a 5-4 victory over the Yankees. Twelve hits against Fisher, including late-game scoring in the eighth and ninth, tied the game before Pratt’s pinch triple and Walker’s timely single sealed the Browns win.
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National League Yesterday’s Results and Today’s Games
Rain postponed yesterday’s NL games including Hank-Pittsburgh, Brooklyn-St Louis and Philadelphia-Cincinnati. Today Pittsburgh visits New York, St Louis plays Brooklyn, Chicago travels to Boston, Cincinnati heads to Philadelphia.
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Rain Postpones Multiple International League Games
International League schedule notes rain postponements across several matchups including Buffalo Jersey City Newark Rochester Providence Toronto Richmond Montreal and Montreal pairings. Some doubleheaders rescheduled with two games each to be played later.
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McAuliffe and Blier Fight in Lively City Boxing Card
Jimmy Fasane clashes with Al Ketchel in a circus like bout at the Casino. Al Ketchel earns the win on points while Jimmy Fasane endures heavy punishment. Young McAuliffe edges Milton Blier after a fast 15 round duel, with McAuliffe showcasing a sharp left jab and improved technique under Levinsky and Trainer Smith. A brief 18 second preliminary features Young Brown stopping Young Boyd. Mrs Bliss attends first boxing show in the city.
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O Roarke Sends 750 Dollar Check To Cameron O Rourke
A 750 dollar final payment check for Pitcher Hopper was mailed by President O Rourke of the Eastern association to former owner Cameron of New Haven, avoiding a lawsuit. The owner chose not to withhold funds despite New Haven’s debt to the Hastern. lawyers would profit if suit occurred. The piece notes players like Tony Marhefka and Jack Keyes joining other teams, Yale versus Cornell in Ithaca, and remarks on Regan’s ineligibility.
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Belmost Park Race Card Draws 3000 Plus In Rain
A large crowd estimated between 3,300 and 4,000 braved rain at Belmont Park to see racing despite a scratched card. Pomette Bleu defeated Gainer by open daylight in a tight finish for the Westbury Hand year-olds feature, while Phosphor dominated sprint events beating Spring Board Pixy and Marion H. despite carrying weight.
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Cobb and Kauff Leading Sluggers in Major Leagues
Chicago reports Ty Cobb has displaced Fournier as AL batting leader with a .400 average, while Kauff of Chicago tops the league in steals with 13 and Cobb has 33 runs. Pitching leaders include Fisher, Faber, and Davis, as Bennicuff ousts Magee from Federal League batting leadership. In the National, Luderus paces batters with .96, Sailer leads runs with 27, and five undefeated NL pitchers are listed. A snakebite fatality occurs near Heber Springs, Arkansas.
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Willard and Coffey to box on Labor Day in New York
New York May 22 Champion Jess Willard will meet Jim Coffey in a ten round bout in New York on Labor Day. Likely at Barry Pollack's arena Brighton Beach with signatures expected within a week or ten days. Willard may also fight Billy Gibson's Irish champion as a future option depending on outcomes and contract clearances.
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Yale banking on Oser to defeat Penn and Cornell
New Haven May 22 Yale looks to beat Cornell and Penn in the Tier Collegiate Championship at Franklin Field Philadelphia Saturday May 29 relying on Wesley Gier Jr to score most points He will enter the run high jump and broad jump with Alm Richards Cornell s ace in the high and Shore a strong contender in the broad Gler is in fine form and may post top marks in the high jump His supporters expect a strong broad jump from Oler after recent Yale Harvard meet setbacks in shot put and distances
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Rem-Yosts Tackle Donlin's Team Sunday
A city game at Yostfield features Mike Dutlin's Mii star team meeting Remington-Yoet. Keenan leads the best local squad as Curry starts against Donlin's offense. The contest begins at 8:16 with John Downey umpiring.
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Providence Boys Clash With Bridgeport K of C Alleys
The Providence R I K of C bowling team hosts Bridgeport K of C tonight at 8 p m in a top New England clash. The Bridgeport squad seeks revenge after a previous Providence win, their third meeting in the series.
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Honus Wagner Loses His Political Berth
Pittsburgh report states Honus Wagner, veteran Pirates shortstop, had been appointed to a governor’s cabinet post on April 22, 1974. As Governor Brumbaugh’s term neared end, his nomination was sent to the State Senate, then held up and withdrawn. the office paid no salary.
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K A Team Challenges Local Teams For May Games
The K O K A team aims to arrange matches with city and nearby professional sides, having lost twice this season to Yale Freshmen and Southington while defeating Southintran Cedar Hills and other strong clubs. Communications go to Charley Resigna, manager, 267 Wooster Street New Haven.
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