Gotch to Face Lurich as Zbyszko Out Injured
Gotch or LeMarin will replace Zbyszko against Lurich at Madison Square Garden in New York. Zbyszko, injured in Montreal last Saturday, will travel to Poland soon. His manager Jack Her wired that the Polish ace cannot wrestle but will be introduced to the crowd and receive the gift from his countrymen. Wiabek Zhyerke arrived to wrestle Armitril, but the card changes were avoided by management.
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Aril Avratil
National League Yesterday's Results and Today's Schedule
New York defeated Boston 7 to 2 and Philadelphia beat Brooklyn 8 to 5. Chicago and St. Louis games and Pittsburgh versus Cincinnati were rained out. Today New York plays Boston in a doubleheader, Philadelphia visits Brooklyn, St. Louis goes to Chicago for two, and Cincinnati travels to Pittsburgh.
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Boston routs New York in 8 1 win
Baseball scores list Boston beating New York 8 to 1. Philadelphia 4 over Washington 0. Washington 9 over Philadelphia 2. St Louis 4 over Detroit 3. Several cross-city and regional matches noted including Chicago Cleveland series and multiple city pairings.
Evers Praises Charles Murphy of Chicago Cubs
Boston May 26 Manager Evers praises President Charles Murphy of the Cubs saying he is the best man to work for and that Murphy pays top players well. He notes Murphy’s restraint at times and his aim to use money wisely while denying he meddles in every decision.
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Around the Circuit Highlights and Player Moves
Hartford buys Temple from Holyoke and notes his mixed mound form but strong hitting. Budding boxing match Dillon vs Klaus in Indianapolis. New Haven champions to visit next as Mechanics seek another scalp. English polo backers bet heavily on Britons. Freddy Gibbs rumored to be released by New Bedford. Steamer Flanagan debuts for Bridgeport with solid fielding and batting. Cy Miller joins Worcester. Pelky faces renewed manslaughter inquiry over McCarty death. Silzer slugs, Blum struggles with control. Bowman tops batting list after two singles. Spencer starts for New London. strong hitter with prior Washington trial. Roy Rock and Bob Stow shine for New London in field and bat.
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Baseball Business and Pension Talk From the Era
A discussion on player pensions, including Mordecai Brown and Mathewson, questions why Murphy should pension pitchers who outlive usefulness while noting McGraw may pension Iron Man McGinnity. Also reports New London Planters defeating Mechanics 3 to 2 at Newfield Park with Freddy Reiger hot on the mound and notable plays and stats from the International League game.
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Leach Cross Eyes Coast Bout With Bud Anderson
Leach Cross the lightweight qualifier may travel to the Pacific Coast to fight Bud Anderson, champion contender who beat Knockout Brown and Joe Mandot. Promoter Tom McCarey promises the July 4 bout if Leach Cross defeats Teddy Maroney, seeking a Labor Day shot at Willie Ritchie by clear decisions over Maloney and Anderson.
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Yale Might Win Intercollegiate Track Meet
Yale has two victories over Harvard and Princeton in track and hopes to clinch the intercollegiate meet this Saturday at Harvard. The Elis enter strong against rivals in the key events and aim to extend their advantage in the season finale.
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Comfort Truss Ad Promotes Patented Design
A bridgeport based ad announces a newly patented truss with no understraps and no hip pressure that can be worn in the bath. The Comfort Truss Co offers a 30 day trial and lists office hours at 208 Warner Building Bridgeport Connecticut with Sunday hours.
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Adonis Terry Negates No-Hit Hall of Fame Feat
A historic note recalls Adonis Terry then a Brooklyn ace pitching a no hitter against the Louisville Colonels to join the Baseball Hall of Fame legacy. Also listed are brief ring and bout results from 1835 to 1912 featuring Billy Smith, Tommy Ryan, Joe Jeanette, Soldier Cooke, Harry Sherring, Stanley Ketchel, Willie Lewis, Dan Burns, Harry Lewis, Geo Gunther, Wolgast, Frankie Burns, Sam Longford, Porky Flynn in cities like Coney Island London Paris San Francisco Melbourne.
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Willie Lewis
New York
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Paris
Ad Wolgast
Frankie Burns
San Francisco
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Porky Flynn
Melbourne
Corbett Bulletin Night Boxing Card Notices May May 28
James J Corbett's Semi-Weekly Bulletin lists May 28 card matches at St Nicholas Athletic Club with Leach Cross Teddy Mallony Phil Cross Johnny Marto Abe Attell Phil Bidom Young Frank Joe Fox Pinkey Burns Bobby Gair and May 30 Soldier Bartfleld Geo Alger East New York A C June 7 Battling Mantell King Herman Atlantic A C Also May 28 Ray Bronson Phil Cross Clarence Ferns Tommy Newell at St Nicholas Athletic Club.
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Pinkey Burns
Bobby Gair
Irving Athletis Club
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Alger
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Kiag Herman
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Phil Cross
Clarence Ferns
Tommy Newell
English Coach Sees Yale Rowing Improving Pace
New Haven May 37 The Yale crew shows signs of pace says A G Kirby former Oxford oarsman now coaching the Yale eight He notes initial stiffness and lack of length in water but reports rapid improvement in suppleness and control as the team adopts English stroke fundamentals and begins to develop into a fast eight.
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Hal Chase to marry again after license denial
Yankees first baseman Hal Chase and Anna Marion Cherrury sought proofs of his divorce as Jersey City officials denied a license. A certified copy showed a 1912 divorce by Judge Giegerich, allowing the license to be issued. Chase, 30, and Miss Cherrury, 24, plan to marry in about two months. his first wife was Nellie Heffernan of Bayonne.
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Gloves Used At Calgary Boxing Tragedy Sparks Inquest
Eight ounce gloves used by McCarty and Pelkey instead of five ounces were seized by Northwest Mounted Police for coroner jur y evidence after a fatal fight at Burns Arena in Alberta. McCarty reportedly died from a jaw blow as inquest was delayed to gather more testimony while authorities vow to enforce the province’s professional boxing ban.
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Costello
McLoughlin Chases Better Style In Practice Push
Maurice McLoughlin, top coast tennis star, tests new tactics at Westchester Country Club. He notes back court work and ground strokes as weak points, then shows strong form in practice, staying behind the mid court line and driving forehand and backhand. He heads to Boston to meet R Norris Williams on Longwood courts.
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Stonewall A. C. Beats Belmont A. C. 25 to 19 in Sunday game
Stonewall A. C. defeated Belmont A. C. 25 19 at Wall's lot. Next Sunday Stonewall meets Madison Jrs. at O'Rourke lot 2 30 pm. St Augustines challenge Pros pect School Friday Memorial Day morn at M. A. G. lot. Prospect records show Kellogg Kellogg Keating Shea Lychitz Gallo Baxter Matheson Lockwood Speers Somers Coley. Prospect season results list multiple scores with wins nine losses five.
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Eastern pitcher Reiger leads series as game ends in postponement
The St Paul and Milwaukee clash drew a large crowd during a tense series race. Umpire Sandy faced protracted tension in the fifth inning, paused play, and announced the game postponed for dammers. A new umpire appeared the next day as fans and players adjusted to the odd ending.
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Umpire Calls Off Milwaukee Game Despite Bright Sun
In Milwaukee during the early 1890s a Brewers and St Paul game at Lloyd Street grounds was halted by an umpire for darkness though the sun shone bright. Sandy McDermott, brought in to calm protests, issued fines after ongoing clashes between umpires and players as tensions rose.
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