Keating Delivers No Hit No Run Contest for Lawrence
Local fans watched Ray Keating hurl a no hit no run game against Worcester at Ward Park last Saturday. Lawrence won 1–0 in 18 innings as the lone run scored in the ninth inning. Lawrence pitcher 19 year old Keating faced five Worcester first basemen and limited them to no hits while the home side scraped the run on a misplayed ball then an RBI bunt.
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Miss Bishop Wins Englewood Cup at Club Championship
Georgianna Bishop of Englewood captured the low-score trophy with a total of 20 in the qualifying round of the annual club championship at Englewood Country Club New Jersey. Her 53 opening round surpassed the nearest rival Mrs Patterson, president of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Association, by two strokes despite difficult conditions.
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WFE and Bronson Meet in Tonight's Big Event
The town hosts a 30 mile motor race at the farfold speedway with a ten round boxing bout between Packey McFarland and Ray Bronson at the base tal park as a prelude. Weigh ins set for 128 pounds at noon. McFarland, Bronson longtime rivals, once drew over twenty rounds in New Orleans. Women are admitted to the bouts as tickets sell fast.
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New Orleans
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Indianapolis
Boxing notes point to Coulon title defense plans
New York May 29 reports say champion John Coulon will meet the winner of tonight's 10 round bout between Frankie Burns and Young Lols Derg. Jersey City’s Barnes, recently beaten by Johnny Kilbane, shows Kilbane class. Sylshore and Collins fights are also noted as context. May 28 in Chicago to New York move Jack Britton seeks bouts with Ad Wolgast or Packey McFarland.
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Ad Wolgast
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Chicagos
Bostons
Washingtons
Cub
White Sox to face Rosedale team tomorrow
The White Sox plan to meet the Rosedales at No. 1 diamond Ea Park tomorrow afternoon. Bill McGuire bets on the Sox. Scott and Egan to be battery with Donnelly and Mercer for the Rosedales. Capt Robinson calls players to report to the lumber yard tonight for duties and business.
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Giants Eye Connecticut Prospect Frank O'Rourke
Giants scouts name Frank O'Rourke of Connecticut as a promising first year pro. Scout Sadie McMahon praises his speed, fielding, and power while noting O'Rourke’s early potential and the likely scramble for his services later in the season.
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O'Rourke
Westfield
N. J
McCann
Brooklyn Nationals
Baltimore Orioles
McGraw
Keeler
Kelly
Robinson
George Burns
McGoorty Edges Moha In Slow Boxing Match
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh defeats Bob Moha of Milwaukee in a cautious middleweight bout at St. Nicholas Arena New York. The fight featured little action until late rounds with McGoorty’s left jab producing the key scoring and Moha bleeding from a small cut beneath the eye. Referee Dan Tone warned the boxers in the fourth round to pick up the pace or be removed.
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Yale Varsity Crew Leaves for Gales Ferry
Yale varsity and freshmen crews depart New Haven for quarters at Gales Ferry on the Thames as graduate coaching begins. Coach Kennedy is replaced by Jim Rodgers and Bob Cook to lead the squad.
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Philadelphia
Callahan Suspended Five Games For Umpire Confrontation
Cleveland May 29 Cal Callahan Chicago Americans manager received a three day suspension from Ban Johnson for clashing with Umpire Westervelt during last Saturday’s Chicago Detroit game. Callahan will miss five games including a double header, one game today and two on Decoration Day. McIintyre to outfield in his place.
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Baseball Gossip and Season Hopes At A Glance
Connie Mack praises the Athletics and notes players’ fatigue from victory and looming spring drills. The piece surveys pitchers Salmon Groom Cobb Baker and Ty Cobb affidavits, then tracks historic win records as the Giants and Cubs target lofty season totals.
Signs of signaling bureau blamed for Highlanders batting
Washington notes heavy Highlanders hitting in four losses to the Nationals and wonders if a sign tipping bureau operates on the New York grounds. A New York dispatch hints at the question, while manager Griffith denies any such suspicion.
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First Day Receipts Hit 25 000 For Big Fight
Las Vegas New Mexico May 29 Treasurer Lewis announced first day box office receipts for Flynn Johnson bout reached about 25000. Johnson who spoke with Jack Curley offered to drop guaranteed 31100 and take a share of receipts if promoter accepts.
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Leclair Battles Spuds In Tight Baseball Tilt
New Britain Spuds host Leclair on Queer Street as Murphy’s hotel guests, the Spuds, suffer through a rough game. Leclair’s precise pitching and solid fielding limit the Spuds to six hits while O’Rourke and Russell spark the home team with key hits and defensive plays.
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le Clair
Local Amateur Teams Battle Schedules and Challenges
Report lists Hemlocks organizing a trip to Norwalk to face St Marys with a set lineup. Also notes the Sluggers, Titans, West End, Atlantics, and other youth clubs scheduling games at Seaside Park and Circus Lot, plus player updates and contact details for arranging matches.
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Mechanics vs New Haven Leaders at Newfield Park
The Mechanics meet the New Haven league leaders at Newfield Park tomorrow morning. Wings aim to rebound after a 1 0 loss to Holyoke yesterday with Ed Foster or Fanwell pitching. Gibeon, Upham, Lemieux, Russell and O Rourke feature in a day full of batting, catching and fielding notes across several teams and leagues.
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Tough Boys Turned Desirable Citizens Question Dayton Factory Policy
President Patterson of the National Cash Register Co built a branch factory in a tough Dayton, Ohio district. The facility faced broken windows from local boys, prompting Patterson to pause and reflect rather than call in the police.
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Boxing Chronology Highlights From 1900 1911 Pugilistic Dates
Boxers events listed include Kid McCoy versus Tommy Ryan in Chicago ending in a controversial draw. Billy Papke versus Caponi in Davenport. Al Wolf versus Frankie Coney in Racine. Battling Nelson versus Dick Hyland for the lightweight title in Colma. Young Saylor beating Matty Baldwin in Indianapolis. Leach Cross defeating Benny Franklin in New York. Al Kubiak versus Porky Flynn ending in a draw in Albany.
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Lee Oldfield Aims For 75 MPH In Indy 500 Hope
Indianapolis May 29 The Mazon car with Lee Oldfield at the wheel was expected to qualify today for the annual 500 mile race at the speedway tomorrow. Engine repairs were completed and the car was seen to be ready to reach the 75 miles per hour mark. Officials expect 26 starters in the big event.
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