Yale Crew Shaken After Ithaca Defeat Sparks Reorganization
Yale plans a major overhaul of its first two varsity eights after a heavy loss to Corneil and Princeton on Lake Cayuga. Stroke Reiland Harriman is dropped despite praise for his effort. only Al Sturtevant and Morris Hadley show solid form as the squad regroupes before Harvard race. The team will train in New London, with drills across all boats to identify possible lineups.
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Frontal Hitters Hoffman Deininger Shine in NL Notes
Otto Deininger and Danny Hoffman lead Bridgeport batting in recent games as standings and averages appear. Cincinnati defeats Chicago 3 to 2 while Pittsburgh sweeps St Louis 4 0 and 4 1 in separate games. Remaining schedule lists New York at Boston Brooklyn at Philadelphia St Louis at Chicago and Cincinnati at Pittsburgh with daily updates and club standings showing Washington leading at 24 12 and Cleveland at 24 14.
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Baseball and college scores roundup from various games
Detroit tops St Louis 6 2 while Chicago defeats Cleveland 2 0 in first. Yale beats Princeton 5 2, Serv 13 Navy 3, Harvard 4 Holy Cross 0, Pennsylvania 5 Cornell 3 in 15 innings. Brown 6 Dartmouth 0, Amherst 2 Springfield 1, Villanova 8 Fordham 5. Rensselaer 9 Hamilton 8 in 15 innings, Michigan 5 Michigan Aggies 3, Bowdoin 32 Maine 1. games listed as played in Boston and Philadelphia with teams in New York and Washington, and St Louis in Detroit.
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Anniversary Ring Battles 1934 London duel Jim Hall vs Paddy Slavin
Jim Hall an Australian middleweight defeated Paddy Slavin in seven rounds in London in 1934. Slavin, a taller fighter, faced an underweight Hall who had been plying a London sporting life. The bout drew over 20,000 spectators as the crowd watched Hall secure a comeback victory before leaving for America.
Eastern League At Bridgeport Short Report
The New Haven Springfield game was postponed due to wet grounds. No other games were scheduled.
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New Haven A A Will Assist All Athletes
The New Haven Amateur Athletes association, supported by local business leaders, will aid youths across the state by sharing guidance on organizing local clubs, track layouts, and amateur rules. Prominent backers include Arthur W. Malley Louis B. Stoddard and Col Isaac M Ullman who funded the coming season, with Taft praising the movement at a recent banquet.
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John C. Collins
Arthur W. Malley
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Isaac M. Ullman
William H. Taft
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Will Speaker Enduring Pace Keep Cleveland On Top
New York May 29 Cleveland leads the West in the first division as the Indians fight to stay ahead. The big question for Cleveland fans is can Tris Speaker maintain his speed and pace. His aging but masterful outfield play remains a strength while his batting has shown a gradual decline from 1912 onward.
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Passing Show of Baseball Races Shapes Up For pennant scramble
The major leagues show a tight pennant race with Washington leading the American race and Cleveland close behind. The White Sox and Red Sox slump while Giants, Braves, Phillies, and Brooklyn vie in the National, with Brooklyn holding first and the Giants favored by their heavy hitting.
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Yankees Rout Stamford in Easy 11 0 Win
Stamford, Conn May 29 Yankees hammered Barron and his club 11 to 0 in seven solid innings then exploded for eight runs in the eighth. Lee Magee and Germany Schaefer starred as the regulars were missing from the lineup. Slim Love started strong on the mound before Schaefer pitched the final three frames. The crowd saw a lopsided exhibition as the Yankees dominated despite lineup absences.
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Industrial and Factory League action yields tight results
In a Saturday match the Singers beat UMC 5 to 2 after two doubles and a home run in the first inning. Bowden led UMC with two hits in four at bats. Champion pitched well for the Singers and three double plays aided defense. In other games Crans Valve defeated American Chain 11 to 4 as Zempke started strong before Buckley finished. Remington Arms shut out Rem-Yests 4 to 0 with four singles by Havarty keying the attack. Bullards toppled Burns and Bassick 18 to 6, aided by 15 hits including four by Mydock and Cunningham three hits. Holmes and Edwards beat Kohout Electric 4 to 1 with Trelease on the mound and Dorkin collecting three hits.
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Remington Arms
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Cough Syrup Ad Urges Safe Relief From Tight Coughs
An old advertisement promotes Leonardi's Cough Syrup Creosotea as a relief for tight coughs. It claims antiseptic action, clears air passages, reduces phlegm, and protects lungs. Available from Hindle's Drug Stores at 987 Main Street and 909 Main Street for 25 cents.
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Unsteady Hurling Beats Bridgeport at Newfield Park
Lynn defeats Bridgeport 4 to 2 after a tight pitcher duel. Marty Walsh struggled with control, issuing three walks and hit two batters while Lynn rallied in the seventh to break a 2-2 tie. Odell Hoffmann and Da ley fueled Bridgeport's late effort. Jewett faced pressure but held on as Lynn claimed the win.
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Corbett Brothers Birth Dates Prompt Age Debate
The Corbett brothers Jim and Joe are discussed with Jim born September 1866 nearing 50 and Joe born December 1875 near 41. Joe, now a civil service deputy county clerk in Chicago, plans to return to his post and drop baseball ambitions. Edward I Erziner of Chicago dies at home while playing solitaire as Governor Whitman proclaims June 14 as Flag Day.
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Expect Records to Fall in Big Auto Race Tomorrow
Indianapolis May 29 crowds pour in for the sixth International Sweepstakes at the Speedway. Twenty one and more drivers expected to start the 300 mile race as crews tighten the big brick oval. If conditions stay calm a record performance is anticipated and Ralph De Palma’s 89.5 mph average may be surpassed in 1916.
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Can Giants Make New Record Of Victories In Row
New York May 23 can the Giants create a new record by winning five more consecutive games The piece notes the Giants current winning streak compares with historic records and the upcoming tests against Boston Philadelphia and the Braves including Memorial Day clash with Alexander It highlights the rarity of longer streaks and potential pennant implications for the club and era
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Cornell Crew Triumphs Over Yale and Princeton in Triangular Race
Ithaca N Y May 23 Cornell won all three races in the Ca yuga Lake triangular against Princeton and Yale. In the varsity race Cornell led late and finished about fifteen feet ahead of Princeton with Yale five lengths behind. Freshmen results saw Cornell first, Yale second, Princeton far back as spectators packed a forty car observation train.
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New Haven Secures Rube Bressler From Connie Mack’s Team
Rube Bressler, a southpaw who pitched a one hitter against the Yankees on August 17, 1914, spent three seasons with Connie Mack’s Athletics and is now with New Haven. He won 10 of 14 starts last season and 21 games in 1915, often used as a relief man. Manager Murphy gains flexible depth with four dependable arms as the Marlins prepare to face Bridgeport at the Rock tomorrow.
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Aldworth
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