Critics and rumors swirl around Braves and golf scene
The piece cites George Stallings defending his trades with the Giants and Cubs, praising Herzog and Wilson while lamenting losses of Tyler and Barnes. It notes war time sport restrictions, delays by clubs, and Harvard Dean Briggs urging restraint. It also mentions Eppa Rixey in Texas, Jack Dempsey’s origins, and various boxing and Cubs notes amid wartime conditions.
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George Stallings
Braves
Giants
Cubs
George Tyler
Jess Barnes
Charley Herzog
Arthur Wilson
Stallings
Herzog
Tyler
Barnes
Eppa Rixey
Phillies
Washington
Texas
Rixey
Phils
Boxing Grows in Philadelphia and Ends Chicopee Bouts
Bridgeport A C eyes Finton Dempsey clash but price limits may kill deal. Philadelphia draws crowds for Soldier Bartfield Ted Kid Lewis and other bouts while Chicopee shuts down after US marshal intervention. Frankie Wilson heads to Brooklyn. Joe Smith considers Ambulance Corps entry. Middletown hosts Reimer vs Gardner with Green vs Shugrue on the card.
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Philadelphia
Soldier Bartfield
Ted Kid Lewis
Middletown
Benby Reimer
New Britain
Oscar Gardner
Hartford
Battling Green
Johnny Shugrue
Waterbury
Athletic News and Gossip Highlights Cubs Woes
Grother Weeghman faces a setback as Phil Douglas undergoes surgery for likely appendicitis and may miss the season start. If Douglas is out, Grover Cleveland Alexander Vaughn and Tyler must carry pitching duties, jeopardizing Weeghman’s pennant hopes. Napoleon La Joie’s hitting questioned by managers, Ed Nonethby seeks higher pay or retirement, and Pat Donovan eyes scouting work as teams search for sluggers and infielders.
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Grother Weeghman
Cubs
Charley
Phil Douglas
Douglas
Phil
Weerhman
Vaughn
Alexander
Tyler
Grover
Vaugn
Weeghman
Walcott Fireman on Freight Lines
In St John West, Joe Walcott the Barbadoes Demon and former welterweight champion, now works as a fireman on a freighter. He speaks of leaving boxing, noting comfort in easier times and weakening ties with former fans while recalling battles with Mysterious Billy Smith and famed matches from his prime.
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Walcott
Billy Smith
St Josephs Assn Plans Evening Smoker at Barnum Ave Club
The St Josephs T B and L association invites members and friends to a smoker at the Barnum avenue club rooms tonight. A top city talent lineup including Yoomey Farrel Teunn Sehelineks Curtey will entertain with comedy and music. Boxing exhibitions and talks are planned with refreshments served. committee head James Leary leads Daunte McPaddan Charles Hickey Robert Noonan Fred Anton Willim McNiff red Daley and Frank Muldoon coordinating.
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St. Joseph's
T. B. and
L. Association
Barnum Avenue
William Yoomey
Riymond Farrel
George Teunn
Lermnin Se
James Leary
Daunte McPaddan
Charles Hickey
Robert Noonan
Fred Anton
Willim McNiff
Red Daley
Frank Muldoon
Lake declared eligible for Chicago American League
The national commission ruled that Harry Lake may play for the Chicago American League club. Lake, once with Newport Noans of the Virginia league before disbanding in 1917, was a reserve for Newport, but the commission found Chicago’s landing of Lake legal under the national agreement. George Stings of the Braves announces a new son born to Dearne has not decided if the child is a right or left hand pitcher.
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Jack Dempsey
Salt Lake
Dempsey
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Hy~tum Dempsey
West Seventh South
West Virginia
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Col
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Dunn
Indianapolis
Ind
CL Mecall
Loe American Association
Florida
Amianager
Jack Hendricks
St. Louis Nationals
Meal
Tarry Lajoie
Sports Rumors and Notes From Across Baseball and College
A collage of tidbits on players and teams: Happy Felsch’s steadiness praised by peers, Paul Musser joining the White Sox with mixed minor league control, and Ice Constantineau aiming for a White Sox trial. Cubs manager Mitchell seeks a first baseman with King Lear eyed for the spot. Mentions of Jesne Harper’s football influence, the Navy basketball season, and college crews with Joe Wright building a strong squad.
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White Sox
Paul Musser
Red Fisher
Rowland
Chicago Cubs
Mitchell
Eavid
King Lear
Bridgeport
Whitchall
Card team feuds and salary wrangles roil spring camp
Veteran tale sets feuds among baseball bosses Jack Hendricks and Charley Weeghman over tampering and Hornsby bid wars. Pittsburg and Baltimore clubs face pay disputes, manager influence, and contract wrangles as 1918 season nears.
Short Shippers Close Contracts On Harness Year
New York officials report owners and trainers planning to campaign trotters horses and show horses this year. W H Strang of Brooklyn contracted to send motor vans to New England to transport trotters as the harness season opens. Walter H Hanley of Providence is building two private horse cars to ensure timely arrival for summer horse shows after last season when his cars were used by others.
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Bay State
W. H. Strang
Brooklyn
New England
Walter H. Hantey
Providence
Hanley
Express
Newport
Rochester
National Tennis Tourney Dates At Forest Hills And Series
National tennis singles will begin at Forest Hills on August 26. The doubles championship will be played at Chestnut Hill near Boston on June 12, two weeks before the singles. Women’s championships start June 27 at Philadelphia Cricket Club, with a new girls’ national championship and eastern men’s doubles. The clay court championship opens July 1 under the Western Tennis Association in Chicago. Joe Stecher wins in wrestling. other sports notes include managerial changes and IL unloading players.
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Forest Hills
Longwood Crickett Club
Chestnut Hill
Boston
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Western Tennis Association
Chicago
Billiard stars set marks in Detroit event
In Detroit Michigan David McAndress Jr of Chicago and Fugen Milburn of Atlanta competed in Class A national amateur billiards. McAndress posted high runs of 52 51 and 20 with a 6.958 average while Milburn had 43 41 and 34 with a 6.74 average. Leena Seat observed the contest.
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Bed
David MeuAndress, Jr
Chicago
Ites
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Atonphiy
McAndress
Milburn
Leena
School Soccer to Start Saturday Season Opens at Seaside Park
City public schools soccer committee met to resume league play with four Saturday matches at Seaside Park starting 2 PM. Games include Bincela vs Washington, Elia g Flow e vs Maplewood, Lincoln vs Eastowe, Webster vs Maplewood. Winning team earns the Eiling Shield and badges. Lincoln to split team to balance competition.
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Board of Education
Seaside Park
Bincela
Lincoln
Harvey C. Went
Joe Booth
Messrs. WR. Trae
BR. I. Zink
J. H. Evans
J. H W. Williams
Piping Rock Meet Is Discontinued Amid War Call
Directors of the Piping Rock Racing association and club decide to halt racing through the war period. Members across the club and racing body answer the national call in large numbers, serving at home and abroad. Henry released to the Braves and Indians Ainsmith to handle catching for the Washingtons with Gharrity as alternate.
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Piping Rock Racing Association
Piping Rock Club
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Braves
Inddie Ainsmith
Washingtons
Young Gharrity
Irish Patsey Cline Emerges as Dangerous Contender
Irish Patsey Cline, raised in New York after a seed from Ireland, is described as a clever, fast fighter with a powerful punch. Guided by Mike Gibbons and Freddy Welsh, and managed by Harry Pollok, he seeks revenge on Leonard for Welsh’s loss as he prepares to meet Kilbane’s shadow after a prior defeat.
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Seeon
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Freddy Welsh
Harry Pollok
Managzer
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Johnny Kilbane
Fred Fulton
Rochester
Minn
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Billy Miske
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St. Pauly
Miske
New Orleans
Frank Soran
Spartanburg, & C
Carl Morris
Peter Herman
Joe Lynch
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