Walsh Criticized For Batting In No Hit Bid
Ed Walsh and his Hartford team faced Tim Clarkin’s crew in a double header after a tied series with New Haven. Much debate centered on Walsh batting in the ninth with two out, nearly breaking Chief Bender’s chance at a no hit game. Scriveners noted the pitch and fielding conditions, with some saying Walsh did not help his club and questions about timing and balance.
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Tim Clarkin
New Haven
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Mender
Park City
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Lennon
Waleh
Bender
Pitchers Power Cubs and Indians in pennant race
The Cubs and Indians lead their leagues largely due to star pitchers Alexander Vaughn Covaleskie and Bagby. The Cubs rely on their twirlers while Cleveland depends on Covaleskie and Bagby. If both teams reach a World Series it could be a pitching duel of epic proportions.
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Davies Faces Suspension Over Club Rule Dispute
Chick Davies of New Haven, a part time southpaw, was laid off after protests by Bridgeport and Hartford clubs alleging incomplete dedication under league rules. Davies cites business interests in Boston and says he traveled to New Haven only when summoned. Owners dispute the relevance of the player limit to his suspension, and games he won may be ruled invalid.
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Chick Davies
New Haven
Bridgeport
Hartford
Hoston
Wells
Davies
Committee Formed to Decide On Racing Plate
The Jockey Club met at Belmont Park and appointed seven trainers to determine a practical plate for horses in races. The panel includes Sul dreth, H G Bedwell, A J Jov, Mf, Bur eh, Tom Welsh, Tom Hector, and James Rowe as they study a safe toe plate after earlier toe calk ban and subsequent rescission.
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Belmont Park
Siildreth
Bedwell
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Bureh
Tom Welsh
Tom Hector
James Rowe
Juniors Win Inter-Class Track Meet At Beaside Park
The junior class won the Beaside Park inter-class track meet with 84 points, Seniors 14, Bophomores 81, and Freedmen 3. standout sprint by Saur who captured the 100 yards in 10.4 seconds and the 220 yards in 25 seconds, under coach Al Andersen.
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al Andersen
Lewis Noses Out Canade In Duckpin Title Match
Connie Lewis defeated Canade of Bristol T in a closely contested state individual duckpin championship at Park City alleys. Canade averaged 110 while Lewis posted 108.9, winning two games by a single pin in each.
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Canade
Bristol T
Park City
Lewis
Ruth Drives Ball Through High Gale for 16th Home Run
Babe Ruth hit a long homer into the right field bleachers in Detroit during the third inning, giving him his 16th of the season. A fierce gale limited another homer in the seventh.
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Detroit
Babe Ruth
Ruth
Vanitie Dominates Resolute in Cup Elimination Race
Newport Illinois June 1 The Vanitie won the fifth race of the America's Cup elimination trials on the Bren tons Reef course defeating Resolute by 2 minutes 35 seconds actual time and 54 seconds corrected time in favorable conditions. The result strengthens Vanities bid to defend the cup against Sir Thomas Lapton's challenge.
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R. IL
Brentons Reef
Thomas Lapton
Herreshoff
Vanitie
Georges Pays Tribute at Grave of John L Sullivan
Georges Carpentier laid a floral wreath at the grave of John L Sullivan on Memorial Day. The gesture was described as thoughtful and fitting for a true gentleman and sportsman.
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Georges Carpentier
John L. Sullivan
Georges
Brooklyn Claims Outfielder Hood From Pittsburgh Waivers
Brooklyn has claimed outfielder Wallace Hood after Pittsburgh placed him on waivers. Brooklyn will release Hood to the Chattanooga club of the Southern Association under an optional agreement.
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Wallace Hood
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Chattanooga
Southern Association
Tolley Set For Final Round In Britain Amateur Title
SMNPUEIG Scotland June 24 Jr Tolley to meet Bob Gardner in the amateur championship final. He told Walter Hagen he plans a U S visit this summer to play in our championship. Hagen heard Tommy Mac Farlane also intends a U S trip to compete. Notre Dame captain Cyril Casper elected track squad leader at Notre Dame.
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Jr. Tolley
Bob Gardner
Great Britain
Walter Hagen
United States
Hagen
Tommy MacFarlane Ajso
Casper Notre
Former Fordham Star With Indians Hits City Debut
Harold Martin, a former Fordham pitching sensation, now with the Indians, joined New Haven Tuesday and relieved Jake Heh in a game. Three years earlier as Fordham’s sophomore he won 19 of 21 starts, drawing major league interest before family objections steered him toward college play.
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Harold Martin
New Haven
Judy Martin
Fordham
Martin
Indians
Jake Heh
The
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Britton versus Lewis Title Tilt Becomes Talking Point
Fans discuss a possible welterweight title bout between Britton and Ted Lewis. Lewis vows to reclaim the crown after a recent defeat, plans to sail from England around June 16. Meanwhile, Martin rejects offers after finishing studies.
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Britton
Ted Lewis
Jack
Ted
England
Martin
Cornell Accepts English Invitation for December
England in December, Cornell Athletic Manager Romeyn Berry accepts English invitation. Oxford-Cambridge track team visited Cornell in May after the relay carnival. A five-man Cornell squad will depart early in December for the trip.
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Gradusta
Romeyn Berry
Corenell Athletic
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