Dry Moon Proves Best Horse In Mud
Mudlarks’ track events ran under showers with a drying surface later. The Greenfield Selling Stakes for juveniles, five and a half furlongs, was won by Dry Moon owned by R T Wilson, with Superwoman second and Eye Opener third. Dry Moon led early and stayed ahead as rain made the track muddy.
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Lunatica
Bugle
R. T. Wilson
Dry Moon
Walter J. Salmon
Superwoman
Buddy Ensor
Wilson
Rother
Maine names James Baldwin athletic director at UMaine
James Baldwin of South Dennis Massachusetts has been appointed athletic director of the University of Maine in Orono succeeding George Leyder who moves to Washington University in St Louis. Baldwin, a former Dartmouth player, coached the Maine football team last fall.
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Baldwin Maine
Orono, Me
James Baldwin
South Dennis
Mass
University of Maine
George Leyder
Washington University
St Louis
Baldwin
Dartmouth
Why Kelly Was Barred From Race In England
Philadelphia June 22 Jack Kelly Rational singles sculls champion was barred from the diamond sculls race at Henley due to English stewards resolutions adopted June 2 1906 forbidding entries from the Vesper Boat Club or any crew members who rowed in England in 1905. John Arthur Brown secretary of the American Rowing Association received the explanation and said the incident is closed. The trouble arose over the expense account of the Vesper oarsmen.
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Philadelphia
Jack Kelly
Becauss
Vesper Boat Club
England
John Arthur Brown
American Rowing Association
Brown
Cleveland Offers Morton for Harper in Trade Talk
Boston on June 22 reports Guy Morton offered by Cleveland to the Red Sox in exchange for Harry Harper. Morton, once a Waterbury Eastern League standout under Leo Fohlman, rose to fame in the American League then slipped in 1918 before a rebound last season. This year he has been of little use to the Indians with a sore arm blamed.
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Boston
Guy Morton
Boston Red Sox
Cleveland
Harry Harper
Waterbury
Leo Fohl
Morton
Foch
Indians
Personality Helps Phillies Outfit
Philadelphia fans once resented Dave Bancroft trade to the Giants for Artie Fletcher. Fletcher’s fighting spirit and contagious enthusiasm are seen as the missing spark for the Phillies. His aggressive, scrappy play could lift a lower pennant ladder club toward winning baseball.
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Philadelphia
Dave Bancroft
Giants
Artie Fletcher
Phillies
Bancroft
Fletcher
Arthur
Philadelphia Nationals
Arthur Fletcher
New York Giants
Swift & Company Pays Regular Dividends for 34 Years
Swift & Company has paid dividends consistently for 34 years with the current rate at 8 percent. Shares trade on the Chicago and Boston stock exchanges, though the company itself has no shares for sale.
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Swift & Company
Chicago
Boston
Mackmen Easy For Other League Clubs
The Mackmen slide through the West by losing four straight at Cleveland, Detroit, St. Louis, and Chicago after a June 7 win over the Yankees. In 18 games since then they have one victory against 17 defeats with a 6-5 Polo Grounds win the sole bright moment.
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West
Cleveland
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
White Sox
Mackmen
Yankees
East
Polo Grounds
Fall Player Recalled Notches Notable Speed In Field
The fall recall highlights his remarkable speed as an outfielder while his lack of major league experience shows in batting. The player is recognized for defensive prowess though needs hitting development to meet top league standards.
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Tat
Tommy Burns Seeks Return Fight Against Beckett or Carpentier
The retired heavyweight champion Tommy Burns declares willingness to fight Beckett or Carpentier but refuses a bout with Jack Dempsey. He questions whether Dempsey would risk his famous image in a movie-era spectacle.
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Tommy Burns
Carpentier
Beckett
Jack Dempsey
Tommy
Jack
Man O War Owner Declines 260000 Offer
Samuel D. Riddle of Philadelphia owner of Man O War rejected a 260000 bid after the horse shattered the mile and three furlong record at Belmont Park. Riddle, known for the speed king, turned down the offer as proof racing remains popular and prosperous.
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Samuel D. Riddle
Philadelphia
Belmont Park
Riddie
Jumpers Return to Teams Under Pro baseball ruling
Chicago reports that Ollie O Mara third baseman, William Evans pitcher, and William Wagner catcher who left Indianapolis Kansas City and Columbus to join independent teams face a five year ban under National Association of Minor Leagues rules. President Hickey announced the decision.
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Chicago
American Association
Hickey
National Association of Minor Leagues
Ollie O'Mara
Indianapolis
William Evans
Kansas City
William Wagner
Columbus
Jimmy Wilde to Retire in September
Boxing news notes Jimmy Wilde plans retirement after his September bout with Pete Herman at Olympia. Wilde says he has done enough fighting and will take a long rest. The piece also mentions Charley Tremaine as a strong major league prospect, Dutch Brandt stepping in for Johnny Artie, and plans to pair Tunney and Burke on the Newark night with Wilson Bartfield set as an eight round no decision bout and referee disputes under New Jersey boxing rules.
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Jimmy Wilde
England
Pete Herman
Olympia
Johnny Artie
Kid Williams
Dutch Brandt
Baltimore
Brandt
Jack Dougherty
Battler
Wilson-Bartfield
Newark Sportsmen's Club
Tunney
Burke
Wilson
New Jersey State Boxing Commission
Champion Man o' War in Stuyvesant Handicap
Jamaica arrives at the Stuyvesant Handicap with Man o' War, Samuel D. Riddie’s champion, aiming to win the $5,000 race at a mile. Dominique, On Watch, Irish Dream, and Brewer are among the rivals, with Dominique tested in his first start and expected to challenge the champ for a strong showing this season.
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Jamaica
Samuel D. Riddie
S.C. Hildreth
Dominique
Brewer
Man of War
Fordham Captain Joins the Giants
Rain in New York delayed the opening of the Giants Cubs series to this afternoon. Al Lefevre, Fordham University captain and shortstop, has joined the Giants after accepting the club’s terms, bolstering their infield for the first game.
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Giants
Cubs
Dodgers
Pirates
Reds
Cardinals
Yankees
St. Louis
al Lefevre
Fordham University
Lefevre
Statz Farmed Out to Los Angeles
Arnold Statz, once seen as possibly displacing Benny Kauff in the New York outfield, has been sent to the minors. Manager McGraw requested waivers earlier, but Ed Barrow of the Red Sox refused to waive, and Barrow yesterday announced the development.
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Arnold Statz
Benny Kauff
New York
McGraw
Ed Barrow
Red Sox
Esterday Barrow
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