Ben Millers win national soccer title and Challenge Cup
St Louis Ben Millers, champions of the St Louis Soccer League, defeated Toro River Football Club of Quincy 2 to 0 at the Federal League Baseball Park before 12 000 fans to claim the national championship and the National Challenge Cup. The team, all born or trained in the United States, showcased faster pace and stamina against a mainly Scotch-born Quincy lineup, signaling a shift from old country style to American football tactics.
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Giants Shut Out as 17,000 Fans Flock to Polo Grounds
A large crowd packed the Polo Grounds yesterday, topping 17,000, to watch the Giants lose 7 to 0 to the Boston Braves. Despite the shutout, many fans left satisfied by a votre atmosphere and the chance to witness McGraw's team in action.
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Weafer And O'Hara Set For Armory Card Battle
Boxing night at the Armory features Benny Weafer of Norwalk and Eddie O'Hara of New York in a ten round middleweight bout. O'Hara recently defeated Packey Hannon, signaling a tough test for Weafer as local bouts Prince Hall and Dempsey Wallace provide curtain raises. Sampson vs Williams headlines the undercard with Steady Steadman vs Young De Janes and Shea vs Mack among eight round prelims. canvas donated by Stevens Model Exposition for Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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Hebrew Boys Win Two Games Sunday
Hebrew Boys win both games at Seaside park on Sunday defeating Twin Oaks 5 to 4 with Roeckowitz allowing two hits and fanning 15. Shine made a barehanded catch between second and center. The team then beat Blessed Sacrament Jr. 8 to 2 in a slow contest. They next meet Whittier Irs at Seaside park hoping to stay undefeated.
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Yale Fields Open for Sunday Recreation for First Time
New Haven Conn May 10 Yale University opened athletic grounds on Yale Field for recreation on a Sunday for the first time in its history Tennis courts track and baseball diamonds were available for unor ganized practice but no competition was allowed Undergraduates used the facilities though not as widely as expected Authorities say pure recreation should not be left idle The vote to allow the change was passed by a corporation including noted clergymen led by Rev Dr Newman Smyth of New Haven. he planned to finish work when rain stopped.
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War Profiteer Fred Faller Becomes Distance Champion
The Dorchester Club runner Fred Faller transformed by war drills, rises to national ten mile glory. He impresses after overseas service, finishing second in the Herlings Stadium marathon and outclassing top rivals in Brooklyn A A games. Antwerp prospects and marathon hopes place him among world long distance contenders.
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Olympic Golf Begins in Antwerp Course Described for Contenders
Antwerp May report previews the Olympic golf championship at Cappelinbosch, detailing a 5820 yard course with uneven fairways, bunkers, ditches, and treacherous greens. The foul weather, course conditions after spring rains, and the need for repeated play are noted for serious competitors.
Engage Evers to Pep Up Giants
John J. McGraw confirmed Johnny Evers will be coach of the New York Giants. He denied any plan to name Evers as assistant manager and said the move would not affect Christy Matthewson.
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Giants Release Ryan to Toronto in IL trade
The New York Giants sent Billy Ryan, a right handed pitcher, to the Toronto club of the International League. Ryan had played with Buffalo last season and was expected to stay with the Giants this year. He will report to Waterbury with the New Yorks next fall.
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Racing in the Dark Popular Sport in Manila
Horse racing after dark draws large crowds at electric lighted tracks in Manila. Meets run from 3 am to 11 pm on the first Sunday of each month and all legal holidays, except June to October rainy season. Entrants are native ponies, some imported from Australia, with leg restraints for jockeys on very small ponies. Rick the pony, bought for $250, has earned $35,000 in purses over the past year. Purses for big races range from $125 to $1,000.
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Yale Crew Holds Annual Election
New Haven Conn May 10 B L Hemingway 1821 of Watertown Conn was elected captain of Yale s 150 pound crew which will row in the American Henley on the Schuyl kill on May 29.
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League Standings And Results From Today’s Games
Bridgeport visits Hartford Albany plays New Haven Springfield hosts Pittsfield Worcester meets Waterbury Yesterdays scores include Cincinnati 5 St Louis Chicago Pittsburgh 7 Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 4 Boston 7 New York 0 Philadelphia over Pittsburgh AMERICAN LEAGUE Yesterday Cleveland 9 Chicago 4 New York 5 Washington 3 St Louis 7 Detroit 4
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Kramer Too Fast for Al Goullet
Frank J. Kramer defeated Alfred Goullet in two straight heats of a mile match at the Velodrome in Newark New Jersey. A record crowd packed the track and infield as thousands were turned away, and fans surged onto the track causing the races to pause briefly. Kramer has not lost a match this season.
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Yanks Sign New Catching Wonder
Washington May 10 Manager Huggins of the Yankees has signed a Jed named Hager as an addition to his catching staff. Hager had a short experience with the Red Sox at one time. Before the war he was with Mobile then went into the service. He has been here several days practicing with the Yankees and Huggins as well as his players think him very promising. Huggins has four backstops now Ruel Hannah Hoffman and the new man who is just out of his teens and a tall well built youth.
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