Cleveland Star Clocks In On Home Run Pace In 1920
Chicago May 15 News reports Tinite and New York sluggers surge toward a homer record. Cleveland’s Wernie Shineon leads American Leaguers with a .414 average after 20 games, 29 runs and 5 bases. Detroit’s Joe Teckson close behind at .397 with 31 hits and 45 bases in 70 at bats. Batting and base-stealing leaders cited include Roth of Washington with nine steals, Nicholson of Pittstown leading the No Hall League at .455 in 12 games, Hornsby and Lebourgeois near .414. Hech and Roush listed among home run leaders. Williams and Ferterson tied for dingers.
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New York
Talay
Wernes Shneon
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Cleveland First
Aman
Joe Teckson
Detroit
Relt
Johnson
Tuckson
Rothie Roth
Washington
Ty Coub
Hias
Nicholson
Pittstaret
Roger Horns
St. Lou Star
Lebourgeau
Philadelphia
Mex Flack
Chitaco
Wiliams
Ftertson
Hech
Rousch
Cincinnati
Neale
Bt. Lewis
Hach
Standings And Results From The League Action
Brooklyn 5 St Louis T Cincinnati 4 Philadelphia Chicago 7 Boston 4 New York Pittsburgh postponed Games today include New York in Pittsburgh Brooklyn in St Louis Philadelphia in Cincinnati Boston in Chicago Washington Detroit 8 Chicago New York rain St Louis Philadelphia wet crown Cleveland Boston rain
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Keston
Delaney A Leading Light Welterweight Contender
Cal Delaney, who recently defeated Eddie Fitzsimmons, is urged by manager Jimmie Dunn to be recognized as a top light welterweight. Delaney’s resume includes bouts with Ritchie, Mitchell, Walger, Bendier, and Pinky Mitchell, and a London inter-allied meet loss to Johnny Basham. Dunn also promotes bantam Carl Tremaine, who knocked out Franke Mason after a brief feud with Jimmie Wide.
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Cal Delaney
Eddie Fitzsimmons
Jimmie Dunn
Delaney
Ritchie
Mitchell
Walger
Bendier
Pinky Mitchell
London
Johnny Basham
Dunn
Carl Tremaine
Franke Mason
Mason
Jimmie Wide
Haciand
Mighty Atom
America
Steel League Trades Two Players Amid Outlaw Circuit Moves
The Steel League added Earl Potteiger from Martford via Worcester in a trade and took Gus Garella, a league favorite, to the East. Rob Messenger of Pittsfield also moved, while Dan O Nell chased news from Bethlehem. The piece questions why convention delegates are chosen in a primary context.
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Steel League
Earl Potteiger
Martford
Worcester
Gus Garella
Rob Messenger
Pittsfield Utfit
Dan O'Nell
Beth-lechem
New boxing rules lengthen Philadelphia bouts to eight rounds
Philadelphia director of public safety James T. Cortelyou unveils a code allowing eight round bouts to curb stalling and enforce weigh in. New measures restrict attendants, require in ring glove donning, ban kidney blows and smoking, prohibit white costumes, limit medical coaching, and bar gambling with penalties and hospital donations for infractions.
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Director of Public Safety
Philadelphia
James T. Cortelyou
Volue
Cortelyou
Manazer
Distinction Dominates Six Furlong Jeffersonville Purse
At Churchill Downs on May 16 Louisville, Distinction won the Jefferson-Ville purse, a six-furlong sprint for three-year-old fillies, by eight lengths over Frivolity. Alula finished third as Distinction led from the start, widening her advantage to the wire while Frivolity held second most of the way and Orlova faded to challenge for third.
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Jefferson- Ville
Churchill Downs
T. C. McDowell
Frivolity
Alula
Ami
Orlova
Boxing Association Needed In Country
Boxing needs a national governing body. Mike O'Dowd lost to Johnny Wilson in Boston with Wilson weighing 160 pounds, above the middleweight limit, yet no title transfer was declared. O'Dowd claims no legal champion status, while Wilson offers a rematch with no room for error.
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Nce
National Boxing Association
Mike O'Dowd
Boston
Johnny Wilson
Wilson
O'Dowd
Mindievelght
Jungle uniforms for Missouri team
Columbia Mo May 13 The University of Missouri football team will wear a new and distinctive Tiger uniform next fall. A football outfit including uniforms costs about 3000 dollars and has been ordered by W E Meanwell director of athletics. The Tiger uniform features striped stockings striped jersey sleeves and a new head gear never used here.
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University of Missouri
Tiger
W. E. Meanwell
Racing Season Opens In New York Tracks
Racing season opens at Jamaica track with nearly one hundred horses entered across six events. The Paumonok Handicap for three year olds and upward at six furlongs features $5,000 added value and a dozen strong entrants aiming for the prize.
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New York
Thelittle Jamaica
Brooklyn Dodgers Outlast St. Louis in 14 Inning Tilt
In Brooklyn May 18 the Dodgers defeated the Cardinals 4 to 1 after 14 innings of tense pitching. Marvin Goodwin and Burleigh Grimes locked in a classic duel before Goodwin faltered with two out in the 14th, allowing four Brooklyn runs on four hits and three errors. The marathon game drew only a sparse crowd but showcased extended play and a crucial Brooklyn victory.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
Robins
St. Louis Cardinals
Marvin Goodwin
Burleigh Grimes
Goodwin
Brooklyn
Legal methods may be used on jumpers
President Dan ONeil of the Eastern league says he will pursue legal measures to stop players from jumping to the Steel league. He traveled to Bethlehem, Pa, to meet leaders of the rival group and seek return of the three players who have already left.
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Dan O'Neil
Steel Ieague
Bethlehem Pa
Ridgewood Hat Tog Seeks Lightweight Class Bout
Terry Clinton, a Ridgewood hat tog, claims a welterweight title claim and wants a lightweight bout with top fighters. Recently discharged from the Army, he boxed on a recruiting tour with Buck Crouse. Clinton notes victory over Patsy Haley and believes he can beat Johnny Dundee Willie Jackson and Georges Papin if given a chance.
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Ridgewood
Patsy Haley
Haley
I Trench
Harvard Winners to Get Straw Hats
Harvard runners who place first or second in the Cambridge track meet against Yale will receive a fine straw hat, a prize announced by the Harvard Co-operative Society. The Harvard freshmen will also clash with Yale freshmen at New Haven.
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Yate
Harvard Co-operative Society
Yale
New Haven
Carpentier and the Battle Instinct in Classic Fights
Parisian idol Georges Carpentier recalls his toughest ring clash with Hombardier Wells, a knockout battle that tested his will to rise. The piece chronicles famed fighters like Battling Nelson, Eadie Hanson, Tommy West, Rob Fitzsimmons, Tom Sharkey, Gus Rubiin, and Jim Garbett, highlighting the enduring edge of fighting instinct in championship grit.
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Georges Carpentier
Hombardier Wells
Hombardier Salty
Wells
Carpentier
Kingdom
Battling Nelson
Auerlio
Herrerra
Nelson
Young Corbett
Eadie
San Francisco
Terry McGovern
Philadelhia
Hanton
MecGovern
Tommy West
Tommy Ryan
West
Ryan
Rob Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Ruby Robert
Tom Sharkey
Gus Rubiin
London
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Jim Garbett
Jeffries Ble
Corbett
Massachusetts to Have Boxing Regulation Expanded
A new Massachusetts bill for state supervision of boxing was reported in the House. It creates a director of boxing appointed by the governor for a three year term, limits bouts to ten rounds, and requires licenses, bonds of five thousand dollars, and a ringside physician. The program includes city licensing with director approval and a stricter regulatory framework. The article also notes upcoming matches and results from Newark and Milwaukee bouts, highlighting boxing headlines and performances.
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Boston
House
Committee On Ways and Means
Industrial League Opens Its Season at Seaside Park
Industrial League baseball opens with Locomobile Co. vs Sinzer Mfg Co at No. 1 diamond Seaside Park and American Chain Co. vs Manning at Maxwell Moore Newfield Park. Eastern Malleable Iron Co. vs American Graphophone Co. on their new field. Games start at 3 PM. American Chain faces Poli of Hartford tomorrow afternoon.
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Locomobile Co
Sinzer Mfg. Co
American Chain Co
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Maxwell & Moore
Newfield Park
Eastern Malleable Iron ‘Co
American Graphophone Co
Poli Outfit
Hartford
Resolute Braces Rough Seas Ahead of America’s Cup Defenders
The sloon Resolute tested in twenty five knot winds and rough water off Narragansett Bay, racing out to Hot Island and back. A mainsail leech stretched but no major damage. a new club topsail and taller yard nearing completion for the vessel preparing to sail to New Haven for rival Vanitic.
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Brt
New Haven
Elvere
Narragansett Hay
Hot Island
Graded Handicaps at Pimlico Highlight Yesterday
Baltimore May 15 The Pimlico Graded Handicaps showcased three all furlong races drawing classes A V and B. Winners were St Quentin Ralco and Glen Light as the program closed. The system aimed to let poorer performers face similar rivals with higher weights while better riders handled top horses.
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Pimlico
Old Hilltop
St Quentin
Ralco
Glen Light
Maryland Jockey Club
Unbeaten Eights Set for Yale Princeton Regatta
Princeton and Yale crews prepare for the Lake Carnegie triangular regatta at 5:30 p.m. after trials. Yale, 25 rowers, trained on the lake mornings and afternoons, with Coach Nichols pleased by the showing. Corbett faced a hard blow in an old boxing story, enduring effects for months.
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N. J. Atay
Lake Carnegie
Yale
University Cottage Lab
Elis
Privderes
Eastern League Schedule Notes and Results
Eastern League games in Pittsfield were affected by rain with postponements. Scanton and Sweatt faced Tillman and Jordan in the Albany vs Pittsfield matchup as Bridgeport played Hartford and Waterbury faced Springfield with Worcester at New Haven and Sunday games listed.
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Albany
Pittfield
Scanton
Sweatt
Tillman
Jordan
Bridgeport
Hartford
Waterbury
Springfield
Worcester
New Haven
New Har
Waterbo
Edo
College Golf Returns Boosted by Top Players
College golfers rally after a 1911 dip as players like Robert Z. Jones Jr Perry Adair and J Simpson Dean lead a revival. Harvard alone drew sixty applicants for varsity and fifteen for the reserve squad signaling increased college interest and expanding team participation across many schools.
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Collese
Robert Z. Jones, Jr
Perry Adair
J. Simpson Dean
Harvard
Siressman
Yankees to Move Home Field Next Season
New York Americans owners informed the American league club they must seek a new venue for home games. President Stoneham and Manager McGraw met in Pittsburg and ordered vacating the current field after paying 65 000 yearly rent. Colonel Huston said construction of new grounds would begin late this summer, aiming for a modern baseball plant.
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New York Americans
New York
England Sees High Cost End
West Hartlepool England May 15 Signs of a decline in freight rates and a rise in commodity costs are seen by Sydney Hoes large shipowner and president of Hartlepool Chamber of Commerce. He says one third of the world tonnages idle due to transport workers' indiscipline.
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Hartlepool Chamber of Commerce
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