Bridgeport Beats New Haven 8 to 1 at Newfield Park
Bridgeport defeated New Haven 8 to 1 at Newfield Park to move into first place in the standings. Five singles a walk and a sacrifice bunt produced five runs as Brown pitched for New Haven while Lennon held the visitors to few hits. Orr Grimes and Martin starred in key defensive plays and Grimes logged several putouts in the fourth.
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Ray Grimes
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Eastern League Report From Hartford and Nearby Cities
In Hartford Worcester plays Worcester with Batteries Fish and Redmans Cox and Damm limited by 0 5. Pittsfield hosts Springfield with Batteries Schlesser Ferguson Jenson Wilder while Brazil Snover Prediger Jordan contribute. Albany Waterbury and related matchups noted with Williams Shinault Scanlon Horn Fikerie. Schedule includes Bridgeport at New Haven Waterbury at Albany and Springfield at Pittsfield.
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Cox and Damm
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Waterbury
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Hat priced high sparks buyer’s scorn
A quip-filled exchange mocks a hat’s $100 tag and trims worth only a few dollars while a bemused shopper asks if any cooks are available, prompting a punchy line from the anteroom.
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Boston Transcript
Wyoming Scores In Stake At Jamaica
The Garden City Selling Stake at Jamaica featured Wyom ing by Richard T Wilson winning by a length and a half over Crystal Word with Thrift third. Crystal Ford closed late, while Thunder storms won the prior Newtown stake for Wilson and trainer Healey. Sunnyland shocked by 30 to 1 in the Manhattan stakes, racing four lengths ahead of Assume and Jack Mount.
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Phillies Win on Hits in St. Louis
In St Louis on May 19 the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Cardinals 1 0 as the Cards were held to two hits. A fifth inning triple by Stenkel and a Dilhoefer wild throw produced the lone run for Philadelphia.
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Few Entries Cause Derby Cancellation at Readville
Boston May 19 The $10 000 American Derby scheduled for the Grand Circuit meeting at Readville in August has been called off Entries closed ten days ago and were too few to justify renewing the classic race which had been a feature before the war
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Readville
Secretary Baker defends no political prisoners claim
Secretary Baker told a Socialist convention committee that the army has no political prisoners. He said 57 detainees are charged with specific military offenses and will be reviewed individually for potential release. The delegation highlighted Carl Heasier’s case, which Baker promised to study like others. Building permits totaling 20 50 were issued by the city’s building commissioners for multiple garages dwellings and renovations across several streets. Modern morality contrasts with the apparent bluebeard reference in the closing remark.
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Baker
Socialist Convention
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Man o War Wins Preakness in Record Time
Man o War, the three year old son of Fair Play, won the Preakness at Pimlico in track record pace 1:38 15 for the mile. Upset finished second, Wildair third, with Man o War earning 25 000 to boost career winnings to 197 210.
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Wildair
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Tulane Plans Tour Through the West
New Orleans May 19 Tulane University of Louisiana will undertake a new schedule for Southern football teams next fall with trips to the Middle West and likely the East. Tulane will meet Michigan at Ann Arbor on October 30 in a game that marks a rare meeting of the Yost team with a Southern opponent.
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Tulane
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Ann Arbor
Lamont Returns to Princeton Varsity Crew
Princeton New Jersey May 19 Captain Roger Lamont rejoined the varsity crew at No 6 after an injury sidelined him this season Lamont is likely to stay in the boat raising Chisholm to captain of the junior varsity and moving to the second boat the shift to bolster the crew.
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N. J
Nassau
Roger ‘Lamont
Peckinpaugh Seeks X Ray Report On Shoulder Injury
Roger Peckinpaugh visited the Yankees downtown office Monday seeking an X ray report for his injured shoulder. He was hit by a ball in batting practice Wednesday, affecting his throwing. Charley Frank left with a young catcher as the Yankees discussed Hager with an option to recall.
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Charley Frank
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Southern Association
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Huggins
Hager
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Jack Ryan
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Capitol
Yachts Start Racing Friday for America's Cup Trials
Resolute and Vanitie begin six race series on Long Island Sound off Bridgeport and New Haven as prep for trials next month to select a defender for America's Cup. Skippers drill crews and test sails while both boats show improving speed and anticipate past victories.
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Vanitie
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Bridgeport
New Haven
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Narrazanadt Bay
Robert Emmons
Charles Francis Adams
Herreshoff
Syracuse Seeks Lajoie As Manager And Player
Negotiations with Napoleon Lajoie for the Syracuse International League Club to manage and play first base were opened by President Ernest C. Landgraf. Lajoie, a former star second baseman, is considering the offer after guiding the Toronto club in 1918 and the Indianapolis team the following year.
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Ernest C. Landgraf
Syracuse International League Baseball Club
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Toronto International Club
Indianapolis American Association
Golf Widow Quips About Husband's Handicap
A terse bystander remark frames a witty exchange about a husband's golf habits and the widow's teasing response. The dialogue captures social humor around marriage and leisure.
Director turns misfortune into comedy on set
A director recounts a stunt where the hero fell from his horse during a scene and explains he turned the mishap into a comedic moment. Dialogue includes reactions from Baldhead, Mamma Willis, and a judge remarking on material limits.
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Substitutes Named for Johnny Rose in Armory A A Card
George Proto of New Haven faces Young Christie of Hartford in a preliminary at the Armory A A tonight. The main event pairs Soldier Lawson of New York and Knockout Pallitz of New London with Lawson training for the scrimmage. Sailor Munghy is set to meet, while Tony Ferguson and Leo Johnson duel Terry O Connor of Hartford.
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Soldier Lawson
New York
Benny Weafer
Palitz
New London
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Pallitz
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Tony Ferguson
Leo Johnson
Terry O’conner
Hertford
Dempsey Fighting Carpentier Contingent on Draft Trial
Los Angeles May 19 Jack Dempsey will sign to defend his heavyweight title against Georges Carpentier days after his San Francisco draft evasion trial if he is acquitted Dempsey's manager Jack Kearns said after talks in New York with M Decamps and Jack Curley Dempsey faces trial June 7 and a European venue is deemed unlikely.
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Georges Carpentier
San Francisco
Jack Kearns
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Carbentier
Mays Needs Work As Yankees Focus On Spring Rehab
Yankees manager Miller Huggins downplays Carl Mays spring struggles saying the pitcher lacks work due to a slow start and weather and that he will soon regain form. A brief injury and Jacksonville move delayed Mays, but he is expected to be ready in a few days and prove his effectiveness once he powers up his underhand delivery. Women folks complain that as their skirts get shorter the bills for em get longer.
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Yankees
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Huggins
Mays
Jacksonville
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Penn coach urges athletes to make Olympic goal
Philadelphia May 19 Lawson Robertson coach of the University of Pennsylvania track team outlines training rules for the season urging athletes to aim for the Olympic Games. He emphasizes sacrifice discipline rest and a strict honor system including no smoking in or out of the dorm, early bedtimes, measured meals, and regular cheerfulness as keys to success.
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Philadelphia
Lawson Robertson
University of Pennsylvania
United States
Cyclists Plan Level Antwerp Olympic Road Race
American cyclists set for an 108 mile road race in Antwerp on August 12 as part of the Olympic games. The course is largely level with mostly cinder or dirt segments and limited cycle paths beside brick roads. Dutch army bicycle troops will guard the route amid limited bombardment in the region.
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Brass City Fans Target Waterbury Manager In Sunday Furor
Waterbury manager Jed Daley faced harsh crowd reaction at Brassco Park as Brass City supporters panned him in right field on Sunday. The episode, described as unusual in the circuit, led to rumors Daley would quit managing, which were denied. Daley reportedly avoided Sunday games, while locals wonder why fans blame him despite his recent five hits in two days.
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Brassco Pilot
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Brassco
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Jud
Cobb Steals Home After Three Bagger
Detroit offense keeps rolling in Philadelphia as Hellmann and Dykes homer again driving a 7 run total. Cobb steals home following a triple into right field in the win over the Phillies.
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Detroit
Hellmann
Marathon Running Will Shorten Life
Alfred Shrubb, famed Oxford Cambridge coach, warned at a Philadelphia banquet that marathon running harms health and will shorten an athlete’s life by years. He urged American youth not to pursue long distance contests, citing strain on muscles, heart, and organs.
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Alfred Shrubb
Oxford Cambridge
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