English Ted Lewis Agrees to July 4 Canton Bout with Griffiths
English boxer Ted Lewis accepts a July 4 title bout at League Park against Johnny Griffiths of Akron after a £5 forfeit is mailed. Lewis must weigh 135 pounds at 10 a.m. The promotion emphasizes the Griffiths Lewis clash as the holiday headliner in Ohio, with other potential bouts discussed.
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Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
New York
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
League Park
Hisanager
James Johnston
Gil Strapp
McKinney
Jernie Strapp
al Doty
Doty
Griffithsewis
Witch
Ohio
Baseball Scores and Standings Amid Weather Delays
The major leagues saw a mix of tight finishes with six wins by one run and four by 3 to 3. The Yankees climbed to tie the Indians chase by defeating the White Sox while the Red Sox beat the Cardinals. The Giants and Dodgers won. several players earned hits including triple by Walter Johnson and notable triples by Chase and Veatch, with multiple players contributing across teams.
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Rue
Accre
Yankees
Cleveland Indians
Chicago Sox
Boxton
Real Hard Luck Ex-Champion Found By Pitcher Mills
Report notes Spring Axle Co team in local shop league chasing a comeback after pitcher Mills, a leading speed merchant, has dropped three starts and the Axlemen trail. Three losses by one run, two nine in the ninth, threaten a late surge with Timkens Sheet Steel and Bergers in pursuit. Willie Ritchie aids Billy Gibson in South America as he enters two fights against Ted Lewis and an unnamed opponent.
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South America
Spring Axle Co
Mills
Axlemen
Timkens
Sheet Steel
Bergers
Sit Mills Havn’t
Axtomen
Willie Ritchie
Billy Gibson
New York
Big Aumorer
Ted Lewis
Rariden In High Circles In Baseball Spotlight
Former Cantonian William Rariden stars as catcher for the New York club in the National League. He shows a .312 average with 29 hits in 93 at bats across 32 games and seven RBIs while maintaining a strong defensive role for Tener’s squad. William McKechnie, another ex Cantonian, plays third base for the Giants with a .267 mark and 22 hits in 120 plate appearances.
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Wiliam Rariden
New York
Wituins
Rariden
Tener
William McKechnie
Giants
Yankees Pitcher Ray Caldwell Injures Thumb in Training Camp
Ray Caldwell of the New York Yankees injured his thumb at spring training in Macon Georgia when carving his initials. A sharp slip of the knife cut into the top of his left index finger delaying his spring start. The incident underscores the risks of tampering with unfamiliar tools during workouts.
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Ray Caldwell
New York Yankees
Macon
Watkins to Pitch for Baileys. Zandt Leaves Berger Team
Veteran southpaw Rube Watkins has agreed to play with the Bailey team of Cleveland for the remainder of the season. Zandt is benched as Roy Doty moves into the eligible line amid roster changes.
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Bailey
Cleveland
Gergi
Baseba
Berger
Zandt
Roy Doty
Zendt Wis
Dane Tsenna Nok Hae
Bot and
Cramer
Auto Duel in Chicago Sees Ne Palma and Resta Prepping Derby
In Chicago on June 6 Ralph Ne Palma and Dario Resta, both Italians, prepare for a 260 mile auto derby next Saturday unless unforeseen events intervene. Their cars the Mercedes and the Peugeot have qualified and will race, with tickets indicating potential differences between them.
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Chicago
Ralph Ne Palma
Dario Resta
Mercedes
Iimue
Erie reports Bradley seeks Erie manager post
In Erie Pennsylvania on June 6 William Bradley former Cleveland American League player asked to be released to interstate rescue as a potential successor for the Erie team manager role.
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Erie
William Bradley
Leonard Prendes bout canceled in New York
Billy Gibson, manager for Renny Leonard, announced cancellation of the Leonard Prendes match slated for New York on Wednesday night after a roughly 260 dollar gap between offer and demand was not bridged.
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New York
C Co
Billy Gibson
Renny Leonard
Leonard-Prndes Renin
London Fight: Smith Defeats Curzon for Light Heavyweight Title
Dick Smith from England won the light heavyweight championship by defeating Harry Curzon on points to claim the crown and the Lonedale belt in a Monday bout in London.
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London
Dick Smith
Pugist
Fngliud
Harry Curzon
Offer For Feather King Battle in Baltimore
Henry Rietzer manager of George Chaney frames an offer to Featherweight champion Kilbane of 16000 dollars for a 20 round title fight in Baltimore. A 1600 dollar win bonus, police protection, 122 pound weight limit an hour before the bout, and referee chosen by three reputable newspaper men are proposed as terms. Rietzer pledges to assume financial risks to secure the match.
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Baltimore
Henry Rietzer
George Chaney
Kilbane
Bietzer
Chaney
Wan aw and at Contest ative Mie to cancellation by a local club
Local club Noakers announces an open date for Sunday and says they are ready to meet any club. Managers are asked to call State pacne 2716-AL for arrangements.
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Noakers
Local News Shop League Sees Theft Lead Grow
The Daily News shop league reports 64 stolen bases from the weekend action. Schneiters leads with five thieves on his list. four others each have three stolen bags. Names include Tabellien Kuiis and Jown son of Sheet Steel. Maloney and C. S GA players also feature in the tally. Saturday’s second-row play begins a new round.
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Laeseladt Tenn
Daily News Shop
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Jim ‘Tinskena
Fwd
Bs Seecinh
Schneider
Teague
Ind
Paar
Schneiters
Tabellien
Kuiis
Jownson
Philly
Panhandies Loom Over Central Ohio Baseball Scene
Local report notes Panhandies lead Columbus by four wins as Jenny starts at inside role. Messer collects three hits in a game last Saturday including a home run, highlighting Cantonians and the team’s fall form amid regional chatter.
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Central Ohio
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Greentown Open Free Towns Baseball Team Update
The Greentown Open free town baseball team seeks 11tke for Switdaya and lists contact via Bell phone, New Vetl in exchange. A Schekehe for the Beacon is hein cam Pletal. Last Sunday Akron defeated Ureontown in 12 innings.
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Ureontown
Women at Goi MANCHESTIER Essex golf meet leaders
At the Essex Country Club the women competed in a credal play event. Inna Misa Harriet Curtin led the field with 86 strokes on the links, four behind British golfer Mrs W A Gavin who was runner up in the personal championship that year.
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Misa Harriet
Curtin
Borat Club
Ted
Fielea
Credal
Essex
W. A. Gavin
Clarendon Defeats Garfied 5 to 2 in League Park Opener
Clarendon tops Garfeld 5 to 2 in the first game of the best of seven series at League Park. G. Miller limited Garfeld to four singles while Clarendon’s offense produced six hits and led after seven frames. If needed a third game will be played Thursday with Garfeld aiming to even the series.
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Tarendon
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Carfield
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Tosers
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Garfeld
Greminger
Miller
Mallorie
Kentinger
Pinte
Théodon
Moorehead
Bhackston
Pollock
Cub
Famous Speakers and Players in Baseball History
The article muses on famous speakers and famed players like Joe Jackson, Tris Speaker, and Ted Williams figures in baseball. It contrasts Jackson and Speaker in hitting and leadership, noting Speaker’s broader winner status while Jackson’s superiority varies by era and league.
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