Two Gotham Teams Shine in Baseball and a Crooked Boxing Tale
New York sports pages note the Yankees and Giants yielding strong pitching and timely hitting while Brooklyn fans dream of an All American season. A boxing fraud claim follows Burns’s London win as Palmer alleges a staged result for a side bet, exposing promoter and purse angles.
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Philadelphia
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Packey McFarland Plans Two Fights Before Retirement
Paecké McFarland the Chicago light weight will fight twice more and then retire. He has read a cattle buyer offer and will accept. He hopes to box Battling Nelson next and then chase a Labor Day date with Joe Gans. Meanwhile, arrangements are set for the Papke Ketchel match at Milwaukee Hippodrome June 1. Ketchelly has signed. O Connor and Ketchelly depart San Francisco for Milwaukee after May 9 clash with Jack Sullivan.
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Stanley Ketchell
Montana
Green Valley A. C
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Big Hippodrome
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San Francisco
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Vanderbilt Cup Auto Race Planned This Fall
An authentic statement says the William K. Vanderbilt Cup race will be held this fall with location details to be announced around July 1. Jefferson DeMont Thompson, head of the Vanderbilt Cup committee, reports sufficient entries to assure a successful event. The main issue now is choosing a course.
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Canadian golfer Lyon refuses Olympic trip over funding
George 8S Lyon, a Canadian golf champion, declines to join the Olympic team when the Canadian Olympic Committee offers only 400 for his expenses. He argues 600 is more appropriate, noting the American team plans higher per athlete spending and a large fundraising effort.
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England
Harvard Opens Spring Football Practice On Soldiers Field
Forty six candidates report for Harvard spring gridiron drills at Cambridge marking the largest spring squad. Veterans Burr Kennard Fish and Brownd practiced with the group as preparations for the season begin.
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Jeffries Fails to Launch His Boxing Arena Venture
Los Angeles May 2 Jim Jeffries backed a boxing arena just outside the city but faces trouble. Politicians limited bouts to ten rounds and Jeffries struggles to arrange matches with top fighters. Despite weeks of effort the club has not secured credible opponents or established revenue momentum.
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Los Angeles
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Jeffries
California
Kentucky Derby Run on Tuesday in Louisville
Louisville May 2 Kentucky's thirty fourth derby will be run next Tuesday at Churchill Downs. Frank Bird and Gilvedear show strong Derby form and Sir Cleges and Balbus head George J. Long’s long entry with Milford and Terah among contenders. A field of eight to ten horses is expected with Banridge and others possible starters.
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Players Ruined by Pigskin Game
An ex college football and baseball star argues football harms many athletes and ends promising baseball careers. He cites Birmingham Hayden Fultz cases, noting injuries from football threaten big salaries and shorten careers, urging players to focus on baseball in college and beyond.
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Hayden
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Brown University Star Dave Fultz Retires After Leg Injury
A Brown University football standout, Dave Fultz, retired at his athletic peak due to ongoing leg problems. He suffered a severe tackle while sprinting and has played on crutches for weeks, hindering his career.
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Smoketown Trip Proves Useless Repeats For Reds and Pirates
Rain again prevents game as Reds and Pirates return to home city. Campbell earns ring delay noted as Billy makes debut in hometown postponed by weather.
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Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League games saw Chicago and St Louis draw 2 2 in Brooklyn while Philadelphia and New York tied 3 3. American League results include Cleveland 3 2 St Louis and Washington 3 New York 2 with Philadelphia 2 Boston ?
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Rain Forces Postponement of Pittsburg Game
Weather and wet grounds at Exposition Park caused the Pittsburg at Cincinnati game to be called off. Reports from Cincinnati note heavy rain, showers, and flooded diamonds delaying play. Reds travel to Cincinnati to open a two game series, while club chatter centers on pitching depth and star players.
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Brooklyn Beats Boston 2 1 As Bates Shines
Brooklyn defeats Boston 2 to 1 with strong pitching and error plays. Bates stands out for overall contribution while Jordan hits a two base, and Seattle? Actually the box lists details: two-base hit by Jordan, sacrifice by Bates, Sweeney, and numerous fielding notes. Brooklyn improves with runs in the late innings.
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Chicago Defeats St Louis in Light Hitters Game
Chicago wins 4-2 over St Louis in a pitching heavy contest marked by walks errors and key hits. Murray drove into the right field bleachers for the featured hit while Moran handled catching duties as the clubs combined for several miscues and small ball scoring.
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Philadelphia Triumph Over New York in May Game Upset
In New York on May 2, Hitsy, Knabe, Ma gee and Doolin along with three others helped Philadelphia defeat New York. Manager McGraw and the outfielder contributed to the loss.
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