AIN Interferes With The Redlegs In Good Shape
Rainy weeks leave the Redlegs in uncertain form. Billy Campbell shines on Sunday, showing top pitching form and improved control. Umpire decisions and a new ball rule affect game length and hitting, with Cardinals exploiting the club’s early schedule.
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Americans in the Lead in Derby Betting
Belmont owners’ Seasick Ir. and Norman III lead the betting as Americans dominate the scene. Seasick Ir. arrives from France for the Epsom Derby with 15 to 2 odds, while Norman III. Mountain Apple and other rivals hold 7 to 1. August Belmont leads owners with nearly $30,000 in six weeks winnings. Richard Croker and Lord Roseberry follow. Danny Maher tops winning jockeys list.
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W. K. Vanderbilt
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Scoring Fragments From Late Night City Matches
Nashville hosts Atlanta 2 1 as a tight finish echoes across Birmingham where Birmingham 4 Montgomery 5 and Mobile 4 New Orleans 1, with Stone Rock Memphis 6 leading Little in a scattered results update.
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Palmer Fight Fix Allegations Stir Boxing Gossip
Neail disputes a Palmer letter accusing Burns of arranging a fake side bet. He claims Burns does not trust anyone with $2,500 and says the Dublin syndicate expelled Palmer and Burns for betting schemes. Billy Nbail endorses the denial and calls the allegations a lie.
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Giants Stride Sparks Postseason Hopes On Manhattan Isle
New York Americans lead as Giants close in with rising confidence after a rough start. Giants bail out at Marlin Springs, then rally with improved hitting as fans forecast big things for the club.
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Batting Sacrificed for Team Work Says 1900s Players
Players under Frank Chance argue that team needs outweigh individual slugging as National League champions emphasize collective victory. Managers like Clark Griffith praise Stahl and Ball as useful substitutes while elberfeld recovers, noting early career adjustments toward run production over pure power.
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League debut sparks Doyle's breakout hits
In his fourth game of the season Doyle delivers a strong breakout, striking first in the league and driving in two runs with a second single and another RBI, after Donlin challenged him to perform.
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Battling Nelson Buys Livermore Ranch for Wine Biz
Battling Nelson purchased a sixty five acre wine growing ranch near Livermore California for fifteen thousand dollars. He plans to move there, build a home, and pursue a steady income in the wine business while potentially buying the Livermore Baseball Club. He criticizes Burns as the real fighter behind boxing schemes. Elberfeld prepares to travel to New York under trainer Mike Martin while recovering from leg wounds.
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Renewal of bicycle racing at Newark Velodrome opens tonight
A diverse field of professionals and amateurs will race on the new six-lap track at Newark Velodrome. Key riders include Frank L. Kramer Iver Lawson and others as the opening meet features two professional and three amateur bicycle races and a five mile motorcycles event. The Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park next Wednesday dominates racing talk with a $10,000 stake and a large potential field drawn from 55 nominees.
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Burns Losing Favor in British Box Standoff
English fans doubt Tommy Burns will face Jack Johnson as Burns demands a $30,000 purse. Johnson already challenged Burns in London and holds solid ground while Burns insists the full amount or nothing. Rumors of a $15,000 offer surface, but Burns seeks control, risking his standing as the English scene grows restless.
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Casting Club results at Dayton Gun Club grounds
Wind hindered accurate work as 14 members cast at Northern Kentucky Gun Club. Hits were recorded at distances from 60 to 80 feet with one-half ounce accuracy, listing scores for Fisher Hutching, Lampe, and others across distances and totals.
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Ketchel Stops Sullivan In Twentieth Round At San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel knocked out Jack Sullivan in the twentieth round at the Golma Arena San Francisco in a hard fought bout. Sullivan showed grit but Ketchel consistently outboxed and outpowered him finishing with a wave of body blows. Sullivan, Boston, fought bravely but could not endure the relentless pace.
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Polly Prim Wins Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs
Polly Prim defeated The Minks and Pinkola in the Clark Handicap at Churchill Downs on a pretty day with a heavy track. Dark Night caused the day's surprise in the third race with Al Muller second and Colonel Bob third as crowds enjoyed racing in Louisville on May 9.
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Atkin Wins Montague Stakes in Jamaica Race
Jamaica May 9 Jack Atkin the 13 to 20 favorite won easily the Montague Stakes at 11-16 mile. Restigouche fell in an upper turn and nearly caused a spill. Trance won the Rosedale Stakes at 4% furlongs by eight lengths.
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Miles advances to final in amateur court tennis
Eustace Miles defeated E B Noel at Queen's Club in the semifinals of the amateur court tennis championship by three sets to none with scores 6 4 6 5 6 0. Miles will face W H Pennell in the final on May 13, and the winner meets Gould of New York for the title on May 16.
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Dooin Leads National League Amid Batting Salvo
Dooin retains the lead in the National League as Wagner and Lumley fade from the list while Ganzel tops the Reds with a .300-plus mark. Cincinnati drops a 8th inning decision to St Louis as Ganzel trips, but Beebe and Wein start strong for the Reds.
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Naval Academy wins dual track match over Annie University
In Annapolis the Naval Academy defeated Annie University in a field and track meet by 7 to 5. Three academy records were broken during the competition.
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EDS Lose AM Doubtful Decision Starts Rally to Victory
The article notes a rally led by McCloskey ending in victory amid doubts after a start by EDS. Beebe delivers a strong performance while weak hitting and poor base running contribute to the defeat. Yesterday’s results include St. Louis 3 Cincinnati 1 and other scores across the league.
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