Colts Win and Move in First Position
The Cumberland Colts defeated the Braves 6 to 1 as rain interrupted play in the sixth inning at Barton. Hump Matean and C. Lippold stood out in pitching and hitting with W Marean collecting multiple hits for the Colts.
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Fuller’s Feds Fall In Opener To Y M C A
The Y M C A led by Henry Hoffman defeated Walter Fuller’s Federals 8 to 4 at South End Park in the first City Baseball League game. Flynn pitched for Y M C A and Young for the Federals, with early miscues giving a six run lead before both teams settled into solid defense. The seven inning contest featured umpire Frank B. Jenvey and a late start, with lingering rain expectations noted.
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National League Scores From Yesterday
Baseball results across the National League include New York 3 Chicago 0 and Cincinnati 8 Philadelphia 4 with Boston at St Louis and Pittsburg at Brooklyn also listed among the day’s games.
Results of Yesterday's Big League Games Briefly Told
Chicago defeated New York 3 to 1 in a pitchers duel with Mathewson matching a young Chicago starter in his first start. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 8 to 6 to take two of three. St Louis lost 7 to 4 to Boston as errors opened a big inning. Washington thrived 7 to 0 over Detroit with Ayers strong on the mound. Joe Wood returned to form in a 5 to 4 win over Cleveland. Philadelphia and St Louis game halted by thunder, tied 1-1. Baltimore edged Brooklyn 4 to 3 as a wind storm halted play and led to a chaotic finish with umpire Mannassa nearly assaulted.
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Smoky Joe Wood Wins First 1920 Start for Red Sox
Smoky Joe Wood, ace of last season’s Boston pitching staff, hurled his first complete game of the year yesterday versus the Cleveland Naps, winning 5 to 4. He began with a wild first inning, issuing three passes, but recovered and held Cleveland scoreless from the third to the eighth frame.
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Col Gorgas Addresses Graduates in Mobile
Colonel William C. Gorgas the sanitarian of the Isthmus of Panama will address the Medical School graduates at the University. Mobile honors him as its most distinguished son and civic groups prepare entertainments for his home visit.
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Engineers celebrate Columbia School of Mines golden jubilee
May 28 at New York marks the start of the jubilee events for the Columbia School of Mines. A large turnout includes alumni who could not attend in past years and will continue into commencement exercises to follow.
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Phoenix Club Arrives for Four-Game Series with Cumberland Colts
The Phoenix Club from Altoona arrives in the city to start a four game set with the Cumberland Colts. One game is scheduled tomorrow afternoon with two on Decoration Day and the final contest Sunday afternoon. Both teams are strengthened and expect a tough series, with Colts manager Russler aiming to repeat last year’s win.
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Coroner's inquest hears tragedy in Bent ley case
In Chicago on May 28 the coroner's inquest into Florence Bent ley's death near Downers Grove and Reginald Barr's suicide during the murder inquiry proceeded. While the inquest continued, Bent ley's funeral was held at her home and Warr's service was planned for today.
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Jones to Visit Alaska for Fisheries Inquiry
Dr. P. Lester Jones assistant Federal fish commissioner departed Washington for Alaska to conduct an extended investigation on the need for corrective legislation to conserve the Alaskan fisheries industry. He will prepare a report for Congress.
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Drugstore Owner Fined for Sunday Sale Violation
Mrs. Catherine V. Elliott, druggist at 603 Virginia Avenue, was arrested by Constable John Humber yesterday on Blue Laws charges for selling on Sunday and fined $22.30 by Justice John J. Dressman. She pledged to close her shop from Saturday midnight until Monday morning and obey the law.
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American League Scores and Tonight’s Games Listed
Yesterday in the American League Washington defeated Detroit while St Louis beat Philadelphia and Chicago defeated New York in rain shortened action. Today’s schedule shows Detroit at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston.
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Baltimore Federall 4 81 Louis Rain Spoils Schedule
Baltimore earns a 81 to 4 loss as rain interrupts the Federal League action and other games are postponed. Early results show chaotic schedule with limited play across venues.
Americans win big at Epsom Derby as Dubai II triumphs
Americans flock back after Dubai II wins the Derby at Epsom, with nearly 200000 pounds earned by American bettors led by Mr. Duryea. King George left London. Queen Mary did not appear due to weather. Duryea’s horse was among the top earners.
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Intercollegiate championships loom for Cambridge meet and more sports news
The article notes forthcoming intercollegiate championships in Cambridge attracting athletes from West to New England including Harvard rivals. It reports player trades among major leagues, remarks on polo, Cleveland's municipal billiard room for schoolboys, new swimming records set by Hebner McGuivray Wheatley, and A A U wrestling tourney privileges and rules. It also mentions Willie Ritchie seeking a rematch with Ad Welgast in Milwaukee.
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Wingo Stars At Bat For St Louis In Four Plate App.
Wingo, St. Louis' star catcher, went four times at bat yesterday. He hit a double and two singles, scored two runs, and recorded three putouts and three assists.
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Old Bob Fitzsimmons rails at modern boxing and a fighter’s son declines prizefighting
Frank G. Menke reports Bob Fitzsimmons blasting today’s boxers as money mad and faulting guaranteed purses for dull performances. He recalls his own era where winners earned larger share and notes his son, under 20, a gifted heavyweight, refuses prizefighting and prefers farming or a trade, a hard blow to the elder Fitz.
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Ritchie to Box White in Milwaukee Tonight
Boxing notes from Milwaukee report champion Willie Ritchie faces Charley White of Chicago in a scheduled bout tonight. The event highlights a clash between two well known lightweights in a crowded Milwaukee arena.
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Referee Gotch to Officiate Boxing Matches in Indy
Frank Gotch former world heavyweight champion will serve as referee for the Zbyszko-Cutler and Beels-Americas bouts in Indianapolis this evening and will supervise the matches in the arena.
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