Jeffries Visits McFarland Camp Ahead of Big Fight
Los Angeles July 1 Jim Jeffries weighed 184 pounds with a slight bruise rumored on Packey McFarland’s hand. Welsh trains hard while speaking boldly of beating Gans and Nelson, predicting a swift finish if Gans fights as in past bouts.
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McFarland
W. W. Naughton
Los Angeles
Cal
Dim' Jeffries
Packey McFarland
Vernon
Chicago
Jim
Packey
Jeff
Stockyards
Welsh
Venice
Irish Athletes Must Compete as Irishmen
The Gaelic Athletic Association in Ireland bars Irish entrants from Olympic events unless competing strictly as Irishmen. Notables affected include P. Connor, Hynes, Con Leahy, and Hor gan. The move could hand American athletes decisive advantages at Shepherd's Bush.
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London
Great Athletic Organization of Ireland
The
Gaelic Athletic Association
Shepherd's
Great Britain
Griffith Seeks to Buy Birmingham Minor League Club
Clark Griffith former New York Americans manager has offered to purchase the Birmingham Southern league franchise. Elberfeld currently runs the team as owner Frank Farrell considers Ned Hanlon to helm the club, with Cincinnati connections noted.
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Birmingham
Ala
Harry Vaughn
Cincinnati
Clark Griffith
New York Americans
Elberfeld
Frank Farrell
Ned Hanlon
Baseball scores and schedule from leagues today
Today's American Association American League and National League games list matchups including Louisville Indianapolis St Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Columbus Toledo Chicago Cincinnati New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Cleveland St Louis Detroit and others. Yesterday results show Cincinnati over Chicago and Boston over Philadelphia rain affects Milwaukee St Paul games.
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American Association
Louisville
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Toledo
National League
Chicago
Cincinnati
New York
Brooklyn
Phrigeelaie
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Washington
Philadelphia
Detroit
Central League
Thorp's Selections At Sheepshead Bay
The card lists horses and jockeys for Sheepshead Bay races with picks: Jacobite James B Brady Beson first race, Big Chief Rye Gretna Green second, Keene entry Coun tername Mediant third, Bailot Hessian King James fourth, Sea Welf Marathon Robert Cooper fifth, Takahira Sir John Watervleit sixth. Best bets include Big Chief straight in race two Keene entry straight in race three Sea Wolf straight in race five. New pianos $165 and up.
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Bailot
King James
Sea Welf
Marathon
Robert
Cooper
Takahira
Sir John
Watervleit
Big Chief
Keene
Sea Wolf
Jimmy Burke The Husstes Of Baseball's Rough Leader
The St Paul Dispatch profiles Jimmy Burke of the Colonels, praising his daring on field and leadership while noting his rough exterior. Burke, now a pennant hopeful, blends fearsome play with generosity, hailed as a real gentleman off the diamond.
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St. Paul
Colonels
Jimmy Burke
J. Burke
Jimmy
Flo
Burke
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
Vassar
St. Patrick
Major and Minor League Highlights From Yesterday's Games
New York defeated Brooklyn 3 to 0 on two hits and an error in a quick game. Chicago beat Detroit 2 to 1 as Crawford’s fly, the third-inning hit, drove in runs. Philadelphia edged Washington 3 to 2 after Burns’s curves trouble and Plank’s strong relief. Cleveland won 2 to 1 over St Louis with three hits allowed. Boston shut out New York as Cy Young’s no hitter helped the visitors score eight. Terre Haute and South Bend split a doubleheader. Kansas City and Minneapolis tied after 10 innings due to rain. Columbus opened series with Toledo behind timely hitting and a late substitution.
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American Association
Indianapolis
Louisville
Toledo
Columbus
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Kansas City
St Paul
Watts
Pittsburg
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
al Ag
Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
St Louis
Vanes
Detroit
Boston Boyt
York
Wetter
New Oy
Washington Aeensee
Dayton Eens
Evansville
Stand Rapids
Terre Haute
South Bend
Fort Wayne
Zanesville
Wheeling
St. Paul
Washington
Cleveland
Cy Young
Dayton
Ort Warne
Terre Vaute
Grand Rapids
Cobb
Crawford
Burns
Plank
Combs
Powell
Liebhardt
Clevelands
Niles
Young
Jack Bushelman
Armour
Springfield
Ducky” Holmes
Lincolln
Neb
Biersderfer
Nagle
Taylor
Graney
Toughs Beat Up Mike Schreck in Cincinnati
Mike Schreck boxer and Reading saloonkeeper was beaten by five or six men on Tongsworth street near Elm. He suffered cuts above the left eye and on the head, multiple kick injuries, and possible internal injuries. He was taken to City hospital for observation.
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Cincinnati
Mike Schreck
Reading
Tongsworth Street
Elm
Schreck
City Hospital
Patrol 1
Tommy Quill Bests Young Erne In Fast Bout At Armory
Tommy Quill of Brockton won by decision after 12 fierce rounds against Young Erne of Philadelphia at the Armory A A. Quill dominated late rounds while Erne fought hard but was off pace. The bout ended amid heated exchanges as seconds clashed inside the ring.
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Indianapolis Sun
Boston
Tommy Quill
Brockton
Young Erne
Philadelphia
Armory A. A
Erne
Quill
Amateur baseball seeks games with city teams
City Express and Parcel team seeks contests with any local amateur squad, Allisonville Reds preferred. Contact W Barrett at 20 E Georgia St. Sign three players for 11 year old colored team via Prospect 158. Clermont Reserves seek Sunday games. contact J Tausel’s Grocery Clermont New, ask for William Stanley. The Blakers want 18 year old state games. schedule July 4 away at several towns. address Ft Tower 617 S Missouri St or call 1899. Coca-Cola Jr s seek 15 to 11 year old teams with a permit. contact T McDermott 112 N Oriental St or call 5682.
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City Express and Parcel
Allisonville Reds
W. Barrett
Georgia Street
Johnny Gaynor
George Okey
Kretch
Clermount
J. Tausel
William Stanley
Blakers
Atlanta
Carmel
Hanley
Graham
Burke
Muffminger
Delaney
Fal- Ton
J. Gaway
Gaway
H. Manion
J. Long
Coca-Cola Jr’s
T. McDermott
N. Oriental Street
Pittsburg Tops National League In Surprise Showdown
Pittsburg holds first place in the National League standings after a late Cincinnati Chicago game. Fans in Pittsburg celebrated after learning Chicago could not overtake the lead while Pittsburg played at Bicknell Indiana. The city erupted in street celebrations as the final score arrived.
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Pittsburg
Dennant
Cincinnati
Chicago
Chieveo
Bicknell
Ind
Frankie Moore Defeats Jornay Allen in Fast 60 Bout
Frankie Moore beat Jornay Allen in a brisk 60 round bout at the Douglass Athletic Club last night before a large crowd. Both fighters appeared in excellent shape with a lively bout pace and strong exchanges throughout.
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Frankie Moore
Jornay Allen
Pilot Ladelphea
Johnny Atle
Douglass Athletic Club
Colonels Fall Before in Great Game at Washington Park
Rube Marquard pitched brilliantly for the Colonels while Ambrose Puttmann struggled for the Hoosiers in a 3 to 0 loss. A holiday crowd watched fast infield play and key miscues, Hayden driving in two runs and Marquard scoring on a center-field hit as the Hoosiers’ burying ground was sealed.
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Louisvil
Ambrose
Hoosiers
Colonels
Burke
Pee Burke
Maquard
Puttmann
Bush
Cook
Putmans
Quinlan
Betwee
Hayden
Owen
Carr
Iayden
Artd Hooke
Lush
Sqame
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Rye
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Euting
Ohio St
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Ville
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Ife
A. A
James Burke
Toughs
Mike Ohregr
Weber's
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Penn
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Tarrant Co
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Rube Marquard
Washington Parks
Ohio
Moore
Allen
Frankie Lande
Butcher-Boy
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Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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