Southpaws 10 Fight Battle for Supremacy in Snow
Minneapolis May 2 The opening game postponed by a snowstorm will be decided today starring left handers Marquard and Graham. Rivalry grows as Cantillon targets Marquard while Werden sparks chatter of two games. About 3,000 fans braved frost as Carr struck out in the second inning before the snow halted play again.
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Ring At Jamaica Stung for $25,000
R L Thomas and western followers dominated Jamaica Race Track as Light Wool won a mile and a sixteenth handicap, leading Berkeley by three lengths. Thomas reportedly earned over $15,000 from the result while bookmakers balked at betting.
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German House Team Sets Sunday Practice for Season Opening
The German House team holds a regular Brigton Beach practice Sunday morning as Manager Goessel plans to select the squad. The season opener is set for Sunday, May 10, at Anderson against the strong 999s. Contact H. C. Geisel, 1135 Prospect Street, for game details.
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H. C. Geisel
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Blackburgn Death Two Men in Same Ring
Philadelphia May 2 Jack Blackburn of Indianapolis the colored fighting wonder added two more victims to his long string in the wondup at the Ontario A C last night Blackburn boxed two men three rounds each as local promoters could not find anyone able to give him a hard six rounds The two opponents were Tommy Coleman of Philadelphia and Mark Anderson of Chicago both welterweights who suffered decisive beatings.
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Jack Blackburn
Indianapolis
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Mark Anderson
Chicago
Today’s Games across American Associations and Leagues
In the American Association Columbus visits Milwaukee, Toledo at Kansas City, Louisville hosts St Paul, and Indianapolis travels to Minneapolis. National League matchups include Cincinnati at Pittsburg, Brooklyn at Boston, Philadelphia at New York, and St Louis at Chicago. American League card has Chicago at Detroit, New York at Washington, Boston at Philadelphia, and Cleveland at St Louis. Central League games feature Terre Haute at Grand Rapids, Evansville at South Bend, Zanesville at Dayton, and Wheeling at Fort Wayne.
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Cleveland
Yesterday's Scores Across Cities Show Narrow Batting Wins
Indianapolis edged Minneapolis in a snow marked game while St Paul fell to Louisville 6 to 1. Milwaukee defeated Columbus 8 to 1 and Toledo outscored Kansas City 6 to 5 in 13 innings. New York beat Washington 9 to 4 and Philadelphia won against Boston in extra runs. Detroit topped Chicago 4 to 2 with Central League results Fort Wayne beating Wheeling 2. Zanesville met Dayton in rain and Grand Rapids won 6 to 1 over Terre Haute while South Bend beat Evansville 7 to 6.
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Young Players Draw Crowds In Early Baseball Season
The rise of young American Association players attracts fans and boosts gate receipts. Ty Cobb and Hans Wagner are cited as modern draws, with Indianapolis singled out for its influx of new talent including pitcher Marquard and the celebrated Rube who excites circuit writers and promises strong stories.
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Cobb
Hans Wagner
Indianapolis
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Rube
Young Players Highlight Across Leagues and Offers
Cards uisement praises rising talents and mentions a $3000 move to the Boston Americans for a player named Rube. It notes Bush, Davidson, Druhot, and Haydon as notable young or established figures, with Indianapolis and Columbus profiled for fresh rosters. Toledo Kansas City Minneapolis St. Paul and the Colonels are described as fielding many new or veteran players with varying impact.
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Indianapolis
The Kid He Cuts Into the Grapes Chapter Three
A world champion featherweight known as the Kid enjoys fame and luxury, drinking wine and socializing with wealthy friends while worrying his mother and brother cannot join. He earns substantial money on engagements but keeps spending, ending with a sick morning after a spree. To Be Continued.
Baseball Weather Delays Multiple 1900s Games
In 43 degree wind, Reds vs Pirates at Pittsburgh postponed at noon. New York beat Philadelphia and St. Louis defeated Chicago delayed by weather. Boston won at Brooklyn after late score. Philadelphia Athletics defeated Boston 5 to 4 in 11 innings. Cobb ejected after protest. Mullin pitched well for Detroit in 4-2 win over Chicago. Milwaukee routed Columbus with eight early errors. Toledo edged Blues 6-5 in 13 innings. Wood struck out ten for St Paul 1 0 victory over Louisville. New York beat Washington 9-4 as Essick and McBride played key roles. Elberfeld spiked, Newton hit by pitch.
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Louisville
Essick
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Washington
McBride
Elberfeld
Newton
Reserves clash with Shamrocks at Brighton Beach Sunday
Amateur baseball notes the Reserves face the Cincinnati Shamrocks Sunday at Brighton Beach with ex-Red Noodles Hahn likely to pitch for the visitors. Also a double header: White Sox vs A B C s at Northwestern Park. Managers recruit top semi pro players. Lyle Neuer promotes a juvenile league with three teams already aboard.
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Alabama Street
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Barry Stopped Advance Of X10 McCoys Champ
Jim Barry halted the young knockout prospect Jim Stewart in under five rounds at Billy Elmer's club. The 21 year old Stewart, facing his first major league opponent, showed grit but failed to land his best punches. Barry delivered a decisive right hand from the knee to end the bout in dramatic fashion.
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New York
Billy Elmer
Jim Barry
Elmer
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Stewart
Ideals Seek Games With Local 15-Year-Old Teams
The Tiger Lilies have renamed themselves the Ideals and seek contests with any 15-year-old teams in the city or state, preferably Nationals or M. L Juniors. Address John Forestal, 1018 W North Street.
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