Hoosiers Win Narrowly as Spitball Debate Heats Up
Special to the Band New York reports Merritt commenting on the spitball question. He notes that once a ball leaves a pitcher's hand it follows a single curve, with the split or high inshoot providing deception. Chesbro's use of the ball shows control challenges and wrist strain, prompting caution to young pitchers about adopting the pitch.
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New York
Merritt
Queson
Saa- Bon
Mnake
Cheshro
Chesbro
Cheshra
Derby Honors Won By Agile At Churchill Downs
Special to the 804 Louisville May 11 Agile ridden by Jack Martin carried Capt. S. S. Brown’s colors to win the thirty-fret Kentucky derby Verneeday at Churchill Downs before the largest crowd yet to pass through the gates. Agile led from start to wire, Ram’s Horn fading and Layana failing to start. The track was deep from morning rains, making the race slower than usual.
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Louisville
Agil
Agile
Sir Dixon
Ram‘s Horn
Willams
Ram
Bugle
Layana
Vespers Eight to Row at Henley In Major American Crew
The Vesper Boat Club of Philadelphia selects its strongest eight to contest Henley 1900s. Coxswain Lewis Abell leads a crew including John C. Extey, John M. Patterson, Chas. Ewing Armstrong, Frank Schellhaus, J. L. Flanigan, Edward Marsh, Mortis L. Williams, and Y Ober Johnson.
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Vesper Boat Club
Vesper Club
England
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Abell
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Arm
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John C. Extey
Pennsylvania
Paris
John M. Patterson
Rowins
Chas. Ewing Armstrong
Weapers
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Atsn
Frank Sche
Sha
Wesnera
J. L. Flanigan
Hig Agare
Navy
Rair
Lous Edward Marsh
Wooster
Eyck and
Mortis L. Wiliams
Unversity of
Poughkeep- Bie
Thursday Baseball Schedule Across Leagues
American Association features Columbus at Indianapolis Louisville at Toledo Kansas City at St Paul Milwaukee at Minneapolis National League matchups include St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston Cincinnati at Brooklyn Pittsburg at Philadelphia American League games Detroit at Boston Washington at Cleveland Central League fixtures show Grand Rapids at Wheeling South Bend at Dayton Fi Wayne at Evansville Springfield at Terre Haute
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Curtis
Beville
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St Paul
Toledo
Kansas City
Indianapolis
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Loet. Fet Wheeling Co
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Evansville
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Fort Wayne
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St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Cleveland
Wheeling
Bouth Bend
FL Wayne
Springfield
College Games Report from UIL and Purdue Series
College games data from Bvanaton UIL and Purdue listings show multiple batteries and lineups across venues including Boston Terre Haute Crawfordsville and Frankfort. Teams involved include Ames Bowerman Needham Welmer ONeil Freeman Kelly Boyd Optdell and Whit Purdue Northwestern Wabash and Creti orr with various batter placements and scores noted in fragmented OCR text.
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Evyanaville
Wayne
Freeman and Kelly
Boyd’ and
Optdell
Terre Haute
Nelson and Britt Sign for July or August Fight
San Francisco report says Jim Britt and Battling Nelson signed for a fight to be staged in the city by August 10, under the Western Athletic club with Sam Berger as matchmaker. Nelson and manager Billy Nolan depart for Philadelphia for three six round bouts against Wilie Witagerald Kid Herman and Willie Lewis.
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Ccrippe-Wrare Press Association
San Francisco
Cal
Jimmie Britt
Battling Nelson
Western Athletic Club
Sam ‘Berger
Nelson
Billy Nolan
Phrl Adelphia
Wille Witagerald
Kid Herman
Wille Lewis
Giants Face 18 Games with Western Clubs at Polo Grounds
Special to the Sun reports the New York Giants will open a tough stretch with 18 games against four western teams at the Polo Grounds, while eastern clubs have been soft. Mathewson and McGraw lead a team expected to contend for the pennant, with New York City remaining the money center for the National League.
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St. Louis
Giants
Polo Grounds
Poitier
MrGraw
Quikers
Claes
Heston
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Umicaga
McGraw
New York City
Mathewann
Mathewson
Victorie
League
Canital
Hay
Bitereth
Iron Man
Joe McGhity
Managh McGraw
Champions
Fay
Rally in the Ninth Wins for Hoosiers
Hoosiers rally in the ninth inning to beat Columbus as Johnny Carr drives in the decisive runs off Fisher and Hickey. Barrow's late maneuvering and strong defense, including catches by Schwartz and Pickering, add to a tense finish that keeps Indiana hopeful.
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Fisher
Carr
Garrigan
Joe Kelly
Barrow
Columbus
Johnny Carr
Bruce
Dass
Swinder
McGreery
Swander
Thoney
Hutswitz
Orteen
Ewander
Hickey
Osteen
Congalton
Fastield
Schwartz
Pickering
Duff
Dickey
Senators
Cromley
Tocals
Marksey
Johnny Farrell
Indianapolis
HM Oa
Om Fisher
Indianay
Kane
Sports of all sorts from a chaotic baseball collage
A jumble of baseball notes from various clubs recounts Blue Sox players and rivals. Nichols life changes with deposed status, Brain seeks release, and Nance earns further pay. Lave Gross injures his nose, Yale proposes annual East West dual games, and a cast of players including Johnny Red Reid Buddy Ryan and Kid Farmer feature in a sprawling update of the season.
Purdue boys test autos at Purdue University
Purdue will install an automobile testing plant to study fuel consumption, friction, temperature, and horsepower for cars from runabouts to large trucks. Prof. Joan R. McColl and assistants will observe efficiency and share results with manufacturers and buyers. Also noted are international cycling arrivals and boxing forfeits ahead of Grand Rapids events.
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Bun Lapayette
Ind
DOW
Purdue University At
Lafayette
Bulla & Testing
Joan R. McColl
Blo- Coll
Hie
Willie Fitzgerald
Jimmy Gardner
Grand Rapids
George Siler
Abs Pollock
Charly White
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