Earlham May Win College Meet
Track fans focus on two meets, with Earlham favored to win the state college meet at Richfield on May 15 after beating DePauw. Franklin College and others challenge, while Wabash and Rose Poly loom smaller. The state high school meet at Lafayette May 22 also promises tight competition among Indianapolis schools Shortridge and Manual Training, with Sheridan and Brownsburg strong contenders statewide.
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Maher Poor Riding Attributed to Illness
London May 11 English sporting writers criticize jockey Maher for weak finish at Chester with Belle of Belhus. Maher says neuralgia for ten days caused poor riding and he has suffered insomnia, loss of appetite, and constant torture.
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Indianapolis Blues Rally Beats Champion in Extras
In Kansas City on May 11 Indianapolis defeated Champion 2 to 1 in 11 innings after a misplayed infield by Carr allowed the winning run. Slagle held the Blues to 12 hits while Wright allowed seven, with key plays including Love scoring on a delayed double and Hallman advancing runners in the eleventh.
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Reece
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Pat Finherty
Jack Love
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Haliman
Heydler punishes belittgerent players on field incident
New York May 11 Acting President Heydler of the National League opened an inquiry into the Brooklyn Philadelphia game row between Knabe and Lennox. He ordered Knabe Lennox and Gleason to stay off the grounds pending a decision likely today.
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Lennox
Today’s Games Across Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
American Association matchups include Indianapolis at Kansas City Columbus at Minneapolis Louisville at Milwaukee Toledo at St Paul. National League schedule features Cincinnati at Boston Pittsburg at Philadelphia Chicago at New York St Louis at Brooklyn. American League games list Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis New York at Detroit Boston at Cleveland Central League sees Evansville at Ft Wayne Terre Haute at Grand Rapids Zanesville at South Bend.
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Yesterday's Scores Across Leagues
Recap of yesterday's baseball results with multiple games across major and minor leagues. Notable scores include Kansas City 2 Indianapolis 1 and Milwaukee 8 Louisville 5, plus Philadelphia 5 St Louis 1 and Brooklyn 4 Philadelphia 2. Several games listed as rain or incomplete.
Terry McGovern Coaches Brother to Victory in Ten Rounds
In Troy New York May 11 Phil McGovern of Brooklyn outclassed Willie Loughrey of St. Louis in the fastest ten round bout yet seen in this section. Loughrey endured a severe beating while Terry McGovern, present at ringside, urged his brother to exploit telling uppercuts with great effect.
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Brooklyn
Willie Loughrey
St. Louis
Grogan A. C
Corbett to Box 15 Rounds With Scroggs in Baltimore
In Baltimore May 11 Young Corbett and Harry Scroggs meet for 15 rounds before the Eureka A. C. with judges present. Abe Attell Billy Gibson and Dave Kelleher back Corbett, bets run 4 to 1 on a knockout, a full house expected at the racetrack town gathering.
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Baltimore
Young Corbett
Harry Schoggs
Eureka A. C
Abe Attell
Billy Gibson
Dave Kelleher
Corbett
Scroggs
No Hit Game Ends 17 Inning Contest in Winchester
Winchester defeated Lexington 1 to 0 in a 17 inning baseball game. Tony pitched a no hit, with Goosetree stellar in the field for Lexington. Base hits favored Winchester 7 to 0, errors Lex 8 to Win 3, Baker and Jones batters for Lexington, Tony and Horne for Winchester. Time 2 45. Umpire Wilson.
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Goosetree
Baker
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Horne
Picher
Wilson
Thunder Bolt Smith Beats Walcott In Six Round Clash
In Columbus on May 11 the local heavyweight champion Thunder Bolt Smith defeated Joe Walcott in a six round bout at the Gayety Athletic Club. It was a hard fought contest with Smith catching Walcott in the final round as the older fighter clung to his challenger to avoid further punishment.
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Thunderbolt” Smith
Joe Walcott
Gayety Athletic Club
Frankie White vs Tommy Gary Ends in Gary Victory in Chicago Bout
In Memphis on May 11 Frankie White failed to land with his left hand against Chicago’s Tommy Gary. The Phoenix club feature ended with Referee Jack Redman awarding Gary the win after eight rounds.
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Tenn
Frankie White
Tommy Gary
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Phoenix Club
Jack Redman
Uo Gary
Willets to Box Eddy McAvoy in Six-Round Philadelphia Bout
In Philadelphia on May 11 the Douglas A C will host a six round bout between Johnny Willets and Eddy McAvoy. Willets has impressed locals in the past month and has become a notable card in the Quaker City boxing scene.
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Douglas A. C
Johnny Willets
Eddy McAvoy
Willets
Butler Beats Fitzgerald in Philadelphia Bout
Joe Butler a veteran negro heavyweight of Philadelphia stopped Jack Fitzgerald in three rounds at the West End Athletic Club last night. Butler controlled the bout and had the edge in every round throughout the fight.
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Philadelphia
Joe Butler
Jack Fitzgerald
West End Athletic Club
Butler
Moran Pursues Driscoll in London for Desired Match
Owen Moran the English featherweight sails from New York to Birmingham aiming to force a match with Jem Driscoll. Moran could not secure Abe Attell for a third bout due to Attell injuring his hand before Moran's departure.
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May l.Owen Moran
Birmingham
Jem Driscoll
Abe Attell
May Wine Made From Fresh Woodruff Herbs at Waldmeister House
The notice lists May wine crafted from genuine fresh Waldmeister herbs at Schuller’s Wine House located at 210 N. Meridian Street. Also mentions Bliss Native Herbs on Washington Street and the Denison Hotel with the American plan dining room. Sunday inners offer three specialties with music.
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Woodruff) Schuller
Meridian Street
Denison
American Plan
Kelly targets Papke bout as Reynolds exits team shuffle
May 11 report from San Francisco tracks Indianapolis manager Carr trimming the roster to 36 players to fit A. A. rules. Reynolds is first cut. Shaw’s arrival forced his release. Kelly predicts a fast war with Papke, claiming a 20th round KO and seeking Ketchel rematch, while Papke reflects on past defeats and recovery.
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Perry
San Francisco
Eddie Smith
Papke-Kelly
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Los Angeles
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Willus Britt
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Cornell Crewm Corwman Quits Boat for Study
Ithaca N Y May. P Z Horton stroke of Cornell varsity crew quit rowing to focus on civil engineering studies. Horton previously held a seat in last year's varsity eight and was considered one of Cornell's most experienced oarsmen.
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N. Y
Cornell College of Civil Engineering
P. Z. Horton
Horton
Cornell
Minneapolis Triumphs In Pitchers Battle At Home
In Minneapolis on May 11 a close pitchers duel shifted in the eighth with an error and Schreck’s three bagger producing the eventual run. Columbus struck first on a walk and error, but could muster only two more baserunners after.
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Choynski to Fight Goodman in Memphis May 17
Memphis promoter announces a 133 pound bout between Young Choynski of Memphis and Danny Goodman of Chicago set for May 17 in Memphis Tennessee.
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Young Choynski
Memphis
Danny Goodman
Chicago
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