Carrs Band Invades Hens Camp in Four-Game Series
Carr and his Hoosier Invaders open a four game set in Toledo on May 28 after a comeback at Columbus. Carr aims to win three despite pitching uncertainties with Indianapolis star-Hardgrove and Graham solid, Cheney to start one game, and McCarty pitched in the finale after a last minute Chenery swap. Slagle sold to Louisville and Duggan to Syracuse may leave Carr short in case of injuries.
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Cheney
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Louisville
Duggan
Syracuse
Sullivan doubts Jeffries ability to return
New York dated May 28 reports former heavyweight champion John L. Sullivan after returning from his honeymoon believes Jim Jeffries will struggle to face Jack Johnson. Sullivan argues Jeffries’ long ring layoff and past form hinder a comeback while contrasting it with Fitzsimmons’ ability to return to weight and fitness.
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New York
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
John L. Sullivan
Mauretina
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
State Fair Entry List Closes June 1 Indianapolis
Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis announces close date of entry lists for eight early closing events. Stakes include Trotting and Pacing classes with purses up to 5,000 dollars and 2,500 dollars for various divisions. Entries must be sent to Secretary Chas. Downing. no payments until day before race. Stakes close June 1. meet runs September 12 to 16.
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Indianapolis
Chas. Downing
Premier Motor Factory to Close for Race Meet
The Premier Motor Manufacturing company will suspend production for today during a busy season to allow workers three days of diversion. The break coincides with the Sunday valve-off and the Monday holiday, marking the factory’s longest inactivity in months.
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Motor Speedway
Premier Motor Manufacturing Company
Jockey Leeds Captures Four Wins at Emeryville Races
At Emeryville on Friday Jockey Leeds won four races led by Sir Angus in the mile and an eighth. His mounts faced falls from Lookout and Belisnicker while Aftermath and Cotton both faltered. Edwin T Fryer placed second to the winner.
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Leeds
Emeryville
Lockout
Cavina
Belisnicker
Aftermath
Lookout
Cotton
Sir Angus
Edwin T. Fryer
Aks-Ar-Ben
Bilpitas
Waner
Al Kaufman to Join Johnson Camp in Training
San Francisco May 28 Al Kaufman California heavyweight will join the Johnson camp and box with the heavyweight champion Johnson wears the blacksmith and has wired him to come Kaufman says he was unsure but would accept if Johnson beats Jeffries and he can learn from the champ to improve his boxing game and maintain his clean image.
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San Francisco
al Kaufman
Caliifornia
Johnson
Kaufman
Jeffries
Rickard’s Plea to Vacate Judgment Denied by Court
New York May 28 Justice Whitney in the Supreme Court denied Tex Rickard’s request to vacate and set aside a $2,200 judgment against him by Dr Corne lus G Coakley for services rendered when Rickard’s infant child suffered tonailitis in 1906. The case involves promoters of the Johnson Jeffries fight.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Cornelus G. Coakley
Justice Whitney
Supreme Court
Notre Dame triumphs as Wabash falls in late rally
Notre Dame defeated Wabash 8 to 4 in the second game of the series at Notre Dame. Bunched Irish hits powered the comeback as Notre Dame won their fourth game against the Little Giants this season. Batteries were Heyl and Ulatowski for Notre Dame and Myers and Hufine for Wabash.
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Ulatowski
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Ketchel Stops Lewis in Second Round Match
Stanley Ketchel knocks out Willie Lewis in the second round at the National Sporting Club. Lewis taunted Ketchel and traded punches, but his defense failed and his seconds had to revive him for about five minutes before he regained consciousness.
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Lewis
New York
Willie Lewis
Stanley Dacieteap
National Sporting Club
Merchants Invite Bird Men Tour for Aviation Meet
Merchants from across the state will receive complimentary passes to observe Wright and other aviators at the Indianapolis aviation meet in June 1818. The Indianapolis Trade Association plans a three day tour by interurban car and autos to promote flying and road data collection, with Carl G. Fisher leading the effort.
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South Bend
Overland Automobile Company
Overland
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Auto and Aero Club
Indiana
Carl G. Fisher
Speedway
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Columbus Takes Final Game From Indianapolis
Columbus defeats Indianapolis 5 to 2 to close the five game set. Glen Liebhardt pitched well for Columbus, guiding the Senators to victory as Columbus wins two of five in the series and prepares to open a four game series at Toledo. The Hoosiers outhit the locals but stranded runners in key moments.
Sullivan Critiques Jeffries Training Ahead of Johnson Fight
New York May 28. John L Sullivan returns from Europe praising Jeffries but doubting his training. He argues a 35 year old cannot improve rapidly and that Jeffries lacks speed and stamina. He criticizes Jeffries’ camp methods and says he may offer guidance if invited.
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Jeffries
Jack Johnson
John L. SuLlivan
Europe
Sullivan
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jeff
Johnson
John
Jack Kleinow Released to Boston Americans
New York May 28 reports the sale of catcher Jack Kleinow from the New York Americans to the Boston Americans. Kleinow is expected to report to Boston immediately.
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Jack Kleinow
New York
New York Americans
Boston Americans
Kleinow
Boston
Auto racing fears and first thoughts on danger
The piece surveys drivers thoughts before crashes, noting Ray Harroun and Barney Oldfield confront the moment of impending wrecks. It details sensations of loss of control, racing at extreme speeds, and how drivers resume competition after accidents at Speedway events.
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Oldfield
Eddie Dearne
Ray Harroun
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New York
Carroun
Harroun
Brighton Beach
Bradley
Quakers Favored After Trials In Intercollegiate Meet
Philadelphia May 25 Penn leads trials for the thirty-fifth intercollegiate A A A A track meet with 14 qualifiers followed by Princeton 12 and Yale 11. Michigan's Craig excels in sprints causing anxiety for Pennsylvanians as Harvard's Carey injury and other setbacks affect expectations. Gardner and Foster also figure in the strong field as Michigan eyes top honors if form holds.
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Yale
Harvard
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Kirjassof
Foster
Crimson
Captain Little
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Craig
Ramsdell
Pennsylvania
Gardiner
Horner
Wolverines
Premier Motors Heads to Glidden Tour With Two Stock Cars
Premier Motor Company readies two stock chassis for the 1910 Glidden tour covering 2 800 miles through 13 states. Ray F McNamara will drive the No 1 six cylinder car and Charles L Ballinger the No 2 four cylinder touring car. Harold O Smith oversees Premier party from the factory.
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Ray F. McNamara
Charles L. Ballinger
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Bret Assembly
WilkesBarre Auto Club Raises Hill Climb Funds With Medals
WilkesBarre Automobile Club plans the fifth Giant Despair hill climb on June 11. Medals sold for one dollar fund the event with 12 contests offering 2500 in prizes including the 1000 Iollenback trophy. Star Ralph De Palma may attend. eight cars and crews listed with observers prior to cross country transport for inspection.
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Griffith Fines McCabe For District Scene
Cincinnati May 28 Utility outfielder Pinch McCabe of the Reds was suspended by Manager Griffith and fined 150 dollars for causing a disturbance in the red light district. Griffith says he has word of other players doing the same and will act, with three more likely to be suspended tomorrow.
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M’cabe
Cincinnati
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Reds
Oberlin Wins Big Six Track Meet In Ohio News
Oberlin College tops the Big Six track meet with a 443 3 score in the state events while Ohio Northern 2 and Kenyon 2 place in the standings. Wesleyan 261 8 and Miami 12 also compete as Wooster 8 and Otterbein 1 show results. Chase led with 14 15 points in the meet recorded from Columbus Ohio.
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Reserve
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Ban Johnson in Cleveland Seeks End to Boycott
President Ban Johnson of the American league visits Cleveland to resolve a labor boycott against the Naps. John Mitchell, former labor leader, will arrive for a conference with local leaders as concessions are discussed to smooth the affair before the Memorial Day doubleheader. The dispute began over new stands and has grown amid club owner worry. A large number of union men want the boycott lifted to attend games.
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Ban Johnson
American League
Naps
John Mitchell
Civic Federation
Protest Against Battle In Field Denounces Panama Canal Exposition Bid
An open letter from the International Res bureau dated May 28 urges members of Congress to block the July 4 boxing bout labeled a world championship fight. It calls the event desecration of the nation’s birthday and criticizes officials for endorsing it. The group seeks wider support to oppose San Francisco as the site for the Panama canal exposition in 1815.
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International Res Bureau
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