Hoosiers Fall in Morning Tilt to Toledo
In a cool misty Monday opener 2,500 fans plus nearly 1,000 newsboys watched Hoosiers lose to Toledo 0. Manager Carr mixed batteries Lindaman Higgins for Indiana and Boice Abbott for Toledo as chill and Cusack umpired. Delahanty drove a grounder with Elwert to Freeman and Williams Bing reached center, but runs were scattered across innings as Toledo claimed a 0-0-0-0-0-0-1-2-0 tally through nine.
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Toledo
The
Boosiers
Carr
Lindaman and
Higgins
Boice
Abbot
Chill
Cusack
Delahanty
Elwert
Freeman
Williams Bing
Spencer
Hick- Yaan
Williams
Hayden
Rune
Sullivan
Hinchman
Secord
Hallman
March
Hickman
Butler
Boire
Lewis
Lindaman
Abbott
Einert
Murch
Willame
Nickimun
Delehanty
Land
Hobinson
Lane
Short
Hall
Indianapolis
Erin & Hayden
Eeeenews
Stpee
Aeemsaee
Bowerman
Torth Eenee
Eeeseeer
Pewee Eeereree
AB Sullivan
Shad Nwwneas Hinchman
Seenseee
Sen Tt
Dee Butler
Ace
Tee Ewer Erene
Saccascees Robinson
Race Results from Montreal and Philadelphia Athletic Meet
Race results from Montreal May 28 feature multiple horses with odds and times, pleasing and other runners noted. Philadelphia intercollegiate meet on Franklin Field reports winners in events including one mile, shot put, hurdles, high jump, 100 yards, and two mile with times and places.
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Philadelphia
Franklin Field
P. J. Taylor
Cornell
Pennsylvania
Taber
Brown
J. Hayes
Harvard
Joseph Horner
Michigan
Dean H. Waite
Syracuse
E. H. Coy
Yale
J. R. Kilpatrick
G. A. Chisholm
D. M. Dwight
Princeton
J. P. Long
J. K. Lewis
J. W. Burdick
E. P. Palmer
Dartmouth
Berna
D. C. May
F. W. Ally
W. W. Green
Records Fall At Speedway Final Day Races
The closing day at the Speedway produced new milestones as Harroun in the Marmon Wasp won the Wheeler-Schebler trophy with a 200 mile time of 2 46 47.4 lowering the Atlanta record by Chevrolet. He also ran 150 miles in 1 02 16. Aitken set a ten mile mark in 8 08 08 while Oldfield in the Knox sixty logged five miles at 4 03 44. A serious accident injured Lytle, the American car driver.
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Lytle
Harroun
Chevrolet
Buick
Atlanta
Robertson
Johnny Aitken
Barney Oldfield
Knox
Roun
Marmon
Aitken
Merz
Wilcox
National Lynch
Jackson
Clark
Wiliam Clifton
Dawson
Willie Lewis Bout Set for Ten Rounds in New York
A planned ten round bout featuring Willie Lewis is scheduled to take place before a local New York club on May 27. Present arrangements indicate the event will be held as a formal boxing card with Lewis as the headliner.
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New York
American Entries in English Derby Stir London Holiday
Thousands of patriotic Americans in London back Belmont's Merry-Task and Whitney's Homburg-Blue Girl colt ahead of Wednesdays Derby. Lemberg and Neil Gow lead the field with strong wagers on Charles O'Malley and Greenbach. King George's turf support boosts interest as Derby day becomes a major holiday with over 150 entries but expected field settles at 18.
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London
Belmont
Merry-Task
Whitney
Lemberg
Neil Gow
Charles O’malley
Greenbach
King George
Edward
George
Britons Back Welsh Over Packy In 20 Round Title Fight
In London on May 30 Britons favored Freddie Welsh to win the British Lightweight championship over Packy McFarland in a 20 round bout at the National Sporting Club. Both weighed in at 133 pounds at 2 pm. McFarland made weight but Welsh struggled to reach it.
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London
Freddie Welsh
Packy McFarland
National Sporting Club
McFarland
Welsh
Churchill Downs to undergo major improvements in race facilities
Churchill Downs in Louisville announces at least 25000 in improvements under Col M J Wivn. Upgrades transform the betting ring offices paddock and add an exclusive grandstand for horsemen trainers and patrons. The roof viewing area will extend to the main grandstand providing an unobstructed paddock promenade.
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Louisville
Churchill Downs
M. J. Wivn
Robinson Traded For Two Players In Milwaukee Cincinnati Deal
Kansas City May 80. Manager McCloskey completed a deal sending Rabbit Robinson who has long played short field for Milwaukee to Cincinnati in exchange for infielder Charles and pitcher Cantwell.
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Kansas City, Mo
McCloskey
Rabbit Robinson
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Charles
Cantwell
Saylor Donahue Title Bout Hailed In Peoria Wager Rush
More than $5,000 is slated to be wagered on the Thursday fight in Peoria between Young Saylor of Indianapolis and Young Donahue of New England. Saylor, a former featherweight now fighting as a lightweight at 136 pounds, must make 138 for Donahue. He returns to Peoria after his mother’s funeral and will bring sparring partner Jack Morgan to prepare.
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Peoria
Young Saylor
Indianapolis
Young Donahue
New England
Peoria Sports
Saylor
Pekin, Jr
Donahue
Speedway
Jack Morgan
Harvard Favorite Over Cornell in Charles Regatta
Boston May 30 Harvard was a slight favorite for the big regatta with Cornell on the Charles Monday. Harvard varsity boats average 178 pounds while Cornell average 173, but Cornell carries greater age and experience. The race was set for 4 p.m. with ten shells taking part in the preparation paddle.
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Boston
Mass
Harvard
Cornell
Corneil
Crimson
Wiltse Out Of Game With Injured Arm
New York report says Giants southpaw Wiltse sustained a serious pitching arm injury while practicing on Saturday in Brooklyn. Surgeons feared a dislocation and he will be out of action indefinitely, compounding recent pitching woes for the Giants alongside Ames’ arm injury.
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New York
Wiltse
Giant
Brooklyn Grounds
Ames
Wiltie
Giants
Harroun Wins Marmon In Record 150 200 Mile Race
Harroun drove the Marmon No 32 to victory in the Wheeler Schebler trophy race setting world records for 150 and 200 miles. Lynch in the Jackson finished second and Aitken in the National third. A Buick driven by L Chevrolet placed fourth. Harroun’s time was 2 46 31 with one pit stop and a wide lead.
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Jackson
Lynch
National
Aitken
A. Chevrolet
Louis Chevrolet
Buick
Harroun
L. Chevrolet
Bob Burman
Har
Crowded Latonia Stable Space Shapes Derby Prep
Latonia track in Cincinnati faces severe stabling congestion as 250 horses are already housed with more arrivals daily. Secretary Maginn must decide on 25 head requests from H G Bedwell and others as an anticipated 1000 horses seek space for the upcoming Derby week and Latonia meet. More spectators are expected than in any prior Latonia season.
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Latonia
H. G. Bedwell
New York
Maginn
Bedwell
Beswell
Louisville
T. 8. Childs
Sabath
Chicago
K. Hughes
Ford Wins Another Despite Walks in Senators Loss
New York May 30 Ford of the Yankees walked nine Senators in the first game but the visitors were beaten 3 to 1. Only two hits were made off Ford.
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Ford
New York
Yankees
Senators
Return match bet tied to Knight Hanlon bout in Milwaukee
A $1000 side bet was posted to bind a return match between Phil Knight and Jack Hanlon if Knight, currently in Milwaukee, accepts. Knight was disqualified here for alleged fouling of Hanlon after Hanlon replaced Devlin, who was also knocked down by Knight in the same ring.
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Memphis
Tenn
Sorfeit
Phil. Knight
Jack Hanlon
Knight
Milwaukee
Hanlon
Devlin
Four or Five Dudes Among My Acquaintances
A Chicago News item notes a witty exchange between a pretty widow and an innocent maid. The widow remarks on others’ knowledge while the maid replies that she knows “one thing or two.” The brief dialogue hints at social circles and playful banter.
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Chicago
Todays Games in Baseball Leagues
American Association features two games Indianapolis at Toledo and Louisville at Columbus plus Milwaukee at Kansas City and morning and afternoon Minneapolis at St Paul fixtures. American League includes Detroit at St Louis Washington at New York Chicago at Cleveland Phila at Boston. National League shows Cincinnati at Pittsburg New York at Philadelphia St Louis at Chicago Boston at Brooklyn Central League hosts Daytona at Fort Wayne Terre Haute at Evansville Zanesville Grand Rapids at South Bend.
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American Association
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Oledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Kansas City
Milwaukee Wren
Pet Chica
Cincinnati Beeees
Pittsburg
Louis
Philadelphia
Boston Sete
Brooklyn
American Teseur
Lgat
Pet
York
Detroit
Boston
BSL
Washington
Eanden
Cleveland
Neers
Chicago
St. Louis
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Philebae
Cincinnati
Daytona
Fort Wayne
Terre Hatte
Evansville
Aeelay
Zanesville Grand Rapids
South Bend
Yesterday's scores across leagues and teams
In the American Association Toledo beat Indianapolis 7 to 4 while St Paul topped Minneapolis 4 to 2 and Columbus 3. In the Lon American League St Louis defeated Cincinnati 40 to 2 and Chicago 2 while Pittsburg 1. Cleveland 4 beat Chicago 3 and Detroit 13. Other results include Wheeling 43 points and Brassville 4 with Terre Cata 0.
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American Association
Toledo
Indianapoli Kansas
Sakes
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Columbus
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Detroit
Cena
Wheeling
Brassvilla
Terre Cata
Visitors flock to Jeffries camp in Rowardennan
Scores of boxing fans crowded dusty lanes to Jim Jeffries training quarters in Rowardennan Cal as he staged an exhibition day. He rose early and trained with weights rope and bag after a cold plunge and breakfast. Holiday traffic swelled with visitors arriving by bikes and cars under oppressive heat.
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Roward Ennan
Cal
Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Jeff
Black Champion Consents to Do Hard Work at Camp
SAN FRANCISCO May 30 Jack Johnson the colored champion engaged in outdoor training this morning running sparring and baseball drills. A large crowd gathered by noon and pressed for more, prompting Johnson to remove his sweater and join in real gym work with confidence and playful energy.
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San Francisco
Jack Johnson
Jack
Johnson
Morning Game At Kansas City Milwaukee 1 0
Rain halted the game between Kansas City and Milwaukee after a 1 0 score. Batteries Manske Marshall Essick Ritter. In Columbus Louisville and Columbus combined for a 4 3 final with Decannier Ritchie Pietz Packard Carisch pitching and catching duties.
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American Association
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Manske
Marshall
Essick
Ritter
Columbus
Louisville
Decannier
Ritchie and Pietz
Packard
Carisch
National League Box Scores From Brooklyn Philadelphia and Pittsburg
In Brooklyn Boston 2 to 1 with Brooklyn advantaged by a two run top of the ninth. Frock and Graham shared the Battery duties with Bell and Bergen for Brooklyn. In Philadelphia New York 2 to 5. Drucke Myers Foxen and Doom did the catching. In Pittsburg Cincinnati 7 to 4. Spade McLean Adams Gibson and Clarke supplied the hitting and fielding for the victors.
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National League
Brooklyn
Boston
Frock and Graham
Bell and Bergen
Philadelphia
New York
Drucke and Myers
Foxen and
Doom
Pittsburg
R. H.E
Cincinnati
Spade
McLean
Adams
Gibson
Anderson and Clarke
Boston Morning Game Batterymen Shine Amid Mixed Marks
In a sparse Boston morning recap the Batteries Coombs and Thomas plus Cole Smith Arrelanes Carrigan are listed with varied scores. A New York morning game shows Washington and New York with a cryptic 0 to 0 sequence and Sweeney noted. St Louis and Detroit clash with a string of digits and names including Oberlin Street Ford wash and Stephens, suggesting a disjointed box score fragment.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Coombs
Thomas
Cole
Smith
Arrelanes
Carrigan
New York
Washington
Sweeney
St. Louise
Detroit
St. Louis
Essa Croos
Oberlin and Street
Ford and Wash and Stephens
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Hoosiers
Tribe
Figgins
Robinson
Orth
Cnnter
Butle
Montreal
Square Deal
Johnny Wise
Miss Cesarion
Vardoe
Virginia Maid
Rosa
Babble
Sabo Blend
Boneband
Coon
Ned Carmack
Pearl Point
Giovanni Baggio
St. Deniola
P. J. McCarthy
Bronte
Vardos
Abe Mooding
Bally Castle
Dr. Young
Many Colors
Irwin W. Diggs
Autumn King
Tanner
Dr. Crook
Perry McAdow
Precis
Alta McDonald
la Fayette and
Imboden
Willie Lewis
Stanley Ketchel
Wheeler Schebler Trophy
Ray Harroun
Saylor-Young Donahue
Cambridge Carmen
Harrout
Track and
B. W. Maginn
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