Kilbane recalls Attell bout and plans for Crequi title fight
Featherweight champion Johnny Kilbane recounts the 1912 title clash with Abe Attell, the Frush bout in Cleveland, and the pre fight controversy over out of town judges. He previews a June 2 defense against Eugene Criqui at the Polo Grounds and hints at farm life and upcoming installments.
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Women Bowlers Meet in Indianapolis Aims for 1924 Tourney
The Indianapolis Women's Bowling Association convenes at Hotel Lincoln to plan bringing the national tourney to the city next year. President Mrs. Harry C. Geisel says Indianapolis has a strong chance, as the meeting hears from Mrs. Zoe Quinn of Chicago, head of the national association, with the session set for 7 p.m.
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Chicago Wins Big Ten Tennis Title as Merkel Claims Singles Crown
The University of Chicago clinched the Big Ten tennis championship in Chicago on Saturday. C. C. Merkel of Michigan defeated Benard Wilson of Chicago in the singles final to secure the title.
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Athletics Rise Sparks Tight American League Race
Philadelphia Athletics revive pennant hopes as the American League tightens with the Yankees and Athletics leading the pack. Giants hold a strong NL edge while Reds and Cardinals face injuries. Cy Williams of Philadelphia powers toward a home run mark with eighteen.
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A. B. C. S and Cubans Close Series Today
The A. B. Cs were to meet the Cuban Stars this afternoon in the last game of the series at Washington Park. The locals won a doubleheader Sunday with a 4 3 comeback in the first game and a 3 0 shutout in the second. Jeffries left hurt. Newsom relieved. Shively, Cooper key in wins.
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Decoration Day Golf at Country Club for Mayer Cup
Country Club golfers may compete for the Mayer cup, gifted in 1906 by Charles Mayer Sr. The match play event is over eighteen holes with full handicap and can be played in the morning or afternoon.
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Independent and Amateur Ball Highlights and Schedules
The Selmier baseball team defeated Smiths Valley 7 to 4 at Smiths Valley with strong fielding and Pierson’s pitching. Multiple teams request games for May 30 and Decoration Day. contact Drexel 1790, Carl Klaiber, Gus Fleming, Webster 3171, Lincoln 1672, Belmont 3647, or other listed contacts for schedules.
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Baseball standings and schedule for American Association and leagues
The page lists standings for American Association teams Kansas City St Paul Louisville Columbus Minneapolis Milwaukee and Indianapolis with win totals and percentages. It also notes games today including St Paul at Col at Minn and Louis at, while American and National League pairings show Boston Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburg and Cincinnati with scheduled matchups.
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Yesterday's Results From Baseball Scores Across Leagues
Recaps show Louisville and Kansas City in a 2 to 1 finish, Columbus, Minneapolis, and Toledo with varied innings results. New York beat Washington 14 to 7, and Boston toppled Cincinnati 5 to 2 with key hits from Behan and Head amid a multi-city slate.
Saturday's Results Mil Indpls Clev Bloodied Scores
Saturday results show multiple professional games with city matchups. Notable scores include Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 5 and Kansas City 7 Louisville 4. Detroit 9 Toledo 3 and New York 10 Philadelphia 8 appear, among others.
Butler Tackles Big Ten Teams In Final Schedule
Butler faces Chicago University today and Wisconsin Tuesday in two Big Ten baseball games to close the regular schedule. Two post season games are set at Danville Kentucky with Centre College on June 12 and 13. Butler defeated Purdue Indiana and Ohio State this spring while Illinois beat Irvington.
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Golf Rule Clarification On Moving Opponents Ball And Casual Water
The text explains that touching or moving an opponent's ball while searching in long grass does not incur the usual stroke loss. It also states that if a ball enters casual water in a hazard, the player may drop behind the water with a one stroke penalty, keeping the entry spot between the player and the hole.
College Baseball Saturday Results Across Several Schools
Notre Dame edged Iowa 3 2 in a tight matchup. Ohio State beat Northwestern 7 1 while Wisconsin shut out Minnesota 2 0. Princeton overwhelmed Harvard 15 12 with Yale 8 and Cornell 5 also noted. Army 8 defeated Manhattan College 7, Georgetown 4, Fordham 6 Holy Cross 4. Toronto 7 beat Hobart 2, Navy 17 routed Delaware 8, St Johns 15 over Washington 6, Dartmouth 7 Brown 3. Salem 5 over Seymour 4. Ben Davis 15 and Imperials Indianapolis 10 Selmier Tower 7. Smith Valley 4. Huntington 8 toppled Kalamazoo 0.
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Indians Return Home For Rest Before Twin Bill Wednesday
After a 15 game stretch across five cities the Indians rest at home for two days before a doubleheader with Louisville Colonels at Washington Park. Manager Hendricks plans a Tuesday workout, with players free the rest of the off days to attend Speedway trials.
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Barnyard Golf Stars In Form In City League Play
Ten matches are scheduled across five courts in the City Horseshoe Pitchers League tonight. Leaders The Carfields face Northwesterns at Riversde as the chase tightens with several teams aiming to climb the standings.
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Zev Emerges As Belmont Favorite After Withers Win
Zev’s victory in the Withers Stakes positions him as the most feared horse in the Belmont field. Skeptics had doubted him as a one race horse, but the win makes him the pick of the 38-horse entry at the Derby distance. The Toboggan race will raise Zev’s burden to 119 pounds against older rivals, with others like Mad Hatter and Snob II also carrying heavy weights.
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Bud Taylor and Sheppard Ready for Ten Round Bantamweight Show
Boxing fans in Indianapolis anticipate Bud Taylor the state bantamweight champion facing Johnny Sheppard in a ten round main event at Washington Park Tuesday night. The Mitchell Club quarters were packed as Taylor and Sheppard trained, with both planning light workouts to finalize preparations. Other prelims include Joe Peggalina versus Benny Levy, Jimmy Dalton against Jackie Barnhart, and Maxie Epstein meeting Dan Carson. The card begins at 8:30.
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Notre Dame Takes Thrilling State Track Meet Title
In Lafayette Indiana on May 28 Notre Dame edged Wabash 43 to 41 1 3 for the state title at Stuart Field Four records fell including the discus javelin broad jump and mile relay Gray of Butler tied the 100 yard dash record Robbins of Wabash shared high point honors.
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Franklin College to host Hanover on Decoration Day
Franklin Indiana May 28 The Franklin College baseball team will meet Hanover here on Decoration Day The Baptists defeated Hanover in the first game of the series
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Qualifying Closes as Speedway Hosts Rainy Trials
Drivers push to complete qualifying for Wednesday race as Tommy Milton set a four lap record at 108.17 mph in an H C S special. Eight cars qualified on Saturday with many top contenders halted by rain and the Duesenberg team promising to be ready for the start.
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Culver Crew Wins Scholastic Regatta Title
Culver Military Academy team from Culver Indiana defeated Episcopal Academy over a mile race on the Schuylkill to win the Aner Rowing Association regatta for scholastic honors in Philadelphia.
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Major Homers Yesterday From Baseball Stars
Cy Williams of the Phillies hit a homer as did O’Connell of the Giants and Meusel of the Yankees. Giants tied 1-18, Yankees 1-2 in their games.
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