Illinois Senate Committee Approves Boxing Bill
Springfield Ill May 1 The Illinois senate license committee recommended passage of the Carroll boxing bill. If enacted it would allow resumption of boxing under a commission similar to New York law. Senator Carroll says the bill will pass the upper house but face opposition in the lower house.
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Ill
Illinois Senate License Committee
Carroll
Illinois
New York
Burmeister Heads League President in Minneapolis
John Burmeister of Minneapolis was elected president of the Northern league yesterday to succeed George A. Barton who resigned due to ill health.
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Minneapolis. Minn
John Burmeister
Minneapolis
Northern League
George A. Barton
La Crosse Gas and Electric to Rebuild Plant This Spring
La Crosse Gas and Electric plans a nearly 150000 dollar upgrade to its gas plant this year to double capacity and expand mains. Remodeling costs about 125000, with 20900 for mains. a new water set will double output, coal trestle and brick building included. By products will gain emphasis with higher grade tar and coke quality, as coke dips to 5.50 a ton in May.
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la Crosse
Thurston Owens
la Crosse Company
Owens
Kelsey-Brewer Company
Grand Rapids
Mich
Diaz Denies Plans for Uprising in Mexico
Mexico City May 1 General Felix Diaz denies reports he plans to rise against the Huerta government. He says he will not take arms or violate the pact with President Huerta. Diaz followers urge Congress to pass a special election law for an early presidential poll. The Diaz faction names a full slate for presiding officers with Action favorable to Diaz hoped for.
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Huerta
Felix Diaz
Diaz
Congress
Chamber of Deputies
Yesterday’s baseball results across leagues reported
National League Brooklyn defeated New York 5 to 3 while Boston beat Philadelphia 2 to 1 and St. Louis toppled Pittsburg 6 to 1. Chicago won 4 to 3 over Cincinnati. American League Washington beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 and Chicago defeated Detroit 8 to 3. St Louis edged Cleveland 2 to 0. Boston and New York won. American Association Louisville 4 Milwaukee 3. Minneapolis 8 Columbus 4. St Paul 11 Indianapolis 0. Toledo 7 Kansas City 1. Wisconsin Illinois League Milwaukee 12 Appleton 5. Racine 4 Green Bay 32. Rockford 3 Wausau 2. Oshkosh 3 Madison 2.
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New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
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Cincinnati
Washington
Cleveland
Detroit
American Association
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansas City
Louisville
Minneapolis
Toledo
Oie St. Paul
ONO Racine
Rockford
Oshkosh
Appleton
Green Bay Escapees
Wausau
Madison
St. Paul
Racine
Green Bay
Today's NBA matchups at a glance
St. Louis plays Pittsburgh. Boston meets Brooklyn. New York visits Philadelphia. Cincinnati faces Chicago. Chicago hosts Detroit. Washington travels to Boston. Cleveland at St. Louis. Philadelphia at New York. Milwaukee hosts Louisville. Minneapolis at Columbus. St. Paul visits Indianapolis. Kansas City plays Toledo. Appleton visits Milwaukee. Green Bay versus Racine. Wausau at Rockford. Oshkosh in Madison.
Forest Fire Harms Loggers Around Bemidji and Remer
A destructive forest fire rages east and south of Bemidji Minnesota with heavy damage to logging firms near Remer and Lake George. A tornado like wind storm helped spread the blaze as damage is estimated up to 500000 dollars.
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Bemidji, Minn
Remer
Lake George
Bemidji
McCarty Moran Fight Fails to Stir New York Crowd
Luther McCarty, heavyweight title claimant, drew little excitement after his ten round bout with Frank Moran in New York last night. He caused a stir by entering his hotel in fighting togs and a bathrobe after the bout.
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New York
Luther McCarty
Frank Moran
Pittsburg
Togs
Pitching Duel Secures Browns 2 0 Win
Gregg and Baumgardner dueled in a tight game. Gregg scored in the eighth but Baumgardner held firm as the Browns shut out the opponent 2 to 0.
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Gregg
Baumgardner
Browns
Cubs Take Fifth Straight Contest
The Cubs defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4 to 3 as Means hit two home runs to power the victory while Washington worked 35 innings without giving up a run.
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CUBS
Cincinnati Reds
Washington
Cubs Avert Cincinnati in Fifth Straight Win 4-3
Chicago tops Cincinnati 4 to 3 as Mitchell and Bridewell homer to fuel the victory. Suggs and Clarke, Pierce and Archer behind the mound in a tight win. Cincinnati 3 6 1. Chicago 4 4 1. May 1. Bronx? Not applicable.
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Cincinnati
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Mitchell
Bridewell
Suggs
Clarke
Pierce
Archer
Brooklyn
New York
Giants
Ames
Crandall
Meyers
Wilson
Ragan
Allen
Miller
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Pirates
Steele
St. Louis Cardinals
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O'Toole
McLean
Ferry
Kelly
Simon
Watching The Scoreboard Watching The Scoreboard
Walter Johnson threw four games with only one run allowed and a 35 inning scoreless streak. McGraw was removed by Rigler as Brooklyn pressured the Giants while the Cubs beat the Reds. Pirates fell to the Cardinals. Bedient’s potential shutout vs the Yankees spoiled by Red Sox fielding. Detroit lost again.
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Brooklyn
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Rigler
Cubs
Reds
Pirates
Cardinals
Giants
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Red Sox
Detroit
Wisconsin Senate Rejects 120 Day Session Amendment
Madison May 1 The Wisconsin senate refused to concur with an assembly resolution proposing a constitutional amendment for 120 day sessions. The 18 to percentage vote split showed factions divided. Supporters favored seeking a public vote while opponents argued longer sessions ensure thorough policy.
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Wis
Senate
Assembly
Axel Johnson
Scott
Linkley
Randolph
Teasdale
Burke
H C. Martin
Skogmo
Bosshard
Husting
Wisconsin
Normal School Baseball Downs High in 7 to 5 Victory
In the first game of a series, Normal school defeated the high school 7 to 5 at the normal field. Both teams produced heavy hitting with King and Allen delivering long drives. Batteries: Normal Allen Bartels Christian and Griffin. High School King and Roeder. Umpires Weigent and Moore.
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Allen
Bartels
Christian
Griffin
Roeder
Weigent
Moore
Champion Cou Lon admits easy money after Windsor bout
Detroit May 1 Johnny Cou Lon described his win over local bantam Tommy Hudson as easy money after a five round fight at the Windsor Athletic Club that was set for eight rounds. Hudson lasted the scheduled distance though the bout ended early.
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Detroit
Mich
Johnny Coulon
Tommy Hudson
Windsor Athletic Club
Hudson
Compromise Seen in Scutari Affair at Foreign Office
London reports a compromise in the Scutari dispute with the balance of powers to join Austria-Hungary in seizing Avari in return for Sovereign’s pledge to pause further action for two weeks while negotiations with King Nicholas proceed. Berlin, Paris, and Vienna show cautious optimism as peace hopes rise.
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Nicholas
Berlin
Paris
Venona
Scutari
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Germany
Montenegro
Astria
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