31 May 1911
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Newspaper
Medicine Hat News
Location
Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada
Date
May 31, 1911
Page
1
Giants cling to a one game lead with Cubs Phillies and Pirates in close pursuit as May closes. The piece notes a heated NL race, urging all clubs to push for the June climb and keep pace with the early leaders.
Eddie Collins writes in Pearson's Magazine about Hal Chase fooling Ira Thomas with a squeeze play signal. The tale recalls Chase's nose touch cue used against Thomas during a game when Thomas was catching for Philadelphia and Chase starred for New York.
Genoa May 31 Roland Garros the Free French aviator now leads the Paris to Turin race. He reached Pisa this evening and will stay there until dawn before continuing to Rome.
In a New York race on May 31 I Kohlimienan of Finland finished half a mile ahead of Sweden's Gusta Judstrom in 1 07 1 25. Jim Crowley of the Irish American A C was third and Traut of Columbus, Ohio, fourth. Henri St Yves and Tom Longboat the Canadian Indian, withdrew at the seventh and twelfth miles respectively.
Sunstar by Sundridge wins the Derby at six thousand five hundred sovereigns for foals of 1908, finishing ahead of Stedfast and Royal Tender in a field of 26. Sunstar had earlier won the 2000 Guineas, with Lycaon absent today, and was ridden by George Stern for Captain Forester with trainer Morton.
London reports a world heavyweight title fight being arranged between Jack Johnson and Bombardier Wells in a twenty round affair staged by Hugh McIntosh at his new club. Terms not released, but Johnson has signaled willingness to fight Wells, potentially this fall.
Billy Lauder traveled to Saskatoon last night to face Kid Gazins in a ten round boxing match on the first of June. The bout features a colored pugilist and marks Lauder's major challenge on the road to regional titles.
Polo enthusiasts and society folk gathered at Meadowbrook Club on Tong Island for the opening match of the international cup contest in New York. The tournament will run through June 7.
The best polo talent from Britain and America compete for the American Challenge Cup now hosted in the United States. The British team, from the Hurlingham Club, is led by Captain Hardress Lloyd with royal input in selection. The American squad is led by Harry Payne Whitney with Meadowbrook players among their ranks. The match marks a major international polo event as Whiteney’s team defends the cup after bringing it to the United States, with England aiming to reclaim it on American soil.
On May 31 at Oricket Lenton, Surrey defeated Gloucestershire by an innings and 51 runs. Worcestershire beat Sussex by nine wickets. Kent defeated Northampton by ten innings and 66 runs.
In the Hebert Croncartt case Madam Glouratte’s attorneys filed an inscription asking the appeal of the annulled marriage to be heard June 12. The suit concerns Emile Hebert and Marie Anna Clouarte whose union was voided by Judge Laurendes under Arch bishop Bruchesi’s ruling that no valid marriage existed due to Protestant minister Tibermarke officiating. Hebert’s counsel said he has not decided whether to consent to the June 12 hearing. Stratford report notes Rev Carman of the Methodist Church rejected the No Temere decree and defended the validity of marriages performed by Methodist ministers.
Quebec reports arrival of over five thousand immigrants by six steamers on May 31. About three quarters head for the west. The season's arrivals exceed all records by 34 percent so far.
Plymouth May 30 Andrew Carnegie, arriving for an interview, said the American Senate would endorse the reciprocity agreement with Canada though the majority would be smaller than expected.
From royal relatives in England France Austria and Italy a multitude of gifts were received at the royal palace in Madrid to honor King Alfonso and Queen Victoria on their fifth wedding anniversary. Their 1906 marriage united the king at twenty and Princess Victoria Eugene of Battenberg who was about twenty.
A four ship American battleship squadron now in Copenhagen will depart for Stockholm tomorrow after a six day visit.
Isaac Smith died May 28 at the general hospital at age 87. The Masons have charge of the remains and will send them tonight to Didsbury for burial.
Sanitary conditions in the city are described as very satisfactory by Sanitary Inspector Crissall. Citizens are noted to keep premises in good shape while a sharp lookout will be kept for health ordinance infractions.
The police made no arrests last night to break the routine of police court. Magistrate Kealy had nothing to do this morning at City Hall.
The regular monthly meeting of the Hospital Ladies' Aid will be held tomorrow June 1 at City Hall. The start time moves to 4 o'clock from 3 o'clock.
The license commission meets in Calgary tomorrow to consider three applications for another license in Bassano. A man’s idea of ethics of flirting is a lie and a fig for the truth.
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