Ty Cobb on luck and the pennant chase in baseball
The piece argues that while luck influences baseball, teams with consistent, confident play win pennants. It cites the Athletics, Yankees, Cubs, Giants, and Dodgers, notes Yankees in West trip, and comments on Gallant performances, injuries, and upcoming series. It also covers jockey Langen's death, horse racing remarks, Yale and Harvard baseball, and golf and tennis updates.
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Ty Cobb
Cobb
Connie Mack
Philadelphia
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Jersey City Top Providence 10 to 4 in Eastern League
Jersey City defeated Providence 10 to 4 as part of a series finale. Fifteen hits battered Providence pitchers Thompson Lavender and Martini while Jersey City batters also produced steady scoring, with a decisive seventh inning. Arrival standings show Buffalo and Newark in mid table, Montreal at cellar.
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Providence
Newark
Baltimore
Jersey City
Rochester
Toronto
Buffalo
Montreal
the Tribune
Thompson
Lavender
Martini
Hofman
Butler
Esmond
Clement
Rock
Elston
Collina
Hannifan
Crooks
Hanford
Ferry
Deninger
Montreal vs Buffalo shut out 3 0 in Montreal game
Montreal fell 3 to 0 to Buffalo in a scoreless effort as Malarke Keefe and Curtis faced ligan McAllister Jones pires Stafford and Hal. The game featured six runs, eight hits, and two errors with Buffalo securing the win behind solid pitching and timely hits.
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Montreal
Malarke, Keefe
Curtisligan
McAllister
Jones
Pires
Stafford
Hal
American Association Results Summary Card
Toledo defeated St Paul 4 0. Louisville edged Milwaukee 3 2. Columbus beat Kansas City 7 2. Minneapolis matchup vs Indianapolis 4 remains incomplete.
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Toledo
St. Paul
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Yankees Beat White Sox 2–0 as Ford Extends Win Streak
New York pitcher Russell Ford earned his seventh straight victory, blanking Chicago 2–0. The Yankees moved into first place as Philadelphia dropped a third straight to Detroit. Key moments included Laporte’s sacrifice fly and Foster’s two-base hit, with White Sox baserunners stifled by Ford and strong NY defense.
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Russell Ford
White Sox
Tribune
Chicago
Chicago White Sox
Yankee
New York
Philadelphia
Detroit
Gotham Hilltop
Frank Smith
Lena
Hemphill
Abribpo Ae
Zahn
Walter
White
Chase
Feider
Laporte
Dougherty
Cree
Andil
Foster
Purtell
Austin
Kburne
Sweeney
Fayne
Ford
Hahlin
Smith
Dougherty Payne
Palls
Sheridan and
Kerin
Standings in Baseball Race and League Scores
New York defeated Chicago 2 to 0 while Detroit beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 and St Louis edged Boston 2 to 1. In the American League standings New York 25 11 .694 Philadelphia 26 12 .684 Detroit 26 16 .619 Boston 21 17 .553 Cleveland 15 19 .441 Washington 17 23 .425 Chicago 12 22 .353 St Louis 8 30 .25L National League results show St Louis at New York and Cincinnati at Brooklyn among others with Chicago 25 13 .658 New York 25 15 .625 Pittsburg 18 18 .500 Brooklyn 19 22 .463 Philadelphia 14 22 .389 Boston 35 27 .357.
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New York
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Breklin
Pittsburg
Chicgo
Ww. Pc
St Louis
Brooklyn
Johnson ousts Litle in feud over profits and fights
In San Francisco an open clash between Jack Johnson and manager George Little ends with Little’s discharge after a disputed contract he claims binds Johnson to 25 percent of profits. Johnson says no such contract exists. The spat delays a fight but Johnson proceeds with a hard training day, weighing 212 pounds. In Ben Lomond Jeffries spars with Choynski before five hundred spectators as Corbett and Choynski reconcile their feud.
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Giants
Brooklyn
San Francisco
Jack Johnson
George Little
Johnson
Little
Sig Hart
Hart
George Cotton
Marty Cutler
Dave Mills
Ben Lomond
Cal
J. J. Jeffries
Joe Choynski
Choynski
Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Stop That Fight Movement Organizes Postcard Drive
Columbus leaders including George N. Rockwell Foster Copeland and H M Blair form a group with other business figures to mail one million postcards to California Governor Gillett. The cards urge opposition to the Jeffries Johnson contest and urge action, asserting it harms good will and citizenship. Recipients will distribute and mail the cards, with church ministers not yet approached.
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Columbus
Ohio
George N. Rockwell
Western Land Company
Foster Copeland
H. M. Blair
Young Men's Christian Association
Gillett
California
United States
Jeffries-Johnson
Papke and Howard to Fight Ten Rounds in KC
Billy Papke of Kewanee Illinois and Jimmy Howard of Chicago were matched last night for a ten round bout in Kansas City Missouri on Friday June 10. They will weigh in at 158 pounds at 3 PM.
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Kansas City
Billy Papke
Kewanee
Ill
Jimmy Howard
Chicago
Beecher to meet Driscoll in Harlem featherweight bout
Willie Beecher champion of the Ghetto and Boyo Driscoll of Ireland meet in a ten round main event at the Olympic Athletic Club Harlem tonight. It is a rematch after their 10 round draw with honors favoring Driscoll last time.
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Willie Beecher
Ghetto
Boyo Driscoll
Ireland
New York
Olympic Athletic Club
Harlem
Driscoll
Veterans three cushion tournament opens at Doyle’s academy
Much interest surrounds the veterans three cushion tournament starting tonight at John Doyle’s 42nd Street academy. Entrants include Charles Cash William Crouch Corls Ullman Robert Smith Oakland Kirby and James Burke. The opening match features Cash against Crouch in a twenty five point game.
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John Doyle
42D Street Academy
Charles Cash
William Crouch
Corls Ullman
Robert Smith
Oakland Kirby
James Burke
Baseball at Polo Grounds Giants vs St Louis 4 PM
Baseball action at the Polo Grounds with the Giants facing St Louis at 4 PM. Admission set at 50 cents.
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Polo Grounds
Giants
St. Louis
Griscom Cup Rivalry Shapes Women’s Eastern Golf Week
Intercity matches for the Griscom Cup and the Wrykagyl Club invite tilt unfold this week. Huntingdon Valley hosts Philadelphia and Massachusetts with New York and Boston squads in reserve, amid lineups and past results that trace the cup’s history across Baltusrol Nassau Oakley and Atlantic City venues.
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Eastern Golf Association
Huntingdon Valley Country Club
Philadelphia
Huntingdon Valley
Massachusetts
Caleb F. Fox
Philadelphia Women’s Golf Association
Beatrix Hoyt
Boston
New England
L. B. Hyde
Metropolitan
C. T. Stout
Maud K. Wetmore
R. H. Barlow
G. H. Converse
Pauline Firth
Co. Shreve
New York
Julia R. Mix
L. BR. Hyde
Lawrence Swift
M. D. Paterson
E. F. Sanford
L. H. Hornblower
C. In Tiffany
C. W. Bendigs
Baltusrol Golf Club
Springfield
N. J
Brookline
Merion Cricket Club
Morris County Club
Morristown
Nassau Country Club
Glen Cove
Long Island
Atlantic City Country Club
Oakley Country Club
Watertown
N.J
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Wheeler
Fanny Osgood
Oakley
Adams
Atlanta City
Osgood
Nassau
Curtis
M. Curtis
L. Vanderhorf
C. F. Fox
M. B. Adam
F. C. Osgod
G. Bishop
K. C. Harig
Fall River
F. C. Gris
K. C. Harl
Fail River
Vanderck
F. C
A. P. . Oakley
Brae-Burn
G. C
K. C. Harby
Los
Sheppard Wins Monument Mile Despite Poor Running Conditions
Melvin W. Sheppard of the Irish-American Athletic Club captured the Monument Mile at Celtic Park in Long Island City amid drizzle. Abel R. Kiviat finished a yard behind, with Frank N. Riley third as weather limited times and 3,000 spectators watched rival performances across multiple events.
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Harry Gissing
New York Athletic Club
Sheppard
Toronto
W. C. Paull
University of Pennsylvania
Jack Tait
Kiviat
Riley
Robert Cloughen
Celtic Park
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J. J. Archer
William J. Kramer
Acorn Athletic Association
Frank Masterson
Mohawks
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Winged Foot Club
W. Casey
St. Malachy Athletic Club
Dan Ahearn
A. C
Robert J. Eller
New York
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National A. C
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J. Yule
Loughlin Lyceum
J. McCabe
W. J. Kramer
Acorn A. A
F. Masterson
A. Ostercal
G. Critchey
H. Burling
Newark
T. McLoughlin
Detroit Wins Third Straight From Athletics 2 to 0
Detroit tops Philadelphia 2 to 0 as Stroud allows four hits and no walks in a fine effort. Offense comes from clean hitting and aggressive base running. Cobb and Hartsel contribute in the attack while Stroud earns the win with a strong complete game.
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Athletics Today
Stroud
Philadelphia
D.jones
Hartsel
Bush
Roth
Cobb
Oldring
Crawf'd
Collins
Celeh'ty
Davis
Moriarty
Murphy
T.jones
McInnes
Stanage
Plank
Crawford
T. Jones
Perrins
O'Loughlin
Browns Turn on Red Sox in St Louis Victory
St Louis ends skid by beating Boston 2 to 1 as Lake limits the visitors to six hits. Boston loaded the bases twice but could not capitalize on Lake's sharp delivery. Two-base hits by Wallace and other miscues highlight a close matchup at St Louis.
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Boston
Lake
Abribpo Ae
Gardner
Hartzell
Lewis
Killifer
Carrigan
Collins
Boston Ee
Coast Marie Beats Princess Direct in Close Speed Way Heats
Coast Marie the little black pacing mare, ridden by James A. Murphy, won two straight heats at Speed Way Park defeating Princess Direct owned by Thomas B. Leahy. Princess Direct led early but Coast Marie edged ahead by a nose in the opening heat, then won the second heat by several lengths. Luke and Inner Guard also posted wins in other accelerated races.
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James A. Murphy
Thomas B. Leahy
Speedway Park
Marie
Princess Direct
Mr. Murphy
Mr. Leahy
RAIN DOES NOT BALK ROVERS IN HARLEM RIVER PRACTICE
On a wet windy Harlem River day a large turnout from Metropolitan Bohemian and Harlem rowing clubs practiced. The Harlem crew included Walter Manley Jack Hughes and a junior double. a junior eight coached by Captain Jack Nagle aims for the Long Island Regatta amid memorials to Charley Steinkampf. John Fitzpatrick coaches Nautilus Boat Club for the July 9 regatta on the Harlem River.
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Harlem
Walter Manley
Jack Hughes
Jack Nagle
Long Island
Charley Steinkampf
Steinkampf
Stelmkampf
John Fitzpatrick
England
Nautilus Boat Club
Bath Beach
Herlem River
Motor boats race from Philadelphia to Havana via Key West
Motor boats Berneyo Caliph Caroline and Ilys from Philadelphia to Havana arrived in Key West after Havana leg. They loaded supplies and gasoline then began the return race to Atlantic City at 4 44 p m Central time. Gypsy signaled start with Caliph leading followed by Berneyo Ilys and Caroline.
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Fla
Berneyo
Caliph
Caroline
Ilys
Philadelphia
Havana
Gypsy
Key West Harbor
Atlantic City
Yachting schedule fills the month with major races
Yachting news lists a busy June with key events across Long Island Sound. Manhasset Bay Yacht Club and Atlantic Yacht Club races on Saturday, plus Oyster Bay events and Seawanhaka 15 foot class. Debut clashes and Bermuda ocean race set for June 3.
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Manhasset Bay Yacht Club
Long Island Sound
Atlantic Yacht Club
Oyster Bay
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
Tiger Pitcher Frank Broning Released to San Francisco
Detroit announces the release of Frank Broning, a pitcher for the Detroit American League club, sending him to the San Francisco team in the Pacific Coast League.
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TIGER
Detroit
President Navin
Detroit American League Baseball
Frank Broning
San Francisco
New Motor Vehicle Bill Draws Support From Officials
Governor Hughes backing a comprehensive motor vehicle bill praised by Erick HL Elliott of the Club of America and by Terry of the New York Automobile Association. The measure aims to reform speed limits registration taxes and penalties while preserving motorists' rights and reducing abuses such as speed traps and fictitious plate numbers.
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Erick HL Elliott
Club of America
Ernor Hughes
Deus Terry
Association of Automobile
New York Mobile Association
Mobile
Terry
New York
Association of
Formobile Manufactures
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