Golf and Tennis Face War Time Championship Pause
The national bodies consider suspending championship golf and tennis due to war, prompting concern that interest may wane, though players will continue to compete locally and support the Red Cross. Notable stars like Guimet and Evans are highlighted as maintaining high levels of play. Harvard football prep follows, with key players returning and others not returning.
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New York
United States
American Red Cross
Army
Navy
Francis Guimet
Boston
Jerry Travers
Chick Evans
R. Norris Williams
William Johnston
Griffin
Throckmorton
Behr
Harvard Names Leo H. Leary as Field Coach Again
Harvard football in Cambridge becomes confirmed as Leo H. Leary will return for another season in the same role after serving as field coach last year.
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Cambridge
Mass
Leo H. Leary
Harvard
Arbiter Johnson urged to settle White Sox no hitter dispute
In St Louis May 19 Ban Johnson may decide a scoring mixup over a game where Buck Weaver had the only hit. The scorer initially credited Ernie Koob with a no hit game. after pressure from Fielder Jones and Chicago reporters, the ruling changed to a hit, triggering a league inquiry.
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ST. Louis
Ban Johnson
Buck” Weaver
White Sox
Ernie Koob
Johnson
Jones
Chicago
No Rewarded Effort in Plant and Animal Interactions
It is a recognized principle that plants and animals do not expend effort for others. Fruit pulps around seeds directly benefit the seeds or aid germination when passing through animals.
Casimiron edluts Tree Bears Long-Running Santa Barbara Fruit
The Casimiron edluts tree bears the white sapote, a sapote biano fruit, hardy in southern California. Specimens near Los Angeles have fruited regularly for over 25 years, and a Santa Barbara tree is believed to be about a century old.
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Casimiron
California
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Saprophytes: mushrooms to yeast feed on decaying matter
Scientists classify mushrooms toadstools Indian pipes snow plant and baker's yeast as saprophytes. These plants subsist on humus and dead organic matter, with some edible some poisonous and others harmless but unpalatable.
Trapshooting Allures Fans With Steady Sharpshooter Drive
The article details trapshooting’s appeal and the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of Trapshooting. It covers beginner experiences, equipment, and the thrill of hitting targets, plus the rise of team competition among 58 clubs and monthly meets for the trophy. It lists clubs across Nebraska, Virginia, Texas, Illinois, Rhode Island, and more, andProfile of Newcomb, a top trap shooter in Philadelphia, with his wins.
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Interstate Association
Pittsburg
Shelton
Neb
Grand Island
Berryville
Front Royal
Dallas
Tex
Fort Worth
Omaha
New Columbus
Columbus
Intestate Association For
Janesville
N. Y
Gun Club
Syracuse Rendering Company
Eastwood
N. Y. Madison
Wis
Gu Club
Stoughton
Ansley
Broken Bow
Thornburg
Young Kipheny
McKeesport
Bay City
Mich
West Side
Sagview
Gofftown
N. H
Manchester
Hampton Roads
Newport News
Norfolk-Portsmouth
Military drills in major leagues to aid wartime baseball
New York May 19 Military drills may save big league baseball if all sixteen teams drill through the season as war looms. American League clubs led the way, and National Leaguers regret not adopting the plan. Hardware of fitness and morale from drills may keep players at work, as sports bolster both body and mind during war.
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Cambridge
Harvard
Ogunquit
Yale
Harte
Soolidge
Captain Cadman
George Caner
Joe Harris
Bill Snow
Wheeler
Eddie Casey
Ralph Horween
Princeton
Tom Thacher
Robinson
Murray
Felton
Johnson
The
Crimson
Mr. Newcomb
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Maplewood
United States
New York
Ban Johnson
France
America
Coombs Aces Longest Ever 24 InningGame for Athletics
Colby Jack Coombs, star pitcher for the Athletics and later a Brooklyn Dodger, recalls his record 24 inning game on September 1, 1905 against the Red Sox. He won 4 to 1 after 24 frames with 18 strikeouts, and his resurgence with the Dodgers is noted alongside his mentorship of Leon Cadore.
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Giants
Colby Jack Coombs
Athletics
Brooklyn Dodgers
Jack
Coombs
Boston Red Sox
Jumbo Harris
Sox
Dodgers
Wilbert Robinson
Connie Mack
Leon Cadore
Dodger
Cadore
Robby
Wilbert
Dodgers Rally Past Cardinals 6 to 1 in Brooklyn Victory
Dodgers top Cardinals 6 1 as Cadore shines and Steele exits early. Stengel and Miller spark offense with hits while Cadore allows no runs after early trouble, securing Brooklyn win and moving them ahead in the NL race.
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G. Miller
Stengel
Hickman
Gonzales
Cutshaw
Cruise
Hornsby
J. Miller
Steele
Watson
Hortsman
Pierce Nothing
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cadore
O'Day
Harr'son
Phillies Edge Cubs In Eleventh Inning Win
Philadelphia defeats Chicago 5 to 4 in extra innings as Killifer and Paskett hit late in the eleventh. Fifty thousand fans witnessed a brilliant finish with key plays from Cravath, Stock, Whitted, Niehoff, and Luderus.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Cravath
Bancroft
Williams
Niehoff
Luderus
Ancroft
Whitted
Oeschger
Mayer
Mate
Lavender
Levender
Ty Vaughn
Vaughn
Rigler
Orth
Uakers
Killifer
Paskett
Phillies
Cubs
Mann
Doyle
Stock
AB. R. H
A. EB
Nichoft
Taderus
Ieeeriesse
Boston Braves Beat Reds 5 to 1 In Weathered Baseball Tilt
Boston defeats Cincinnati 5 to 1 as Barnes allows two hits over seven frames. Toney exits after five innings, Knetzer and Eller finish for Boston. A large crowd attends under ideal conditions with several defensive plays and miscues noted in the box.
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Boston
Boston Braves
Cincinnati
Barnes
Reds
Rousch
Toney
Kknetzer
Braves
Neale Lat
Eller
Kelly
Knetzer
Magee
Kopf
Shean
Mitchell
Byron
Quigsley
Garden fences best support for tomatoes and vines
Garden owners note tomatoes thrive on mesh wire fences. Tie vines to the wires for better support rather than letting them entwine, which can damage the plants. Tomatoes grown on fences are more ornamental than many non fruiting plants.
Mathewson Working Wonders with Reds
New York May 19 Governor Tener predicted Christy Mathewson would lift the Cincinnati Reds this season. The Reds show stronger hitting and a solid pitching staff led by Fred Toney. additions include Billy Ixop Dave Shean and versatile outfielders Cueto Thorpe Roush Neale Griffith Huhn handles pitchers well.
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New York
John K. Tener
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Billy Ixopf
Dave Shean
Cueto
Thorpe
Rousch
Neale
Griffith
Matty
Huhn
Bee
Tom Clark
Ivy Wingo
Fred Toney
Cubs
Cub
Toney
Big Jim Vaughn
Cincy
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