Seattle Turks win damp baseball clash amid soggy field conditions
Weather soaked the game as Seattle Turks and University of Washington battled on a flooded infield. Seattle led 4 to 1 when called after four and a half innings, with standout plays from Ten Millen and Beaton, while plans for future games and crews were discussed.
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University of Washingt
Beattie
University of Washington
Eddie Gleason
Wes
Zednick
Dug
Muddera
Washington
Bill Carney
Benttles
Opening Day Hopes Stir Major Leagues
Big league season starts with eight umpires ready to call games across eight cities. Analysts weigh chances for pennants as Pittsburgh and Chicago lead National and Cleveland and Philadelphia pace American contenders amid renewed umpire protections and evolving rosters.
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Geteber
Johnny King
Pittabure
Phihedel
Boston
Detroit
Pittesure
Chicago
New York
Cinefenet
Cerim
Ringsiders Gossip of the Game Headlines Boxing Controversy
Rumors swirl in San Francisco on April 14 about Sam Berger and Gleason clashing with Jeffries camp. Berger claims exclusive press access while papers across the country criticize his scheme as publicity-driven for the July 4 fight. Rumors touch Johnson training, Rickard and Gleason, plus bold purse demands from Burns Wolgast Langford and others.
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San Francisco
Sam Berger
Pho
Jeffries
Gleason
Sam
Berger
Ardennan
New York World
New York
Chicago Tribune
Johnson
Andy Rickard
Eastern Racing Opens at Aqueduct Friday
Albany reports a 34 to 9 assembly vote placing race association officials in charge of gambling at tracks. In New York, hopes rise for betting after Canada defeats anti racing bills. Racing expected to begin Friday with the Carter handicap attracting top horses. Pimlico also opens, weakening Canadian circuits may boost fields and shift stables north.
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N. Y
Race Association
New York
Canada
House of Commons
Ottawa
State Senate
The
Jockey Club
Senate
Senator Brackett
Reformers
Alfred Noble
Hampton Court
Jack Atkin
Pimlico
Aqueduct
Gravesend
Harse Haven
Cnanada
B&botreults
Minor League Guide Is Out for 1910 Edition
The Official Guide of the National Association of Professional Leagues 1910 has been published in Hoarding's Athletic Library. Edited by T. H. Murnane, president of the New England league, the annual volume outlines team standings, schedules, and league notes for the season.
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T. H. Murnane
New England League
Marathon match in Boston between Tav Ljungetrom and Dorando Pietro
The National Board promotes baseball in 126 or more minor league cities. In Boston on April 14 Gus Tav Ljungetrom, holder of the world professional marathon record, and Dorando Pietro are announced to meet in an open air 26 mile race next Saturday.
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Lota
India
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St. Louia
Cincinnati
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Cleve
Detroit
St. Louis
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Elphia
Washington
National Board
Maas
Gustav L’jungetrom
Dorando Pietro
Johnson Acquitted on Speeding Charge
A jury in Judge Going's branch acquitted poet Jack Johnson of speeding charge. Police said Johnson travelled at 22 miles per hour. he claimed he was going 11. The jury deliberated only a few minutes.
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United Press
Chicago
Going
Jack Johnson
Oldfield Won't Meet De Palma In Dual Speed Contest
Barney Oldfield and Haiphin De Palma will not race next Saturday at the Del Rey motordrome in Los Angeles. De Palma offers a Fiat 1908 and a wager of 1000 dollars if Oldfield drives his Benz. Oldfield insists on using the Fiat 0 to defend the title, citing risk to his honor.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Barney Oldfield
Haiphin de Palma
del Rey
Palma
Barney
Oldfield
de Palma
Public backlash grows against Jeffries camp tactics before Johnson bout
The piece argues public opinion shifts toward Johnson as promoters and the Jeffries camp spark controversy over publicity and training camp news. It notes investors and managers seek profit, while fans demand details, questioning the ethics of Ber ger and Gleason in the lead up to the fight.
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Coi
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Star Chamber
New York
Jack
Jeffries Johnson
Richard
Nevada
Rowardenan
Derger
Natine
Jeffries
Rickard, Gleason, Borger & Co
Jack Gleason
Bamberger
Johnson Jeffries
Frisco
Berger
Jeffries Caye
Mr. Jeffries
Sam Berger
Jim Jeffries
Dumas
Johnson
Jeff
Langford and Barry Ready for the Fight
In Los Angeles on April 14 Sam Langford and Jim Barry prepare for a 26 round bout at Vernon. Langford’s camp claims Barry cannot last past the 12th round and manager Joe Woodman shares cautious optimism about a victory.
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Celted Pree
Los Angeles
Cal
Sam Langford
Jim Warry
Vernon
Langford
Barry
Joe Woodman
Jim Flynn
Ring Bout Sets Weight Mismatch Between Boxers
A likely bout features a 198 pound American fighter facing an African challenger who weighs about 165 pounds. The mismatch in weight is noted as a talking point ahead of the ring fight.
Harry and Willie Lewis Set to Fight in Paris
Paris reports Harry and Willie Lewis have been matched for a second Paris bout at Cirque de Parla on April 23. The April clash will follow their prior draw, marking their second American scrappers meeting in the city.
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Harry
Willie Lewis
Cirque de Parla
Apri
From Australia to a Peculiar Night of Drinks
An odd tale from Australia centers on Tommy Byrne who bought drinks for friends in a reckless spree. The scene shifts to a jittery confession of giving away money and symbolically tossing away value, with a humorous, baffled tone about consequences and eyesight.
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Australia
Tommy Byrne
Tommy
Packey McFarland Plans Training Camp in England
A United Press dispatch reports Packey McFarland, the Chicago stockyards fighter, has secured work in England and will train for Welsh. He says a different McFarland will appear on May 20, may train in Dublin or Rosecommon, and has signed a 10 week music hall stint at $1,000 a week. He expects a London promoter purse of 125000 pounds if successful.
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Bill Lang
Sam Langford
Tommy
Ad Wolgser
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Chicago
Packey McFarland
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England
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Los Angeles
Pat Kinneally
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Wolgast
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