Coast welterweight title goes to Jake Abel in Tacoma smoker
Referee Chet McIntyre awards the Coast welterweight title to Soldier Jake Abel after four rounds of action against Morrie Lux. Abel dominates the third and wins a decision as Lux shows limited offense and hooks. The card also features Joe Gorman vs Harrahan and Bud Ridley versus Murphy with mixed results.
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Morrie Lux
Gorman
Harrahan
Hector
Williams -Ridley
Murphy
Leo H. Lassen
Chet McIntyre
Jake Abel
Lux
Wright
Tacoma
Abel
Phillies Triumph Over Karl With Three Hits Rally
Three hits fueled a two run Pitta outburst as the Phillies rallied to beat Karl. A key late inning surge secured the victory for the Phillies in a tightly contested matchup.
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Pitta
Phillies
Ira
Karl
Major League Player Limit Raised to 25
The National League shifts from 21 to 25 player limits as managers favor expansion. McGraw opposes the move, citing bench-development needs. Minor leagues resist conditional releases, pressuring majors to sell or release players. The American League may follow with a similar change.
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New York
John J. McGraw
McGraw
National League
Major League Scoreboard American League Highlights
Chicago reports May 14 with rough boxscores showing varying outcomes and listed batteries for both teams. Detroit's May 14 updates note pitching and batting changes with names like Coombe Coveleskie ONeill and Davis.
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Chicago
Davenport and
Mayers
Roherson, Kerr and Achalk
Detroit
Movoiare
Vaca E Deessornes
Ccsaee Sorvcavese
Coombe
Coveleskie
Oneill
Davis
Cunningham
Ainismith
York
Philadelphia
St. Louis Tener
Boston
Moston
Washington Weenee
Aim St Louis
National League
Brooklyn
Trooklyn
Seaeerees
Fisher
Wingo
Pretter
Krueger
Goodwin
Clemons
Jehf
Fillingim and
Wilson
Barnyard Golf surge as horse shoes gain popularity nationwide
Chicago May 14 Barnyard golf rises in favor with prominent business leaders across the country forming a national organization. Akron banker C C Haynes elected president. 1926 championship set for St Petersburg Florida. Rules updated 50 points per game and 40 foot distances for steel pegs. Fred M Brust of Columbus is the national champion.
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Chicago
America
CC. Haynes
Akron
Ohio
St. Petersburg
Fila
Fred M. Brust
Columbus, C
Jeffries Held Fast Lead in Early Heavyweight History
The article notes that if Jack Dempsey stops Jess Willard before twelve rounds, he will be the first champion to do so in two decades. It recalls Jeffries beating Fitzsimmons in 11 rounds in 1899 and Fitzsimmons beating Corbett in 14, with Sullivan beaten in 21 by Jeffries in New Orleans.
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Jack Dempsey
Jeas Willard
Dempsey
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
New York
Fitz
Corbett
Gentleman Jim
New Orleans
John L. Sullivan
Johnson
Tommy Byrne
Australia
Reno
Willard
Havana
Shick Delivers Triple to Win Seals Tilt
Shick hit a clutch triple in the 10th inning and scored the deciding run on Fitzgerald's single as the Seals beat the Tigers 6 to 5 in the first game of the series in Los Angeles. Smith and Baldwin shared catching duties for the Seals.
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Los Angeles
Fitzgerald
Shick
Tigers
Seals
San Francisco
Joe
Smith
Faldwin
Dell
Ross
Fromme
de Vormer
Oaks Hand Angel Drew 6-5 Beating Angels in Oakland Series
Oakland scored four runs in the fifth to beat the leading Angels 6 to 5 in the first game of the series. Kenworthy hit a three run homer for the Angels, while Crandall and Lapan paired for Oakland pitching with Kremer Brenton and Ejiloft behind the plate.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Angels
Kenworthy
Angel
Cakland Osescscctacessa
Crandall
Lapan
Kremer
Brenton
Ejiloft
Broadway Mourns Howard Carroll After Tragic Accident
Broadway high school loses promising athlete Howard Carroll in a streetcar accident on Prie Street. Carroll was a track team member with two years left, placed third in the 100 yard dash and 40 yard dash against Lincoln, and starred as center fielder on the baseball nine. His death leaves a deep gap for the First Hill teams.
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Broadway High School
Howard Carroll
Priest
Young Carroll
Lincoln
Carroll
Broadway
Cubs Favored In Both Leagues By Early Bookmakers
A New York bookmaker arriving from Hot Springs Arkansas quotes the Red Sox 7 to 6 in the American League pennant race while Yankees are 9 to 6 second choice and Cleveland 5 to 2 third. In the National League the Cubs are 4 to 6 favorites over the Giants with Alexander added to their pitching staff.
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New York
Hot Springs
Ark
Red Sox
Yankees
Clevelands
White Sox
Detroits
Washingtons
Athletics
Browns
Alexander
Chicago
Johnson Not Wanted in Mexico City Exhibition
Ex champion Jack Johnson arrived in Mexico City to stage boxing matches but was met with firm rebuffs. Hotel guests protested his stay, officials banned his exhibitions as scandalous and immoral, and drug stores and restaurants refused service to him and his white wife. Local tensions with New Orleans men added to the controversy.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Jack Johnson
Johnson
New Orleans
Beers Hammer Schultz and Whip Locals
In Salt Lake City Seattle’s pitcher Schultz lasted ten innings as the home club beat the Rainiers 18 to 10. Karl Sheely led Salt Lake with four hits including a homer, while Claude Derrick added four safeties. Seattle scored early then rallied with five runs in the seventh and eighth.
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Salt Lake City
Toots” Schultz
Seattle
Karl Sheely
Claude Derrick
White Sox Start Roberson Against Browns in Loss
The rookie Roberson started for the White Sox against the Browns. The Browns took the game 2 to 1, delighting their home crowd with the win.
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The
White Sox
Roberson
Browns
Famous Italian Pilot to Enter Speedway Race
Dario Resta and Ralph De Palma, renowned Italian pilots, will helm cars in the Indianapolis speedway auto classic on Decoration Day. The race is expected to feature a fierce duel between the two record setters as the main attraction of the event.
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Dario. Resta
One River
Ralph de Palma
Bears Cancel UC North Tour After Loss to Stanford
University of California officials invert plans after a defeat by Stanford prompting executive secretary Bob Watson to cancel the proposed Bear baseball tour through Northern cities. The Blue and Gold would have faced Washington, Multnomah, Oregon, and Oregon Aggies, with potential returns, but the series loss ends the schedule and the team may disband this season.
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Ban Francisco
Uniows
University of California
North
Berkeley College
Stanford
Bob Watson
T& Team
University of Washington, Multnomah Athletic Club
University of Oregon
Oregon Aggies
Fatty Arbuckle to Lead Tigers Across Pacific Coast Circuit
Fatty Arbuckle, proxy for the Vernon Tigers, plans a Coast circuit tour this summer with his Tiger squad. The trip starts in San Francisco with a June 10 invasion of Seals' territory, followed by a Seattle stop in August. Arbuckle brings Al St John and four teammates to entertain as the Tigers seek better standings while bolstering the infield with Bob Fisher at second.
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Fatty Arbuckle
Tigers
Pacific Coast
Jung
Vernon Tigers
Tiger
Francisco
Seals
Vernon
Seattle
Fatty
Fromme
Houck
Dell
Bob Fisher
Tacoma Portland
Noy Crumpler
Portland Beavers
Tacoma
Tommy Lukanovic
McCredie
Eddie Bogart
Beaver Bons
Regina
Solons Rally to Top Portland 4-3 in Ninth Frame
In Sacramento on May 19 Bill Rodgers' Solons tied Portland late and won 4 to 3. Sacramento outhits Portland 14 to 8 as Pennington and Koehler duo opposed by Percy Gardner and Fisher.
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Sacramento
Bill Rodgers
Solons
R. H. E. Portland Cescocesses Ss FF
Pennington
Koehler
Percy
Gardner
Fisher
Broadway Ends North End Rival Run In Dual Meet
Broadway won all three dual meets against Lincoln and other rivals as the season's track events unfold at Denny. Key performers include Dana Walter Juul and Westphalia in pole vault, Betvet of Broadway contributing about 15 points, with Franklin and Queen Anne also shaping the weekend schedule and tennis results showing Broadway taking four of six matches.
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Lincoln
Oval
Broadway
North End
Dana Walter Juul
Monroe
Westphalia
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Suaane
Joe Harrahan
Altho
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Nmush
Hetor
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Bud
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Bert Hayer
Curley Vaiencourt
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Wice
Hayes
the Sporting Goods
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Pan
Taylor
Gertrude Schreiner
Diper & Taft Inc
Second Ave
H.C. Hamilton
United Press
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Martin
Kilifer
Benton
McCarty
Hamilton Jacobea
Adama
Sehmidt
Iweeney
Rainiers
Meil
Walter Mails
Walter
CUBS
Torrey & Sears’ Billiard Parlor
Pike
Larber Shop Fountain
Bees Hammer Schultz and Whip
Derrick and
Sheely
Ileichmann
Campton
Harper
Derrick
Coleman
Fehan
Valkeoburs
Achuite
Johneon
Etrike "Soni
Falkenbure
Mulver
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Leverens
Krug
Waleh
Pee Mulvey
Arper
Mulvey
Sanaa
Sonoita
Resta
Tiger Fold
Greater
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Dodgers
Denny
Betvet
Queen Anne
Franklin
Not
Iato
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Park
Colfield
West
Hiawatha Field
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Neer
Frroadway
Man
Heroiwube
Grover Alexander
AMEL
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco CO
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