Giants Rally To Edge Tigers In Leap Year Contest
Yesterday the Giants defeated the Tigers 11 to 7 in a high scoring game. Bassey on base, Rockenfield homered, and Leard drove in multiple runs as Seattle fought back from an early two run deficit. The finish saw a series of hits and a pivotal scoring inning sealing the Giants’ win.
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Michigan stars Horner and Craig eye intercollegiate marks
Captain Horner and Ralph Craig, longtime Michigan standouts, head to the Eastern Intercollegiate meet with hopes of new marks. Horner targets a shot put record near 46 feet 6 inches, while Craig aims to lower the 220 yard hurdles time, possibly challenging the world best.
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10 round scrap in Milwaukee tonight
A 10 round bout is scheduled here tonight between Dave Dillon of Indianapolis and Jimmy Clabby of Milwaukee. The card features national boxing elimination heats in New York as contenders prepare for the National Sporting Club of America.
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Wolgast vs Hound bout eyed in San Francisco clash
Owen Moran doubts Wolgast can breach Barns defense in the July 4 showdown in San Francisco. The fight preview notes Wolgast must penetrate Barns hard style to land damaging punches, with a long bout anticipated. Queen Anne names Captain Pulver and honors Baker a freshman on baseball squad.
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Whitworth Grammar Wins Rainier Valley Championship
Whitworth Grammar School trimmed the York School yesterday afternoon to clinch the Rainier Valley championship. Whitworth now holds five wins and one loss. The Seneca Invincibles beat the Harvard Cubs 18 to 12 in a slugging bee yesterday, while the Cubs had defeated the Invincibles 11 to 9 on Saturday. The final game is scheduled Saturday morning at the Cub grounds.
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Local League Action At Lincoln Park Yesterday
The Days Juniors beat a 10 to 2 score at Lincoln Park last night. The Great Northern Railway team and Crane company ball teasers scheduled for their second Commercial League game Saturday at Lincoln Park. Forte defeated Worden 9 to 0 yesterday afternoon as both sides hit hard and played strong defense. Burlington lost to Fort Casey 7 to 2 at the fort on Sunday with Moore the pitcher fanning 13. In Boston on May 26 fans await the middleweight title bout between Walter Willoughby and Sam Anderson.
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Burns Looks Good in Fight Preview
San Francisco reports growing belief that Frankie Burns can challenge welterweight champion Wolgast in a 20 round bout despite 10 to 4 odds against Burns. Both men finished training. Wolgast at 129 pounds and Burns at the lightweight limit of 133.
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Langford Capon Bout Draws Chicago Fans in Kenosha
Chicago fans rally behind a May 31 fight between Sam Langford and Tony Capon set for Kenosha Wisconsin. Large crowds from Chicago are expected to travel to witness the bout while veteran promoter Jimmy Callahan draws attention for his rumored boxing reach.
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Fisher to pace start of 500 mile race on Decoration Day
Indianapolis reports President Carl G. Fisher will pace the start for safety as 46 cars enter the 500 mile race. He will set a 40 mph pace for 20 miles then withdraw. Every car must run 75 mph in trials. Also notes Criger signs with Milwaukee and Daly seeks rematch with Conlon after a draw in Fort Wayne.
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Won't Change Ball
May 26 New York report notes a shift in baseball scores after heavy early season hitting. Analysts say high early scores may reflect pitching strength more than a livelier ball, with several shutouts and wins under four runs. If next week shows no surge in offense the plan to change the ball may be dropped.
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Wells Is Four Flusher Not A True Champion Says Welsh
Freddie Welsh announces a challenge to Matt Wells after Wells represented the United States. Welsh accuses Wells of refusing a return bout and pursuing easy money, calling him a cheap champion and claiming other fighters could beat him.
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Sibley Defeats Sutton in 100-Point Match
Sibley beat Sutton 50 to 37 in the final block of their three cushion 100 point match, topping the overall score 100 to 79. Jake Daubert struggles with Toledo club, while boosting Brooklyn batting at a 200 clip.
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Baseball and boxing banter echoing through the season
The column rails at Joe Jackson and Miguel ruled for the Cubs, notes Detroit’s coachable edge from Hugh Jennings, and critiques fans craving more hitting while dinging Dan Morgan and promoter starch. It condemns rowdyism in the National and praises umpiring discernment.
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