Track Meet Preview: Crimson and White vs Akron West
Saturday at Alumni Field the Crimson and White face Akron West in a season opener. Akron brings stronger backs while Elyria only has three returning stars from last year. coaches anticipate a hard fought meet with practice recent and Columbus trip as prep.
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Alumni Field
Crimson and White
Anders
Akron West
Akron
Elyria
Shaw
Kiser
Maddock
Columbus
Richwine 3 Washed Out Home Game Canceled
The Richwine bar team planned to travel to Mansfield on Sunday but the grounds were not ready and the game was canceled. They will hold a practice session for players seeking a game.
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Richwine Bar
Mansfield
Giants rout Braves in six straight as Dodgers fall again
Giants beat Braves eight to four behind Virgil Barnes who won over Jess Adolpho Luque while Reds routed Cardinals seven to two. Dodgers lost to Phillies ten to eight as Moeller Henline and Huber homered. Cleveland crushed St Louis fourteen to nine while Washington edged New York two to one with Walter John pinch hit.
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Braves
Kelly
Soiner
Virgil Barnes
Jessie
Walter John
Washington
New York Yankees
Lou Durham Stars in Five Double-Headers for Indianapolis
Pitcher Lou Durham of the Indianapolis club earned a niche in baseball lore by winning all five double-headers in a single stretch. His right arm dominated these twin bill days, securing a standout place in early 1908 season lore.
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Lou Durham
Indianapolis
Baseball Hall of Fame
Dempsey Wills Gibbons Tour Possibility and Wrestling Match
Reports indicate potential Barnum and Bailey style tour for the Dempsey Wills Gibbons saga if developments stall. Wayne Munn and Ed Lewis sign for a May 30 title bout in Michigan City with a 60 percent winner’s share. Paavo Nurmi rated only three marks by the AAU. Drake relays begin with 2400 athletes. AAU championships progress in San Francisco with clubs leading.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Chicago
Wayne
Big” Munn
Ed Lewis
Michigan City
Golf meeting this evening at Lorain County Bank
A meeting for all golf enthusiasts is planned this evening at Lorain County Banking & Trust Co. Discussion aims to enlarge the club course from nine to eighteen holes. Helen Wills will defend her national title in America at Forest Hills rather than seek European honors. Northwest Whist Association annual tournament seen in Minneapolis.
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Helen Wills
United States
America
Forest Hills
Mascart Corbett Feather Bout Ends Amid Controversy
European featherweight champion Edouard Mascart faced Al Corbett of Cleveland in a bout tainted by a foul claim, with referee Matt Hinkel awarding the decision to Corbett in the ninth round as Corbett’s team protested low blows. Corbett improved notably, while Mascart displayed speed, ring craft, and a strong punch.
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al Corbett
Cleveland
Mascart
Johnny Kilbane
Corbett
Matt Hinkel
AL Corsett
Kilbane
Sporting events today from across multiple venues and sports
Racing at Havre de Grace. Golf finds title fights in Birmingham. Swimming hosts University of Pennsylvania and Drake relays in Philadelphia and Des Moines. Alabama state scholastic meet in Birmingham. Bench shows in Columbus Ohio and Waterloo Iowa. Chess International Masters at Baden Baden. Billiards Western amateur 18.2 balkline in Chicago. Boxing cards feature Renault Herman in Minneapolis and Beaton Maloney in Be. Ongoing boxing event includes Smith Rosenberg Portland and Philadelphia bouts.
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Hafford Breeders’ Assn
Havre de Grace
Birmingham
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Drake University
Des Moines
Capital City
Chicago
Jack Renault
Tiny Herman
Minneapolis
Battling McCreery
Jim Maloney
Beaton
Jeff Smith
Dave Rosenberg
Portland
Bobby Michaels
Terence O’moore
Browns Hope Revived as Jacobson Rejoins Browns
Though young Herschel Bennett was in the Browns outfield the absence of Baby Doll Jacobson hurt early games. Jacobson has rejoined the team after signing his contract through President Ban Johnson restoring strength to the squad.
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Herschel Bennett
St. Louis Browns
Jacobson
Ban Johnson
Huskies favored after win over California in regatta season
The University of Washington crew defeated California and is seen as a favorite for the national regattas at Poughkeepsie. William M Johnston, at 29, remains the youngest United States singles lawn tennis champion, winning the title in 1915.
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University of Washington Crew
California
Huskies
Poughkeepsie
United States
William M. Johnston
Yesterday's Baseball Scores Across Leagues
American League games included Cleveland 14 over St Louis 9 and Philadelphia 15 over Boston 4. National League results show New York 4 over Boston and Philadelphia 10 over Brooklyn 10. American Association saw Toledo 16 over Kansas City 12 while International League featured Jersey City 11 over Toronto 2 and Reading 4 over Syracuse 2. Southern Association lists Atlanta 11 over Mobile 1 and Nashville 15 over Little Rock 5.
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Lorain Schools Hold Annual Interclass Meet
Lorain’s annual interclass meet is set for this afternoon at Longfellow field with strong rivalry among classes. The events start at 3 o clock as teams vie for the largest point total.
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Lorain
Longfellow Field
Boxing figures show law over managers in bout deals
The article describes Mike McTigue using an attorney to handle his May 29 Yankee Stadium bout with Paul Berlenbach, challenging traditional manager cuts and arguing fighters could gain more direct control. It notes industry pushback and possible shifts toward lawyer led negotiations and flat fees for services.
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Paul Berlenbach
Yankee Stadium
New York City
Miguel
Jeremiah O’leary
O'Leary
Mike
Hberlenbach
Berlenbach
Jack
Benny Leonard
Billy Gibson
Mickey Walker
Mickey
Fairies Rated Best Team in Country by Bobby
A partial sentence notes Bobby's estimation that the Fairies are the best team in the country, signaling a strong opinion about their superiority.
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Sional
Fairies
Bobby
Amherst Breeder Adopts Prefix Name for Holsteins
Lorain county Holstein breeder Elmer O Portman of Amherst has reserved the prefix Double Elms for exclusive use with his herd as part of a nationwide move by nearly 6000 breeders. The prefix aids in naming cattle, builds trade marks, and distinguishes owners in the dairy breed. John L Reinartz of Chicago plans to join the MacMillan Arctic aerial expedition to broadcast its progress from the polar region using 20 40 80 126 and 1200 yard wavelengths.
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Holstein-Friesian Association
Elmer O. Portman
Amherst
John L. Reinartz
Chicago
MacMillan
Arctic
North Pole
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