Barton Falls 9-7 To Watson In Thrilling Barton-Watson Clash
Barton Academy loses to Watson of Jackson 9 to 7 at the YMCA field in a tense contest. Newsom started for Barton, but wildness in the sixth opened the door for Watson. Lawless pitched well for Watson, while Shackleford and the Barton defense halted further scoring late. Base running and clever sliding by Barton produced several steals as a large Barton crowd cheered.
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Lipton Plans Unconditional Challenge For Cup Defense
Sir Thomas Lipton, undeterred by the New York Yacht Club rejecting his terms, says he will issue an unconditional challenge. He told the Associated Press he paused to mourn J Pierpont Morgan before resuming talks with the Royal Ulster Yacht Club.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Evening News
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Royal Ulster Yacht Club
J. Pierpont Moargan
Americans: 4 Say His Means a Match
New York April 4 The New York Yacht Club views Sir Thomas Lipton s unconditional challenge for the America s Cup as a must be a match under the deed of gift The club sees no alternative but to accept and expects the defender will sail a boat the size of the challenger The obstacle of a size limit is removed by Lipton s latest move
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Occantas Press
New York
Sir Thomas
New York Yacht Club
New Tricks for Old Dogs Highlighted by Trials
Observers note that several aging dogs show improved learning after targeted training, demonstrating cognitive flexibility and adaptability. Studies suggest repeated practice enhances memory and obedience, inspiring trainers and pet owners alike to rethink aging in canines.
Billikens Release Hamblin and Smith
Johnny Dobbs manager of the Montgomery team in the Southern Association released two players on Wednesday Infielder Hamblin and Pitcher Smith Hamblin a semi professional brought in from Chattanooga will join Columbus club of the Cotton States League Smith a developing professional will move to Clarksdale club of the Cotton States League Both players expected to improve in faster company next season.
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Southern Association
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Columbus
Clarksdale Club
Federal League to Open May 6 Schedule Released
The Federal Baseball League plans a May 6 opener and September 14 finale. A 120 game season is set with matchups including Indianapolis at Covington Cleveland at Pittsburg Chicago at St. Louis. Cleveland is the only city not represented at the meeting.
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Associated Press
Indianapolis
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Federal Baseball League
John T. Powers
Inianapolis
Covington
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chicago
St. Louis
Mud Hens Fill In Cleveland Dates for Weekend Games
The Cleveland American League club schedule here for Saturday and Sunday against Toledo was called off. Topsy Hartsel agreed to stay and fill in, sending one squad to Montgomery to face Johnnie Dobbs while another remains to manage the Gulls. Hartsel also shipped Tobin and Benn to Pensacola to bolster the Gopher City lineup. The Naps fly home via Washington due to high water. Toledo departs Sunday night for Montgomery to join Hartsel before heading home Monday by Cincinnati and Indianapolis.
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Hartsel Lands Jimmy Dygert in Three Cornered Swap
Hartsel received Pitcher Jimmy Dygert from New Orleans and Walker from Cleveland in a three way deal. Falkenberg moved to the Naps and Charley Frank acquires Clancy after chasing him for two seasons. Clancy was slated for Mobile in 1912, Walker shows promise from the Appalachian League, and Mopite of Toledo manages the move.
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Floods Hold Players In Northern States
Floods disrupt Pensacola in the Cotton States League as manager Hamilton signs players from Ohio Michigan and West Virginia who cannot report. The club adds a first baseman who hit .400 and fielded .970 in 100 Blue Grass League games last season.
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Hamilton
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West Virginia
Vanderbilt Pitcher Earl Hanson Dies Suddenly
Earl Hanson, a Vanderbilt baseball pitcher and medical student, died at a local infirmary in Nashville from spinal meningitis yesterday. He had pitched against the Volunteers last week and fell ill immediately after the game.
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Associated Press
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Tenn
Earl Hanson
Vanderbilt
University
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Colorado May Get Legalized Boxing
The Colorado senate advanced boxing measures on second reading after amendment to allow ten round bouts by clubs paying a $250 annual license. The bill has already passed the house, paving the way for final consideration.
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Associated Press
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Louisiana Trucker Evacuations Amid Flood Crisis
New Orleans reports say 200 families were driven from their homes as floods hit the region. Foreign residents had reclaimed reclaimed farmland and could face starvation if aid does not arrive soon.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
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North and South Golf Contests Thirteenth Amateur Championship
Walter J. Travis of Garden City was defeated by Hamilton K. Kerr of Ekwanok in the second round of match play. Kerr advances to meet Walter Fairbanks of Denver in the semi finals after Fairbanks defeated C. L. Becker of Woodland. Harold J. Toppin of Greenwich beat Dr. C. H. Gardner of Agawam and faces E. J. Ridgeway of Montclair, who yesterday defeated Robert Hunter of Weeburn.
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Walter Fairbanks
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Greenwich
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Agawam
Harpers Set For First Game Sunday At Klings Diamond
The I. W. Harper baseball club opens their season on Sunday April 6 against the Klings at the Klings diamond. Lineup includes F Galle C Day C Southerland B Murry F Leech G Foster F Turner C Hannan Sr captain A McGraw O Cain H McGriffin H Smith Jr F Flinn G Torrance manager and 3d. The team seeks amateur games and challenges should be sent to G Torrence 555 Dauphin Street.
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Abe Attell Shows Improved Form
Abe Attell former featherweight champion showed notable improvement beating Jimmy Walsh in a ten round bout in New York. Attell outpointed Walsh throughout most of the fight with Walsh holding an edge in two rounds. Attell appeared close to his old speed and cleverness though lacking some punch power.
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New York
Abe Attell
Jimmy Waleh
Boston
Walsh
Attell
Frank Manush to Join New Orleans Pelicans
Frank Manush will leave Toledo and return to the New Orleans Pelicans at New Orleans. His former New Orleans career was strong and he rose in the Southern League from Nashville. He has suffered recent injuries to his team.
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Pelicans
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Teans
Frank Chance Arrives Home From Club Tour
New York American reports Frank Chance returned home in April after a tour. The note mentions his physical condition and recovery status following recent travel and appearances.
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Associated Press
New York
Frank Chance
Cooks Defeat Mode Levy at Ubdry Beach in Sunday Baseball
The Cooks edged Mode Le ubdry 14 to 10 on Sunday morning at the latter’s diamond. A stray line notes a horse is an intelligent animal and can swear by laying back its ears.
Ten Inning Tie In Chattanooga Baseball Game
Detroit and Chattanooga tied 1 to 1 after ten innings as Coveleskie pitched for Chattanooga and Willet appeared for Detroit. Three double plays highlighted the night as Stark and Boehler finished in relief. Stand-off inches to Orleans: Cleveland and New Orleans battled twelve innings to a scoreless extra frame, Gregg homering for the Naps in a 8-7 scoring line across nine innings. both teams defense and pitching held, with two and three errors respectively.
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Associated Press
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Tenn
Detroit American
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Stark
Boehler
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New Orleans
Cleveland
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Crackers Win Game in Exhibition Tilt
Atlanta routs Toronto 8 to 4 in second inning rally aided by three hits and two errors. Toronto Internationals managed only a score in the fifth. Pennock pitched for the Americans as Philadelphia beat the Nationals 6 to 1 with Collins collecting three hits.
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Toronto Internationals
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Illini Hold Boston Americans 2 1 in Champlain Exhibition
In Champaign Illinois on April 4 the University of Illinois defeated the Boston Americans by 2 to 1. Illinois pitcher Larson fanned Manager Jake Stahl of the world champions.
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Boston Americans
University of Illinois
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Brooklyn Defeats Washington In Slow Baseball Game
Brooklyn defeats Washington 6 to 2 in a slow game played yesterday. Brooklyn scored 6 runs on 9 hits while Washington managed 2 runs on 4 hits.
Pittsburg Pirates Fall to Sioux City in Tulsa Showdown
In Tulsa on April 4 Pittsburg of the National League lost 4 to 3 to Sioux City of the Western League. Honus Wagner played first base and directed the Pirates in manager Fred Clarke's absence. Cooper replaced Camnus in the seventh, singled and tripled, and the Pirates set to meet Sioux City again today.
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White Sox Edge Omaha in six innings before rally swells score
Omaha of the Western League held the Chicago American League Club to 5 to 4 after six innings in Oklahoma City yesterday. A burst of hits in later innings lifted Chicago to an 18 total, while Omaha finished with five. White pitched for Chicago and Applegate for Omaha. Other scores from Virginia and nearby contests are listed.
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Associated Press
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Extra game added as Mud Hens face Gulls at Monroe Park
The Mud Hens and the Gulls meet for a third game this afternoon at Monroe Park in Mobile. Managers Hartsel and Finn promote an extended practice series, with expected Mobile pitchers Hogg Berger Campbell and Toledo options Walker George Livingston.
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Hogg
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Campbell
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Newcomb Wins National Amateur Trap Championship
Charles H. Newcomb of the 8.8. White Gun Club Philadelphia broke 179 of 200 targets at Travelers Island to win the national amateur trap title from a field of 149 wing shooters. A stiff east wind affected scores. A Hell of Allentown Pa was second with 169 and R. L. Spotts of New York A C third with 167.
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Travelers Island
Charles H. Newcomb
White Gun Club
Philadelphia
United States
A. Hell of Thehigh Valley Gun Club
Allentown
R. L. Spotts
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Billings
Lester German
Aberdeen
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Longer Hours For The Gull Pitchers
Gull pitchers will have longer hours per Manager Finn as nine inning work nears. Pitcher s is the only hurler to go nine innings in a game so far, done at his own request. No rule forces a change. if a pitcher remains fresh, one man should stay in the box unless opponents hammer him.
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Opelika Signs Harry Thomas from Mobile Club
Harry Thomas, Mobile born prospect who joined the An niston Club of the Southeastern League this year, has been sold to Opelika and will play with that team this summer. Ed Ery, Mobile, acts as Opelika manager. Thomas formerly played outfield for the Woodmen of the World in the City League and is seen as a bright professional prospect.
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Anniston
Opelika
Ed Ery
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Woodmen
Some Good Scores In Billiard Games
Philadelphia hosts amateur billiard action with Charles F. Conklin of Chicago defeating B. W. Gardner of East Orange 400 to 290. Conklin’s high run reached 100 and his average 14 9 2. Gardiner’s high run was 46 with an average of 10 20 27. Dr. Walter B. Offenheimer of Philadelphia beat J. E. Cope Morton of Philadelphia 400 to 337. It was Morton’s first victory and Offenheimer’s final match. Offenheimer’s high run was 1 and his average 10Morton’s high run 49 and average 8 26 69.
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Philadelphia
Charles F. Conklin
Chicago
B. W. Gardner
East Orange
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Walter B. Offenheimer
J. E. Cope Morton
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