Fall of Mighty Phenoms Return Home From Tryouts
Frayed hopes mark the exodus of players once hailed as sparkplugs for major leagues. Exhausted by long tryouts from Atlanta to Galleston, the failed stars shuffle back to dusty home fields, blamed for not turning pro despite promise, while veterans and onlookers recount lost chances and bitter frustration.
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Benning racing week promises better sport at meet
The third week of the Benning meeting promises improved racing with fields well filled and two key events on Wednesday and a seven furlong feature on Saturday. Takahira and High Range lead two-year-olds with McCarthy expanding his riding lead. speculation centers on Dinner Stakes contenders and overall track conditions amid strong attendance.
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Ryan Displays Form in New Orleans Loss
In New Orleans on April 5 Cleveland falls 3 to 1 as Ryan stalls the Naps. Despite Ryan’s control most of the game, Somers failed bid to pull him away while Frank notes Chicago and Philadelphia Americans offered first. Score by inning shows Cleveland with a 3–1 deficit after late runs.
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Hickman Homers as Mobile Beats Second Naps in 12 Innings
Special to The Washington reports Mobile Cot ton States triumphed 4 to 3 over Cleveland second team after 12 innings. Hickman hit a homer and made three sensational catches before an error cost the visitors the game. Scoring by innings shows Mobile breaking through late to secure the win.
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Havemeyer Meets Keene In Amateur Court Tennis
Special to The Washington Post New York April 5 The amateur court tennis championship begins tomorrow afternoon at the New York Racquet and Tennis Club Havemeyer and Keene to open with Lor nardir and Miles scheduled for 3 o clock A crowd views Foxhall Keene and Jack White of the club staff in a brisk practice match as Miles Latham and English pro Keene observe White loses 6 2 6 made the best of sixteen games played
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Colts Game Postponed by Rain at Springfield
The Colts delayed their Springfield contest due to two inches of standing water on the park. The first squad will arrive from Kansas City in the morning with Cantillon in charge. Cantillon left to settle accounts. Cantillon and Cantillon. The Washington team plans a full twenty three man squad departure tomorrow night for Indianapolis for Tuesday's game.
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Burns Dominates as Nationals Top American Association
In Kansas City on April 6 Burns dazzled, pitching a burst of speed and a varied set of twisters. The Nationals defeated the American Association squad 11 to 6, with Delehanty, Clymer, and Pickering driving key hits and Burns anchoring the mound for the visitors.
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Sporting Sidelights and Oddities From A Lean Baseball Season
A patchwork of racing results and mixed sports notes outlines a season where college track and rowing events mix with horse listings and early baseball chatter. Headlines mention players like Cobb and Wagner, managers, and local reactions to weather and discipline as fans await clearer signals from teams and leagues.
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Freshmen Camp On Roof At University Of Michigan
In Ann Arbor April twenty UM freshmen plan speeches at the senior freshman banquet. They camp tonight on the National Guard armory roof to deter kidnapping by sophomores. The freshmen fought off ladders with iron hooks on poles while sophomores tried to mount. One sophomore clung to a ladder as it rose twenty feet before dropping. base ball results follow with mobile and new orleans scores and other city games including cleveland and memphis.
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Suits at $20 Demonstrate Value and Style
The advertisement touts men’s suits priced at $20 as desirable for both wealthy and economy minded shoppers. It urges readers to compare the $20 line with other stores and highlights style fit and character as key attributes.
Virginia North Carolina Series Promises Close Championship Match
Virginians depart for Greensboro to open a hard fought series with North Carolina for the South title. Virginia coach is Beverly Pollard and Carolina is led by Stocksdale with full roster and new park facilities at Greensboro noted.
Russian Lion Hackenschmidt Claims Gotch Foul Play
George Hackenschmidt the Russian Lion sent a London Daily Mail dispatch alleging Gotch used unfair, brutal tactics in their Chicago match. He cites oil on Gotch, eye gouges, ear pulling, toe manipulation, and referee inaction, plans to train for a rematch on American soil amid a U S tour and England engagements. Newark baseball opener notes Philadelphias tie in ten innings.
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