Connerback and Waddell Spark Athletics Debate
Sporting comment assesses Connerback’s luck after Waddell’s exit. It praises Waddell as a great pitcher and discusses his move to St Louis, predicting leadership among the American League. The piece analyzes Nationals vs Red Sox opener and critiques shortstop depth and catcher development.
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Bostons
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Boston Marathon Prepares for 12th Run Across 25 Mile Course
Boston April 19 Prospect of the largest field in history 147 runners start a 25 mile course from Ashland to the city club house. Elite entrants include Samuel A Melior Jr Fred Lorg J J Hayes Quarles Patch Ossie Marks and Tom Hicks. Winner earns Stars and Stripes trial for Olympic team. Record stands 2 24 24 by Thames Longboat. Other baseball results listed Providence Boston 6 Providence Eastern 2 Hoboken New York Jersey City 4.
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United States
England
Thames Longboat
Samuel A Melior Jr
Yonkers N Y
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New York
J J” Hayes
Quarles Patch
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Middle West
Tom Hicks
Minneapolis
Cantillonites Lift Nationals New York Rally Promising Southpaw Grif thi
Special to The Washington Post from New York April 19 The Nationals lost a tough nine inning battle to the Highlanders but Cantillon has strengthened the team Griffth praised Cantillon’s upgrading noting a fast fielding team and solid hitting Burns showed strength as a starter while Cantillon’s street fullback Shipke earned praise for his fielding The report highlights Joe Certillon’s leadership and Street as a standout catcher with McBride at short and Freeman improving at first base, while Cantillon’s team spirit keeps them in contention
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Washington Post
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Washington Tender Os
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St Louis Takes Another In Rough Chicago Tilt
A chaotic game left St Louis trailing Chicago early but fighting back. Errors and walks aided Chicago while St Louis injuries sidelined Parent and Jones before they returned. final box shows St Louis with 32 hits in a 48 loss. Players Spencer and Wallace highlighted for St Louis with multiple drives as Chicago built a lead and held on.
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Baseball Briefs Span Rube Waddell and Early Season News
Baseball briefs cover Rube Waddell’s season plans, his Chicago game showing, and expectations for the Athletics. Notes mention Fins Wagner’s Pirates debut, Cubs atop the standings, and manager moves with Irwin?s Union League team. References to Nationals, Giants, Pirates, Browns, and Cleveland lineup dynamics highlight early-season impact and player reputations.
Cubs in First Place After Narrow Chicago Victory
Chicago earned a 4 3 win over St Louis in a loosely played game that swung in the seventh inning as miscues and a timely hit gave the visitors two runs. Barney Barry and Gilbert keyed Chicago’s offense while McGlynn and Konetchy entreated St Louis. Final score 4-3, with Schutte, Chance, Steinmetz and Barrys contributing for Chicago and Steinfeldt for St Louis.
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Reds Bunch Their Hits in Eighth to Beat Pirates
In Cincinnati on April 19, errors jump started Pittsburgh early but Cincinnati rallied with key hits from Cammit and von Wagner to win in the eighth. Mitchell Ganzel McLean Hulswitt Wilson Wagner and Paskert supplied RBIs as Ewing and Camnitz held the visitors at bay.
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Unholz to Fight Gans in Twenty Round World Title Bout
Rudolph Anholz, the Boer fighter, arrived in town and signed for a twenty round light weight world championship bout against Joe Gans at 153 pounds. Anholz claims Nelson owes him $427 from a Los Angeles purse and that Gleason lured him with a big guarantee. The contract sets ringside Marquis of Queensberry rules and Gleason guarantees with 25 percent of receipts if gate exceeds $3000.
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Harvard Team Arrives for Annapolis Trip
Special to the Washington Post Annapolis Md April 19 The Harvard baseball squad under Coach Piper arrived in Annapolis this afternoon and is quartered at Carvel Hall with the oarsmen of the same institution The lacrosse team will reach Annapolis early in the week Twenty six men are on the baseball squad and practice at the Naval Academy field with match games set against the Academy on Tuesday and Thursday Boat race Wednesday and lacrosse game Thursday
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Marathon Race to Select Olympic Team in Boston
A busy sports week features the Boston marathon to pick Olympic reps, a Harvard Annapolis rowing duel on the Severn, and the Briarcliffe auto race in Worcester County New York. Baseball season opens amid cold weather with Pittsburgh New York Chicago leading the National League and New York St Louis Philadelphia atop the American League standings.
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Gould Defeats Lorillard For Gold Racquet Title
IR Tuxedo Park N April 19 Jay Gould amateur champion court tennis player of the world defeated Pierre Lorillard Jr of the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club today in the third and final round for the Gold Racquet championship by three straight sets 0 6 1 0 Gould wins the $200 gold racquet outright and plans to donate a trophy for next year while the club proposes a special cup for the winner of all events next season
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South Atlantic Championships Set for Baltimore June 20
The South Atlantic Association of Amateur Athletic Union will hold the annual track and field championships on Saturday June 20 at Homewood Field Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Events include sprints distances hurdles relays and field events plus gymnastic events with gold silver and bronze medals.
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Val Washington Bowe
Sporting Sidelights and Athletic Notes From A Broad Mix
A collage of sports mentions spans boxing, baseball, football, and track, citing figures like Jeema Jeffries, the Detroit Tigers’ Will Donovan, and eight university basketball monogram winners. The piece hints at trends, schedules, and personalities across Cleveland, Detroit, and Charlottesville with brief, lively vignettes of sport and culture.
Betting Decline Tied to Gambling Reforms at Tracks
New York April 19 Betting on horse races has fallen sharply as track owners pressed reforms to curb wagering. After repeal of the Ives pool law and the Percy-Gray law, speculation surged then cooled, stools were removed, and bookies forced to stand, reducing the public’s ability to gamble. Despite fewer bets and less cash in circulation, officials claim improvements in orderly betting and enforcement of $5 and $2 limits, though some high rollers still seek action in the field.
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New York
Stem
Court of Appeals
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John G@ Cavanaugh
Jockey Clubs
Cavanaugh
Georgetown to face Princeton in key diamond clash today
Georgetown and Princeton prepare for a critical baseball showdown at Genre town field. Howard Smith may return to his old post as the Tigers rely on Harlan, Dillon, and Hevniger to pace the visitors while Georgetown counts on Diamond in the box and a strengthened defense. The game starts at 4 0 clock with both lineups featuring noted players from football and college baseball backgrounds.
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