Fitzsimmons to Fight Schrock for Light Heavy title
Special to The Washington Post Chicago April 23. Bob Fitzsimmons matches Mike Schrock for a twenty round world light heavyweight championship bout. Fitzsimmons posts a $1000 forfeit, Bob bids $5000 on the side, Schrock cannot cover yet but will post a forfeit and a bet. The fight will be staged at a club offering best inducements, likely in California.
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Washington Post
Chicago
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Charlie Essig
Bob
Schrock
Calfornia
Records of the Nationals Highlight Georgetown Strength
The Nationals boast solid batting and fielding with Billy Keane at left field Martell at right field Burns in center delivering improved play. The team’s collective effort raises the batting average and errors are few, marking Georgetown as perhaps its strongest squad in years despite questions about college spirit.
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Martell
Burns
Georgetown
Britt White match postponed to May 6
A San Francisco meeting of all interested in the Jimmie Britt lightweight title defense against Jabez White England champion concluded the fight, originally set for next week, be postponed to May 6 as promoter Coffroth seeks required permits from city supervisors.
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Georgetown Blue and Gray Baseball Upstart Finds New Stars
Georgetown University’s baseball season marks a historic rise with Coach Appersous promoting new players. Howard Smith shines at third, Larkin excels at first, while Ayer Drennan and White bolster the pitching and batting, Hart anchors the catching, and Curry remains a developing shortstop in a season of strong team growth.
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Larkin
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Ayer
White
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Curry
Smith
Morgan
Georgetown
Dan McCarthy
Yale
Larry Drennan
Hart
Yale Baseball Prospects Under Camp and Lush Coaching
Yale begins spring under Capt Bowman with Walter Camp as head coach and Lush guiding the team. Talent is lean with Winslow gone, Erwin the likely replacement, and Bowman's versatility lined up behind the plate. Outfield includes Cote Barnes Smith and Hulskamp, while pitching relies on Bell to form a viable lefty option for a season needing hitters and a return to form after a decade of near-misses for Yale.
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Metropolitan League Opening Game At American League Park
The Metropolitan Baseball League opens its season this afternoon at American League Park. Eastern Empires vs Treasury Department marks the first game in a six-team circuit. Umpire W. H. Carter presides as officers list Dr. E. D. Williston as president and M. N. Corbett as vice president.
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Georgetown Fans Quiet as Princeton and Yale Rise
A fragment recalls Georgetown students remaining subdued while Princeton and Yale enjoy strong teams. The passage hints at differing campus enthusiasm for college athletics and notable victories, contrasting Georgetown’s calm with rival schools’ fervor.
Best College Team in America, Yet Silence Grips Crowd
The piece laments dwindling fan enthusiasm at a college game. Students in the stands are sparse and silent, the Glee Club and advisory committee sit mute, and the once-boisterous yells have faded. The author recalls former spirited support and underscores pride in the team despite the lack of crowd energy.
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Glee Club
America
American League results and standings snapshot
Detroit defeated Chicago 3 to 2 while St. Louis beat Cleveland 1 to 0. The schedule lists Washington at New York, Philadelphia at Boston, Chicago at St. Louis, and Cleveland at Detroit. Standings show Philadelphia and Washington atop the table with Detroit and New York in middle positions.
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St Louis Wins in Eleventh In Pitchers Duel
Howell stars for St Louis pitching a 1 0 victory over Cleveland in the eleventh inning. Hess falters late but preserves the win as a run scores on a wild pitch. Crowd of 18,000-plus watches a tight, tense finish.
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Giants Lose to Newark in Exhibition Game
Newark Eastern League defeated the New York National League champions 4 to 3 in Newark New Jersey on April 23. The home team surged ahead with four runs in the first inning and held on to win as Boston beat Providence 8 to 6 in Rocky Point and Troy routed Jersey City 8 to 1 in Albany listed among miscellaneous games.
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Princeton Tigers Meet Georgetown For Second Straight Victory
Princeton fans erupt as the Tigers challenge Georgetown at 4 30 PM aiming to repeat Saturday’s win. Ayer will start on the mound for Princeton while Georgetown counters with the undefeated pitcher. Government workers join the crowd, and Old EN plans a Tuesday return as Drennan studies Yale’s sluggers.
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National League Scores and Today’s Schedule
Brooklyn 4 Boston 0 Chicago 1 Pittsburg 0 St Louis 12 Cincinnati 0 Today Pittsburg at Chicago Boston at Brooklyn New York at Philadelphia St Louis at Cincinnati Standings New York 5 Pittsburg 5 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 4
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Wild Pitch Lost Game Pittsburg Shut Out by Chicago
Chicago defeats Pittsburg 4 to 0 in a peculiar eighth inning misplay. Brown reached second on a wild pitch before Casey drove him home on a two bagger as 21 000 fans packed the stadium. Left on bases Chicago four Pittsburg nine. Pitchers Brown and Phillippi combined for the shutout with 1 hour 30 minutes.
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PITCHERS IN POOR FORM ST LOUIS DEFEATS CINCINNATI IN SLUGGING MATCH
St Louis beat Cincinnati 12 to 8 in a high scoring game marked by poor pitching. Thielman was the lone bright spot among four hurlers, with attendance reported at 17 327. The Reds offense included Brill and Seymour with multiple hits while Grady, Odwell and Bridwell contributed in support for St Louis.
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Brooklyn Defeats Boston 4-0 In Sunday NL Showdown
In Brooklyn on Sunday April 23 the National League game drew over 11,000 as Brooklyn shut out Boston 4 to 0. Rock Hill beat Episcopal High School Alexandria 11 to 6 on Saturday with Exielen fanning 18. Next Saturday Rock Hill faces Georgetown Prep.
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Washington Team Wins Telegraph Revolver Match
The Washington Revolver Association defeated Springfield Mass in a telegraph match by 1 987 to 1908. Both teams shot at home and mailed target scores for later comparison. Washington officers listed: President Maj James E Bell Vice President Eugene A Byrnes Secretary Maj Charles A Wheeler Treasurer Capt Frank W Holt Shooting Master Lieut W Milton Farrow.
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Washington Revolver Association
Washington Marksmen
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Fair Grounds Track Rules Stop Corrigan Horses From Racing
St Louis April 23 Secretary Hachmeister of the St Louis Fair Association issued a statement noting that fair grounds meetings will follow Western Jockey Club rules. Horses disqualified from unrecognized meetings cannot start in any fair grounds races. Owners who bolted to Corrigan face liability for stake obligations incurred before disqualification. Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for wounds burns and skin conditions.
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