Americans Dominate Wimbledon Singles Action in Straight Sets
At Wimbledon on June 4, American players led decisively in straight sets. McLoughlin Johnson Williams and Bridle defeated opponents 3–0. Craig Biddle of Philadelphia added a solid 3–0 win over G. H. Mayes as Canada faces Belgium in Dwight F. Davis Trophy action. R Norris Williams handled R M K Turnbull 3–0 in his first Wimbledon match.
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Wimbledon
England
McLaughiin
Johnson
Wiliams
Bridle
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
G. H. Mayes
Belgium
R. Norris Williams
United States
R. M. K. Turnbull
Wallace F. Johnson
H. B. Webb
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Plac
Maurice E. McLoughlin
Omnes
A. H. Glendinning
RK. B. Powell
J. B. ‘Ward
New England
W. E. Crawley
F. W. Rabe
McLough-lin
Williams
Biddle
Protest Over Put-In-Bay Prize Fight Planned
Cleveland officials urge Attorney General Hogan to bar a July 4 boxing match on Put-In-Bay tied to the Perry centennial. They call the celebration patriotic educational and religious and say the fifteen round bout between Knockout Brown of New York and Johnny Griffiths of Akron desecrates the event.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Brown
New York
Johnny Griffiths
Akron
Put-in-Bay
Perry, Centennial Commission
Hogan
Johnny Griffith
Open Championship at Hoylake Ends With Taylor Victory
J H Taylor, a four time British Open holder, won at Hoylake with a total score of 304. Edward Ray took second at 312, with Harry Vardon tied for third and fourth with Michael Morvan at 313. John J. McDermott tied for fifth with T Fensus at 313 as Tom L McNamara finished 24th. Other notable scores included Arnaud Massey 517, Alex Herl and Graham Jr 38, and James Braid.
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Hoylake
England
J. H. Taylor
Edward Ray
S. Harry Vardon
Michael Morvan
Yardon
John J. McDermott
United States
T. G. Fenvus
McDermott
Tom L. McNamara
Arnaud Massey
Alex Her
Graham, Jr
James Braid
Giants Beat Brooklyn 4-0 to Split Series
New York and Brooklyn finished level in the series as the Giants shut out the visitors 4 to 0. Tesreau held Brooklyn to five hits, driving in three runs in the second inning after a wild throw by Wisher. Meyers, Snodgrass, and Doyle delivered early offense.
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Brooklyn
Giants
Stack
Wisher
York
tShafer
O Fletcher
Daubert
Merkle
Smith
Murray
iMayers
Miller
Snadera
Tesreat
Yingling
Doyle
Testeau
Fisher
Baliz
Tesreau
Yingilng
Inginrs
I Smpkes
Messrs
Klem and
Orth
Referee halts bout in Memphis stoppage stops fight
In Memphis on June 24 an eight round heavyweight contest between Joe Jeannette and Jef Clark was stopped by the referee in the last round and ruled no contest. Jeannette led from the start and the official judged Clark unable to continue.
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Memphis
Tenn
Joe Jeannette
Jef Clark
Joplin
Jeannette
Boehling Beats Highlanders 3 0 In Eight Innings Farewell
Boehling fires eight innings of two hit allowed ball as the Nationals top Chance's Highlanders 3 to 0. Milan steals home in the sixth and Ray Morgan drives in Gandil to seal victory as five scattered singles key the scoring. Brilliant fielding and close plays at the plate highlighted the pitchers duel.
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Joe Boehling
Chance
Highlanders
Boehling
Nationals
Richmond
McConnell
Milan
Mr. Ray Morgan
Gandil
Caldwell
Moeller
la Porte
Gossett
Crée
Peckinpaugh
Henry
Archer Sweeney
Connolly
la Forte
Foster
Boehing
Borton McKechnie
Morgan
Derrick
Daniels
Walter
Boehring
Cree
Moel
Schaller Moves to Washington via Waiver Route
Chicago, June 24. Walter Schaller, White Sox outfielder, was released to the Washington club after waivers. Manager Griffith claimed him at the waiver price. Schaller joined Chicago from Detroit earlier, started strong in left field, then slumped in batting and fielding, prompting Ceallahan to seek a new first for him. Fictrell had obtained Schaller from Kansas City.
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Walter Schaller
City
Washington
Schaller
Griffith
Detroit
Cearler
Ceallahan
Fictrell
Kansan City
Athletics Start a Six Game Series Here Today
National and Philadelphia clubs begin a six game set with two games today at 2 PM. Boehling and Sweeney figure in a tense day as teams chase standings. Pitching matchups include Bender, Plank for the visitors and Johnson, Groom for Philadelphia.
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Athletics
Philadelphia
Ban Johnson
Bender
Plank
Johnson
Groom Aire
Bearife
Cincinnati Poloists Win Midwestern Title Match
Cincinnati club defeats Kansas City 10 4 to 9 3 at Onwentsia Country Club in Lake Forest Illinois. Earle W Hopping backs Cincinnati scores the winning goal in the final minute, totaling four. Penalties cost Cincinnati one and a quarter goals. Magill of Kansas City secures a safety. St Louis and Onwentsia meet tomorrow, the loser faces Kansas City, and Saturday the survivor meets Cincinnati for the trophy.
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Kansas City
Lake Forest
Ill
Cincinnati Club
Onwentsia Country Club
Earle W. Hopping
Cincinnati
Ohio
Magill
St. Louis
Onwentsia
Jackson Suspended Over Umpire Baiting Affair
Chicago reports Outfielder Joe Jackson of the Cleveland club was indefinitely suspended by AL President Johnson for his conduct toward Umpire Exon after a game on Saturday. The action follows an incident during the same contest.
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Chicago
Joe Jackson
Clevelina
Prevident Johnson
Exon
Doubleheader Split as Tigers, Indians Clash in Detroit
Cleveland wins in 12 innings then Detroit takes the second 6 to 5 at Navin Field. Key moments include Willett’s wild throw tying the first game, Carisch’s double driving in the winning run, and Crawford homering in the second game. Mitchell, Johnston, Seibold and others factor in a five-run sixth for Cleveland while Detroit rallies late but falls short in hard-fought twin bill.
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Mich
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Navin Field
Willett
Ryan
Graney
Carisch
Netroit
Tigers
Blanding
Crawford
Mitchell
Johnston
Seibold
Turner
Veach
High
Gainer
Hennessey
Stunaze
Peplowske
Rondeau
House
Bush
Vitt
Gregg
Ini
Leitold
Ovvitt
Olson
O‘crawford
Lajoie
OjRondeauy
Q’neil
Moriarty
Lalbord
Kahler
Snobe
O'Neil
Kanter
Messrs
Evans
Leibold
Bigh
O Gainer
Stsnape
O'Neill
Bisnding
Hennessy
Beach
Zamloch
Laniige
G ‘Neil
Lemon
OM House
Af Mitchell
Zaviloch
Mesers, Egan and Evans
Browns Are Easy Winners
Chicago hosts St Louis in a shutout 8 to 0 as Lange and White struggle. St Louis hits were led by Stovall and Pratt with Chase accounting for three of Chicago’s six hits. Manager Callahan argued a call and was ordered from the clubhouse by umpire Hildebrand. Time of game 1 hour 48 minutes.
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White
Shotten
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Pratt
Mitchell
Chase
Callahan
Hildebrand
Lous
el Chicago
Wittama
Collins
Johnston
Bodie
Wallace
Mattick
Lavans
Obeall
Weaver
Ossennik
Jlaner
If White
SL. Louis
Runa Shotten
Johnston Lavans
Fratt
Om Lange
Off White
Agnew
Stavel
Lavang
Chicaco
Messrs.Loughlin
Cracknell Golf Writer Dies at Age Eighteen
Ralph Cracknell veteran golf writer and Elty Club contributor died after a brief illness on June 4. He served Boston Globe staff for over a decade and resided in Linworth. Dreadnought Athletic Club reorganizes for district play. Linworth Athletic Club issues challenges to area teams. Pirates manager Fred Clarke signs two players from St Joseph club.
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Ralph Cracknell
Tin Hoston Globe
Pelons
Dreadnought A. C
Dreadnought Athletic Club
Innev
James Crawford
St Capitol Street
Linworth A
Linworth Athletic Club
Earl Alden
Tenth Street Southwest
Pirates
St. Joseph
Fred Clarke
Pittsburgh
Kelly
George Watson
Phillies Clinch Fourth Straight Win Over Boston
Philadelphia defeated Boston 8 to 5 in a nine inning game. Luderus led the Phillies with three hits while Connelly and McDonald added key RBIs. Seaton started for Philadelphia, tossing eight innings with Hess and Seaton holding the Red Sox scoreless until the ninth. Boston’s Cravath, Magee and Knabe produced late threats but Philadelphia seized control early and held on for the victory.
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Philadelphia
Doom
Alexander
Seaton
Paskett
Ludertus
Phila
OlManville
Luderua
Myers
Lébert
Connelly
OlSweeney
Oj Titus
McDonaldabe
IjMann
Ariden
Dickson
OS Ring—Paskett
Luderus
Lobert
Magee
Cravath
Knabe
McDonald
Mann
Titus
Hite
Om Tyler
Hess
Backifice
Kilifer
Doolan
Philadelpha
Palle
Tyter
Tyler
Hees
Killifer
Mecers
Rigler
Byron
Gene
Cardinals Win 1-0 Over Chicago In Rain-Shortened Game
St Louis edged Chicago 1-0 as rain forced a halt after two innings of the scheduled doubleheader. Griner doubled and Huggins singled in the fifth for the lone score. Umpires and line scores noted a lengthy game, with Briewell and Lavender pitching support. Also in Cedar Point, Michigan attorney George D. Palmer won the North America Skat League prize.
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Palmer
Cedar Point
Ohio
Michigan
George D. Palmer
Detroit
Fans Censure Connie Mack Shuts Game At Shibe Park
Special to The Washington Post June 2 Philadelphia fans faced disappointment when Connie Mack postponed the Athletics game with Boston due to wet grounds after heavy rain. 3,000 spectators had gathered to bid the team farewell on a four day Washington trip. Mack saved Bender for a double header against the Nationals with Plank, while Coombs Pennock Brown were sick and others unreliable.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Mack
Boston
Shibe Park
Athletics
Washington
Joday
Ret Sox
Bender
Nationals
Plank
Connie
Steff
Coombs
Pennock
Brown
Bush
Wyckoff
Houck
Uhlan Poised To Break World Trot Record
Cleveland daily report notes Uhlan driven by C G Billings shows strong form in workouts at North Randall. The champion trotter clocked 2 04 1 4 for a mile and previously set the world mark at 2 minute flat. Officials plan for Grand Circuit races starting July 7.
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Ohio
Uhlan
C. G. Billings
North Randall
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