Illinois President Claims Huff Will Return To Illinois Athletics
Urbana report says President Edwin B. James of the University of Illinois insists George Huff will return as Illinois College athletics director. He cites faculty and alumni pressure and hints Huff may receive a raised salary with a Boston contract in question. Mrs Huff disputes the claim and Huff reportedly noted to return as soon as possible.
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Washington Post
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Boston
Edwin B. James
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George .\. Huff
Boston American League Baseball Club
Ilinois College
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J. E. Grillog
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Sam
Sutton and Pell win mixed doubles title in three sets
Miss May G Sutton and T R Pell defeated William A Larned and Nora Iselin in the final at the St Nicholas rink. Sutton's aggressive serves and fast volleying dominated as Larned and Iselin struggled to respond. The pair clinched the match 6-3 6-2 7-3 amid a packed fashionably attentive crowd.
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New York
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Canva
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Sutton
Gould in Tennis Finals Defends Title Against Final Winner
London April 30 Jay Gould won the semi-final in the international amateur court tennis championship, defeating Page in three straight sets 6-0 6-4 6-2. Gould and Fennell, champion of 144, meet tomorrow. The Court Tennis Association halted plans to decide and allowed Eustace Miles to defend the title, with tomorrow's winner to challenge for the title May 4.
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London
Jay Gould
Page
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Eustace H. Miles
Cornell Football Schedule Opens Season At Ithaca
Ithaca N Y April 20 The Cornell football schedule announced tonight includes games with George Washington Oberlin Pennsylvania State Princeton Western University Swarthmore and Pennsylvania. Western University and Pennsylvanias away games listed at West Point and Philadelphia respectively.
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West Point
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Philadelphia
Pedlar Palmer Held for Manslaughter Over Choat Death
London April 30 A coroner's jury today found Pedlar Palmer the English pugilist guilty of manslaughter in causing the death of Robert Choat a gaps house stoker of Deptford. Palmer struck Choat in a railroad car coming from the Epsom races April 24 after Choat refused to stop singing when asked.
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Palmer
Robert Choat
Gapshouse
Deptford
Epsom Races
Squires to Fight May 30 With Burns or O'Brien Winner
Australian pugilist Squires signs to meet the May 30 winner of Burns and O'Brien. Location likely Colma near San Francisco. Byrne and O'Brien scheduled to fight in Los Angeles on May 3.
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Bhi" Squires
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O'Brien
Los Angeles
Doherty Withdrawing From English Davis Cup Team
English amateur tennis champion Hugh L Doherty will not play for England in the Dwight F Davis Cup this year nor defend his title. He stated he will not compete in any open tournament this year and will not defend his championship.
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London
Hugh L. Doherty
Dwight F
Oherty
Sporting Comment by J E Grilllog on Huff and Corbett
The column discusses George Huff possibly returning to Harvard to lead athletics, contrasts college and professional baseball pressures, notes Sam Young Corbett’s continued bouts with limited training, and critiques Michigan for freshmen eligibility and riding-horse training parallels. It also covers jockey education needs, Miles defending his tennis title, and Harvard’s Harvard rowing shell gift from Boston backer Baylies.
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Washington Post
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England
Walter C. Baylies
Boston
H. E. Teschemacher
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Washington Nationals Fall 8-2 to Athletics in Second Game
Cantillon's Nationals jump to an early lead on inside play but fail to hold as Schlafly’s interference play is ruled and the Athletics pull away. Plank steadies after a rough second inning. Kitson struggles in the eighth as Philadelphia builds a late advantage and wins by eight to two.
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J. ED Grillo
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Jones
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Pstrine
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Schiafly
Nationals Win Record Shows Home Struggles At Gate
The Nationals have won only one of five games at their home grounds here while performing better on the road. Only one home defeat stands out, the Hughes game in New York, a tense affair until the eighth inning when the Highlanders erupted for nine runs. The other losses were close contests.
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Highlanders
Perrine Stars At Short In Amateur Ball Clash
Nig Perrine continues to shine at short and drew applause for solid play. Bob Ganley made a sensational catch on Schreck’s line drive in right field, sprinting under the ball to reel it in a foot above the ground. The onlookers praised the quick reflexes and teamwork throughout the tight infield showdown.
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Bob” Ganley
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Ganley
Cleveland Defeats St Louis 4 2 To End Series
Cleveland wins final game of the series 4 to 2 over St Louis in cold wind. Nijes hits three base, Ruhs Wallace Yeager Hinchman Stovall and Lajole among those contributing. Morgan starts, Liebhardt relief. Time 2 hours 1 minute.
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Orth's Good Form Lifts Yankees In Boston Victory
Orth pitched and hit to back New York 3 to 1 over Boston. Hoffman and Parent sparked the win with sharp play as the Yankees drove in three runs, while Orth added a home run and two base hits. Dineen pitched eight innings for Boston, with Tyke leaves and late relief.
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Jacksonville Wins In Tenth Inning At Macon
Jacksonville defeats Macon in ten innings 9 to 8 after Roth steals home on a two base hit. Quinn weakened in seventh allowing three runs. Batteries Quinn Harley and Robinson for Macon. Umpire Davis. Time two hours.
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Rhe
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Atlanta Edges Birmingham In Tight Southern League Game
Little Rock beat New Orleans 4 to 1 as Atlanta earned a narrow win over Birmingham. Turner's third inning homer aided Atlanta’s comeback. Shreveport and Nashville games postponed by rain. scattered scores show mixed results in the Southern and other leagues with erratic schedules and weather delays.
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Birmingham
Danville Trims Portsmouth In Slow Baseball Tilt
Danville va April 30 Danville won the second game of the series against Portsmouth 3 to 2 features Lavender pitching a sensational catch by Henn and Powell’s base running. Moss of Portsmouth and lack of team play hurt the Truckers while Danville capitalized on two extra hits.
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Chicago Wins Poor Game After Benchings in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio April 30. Chicago outplayed by loose fielding and poor pitching. Mowrey made three errors in one inning while no runs scored. Capt. Ganzel and outfielder Mitchell benched for disputing decisions. Sheckard, Randall, Davis, Lovett and Ganzel contributed runs in a 6 to 3 Chicago win.
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Corridon's Hit Wins in Ninth In tight Philly victory
Philadelphia defeats Brooklyn 6 to 4 in nine innings as Corridon delivers the decisive hit after two were out. Magee, Courtney, Doolin, Casey, and Lumley contribute for Brooklyn while Alperman and Lumley homer for Philadelphia. Time 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Kiem
Washington and Lee Defeat Agricultural and Mechanical College
Washington and Lee University defeated Agricultural and Mechanical College of North Carolina for the second time this afternoon. Johnson pitched superbly for Washington and Lee, allowing only three hits. Sexton of Raleigh fanned eleven, but A and M could not muster enough offense. Bagley made a notable one hand catch, and Sherford of A M repeated his notable catch. Final score 6 to 3. Umpire Daniel Porter of Staunton.
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Daniel Porter
Staunton
St Stephens Edge Southern Railway In Tight League Game
Timely hitting and a key home run by McKnight pace St Stephens to a 5 4 victory over Southern Railway in Zapital City league action. Holly belted a homer for Southern, Moriarity and Carroll sparked St Stephens, while Harring and McKnight combined for strong pitching and timely hits.
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Rhode Island Forfeits In East Washington League Contest
In a Sunday league game at Thirteenth and 1 streets northeast Waugh faced Ninth when an attempt to delay by Brookes at the start of the seventh inning led to a forfeit in favor of the First Methodist Protestant. The earlier six innings were a pitchers duel before First broke through with an eight-run seventh. Hoffmann, the ninth batter, saw the delay as Brookes slammed the ball over the backstop, ending the game. Rhode Island Methodist won the forfeit after an eventful delay.
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Western High School Defeats Army and Navy Preps 8 to 2
Western High School overwhelmed Army and Navy Preps on their field 8 to 2. Garner pitched for Army and Navy struggled with control while Radford and Taylor hit two home runs for Western. N. McLean and Stutz contributed key hits as Western built lead and held on for victory.
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Georgetown Meets Maryland in Afternoon Tilt at Georgetown Field
Southpaw Devine will pitch for Georgetown as the Blue and Gray face Maryland this afternoon at 4 on Georgetown Field. Maryland has been lively this season and could pose tough opposition for Georgetown. Cincinnati releases pitcher Chapple to Scranton, moving from the Central League. he departs for Scranton immediately. Terre Haute 6 Rapids 4 at Terre Haute.
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