Japanese pole vault record claim and Marquette League opener
The report highlights Minoru Fujii, a Tokyo University student, vaulting 3.9 meters and running 100 yards in 10.24 seconds, claiming near world records and a prospective tour including the American championships and London Olympics. It also previews the Marquette League season with Trinity and St. Martin’s churches staging the opener and a two-ground schedule under umpire Berger.
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London
America
Moakley Sets Freshman Track Rules at Cornell
Coach Moakley warns Cornell freshman runners that this year aims to build university material for next year and that past prep success does not guarantee a place on the team unless the athlete shows regular reporting and reliable hard work. He criticizes the lack of hard work among some numerals winners.
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Washington Post
New York
Cornell
Moakley
Walsh Injured In Collision With Schaeffer
Ed Walsh famed White Sox pitcher suffered serious side and back muscle injuries in a collision with Schaeffer during yesterday's game. Doctors say he will be out at least six weeks. He refused mounting treatment due to pain and is not believed to have internal injuries.
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Mich
Ed Walish
White Sox
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Mount Clemens
Breitenstein Batted Out as Shreveport Beats New Orleans
In New Orleans on May 5 Breitenstein was hit hard, Fritz relieved him in the sixth, and Shreveport won 8 to 7 with Gaskill and Rapp behind Breitenstein Fritz Matthews. Umpire Pienninger. Time 1 hour 4 minutes. In Memphis on May 5 five and a half innings were played before a rain pause halted the game between Little Rock and Memphis with a 8 to 8 score. Umpire Zuamer. Time 1 hour 15 minutes.
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Chicago Opens With Three in First Inning
Chicago leads Pittsburg 3 1 in the first after a wild throw and two hits. Kling’s batting and fielding shine as Chicago wins 6 2. Slagle Schulz Chance Hallman Kling, Phelps, Abbaticchio, Overall among notable names in scoring and pitching.
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Eleven Runs on Six Hits In Cincinnati Victory
Cincinnati beat St Louis eleven to nothing in a ragged pitching duel. Coakley pitched best among four hurlers. Mitchell made a one handed catch highlight. Noonan hit a three bagger and Kruger connected for a two base hit as Cincinnati piled up 11 runs on 6 hits while St Louis scored none.
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Stahl Is in Demand as Clubs Weigh Stahl for Pitcher Trade
News from the American League centers on Jake Stahl’s status as Boston Chicago and New York seek to acquire him. Cantillon resists offers, Comiskey weighs cash and player trades, Griffith pushes for a cash figure, and changes to Altizer Perrine Nill and Jones aim to boost the Nationals lineup ahead of a tough schedule.
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Feta
Jones
Pittsburg
Barney Dreyfuss
Bob Ganley
Washington
Jesse Tannehill
Ganley
Keeler
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Nelson defeats Pennsylvania Railroad Company in boxing map dispute
Sporting Comment notes Battling Nelson’s latest win over the Pennsylvania Railroad Company after a dispute over renaming Hegewisch Burnham. The piece then shifts to boxing figures in England, Yale tennis growth, and thoughts on nurturing young players and managers in baseball.
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Battling Nelson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hegewisch
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Burnham
Nelson
How They Stand and Yesterday's Results in Baseball
The standings feature Le Petew and Cleveland at top with records and percentages for teams such as Boston Philadelphia Detroit St Louis Chicago Pittsburg and Brooklyn. Yesterday's results include Cincinnati St Louis Chicago and Pittsburg, with games today listed as Chicago at Pittsburg Brooklyn at New York Philadelphia at Boston. A defensive note discusses White's deceptive delivery and runners being fooled by first-base throws, comparing lefthanders and Altrock's quick throws.
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Detroit
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Cantillori
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Boston
Nick Altrock
Altrock
Sinthy
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Nek
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Lowia
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Errors Prove Costly as Naps Bunch Beats World Champs
In Chicago at American League Park Cleveland defeats Chicago 4 to 0 aided by two hits, three battery errors, and a sixth inning fielding miscue. Altrock pitched for Chicago and Joss for Cleveland. Stovall Lajoie Clarke Bradley Hahn scored for Cleveland. Jones and Fick had sacrifice hits. Umpires O Loughlin and Stafford. Time 1 hour 38 minutes.
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Belmont spring meet opens with Metropolitan Handicap race
Roseben favored in a field of about eighteen for the Metropolitan Handicap at Belmont Park next Thursday, the feature of the Westchester Racing Association spring meeting. Dave Johnson’s Roseben carries 124 pounds with Jack Martin aboard, while many notable starters including Tanya, Suffrage, Superman, Blandy, Glorifier, and DeMund are listed among others.
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New York
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Brooklyn
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Oxford
Week's Sport Events and Championships Ahead
New York May 5 previews a busy week with O'Brien vs Burns in Los Angeles for twenty rounds or less to decide the light heavyweight title, Belmont Park hosting the Metropolitan Handicap worth 10000, Twin Sullivan vs Hugo Kelly for the middleweight laurels in LA, and Harvard vs Columbia crews for river aquatic honors. Reports say O'Brien and Burns are in peak condition, with interest also on Dr Gardner and Roseben in racing, and a competitive baseball scene with the Cubs and Giants leading the National League while the Brooklyn Nationals trail.
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Notasulga Excludes Futurity as Entry Questioned
New York May 5 Notasulga appears ineligible for the Futurity after her part owner Brulatour refused a high sale price. Tommy Smith of the Coney Island Jockey Club doubts an error and notes the Racing Calendar list lacking the filly, though her training and form may still keep entry unlikely. Names and a long list of horses and owners follow.
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Washington Post
New York
Notasulga
Brulatour
Tommy Smith
Coney Island Jockey Club
New Orleans
Nordsulga
Is Tom Longboat a professional in racing now
New York May 5 reports that Toronto announced Longboat received 400 dollars for winning the Boston Marathon. He also received medals and gifts and a city fund to send him to college. If he accepts, Amateur Athletic Union rules may declare him professional, affecting his athletics and education options.
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New York
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Longboat
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Amateur Athletic Union
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America
Williams College
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Manhattan Field
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Wefers
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Y M C A Tennis Season Opens With May 13 Debut
Y M C A physical director approves immediate tennis battles with a handicap tournament at Mount Pleasant starting May 13 to train players for the Middle Atlantic States championships May 27 on Bachelor Club courts. Registration closes May 11 at 7 pm. singles only with a small entry fee for prizes. The season features championships for singles and doubles starting June 19, plus a September court championship at Mount Pleasant and Twenty First streets.
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Mount Pleasant Grounds
W.S. Wiley
H. M. van Hoesen
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J. T. Harris
Mount Pleasant
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