SAYS HE WON'T FIGHT FAKER AND MEET SQUIRES
A San Francisco report notes Bill Squires refused to fight fakers and declined Coffroth's attempt to stage a Burns Squires bout. Coffroth delayed public notice hoping Squires would reconsider, while Squires warned he will not engage with fake promoters.
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Potomac crew race features Technical High and Georgetown eight
Technical High School crew and the eight from Georgetown College prepare for a mile and a half match race on the Potomac River from Sandy Beach to the Potomac Boathouse. Officials aboard include Referee John Hadley Doyle and timer Claude R Zappone. Yale track preview notes Harvard favored in major events.
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May Suspend Danny Shay for Nonpayment of Fine
The National Baseball Commission announced Danny Shiv’s potential suspension over a 3294 payment advanced by the St Louis National League club. If he does not replay the sum, he will be ruled ineligible. the issue stems from a December 11 1905 transfer and unpaid requests for payment.
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Automobile Meet to Launch United States Motor Racing Association
The United States Motor Racing Association formed in New York aims to inaugurate a national racing circuit for fast cars. The first meet is set for May 24 and 25 at Point Breeze track in Philadelphia, followed by a second on Decoration Day at Benning. A 10 mile race for touring cars will headline the program with three heats for professionals.
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Thirteen Innings To A Tie In Ann Arbor Game
Williams College and the University of Michigan played thirteen innings with no score before darkness ended the game in Ann Arbor. Yale defeated Lafayette in New Haven after rain halted play in the scheduled seventh. College baseball results list multiple regional scores and postponed games across leagues.
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Middies Leave Today for West Point Contest
Annapolis Naval Academy baseball team of 27, led by Lieut. Com. H. J. Giegemeier, departs for West Point for the annual Army-Navy series. Capt. Van Auken to start pitching with Lanphier as reliever if needed. Navy aims to extend a series where Army trails two to three.
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Washington and Chicago Split Wild Sox Showdown
Chicago 7 Washington 3 in a wild game as Hughes struggled with control and Graham wasn’t much steadier. Five errors and several baserunners defined the messy affair with key moments featuring Anderson stealing, Donohue and Roche producing hits, and a late rally by Washington thwarted by sturdy Sox defense.
Murphy Lorre on Huff Split Feud With Boston Club
Boston indignant over the Boston American League club removing scout Huff from the Nationals. President Murphy condemns the action, likening it to seizing an umpire, and cites parallels with Pulliam’s umpires. Mixed wrestling match talk, crews to row for battleships Kearsarge and Indiana in Norfolk, May 16.
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Johnson Stops Kelley in Washington Game Controversy
Special to The Washington Fest reports May 16 Chicago that Joe Cantillon planned to start Mike Kelley at first base for Washington. Umpire Silk O Loughlin barred Kelley on orders from Ban Johnson. Herrmann, chair of the National Commission, says Kelley may wear a uniform while the case is settled. Garry Herrmann and Ban Johnson to confer amid the dispute.
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Four Hits Off Powell In St Louis Win Over Philadelphia
Powell shut out the Philadelphia Americans as St Louis scored four runs off Plank. Line scores show St Louis 6 and Philadelphia 0. Hemphill Wallace and Niles had two hits each, with Davis also contributing. Powell and Plank worked until late innings in a 1 hour 36 minute game.
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SQUEEZE PLAY WINS IN LOW-SCORING DETROIT SHOWDOWN
Detroit defeats New York 1 0 in a seventh inning squeeze play. Cobb scored on a bunt by Schafer after Doyle and Laporte misplayed the ball. Both pitchers, Kilban and Doyle, worked finely. New York managed only two firsts in six innings. Runs, hits, and errors detailed for Detroit and New York.
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Flick's Triple Seals Cleveland Victory Over Boston
Cleveland edges Boston 2 to 1 in a pitchers duel as Turner hits a single, Flick triples, and Bradley lifts a long fly to drive in the decisive eighth inning run. Lajoie shines in the field for Boston, while Cleveland pitchers Lloyd Liebhardt and Young work tight relief.
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Longboat Nebrich French match and boxing notes
Sporting Comment by J E Grillo outlines Tom Longboat against Frank Nebrich in a three mile race at Kenilworth on Decoration Day with an athletic bicycle meet the same day. It also covers Burns Squires boxing chatter, Jeffries possible title handover, umpire mistakes in Brooklyn, Go Between in Belmont Park Handicap, and New York Giants extending a winning streak amid NL race chatter.
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Roanoke Beats Danville In Evening Showdown
Roanoke won the evening game in Roanoke Virginia with Danville in easy fashion. The locals rallied with four runs in both the third and seventh innings, featuring extra base hitting. Morrissey pitched steadily for Roanoke while Hamm and O'Conne provided Danville's late spark with Hamm’s single and Reggy's right field homer in the seventh.
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Washington and Lee blank Kentucky in 2 to 0 win on Wilson Field
Washington and Lee University shut out Kentucky 2 to 0 at Wilson Field. Porter pitched a brilliant no hit game for Virginia, facing 28 batters, with 14 strikeouts. Harper matched steady pitching as Kentucky’s two tallies came on errors and a hit.
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Weimer to Join Reds After Independent Ball Season
Pitcher Jake Weimer of the Reds wires the Enquirer that he will report to Manager Hanlon early next week. The Reds return from their Eastern trip Saturday, and Weimer will likely work in the opening game.
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Highlanders offer two men for Dineen trade
A Washington Post report from May 16 states New York Highlanders manager Clark Griffith has proposed trading pitcher Clarkson and outfielder Delahanty to John I Taylor of Boston in exchange for pitcher Bill Dineen. Griffith has been seeking Dineen for some time.
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Pfeister Well Supported as Chicago Defeats Boston 7 to 0
Boston blanks Chicago in a decisive 7 to 0 victory for the home club. Tinker and Beaumont spark the offense while Pfeister and Chicago pitchers shut down the Boston attack. Nine Chicago runs, 11 hits, and strong defense seal the win in a long afternoon game.
Syracuse University Tops Carlisle In Track Meet
Syracuse University defeats the Carlisle Indians 33 to 4 in Elmira New York track meet with 3000 spectators. The SU ball team also beats Carlisle 3 to 2. A note mentions the Jamestown Exposition Special Prize announced in The Post.
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