Sporting Facts And Fancies
Nationals poised to finish with the poorest Eastern Invader record as Boston and New York lead with five games won each. St. Louis trails, Washington far behind. Connie Mack’s Athletics cling to a winning edge solely against the Browns. Johnson’s absence and McInnes substitution critique the Philadelphia lineup. The Naps’ sixth inning miscue and Gray’s play cost a rally, while McAleer anchors the mound. St Louis Times claims Walter Johnson went home, a jab at the team’s absence.
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Speck Harkness Quietly Dominates as Naps Beat Washington
Cleveland’s Fred Harkness held Washington to three hits and one run in a 5 to 1 Naps victory. Gray faltered in the sixth inning as Cleveland pushed across multiple runs, while Harkness drew seven walks but kept the Nationals off base with strong infield support. Washington’s errors and errors in judgment helped seal the outcome in a brisk 1 hour 4 minute game.
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Speck" Harkness
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Nationals Cleveland Game Recap Gloomy Pitching and Errors
May 19 report from Cleveland notes pitchers Krapp and Paige to start for Cleveland. Harkness walked seven and was hit in the arm late, ending the game. Me lvide started, Ain Smith threw out Harkness. Washington turned two double plays and delivered tight defense. Gus Fisher aided Gray with an error save in the fourth, while Lelivelt and Khaefer drew gifts on hit-and-run plays.
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Elliott F Names V P of Phillies Dies at 51
Frank S. Elliott vice president of the Philadelphia National League baseball club died after cerebral hemorrhage at a hospital following a game with Cincinnati last Wednesday. He was 51. President Hierace S. Fogel said the death would not affect club management. Alfred D. Wilson will become vice president and legal adviser, while Elliott’s son Charles J. Elliott remains secretary treasurer.
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Keio University Beats Cincinnati in Baseball Clash
Keio University baseball team defeated Cincinnati University 6 to 4 in a Western states contest. Keio outhit the locals and showed strong activity on the base paths. Keio travels next to Georgetown to face the next school on the schedule.
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American League Standings and Results Snapshot
A compact look shows the pennant chase with teams like Philadelphia Cleveland and Boston posting varying paces. Yesterday’s results featured Chicago defeating Cincinnati while New York and St Louis had mixed outcomes as schedules widen.
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Flynn Aims to Tangle with Johnson After Kaufman Win
Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman who defeated Al Kaufman in Kansas City plans a rigorous training run for a world title clash with Jack Johnson. He travels from Chicago to Milwaukee then East, asserting a strong 800 percent chance to beat Johnson and seeking promoter offers for a July 4 Sapulpa bout with Carl Morris amid talks of a larger theater schedule.
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Britt after lost laurels seeking return bout and latest offers
Jimmy Britt, former world lightweight champion, plans a return title bid and seeks a rematch with Bat Nelson. He carries a commission from Australian promoter Hugh McIntosh to offer Jack Johnson $25,000 for a September bout with the McVey Langford winner, while Bat Nelson arranges a Nelson White clash in St Joseph and wires plans to match Britt.
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Ban on Amateur Bouts Shuts MSG Tournament
Police halted the Madison Square Garden international amateur boxing tournament after one bout, charging law violations for selling tickets to nonmembers of the Pastime Athletic Club. An English team arrived for finals on the two night event. referee Tim Hurst and two boxers were arrested.
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Welsh Chosen Referee for Wolgast Burns Fight
San Francisco May 19 Jack Welsh selected to referee the Wolgast Burns bout scheduled for May 2. Light weight champion near his training camp sparring yesterday hurt the previously broken hand and will not box for several days. Frankie Burns is training steadily and weighed in at just under 136 pounds after today’s session.
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BAD DAY FOR BOXMEN GIANTS BEAT PIRATES
Detroit May 19. Detroit pitchers hit in head by balls as Coombs and Lively exit early. Stanage homers and Works finishes strong to power Detroit past Philadelphia 4 to 5 while Covington and Russell struggle.
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Chicago Beats Phillies 7 to 2 In Chicago Showdown
Chicago bunched hits as Philadelphia errors aid 7 to 2 victory with spectators including National League President Lynch and Governor Tener. Sheckard Schulte Hofman and Archer among runs. Lobert and Schulte hit homers. pitching split between McIntire Stack Humphries. Game lasted 2 hours 10 minutes.
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Breaks Chicago's Streak in 12-Inning Boston Victory
Boston toppled Chicago 4 to 3 after twelve innings in a rain delayed game on mud soaked fields. Lord Callahan Hooper and Gardner delivered Chicago’s key hits while McIntyre and Wagner starred for Boston in a game lasting over two hours.
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Cardinals Beat Boston 5 to 3 in seventh inning surge
In Boston on May 19, St Louis edged the Red Sox 5 to 3 after tying in the sixth. Evans drove in Huggins and Kenetchy with a center field hit as Sweeney stole home earlier in the third. Key players included Konetchy and Brown with home runs and Sweeney stealing home.
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New York Routs St Louis 10 8 In Ninth Inning Rally
New York defeated St Louis 10 to 8 by a seven run eighth inning. Dagiels Hartzell Knight and Gardner led the offense with key hits as the visitors overcome St Louis home runs and fielding miscues. Balloting and pitching details show Bailey and Lake battling through six innings before Brockett and Quinn closed.
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Rucker Wins First Game Of Season For Brooklyn
Brooklyn pitcher Rucker secures his first win, shutting out the Cincinnati team 2 to 0. Offense features Daubert and Stark with two-base hits, while Descher and Wheat contribute in the Cincinnati lineup. game duration 1 hour 38 minutes.
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Georgetown Varsity Faces Navy In Annapolis Tilt
Georgetown meets Navy at Annapolis in a first class collegiate baseball game. O Conor will pitch for Georgetown while Capt Sitterding misses the trip due to a foot injury. Billy Ungan is among players listed for the squad as rest was advised for the captain.
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Eastern League Summary at Rochester and Toronto
In Rochester Montreal lost to Baltimore 1 0 in a tight game while Providence posted 1 run. At Toronto Jersey City played 7 innings and Newark defeated Buffalo by 3 runs.
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