Cigars and Smokers and Olympic Talk Merge
An OCR noisy page mixes tobacconist ads with Lord Desborough's interview on Britain and the United States as Olympic rivals. Desborough predicts UK strength in distance running swimming and diving while acknowledging strong US entrants and foreign visitors. He frames the Games as a peace-promoting, world-spanning athletic festival with schedules for events from July 14 to July 25.
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British Olympic Council
America
England
United States
Ppa
the Hague
Iow
Three Olympic Team Members Absent With Steamship Departure
Manager Matthew P Halpin said the American Olympic team will be minus three first string performers when the Philadelphia sails Saturday. Yale’s W R Dray and Rowe of Michigan join J D Witham of Pennsylvania in absence, affecting pole vaulting and distance running. Matt McGrath, hampered by knee issues, showed recovery with hammer throws near 171 feet, signaling return to form for the English stadium.
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Matthew P. Halpin
Philadelphia
W. R. Dray
Yale
J. D. Witham
Pennsylvania
Rowe
Michigan
Dray
Gilbert
Williams
Halpin
Matt McGrath
R. H. Sayre
McGrath
New Catcher Wilkie Clarke Sold to Holyoke Club
The Providence Tribune reports catcher Wilkie Clarke, with the Providence Orays since April 1, has been sold by Manager Duffy to Holyoke of the Connecticut league. Clarke left the Providence grounds after talks with Duffy and was not publicly confirmed, but is expected to report to Holyoke early this week. last year he played for Scranton.
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Providence Tribune
Wilkie Clarke Jo
Providence Orays
Duffy
Providence
Holyoke Club
Holyoke
the Tribune
Clarke
DaSy
Clarke Tate
Scranton
New York State
Simultaneous Debut of Simpson as Springfield Ties Pitch Trouble
The Springfield Union recounts a sweltering game where Simpson made his college debut for Waterbury amid heat and misplays. Stankard led Springfield with a three-base hit, Luby and Connor sparked offense, while Simpson struggled with fielding and a failed double steal. Springfield pounded 17 hits to 7 and won 18-6 in a high-scoring affair noted for pitching chaos and aggressive baserunning.
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Batting and Fielding Leaders in Eastern Baseball League
The article lists batting and fielding leaders across multiple minor leagues, noting Arthur Nichols at .327 and Bronkie and Murphy near .278 to .327. It details team scores, player stats, and fielding averages, including errors by Campbell and a range of players across Western, New England, Tri-State, Southern, South Atlantic, and Cotton States leagues, with notes on recent games and lineup details.
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Arthur Nichols
Nichols
Murphy
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Nichola
Sioux City
Pueblo
Denver
Bronkie
McNulty
Swander
Shincel
Mullaney
Fitzpatrick
Rogers
Sillery
Lepine
Campbell
AY Lallier
Simpson
Lapine
Bronkle
Edmundson
Firepatrick
Williams Triumphs Over Amherst in Season Finale
Amherst suffers a 2 to 1 loss to Williams in the final game of the season. The scoring featured goals from Templeton and Sam McClure with Damahey assisting, as Williams edged Amherst 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Umpire William officiated. Rose to join Olympic team in New York ahead of July games.
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Pratt Sela
Wiliams Amherst
Templeton
Sam McClure
Damahey
William
Rose
San Francisco
Jaume
Ralph
Roe
Olympic Club
New York
Batting and Fielding Trends In Early Season Baseball
The week shows New Haven leading batting with Hartford and Bridgeport close, Holyoke dropping. Waller and Tuckey boosted pitching standings while fielding totals trend downward with increasing errors often by shortstops. Holyoke, New Haven, New Britain lead in various categories. NL and AL batters above .275 include Donlin, Sullivan, Hummell, Melee.
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Padron
New Haven
Hartford
Bridgeport
Holyoke
Waller
Tuckey
Springfield
Meriden
New Britain
Waterbury
State Averages Show Shift as O’Rourke Retires
The State Average column notes Jimmy O'Rourke's retirement after weeks of struggling batting. Simmons of New Haven leads the week with a 14 game hitting streak and 26 total hits, including doubles triples and a homer. O'Rourke, Rieting, and Simmons form the top trio while others trail behind for now.
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Jimmy O'Rourke
Simmons
New Haven
Jimmy Secong
Rietng
Every Day Reduction Suits for Boys Vacation Styles
Weekly promotion lists knee pant suits in stock with varied discount days. Prices start near two dollars and fall through the week with sizes spanning ages 7 through 20. Includes ages 7 8 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 and price points around $1.25 to $2.50.
Sale Talk Circulates Over Ira Plank Deal
Report says a deal is on for the sale of Ira Plank with speculation about his Jersey City tenure and salary status. Details are unclear as sources note unresolved terms and potential impacts on local operations.
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Ira Plank
Plank
Jersey City
Elks Unveil New Uniforms for Waterbury Season
Waterbury Elks nine ordered new uniforms from D B Wilson Co. The dark navy caps and gray salt blouses feature B P O E on the breasts with lodge 265 insignia. Players Mareford Mille Connor gan Henebry Begley and Gaffney named for opening season lineup with others vying for positions. Practice begins Thursday with a possible game next week before July 3 opener.
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D. B. Wilson & Co
Will Sist
Proba
Mareford
Mille
Roger Connor
George Gan
Fred Henebry
Joe
William Early
George Gaffney
Donald
Jack Begley
American Olympic rifle team sails for England
General J A Drain leads the American rifle squad from St Louis on the Risley range trip to England. Captain C B Benedict L Te man Major C B Winder H E Simon F Leashner F T Evans and Marines B Martin EK W C Jeffries join the 1902 model equip. Drain says the team aims to win honors despite strong opposition.
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J. A. Drain
National Rifle Thon
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C. B. Winder
H. E. Simon
Ohio
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Marine Corps
B. Martin
New Jersey
Morris Resigns as College Athlete Manager to Practice Law
Worcester June 13 George B Morris resigns after two years as graduate manager of athletics at Maly Crese college and plans to begin law practice in Boston next year Morrie, Holy Cross 1905 graduate of football team, earned Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from the same institution this year, leaving his managerial duties behind.
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George B. Morris
Maly Crese College
Boston
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