Grounders Doubt Ewald Quote on Three I League Troubles
The Davenport Times reports skepticism that Ewald spoke of or endorsed a plan to dissolve the Three I. It notes external speculation that Tearney benefits from the league's discord and recalls past threats by the National Commission to impose a schedule. Arbitration is dismissed as insufficient in the writer’s view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tearney
Springfield
National Commission
N. C
Commission
el Symphonie
Fong
Busters Fall to Rogesland in Seven in Wet Weather
Gardner faced a tough challenge from Frank Lakaff as Waterloo played the Islanders in a seven inning game. Lakaff baffled Boyle’s lineup while Waterloo scraped a run in the fourth on Clemens and Sullivan scoring. The Islanders capitalized on errors and timely hits to build a lead, with Custer and Lakoff delivering key doubles and multi run frames.
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Tock Island
Wwaterloo
Gardner
Carney
South Paw
Frank Lekaff
Boyle
Lakaff
Waterloo
Clements
Long
Clemens
Sullivan
Stevens
Roosters
Spurs
Bowman
Wikes
Stevens Chase
Dickey
Islanders
Custer
Lakoff
Woods
Brunter
Wilkes
Hook Island
ABRAE
Shitters
al Clehs
Funtes
Waterino
Seurs
Ef Hawman
Wilk
Kahr
Rock Island
Hunter
Lakatt
Roses
Wilkes Ta Dicker
Phillies Spank Boston Twice In New England Doubleheader
In Boston on April 20 Philadelphia took the morning game 5 to 2 with four first inning runs and three Boston tallies in the fifth and sixth. In the afternoon Philadelphia edged Boston 7 to 6 as light rain slowed play in the second game of the doubleheader. Also New York beat Brooklyn 4 to 3 in a ninth inning rally in drizzling rain. Cincinnati-St Louis rain paused play. Pittsburg-Chicago had no game.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Mass
Rhe Phila
Beeba
Moran
Brown
Graham
Brennan
Alexander
Dooin
Tyler
Perdue
New York
Brooklyn
Ames and Myers
Knetzer
Atkinson
Bell and Erwin
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Detroit
Washington
Veland
American ‘Association
Minneapolis Pow Pvt
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Reese
Louisville
Milwaukee
Columbus Free
St. Paul
Chicago tops St Louis 6 to 3 in final game of series
Criss struggled early as St Louis faltered while Chicago prevailed 6 to 3 in the series finale in St Louis. Batteries were Scott and Payne for Chicago and Criss and Clarke for St Louis. Other games in Washington Philadelphia Detroit and Louisville saw rain or postponements.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Criss
Scott and Payne
Clarke
Washington
New York
Standing of Colors Declared Amid Turbulent Ambush
A fragmentary report notes a standing of colors event amid confusion and unclear details. Names, dates, and locations are not discernible in the legible text, leaving a sparse outline of the ceremony and participants.
Arbitration plan urged to settle Three-I league dispute
Davenport Iowa April 20 special reports Chicago Tribune Sporting Editor Frank Boyle Woodruff proposes an arbitration settlement for the Three-I league. Northern clubs demand eight club continuity while southern factions face scrutiny. Waterloo and other northern clubs vow to uphold National Commission rulings and avoid compromising unity.
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Davenport
Chicago Tribune
Tri-City
Waterloo
Tearney
Frank Boyle
Harvey T. Woodruff
Woodruff
Quincy
Kinsella
Et al
National Commission
Rock Island
Dubuque
Sangamon
Sports Talk and Plans Stirring Controversy and Fights
A stray sports column notes Washington critic on Steamboat Bill Otey and rival pitchers, hints at a possible baseball war led by J Cal Ewing, and reports boxing plans between Eddie Santry and Battling Nelson at Fond du Lac. It also covers Hal Chase’s Americans courting college talent, a pugilistic white hopes tournament, and New York racing debates amid state law fears.
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Eddie Santry
Battling Nelson
Fond du Lac
Wis.) Athletic Club
Nelson
Santry
Chicago
Tim O'Rourke
National Sporting Club of America
New York
Jack Johnson
Different Light On Three-I Meet in Chicago
Waterloo officials dispute Chicago reports on the Three-I league meeting. William Ewald cleared of compromise talk. Tearney must dissolve the injunction against Danville Bloomington Spingfield Peoria clubs and others. Maynard says no rough house and outlines intent to open the season.
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H. B. Maynard
Waterloo
Chicago
William Ewald
Mr. Maynard
Maynard
Tearney
Ewald
League
Hofer
Palmer House
Witton Bering
Decatur
Harry Hoefer
Quincy
Sherman Hotel
Mr. Bering
M. H. Sexton
Rock Island
Bering
Mr. Sexton
Persident Tearway
Sherif
Circuit Court
Sangamon County
Danville
Bloomington
Spingfeld
Peoria
A. R. Tearney
Holland
Kinsella
Fearney
National Commission
National Board
Teatney
Quinn O'Brien
O'Brien
Tribute to Adrian Joss by William Sunday at Toledo funeral
William A. Sunday delivers a eulogistic tribute at Adrian C. Joss funeral in Toledo Ohio. The speech praises Joss as a supreme baseball pitcher and ideal athlete, recounting his character, influence on the game, and a symbolic game against death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Sunday
Adrian C. Joss
Adrian IC. Joss
Toledo
William A
Addie Joss
United States
Supreme Court
Addie
Sam Langford Sails Home After Ill Father Visit
Sam Langford, the Boston tar baby, sailed for Yarmouth N H to be at his sick father. He says he still pursues Jack Johnson and denies a rift with manager Joe Woodman. A Ben Hur Meichett Court box social is set for Friday April 21 at Seash hall with prizes, dancing, and lunch for two.
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Sam Langford
Yarmouth
N. 8
Sam
Jack Johnson
Joe Woodman
Europe
Ben Hur Meichett Court Box
Seash Hall
Ad Wolgast Plans Ten-Round Bout Promotion
Ad Wolgast the world lightweight champion arrives in New York to finalize training for his ten round bout with One-Round Hogan next Wednesday night. He voices confidence and expresses concern if Hogan contemplates quitting boxing after a defeat, stating it would harm the sport.
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New York
Ad Wolgast
Horan
Hogan
Wolgast
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