Yankees Defeat Cleveland 9 to 2 in Open Series Game
New York Americans routed Cleveland 9 to 2 yesterday in the opener of their series with the champions. Coveleskie faltered, giving up four runs in the first and another in the fourth before Odenwald relieved. Peckinpaugh and Sewell contributed two-base hits, with Ward and Romerosa among the scorers as New York seized control early and never relinquished it.
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Carpentier's Right Across Dempsey Fight Hopes
UPI preview by Jack McAuliffe on Georges Carpentier as undefeated lightweight champion contender notes his strong right, potential to win, and how it may fare against champion Jack Dempsey. Analysis covers form, setting, and risks while noting Jeanette sparring results and Carpentier's improving condition.
Babe Ruth Sentenced to One Day for Auto Speeding
Babe Ruth, famed homerun king of the New York Americans, was sentenced by a magistrate to one day in city prison and fined for automobile speeding.
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Illinois Central Team Chooses Weekend Battles with Dubuque
The Illinois Central shops field a top ball club as they prepare for three games this week. Thursday at 5:30 p.m. they pursue Kimball, Friday at 5:30 p.m. a clash with James Black Drygoods, and Sunday at 4 p.m. a highly anticipated match against the Dubuque T. C. Dubuque arrives boasting a strong Iowa lineup after defeating the Chicago Giants, intensifying calls for a large local crowd to back the home team.
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Elevator humor and the independence hog on ice
A humor piece recounts a mother’s simile about independence and mocks the phrase independent as a hog on ice. It pivots to a writer’s vignette about an elevator operator, describing rude, oblivious service and the comic chaos of riding floors from five to eighteenth, ending with a quip about John Hancock and the Declaration.
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Modern Clashes for Heavyweight Fighting Honors
The 1897 heavyweight title changed hands when Robert Fitzsimmons, an Australian, defeated James C. Corbett in Carson City Nevada after fourteen rounds. It marked the first fight filmed and the start of women spectators. Fitzsimmons weighed 167 pounds to Corbett's 183. In round six the champion floored Corbett, but the decisive blow came in the final round with a right over Corbett’s heart. A surge of fans invaded the ring as Fitzsimmons celebrated while Corbett’s supporters clashed, needing officials to separate them.
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Allison Baseball Club Schedule Dating to July 24
Allison's baseball club announces a July 24 game date with Gates and seeks negotiations for additional weeknight or Sunday contests. The tentative slate lists matchups at Beaver, Clarksville, Waverly, and Parkerburg with Clarksville, Waverly, and others on the docket.
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Emil Musel Again Leads in Homeruns in New York
Emil Musel of Philadelphia again leads the National League in homeruns. He increased his total to 10 yesterday, placing him one ahead of George Kelly of the Giants. The Quaker outfielder continues to top the league in long balls as of the latest game tally.
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Cincinnati shuts out New York 6 to 0 in bright pitching
Marquard's sharp pitching and solid Cincinnati defense blank New York 6 to 0. Benton and Nehf struggled in later innings while Young left after a fourth inning slide. Also notes Cubs beat Phillies 6 to 3 in Chicago and Braves outran Pirates 19 to 7 in Pittsburgh. Baseball results from June 3 include American Association and Western League games with St Paul, Columbus, Toledo, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Louisville, and more.
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Who will win Carpentier vs Dempsey light heavyweight faceoff
United Press reports in New York on June 8 that Jeannette, a colored heavyweight, predicts Carpentier will win. He cites Carpentier’s terrible right hand, speed, and snapping delivery to reach Dempsey, believing the champion will fall.
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Flashy Sports Flurries Across Cities And Nations
Reports from Omaha to Edinburgh note Gibbons ninth straight KO over Keeler and Gibbons later triumphs for Mike Gibbons in New York. Golf leaders Ray and McKenden top the 2 000 guineas field as Illinois awards 14 gold baseballs to Big Ten champs. Detroit shifts Julie Mee to Coast League. A Columbus outfielder sale and Pittsburgh banquet for Braves honor ex Pirates. Elizabeth Female College near Washington Miss claims a historic women’s degree milestone.
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Dempsey Restricted to Two Daily Meals in Training
Atlantic City reports heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey on a two meal daily plan breakfast and dinner as he aims to slim down for a title defense. His training pause followed a gash over his left eye and officials say weight loss will dictate meal timing. Georges Carpentier trains in Manhasset aiming to weight-drop before the July 2 bout and shows knockout power in sparring with Jeannette and Journee.
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Fletcher Debuts with Phillies in Double End and Eight Chances
Fletcher started for Philadelphia in his first game, enduring a double end and a single off Alexander while handling eight chances. In other action, the Yankees scored six runs in the seventh inning and four in the ninth to defeat Detroit. Boston College beat California 6 to 2.
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Hummel Leads in Iowa State Trapshooting Trials
Mobridge S D shooter Frank Hughes tops the 200 target program at Des Moines Gun Club, winning a shoot off against Fred Etchen Coffeyville Kan with 20 straight hits. Teammates Hummel Ward Dixon Etchen and Hughes post standout scores as Williams and Smith compete for top places and zone team selection for Minneapolis.
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Jackson and Davis to Decide Championship in Horseshoe Pitching
Des Moines June 8 C C Davis of Columbus and Frank Jackson Kellerton Ia will meet at the fair grounds Sunday at 2 30 p m in a horseshoe pitching contest for a side bet of 400 and all gate receipts The match draws wide interest as Jackson is the national champion and Davis a top eastern pitcher Davis brings expected wagering while Jackson bids to extend his unbeaten record in national tournaments
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Baseball scores and Ontario magistrate proposal summary
The scoreboard notes several baseball results including Washington beating Detroit 3 to 2 with Heikmann and Hornsby homering, Griffith and Krueger also homering in a 14 to 5 win by the Cards over the Robins, the Yankees routing the Indians 9 to 2, Marquard baffling the Giants, and Pirates losing 10 to 7 to the Braves. It also mentions Ontario proposing female magistrates for cities over 100,000 on city council application.
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Dempsey’s Mother to Receive Full Fight Report
Atlantic City reporting the 61-year-old mother of world heavyweight champion Dempsey will receive the blow by blow story as press wires relay the Toledo title bout. Brothers Bernard and Johnny Dempsey, ages 42 and 28, have traveled to attend the fight and will be at ringside in anticipation.
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Tripoli and Allison to Meet in Sunday Matinee
Tripoli and Allison baseball teams are set for a Sunday matinee at Tri Poli Baseball Park. It marks the first scheduled clash between the two, with a summer series anticipated and strong local interest expected as they seek an early edge. First pitch is 2 30 p m.
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Charles City grid card announces many games
Charles City announces the high school football schedule for the season. Games listed include Cedar Falls at home on Sept 23, Nashua at home on Oct 15, Waverly away on Oct 22, New Hampton at home on Oct 28, Cresco away on Nov 3, Mason City away on Nov 11, Teachers College home on Nov 18, and Osage away on Nov 24 with open dates noted.
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