Errors And Jits Win GuEs A Game
Chicago defeated Cincinnati 3 to 1 in the first game of the series behind Cincinnati errors. Freeman pitched well with airtight support as Chicago bunched hits. Notable plays included Flack and Hargrave contributing, and Rixey losing pitcher for Cincinnati. New York Giants beat Brooklyn 8 to 2 aided by Gaston’s three-base hit and a Merry rally. Ruether, Miller, Bates, Snyder used in batteries. Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 3 to 2 as Roeckel drove in two and Cruise.fielding noted.
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Cincinnati
Freeman
Hargrave
C . Rixey
Paskert
Napier
Totaia
Rixex
Chicaro
New York
Bryddyn
Giants
Gaston
Brooklyn
White Sox Lose Promising Game in Detroit
Detroit Americans defeated Chicago 11 to 0 as Chicago threatened early but Detroit pounded in runs. Notable plays included Cobb’s diving stop on Falk and a tag at the plate, while Cedar Rapids and Evansville lineups appear in the scattered box. Multiple players contributed, with detailed stat lines recorded for the game and notes on other matchups in the schedule.
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Mich
Chicago
Cobb
Falk
Young
Collins
Cedar Rauids
Giwenking
Durkin
Crouch
Carey
Robnson
Cormmand
Bubser
Gomes
Slattery
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Selzer
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Chestnut
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Gilder
Mononk
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iNonowit
Lothes
Beck Island
Peoria
Rockford
Terre Haute
Moline
Bloomington
A Comic Strip in Type by J P McEvoy
A dialogue recounts an old joke about two Jews in the lobby of the Hotel Astor, with Abbie Ikie and others debating who has heard the story. The piece mirrors a comic strip style, ending with a conductor note: "End of the line. Far as we go." Copyright 1921. Associated Editors.
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Rey J
Hotel Astor
Mr. Cohen
Mr. C Cohen
Abbie Saye
Abbie
Ikie
Ukie
Kite
Jet
Cohen
Ikie Sauys
Ikle
Associated Editors
Boyle's Bunnies Win Opening Game in Evansville
Evansville Ind May 5 Cedar Rapids Bunnies won the first Three I league game here after Bundh ng hits in the sixth and eighth innings and Gilder's eighth inning double scoring two. Boyle Manager pulled starter after seventh. Mayor Bosse threw first ball. Attendance 2 100.
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Evansville
Ind
Bosse
American Sports Challengers Headed For Britain Meet
United Press reports Chick Evans leads the last American detachment to England as tennis players head east and the polo team trains in Britain. Evans, Tilden, Mallory and other Americans face tough draws and climatic hurdles in upcoming championships. four British teams will host a series through June 18 before cup contests begin.
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United Press
New York
Nay
Chick Evans
America
Wolf Expeditionary Force
England
Ende
Arrray
Evans
William T. Tilden
Molla Bjurstedt Mallory
Muleenglen
British Polo Association
Dempsey Adds Sparring Partners to Training Camp
World heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey expands his training squad at Freddy Welsh's farm near Summit New Jersey for the July 2 title defense against Georges Carpentier. New sparring partners Alex Trambidas of Portland Oregon and Steve Latzo of Scranton Pennsylvania join nightly road and gym work while Dempsey oversees workouts and signals a possible move to Atlantic City.
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N. J
Jack Dempser
Freddy Welsh
Farmy
Georges Carpentier
Alex Trambidas
Portland
Ore
Steve Latzo
Scranton
Dempsey
Jack Kearns
Atelantic City
Tex Rickard
New Jersey
Wader
Yanks in Rhine Organize Own Baseball League
Coblenz May 5 The Rhine season opens with an American baseball league featuring eight teams from Coblenz and nearby towns. Each company fields a nine, boxing and soccer fade, and the Third battalion wins soccer. The YMCA runs a large library, tennis courts, and a golf course. the Salvation Army canteen and men’s club boost morale as officers and men settle into life in Germany. American sports and welfare efforts aim to ease soldiers’ sense of home while promoting fitness and leisure activities.
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Coblenz
Rhine
Hias
Uncle Sam
Cohlenz
Anldernach
Neuwied
Engers
Mayen
Sayn
Ty Cobbs
United States
Fighth Infantry
Eighth Infantry
Camphor
Young Men's Christian Association
Liberty
Allen
Leo Huggins
Jersey City
Airdrome Field
Army
Salvation Army
Germany
Britton Rejects Big Fight Offer In Milwaukee
Milwaukee May 5 welterweight champion Tack Britton reportedly turned down a $1 000 plus percentage offer to fight Pinky Mitchell in a 8 round bout. Promoter Tom Andrews said Britton declined seeking greater earnings in the east for a 12 round bout with no decision. Mitchell previously beat Britton in a 10 round no decision in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Britton
Pinky” Mitchell
Tom Andrews
Andrews
East
Mitchell
Yesterday’s hero Gaston fuels 3 2 win for Giants
Giants rookie catcher pinch hitting in eighth tripled with two on and scored on a single to beat the Robins 3 to 2. Tigers erode six run White Sox lead to win 11 to 8. Tony Boeckel drives in two and scores. Braves top Phillies 5 to 0. Cubs win 3 to 1 aided by Reds misplays and strong pitching.
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United Press
Gaston
Giants
Tye
Robins
Tigers
White Sox
Tony Boeckel
Braves
Phillies
Dunkerton Fan Bets on Dempsey in July Fight
Dankerton resident John Ortner predicts a Dempsey victory over Carpentier in the upcoming July 2 bout. He wishes the European champion a rough night, hoping Dempsey leaves Carpentier with injuries and a knockout.
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Dunkerton
MR. Dempsey
Independence Nines Headline Weekend Schedule
Independence Indiana May 5 The Independence High School baseball team will play Celwein at Gelwein Saturday and then host Celwein on May 30. A game at Jesup is slated a week from Friday. Two Dubuque men, Ted Bowman pitcher and Chick Psimer shortstop, are on the Independence nine. The Palace Clothiers from Dubuque visit Sunday.
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Independence High School
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Gelwein
Jesup
Gam
Manchester
Uin
Dubuque Palace Clothiers
Dubuque
Ted’ Bowman
Chick
Psimer
The
Palace Clothiers
Laura Etawak Greatest Two Year Old Filly in Lautira
Edward Vor Gears declares Laura Etawak the greatest two year old trotter he has ever driven in Lautira Etawah, a daughter of Taosiah. Gears refuses to reveal her speed while training in Memphis. New Drake coach Ossie SolEmn named at Drake University in Des Moines, an ex football star from Minnesota.
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Edward “Vor Gears
Trotter
Lautira
Etawah
Gears
Memphis
DRAKE
Des Moines
Ossie Solemn
Minnesota
Drake University
Cobb Releases Two Veteran Pitchers
Detroit manager Cobb, unsettled by the pitching staff, released two veterans from the Tigers. Doc Ayers and George Cunningham were held in reserve, with no destination set, reducing the team’s pitching roster by nine.
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Associated Preys
Detroit
Mich
Cobb
Tigers
Doc” Ayers
George Cunningham
Indiana University Coeds Take Up Baseball
Indiana University in Bloomington begins organizing class teams as coeds take up baseball under coaches Helen Coblentz and Mariariel Hull. Four girls, Dorothy Simering Hazel Spencer Ruth Baker and Grace Stanton, show pitching skill while Katherine Yansick and Henrietta Rosenthal emerge as top prospects. The effort draws interest from students faculty and Bloomington residents as practices continue with strong enthusiasm.
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Bloomington
Ind
Indiana University
Helen Coblentz
Mariariel Hull
Deorethy ‘Simering
Hazel Spencer
Ruth Baker
Grace Stanton
Boxing Wins and Racing Bets Dominate Sport Flashes
Freddie Welsh KOed Kid Murphy in round two in Morristown. Chuck Wiggins beat Mike Gibbons in ten rounds in Grand Rapids. Frankie Mason defeated Solly Epstein in Kokomo in 10 rounds. Fred Fulton KOed Jack Temple in one round in Pittsburgh. Ohio State beat Chicago 20 to 5 in Western Conference baseball. Purdue defeated Northwestern 15 to 1. Harness racing foresees a banner year at the National Trotting association meeting in New York. Chick Gandil seeks an immediate trial in the 1928 World Series scandal indictments in Chicago.
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Associated Press
Morristown
N. J
Freddie Welsh
Kid Murphy
Grand Rapids
Mich
Chuck Wiggins
Mike Gibbons
Kokomo
Ind
Frankie Mason
Solly Epstein
Pittsburgh
Fred Fulton
Jack Temple
Chicago
Ohio State
University of Chicago
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Northwestern University
New York
National Trotting Association
Chick” Gandil
Browns explode for eight in fourth to beat Detroit 12 4
In a high scoring game, Cleveland tallied eight runs in the fourth inning on seven hits an error and a walk to defeat Detroit 12 to 4. Joplin delivered six consecutive two-bag hits against Sioux City. Baker of New York University belted a homer with two aboard to best Rutgers.
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Detroit
Joplin
Sioux City
Baker
New York University
Rutgers
Youthful Net Player Starts Eighth Year
Indianapolis reports 20 year old Johnny Hennessey, Indiana’s top tennis talent, begins his eighth year of tournament play. after winning state and tri-state titles, he trains on a glass court, competes in midwest events, plans nationals at Forest Hills, and aims to improve after a third round exit last year. He is also active in basketball and baseball.
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Mar
Altha
Johnny Hennessey
Indiana
Hennessey
Woodstock
Middlewest
Forrest Hills
Foll and Roberts
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Quadrangular meet at Grinnell May
Grinnell Iowa May 5 The annual quadrangular track meet featuring Grinnell Newton Oskaloosa and Marshalltown high schools will be held here Saturday morning on Wardfield. Oska loosa won the first meet and Grinnell won the second.
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Grinnell, In
Grinnell
Newton
Oskaloosa
Marshalltown
Wardfield
Cleveland Champions Make Good Publicity
Owner Jim Dunn of the Cleveland Indians learns championship status brings attention. Hotels in the American League offer incentives to host the team. The Hotel Metropole in Chicago boasted the world champions were guests during a recent stay.
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Jim Dunn
Cleveland Indians
High School Baseball Tournament Draws Early Interest
Ames May 6 The first high school baseball tournament in Iowa may be a success as 60 high schools respond. C W Mayser director of athletics at Iowa State College leads the event with track, tennis, and baseball on May 13 to 14. Entry deadline is May 1.
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Ames
Iowa
C. W. Mayser
Iowa State College
18 Year Old Boxer Dies After Bout in New York
George Greenberg an 18 year old amateur boxer died in New York city yesterday from a fractured skull suffered in a bout at the Star Athletic club with opponent Joe Marcus of Brooklyn. He grew exhausted in the fourth round and was taken to a hospital where he died. In Iowa City the University of Iowa baseball team beat Cornell College 7 to 1 with Dyke pitching six innings allowing one hit and Becker finishing.
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United Press
New York
George Greenberg
Star Athletic Club
Joe Marcus
Brooklyn
Greenberg
Iowa
Cornell
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Cornell College
Towa
Becker
Downey and Malone Set for May 16 Middleweight Bout
Columbus May 5 Associated Press reports Bryan Downey of Cleveland and Jock Malone of St. Paul are matched for a 12 round decision bout in Columbus on May 16. Both challengers compete in the middleweight division.
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Associated Press
Columbus
Bryan Downey
Cleveland
Jock Malone
St. Paul
Umpire Bill Klem Out With Broken Leg Recovery Update
New York reports Umpire Bill Klem will not return to National League work within two weeks as his leg remains in a cast after a broken toe. In London, C S Cutting of America loses in the Queen's Club amateur final to A M Bearlien 8-2 1 0.
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Klem
United Press
New. York
Bill Klem_nopes ito
Who'll Win Dempsey Carpentier Fight Prediction
Washington May 4 Babe Ruth predicts Dempsey will defeat Carpentier in a swift victory. He hails Ruth’s belief in the old sock that wins in every sport and claims Carpentier lacks room to run against a fast Dempsey.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Babe Ruth
Hoverup
Dempsey
Carpentier
Babe Ruth May Be Placed At First Base To Lose Weight
Washington March 5 Babe Ruth may be moved from right field to first base by Manager Huggins to reduce his waistline and help him shed excess weight that has left him unfit for the outfield duties.
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Babe” Ruth
United Press
Washington
DD. C
Babe Ruth
Huggins
Teachers College Weekend Track Meet Preview
Cedar Falls Iowa May forecast for the State Teachers College at Du buque. The Tutors hope to win the dual meet with Dubuque university with a large entry in dashes led by Perry Metfessel and Brown. Metfessel aims for the half mile, while Bailey and Dickinson show potential in field events though the team trails in shot put javelin and discus.
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Cedar Falls
State Teachers College
Dubuque University
Dubuque
Ivan Doseff
Perry
Metfessel
Brown
Altho Bailey
W. Dickinson
Will Honor Rowland At Milwaukee Game
Admirers of Clarence Rowland former Chicago Americans manager will observe 3 days in his honor when Milwaukee and Columbia clubs clash in Waukee May 34 Rowland now manages the Columbus club and was part owner and manager of Milwaukee The American Association president Thomas J Hickey will lead Chicagoans 200 to 300 expected on the trip Thomas E Wigan Packer financially interested in Columbus will join with friends in travel
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Chicago
Clarence Rowland
Chicago Americans
Milwaukee
Columbia
American Association
Columbus Club
Ted Lewis Returns Home Broken in Health
American fight fans lose the chance to see Ted Lewis the British welterweight in action as he sails for home this week. He is broken in wealth and discouraged after a string of losses to lesser opponents, never fully recovered from a severe jaundice attack four years ago. He told New York friends last week he is quitting fight fame to focus on health.
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Ted Lewis
Lewis
Ted
Jack Britton
New York
American poloist may miss British go due to injury
C. C. Rumsey of the American polo team now in Sunbury England may be unable to ride in the international match at Hurlingham after a back injury. Despite initial deeming it minor, he reports kidney pain and observers show concern for his condition, and his absence would be keenly felt by the American squad seeking the cup.
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C. C. Rumsey
Sunbury
England
Hurlingham
Rumsey
Altho
Tommy Gibbons Signs Two More Matches
Tommy Gibbons, who stopped Hugh Walker in one round last week, has been signed for two additional bouts by his manager Eddie Kane. The dates listed are May 20 in Canton and May 26 in Youngstown, with blank contracts allowing clubs to pick opponents.
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Atinneapolis
Minn
Tommy Gibbons
Hugh Walker
Eddie Kane
Canton
Youngstown
Kane
Dave Robertson Reinstated by Baseball Boss
Chicago May 5 Judge Landis reinstated Cubs outfielder Dave Robertson. President William L. Veeck suspended Robertson for not reporting to spring training. Robertson cited business interests in Virginia demanding his attention.
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Dave Robertson
United Press
Chicago
Kk.’ M. Landis
Cubs
William JL. Veeck
Robertson
Virginia
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