Mighty Giants Humble Cubs in Major League Action
Major league results yesterday show the Mighty Giants defeating the Cubs as White Sox continue a hot AL stretch. In other scores, Boston edged St Louis, Detroit toppled Boston, and Chicago beat Washington, with a flurry of battery pairings noted for each game.
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Americus to Wrestle Gotch for World Heavyweight Title
Frank Gotch title holder to meet Gus Schoenlein of Baltimore in Baltimore at the Fifth Regiment Armory on May 20 for the world heavyweight championship. Gotch to receive forty percent of gross receipts while Americus gets thirty five percent and twenty five percent goes to the Monumental Club for expenses.
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Gus” Schoenlein
Americus
Baltimore
Wifth Regiment Armory
Gotch
Monumental Club
Fishing Season Opens May 15 for Game Fish
The season for taking game fish begins Wednesday May 15. Local anglers will fish despite Cedar era nostalgia, bass spawn later in June, many Iowans travel to Minnesota where bass season starts May 29. Also notes rising use and testimonials for Chamberlains Cough Remedy, urging trial and court sale via local dealers.
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Chamberlain
Bloomers Take Win From Dubuque In Burlington Clash
Bloomington, Indiana, May 11. Bloomington defeated Dubuque 3 to 2 in an exciting game. Syfert and Seeman pitched well for Bloomington, while Har grove and Raycraft supported Dubuque. Danville beat Davenport 14 to 9 on May 11 with Duffy getting the win over Crabb.
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Coleman
Kilbane to meet Wagner in new title bid in East
The report notes Johnny Kilbane preparing for a likely first defense against challenger Young Wagner in the East after Dundee fell in a recent Buffalo bout. Kilbane aims to defend his crown while Wagner pursues an upset in the upcoming match.
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Johnny” Kilbane
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Ufalo
Waterloo Marksmen Brace for Interstate Trap Tournament
Waterloo Gun club hosts a May 23 24 trap shooting tournament under the Interstate Association for Amateurs. The event draws shooters nationwide with $20 000 in support for 1912, ten regular events each day at 15 targets per event, entry 1 40, plus special exhibitions by professionals. Prominent marksmen like Mr Garrett of Colorado will visit Des Moines May 18 ahead of the meet.
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America
John F. Libby
Waterloo Gun Club
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Birdland Park
Waco Third Baseman Aiken Unassisted Triple Play
Roy Aiken, third baseman for the Waco Club of the Texas league, pulled an unassisted triple play in the first inning against Houston. With runners on second and third, a squeeze bunt led to a tag at second and touch of third, retiring both runners and the batter.
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Roy Aiken
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Evening duel on the range captivates gun lovers
In a standing match held at an urban arena, two skilled marksmen faced off with equal speed and precision. The event drew a crowd of firearms enthusiasts eager for a display of steady nerves and accurate shooting as the contest unfolded.
Yesterday's Results Across Leagues
Scores from yesterday include American Association matchups with St Paul 9 Columbus 6, Milwaukee 9 Indianapolis 4, Minneapolis 3 Toledo 4, Kansas City 8 Louisville 10. Western League Des Moines 5 St Joseph 4. all other games postponed. Central Association Kewanee 2 Burlington 6 Muscatine 15 Hannibal 4 Galesburg 2 Monmouth 3 Ottumwa 3 Keokuk 1.
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Americk Repeat in Olympiad Walkaway for Uncle Sam
Kansas City May 11 News recalls America's track supremacy in Olympic history. It notes the 1904 St. Louis games where U S athletes won 23 events and the 1908 London showing, with expectations for a strong 1912 Stockholm field led by top U S sprinters. foreign challengers appear limited, save for a few German sprinters.
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White Defeats Conley in Chicago Featherweight Bout
In Los Angeles May 11 Jack White the Chicago featherweight dominated Frankie Conley of Kenosha Wisconsin at Vernon arena. After a close start White battered Conley with body and head jabs until Conley’s manager halted it in the twelfth after Conley reportedly broke his wrist in the sixth.
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