White Sox halt Quinn in 1 0 loss to Yankees opening tilt
The White Sox defeated the Yankees 1 to 0 as Jack Quinn saw his win streak end and only four safeties allowed. Weavers opened with a scratch double and Jackson added a run, while Williams started a double play to keep the score tight.
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National League Postpones All Games Due to Rain
National League announces cancellation of all scheduled games as rain affects play across venues. No makeup dates provided in initial notice. teams plan contingency in coming days.
Batterles and Scores From American League Games
American League results across Chicago St Louis Detroit and Cleveland feature pitchers Quinn Mosridge Ruel Williams Schalk and Agnew Sotheron Gallia Mayer Picinich with Johnson and Picinich noted. YESTERDAY'S RESULTS in minor leagues and a slate of SATURDAY games across the National League include Cincinnati Boston Pittsburgh Brooklyn St Louis Chicago New York Washington and more.
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Benny Leonard Punched by Cop for Disturbance
New York May 23 Benny Leonard lightweight champion drew a crowd at Castile Ton when police arrested him for disorderly conduct after allegedly using abusive language toward several people including a boy and a man and a young woman who intervened. Leonard's manager offered to take him to night court but police took him in the patrol wagon.
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Indianapolis entrants face 95 mph qualifying speed in 410 mile sweepstakes
Indianapolis May 28 entrants in the 410 mile Liberty sweepstakes May 31 must reach 95 miles per hour in time trials to stay in contention. The top 3 percent start, leaving the slowest under 10 to beat. Automatic timing at the speedway ensures precise results, as time trials run four days before the race with three attempts per contestant and one final car check.
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Moran desired as savior by anxious Philadelphia fans
Philadelphia fans hope Pat Moran can lift Cincinnati into contention in the National League pennant race. Moran's dismissal by Philadelphia owner Jack Baker fuels protests and fan dissatisfaction with the Phils status and management.
National Marksmanship Matches Set For August at Caldwell
Washington May 25 The national marksmanship matches will open August 25 at Caldwell New Jersey following National Rifle Association events. Participants use U S rifle model 1903 and any .45 caliber pistol or revolver with barrel under 10 inches. Rifle events cover rapid fire at 600 yards slow fire at 500 and 1000 yards and pistol events at 28 yards.
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Tex Rickard Ready to Act If Protest Is Made
Tex Rickard promoter of the Willard Dempsey fight to be held in Toledo Ohio on July 4 plans firm action if protests are filed with Gov Cox. He has formed Toledo a coalition of labor unions contractors and business men to press for endorsement and protection of the event. Conservative estimates show Toledo profits near three quarters of a million dollars with hotels ready for large attendance and numerous employment opportunities in arena construction. Government officials reportedly share Toledo support and will not block the bout if local sentiment approves. The article also notes Mississippi Valley Power Boat Association races organized by the Molline Launch Club with Maurice Bockaert as secretary and Harry Godley of Davenport Ia as chair of the MV PBA race committee with a full program to be announced.
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Richards Restored to Amateur Status by Rules Committee
Vincent Richards holder of six national tennis titles has been reinstated to amateur standing by the Amateur Rules Committee of the United States National Lawn Tennis Association. The restoration takes effect May 24 when his employment with a local sporting goods firm ends and follows his resignation.
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Western Boatmen Plan July Races
Dubuque Iowa May 25 motor boatmen announce the Mississippi Valley Power Boat association regatta to be held July 4 5 and 6 on Campbell island race course Moline Illinois with a homecoming for midwest boatmen. War veterans return home and regatta plans include entertained events and cruising along the Mississippi Illinois tributaries with camping on Cannell's Island facilities.
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Jim Scott to Join San Francisco Seals Next Week
Jim Scott, pitcher formerly with the Chicago Americans and ex White Sox, has joined the San Francisco Seals and will wear a Seals uniform next week. Negotiations were done by long distance telephone while Scott was in Beloit Wisconsin. He left the White Sox in 1917 and served as a captain at the Presidio and Camp Lewis. Details of the deal were not disclosed. A new patent covers a flextile industry pine needle substitute for cotton and jute.
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Scotle
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Death Valley
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Chicago Americans
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White Sox
Presidio
Camp Lewis
Wash
Rickard Proposes New Decision System for Dempsey Willard Bout
News from New York in May reports Tex Rickard plans a novel decision method with outside ring judges and the referee to break ties. Lord Lonsdale balks at judging, Major A J Drexel Biddle may join as an outside referee, while Matt Hinkel remains contentious in Toledo and promoters seek a trusted third man.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
Tex
Lord Lonsdale
Rickard
A. J. Drexel Biddle
Philadelphia
Nix Hit by Automobile in Waverly Fractures Leg
Mr Nix of Waverly suffered a spiral fracture of his left leg above the knee when struck by a car. The accident occurred while he crossed to view a tractor display and he was dragged a half block before being taken to Mercy hospital for treatment. John Wolf of Chicago appeared in court for costs at 25 cents a day.
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Mercy Hospital
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Oslwein
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Donald George
Tripoli
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Chicago
International Contests Approved by Light Vote
New Haven Conn May 23 Undergraduate committee of the Yale Athletic association approved international track and rowing contests next year between Oxford and Cambridge and Harvard and Yale. The panel also voted to name the new track Overton field after Yale’s runner killed in France and to call Yale bowl field Wilson field.
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Miller and Allen to represent west high at state meet
Doc Miller and Verne Allen, West High athletes, depart for Des Moines to compete in the state meet. Miller, a sprinter and 440 capability with 54 seconds, 220 at 23.65 and sub 11 seconds 100, aims for a top placing. Allen, entering the broad jump with a best over 19 feet, will perform under a handicap due to an ankle injury.
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