Phillies and Cardinals collide in erratic May game
Detroit and New York win in a day of baseball. Cincinnati beats Chicago 10 to 2 while Philadelphia bats hot at home. Williams wins for St Louis in a 11 hit performance as Hornsby, Duncan, Perry and Dugan pace the offense.
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St. Paul and Mountasankee Lead American Association Pennant Races
In the American Association standings Indianapolis hosts St. Paul as Mountasankee leads with Tote 1a and city race results show Louisville 6 and Minneapolis 4 in a tense pennant chase.
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Alibis in Boxing Legends and Notable Fights
The article surveys infamous alibis used by champions and contenders in boxing history. It cites John L. Sullivan and Corbett, Jack Johnson and Willard, Fitzsimmons and Jeffries, and others, noting patterns of excuses and postfight narratives amid famous bouts.
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Jeffries
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Fitz
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Tommy
Joe Gans
Bat Nelson
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Baltimore
Teachers College Rout Ellsworth In Lopsided Baseball Game
The Elsworth college nine was routed by the Teachers College team in Ellsworth scoring 23 runs to 3. The Tutors produced a wild offensive display with players hitting safely to all field areas and multiple extra-base hits as Ellsworth faded late.
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Waterloo High School Athletes Earn Letters in Strong Season
Waterloo high school athletes closed a stellar season with many letters awarded. Notable performers include Doc Miller in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, Lichty in quarter and half mile relay, Robinson in the half mile relay, Sitchins in the 440, Haselman in sprint events, Bantox Hoag Owen Holbrook McAlvin and Simmons among others. The team placed fourth at Drake relays, first at Cedar Valley, second at Iowa State, fourth at Ames, and fifth at the national meet in Ann Arbor.
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Ben Hur and Moose Set for City League Showdown Tonight
The Ben Hur and Moose twirlers meet at Cedar River ball park for game four of the city league series. Fans fill the bleachers as the contest is billed as a hard fought battle amid strong early series play.
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Ralph de Palma to Lead 500 Mile Race Pole
Indianapolis May 27 Ralph de Palma is set to start from pole with Joe Boyer Louis Chevrolet and Jean Chassagane in the front row for the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Speedway De Palma earned pole by running 10 miles at 99.65 mph on the brick saucer Boyer averaged 96.9 miles per hour for four laps Chevrolet 96.3 and Chassagane 96.4 The second row includes Art Klein Gaston Chevrolet Roscoe Sarles Bennie Hil and the third row will have Eddie Hearne Ray Howard Elimination trials determine the remaining starting positions tomorrow afternoon.
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Gowdy Weds Pauline Welsh in Columbus
Hank Gowdy catcher for the Boston Braves married Pauline Welsh of Columbus yesterday in the city. The ceremony took place in Columbus with local friends in attendance.
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Americans in American Marathon Teams Debate
Peter Trivoulidas, the Greek Boston Marathon winner, may miss Olympic selection if Frederick Rubien of the A A U persists. Trivoulidas has only just begun naturalization papers and cannot qualify in time. Rubien argues against hasty naturalization on sportsmanlike grounds. The issue goes to the American Olympic committee.
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Frederick W. Rubien
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Greece
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Olmyple Committee
National gymnastic championship dates set
The national gymnastic championship will be held in New York on July 8 with final trials on July 14 as updated by the Amateur Athletic Union. Charles Garland of Pittsburgh is named as fourth member of the U S Davis cup team traveling next week to compete. Jock Hutchinsen wins the open professional golf title in West Baden. John Meyers defeats Paul Prehn twice in Oskaloosa wrestling match. William Evans of Kansas City reportedly sold to the St Louis Nationals from Oil City bound for an independent team.
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Pirates Acquire Johnny Watson From Nationals
The Pittsburgh National club announced today the purchase of pitcher Johnny Watson, who was secured when the Boston Nationals waived claim. Watson previously played for the Nationals before joining Pittsburgh.
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Watson
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh National Club
Johnny Watson
Boston Nationals
Auckland to host Davis Cup tournament in December
Wellington reports Auckland has been chosen as the site of the Davis Cup tennis event to be held December 20 through 24. The decision was announced by the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association.
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Associated Press
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New Zealand
New Haven Club and Fort Smith Team Compete in Associations
The New Haven club of the Eastern association faces the Fort Smith team of the Western association in a cross regional matchup. Both clubs bring local talent and aim to claim regional bragging rights with a decisive performance.
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