New York and Philadelphia Extend Tie In 11 Innings
In New York on April 25 the game between New York and Philadelphia ended in an 11 inning scoreless tie. Demaree and Alexander pitched well as McGraw's recruit kept the visitors to three hits. A key 10th inning play appeared to win it for New York when Merkle started with a single Herzog sacrificed and Merkle beat the throw to second. Wilson bunted and with bases loaded McCormick batted for Demaree and appeared to drive in a run.
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Philadelphia
Demaree
Alexander
McGraw
Giants
Merkle
Herzog
Wilson
McCormick
Pankert
Lobert
Magee
Dolan
Killifer
Miller
Meyers
Samas
Dukes
Agee
Murray
M Lan
New York Ork
Aoe Lerus
Crandall
Nder
Umpire Entanglement Delays Field Play After Misplaced Batting Call
Players surged toward the clubhouse as fans swarmed the field. Umpire Kiem, facing a miscalled batting position for McCormick, allowed the game to continue after Dooin and Doolin disputed the ruling. A lengthy field clearing followed before play resumed and a double play ended Snodgrass’ at bat.
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Dooin
Doolin
Philadelphia
Kiem
McCormick
Demarco
Doom
Snodgrass
Doolan
Klein
Wagner Knee Woes Hit Pirates Ahead Of Season
In 1918 baseball notes, Honus Wagner's knee is described as very weak and possibly doomed to slow the Pirates. Manager Fred Clarke and trainer Reese travel to Youngstown for treatment as Wagner continues to struggle with a lingering injury from spring training.
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New York
Dame
Fionas Wagner
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Wagner
Youngstown
Bonesetter
Reese
Honus
Hot Springs
Pittsburg
Dreyfuss
Clarke
Hans Wagner
Boston
Detroit
Woburn High Defeats Tufts College Team
Woburn High School defeated Tufts College second team at Tufts Oval. Seaver pitched for Woburn, allowing two hits and striking out seven, while Woburn tallied five runs to Tufts two.
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Tufts College
Tufts Oval
Woburn High School
Tufts
Seaver
Pirates Win Game From Cubs in Pittsburg
Pittsburg defeated Chicago 6 to 3 as Chicago misplays and bunts allowed three early runs. Robinson faltered in the ninth after eight solid innings by a lefty starter. Schulta's single Leach's double and Saier's sacrifice fly produced the Cubs' three runs. Wilson Butler and others contributed late hits for Pittsburg.
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Chicago
Robinson
Leach
Tri Schulta
McCarthy
Saier
Cubs
Hendrix
Richie
Himsele
Yine
Ga’ Pittsburg
Wilson
Butler
Carey
If Hofman
Milne
Ler
Wipale
R. BH
PO A. Giymer
Owl Schulters Saier
Phelan
Bridwell
Sewesessene Richie
Humphries
Clymer
Wen Eeaes
Zimmerman
Inni
Hei
Eee Richie
Py Robinson
Bridwell E E Saler
Aens
Guthrie
Tech Wrestlers Receive Insignia for Undefeated Season
The MIT advisory athletics council ratified M I T A A awards for the Tech wrestling team nine victories no defeats. J C Kelly Captain W H Treat R A Sailer and C P Walters earned W T T badges for wins vs Harvard while C A Blodgett received the manager insignia. Hockey players C F Foote and C P Rogers earned H T T for two thirds of games. Other hockey members have already been awarded.
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New Tech
Advisory Council On Athletics
J. C. Kelly
W. H. Treat
R. A. Sailer
C. P. Walters
Harvard
C. A. Blodgett
Tigers Triumph 6-0 Over Wesleyan in Princeton Tennis
Princeton defeated Wesleyan in Princeton New Jersey by six matches to none. Only two singles matches extended to a third set, as the Tigers dominated the rest.
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Princeton
N. J
Wesleyan
Tannehill Takes Manager Post in Covington Federal League
Jesse Tannehill, former Pirates and Red Sox pitcher, confirms he has been hired as manager of Covington Kentucky's Federal League club for the upcoming season.
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Jesse Tannehill
Pirate
Boston
Covington, Ky
Player Goes Insane John J Grim Former Big Leaguer
John J. Grim known as Jack Grim a former major league player and recent minor league manager was declared insane by a lunacy commission at Lynchburg Virginia.
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John J
Jack”) Grim
Lynchburg
Meyers Receives First Tryout With Giants in 1909
Bennie Meyers of Brooklyn earned his initial big league look from Manager McGraw of the Giants in 1909. He showcased strong pitching after starring with Joe Kelley’s Toronto club last season.
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Bennie Meyers
Brooklyn
McGraw
Giants
Meyers
Joe Kelley
Toronto
Standard Brand Styles Control Weave and Color in Clothing
A noted designer shapes not only garment cuts but cloth weaves and colors for Standard Brand clothing. Some patterns are confined to select cities and retailers. High pay for designers does not always mean higher prices. standard brands include mid and high priced lines with uniform quality.
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N. Sallinger
Cobb Pact Not Halting Baseball Trust Probe
Washington April 25 Ty Cobb's agreement with the Detroit club will not stop Representative Gallagher of Illinois from pushing a congressional probe of the baseball trust. Gallagher met with rules committee members to gauge hearing chances once tariffs are settled. Representative Hardwick of Georgia said he abandoned plans for a similar resolution because of the Cobb Detroit agreement.
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Washington
Ty Cobb
Detroit Baseball Club
Representative Gallagher
Illinois
Baseball Trust
Gallagher
Rules Committee
Hardwick
Georgia
Cobb
Detroit
Caution to the Public About Local Credit Houses
Caution warns readers against rival creditors in New England posing as official dealers. It notes the sole authorized credit concern to sell Standard Brands clothing and lists example labels that allegedly appear on each garment.
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New England
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