Braves Wallop Gaffney in N L Feud Amid Contract Row
The Braves defeated the Giants 13 to 8 after Gaffney was ordered out by phone. President Tener ruled the win for Boston as McGraw faced public criticism for alleged contract jumping and league power plays. Gaffney and Stallings resisted McGraw’s scheme to destabilize the leagues.
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McGraw Faces Forfeited Game as Kauff Furore Roils Giants
The Giants and Braves clash ends with umpire Quigley forfeiting the game to New York after Kauff enters play. McGraw accuses Gaffney and signals to pursue charges for indecent language and rowdyism. Federal league officials vow retaliation while the National League weighs whether Kauff can play.
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Dartmouth Snag In Syracuse Despite Sharp Fielding
Dartmouth fell to Syracuse 2 to 1 in a fast game at Hanover New Hampshire. Slater, Syracuse best pitcher, received strong support and kept the Green bats largely in check except for a seventh inning rally.
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Syracuse Defeats Dartmouth Behind Wilbur and Hamilton Rally
Syracuse tops Dartmouth 6 to 2 as Wilbur and Ahearn shine in the field. Rafter drives in a run while Hamilton leads with two RBIs on a long right field homer and a sacrifice. Perry strands Dartmouth runners despite two hits allowed, and Murphy sparks a late Green rally before a decisive seventh inning miscue.
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Georgetown and Tufts Meet in Second Game Today
Tufts and Georgetown clash this afternoon at Tufts Oval for the second college game. Tufts won 17 to 9 in the first meeting and aims to even the series. Coach Slattery will choose Whittaker or Krepps based on form as the teams prepare this week.
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St. Louis Americans Sign Up New Twirler
Detroit April 29 Manager Branch Rickey of the St. Louis Americans announced that Er nest Koob a promising young pitcher from Kalamazoo Normal will report to the Browns on June 15 He is a southpaw Rickey saw him pitch against Michigan in Detroit
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Giants Fall to Braves in Seven Inning Matinee Batting Erups
In a wild seven inning tilt at the Polo Grounds the Giants lose to the Braves 13 8 after Bennie Kauff misses and Amos Quigley calls the game at dusk. Marquard and James start strong for New York as Otto Hess falters in relief. Home runs by Cather Murray Gowdy pace the Braves while Moran, Magee and Burns pace the Giants offensively.
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200 Mile Auto Race Won by Bob Burman
Oklahoma City April 29 Bob Burman won the 200 mile Southwest Sweepstakes automobile road race for a purse of 5090. His time was two hours 56 minutes and five seconds. Dave Lewis finished second and John Raimy third.
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Lexington and Concord Set Big Diamond Clash Saturday
Lexington and Concord High Schools prepare for the annual diamond battle on Saturday at 3 15 in Concord. The heated rivalry, dating back 140 years, promises a high intensity game on the Concord playgrounds.
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Demaree Hit Hard and Brooklyn Wins
Phillies commit six errors aiding the Dodgers in escaping with the game. Demaree pitched 7 innings, allowing 11 hits, while Dell fanned 5. Brooklyn scored two earned runs to Philadelphia eight, with Bancroft hitting a homer and Stengel Byrne Paskett combining for two-base hits.
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Slugging clash as Reds top Cardinals 10 to 9 in see-saw game
Cincinnati crushed St. Louis 10 9 in a high scoring affair with 17 Reds hits and 11 St. Louis hits amid errors. Butler Huggins Snyder Wingo and Doak led offense while pitching mixed. Doak yielded 7 runs in 6 innings and Doak added hits for Cincinnati. Umpires Rigler and Hart worked the game played in St. Louis.
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