Boston Nine Edges Phillies After Seventh Inning Rally
The Boston team won with a late seventh inning barrage as Clements Cross and Hallman produced decisive singles. Napoleon Lajoie had a timely hit for the Phillies who briefly led after a two and one run spree, but Boston answered to take the game. Tenney’s first base defense drew critique while George Mahoney, Georgetown College star, signed by Manager Selee, joins after the college season. Washingtons arrive for a three game set.
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Clements
Cross
Hallman
Del
Phillies
Gillen
Orth
Cooley
Lowe
Napoleon Lajoie
Boston
Rooters
F Orth
Herman Long
Yeager
Stahl
Tenney
Selee
George Mahoney
Georgetown College
Pirates and Colonels Split Doubleheader in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg on May 5 the Pirates and Colonels split a two game set. Hawley struggled early and Hastings couldn’t fully erase the deficit after relieving him, with Hemming exiting in the third inning due to unspecified issues.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Pirates
Colonels
Hawley
Hastings
Hemming
Brockton Edges Taunton In Low-Scoring Victory
Brockton wins 2 to 1 over Taunton in a tight game as the tally shows Brockton scoring two and Taunton one with late chances in a defensive contest. The final edge comes from a strong early surge and steady defense to preserve the lead.
Providence Beats Buffalo In Eleven Inning Game
Providence defeated Buffalo in eleven innings with a 4 to 3 final. Attendance was 1100. Freil notched two base hits for Providence who scored in the opening and late innings while Buffalo trailed with three earned runs to Providence's four.
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Providence
Buffalo
Freil
Phillips Andover Downs Yale In Mixed Junior Contest
Phillips Andover defeated Yale 6 to 2 in a youths game noted for Yale fielding errors. Batteries were Stevenson and Waddell for Phillips Andover with Dunn Whittlesley and Sullivan for Yale. Umpire Justin officiated.
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Phillips
YALE
Andover
Phillips Andover
New Haven
Stevenson
Waddell
Dunn
Whittlesley
Sullivan
Justin
Brown dominates Harvard to win second game 4 to 0 at Cambridge
Brown easily defeats Harvard 4 to 0 in a Cambridge afternoon game. Paine pitched well for Harvard with 4 hits and 8 strikeouts but two first inning hits and walks produced the decisive runs. Brown’s Brady allowed four hits and led an error free infield effort as Lander and teammates key plays sealed the win.
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Brown
Harvard
Holmesfield
Cambridge
Providence College
Paine
Crimson
Dean
Brady
Phillips
Lander
Stevenson
Haughton
College and City Matches Result Wide-Spread Scores
In a series of college and city matches across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic teams posted varied scores. Bates defeated Portland 8 to 3 while Amherst beat Williams 4 to 3. Other results included Paterson over Lancaster 9 to 8 and Dickinson losing to Philadelphia University with 2 to 14. New Bedford topped Pawtucket 9 to 6 and Syracuse beat Wilkes-Barre 8 to 6. Hartford defeated Reading 6 to 4 and Vermont crushed Hanover 10 to 1. Exeter fell to Colby 6 to 3 and Princeton whipped Lehigh 11 to 4. Amherst’s Springfield contest and Philadelphia’s Newark battle also listed.
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Portland
Bates
Amherst
Williams
Lancaster
Penn
Paterson
Philadelphia
Newark
Athletics
University of Pennsylvania
Dickinson
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Norfolk
Richmond
Springfield
Toronto
Princeton
N. J
Lehigh
Exeter
N. H
Colby
Hanover
Dartmouth
Vermont
Reading
Hartford
Williams Defeats Amherst In Triangular League Opener
Williams beat Amherst 4 to 3 in the first championship game of the triangular college league. Berkshire's four runs came in the fifth inning after Kelloge's error, with Plunkett and Ross and Boyden and Sullivan credited as battery.
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Amherst
Williams
Berkshire Boys
Kelloge
Plunkett and
Ross
Boyden and Sullivan
Senators Eyes Mercer and Nichols as Pitching Options
The Senators consider Mercer and Nichols as pitching possibilities. A April 19 game was a regular championship contest and counted in the race as much as yesterday's game. The league at its meeting specially selected this date. Emslie issued several rank decisions.
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Senators
Mercer
Nichols
Emslie
Quakers Lose Focus as Fielding Slips Beset Yesterday’s Game
The report describes a rough play at second base where Lewis failed to call Cooley out. Tenney’s misplay through Stuart’s leg to Tucker sparked cheers, while Clements showed weaker throws than last season. Mahoney from Georgetown College was signed by Boston and may pitch. Captain Duffy’s injured finger may limit today’s lineup. Win Mercer is expected to pitch, with Senators fielding several young players.
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Lewis
Cooley
Quakers
Philadelphia
Tucker
Tenney
Collins
Clements
George Mahoney
Georgetown College
Boston
Duffy
Chickenville
Chick
Jack Stivetts
Stahl
Senators
Mercer
New England
Quakers Edge South End in Tough Second Game
In a doubleheader at South End grounds the Quakers prevailed after a tight seventh inning. Lewis debuted on home turf against Orth, with help from Brahl and Long though Duffy was sidelined by an injured hand. Orth pitched six solid frames as Pittsburg and Louisville traded leads with strong defense and late rallies.
Browns Rally Past Colts in Slow Chicago Interleague Game
In Chicago on May 6 the Browns won 7 to 3 over the Colts as they bunched hits in four innings and Connor collected his fourth hit. Donahue pitched for the Colts while Griffith worked for the Browns. Poor fielding marred the contest with an attendance of about 3,200.
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Chicago
Colts
Donahue
Browns
Connor
Aries
Donohue
McFarland
Griffith
Kittridge
Brooklyn Defeats Orioles on Tight Pitching and Fielding
Kennedy pitched superbly for Brooklyn as Baltimore could muster only five hits. Shindle’s ninth inning error nearly cost Brooklyn, but the Orioles scored just one run in that frame. Final score Brooklyn 3 Baltimore 1 with Kennedy and Grim, Pond and Robinson in the batteries.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Kennedy
Pond
Orioles
Shindle
Baltimore
Grim Pond
Robinson
Reds Beat Indians In Tight City Showdown
In Cincinnati Ohio on May 6 the Reds edged the Indians 3 to 2 in an even game. Damman and Peitz teamed for Cincinnati while Zimmer and Wilson handled the mound for Cleveland as about 2000 fans watched.
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Cleveland
Reds
Indians
Cincinnati
Ceeseeeee
Ccersss
Damman
Peitz
Zimmer
Wilson
Taunton and Brockton Play Tight Baseball Duel
Taunton and Brockton turned in a close early season game on May 6 with Brockton edging Taunton 2 to 1 in a pitcher’s duel. The scoring occurred in the middle innings as both teams gathered hits and left runners stranded.
Where is Robert R the pacing horse missing from Lookout Farm
The pacing horse Robert R once seized from Canada amid value misrepresentation allegations is missing. Deputy U S Marshal Waters did not find him at Lookout Farm South Natick and Readville is suspected as the working location while Treasury Department holds the animal awaiting contact.
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Robert R
United States
Canada
Federal Building
Custom House
Marshal Waters
South Natick
Lookout Farm
Cabot
Treasury Department
Jones
Readville
Harvard Denies Protest Over Penn Track Runners Orton Jarvis Hoffman
A Cambridge report claims Harvard protested Orton and Jarvis of the University of Pennsylvania and Hoffman’s amateur status. Harvard cites no direct communication with Penn about Orton or Jarvis, says Jarvis was withdrawn for ineligibility, and Hoffman’s status remains contested after a Cornell affidavit.
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Philadelphia
Harvard
Orton
Jarvis
Hoffman
University of Pennsylvania
Cambridge
Pennsylvania
VU. of P
Beale
Harvard Athletic Committee
Cornell
Vincent
Athletic Committee
Lafayette Defeats Yale on Costly Battery Errors
In New Haven on May 5 Lafayette edged Yale as costly battery errors clustered in the second and fourth innings. Yale outbatted Lafayette two to one but sub pitchers faltered. Final score line shows Lafayette taking the lead and securing the win despite Yale’s stronger hitting. Batteries Feary Hamilton and Bartlett for Lafayette Nevins and Barclay for Yale.
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New Haven
Conn
Lafayette
Yale
Feary
Hamilton
Bartlett
Nevins
Barclay
Harvard Freshmen Win 2-1 In Seven Innings Against Marlboro
Harvard freshmen defeated Marlboro High School 2 to 1 in seven innings yesterday afternoon. The score shows Harvard 2 Marlboro 1 with Marlboro scoring a single run in the final sequence.
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Harvard
Marlboro High School
Marlboro High
Gideon blamed for failure to secure national circuit date
In a letter to Press Cycling Club leaders, Albert Mott explains why the CC failed to lock Labor Day on a national circuit. He cites late date filings by the Quill Club and Press G G, a breached contract with Quill, and the need for a stable, warm climate schedule across the country. He notes Gideon’s role as a factor in the dispute.
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Warner Demond
Press Cycling Club
Mott
National Board
Labor Day
Press G. G
Arizona
Maine
New York
Quill Club
Gideon
Albert Mott
R. B
Boxing Gossip and Purses for Upcoming Matches
New York club offers 2500 for a twenty round bout between Dick O'Brien and Kid McCoy to be held by June 10. O'Brien, in Maine, is expected to accept. Austin Kaveney and Andy Watson return from Philadelphia amid bout talks with bantams. Boyle O'Reilly and Mcholland seek 100 side bout. Jack Cobb eyes Leary of East Boston for any old thing. Leahy plans with Snyder reps Friday. Refs Roche criticized for Flaherty Smith decision. calls for fair judging to sustain boxing interest.
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New York
Dick O’brien
Kid McCoy
O’brien
Maine
McCoy
Austin Kaveney
Boston
Philadelphia
Austin
Leslie Pearce
Billy Vernon
Charley Daly
Andy Watson
Kaveney
Boyle O’reilly
Young Mcholland
Sporting Review Office
Jack Cobb
Matt Leary
East Boston
Leary
Cobb
Dave Leahy
Dan Snyder
Barry McGriel
Leahy
Snyder
Will. Co. O. H
George V. Tuoheby
National and college baseball schedule across leagues
National League games list Washington at Boston Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Louisville Brooklyn at New York Baltimore at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Pittsburg New England Brockton at Newport Fall River at Taunton New Bedford at Pawtucket Eastern Syracuse at Providence Rochester at Springfield Toronto at Wilkesbarre College Cornell at Princeton Lafayette versus Wesleyan at Middletown Colby versus Holy Cross at Worcester Tufts College versus Dean Academy at Franklin Dartmouth versus University of Vermont at Burlington Boston College at Portland Harvard versus Cornell at Cambridge Interscholastic Somerville High against Roxbury Latin Somerville High vs Roxbury Latin Brookline High vs Boston Latin Hoppy vs Cambridge High and Latin undecided.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Ccsceseee
Louisville
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Stegeeseeeans
Dees
New York
Washington
Louiisville
New England
Brockton
Newport
Fall River
Taunton
New Bedford
Pawtucket
Eastorn
Syracuse
Providence
Rochester
Springfield
Toronto
Wilkesbarre
College
Cornell
Princeton
Lafayette
Wesleyan
Middletown
Colby
Holy Cross
Worcester
Tufts College
Dean Academy
Franklin
Dartmouth
University of Vermont
Burlington
Boston College
Portland
Harvard
Cambridge
Somerville High
Roxbury
Somerville
Boston Latin
Brookline High
Brookline
Hoppy
Duquesne Special bicycle offers automatic hub brake
An advertiser warns of dangers from runaway bicycles on steep descents and crowded streets. It promotes the Duquesne Special bicycle with an automatic hub brake that engages when chain breaks, locks out if needed, and requires no visible attachments. Free trial offered by Duquesne Manufacturing Co. at 23509 Columbus Ave.
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Duquesne Specia
Aquesne Manufacturing CO
Columbus Ave
Mott's Bulletin Reports Sanctions and Changes in Amateur Rules
The racing board grants a national circuit date to Charles M Bruce of Waltham for Aug 28 and outlines college meet by laws. Sanctions depend on entrant membership and amateur status under IA A A rules. Travel permits for outsiders to race beyond 100 miles will be noted in the bulletin. Some sanctions for New Jersey and Pennsylvania men to attend Turners games in St Louis May 4 7 are mentioned. The Buffalo Cycle Race Meet Promoting Co Aug 24 sanction is canceled and Poughkeepsie Bicycle Club July 5 is noted.
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Racing Board Bulletin
Charles M. Bruce
Waltham
Bruce
Mott
Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes of America
Buffalo
Poughkeepsie Bicycle Club
Bicycle notes and local cycling news from Chestnut Hill
The special committee on shelter and sanitary arrangements met Water Commissioner Murphy who pledged a grounds survey and estimate. The group includes Ex-Councilman Parker Silas F. Pierce and Walter A. Woods. cyclists want a monument and bronze tablet for Murphy if the shelter is built. News on races, clubs, new instructors Bragdon and King, and other bicycle industry updates.
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Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Board of
Murphy
William C. Parker
Silas F. Pierce
Brighton
Walter A. Woods
Roxbury
New York Herald
Bragdon & King
Post
Messrs
Woods and Geldert
Judson L. Thompson
Tremont Street
Gendron
Reliance
Chicopee Falls Wheel Company
Chicopee Bicycle
Columbus Avenue
C. E. Stevens
E. J. Reed
Co. C. Abbey
G. M. Port
Eddie McDuffee
Jimmy Michael
Charles River Park
Dave Shaefer
Michael
F. C. Ferrin
Fowler
Harvard Defeats Zingari In Close Franklin Field Cricket Clash
Harvard University overhauled a 35 run first innings deficit to win 48 to 46 against Zingari on Franklin Field yesterday afternoon. Scattergood led batting with key runs in the final innings as Du Pont and Carleton led Harvard bowlers. Turner Hobson and Caesar bowled for Zingari.
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Harvard University
Zingari
Franklin Field
Harvard
Harvard Boys
Scattergood
du Pont
Carleton
Turner, Hobson
Caeser
Dedham Polo Club Opens Season With Practice Game
Dedham Polo Club began its season on May 6 at Karlstein on Samuel D. Warren's grounds. The Yellow and Blue teams featured players such as Allan Forbes W Cameron Forbes Elton Clark and captain Samuel D Warren against Charles H W Foster Herbert Maynard Bradley Martin Jr Moses Williams. Bradley Martin Jr of New York joined the club and debuted today after learning polo in Oxford England. Bilton Clark, former Harvard football star, attended the match.
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Dedham
Polo Club
Samuel D. Warren
Karlstein
Allan Forbes
W. Cameron Forbes
Elton Clark
R. F. Perkins
Blues
Charles H. W. Foster
Herbert Maynard
Bradley Martin, Jr
Moses Williams
New York
Oxford
England
Bilton Clark
Harvard
Harvard class crews set for afternoon regatta on Charles River
The Harvard squad concludes practice ahead of the class championship with four races staged from Union Boat Club to Harvard Bridge. Freshmen to Weld class eights compete on two miles while seniors juniors and sophomores race shorter courses. Varsity coxswain Hindekoper steers the freshmen boat as crews prepare for the afternoon trials.
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The
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Lehmann
Jerry” Casey
J. J. Storrow
Union Boat Club
Longwood Bridge
Harvard Bridge
J. Adams
Rust
Board'nan
McDuffie
Blake
Marvin
Donald
Adams
Swift
Dibblee
Plumb
Bryd
Higginson
T.lton
Heath
Howard
Glidden
Brown
Saltonstall
Hindekoper
Cook- Swain
Williams outdoor meet yields new hammer record at Weston field
Williamstown May 6 The first Williams Athletic Association outdoor meet at Weston field saw Templeton 98 break the Williams College hammer record with 9 ft 6 in 21 1 2 in. Danforth 1900 led various sprints hurdles and distance events with multiple seconds and wins including Callahan 98 in the 100 yard dash and Bray 97 in the mile.
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Williamstown
Williams Athletic Association
Weston Field
Templeton
Williams College
Callahan
Patterson
Danforth
C. Davis
Bray
Keep
Bliss
Rexford
Pole Vaule
Fifer
Prouty
Baillie
Kleman
Pattison
Rulisson
Swift
Williams
Denman
Wright Brown
Maroney
Rowell
Yale Runner Lowers Half Mile Record On Track Trial
New Haven on May 5 saw B. B. Hinckley of Northampton, Massachusetts, lower Yale’s half mile mark in a special track trial. Three watches timed him in 1 minute 59 1-5 seconds, beating the previous record held by Yale captain William B. Wright since 1892 by three fifths of a second.
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New Haven
Conn
B. B. Hinckley
Northampton
Mass
Yale
William B. Wright
Hotel Men's Banquet Recalls California Trip
A group of hotel men who joined a California trip last year dined at Young's. George H. Bowker led as captain, with George W. Lynch as guest and Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association president. W. H. La Pointe recited an original poem, joined by A. T. Brownell and others.
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California
Young’s
George H. Bowker
George W. Lynch
Hotel Men's Mutual Benefit Association
W. H. la Pointe
Young's
A. T. Brownell
H. J. Pettingill
F. G. Risteen
George A. Keeley
Heber Bishop
W. W. Davis
A. H. Whipple
Charles W. Parker
George W. Morse
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