Byrne's Vision in Boston's Rallying Win at Canter-Ward Field
Boston defeated Brooklyn 9 to 8 in a seesaw game highlighted by Quinn's outstanding defensive stop and Joyce's long home run. Stivetts limited visitors early, Foutz struggled, and Inks allowed a late surge as Boston capitalized on baserunners and field miscues to secure the victory before a crowd cheering Haddock and Ward.
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Ward's Wonders Misnamed as Boston Wins at South End Grounds
Four thousand spectators watched Boston batter Brooklyns in a fierce end to the game with unchastened ferocity. Giants gained in Baltimore while Washingtons split two, Anson's men kept winning, and Pittsburgs Browns Comiskey Browns faced woes. Old Von der Ahe laments as Colonels falter and Clevelands prevail. All clubs engaged in lively baseball action overall.
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Brooklyn Prefers Wary Pitching as Boston Crushes Them
President Byrne of the Brooklyns signs Pitcher Haddock before a doubleheader with Boston. The afternoon sees a relentless Boston hitting spree and a flood of base hits, while Byrne contemplates the wreckage and the weary strain of watching the opponents rip apart the Brooklyn defense. Selee’s red-legged myrmidons are noted climbing Pennant Hill in the backdrop.
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Stolen bases and errors mark Woonsocket game
Hawes Reagan and McCauley lead with two stolen bases each while Webster, McCauley and Hawes notch hits. Low pass keys four errors for Woonsocket as Day side records multiple walks and strikeouts, with Webster hit by pitch and Rudderham tossing wild pitches. Time of game 2 hours.
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Salem Wins After All In Wind Aided Game
Baltimore May 16 Salem wins after two errors by Whistler in the eighth inning allow Latem to take the game. Key plays by Van Haltren Welch and Dan Richardson spark the offense with Larkin Milligan and Welch delivering heavy hits. Briggs and Rudderham homer with two on base as wind and miscues shape the contest. attendance 475.
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ROOTERS OUT IN FORCE AT BASEBALL GAME
Ex representatives McNamara and Quinn greet each other at the Boston Brooklyn game. David Barry jokes with Miah Murphy as about 4100 attend with 1500 in the pavilion and notable fans like General Hi Hi Dixwell and George Floyd present. Miss Lloyd boasts she has not missed a game in years.
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Giants Twice Winners In Doubleheader
New York and Philadelphia opened with a postponed game from Saturday. Keefe pitched against King as Allen and Richardson starred in the field. Mahoney was late, replaced by Grace Pierce whose performance drew notice. The score and further details follow.
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Pickett Shock and Whistler Umpire Sheridan Time-th
Unassisted play featured Pickett and Whistler in a 40 minute contest officiated by umpire Sheridan with a focus on scoring and officiating notes.
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Kilroy Dominates Athletics as Providence Edges Maul 2-0
Parapenpara May 16 Pitcher Mike Kilroy shut out the Athletics as Providence eased past Maul. Kilroy held Detroit at bay for four innings before Costello relieving to seal a 2-0 victory with an unearned run tally and tense defense. Attendance around 1000, game turned on early pitching supremacy and timely fielding plays.
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Rochster Met 16 The Result Here Was Penal Buffalo
A brief sports note records Rochster N achieving 16 contacts in a game where the result ended with a Buffalo penalty or penalty call affecting the outcome.
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Red make no errors in win on May 16
St Louis game report notes an errorless visitors win in the eighth inning. Carroll hits a long homer driving in three Browns runs, a hard drive to right. Browns struggle on bases with miscues by Carroll and Brodie at key moments. Attendance 3200.
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Eleven-innings Thriller Splits Doubleheader on Wild Throw
The second game lasted at least eleven innings with a winning run on Maulvey’s wild throw to first. Bassett was beaned and exited for Lyons. Attendance 3648. Scoring details show earned runs 3 each, and multiple hits, home runs by Allen Lyons, and various steals and errors. Umpire Mahoney. Time 2h 20m.
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Orioles Rise and Fall in First Game at Baltimore
In Baltimore on May 16 the Orioles won the first game of a doubleheader. Knell hit two batters in the first inning and added five safe hits, including a Robinson home run. Foreman pitched a beautiful game after entering. McMahon struggled to control the plate. Attendance was 4941. The score remained the same through the early innings.
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Davies Saves the Day in Cleveland Win
Davies starred in a tight afternoon clash as Cleveland defeated Louisville by rallying in the third inning. Stratton absorbed the blows while Cleveland bunched hits and played sharp defense. Attendance was 3000. The score stood after a tight, well played game.
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Best of the Season as Chicago Beats Pittsburg in Flourish
In Pittspura on May 16 Chicago defeated Pittsburg in a well played game. Baldwin and Hutchinson starred with strong support from Canavan Cooney and Hutchingon. Dun gan's single and Hutchingon's triple plus Ryan's hitting and Corkhill Wilmot Canavan fielding marked the win. Attendance 2925. The score:
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Pawtucket Falls to Portlands in seventh inning collapse
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on May 16 the home team squandered a near-win in the seventh inning. With two outs, two walks, two singles by O'Brien and Burns and errors by Mather and Quinlan allowed Portland three runs. Notable defensive double plays by Mather Fern Connaughton and O'Donnell highlighted the game attendance 250. The score: Portlands lead late.
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Keay's Day to Protest Delivers Manchester Win
Manchester defeated Lewiston as Wheeler pitched brilliantly. Six Manchester runs in the third came on three walks five hits including a double and triple. Lewiston answered with two runs from walks a double an error and two sacrifices. Captain Keay protested due to lack of official balls and later protested a first inning umpiring call. Attendance 400. The score:
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Lowell Narrowly Defeats Woonsocket In Tight Tilt
May 16 Lowell battles Woonsocket in a pitchers duel that stayed tied through eight innings. O'Brien struck out with bases loaded in the eighth, Guinasso hit a two run drive to center to spark the home team, Webster turned a double play as 600 attend.
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Yale Bowl to Sexton Browns Dominant Win Over Yale
Providence May 16 Brown easily defeated Yale 2 The Brown nine dominated as Sexton pitched superbly striking out ten and allowing only two walks Murphy's third inning single was Yale's sole hit. Wyckoff faced heavy batting for Brown as the game swung in their favor. The score:
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Freshmen top sophomores in Harvard class series for title
The Harvard freshmen beat the sophomores yesterday afternoon securing a spot in the deciding games against the seniors for the championship. The game featured poor play from the sophomores who failed to force the freshmen to earn any of their runs and a weak batting display from both sides.
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Harvard Beats Murray & Irwin In Poor Field Game
Harvard defeated Murray and Irwin by five double plays on Holmesfield Cambridge amid loose fielding and weak batting. Harvard opened strong against Riley, scoring four runs in the first two innings, but the Crimson could not solve him afterward as the infield faltered and base running lagged. Bernie Trafford appeared in his first game for the college.
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First Three Correct Lists Final Standings Reported
The final standings for the close of the season list the top entries after the first three lists. Details reference the baseball series, with noted Purchases and prospects amid December events. Names of participants and sponsors are indicated in the readable portions.
Trafford to help Harvard on season after Upton injury
With Upton out after injury at Dartmouth Harvard relies on Mason and Trafford. Trafford to alternate left field and catcher, boosting the nine with his bat while Mason remains primary catcher. The game featured five double plays, Bates defeated in six innings.
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Football Heroes Win American Championship Title
Faux River May 16 An enthusiastic reception was given to the Football Club champions after arriving from New York. A brass band led a Newport procession from Ferry street depot to Flint Village amid cheers from East Ends supporters. A banquet followed and the crowd split with Brown University students and the Green Chair following.
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Record-Breaking Day At Trinity Meet
At the Trinity Athletic field meet in Hartrorp Conn six college records fell. Strong, class of ’94, won the 100 yard dash in 10s, matching a record. Records surpassed those set by other New England Intercollegiate Association members this season.
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Wheelmen from Rhode Island Meet on Columbus Avenue
Massachusetts and Rhode Island wheelmen and wheelwomen rode in a Rhode Island annual run from Providence with thirty riders. The group traveled a four mile route to Auburndale and back, with several ladies aboard. In the evening the uniform party attended Tremont Theatre.
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