Rain Halts St Louis Louisville Game With Bases Loaded
Rain stopped play in the seventh inning as St Louis and Louisville faced three runners on, one out, with 60 attendance reported. Final score not provided.
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Bro
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Merkean
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Peete
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Criger
Conner
Lowell
Louis Owe
Wittredy
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Child
McKenan
Martshe
Loois
Tonnsville
Powell
Burns
Smith
Pittsburg Rain Ends Game as Burgers Rally
In Pittsburg on May 17 rain halted play after the eighth inning. The Pittsburg team battered pitcher Taylor while Chicago slipped, with Rhines yielding control. Two Chicago hits came in the second inning. attendance was 60. The score remains unfinished due to rain.
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Penn
Pittsburgers
Taylor
Rhines
Reaumont
Bowerman
Chicago
ADB PO
Cippen
Lange
Wolverton
Moertes
Everett
McCormick
Connor Pan
Tavior
Pittsburg Ao
Chicago Faheee
Madison
Pul Et Yy
Bal Nichols
Rhise Aylo
Donald and
Connell
Brooklyn Beats Phillies To Grab Second Place In Tight Tilt
Twenty four players took part in a slugging plagued game as Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 6 to 2 to climb to second. Wheeler allowed six earned runs while Donohue yielded two. Key hits included three-base shots by Childs Parrell and Kelley.
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New York
Brooklyn
Phillies
Hughes
Faas
Philadelphia
Wheeler
Donohue
Staten
Thames
Cooley
Keeler
Keley
Anderton
McGann
Dunn
Childs
Cooley Yeager
Daly
Orioles vs Giants Game Halted by Heavy Rain
In Baltimore on May 17 rain interrupted the game between the Orioles and Giants in the early fourth inning with the score 3 to 0. Play was stopped as downpours intensified, delaying proceedings.
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Baltimore
Orioles
Giants
No game at Cleveland as weather disrupts Cincinnati visit
Fragments indicate a planned Cincinnati appearance in Cleveland was canceled due to weather issues. Details on teams or dates are unclear from the legible text.
Cleveland game postponed due to rain
The Cleveland game was postponed because of rain, sending the teams to reschedule at a later date.
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Cleveland
Unscrambling Scores and Matchups in Eastern Teams
At Richmond Virginia 2 Scranton 4. Allentown Pennsylvania Doncaster 4. Amherst University of Maine 12 Amherst 10. Easton Pennsylvania Lafayette 12 University of New York 9. Franklin Dean 10 Brown Freshman 9. Williamstown Williams team Tl Cushing Academy 2. second.
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Scranton
Allentown
Penn
Doncaster
Amherst
University of Maine
Easton
Lafayette
University of New York
Franklin—Dean
Brown
Williamstown
Williams
Cushing Academy
Brooklyn Giants clash as pennant talk swirls
Brooklyn releases Gaston to Detroit while Carrick on the mound yields 18 hits in a loss to Baltimore. Brooklyn has won seven straight at home after beating Philadelphia. New England teams show strong batting talent. Umpire John Kelly praised for officiating. boxing figure Corbett bets on Brooklyn’s pennant. Norwood grounds dates set. Fordham’s Len Cassidy shines. Billy Watkins resigns as Pittsburg seeks new manager. Boston opens a three game series at Lewisville amid rail wrecks lightly injuring none of the players involved.
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Jonn Kelly
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Harvard Victory Over Penn In Intercollegiate Cricket Match
Harvard defeated the University of Pennsylvania by 91 to 0 at Longwood in a condensed game. Harvard’s Lester and Wilder starred with the bat while Criminson bowled well for Penn despite weak support. The win boosts Harvard cricket and sets up a clash with Harvardford for the intercollegiate title next week.
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University of Pennsylvania
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Lester
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Criminson
Penn
Wilder
Marvard
Gray
Haverford
Crirfo
Newport Defeats Cambridge at Charles River Park 11 to 2
Newport pitcher Morrisey controlled the game as Newports defeated Cambridge 11 to 2 at Cambridge yesterday. Montster moments came in the third when two Cambridge errors paved the only runs, while Newport’s fielding and hitting stars Glenn Murphy Zaeder and Butman produced the decisive plays. Millerick debuted behind the Newport plate with Wakefield fans on hand to cheer.
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Manchester Team Wins Opener Over Brockton 8 to 6
Manchester manager Irwin’s club edged Brockton 8 to 6 in a hotly contested season debut. New pitcher Kennedy from Baltimore impressed with a strong outing allowing only two walks. Brockton errors in the last inning nearly altered the outcome, but Manchester held on for the win.
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Brockton
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Baltimore
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Portland Beats Pawtucket With Williams Fielding Mishaps
Miller pitched beautifully for Portland as Pawtucket scored only on fielding errors. Fields struggled at times while Portland bunched hits to win. Both teams fielded well, most errors excusable. Two-base hits by Conroy Miller and Jeppine. Stolen bases by Spratt Jerriss Mields Kennedy. First base on balls Fields Miller. Time 146 umpire Lyons attendance 5&?
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Percy Sawyer
Fitchburg Ties Loss as McCarthy Struggles in Debut
Fitchburg faced pitcher McCarthy who faltered with wildness and two errors in the first inning. Moynahan settled late, receiving solid support as Taunton won 4-2 behind hits by Burrill and quick baserunning. Stolen bases by Grant Wiley Long Trotte O Rourke highlighted the game before 300 in attendance.
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McCarthy
Moynahan
Lute
Bodo
Taunton
Burrill
Grant
Wiley
Long
Trotte
O'Rourke
Tatte
Tighe
Iselbcy
Montreal Colts Edge Worcester 6-2 In Pitchers' Battle
Felix bested Dad Clarke as Montreal defeated Worcester 6 to 2. Dooley delivered timely batting support while Bannon and Jacklitg each stole a base. Crowd of about 1,000 observed the rain-soaked contest with hitters keeping action steady.
Intense Rivalry On Tap As Tufts Versus Idoston College
Intense rivalry sparks today as Tufts College faces Idoston College at South End grounds. Curran or Williams to pitch for Tufts while Vaguin starts for Boston College. Boston College lineup includes Butler Paquin Richards Mc Dermott Shit Hand Laterty Tedifur Kiley.
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Boston College
South End
Tufts College
Idoston College
Yutts
Borton College
Doston
Dlars
Curran
Williams
Willams
Boston Colege
Boston
Vaguin
Butler
Paquin
Richards
McDermott
Shit Hand
Laterty
Tedifur
Kiley
Outhel Tera
HG Ware
Smith Confident Mane Bucihner World Record Attempt
The article discusses strongman Jonan 3. Smith and his plan to attempt a world record at Felcay, with peers suggesting he faces I. O. Vaan and SRO Cht. Supporters express confidence that Smith will be successful this time.
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Smith
Mane Bucihner
Ager Pecord
Tufts Beats Harvard 10 4 In College Hill Rivalry
Harvard stumbled to a 10 to 4 loss to Tufts as bats remained quiet after a late April win. Curran held the Harvard hitters to eight hits while Morse pitched well but collapsed early, and a lineup shake up moved Milne and Wendell into the infield.
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Wendell
Morse
Fitz
MccCormick
Cambridge High and Latin Triumph Over English High At Newton
Cambridge High and Latin defeated English High at Newton Athletic grounds in a pitched battle highlighted by Cambridge bats. Walter Clarkson held off English High with strong pitching while Cambridge's fielding and timely hits propelled the win.
Syracuse Wins With Inning Rush On Hits
Syracuse takes the game with a late eighth inning rally as Villeman and Winters drive in two runs each while two more come on outs. both teams fielded loosely and errors marked the play in a high scoring affair. Winters and Lezzotte led with multiple hits and Evans fanned several as Villeman earned the win.
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Villeman
Winters
Rochester Beats Springfield X in Low Scoring Game
Rochester shut out Springfield 1 0 as Peniles failed to connect with Morse curves. Only one hit off Morse as Rochester pitcher Pettinger held the visitors scoreless. Delaney homered and Ravconester scored. Attendance 500. umpires Doescher.
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N. Y
Springfield
Morse
Roxbury Latin Defeats Nobles in Ten Innings
Roxbury Latin beat Nobles 8 to 7 in ten innings at South End grounds. The game stayed tight throughout with Nobles rallying in the ninth to force extra innings. Daly reached on an error in the tenth and Schoenfus followed with a booming triple to seal the win.
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Roxbury
Schoenfus
Spring Medicine Ad for Scottish Sovereign Antibittous Compound
An old advertisement touts a spring remedy called the Scottish Sovereign AntieRittous Compound. It claims to ease spring ailments and is available at leading druggists in wood packages labeled G6lbs. The copy emphasizes affordability and wide reach.
Middletown Game Ends in Poor Showing at Third Inning
In Middletown on May 17 the local baseball team collapsed after the third inning with weak play and wild throwing. Raymond at first base misplayed several chances, and errors by teammates contributed to the poor exhibition as Wesleyan offered little resistance. Batteries Cook Gibson Sullivan Lufkin Inglis.
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Conn
Legan
Raymond
Weesleyan
Cook
Gibson
Sullivan
Lufkin
Inglis
Baggage Bick Fails in Senate Rail Bicycles Bill
The baggage bill requiring railroads to carry bicycles free on equal terms failed in the Senate. Senator Jones plans a reconsideration to push for discussion on this important measure. Norfolk and Massachusetts L A W showed little support, while House passage was deemed unlikely. In cricket news, an innings victory by 11 runs saw Woowells and Trumble dismiss Surrey for 6.
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Jones
Aaron Wolfson
Massachusetts L. A. W
MT. Pheot
Norfolk
Woowells
Trumble
Surrey
City Orders Crackdown on Fast Cycling Rules Enforced
Police Commissioner Adams leads crackdown on speed bikes in congested city districts. Imperative orders go to captains and patrols to curb fast riding and enforce new street rules. Crossings patrols instructed to stop cyclists like drivers.
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Adame
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Sandwich
Bicycle Traffic Crackdown and Local Cycling Events
Police Commissioner Harry F. Adams orders enforcement of the ten mile per hour bicycle limit in downtown Boston with crosswalk stops to protect pedestrians. Memorial Day races at Wayside Park Framingham feature several amateur events with a $200 prize list, while May races in New Bedford highlight a ten mile paced duel. The Waltham Bicycle Club votes to withdraw from the L A W and a tube trust discussion emerges from major manufacturers. A reader plans a 3712 mile ride from Boston to Ayer via Cambridge and Concord.
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Holy Cross Tops Williams In Tight Worcester Clash
Holy Cross defeated Williams in a close Worcester game. Dyers and Street starred in the field while Clancy and Brennan pitched well for the Crusaders. Rent left with an injured finger and was relieved by Plunkett in the ninth.
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Browns defeat Tigers 6 to 3 in Princeton game
Browns beat the Tigers 6 to 3 as Harrison pitched in place of Hillebrand. Brown scored in the second and three in the third, Princeton added two in the ninth. Three-base hits by Paine Clark, walks, and errors shaped the tilt. Attendance about 500 at the park.
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Phillips Andover interclass meet yields 1900 class top
At Phillips Andover Academy interclass finals the class of 1900 amassed the most points, with the class of 1899 second. Events led by H H L Petit’s 100 yard dash win in 9.7, G S Hasbrouck’s 127 yard hurdles, E F Benedict’s 40 yard dash, Sol Metzger wins in multiple events, and strong showings by R S Newton, Stuart Blaikie, Ro T Davis, D P Thompson, Tasker Howard, and EH Farnham as the meet highlighted sprint, field, and distance races.
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Phillips-Andover Academy
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Oie Aos
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EF. N. Benedict
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EH. F. Farnham
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R. S. Newton
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Ro T. Davis
Istaince
D. P. Thompson
Rleight
Jamimer
Harvard Shooting Club Defeats Hoo A A Team in Wellington
The IW H Harvard Shooting Club won 198 to 191 against Hoo A A team in Wellington. Individual Harvard scores included Baner 41 Dana 48 Campbell 44 Caswell 30 and Sanford : the close match featured every shooter near parity as birds were hit from unknown angles.
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Harvard Tennis Tournament Sees Twelve Matches Played
Harvard tenis tournament action included twelve matches with Morley defeating Wester in a key clash. Early rounds featured Derby over Ellison Keat over Rathbun Derby over Moore and Morley over DiPinehant as players displayed varied scoring in set play throughout the day.
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Georgetown Downs Yale and Harvard to Date Hold incheck
Georgetown University baseball suffered its first loss of the season at Penn 8 to 2. The misplayed game featured poor fielding and a Penn attack led by Goode and Hindler with White and Bach in the battery for Georgetown.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Georgetown University
Yale
Harvard
Dartmouth Beats Bowdoin 28 to N in Hanover
Dartmouth defeats Bowdoin College 28 to unknown at Hanover May 17. Strong local hitting powers the win for the home team.
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Bowdoin College
Manager Spalding Shifts Game Venue To Locust Street Grounds
Spalding has arranged to move the game against Newpore to Locust Street grounds in Sol loston. The match is set for 3 30 this afternoon at the updated venue near Cambridge.
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