Three Clubs Fight For National League Pennant
The National League race tightens to a three club battle as Detroit leads the American League while Chicago New York and Pittsburgh trail in a close pack. The Pirates Cubs and Giants exchange solid wins with strong batting from Wagner Bridwell and Gibson bolstering Pittsburgh and McGraw’s club aiming to surge ahead.
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Six Pitchers Used But Orators Got There
Bridgeport defeated New Haven 9 to 8 in a high scoring game as Bridgeport pitchers held on against seven New Haven hurlers. Captain Zacher led New Haven with a three bagger and two runs while Kid Sherwood and George Bannon homered for Bridgeport. Reissel relieved Corcoran but could not stop the Bridgeport attack late, with Notte and Payne finishing for Bridgeport.
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Holyoke Leads League With Domination Of Hartford
Holyoke defeated Hartford 10 to 1 at home as part of a string of strong performances that keep Holyoke near the top of the standings while Hartford falters in a slump. Bridgeport slugging propelled Undertakers past rivals, with Northampton routing New Fairfield and New Haven beating Bridgeport 9 to 6 as the circuit's results shape midseason positions.
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Baseball scores and standings shake up in early standings
Yesterday in the American League New York beat Detroit 5 to 3 while Boston toppled Cleveland 8 to 2 in the 24 game. Philadelphia defeated St Louis and Chicago beat Washington 12 to 9. Detroit leads with 82 wins and 29 losses, Boston 42 absence, Cleveland 43 losses, New York and Chicago follow. The Bridgeport castoff Artie Romer powered a win over the Senators as teams eye today’s matchups New York at Detroit Washington at Chicago Philadelphia at St Louis Boston at Cleveland.
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Baseball Scores and Player Notes From a Busy Day
National League results show St Louis beating New York 4 3 in six innings and 2 0 in seven due to darkness. Chicago shut out Brooklyn 2 0, Cincinnati crushed Boston 6 0, Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 4 0. The Boston American League team, The Speed Boys, face Cleveland this week then Detroit for five games with doubleheaders. Cy Young pitched for Cleveland against the young star traded away. Tommy Downey starred for Cincinnati with a double and single, plus a double play, driving in two runs. Pete Wilson impressed for the Highlanders versus Detroit, though Detroit won 5 3. Neal Ball completed an unassisted triple play against Boston, starring in both games with strong fielding and a homer. Al Orth signed with the New York Americans and will join immediately. The New Bedford Evening Times comments on umpire Rarty’s firing and Hickman’s absence. The National League title race appears settled with Bunyan and Bannon noted for heavy hitting. Kocher also contributing multiple hits including a home run.
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West End Boys Club seeks rematch with Clovers in baseball
Amateur Baseball notes from Bridgeport describe the West End Sluggers challenging Lenox juniors, and Bengal juniors boasting after last year's city state junior title. Maplewoods beat Mohicans 12 to 1 at Brooklawn. Bengal manager criticizes Clovers in a letter to the Evening Farmer, proposing a funded series if allowed to play on common fields.
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Bridge Stars for Aldermen's Badges
The Stratford avenue bridge over the Pequonnock river is badly rusting with stars on the railing. Alderman Louis Brock collects fallen stars to craft medals for the Alder manic athletic meet at Courtland Club next Thursday afternoon. The rest is a string of unrelated notes on sports and local commerce.
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Orators in Hartford for two games with Senators
The Orators travel to Hartford today for a doubleheader with the Senators. Payne was credited with yesterday's victory as he steadied the mound and kept the score tied before the win. The article notes upcoming games at 2:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday against Waterbury and Hartford, plus player trades involving McCarthy, Evans, and the Boston club.
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