Walsh Fails To Hold Lead Loses In Ninth
New Haven edged Bridgeport 6 to 4 after Marty Walsh’s homer and a late Marlins rally in the ninth sealed the win. Walsh hit a homer and double, Shannon sparked the comeback with a triple and single, and Dye chased him with a key sequence to push New Haven ahead. Umpire call controversy over a fence line play noted as a turning point in the tense finish.
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New Haven
Marty Walsh
Martlins
Dye
Moose Miller
Bridget
J. Shannon
Bannon
Diamond
Neek
Danny Mur
Marlins
Donovan
Catherith
Werre
Beg
Moose
M. Shannon
Marline
Shannon
Chouinard
Devina
Danny
Murphy
Tierney
Devine
Ecoring Bressler
Mdi
Pirates to Play Stamford Sunday
The Pittsburgh Pirates with Hans Wagner Max Carey and Hinchman will play Stamford’s semi pro team next Sunday afternoon at Stamford. Stamford pitcher Barron who beat the Yankees last week is expected to start again with Howard Baker and Plura in the Stamford lineup.
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Max Carey
Hinchman
Will
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Johnny Barron
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Plura
Bridgeport
National League games today across major cities
The schedule lists New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn in a doubleheader, plus Cincinnati visiting Pittsburgh. The matchups highlight key NL rivalries as teams vie for early-season momentum.
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New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Baseball Matchups Set Across Cities
The American League schedule lists Philadelphia at New York, Washington at Boston, Chicago at Detroit, and Cleveland visiting St Louis, outlining key city pairings in the circuit.
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Washington
Boston
Chicago
Detroit
Cleveland
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R. HE
St Louis
Vese
B.C. Cleveland
Dsanse
Ashington
Boston Ee
Creeee
Chiase
St. Louis Ceates
Hope for Crowd of Over 30 000 for Auto Derby
Chicago officials report a record advance sale of more than 30 000 reservations for the Second International Auto Derby set for June 10. Expecting 40 starters, the event draws out of town demand ten times normal during convention week while the 150 000 seat grandstands can accommodate all spectators. Hudson cars figure to race with Vail and Mulford entering as well as potential Peugeot driver Dawson, signaling possible Hudson racing involvement this year.
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Hudson
Vail
New York
Ralph Mulford
Indianapolis
Peugeot
Joe Dawson
Hudson Company
Speedway
Eastern League Games Today Highlight Matchups
Bridgeport faces Hartford, Springfield meets New Haven, Worcester plays Lawrence, Lynn hosts Portland, and New London travels to Lowell in today’s Eastern League schedule.
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Hartford
Springfield
New Haven
Worcester
Lawrence
Lynn
Portland
New London
Lowell
R. H. E. New Haven
Seacee
Donovan and Devine, Walsh, Dye and Smith
R.H.E. Hartford
Tate
Lawrence Eepaaeseesee
Vandyke
Tyler
Press and
Murphy
Aes
Heyreen
Killhullen
Fortune and
Russell
Lynn Ae
Wav
Seeeie
Mayberry
Gaston
Williams
Moran Dillon Bout Negotiations Stall Over Open Air Brooklyn Fight
New York reports Moran and Dillon boxing for a possible outdoor bout at the old Fed Park in Brooklyn. Pollok Curley and Dorgan pressed Moran's side to raise offers while O Rourke backed out and eyed a Brockton or Brooklyn venue. Moran hosted Times Square newsboys as talks stalled over higher bidding.
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Frank Moran
Jack Dillon
Washington Park
Harry Pollok
Jack Curley
Tom O’rourke
Ike Dorgan
Considine’s
Pollok
Curley
Moran
Fed Park
Brooklyn
O'Rourke
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Iit
Dorgan
O’hourke
Tom
Sam, McCracken
Wnt
Times Square
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Guy Morton Birthday Note Highlights Alabama Star
The piece marks Guy Morton born June 1 1833 in Vernon Alabama and celebrates his 23rd annals noting his early career with the Stemwinders Waterbury and Cleveland stints. It also mentions Tommy Long celebrating a birthday, and Otto Miller born June 1 1889 with career arc from Sharon Pennsylvania to the Dodgers.
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Fairlies
Guy
Vernon
Ala
Cotton State
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Columbus
Cleveland
Waterbury
Stemwinders
Alabama
Red Sox
Boston
M Auliffe Faces Waltz in Meriden Featherweight Bout
In Meriden next Tuesday night Sam Waltz seeks a state featherweight title shot against Young M Auliffe. The clash at Lenox A C. of Meriden, 15 rounds at 125 128 pounds, follows Waltz’s disputed win in New Haven. Also set is Mack versus Creed in eight rounds, Park City trains offered, with Dave Fitzgerald refereeing and Hugh Rorty announcing.
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Sammy Waltz
Young McAuliffe
Lenox A. C
Meriden
New Haven
Bridgeport Battler
Dave Fitzgerald
Hartford
Waltz
George Chip-Sailor Grande
Young Mack
Stanley Creed
Park City
Hugh Rorty
Sign Jimmy Curry and Catcher Cotter for Locals
Bridgeport club shakes up its lineup hoping to climb out of last place with new signings. Jimmy Curry arrives from New London to play second base and Dick Cotter, ex Philadelphia and Chicago catcher, signs to strengthen the catching position. Cotter joins as backstop as Thompson and Gaudette depart, while Pitching remains a weak spot as manager Eyes upgrades. Local hitters Ball and Moshier show mixed results as Yale captain Overton leads in track. New pitchers emerge including Leon from Providence. Keating shines for Yankees in early game return.
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Wagner
Bridgeport
Jimmy Curry
Eastern Association
Dick Cotter
Chicago
Curry
New London
Dowd
McCann
Planters
Binghamton
Cotter
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Gaudette
Werre
Ball
Whalen
George Moshier
Witt Day Planned for Star Recruit Witt of the Mackmen
Worcester fans plan Witt Day on June 23 as Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics meet the World Champion Red Sox in Fenway Park. Lawton Witt, 20, Winchendon native and regular with Mack, has a .250 average, stellar fielding, and strong baserunning as he advances toward a potential star role with the Athletics.
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Lawton Witt
Winchendon
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Mack
Red Sox
Fenway Park
Boston
Witt
George Foster
Washington
Laddie
Walter Johnson
Front Street
Murdock Academy
Goddard Seminary
Barre
Dutchy
Ty Cobb
Oloder
Bridgeport Y M C A Plans July 4 Track Meet
The Bridgeport Y M C A physical department promotes a city track meet for July 4 in coordination with the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce. Events span standard track contests for men, boys, and girls with factory team competition, prizes, and entry details to follow. John D. Brock leads the arrangements. inquiries are welcome by phone.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
John D. Brock
Ring Battle Rematch Ended In Lavigne Knockout Victory
1896 report notes George Lavigne defeating Dick Burge in the 17th round in London. Burge, British lightweight, was taller and heavier, but Lavigne’s gameness and skill carried him to a decisive stoppage as the Saginaw Kid outmatched the favored fighters. Also reports a fatal freight train collision near Nuevo Laredo, Mexico.
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George Lavigne
Dick Burge
London
Burge
England
Lavigne
Yale Declines Invitation to Row in Norway
New Haven June 1 The Yale crew declined an invitation to race against a crew from the Studenters Roklub of Christiania Norway on July 3 Presented by Jan Schjerve a cousin of King Haskon Vil of Norway the invitation included an engraved card and letters of introduction Schjerve has been a guest of the Yale crew He is an experienced oarsman and has rowed in a single scull in New Haven harbor Yale declined due to the Harvard Yale race set for June 23 making an overseas trip impractical for a satisfactory result
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Yale
Studenters Roklub
Christiania
Norway
Haskon Vil
Jan Schjerve
America
Yale Navy
Giants Win Second Straight Rampage Over Phillies
The Giants beat the Phillies 4 to 2 as veteran southpaw Rube Benton out pitched Alfred Bender. San Francisco rallied in the third inning with five hits a passed ball and a sacrifice fly to take three runs. Fred Merkle homered with two out in the inning adding to Benton’s strong mound work. Sener, like Chief Bender, showed a solid curve and control though the Giants’ batting depth proved decisive in the road win.
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Rube Benton
Giants
Phillies
Benton
Alfred Bender
Moraw
Mack
Bender
Fred Merkle
Benticistas
Sener
Connie Mack
Ouimet Barred by Boston Club
Boston June 1 The United States Golf Association ruling on ineligibility was adopted by Chestnut Hill Golf Club inviting all golfers eligible under USGA rules to play in amateur events. The move follows clubs allowing ineligible players such as Francis Quimet J H Sullivan Jr and Fas Tewksbury to compete as amateurs.
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Boston
United States Golf Association
Army and Holy Cross play to 6-6 tie in hard fought game
West Point and Holy Cross battled to a 6 to 6 draw yesterday in a loosely played contest. Saricka allowed only two hits but was wild as Army rallied late, Mitchell supplying power for Army while McCarthy struggled on the mound for Holy Cross.
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St. Louis Browns
Wilmington
Del
Crouch
West
Point
N. Y
Army
Holy Cross
To & Tis
Saricka
Cagdecy
McCarthy
To & Mitchell
Three Good Battles Expected By Factory League Fans Saturday
Factory league fans anticipate three lively games next Saturday afternoon at four venues. Remington Arms faces Bullard at So. 5 diamond, Newfield park. Electric Cable meets Burns & Bassidik at Seaside park. Remington-Yost clashes with Holmes & Edwards at Yost field. Access the Remington field via East Main Street car to Bond Street. All games start promptly at o'clock.
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Remington
Burns & Bassick
Electric Cable
Remington Arms
Bullard
Diamond
Newfield Park
Electric
Burns & Bassidik
Seaside Park
Remington-Yost
Holmes & Edwards
Yost
Bond Street
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