National Pastime Live Tips From Farmer Experts
Sports of a Day notes from local experts on baseball moves and rumors. Mickey Finn’s release prompts teams to bid for the veteran, while Jack Hanna plans a return in two weeks. Springfield shifts with new pitchers and catchers, Dan Sullivan replacing Paul Watcheb, and former stars like Jim Collins drawing interest at Newfield Park.
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National and American League Records Details
Yesterday's baseball scores show New York 5 Detroit 1 Boston 6 St. Louis 4 Chicago 8 Washington 4 Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 0.
Orators Fall Short in Close Springfield Loss 3-2
Springfield street ball clash ends 3 to 2 as McLean shines with a shutout until late. Collins belts a double, triple, and home run while Waite’s foul tip injures Kocher. Burns boots a ball, Ladd plates two runs, and Waite leaves with an injured hand.
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Sam McLean
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Hi Ladd
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Weston Walks Across America While Weather Bites Way
Edward Payson Weston continues his transcontinental walk from New York to San Francisco on day seventy one. He narrates storms near Hanna and Rawlins Wyoming, injuries from an embankment, and delays as he crosses Medicine Bow and other terrain. He shares notes on wildlife and a miscellany of human-interest items from frontier life, including tales of natives and a tragic weather era.
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Industrial League SeesYosts Lead Tight Crane Rivalry
In a lively Industrial League update, the Yosts hold a slim lead with strong showings from the Crane teams. Kelly drills four hits as Liggins hurls well. Ellsworth, Crane No.1 manager, travels but lands little support. Wary about pitchers, managers push for fresh arms as Moss, Stirn, and Mosher influence remaining games. Saturday matchups set at Crane field, Seaside Park, Yestfield, and Cranefield.
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Uneven scores in American League games across four cities
Key results show Detroit beating New York 11 to 3 after a 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 ninth inning flurry. Boston and Philadelphia also posted wins with 4 5 run outputs. Cleveland, Chicago, and Washington failed to convert in scattered plate appearances with multiple pitchers used.
National League scores from Cincinnati Pittsboro and St Louis
Cincinnati beat Boston 11 to 1 with Campbell and McLean behind. Ferguson Matterr and Smith. Pittsboro lost Philadelphia 7 to 3 with Leifield Adams Gib son Moren Brown Dooin. St Louis defeated Bryn 6 to 1 as Bell Bergen Beebe Sallee Bresnéhan started.
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Rowan S Second Bouts Close As Rowan's Seconds Throw Up Sponge
Three boxing matches highlighted a Southport Boat Club card at Perry's hall Fairfield. Eddie Kelly fought Mutch McNally to a full six rounds in a steady bout. Mike Lucas edged Joe Marks in a six round closer contest with Lucas having a weight advantage. The main event saw Tommy Rowan defeated Bunny Ford as Rowan's seconds threw up the sponge in the sixth round signaling the stoppage.
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Mutch” McNally
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Jeffries to Spar Six Rounds at Smith's Theatre
James J. Jeffries undefeated heavyweight champion and Sam Berger will stage a six round sparring exhibition in the city Thursday evening June 17 at Smith's theatre. The event, under Stratfield Athletic club, showcases Jeffries in training ahead of a planned challenge to Jack Johnson the colored champion.
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Sam Berger
Smith's Theatre
Jeffries
Jeff
Jack Johnson
Stratfield Athletic Club
Jack Johnson In Town Today Fight Details Remain Unclear
A garbled note mentions Jack Johnson visiting town today and hints at an upcoming fight, but the details and opponent remain unreadable. No dates, venues, or results are discernible from the fragment.
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Tie Farmer in Town En Route to Boston
On June 8, 1909, a ship of the world figure named Tie Farmer visited town while en route to Boston. Johnson traveled by automobile with his wife and called on several friends he previously met during his bout with Sailor Burke.
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Boston
Johnson
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