Spitball Hurling Of Press Fools Bridgeport Club
Charley Press, the spitball hurler, was knocked out in the third inning by Bridgeport but returned to win for Lawrence the next day. Lawrence triumphed 2 to 0 over Bridgeport in a Sunday exhibition. Press and Dessau pitched, with Donnelly errant throws paving the way for five Lawrence runs in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wegner
Charley Press
Bridgeport
Lawrenté
Frank Dessau
Lawrence
Donnelly
Martin - Zinn
Pillion
Flynn
Daley
Porter
Hinchman
Schreiber
White
Briggs
Press
Martin
Prieste
Deininger
Deninger
Lear
Dessau
Rons
Gingras
Prees
Destou
Kelly and
Braffort
Yanks Defeated by Paterson Club in Tight Match
New York notes the Yankees with full lineup upset by the Paterson club as Grant walked Murray, Reymond walked, and Estes hit a homer over right field. Dr E Lafitte, ex-Detroit American, pitched well for the Paterson nine.
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YANKS
Paterson Club
New York
New York Yankees
Paterson
Grant
Murray
Reymond
Estesen
Lafitte
Detroit
Australians claim discovery of another Darcy in Tommy Uren
Australian observers hail Tommy Uren as the new middleweight champion after defeating Jim Jeffries Clabby and Eddie McGoorty. Skeptics warn that Clabby and McGoorty are past their prime and doubt Uren could survive top American challengers Darcy would have faced.
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Australia
Les Darcy
Tommy Uren
Jimmy Clabby
Eddie McGoorty
Copsine
Uren
Clabby
Am McGoorty
Darcy
America
Otto Knabe career path spans Federal league to managing
Otto Knabe former Phillies star and Baltimore Federal League manager will celebrate his thirty second birthday tomorrow. Born in Garrick Pennsylvania he began pro ball in the Western League with Colorado Springs and Pueblo in 1906. He moved to the Pirates then Toledo before returning to Pittschurch and a Philadelphia exchange. With the Federal League he became Baltimore manager and is now managing Richmond Virginia.
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Otto Knabe
Philadelphia Nationals
Garrick
Colorado Springs
Pusblo
Pirates
Toledo
Pittschurch
Camnus
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Richmond
King Lear Leads Eastern Batting Averages
The report lists King Lear as the leading batsman in the Eastern division with top averages. Other notable players include Dargis Spr, Potteiger Wor, Shannon N H, Miller N H, Gandy N L, and Lear Br. Brown Port, plus Flynn Law, Schreiber Law, and Daley Law.
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King Lear
Low
Dargis
Potteiger
Shannon
N.H
Daley
Lasche
Porter
Kennedy
Hart
Law
Zinn
Lear
Hartford
Bridgeport
Thomas A. O’brien
King
Worcester
Johnny Prieste
AB. A
Flaherty
N. H
Williams
Dee O
Lindstrom
Wor. S
Port
Burke, Hart
McCandless
N.L
Smith
Wane O
Herring
Russell
Spr
Piltt
DeNeville
Gandy
Dowd
Veces
Conway
Wor
Hammond
Briggs
Shee
Flynn
O'Connell
Gaston
Stimpson
Weeee
Hinchman
Lynn
Burke
Schreiber
Dowell
Prieste
Sweatt
Ee Zinn
Wes Durgin
Lord
Esasccae
Nut
N. Sone
New London
Seas
New Haven
Lawrence Wees
Portland
HPI
House
Durning
Weaver
Rettig
Burfind
Mangan
Port A
McQuillan, Ww
Ase
Banks
Br. Trautman, H
Rieger, N. L
O Russell, Spr
Press, Law
Harvard Eleven of 1916 Enlists in Uncle Sam Service
Harvard’s 1916 football squad lines up for wartime service with various units: Harte Plattsburg Norton-Harris Snow Harris Platteburg Cadman Wheeler Coolidge Robinson Casey Thacher Horween. Also reported a motorcycle collision near Bakerstown Pa claims N C Hartman and endangers his wife, Edward Nelson, and Norman Hunter.
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Harvard
Uncle Sam
Cambridge
Mass
Yale
United
States
Harte
I. E
Plattsburg
Caner
Tt. T
Norton-Harris
France
Snow
R. G
Naval Reserve
Harris
Platteburg
Cadman
Wheeler
1. T
Coolidge
I. E. Plattsburg
Robinson
Dq. B
Casey
Bakerstown
N. C. Hartman
Mars
Edward Nelson
Etna
Norman Hunter
West Etna
New Haven Boy In Demand By Major Scouts
New Haven youth Joseph Dugan from Holy Cross circles is courted by eight major league clubs and Connie Mack may secure him after college. He has declined offers to stay in school, with rumors linking him to the Athletics and Holy Cross connections, amid speculation he will join a world champion club after graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Joseph Dungan
Holy Cross
Holy ‘Cross
Dugan
Elm City
Red Sox
Athletics
Phillies
Pirates
Braves
Tigers
Connie Mack
Mack
New
Jack
Pat Cawley
Purple
Cawley
Colonials
Giants Drop Far Back of Phillies As Cubs Beat 'Em
Chicago June 11 Cubs rally from early deficit to beat the Giants 6 to 5 in a drama filled game witnessed by about 30 000. George Burns made a remarkable one handed catch and later the Cubs tied and edged ahead as errors and crowd interference were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giants
Phillies
CUBS
Cutting the Corners BATTLES OF JOHN M GRAW
A look at John McGraw facing rivals as he ages with pep and a comeback over Lord Byron. Notes on Twombley retiring, Upham shining for St Paul, and Bridgeport, Lawrence lineups. Edmondson and Baker leads in minor leagues. Banks wins again for Bridgeport. Lohman praised at Rochester.
Gordon wins Mayo Mile in thrilling finish at Celtic Park
Willie Gordon of the New York Athletic Club won the Mayo Mile at Celtic Park in 4:26 1-5 marking his third consecutive victory in the event. Joe Higgins of Irish American A C finished second, with Yale University A A's Johnny Overton third after a fast early pace left him trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Willie Gordon
New York Athletic Club
Annex
Mayo Men’s Association
Celtic Park
Gordon
Joe Higgins
A. C
Johnny Overton
Yale University
A. A
Overton
Higgins
Yale
Higins
Ordon
Baseball Games Set Across The League Today
American League games scheduled include Chicago at New York Cleveland at Washington Detroit at Philadelphia and St Louis at Boston with four venues hosting important matchups.
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Chicago
New York
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
P.C. Chicago
Cleveland “Oo
Detroit Bane
St Louis
Washington Ase
National League Results From Yesterday’s Games
Chicago beat New York 6 to 5 and Brooklyn won 4 to 3 over Cincinnati. Philadelphia topped St Louis 4 to 1 as New York, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and Boston played in multiple cities. Brooklyn visit Cincinnati and Philadelphia visit St Louis. Boston hosted Pittsburgh.
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Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburgh
P.c
Boston Na
Wees
Eastern League Scores and Tonight’s Schedule
Yesterday Frence defeated Bridgeport 6 to 0. Haven Portland game postponed by rain. Tonight Worcester hosts Hartford while Springfield visits New Haven and Portland plays at New Haven.
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Frence
Bridgeport
Haven
Portland
Worcester
Hartford
Springfield
New Haven
Cluté
P.c
Lawrence
New London
Moran Deserves Credit For Great Phillies Work
New York dispatch notes Pat Moran earns praise for building the Phillies as they sweep opponents at the Polo Grounds. The article highlights Moran's frugal but effective management over three years, contrasting with John McGraw's costly rebuild and the Cubs’ pennant bid, while praising the Reds’ recent West action.
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New York
Phillies
Polo Grounds
Chicago
Cubs
Pat Moran
Je McGraw
Moran
Mitchell
Reds
Matty
Big Six
Rangers to Face Bridgeport City in Spring Cup Finals
At Seaside Park the Rangers reached the finals by beating New Haven 5 to 1 after two extra 15 minute periods. Griffin scored once and Rintoul twice in extra time as Rangers and Bridgeport City prepare for a two game final next weekend.
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Seaside Park
Paeeraes Rangers
New Haven
Griffin
Rintoul
Rangers
Theangers
Bridgeport Citys
Baseball on Battlefield: Baseball Games Behind Front Lines
The article notes Canadian forces in Europe plan a season of baseball behind the lines despite battles ahead. Troops relieved from trenches will play in uniforms with full gear, spurring hopes of contests with Canadian hitters. News of diamond victories boosts morale among Allied troops.
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Flanders
Europe
Dominion Forces
Misfortunes Hit John McGraws Giants Across Season
New York June 11 Misfortunes have not come singly to the Giants Perritt Tesreau in and out of play for two weeks maybe more McCarty in the hospital with a broken leg McGraw suspended unofficially The worst is the McCarty accident He was improving as a catcher He is a worker and a fighter and a fine batter Charles Ebbets regrets letting him go Rob inson urged a first baseman The pitching staff crippled by Tesreau and Perritt The team prone to erratic play in Cincinnati McGraw must steer the club through a difficult stretch away from the scene of operations
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New York
Giants
Perritt
Tesreau
McCarty
McGraw
Charles Ebbets
Brooklyn
Robinson
Cincinnati
Bench
Dodgers Top Toney as Reds Fall Short in Cincinnati
Brooklyn defeats Fred Toney 3 to 0 after a three run third inning. Sherrod Smith faltered early but settled, while Hal Chase and Mike Mowrey sparkled in the field. About 8,000 Cincinnati fans witnessed the Dodgers’ late rally and three hits off Toney in the third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Dodgers
Fred Toney
Toney
Sherrod Smith
Reds
Smith
Hal Chase
Mike Mowrey
Chase
Olson
Brooklyn
Hickman
Stengel
Wheat
Cutshaw
Shean
Clarke
Mowrey
Jack Snyder
Groh
Phil Dwyer of racing dies after long illness in New York
Phil Dwyer a famed American race horse owner and breeder died in his Hotel Walcott suite at New York. He built a large stable with horses such as Hindoo Larrie Blackburn Charley Gorman Miss Woodford Kingston Hanover Longstreet and others. Dwyer and his brother Michael built wealth from meat business before turning to racing. He served as president of the Brooklyn Jockey Club and was a principal stockholder in the Queens County Jockey Club. Michael Dwyer his brother was also renowned in racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philip J. Dwyer
Hotel
Walcott
Hindoo
Larrie Blackburn
Charley Gorham
Miss Woodford
Kingston
Hanover
Longstreet
Hil Dwyer
Wes
America
Ireland
Michael
Mike Dwyer
Phil
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Queens County Jockeyee
Aqne
Michael Dwyer
Universal Service Parade invites factory floats in Bridgeport
The committee with the City of Bridgeport and the Chamber of Commerce adopts a Universal Service Parade plan for July 4. Industrial plants may enter patriotic floats honoring workers who testified to the registration board on June 5. Mayor Wilson supports the plan and factories will be invited to showcase employees and war defense products, with 15 bands tentatively secured by the music committee.
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Music Committtee
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I Schreiber
Fiyan
Wasche
Gaston, O
Tris Speaker
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Wamby
Clevelands
Ohio City
Cub
George Burns
Elliott
Zeider
Sallee
Deal
Vaughn
Walter
Herzog
Doyle
Merkle
Robertson
Radiden
Klein
Wilson
Holke
Rariden
Burns
Zim
Fletcher
Mann
Flack
Hendrix
Dockers Hollow
Braddock
Monogahela
John M’graw
John McGraw
Lord Byron
Byron
Baltimore Orioles
Ad Brennan
Newman
John
George Twombley
Boston Nationals
Louisville
American Association
Medford
Twombley
Uppy Upham
St. Paul
Newfield Park
Harry Lord
Tamm
Yankees
Barrows
Dug Smith
Mawrence
Jack O'Hara
Walter Hammond
Edmondson
Banterbury
Howie Baker
New Orleans
Johnny Banks
Zeke Lohman
Lowell
Rochester International Club
Mayo
New York City
Park Department
Phil Dwyer
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