Yankees end Cicotte hoodoo with 12 inning win
New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4 to 3 at the Polo Grounds in a 12 inning thriller. Home Run Baker sparked the comeback with a tying shot in the ninth after Tim Hendryx doubled into Paugh scoring position.
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Pitcher George Foster Recounts First Real Game
George Foster of the Boston Red Sox recalls his first real game with the Bonanza Blues, describing a challenge against the first team, a big league diamond, and his pitching as a young signal of potential. He notes the team’s rise, winning 45 of 47 the following year and his own growing confidence.
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Mitchell May Be New Miracle Man in National League Race
Chicago fans hail Cubs manager Fred Mitchell as a miracle man after he rebuilt a weak squad into a strong contender. The Cubs climbed in the standings and enthusiasts predict a possible independence day lead and a world championship showdown with rival clubs.
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Cicotte Loses to Yankees Twice in Two Years
New York June 12 Ed Cicotte the Chicago pitcher lost to the Yankees yesterday marking the second loss in two years to Donovan's club from May 9 1916 to June 12 1917. He faced the Yankees 12 times winning eight and losing two with two no-decisions as a knuckle ball expert.
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Baseball’s 1846 origins traced from Knickerbockers to Hoboken
Historical note places the first bona fide game on June 14, 1846 at Elysian Fields Hoboken between the Knickerbockers and New York Cities. Rules framed by Knickerbockers, later adopted by New York clubs, with rivals named Gothams Elm Trees and others. A New Britain club seeks 17 or 18 year old teams for weekend games.
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Disqualification of Bonhag in Walking Prize
George Bonhag, who won the one mile walk at the New York A C games, was ruled to have competed illegally by the Metropolitan AAU Registration Committee. The prize was awarded to HE Von Bargen after the majority decision, with Bonhag deemed ineligible for the win.
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Joe Wood May Never Pitch for Cleveland Again
Washington June 13 Smoky Joe Wood faces likely end of pitching career after comeback stunt against the New York Yankees. Doctor Robert Drury of Columbus Ohio examined him and Wood refuses further salary until he pitches again.
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Bunny Brief Seeks First Sack Berth With Pirates
Bunny Brief battles for the Pirates first base job amid a history of 20 players who failed before him. Barney Dreyfuss backs Brief as a near major leaguer with a .314 batting average for the 1916 Tacoma club. Comiskey’s $11,000 Eddie Murphy investment has largely underperformed, with Murphy mostly warming the bench for Connie Mack.
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Smiths Fine Work Drives Bridgeport to Double Bill Split
The Bridgeport team split a double header with Portland thanks to pitching by Dug Smith in game one and strong defense in both contests. Dick Tuckey, recently back from visiting his old home in Naugatuck, allowed six hits as Bridgeport won 1 to 0 in 10 innings. In the second game Pillion started for Bridgeport, Heitman for Portland, with ties at 2-2 until an 11th inning Portland error opened the door for Bridgeport to prevail 4-2.
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Pitcher Woods Reports To Bridgeport Again
Pitcher Oakey Woods reinforces Bridgeport after a recall by Manager Krichell. Dessau substitutes for Whalen amid throat operation. Shanty House may join in Springfield to complete the staff. Corcoran and Prieste contribute infield and outfield play as the Marlins celebrate Flag Day.
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Giants Hit Hard Defeat Cubs in Final Contest
Chicago June 13 A wild game at Weeghman Park saw the Giants defeat the Cubs 10 to 6. Umpire Klem amid heated calls and a chaotic pace. Larry Doyle arguing led to a late departure. Giants pulled ahead after a five run first and third inning rally, with Tesreau finishing and Schupp roughed up early.
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Yesterday's American League games results
New York defeated Chicago 4 to 3 in 12 innings. Detroit beat Philadelphia 3 to 2. Washington and Cleveland tied 2 to 2 after 16 innings due to darkness. The Boston vs St Louis game was postponed because of wet grounds.
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Case School of Applied Science Drops German for Wartime Chemistry Students
The Southern Association German language instruction was abandoned except to chemistry students during the war period by the Case School of Applied Science faculty in Cleveland.
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Harvard Yale color clash sparks note on uniforms
The Harvard Crimson notes Yale and Harvard now wear contrasting hat cords blue and red linking to historic colors. It mentions Princeton and older teams, and says both schools aim for black and gold. The Winchester Arms Co. Ball Club seeks a away game next Sunday, James B. Butler manager.
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Eastern League Scores and Schedule Prompted by Last Night's Games
Bridgeport edged Portland 1 0 in 10 innings in game one while Portland won the nightcap 4 2 in 11 innings. New London beat Worcester 4 1 Hartford topped Springfield 3 2 and New Haven defeated Lawrence 3 2. Today Lawrence visits New Haven Springfield hosts Hartford Worcester welcomes New London Portland plays Bridgeport.
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Gaelics take league lead by beating Mitchells
Bridgeport Gaelics defeat Mitchells of New Haven 7 to 5 Sunday at Annex field New Haven to seize top spot in the league. Standouts for Bridgeport include Fullback Jack Murphy wings William Cahill Spillane forwards Jim Connors Bed Courtney with Moriarty and Norton delivering strong showings. New Haven’s Moriarty Fitzpatrick and McKenna also starred.
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Chicago in New York
A brief item notes Chicago in New York with related mentions of St. Louis in Boston Detroit in Philadelphia and Cleveland in Washington. The fragment reads like a place name pairing or mapping but provides no further context or details.
Rivers and Harbors bill defeated in House
In Columbus Minneapolis Columbus batteries Willian Carter and Coleman noted. The Rivers and Harbors bill was defeated again yesterday in the House. In the Senate priority shipment bill took up the attention of the members.
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Battling Kunz and Brown Box June 25 in New Haven
Lightweight champ Battling Kuntz of South Norwalk meets Chic Brown of New Haven in a 12 round decision bout at the Arena on June 25 under the Home Guard. Weights set at 138 pounds two oclock. Referee Dave Fitzgerald. Preliminaries to be announced soon. Both fighters began training today.
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Baseball chatter links Cardinals Reds and pennant hope
Mule Watson balances wins and losses against Cincinnati while Pat Moran dismisses pennant talk. Johnny Rewling shines in Boston as a second baseman, challenging Evers Massey and Fitzpatrick. Gus Getz backs Newark under Tom Needham with Reds and Brooklyn moves. Bill McKechnie gears for third base with Heinie Groh to second as Matty aims for a stronger Reds showing.
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