Maisel May Be Out Of Game For Four Weeks More
New York report says Fritzy Maisel the maimed Yankee outfielder may miss another four weeks after his May 15 collision with Cleveland. He traveled from Catonsville Md to remove a brace on his cracked collarbone and remains stiff in neck and shoulder, hindering return to action.
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Catonsville
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Chinese Players Coming Tomorrow at Newfield Park
The Chinese university baseball players, after 163 games last season with 130 wins, arrive at Newfield Park tomorrow. They face Bridgeport’s Pom[e] prod of U. M. Industrial, with Johnny Barras Faherty Kent Toreines Burns Bowden Hurley in the lineup. First pitch at 3:45.
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Signs Don't Bother Cubs at Polo Grounds
The Cubs have hit well at the Polo Grounds despite signs at the fences troubling the Giants batters. Manager McGraw notes Giants players blame the signs for slumps, while Giants players deny fault. Cubs collected 34 hits for 44 bases across the last two games.
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McGraw
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Mayers
Bresnahan Birthday Marks Two Decades In Baseball Career
Roger Bresnahan, longtime baseball figure and early backstop, celebrates a milestone today. Born in Lima and rising through the Ohio State League, he played for Washington, Minneapolis, Chicago, Baltimore, New York, St. Louis, and the Cubs, shaping the catching position and later managing the Cardinals before moving on.
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Biassudy-Ghlle Cardinals
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Lima ‘Club
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Minapo
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Ed McGraw
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Miller Huggins
Cubs
Bailey, Greatest College Star, Signed by Braves
Mike Ka hoe, Braves scout, lands Fred Bailey, Washington and Lee University outfielder and first baseman. Bailey hit over .500 in four years at Marshall College and led W L U nine in 1915 with a .390 mark. He stands 5 feet 10 inches, is fast, and known for a keen batting eye.
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Mike Kahoe
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Fred Bailey
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Marshall College
West Virginia
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White Sox
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Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Scorer Sparks Uproar as Fans Clash Over Baseball Calls
The article explains scorers face hostility for judging plays, often charging hits as errors or vice versa. It notes scoring rules aim for fairness, with open and fair rulings typical in major leagues. Four Scranton high school students, sons of prominent families, will be arraigned tomorrow for burglary amid reports they broke into a school seeking examination papers and stole drawing instruments worth $500.
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Giants Struggle Highlights of New York Baseball News
The Giants face pitching woes as McGraw’s staff lacks a true star while hitting remains solid. Shanty House debuts for Bridgeport in a Hartford start, and Eddie Mulligan heats up after arriving in New York. Yale and Princeton split their baseball series in Newark as Shocker shines in the International League.
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National League Games Today
Chicago faces New York as St. Louis travels to Brooklyn Cincinnati visits Boston and Pittsburgh plays Philadelphia in today’s NL action.
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Graduation Baskets Hit by Rail Grade Crossing Changes
In Dallas Texas grade crossings of the Texas and Pacific Railroad will be removed. The item appears among regional notices with various league matchups listed such as Bridgeport at New London and Portland at Worcester.
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Tex
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Buckingham Injured Forces Quit in Hartford Tennis Tourney
E T Buckingham, Hartford compensation commissioner, injured his leg in the New England Tennis tournament round two against R T Lockridge of Wesleyan. He limped off on crutches after a sudden turn, played one more game despite pain, and then withdrew as Lockridge led 2 1.
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Lockridge
Hartford
Anniversary of Ring Battles Highlights 1897 Draws
The 25 round 1897 bout between Johnny LaVack and Tommy Dixon in Rochester ended in a draw. LaVack, a French Canadian from Montreal, had many draws with top featherweights and a record heavy with draws. Dixon faced many leading featherweights and seldom lost, with both fighters active when the division featured numerous contenders.
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Tommy Dixon
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Geo Siddons
Billy Murphy
Joe Bernstein
Kid Broad
Oscar Gardner
Jack McClelland
Tinker's Crowd Snares Giants in Six Two Victory
New York June 1 Joe Tinker's Whales Cubs defeated the Giants at the Polo Grounds 6 to 2. Schupp pitched the last two innings for Chicago after a wobble from Benton and Stroud. Cubs bunched five hits in one fourth inning but left most runners stranded.
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McGraw
Ford Schupp
Portsider
Schupp
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Dodgers
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Stroud
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Burns
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McCarthy
Flack
Mann
Harvard Beats Tufts By Means Of Passes In Eleven Innings
Cambridge mass June 14 Harvard beat Tufts 8 to 4 in eleven innings after a late start caused by field drying Ned Mahan pitched the full game but early support was weak The Tufts misplay allowed Harvard to rally in the eleventh with Westcott misjudging Percy’s long fly and Whittaker driving in two runs to seal the win The rest mentions Tom Seaton and Weeghman unrelated to the scoreline.
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Unsettled Yale and Harvard crews ahead of Thames race
New London Conn June 14 Yale and Harvard varsity crews remain unsettled for the June 23 Thames River race. Yale swapped oarsmen with Kositsky due to sunburn while both teams logged light two mile workouts. Yale’s Nickalls denied plans to take the crew to Barnum Bailey circus during training.
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Lee Fohl Shapes Lowder milk into three foot stride for Indians
Lee Fohl has the Cleveland Indians pitching Grover Cleveland Lowdermilk toward a three foot stride to replace his 18 inch delivery. Once erratic, Lowdermilk has begun a daily hour long regimen to gain control and keep major league interest alive. The story notes his height at 6 feet 6 inches and his vast potential if control improves.
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MULLEN'S TRIPLE GIVES VICTORY TO YANKS IN DETROIT
Charley Mullen and Nick Cullop delivered a late rally as the Yankees beat Detroit 4 to 2, ending the Tigers seven game win streak. Mullen batted for Hish in the eighth and doubled the run production with a three base hit that brought in Gedeon and Baumann. Cullop pitched well, with Shawkey handling the ninth, while Hamilton struggled in a local comeback attempt.
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Mullen
Hish
Charley
Cullop
Highlanders
Shawkey
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Earl Hamilton
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Penn Crew Sets Fast Time on Poughkeepsie Course
Pennsylvania’s rowing team showed strong form in a four mile time trial, posting 19 minutes 15 seconds, a season best. Coach Jim Ten Eyck directed with restraint while Charles E. Courtney observed from the coaching launch as Cornell also showed steady improvement ahead of the upcoming major test.
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Quaker
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