Howie Baker Heads Local Club Hitters
Howie Baker continues to lead the Bridgeport club in hitting with a .275 average despite a slump. Otto Deininger gained 18 points after slow stretches, while Red Whalen impressed with eight hits, boosting his average by 49 points over the past three weeks. Chief Ero, the Indian hurler, shows a .444 average with notable bat work.
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Beanstalk of Rules Urged Against Bean Ball in MLB
New York reports charges that pitchers in the American League, especially Boston Red Sox charters, are deliberately using the bean ball. Governors and league leaders, led by Gen Tener, urge a rule empowering the umpire to eject or fine such conduct, arguing it endangers batters and harms the game.
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Jeff Pfeffer
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National League
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Cullop Wins Streak Across Major League Eight Defeats
New York June 26 Nick Cullop pitched consistently against various teams this season. He defeated the Athletics at Shibe Park, the White Sox at the Polo Grounds, the Browns at the Polo Grounds, and then beat the White Tigers Indians on their home fields. His next contest will be vs Boston in September as the Yankees do not face the team again until then. Funeral bouquets and designs. John Reck & Son.
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Yanks
George Foster
New York Yankees
George
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Bill Carrigan
Herrick Deserves Credit for Great Harvard Victory
New York June 26 Harvard’s 1916 rowing triumph over Yale on the Thames is hailed as the season’s greatest feat by observers. Herrick’s amateur coaching system overcame doubt, with a youthful Harvard eight delivering a landmark victory unseen since 1913 and closing the season fittingly at New London.
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Receive Bids on Ice Plant Building
Two bids were opened for the municipal ice plant building with contenders Dowling & Bottomley of the city and Flint Building and Construction Co. of New York. Four bidders for the equipment included Bitter Manufacturing Co. Milwaukee Delwane Machine Co. New York Arctic Ice Machine Co. Canton Ohio and York Manufacturing Co. York Pa. Fletcher-Thompson Co. engineers will compute unit prices to determine the lowest bid.
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York Manufacturing Co
York
Nickalls to Stay Yale Crew Instructor Despite Dismissal Rumors
New Haven June 26 Coach Guy Nickalls of Yale rowing faces rumors of dismissal as he heads to England. His successor prospects are unclear but captain Cord Meyer backs Nickalls, noting high regard for his coaching. Last year Nickalls produced one of Yale's best crews, though this season's results lag behind rivals.
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Rector Forcing McAuliffe To Defend Connecticut Title
Fred J. DeLorme announces Rector plans to move to Stamford to press McAuliffe into a title defense in Connecticut. Rector vows to box on percentage terms and posts 100 dollars as a side bet, citing past decisive defeats of McAuliffe and aiming to end Mac’s domination with a new match arrangement.
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Rodriguez as good as Chase says McCann says
The New York Press reports Gene McCann, former Brooklyn pitcher and Yankee scout, praises Cuban first baseman Rodriguez of New London as rivaling Hal Chase in fielding and hitting around .300 in the Eastern League. McCann also notes Bud Weiser, acquired for nothing from the Phillies, leading the league in hitting, and mentions Bunny Hearne as top pitcher.
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Eddie Mahan of Harvard to Join Yanks Very Soon
Eddie Mahan former Harvard football and baseball star and Yale nemesis, who pitched for the Colonials against the Chinese University nine, intimated he will sign with the New York Americans. He will join the Yanks in two weeks amid offers from big league clubs. Pie Way, ex Yale star, joined the Giants in New York today. Mahan shut out the Red Sox with four hits at the season’s start and has won 12 of 13 for Harvard this year.
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Moran to Box Dillon in Brooklyn Promoted Pair on Card
New York reports boxing at Washington Park Brooklyn pitting Jack Dillon 168 pounds 5 feet 7 1 2 inches against Frank Moran 202 pounds 6 feet 1 inch with Moran favored in reach and height. Gates open 5 pm. purse near 40000 dollars. Also notes John B. Lennon promoted to assistant superintendent at Remington Arms and a New York Produce Exchange sale and Isle Royale Copper dividend.
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Indianapolis
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Saratoga Springs
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Willard
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Thomas J. Lennon
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Bridgeport signs Murphy and Capitol fans rally for Boosters Day
Short Sections of Fan Fodder reports catcher Red Murphy, once with New Haven, signing with Bridgeport and reporting in Springfield tomorrow. It notes Elm City fans’ surprise at his release, Murphy’s prior Federal league stint and hitting ability, while detailing batting leaders, pitching records, and several player moves including O’Connor’s release and Mack’s roster changes.
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Al McCoy Fights Hugh Ross At National A C Card
Boxing fans expected in force as Middleweight Champion Al McCoy meets Hugh Ross in the star bout at the National A C card at the Casino. The 15 round main event features McCoy in top form after training at the Acorn A C gym. Semi final has Young McAuliffe versus Joe Grady with Grady claiming a prior draw with George Chaney. Openers pair Kayo Moran and Frank Kenny in a 10 round bout, Moran aiming for a knockout punch. The card begins promptly with J McAvoy as referee and Al Burdick timekeeper, Frank Braithwaite the announcer.
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George Chaney
Five to Fight for M C A Tennis Title
Dr R Warren Hall heads the top 20 in the M C A Tennis club as the season opens amid poor weather. Brock vs Fosdick ends 8-6 in one set with Brock taking two, Hawley defeats Lacy 6-4 8-6, Seabridge 6-0 6-2 over Kohler, Strang beats Grumman 6-4 6-3. The five leaders Strang Brock Hawley Hall Seabridge advance to the final round as the city sees rising tennis interest and renewed club activity with new applicants.
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Warren Denies Identical Identity Amid Arrest Confusion
Harry A. Warren of 74 Carlton avenue requests correction of a misconception. He denies being the East avenue Warren arrested on a complaint by two girls. Bank Commissioner Smith of West Virginia closed the Central Banking Co of Huntington.
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Giants Show Slump In Hitting At Home
New York June 26 The Giants continue to struggle at home losing five of seven to pennant rivals Brooklyn and Boston. After a long trip their hitting has plummeted. in sixteen games since returning they have not reached double figures in hits, with Rariden and McKechnie regressing from earlier hot form.
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National League Yesterday's Results and Today’s Games
Yesterday the Pirates defeated the Cubs 8 to 3 and the Cardinals beat the Reds 2 to 1 in fret. A second game ended St Louis 5 Cincinnati 4. Today New York visits Brooklyn and Boston goes to Philadelphia. Pittsburgh meets Chicago and St Louis hosts Cincinnati.
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Baseball scores and standings snippet
The score items list American League games: Chicago defeated Cleveland 4 to 3. St Louis beat Detroit 8 to 2 in the first game and 3 to 1 in the second. Additional matchups note Washington in New York Philadelphia in Boston Chicago in Cleveland and Detroit in St Louis.
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Eastern League Games Postponed by Rain
All scheduled Eastern League games were postponed due to rain, delaying outcomes and rescheduling efforts. Teams await rain-clear dates as organizers plan makeups and preserve the league’s weekend schedule.
White Sox Rally To Beat Cleveland 4 to 3 In Eleven
The Chicago White Sox defeated Cleveland 4 to 3 yesterday after a tight game marked by errors by the Indians and late scoring. Joe Jackson starred with four hits including a double and three singles, while Edie Collins doubled in the eleventh and Pournier singled to drive in the winning run. Weaver and Howard nearly fought as tensions flared. Scott and Russell shared pitching duties for the White Sox. A charter filing in Dover shows American Aircraft Co with capital of 5 million dollars and the U S Mortgage & Trust Co declared a 6 percent quarterly dividend.
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