Sallee Quits Baseball With St. Louis Nationals
St. Louis reports pitcher Harry Sallee has quit baseball, according to Schuyler Britton president of the Nationals. Sallee cited being tired of the game and did not request a trade. He had received offers including 10000 dollars from New York, and McGraw also offered Tes reau, but the owner declined.
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Rem- Arms to Play Yost Club Tomorrow
The Remington Arms and the Remington Yost teams clash tomorrow at Yost field. Arms have won six straight and seek another victory. Yost manager Mack plans Ray Brown or Kellam to start, with Clark slated to pitch for Yost.
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Dillon Closes Out Moran in a Fierce Brooklyn Bout
In Washington Park Brooklyn on June 29 Jack Dillon outpointed Frank Moran in a ten round battle. Dillon dominated late after Moran led early, with Moran bleeding from a cut eye and a swollen nose while Dillon remained unmarked. The crowd of about 10 000 saw Dillon press the attack with rapid lefts and rights.
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Frank Moran
Washington Park
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Indianapolis
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Garden
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Jess Willard
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Two-Handed Dillon Dominates Moran In Tight Bout
In a hard edged clash Dillon, a two-handed fighter, overwhelms Moran who relies on a battered left. Dillon’s right and left work equally well, while Moran’s left proves limited though occasionally lands. The crowd sees a sharp shooter find the mark with precise timing and head body combinations.
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Yankees Beat Mackmen to Stay First in League
The Philadelphia Yankees defeated the Athletics 5 to 0 to retain first place in the American League. Robert Shawkey pitched a steady game holding the Athletics to no runs as the Yankees struck three in the first inning and supported their pitcher with solid fielding. Frank Baker sprained a leg but still collected a two bagger and an RBI while Boone starred defensively.
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Sheehan
Frank Baker
Boone
Scotch Youngsters to Dance at July Fourth Meet
Jon and Charles Hardman, 12 and 14, Highland dancers from New York City, will perform at Bridgeport park on July 4 under the arrangements committee. Piper Thompson of the Highland band will play for them as they present traditional dances from the old country.
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Charles Hardman
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McGraw tries to lift Giants with mind set in polo grounds
Giants struggle at the Polo Grounds as McGraw reshapes surroundings to aid hitting. Phillies win both sections of a double header before 22,000 fans. McGraw stresses mental state and opposes sacrifice plays while Bridgeport seeks stronger batting and adds notes on players and upcoming games.
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Reiger Shines But Bridgeport Drops Low Scoring Tilt
In Worcester on June 30 Bill Martin’s two base hit in the tenth drives Worcester to a 1 0 win over Bridgeport. Johnny Reiger pitched superbly for Bridgeport giving up five hits and a lone run in ten innings. Cooney doubles to open Worcester’s tenth inning scoring the decisive run.
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Bases on Balls Record Set in Pirates Dodgers Tilt
A record bases on balls, likely to stand, was set in Pittsburgh on June 30, 1893 as the Pirates faced the Dodgers. Adonis Terry Frank Killen and Ad Gumbert pitched for Pittsburgh while Tom Lovett and George Haddock worked for Brooklyn, yielding 24 free passes.
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Cleveland
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Brookslaown golfers reach state championship semifinals
In Greenwich on June 30 Reggie Lewis of Ridgefield and Bob Abbott of Brooklawn led the field toward the 36 hole semifinals after first round wins. Abbott defeated Pierson 1 up and Hubbard 4 and 3, while Lewis beat Davis 6 and 5 and Graham edged Lynde 1 up.
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W. Parker Seeley
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Reggie Lewis
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W. A. Jackson
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Samuel Graham
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O. L. Guernsey
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Famous Big League Debuts
A look at standout major league debuts, from Fred Clarke in 1894 to Casey Stengel in 1912, highlighting sensational first-day hits and the trail of early career stumbles. The piece notes Clarke’s five-for-five opener against Gus Weyhing and Stengel’s four-for-four start with the Dodgers, framing debut bravura versus later seasoning.
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Brooklyn
Ain't It The Truth Corner Lot Ballgame Crux
A blur of memory centers on a corner lot where children play ball, a scene that prompts reflection on community life and the simple pleasures of neighborhood games.
Factory League Set for Busy Tomorrow in Three Diamonds
Lively games expected tomorrow as Factory league schedules three diamond matchups. Remington Arms and Remington Yost play at Yost Field, Bullard and Burne against Bassick at No. 5 diamond Gea the park, Electric Cable and Holmes Edwards at Newfield Park. All games begin at 1 oclock. A Minister of Commerce is to be established by Great Britain.
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