Brooklyn Holds First With Win Over Phillies
Dell stars on mound with sharp control as Robins beat the Phillies in a first of a series. He limits the champion to three hits while Bancroft and Myers make sharp plays to save the game and Dell’s performance. McQuillan columns a fair outing for Philadelphia.
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Bidets
Dell
Wheezer
Phillies
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Sherebins
Gnee
Stock
Davy Bancroft Miyers
Bancroft
Myers
George McQuillan
McQuillan
Mathewson's First Giants Start Besieged by Braves
In New York at the Polo Grounds on May 5, Christy Mathewson made his first mound appearance for the Giants this season and was hammered by the Boston Braves. The game went 10 innings, Braves winning 7 to 6 after a late Giants rally tied it in the ninth. Notable hits included Maranville, Kenelly, and a Lefty Tyler homer for Boston. Merkle’s clutch homer kept New York hopeful.
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Christy Mathewson
Giants
Moudsman
Polo Grounds
Boston Braves
Percy Haughton
Matty
New Yorks
Fred Merkle
McGraw Clan
Maranville
Johnny
Little John
Abck
Stallings
Tyler
Tom Hughes
Hughes
Walsh Pitches Great Ball But Locals Can't Hit
Marty Walsh pitched well for Bridgeport, but Lawrence won 2 to 1 on a wild pitch in the ninth. Pearson stymied local hitters after Byrne’s single and Moshier’s triple produced the lone run. Tony Pastori fared at shortstop with no errors and consistent contact.
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Newfield Park
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Lawrence
Marty Walsh
Lawrence Crew
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Byrne
Moshier
Tony Pastori
Red Stewart
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Pastorius
Es Verte Walsh
Crook
Edwards
Gaudette
Warner
Doherty
Luyster
Jake Warner
Ostergren
Itcher
Layster
Bridgeport Adds Burke and Cobard to Infield
Bridgeport manager Ball signs infielder Burke from Wilkes-Barre of the New York State League and Cobard from Mobile of the Southern League to bolster the infield. Burke batted .252 in 116 games with a .912 fielding mark last season. Cobard hit .264 with a .943 fielding average. Managers debate readiness as other club moves and local hitters struggle.
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Wilkes-Barre
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Mobile
Factory and Industrial Leagues Open This Week in City
Tomorrow both the Factory and Industrial baseball leagues begin their seasons with 8 oclock starts in the Factory league games at Yostfield Seaside park No 5 diamond and No 6 diamond featuring Remington Arms Burns Bassick and Holmes Edwards. The Industrial league opens at Seaside park and Crane Field with Singer champions facing Remington Arms and U M C versus Lake Torpedo Boat. seven teams total with a delayed Locomobile Chain Co game.
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Yostfield
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Remington Arms
Holmes & Edwards
Ambrose Howell
Chris Hurley
Crane Field
Singer
Lew Silva
U. M. C. Aggregation
Tom McCann
William Redgate
Locomobile and Chain Co
Crane Co. No. 2
Ey Hubbell
Eia
Leagu
Francis P. Dunigan
Dunigan
Ires
Res da
Locomobile
Howard Stone
Mike Healy
Arms Co
Chain Co
Pete Collyung
Billy Ann
P. EH. Mack
Arms Nine
Athletic Park
Boston Avenue
The
Industrial League
Patrick Noonan
Warner Co
William Andres
Singers
Frederick J. Whetstine
Acme Shear Co
James J. Fitzsimmons
Crane 1 Co
Ritter Sent to Rochester Club by Giants Boss
New York May 5 The Giants shipped pitcher Bill Ritter to the Rochester Internationals from their reserve list while retaining an option to recall him if he proves class. Ritter joined the Giants in 1913 from Wilmington and spent time with Toronto and Scranton before returning to New York.
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Giants
Bill Ritter
Rochester Internationals
Ritter
Wilmington
McGraw
Toronto
Scranton
Polo Grounds
Brookfeds
Ward
Marquard
Brookseds
Robert Ward
Georgetown Beaten by Dartmouth in 11 Inning Tilt
Dartmouth defeats Georgetown 3 to 2 after 11 innings in Hanover New Hampshire. Paine shines with 18 putouts and Williams drives the run that seals the victory. Cu sack also stands out for Georgetown in a game marked by errors and tense late drama.
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Georgetown
Dartmouth
Washington
Green
Williams
Paine
Cusack
Boer Rodel Knocked Out by Bill Brennan in Brooklyn Bout
New York May 5 The referee stopped the match between Boer Rodel and Bill Brennan at the Clermont A C Brooklyn after the third round. Rodel was floored in the first round and knocked down twice more in the third, the bout ending as he lay prostrate and the count began.
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New York
Boer Rodel
Bill Brennan
Clermont A. c
Brooklyn
Rodel
Ain't It The Truth?: A Light Bout with Small Losses
A humorous column notes everyday misfortunes such as weather chat before a dental visit and a missing overcoat, but the real sting comes when cigarettes vanish, prompting a surprised reaction.
Watch The Farmer To See Number of Runs
The Farmer will publish each night the runs hits and errors of teams in the various leagues. These heures will be compared with the figures of the New York Press recognized as official by those who are keeping track of the results.
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