Giants and Pirates Clash in 1887 First NL Meet in New York
The 1887 first championship game between New York and Pittsburgh at the Polo Grounds drew 3,500 fans as Giants ace William George faced Jim McCormick. New York won 10 9 amid wild pitching and fielding miscues, with O Rourke at third for Pittsburgh and George Gore and Ward among NY players.
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American Association
Alleghenies
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Polo Grounds
110Th Street
William George
Chicago
George
Rube” Marquard
Jim McCormick
Larry Corcoran
Fred Goldsmith
Paterson
N. J
McCann Promises Major Shake Up for Bridgeport Team
Manager McCann declared a strong lineup change is coming as Bridgeport aims to avoid last place. He criticized yesterday's display, vowed to keep Bailey after a New York Americans telegram, and signaled moves to improve comfort and attendance at Steelpechase Island.
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Bridgeport
McCann
Farrell
New York Americans
Bailey
Cleveland
St. Louis
Yankees
National League Yesterday's Scores Report
In yesterday's National League action Brooklyn defeated Pittsburgh 2 to 1 and St Louis beat Cincinnati 3 to 1. Chicago routed Philadelphia 11 to 2 while Boston edged Cincinnati 1 to 1.
Today’s Games Featured in MLB Lineup
Schedule lists Pittsburg at New York Cincinnati at Brooklyn St. Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Then scores show New York 3 St. Louis 1 Detroit 9 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 12 Boston 8 Cleveland 9 Washington 6 Also matchups New York at St. Louis Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Detroit Washington at Cleveland entered as today’s games results.
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First international amateur boxing contest to open at Madison Square Garden
May 19 reports announce the first international amateur boxing event in the United States at Madison Square Garden with bouts of three rounds two of three minutes and a final four minutes judged by two referees. Classes range from 105 to heavyweight with entrants from America Canada and England. Separately Morris Harris and Farmer Jim Smith set to box for 10 rounds at the National Sporting Club. Tommy Langdon loses to Tommy Maloney after a late dip in dominance. Also noted are filings for Oyster Company of Bridgeport with 20 000 capital by Edith Johnson Arthur M Marsh and Sanford Stoddard.
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Madison Square Garden
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Canada
England
Morris Harris
Philadelphia
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National Sporting Club
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Edith Johnson
Arthur M. Marsh
Sanford Stoddard
Senators keep mechanics off to slow start in mass voyage
Chief Snyder boasts pool winnings at the Atlantic hotel. Holyoke and Hartford squads clash as trade and roster moves unfold. Washington and Boston fans demand more offense while local stars like Soffel Hart and Ladd spark mixed results in a long, bustling baseball recap.
Senators overpower McCann's men 8 to 2 in Hartford
About 1,000 fans watched the Hartford Senators beat McCann's squad 8 to 2 as Red Waller yielded 12 hits including a triple and a two base hit. Lefty Leverenz started wild but settled in, while Benny Kauff plated a timely single for Bridgeport.
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Soffel
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Litsch
Nallin
Local Youth Baseball Teams Seek Sunday Games Across City
The Farmer reports multiple clubs seeking matchups for Sunday. Edgewood Stars and others may be hosted by Glenwood Juniors. Torrington trip features Black Rocks against town team. Cee Brass replaced by Torringtons. Other clubs, including East Ends and Acmes, search for opponents for Memorial Day weekend and Sunday afternoons at various venues.
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Mill Hills
Keystone
Washington Parks
Glenwood
Bill Taylor
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Torrington
Cee Brass
Torringtons
the Rocks
Edgewoods Play in Westport This Sunday
Edgewood baseball team will play in Westport on Sunday with all members reporting at State street extension at 1 oclock. Players listed include Black Ed Casey Clark Smith Rist Jack Casey Burke Kuhl Lynch Hotchkiss and Sherwood.
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State Street Extension
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Rist
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Kuhl
Lynch
Hotchkiss
Sherwood
South End Baseball Club to Host Clover Club Dance
This evening at the Warner Institute the Clover Club team of the South End will hold a dance expected to draw many city teams. Speidel's orchestra provides the music. Girl Wanted Read the Farmer Want Ads.
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Dartmouth Favored in Intercollegiate Meet
Springfield Mass May 19 Dartmouth is a pronounced favorite as trials begin at Pratt Field for the 25th annual New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association games. Preliminary elimination events start at 2 30 p m with finals the next day. teams represented include Williams Brown Bowdoin Bates Colby Maine Vermont Wesleyan Trinity MIT Holy Cross and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
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Bowdoin
Lawrence McFarland
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Brown
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Colby
University of Maine
University of Vermont
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Trinity
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Holy Cross
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Superstitious Nimble Contract Talks With Bender
Connie Mack and Cornelius McGillicuddy hash out a contract for 1908 with Bender, balancing superstition and pragmatism. The Indian signs for a blank, same salary as 1908, after a standout 1909 season that earned a large bonus and a World Series win. Bender also received 14,008 in salary and gate receipts. Havana bits appear as a nugget reference.
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Connie Mack Kept Bender Ready For Championship Form
The article recounts Connie Mack’s method to motivate and retain the pitcher Bender, an Indian star who helped the Athletics win the pennant. In 1909 a low salary contract was offered to satisfy league rules, while Bender had contemplated quitting baseball.
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Cornelius McGillicuddy
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Athletics
Unclear High School Scores From New Britain and Hartford Area
Yesterday's results show New Britain 67 over New Britain 4 at New Britain New Haven. Other matchups include Holyoke 6 over at chroke line tence 8 and Northampton 3 over Waterbury 2 at Northampton Waterbury.
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