Cleveland to bid for Johnson amid sale rumors
Cleveland officials indicated willingness to pay a fair price for Washington pitcher Welter Johnson, while Washington manager Clark Griffith denied any negotiations. Cleveland fans recalled the Tris Speaker deal as they weighed Johnson's potential arrival and the impact on salaries and market value.
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Dunn
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Indians
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Walter Johnson
Remington Arms Defeats Redwood Boys in 11 Innings
Gene Gaffney led Remington Arms with a .500 average and strong fielding as they edged the Redwood Boys in an 11 inning marathon at Hanover. Errors plagued both sides but a Redwood collapse in the eleventh doomed the home club before about 300 fans.
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Arms Company of Bridge
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West‘fort
Eliott
Ant Gillooley
Tans
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Remington Arms
Walnut Walnuts Win At Seymour In Riverside Tilt
The Walnuts traveled to Seymour on Sunday and beat Riverside A C 3 to 1. Ferry pitched well for Walnut with Jagun struggling for Riverside. The crowdaz appeared enthusiastic as Walnut supporters packed the stands. Time of game 2 34 5. Seorer Hennessy noted. Jewelry valued at 1 000 000 was shown at Buffalo event of the New York State Retail Association.
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Riverside A.C
Walnuts
Ferry
Jagun
Riversides
New York State Retail Association
Buffalo
Ball Leads Bridgeport in Offensive Numbers in Sunday's Game
Manager Neal Ball directs Bridgeport's offense showcasing a nine stolen bases, five triples and two doubles plus three sacrifice hits. Al Odell and Bo Thompson add doubles while Gaudette, Moshier, Ball and others post multiple two base hits and sacrifices are tallied by several players.
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Ball
al Odell
Bo Thompson
Moshier
Gaudette
Bridgeport Gaels Tie Mitchell in Elm City Opener
The Bridgeport Gaelic Athletic Association opened its season in New Haven with a 3 to 3 draw against the Mitchell Gaelic Association of New Haven. Bridgeport plans a Decoration Day trip to Springfield, Massachusetts with 17 players and about 200 supporters to face the local team.
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Mitchell Gaelic Athletic Association
Devine
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Bridgeport
Springfield
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New York
Brothers in Baseball Stirred by Rivalry
The tale recalls Jess and George Stovall in the American league era when George, a Cleveland player, hit a bases loaded single off his Detroit brother Jess who was pitching. The moment inspired Jess to fade to the minors while George lasted ten seasons in the majors.
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Harry Covaleskie
Jess
George Stovall
Detroit
George
Cleveland
Brother George
Busher
East End Carnival Promises Novel Thrills At Newfield Park
The Twelfth District club carnival opens next Monday at Newfield park with The Whip ride combining thrill attractions from Coney Island. Aquatic feats by Bill Kline, Miss Ray Godfrey, and Benjamin H Schlomberg start daily shows including high pole dives and lifesaving stunts, as the event runs for one week.
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Twelfth District Club
Dorman & Krause
Coney Island
Bill Kline
Ray Godfrey
Benjamin H. Schlomberg
Godfrey
Schlomberg
Newfield Park
Ozanam Club Defeats Devon in Rivercliff Park Game
At Rivercliff park in Devon the Ozanam club defeated the Devon baseball team by 8 runs before about 400 fans. Colins and Kieley powered the Ozanams while the St James party favored red. The manager of the Ozanam club is not named in the report. Richard Bowden beat Louis Patern0 in a pool match 100 to 88 at the Ozanam club with 250 onlookers. Next Monday evening the second block will be played.
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Ozanam Club
Devon Baseball Club
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St. James
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Louis Paterno
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Benny Kauff
St.Louis
New York
Benny
Larry Williams
Stratford
Tommy Nelson
Port Chester
Nelson
Charley Shands
Williams
Larry
Louis Bagash
Kid Ross
Terry Lee
al Burdick
Former captain Glick hired to coach Mercersburg
Princeton star Frank Glick, captain of the Tiger eleven last fall, is hired to coach Mercersburg Academy football this fall under a one year contract. The academy aims to start practice September 12 with Speedy Rush Captain Hogg and Trainer Fitzpatrick addressing candidates.
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Mercersburg Academy
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Hogg
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Browns Top Yankees 9 to 5 at Polo Grounds
In New York on May 23 the Federalized St. Louis Browns defeated the Yankees 9 to 5 at the Polo Grounds. Armando Marsans starred with three hits and a home run, Eddie Plank pitched eight strong innings, and George Sisler impressed as a rising star at first base. Ray Keating started for New York and was roughed up early as errors aided the Browns. Cliff Markle closed with rough ninth inning work.
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Fielder Jones
Yankees
Polo Grounds
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Eddie Plank
Yanks
Plank
Ray Keating
Browns
Keating
Ray Fisher
Cliff Markle
Armando Marsans
Fisher
Pipp
George Sisler
Sisler
Yale Hopes for Second in Intercollegiates
New Haven May 23 Yale looks to place second in the intercollegiates despite doubts from campus followers. Yale has defeated Princeton and Harvard by wide margins while Cornell is favored to beat them. Key events include Overton in the mile, Wesley Oler in the high jump, and Braden in the shot put with anticipated strong marks from Oler and the broad jump duo of Oler and Hampton.
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Princeton
Harvard
Cornell
Ithacans
Jimmy Overton
Wesley Oler
Re Braden
Washington and Jefferson
Crimson
Tigers
Oler
Hampton
Neal Ball Named For Triple Play Feat In Bridgeport
Bridport manager Neal Ball earns a name for a lone unassisted triple play with early notes from Lynn Telegram. Born Grand Haven Mich Sep 11 1883 he is 5 11 170 lbs right handed and has a varied pro career from Toledo to Bridgeport. He currently plays second base for Bridgeport with a year 1 4 batting record and has resided in Bridgeport’s East End for five years.
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Paul Hines
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Red Sox
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Richmond
East End
Hartford High Severes Ties With Bridgeport Boys
Hartford High School has cut athletic relations with Bridgeport High after last Saturday’s Sea Side Park game dispute. The Hartford Courant reported alleged mistreatment of Hartford players, umpire disputes, and calls for sportsmanship. Hartford officials cite prior incidents and plan to finish the game would have shown better conduct.
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Black Rock A C Boxing Show Postponed To Friday
The Black Rock A C boxing card at the Casino shifts from Thursday to Friday night with tickets valid. Headline bout is a 15 round match Young McAuliffe versus Red Cap Wilson attracting strong attention. Local bouts and a four man color bout are listed with Terry Lee refereeing. Edison plant workers receive a 60 cent daily raise.
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Young McAuliffe
Red Cap Wilson
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New York State
Harry Condon
Acorn A. C
McAuliffe
Levinsky
Al Ross and Al McCoy Fight To a Draw in New Haven
New Haven May 23 Al Ross and Al McCoy battled twenty rounds at the Arena with a drawn result. Ross led early with cleaner blows and body work while McCoy rallied late, trading clinches and slugging in spots. An accidental low blow forced McCoy to retire briefly, but he recovered and dominated late in the eighteenth and nineteenth rounds.
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Baseball Results and Postponements Across Cities
In Minneapolis Milwaukee and St Paul venues results list Shackleford Paeth Mayer Williams Harper Owens Tyree players. Toledo Indianapolis game postponed due to wet ground. Columbus Louisville game postponed by rain. Kansas City at St Paul postponed on wet grounds.
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Milwaukee
Southern Association Yesterday's Results
All games postponed on account of rain.
Eastern League Scores and Upcoming Games
Worcester, Lynn, Lawrence, New Haven, Bridgeport, and Portland labeled as hosts or visitors. Batteries listed for Worcester, Lynn, Lawrence, New Haven with players named. Tonight schedule includes New London at Bridgeport, Springfield at Worcester, Lynn at Lowell, Portland at Lawrence, New Haven at Hartford.
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Baseball matchups listed for American League games
In this schedule slice, St. Louis plays New York, Detroit meets Boston, Chicago faces Washington, and Cleveland competes with Philadelphia, outlining four league matchups. The note presents a compact view of upcoming AL intercity contests.
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Chicago
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Philadelphiaorree
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National League Matchups and Memorial Flowers Obituary
New York visits Cincinnati while Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh and Boston goes to St Louis and Philadelphia meets Chicago. Flowers for memorial arrangements are sent for Dr John Beck and Sor indicating tribute events.
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