Americans Top Eastern in Four Straight Wins
The Americans defeated Pittsfield Hillies 4 to 3 to extend their perfect run to four straight wins. Manager and players featured aggressive offense, with Honorable mentions to Pitcher Herring on the sweep and Devine with a key double. Errors were few and Bridgeport's defense struggled as the visitors built momentum early and held on late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortune
Bill Lai
Devine
Grimes
Gene
Brackett
Sfield
Bridgeport
McHale
Lai
Baker
Mitterling
Braun
Baker Devine
Fara
Still 100 Per Cent Infield Run Leads To Mixed Baseball Notes
Providence faced Hartford as Worcester defeated New Haven 8 to 1. O'Hara managed the Hillyes from the bench, with several substitutions including Day and Movers. Brady protested a decision leading to an ejection, while Mortality and Shermin produced key plays as Worcester built a strong early lead.
Leading Batters In American and National Leagues Reported
Ross Young heads the American League with a .424 average after thirteen runs and twenty-eight hits including two homers and seven two-baggers. Cravath tops the National League at .643 in nine games, while Young of New York is at .476 with eight runs and twenty-nine hits, five doubles and four steals. Other leaders include Ty Cobb in Detroit at .343 over sixteen games, Kenethy of Brooklyn on sacrifice hits with six, and Herndon of Atlanta leads the Southern Association with .457 in fifteen-plus games. Springfield defeats Waterbury as errors and rough play mark the Eastern league game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joe Jackson
White Sox
Jackson
Smith
Cleveland
Witt
Philadelphia
Gedgen
St. Louis
Ty Cobb
Detroit
Cravath
Young
Kenetchy
Brooklyn
Boston
Olson
Williams
Louisville
Barber
Chicago
Kildart
American Association
Hendryx
Huhn
Milwaukee
Davis
Lelivelt
Minneapolis
Herndon
Atlanta, Meads
Southern Association
Beters
Birmingham
Duncan
Kauffman
Nashville
Perry Pitches in Hard Luck Again
Chicago defeated Philadelphia 1 to 0 as White Sox hitters backed Perry with three hits in the first inning. In Detroit, Washington edged past Detroit 2 to 0 amid mid May action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Yankees
White Sox
Chicago
Philadelphia
Red Sox win third straight as Cubs face late rally
In St Louis on May 18 the Red Sox defeated the Browns 4 to 3 after fighting back from a 3 2 deficit in the ninth. Pitcher Kuba allowed only three hits and Seps played solid defense as Boston pressed for wins. Meanwhile the Boys Club challenge echoes West End’s 7 game streak, inviting city teams for the 14 19 year old title with contact through Pastor or K Walker at 1555 State Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browns
Red Sox
S. ST. Louis
St Louis
Boston
RED
West. End
K. Walker
Hopper
Barry
Strands
Gainer
Mefnnis
Schang
C Vitt
A A Scott
Gt Mays
Scor
ST. Loues
Austin
Gedeon
Tobin Ha
I Sisler
Jacobson
Sloan
Garber
Billings
Demmitt
Mayet
Weilman
Smith
Leifield
Mays
Lei Field
Benton Blanks Reds Giants In Seventh Straight Clash
Dodgers beat Cubs 4 3 as Young breaks slump with first hit in 23 at bats while Benton blanks Reds in a tight game. Giants and Dodgers renew rivalry in another near miss for the Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Blanks
Giants
Young
Chase
Dodgers
Cubs
Baseball scores and results from the Eastern and National Leagues
Yesterday's results show Bridgeport 6 Pittsfield 3 Providence 4 Hartford 2 Worcester 1 New Haven 1 Springfield 6 Waterbury 3. Today matches include Springfield at New Haven Worcester at Bridgeport Hartford at Providence Pittsfield at Waterbury. In the National League New York 5 Cincinnati 0 Brooklyn 4 Chicago 3. Today Pittsburgh at Boston Cincinnati at New York Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia. In the American League St Louis 4 Boston 3 Washington 3 Detroit 2 Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0 Cleveland 4 New York 3 Boston at St Louis Washington 3 Detroit 2 Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cleveland. Dodgers 4 Cubs 3. Brooklyn NY May 18 Brooklyn beat Chicago in a ninth inning rally today 4 to 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
New Haven
William Tyler
Bridgeport
Pittsfield
Providence
Hartford
New Eaven
Springfield
Waterbury
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Boston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Cleveland
Dodgers
Cubs
N. Y
Brooklin
Griffith
Pick
Myers
Konetchy
Flack
Hollacher
Giants
Reds
Wen
Chase
Mane
Neale
Groh
Roush
Kopf
Daubert
Cueto
Bardiden
Sallee
Ruether
Salee
Young
Doyle
Kauff
Zimmerman
Fletcher
McCarty
Benton
Burns
Rath
Pases
Bails
Sos. P.C
Lone Stars Defeat Windsors at Seaside Park in 15 0 Victory
The Lone Stars overwhelmed the Windsors 15 to 0 at Seaside Park on May 18. Pitcher Marinko allowed four hits and struck out 18, fanning the entire first eight Windsors. The Stars exploded for eight runs in the fifth inning, then prepare to face Stratford Arrows next at No. 5 diamond, 3:30 p.m., before Decoration Day trip to Saugatuck to meet the Saugatuck A. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsors
Seaside Park
Marinko
Stratford
Saugatuck
A. C
Pitching Duel Decides Narrow Baseball Tilt
In a low scoring game Hendrix falls to Pfeffer’s Methle squad 3 to 4. Pfeffer earns the win with four strikeouts while Hendrix suffers the loss. Alexander fans four as Hendrix records three, with 112 innings pitched in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Hendrix
Pref
Fer
k.Efits
Pfeffer
Methle
Strick
Caps Bass and the Bugs Baer Roars in Busy Sporting Pile
A chaotic column blends sports and politics with comic asides and roars. Caps Bass riffs on baseball as a trade, Uncle Sam plans an Rhine home, and Reds race in Ohio style. The Rosebuds crush Company K, 15 to 4, as Bob Farrel steps in for a fair pitching stint. Next, Rosebuds meet the Athletics at Wheeler's lot to open the City Baseball League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosebuis Overwhium CO
Seaside Park
Rosebuds
Cunningham
Bob Farrel
Rosebuels Ant
Athletics
Ak’ Wheeler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsfield “Hillies
Herring
Chart
Ring
Jack O'Hara
Hillies
Brady
Day
Andre
Brown
Shermi
Moriarity
Rf McHale
McConry
Schilling
Mihn
Mooers
Cirago
Martin
Bracket
H Grimes
Rf Mitterling
Skiff
Ciago
Dewine
Lal
Baer
Aes Devine
Li Flaherty
Omack
Sherman
Bates
Donahua
Brasel
Gearin
Carr
Goodrich
Giedson
Ross Young
Real
Tackson
Toledo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Kansas
City
St. Paul
Minneapolis L
Stringer
Ennett
Wasble
Raymond
Leia
Lew Springfield
McLeNan
Kahn
Hinchman
McCarthy
Schreiber
Flynn
Hanley
Leary
Murphy
G McLellan
I Kahn
Hargrave
Simmons
Faulkner
Hart
Bentley
Holly
Porter
McLellan
Johnson
McLean
Frithy
McElly Struek
Hirst
Miller
Werre
Waters
Killingham
Tyler
Redman A
Bennett
Nutter
Torphy
Davidson
Leld
Dee
Cester
Benci Att
bin L
Tin
Innnings
Bannett
Splhingrfield
Poub E
Ed Cicoite
Wamby
Indians
Senators
Tigers
Detrotyt
Washington Today
Ghurrity
Leibold
Weaver
Collins
Felseh
Gandil
Risberg
Schalk
Cicotte
Ore
Shannon
Roth
Walker
Kopp
T Dugan
Thomas
Perkins
Kinney
Aia
Halls
Gerry
Ohio
Waenbsganss
Ib Poe
Wiel
Peckinpdough
Pipp
I Pratt
Lewis
Bodie
D ‘Ruel
Io Eridge
P ‘Russell
P Lamar
Mogridge
Graney
Chapman
Wood
Gardner
Johnston
O'Neill
Midge
Peckinpaugh
Tome
Ran
Wambsgan
Speaker
Russell
Coveleakle
Peekinpaugh
Coveleskie
Ington
Manosky
Toaster
Kinert
Gharrity
Stranks
Leonard
Agnew
Bush
Cobb
Saison
Flagstead
Jones
Alnsmith
Ehmke
Menosky
Wingstead
Crob
Shanks
Magee
Rf Wheat
Konetehy
Malone
Krueger
Sam
Mann
Wheat
Hol+ locher
Mage
WDC
Brighton
Wellington
WM. Demuth & CO
Boston Garter
Rembrandt
HALL
Harewell & CO
Meakers
Caps
Jess
Connin Mack
Uncle Sam
The
Rhine
Kaiser
Ftrom
Coxwuaith
Noah
Ritchie
Willie
Sap
Dempsey
Kellys
Connecticut
Kelly-Springfield
Kelly-Springfield Tire CO
Coliewe Street
Fairfield Avenue
High Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!