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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1914

Page

8

Colts Triumph 6 to 1 Over Frostburg In Season Opener

The Colts defeated Frostburg 6 to 1 in the opening game as Cumberland teams showed strong hitting and fielding. Johnny Stafford held the champs to four hits in six innings, with Mark Wood and Hughie on the mound later. Stafford also stars at first base and works at the Academy Cigar Store when not playing. A Cumberland league opener next Saturday includes a parade and public celebration at the ball park.

Fro@thurr Colts Johnny Stafford Shaffer Johnny Champs Markwood Hughie Frostburgers Academy Little Frederick Centre Streets Cumberland Bail Park Boston Perdue Brooklyn Boston Nationals Cocreham Atchison

Thieves loot Lonaconing Athletic Club in dawn heist

In Lonaconing Maryland on April 23 thieves raided the Firemen's Armory by morning, cleaning out dumbbells Indian clubs and many exercisers from the Lonaconing Athletic Club. A committee was formed to inventory and store remaining equipment as authorities note juvenile offenders and low arrests amid ongoing raids on nearby storage rooms.

Lonaconing Lonaconing Athletic Club Hodgson Digsbands Alet Sturner Joseph “Morgan Jack Stewart Enate SS Pew Maryland Hotel

Frederick Baseball Club Names Officers

Frederick Maryland April 25 At the largest attended rally in city history Frederick's baseball team elected permanent officers The lineup includes President J Princeton Buckey Vice President Martin E Kefauver Vice President Colonel E Austin Baughman Secretary E Austin James Treasurer Frank K Schmidt Directors James Harry Grove Martin Kefauver E Austin Baughman Guy K Motter J Windsor Williams Kemptown Dr James A Long Dr Ira J McCurdy Dr J O Hendrix D Princeton Buckey P M Hiteshew

Frederick J. Princeton Buckey Martin E. Kefau E. Austin Baughman E. Austin James Frank K. Schmidt James Harry Grove Martin FE. Kefauver Guy K. Motter J. Windsor

Notable Names Listed in Public Notice

Oliver Wren, I. W. Albaugh, KR. Ww. Stake, PD. Guy Thomas, Frank A. Schmidt and Thomas b. Hayward appear in a local public document or notice as named individuals referenced within the readable portion of the source.

Oliver Wren I. W. Albaugh KR. Ww Stake Guy Thomas Frank A. Schmidt Thomas B. Hayward

Collins Keeps Spheres Flying as Athletes Shine

Baseball notes praise Collins for speed defense and power with three hits aiding Connie Mack’s Athletics early in 1914. Reports from Columbia detail Democratic meetings in readiness for the State Convention in May and political chatter around Blease and Senator Smith. An ad invites a Liberty Theatre event on Sunday at 3 p.m.

Columbia S. C Dee Oread Blease United States Senate Be, D. Smith

Big sports week as Penn meet and Resolute launch draw crowds

New York reports a busy April 25 with University of Pennsylvania meet and Resolute launch drawing sports writers away. Managers like Connie Mack and Hughey Jennings draft lineups and seek unsigned stars amid looming Federal League disputes. Yale Arena hockey successes draw thousands with record crowds for Elis versus Princeton, Harvard, Dartmouth.

New York University of Pennsylvania Connie Mack Athletics Philadelphia Hughey Jennings Hughey Walter Pipp Princeton Harvard Dartmouth Elis Tigers Yale

Pirates halt seven game win streak at Forbes Field

Polly Perritt shut down the Pirates as St Louis topped Pittsburgh 6 to 1 at Forbes Field. Harmon Kandlehner and Conzelman were ineffective against the Cardinal ace while about 5,000 fans watched a cool Thursday crowd.

Pirates Pittsburg Polly Perritt Forbes Field Harmon Kandlehner Conzelman Cardinal Hillman Schenley Park

Rebels and Tipsies Rally in Exposition Park Clash

In Pittsburg at Exposition Park, the Rebels and Tipsies opened with a 2 0 Brookfed win as salutes marked the scene. The Gesslerites exploded with base hits in a late session to win 10 2, dominating the Northside lot for a strong finish. Baltimore defeated Buffalo 10 4 as Doolan starred with seven assists, four hits and two steals.

Pittsburg Exposition Park Brookfeds Gesslerites Brooklyn Baltimore Buffalo Doolan

National League Scores Snapshot

Yesterday's results show Pittsboro, St. Louis, Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, Brooklyn and Boston with multiple games. Notable lineups include strong pitching performances and close finishes across several matchups. The standings reflect ongoing pennant race dynamics.

Baseball Schedule Sketch From Early League Play

A fragmented list shows 25 games with matchups including St. Louis at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at New York among others. Mentions American League teams Philadelphia New York Boston Washington St. Louis Detroit Cleveland Chicago and Brooklyn in scattered notes.

Philadelphia New York Boston Washington St. Louis Detroit Chicago Cleveland

Lonaconing Tigers Seek Games Across County

Lonaconing Tigers manager Alex Bradley publishes a call for games with any county or nearby teams. After two prior matches they list lineup with pitchers Parker Wilkenson and Frank Nichols and players Fisher, Bradley, Foote, Foote, and McKennon.

Cumberland Press Lonacening Tigers Cumberland and Georges Creek Lonaconing Bea Frostburg Lonaconing Tigers John Fisher Alex Bradley James Foote Parker Wilkenson Frank Nichols John Duckworth Edward Eilbeck Martin Flynn William Donald Gibson Foote Roy Beaman John Foote Thomas McKennon Mid

Federal League Standings and Schedule Snapshots

The record shows Brooklyn 2 losses to Pittsburg 10 and Baltimore 10, Buffalo and others with incomplete results. Standings list Won Lost with entries for St. Louis Baltimore Chicago Brooklyn Kansas City and Buffalo, plus scheduled matchups: Brooklyn at Pittsburg Kansas City at Chicago St. Louis at Indianapolis Buffalo at Baltimore.

Brooklyn Pittsburg Baltimore Buffalo Pitteburo Kansas City Chicago St. Louis Indianapolis

New York Day by Day News and City Plans

Charles Henry Adams reports on Mayor Mitchell security concerns after an attack, NYU now offering soil and cooking courses, Feminist Alliance promoting a women's apartment project, New York’s peace centennial events, aviation funding efforts by wealthy citizens, and state laws targeting cocaine and drug distribution.

Bryan New York University Henry Griscom Parson New York Feminist Alliance

Miss Margeret Sheetz Dies in Keyser at 72

Keyser West Virginia Miss Margeret Sheetz aged about 72 died yesterday afternoon from diabetes. She was a Presbyterian Church member and longtime president of the Mite Society. She taught in the public school infant room for years shaping the education of generations. She leaves four sisters and other relatives.

Margeret Sheetz Miss Sheetz Presbyterian Church Mite Society Sue Sheetz Geo. H. Johnson Miller McCarty Romney

South Cumberland Cubs Challenge for Junior City Championship

The South Cumberland Cubs invite Cumberland teams aged 17 to 19 to a game or series to decide the junior city championship. They won their only game this season 11 to 1 against the Maryland Avenue Sluggers. Communications to Captain Jacob Butts at 211 Third Street or Manager Christie Rowan at Third and Thomas Streets.

TheSouth Cumberland Cubs Cumberland Cubs Maryland Avenue Sluggers Jacob Butts Third Street Christie Rowan

Baker Keeps Hitting as Season Progresses

Home Run Baker maintains form with three hits against the New York Yankees, boosting his batting average. Despite rumors of decline, Baker shows his enduring power at the plate and appears set to uphold his strong hitting record.

Ohio New York Daly Baker Wyckoff Keating Bressler Warhop New York Yankees

Shriner Temple Dedication in St Louis April 25

Shriners from across the country attend the dedication of a new $250000 temple in St Louis. The Moolah Temple, founded by twelve men in 1886, will be housed there. Dr. Cook, once VP of the worlds Christian Endeavor Union, will lecture Sunday at 3 PM at the Liberty Theatre. admission free with no collection.

St. Louis Shriners St.Louis Moolah

Simpson named degree master at Chosen Friends Lodge

At the Odd Fellows hall last night Harry B Simpson was elected degree master to finish the term of Past Noble Grand Howard Slemmer who resigned. Chosen Friends Lodge and Chapel Hill Lodge will attend services at Centre Street Methodist Church tomorrow morning led by Rev Joseph Dawson. The first Wednesday night social meeting is set for April 29 with W A Neff as social committee chairman.

Chosen Friends Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Harry B Simpson Howard Slemmer Chapel Hill Lodge Centre Street Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Dawson W. A. Neff Cairman

Votes for Women Week Set for April Nationwide

A week long push for woman suffrage launches tomorrow across the country. Suffrage leaders organize efforts to secure an amendment to the constitution as part of the campaign.

Wahington

The Washington Lunch Room to Page Sunday Turkey Dinner

The Washington Lunch Room announces a Sunday turkey dinner to be served to guests. Proceeds support local community programs and the event will feature a full menu and desserts. Reservations are encouraged.

Ter Washington

Real Estate Transfers in Cumberland and Allegany County

Real estate transfers filed including Frank Bealkey and others to Bernard Bealkey on Mapleside near Cumberland for $10. United States Trust Company and F Mertens Sons to Daniel P F Jackson for a parcel in Green Ridge Valley Allegany County for $10. Abraham P Gross Joseph Lindauer and Henrietta Tanzer executors to Bernard Budkey on Maryland Avenue Cumberland for $10. Mary M Stalling widow to James L Poling on Narrows Addition Cumberland for $10. William Wilkenson to Robert Plasket a parcel in Pekin Allegany County for $90.

United States Trust Company F. Mertens’ Sons Daniel PF. Jackson Green Ridge Valley Allegany County Abraham P. Gross Joseph Lindauer Henrietta Tanzer Bernard B. Budkey Maryland Avenue Cumberland Mary M. Stalling James L. Poling Narrows William Wilkenson Robert Plasket Pekin

Veteran infielder Bobby Byrne in Phillies lineup

The veteran infielder holds down second base for the Philadelphia National League club, a role once held by Otto Knabe. Byrne has spent his big league career with St. Louis Pittsburgh and Philadelphia and has starred with all three outfits.

Iniiclaer Otto Knabe Philadphia Duri Byrne St. Louis Pittsburg Philadelphia

Dr B Farley Cook to Speak at Liberty Theatre Sunday

Dr B Farley Cook former vice president of the World Christian Endeavor Union will speak at the Liberty Theatre Sunday at 3 p m The advertisement urges attendance and notes the event as a featured talk in a local notice.

B. Farley Cook World's Christian Endeavor Union Liberty Theatre Ap24

Dr F Farley Cook to Speak in Cumberland on What is a Christian

Dr. F Farley Cook, former vice president of the World’s Christian Endeavor Union, will lecture tomorrow at Liberty Theatre Cumberland at three o’clock on What is a Christian. The talk is under the auspices of the I B S A and free to the public.

F. Farley Cook World’s Christian Endeavor Union Cumberland Liberty Theatre Cook

Bibliicist Farley Cook to lecture Sunday at Liberty Theatre

Detroit bibliocist Farley Cook, renowned organizer, will lecture at the Liberty Theatre Sunday at 3 p.m. Admission is free and no collection will be taken.

Farley Cook Detroit Liberty Theatre

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Dick West Stafford Sunny Goetz Huw Lippold Jim Jenkins Ver Collins Ile Marty Chumbob Frang Chance International League Clubess Federal League Rochester Charlie McDonald Joy A. Rainey The New Yacht Club Cassandra Payne Whitney Captiva Florida Mr. Rainey William Earle Dodge Gilmore New Haven Ace Phillies Batting Sands Fromme Marquard Wiltse Marshall Ames Marsan Johnson Archer Cheney Leach Red Sox Engel Lewis Browns Shotton Jimmy Austin St. Louis Town Pittsboro Cincinnati Sweer Eewnee Saeeover Ae Philadephia Pet CONEY Bt. Louis Ceeseed aTi Charles Henry Adams Mitchell Big Bill Edwards Gaugher Gaynor Polk Fiom Europe England France Germany Atlantic Keyser W. VA Hazel Felty Connellsville B. E. Wells Morris Morgantown J. C. Sanders Round Table Charles Townaire Press Sanders and Dunkle Ada Wagoner Anna Ruckman May Michael Bessie Wageley Frank Hutchins Charles Town Hedgesville Lena Mabel Minser Charlottesville McCoole D. Riley Shull South Cumberland Ibarer Dr. Cook H. B Simpson Sohohohoh GA DHS KR. X Wee Ent Frank Bealkey Bernard Bealkey Mapleside Bobby Byrne
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