Connellsville Pending Visit for Saturday Game
Nelson W. Russler of the Cumberland Colts plans a high quality exhibition at South End Park next Saturday with Connellsville, a salaried independent nine once top of the Pennsylvania West Virginia League. The two clubs clash as the Colts chase leadership in the Cumberland and Georges Creek League while facing Tri City leaders Martinsburg and Hagerstown. Hugh Markwood is slated to start today with Rice or Shriver expected tomorrow.
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Cumberland Colts
Connellsville
South End Park
Piaces
Uniontown
Charleroi
Clarksburg
Cumberland and Georges Creek
Grafton Independents
Phoenix Club
Altoona
Celta Cross
Martinsboro
Hagerstown
Frederick
Colts
Hugh Markwood
Rice
Shriver
Frostburg Manager Replies to Eckhart Manager Letter
Frostburg Md June 9 1914 Sporting Editor The Press publishes a reply from the Frostburg manager to Mr McMillan of Eckhart. He disputes a reported score and challenges and outlines plans to meet June 20 at Joe McGraws to settle the dispute, noting he cannot attend games on the proposed dates. He defends umpires and accuses unfair decisions by Eckhart supporters.
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the Press
McMillan
Eckhart
Sammy Morgan
Morgan
Joe McGraw
American sprinters seek Europe clash and boxing bids
New York notes intense interest as American athletes head to Berlin, Stockholm, and Paris for special races. Homer Baker is courted to face Sweden’s FE Wide while Hannes Kohlemainen targets Jean Bouin’s hour record. Jazzed chatter links Derby probes, Kilbane seeks White bout, and Giants’ manager Graw foresees fall glory amid Browns’ rising form.
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Europe
Berlin
Stockholm
Paris
Homer Baker
Sweden
Baker
Hannes Kohlemainen
Jean Bouin
Baseball and boxing notes from early 20th century pages
The page lists standings for clubs in the C G League with Philadelphia St Louis and others, plus recent games and schedules. It also reports Johnny Coulon defending the bantamweight title against Kid Williams in Vernon California and Joe Jeanette preparing to fight Bob Wills in New Orleans, with purses outlined.
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Cal
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Kid Williams
Baltimore
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Johnny
Williams
New Orleans
Joe Jeanette
France
England
Bob Wills
Wills
Sam Langford
Jeanette
Mark Site of First Capitol in Lansing Ceremony
The Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society held its annual meeting in Lansing with the Michigan Historical Commission hosting. The tablet marking Michigan's first capitol site was unveiled by the Lansing Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in the old State building. Governor Ferris delivered the address, followed by a reception.
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Lansing
Mich
Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society
Michigan Historical Commission
Michigan
Capitol
the Daughters of the American Revolution
Old State Building
Ferris
Wards of Brooklyn Offer for Walter Johnson Catches Attention
Joe Tinker notes the Brooklyn Wards are willing to pay Walter Johnson 100000 for a three year stint. The remark underscores the magnitude of the baseball offer amid talk of big contracts and economic figures, likening it to bread quantities.
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Joe Tinker
Brooklyn
Walter Johnson
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