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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1915
Page
6
Cincinnati June 10 Shortstop is regarded as the most difficult of the seven infield positions by baseball men. It demands rapid, accurate throws across a wide field and frequent coverage of second base. Third base is seen as the easiest, with fewer chances and more straightforward plays, while second base offers time but requires quick reactions.
David Henry a Brown University right hander on the Pirates reserve list was given an unconditional release. Henry taught school in Boston and could not report until mid June. Pittsburgh also denied pursuing Shortstop Collins after summer workouts with the Bucs.
Eddie O'Donnell drove the Duesenberg to a 100 mile dirt track victory in Galesburg Illinois. He finished in 1 36 09 60 with teammate Tom Alley second and Joe Cooper third. Billy Chandler placed fourth as Louis Peio and Earl Jacks suffered injuries during the event.
This week features a Saturday slate with Piedmont at Cumberland and Lonaconing visiting Frostburg. Sunday has Frostburg at Midland and Cumberland hosting Piedmont in the second set of matchups.
West Point announces that Lieutenant Charles D. Daly will again serve as head coach of the Army football team for the coming fall. Daly, Harvard 1901 and West Point 1905 graduate, is with the Third Battery of Field Artillery at Fort Sam Houston Texas and will report at the season's start.
Pittsburgh June 10 Johnny Evers Boston's famed second baseman was seen in uniform at Forbes Field but did not play. The Troy N Y native is on the injured list with a fractured leg from the third game of the season. He shed a plaster cast weeks ago and may miss several weeks before returning to his infield duties for the world champions. He plans light daily exercises until the leg is strong enough.
West Point N Y June 10 The twenty second annual field day Exercises of the United States Military Academy were held under the Army Athletic Council Cadet Teale 1917 set academy records in 100 yds and 220 yds Hooker 1917 broke his shot put record Maulsby 1916 tied the running high jump record Hogdson 1915 placed second in that event The class of 1916 led with 119% points followed by 1915 with 117% and 1917 with 105 points Plebe class total 5514 points.
Jimmy McGuire's Lonaconing Giants defeated Manager Nelson W. Russler's Colts 2 to 1 on the Colts' home field. Lefty Smith allowed five singles but issued seven walks as the Giants struck in the eighth inning. Sweeney and Lippold contributed for Cumberland, while Frank Muster fanned ten in a four-hit effort for the Colts. New players Sweeney, George Smith, and John Allen joined Cumberland uniforms, with Allen expected to improve with warmer weather.
In an abbreviated game Cumberland trails Lonaconing 2 to 1 after eight innings with Cumberland scoring in the bottom, two base hits by C Lippold and Muster off Mus ter and Smith. Muster struck out ten, Smith four. Umpire Ritchey at the plate. time two minutes seven seconds.
Pittsburgh reports that John Tully father of "Special Delivery" Tully, who died in a Steubenville boxing match last winter, killed himself by poison. He had bought the poison from a Warrington avenue druggist and died at home after the arrival of Dr. Rauch. The item also mentions various sports notes and race chatter.
A collection of notes on boxing and baseball figures. Freddie Welsh may fetch top dollars for a July 5 bout per manager Harry Pollock. Trades and firings ripple through teams as Indians seek harmony. Slim Salee, age 29, still called Old Slim Sal, and Mo ran ships Oeschger to Providence after pronouncing him.
Boxing fans expect a fast 10 round exhibition at Evans Opera House Lonaconing between Fay Kaiser Cumberland and John Foley Pittsburgh. Both have strong records with a previous Pittsburgh mill draw. Kaiser now based in this city in top condition. large local crowd anticipated.
Today there are games Philadelphia at Chicago New York at St Louis Boston at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati Yesterday results Pittsburgh 7 Boston 38 Brooklyn 5 Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 8 St Louis 11 New York 10
Detroit toppled Boston 15–0 as Cobb stole three bases and Scott exited. Washington moved to fourth with a 4–1 win over St Louis, while Chicago hammered New York 18–0 with Cicotte dominant. Pittsburgh beat Boston 7–3 as Mamaux earned his fifth straight win. St Louis outslugged New York 11–10 in a wild 11–inning affair.
Buffalo beat Baltimore 9 to 3 as Joe Agier and Jack Mc Candless sparked the Terrapins in a key series. Brooklyn topped Newark 7 to 3 with Magee driving in three and Smith handling an outfield highlight. Kansas City defeated St. Louis 2 to 1 in a pitching duel, Chadbourne driving in the decisive run.
Yesterday at Midland Athletic Park Dunns Stars were defeated by Winters Tigers 6 to 2. The Tigers benefited from timely hitting as Ward and Dunn pitched for the Stars while Winters and O Rourke worked for the Tigers.
Gales Ferry Conn June 10 All of the 23 Yale rowing camp members stricken by ptomaine poisoning Tuesday night are out of danger though unable to row yesterday. Of the oarsmen Captain Sturtevant Morse Sheldon McLane and Wiman are first varsity crew members. Others on freshman and second varsity crews include Converse Hyatt James Schwarth Seward Coome Coleman and Glover. Sturtevant and McLane were the worst sufferers but were around today. Coach Nick alls hopes to resume practice tomorrow.
The sloop yacht Columbia, twice America's Cup defender, sold for 15000 to a New York restaurant owner. Portions of her bronze hull and aluminum deck will be given as souvenirs to diners. Since 1908 she raced against Reliance and defeated Shamrock I and Shamrock II, defending the cup twice.
Cleveland edged Philadelphia 2 to 1 as Bush faltered in the eighth inning after a string of tight spots. ONeill Issabell Wyckoff and Schang provided the opposition, while Mitchell yielded most hits late for the Phillies.
Frank Baker Day at Hurlock attracted fans from as far as 50 miles to see Easton and Hurlock in a 13 to 2 Easton win. Baker had four hits in six at bats with a triple that twisted his ankle but did not stop him. Hummer pitched four hitter while fanning 10 for Easton.
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