Young Chap Secures Seat on Major League Train
In a Dixie spring training ride, a penniless young man boards a Pullman filled with big leaguers. He spins a tale of hardship and ambition, name‑checks legends, and charms the manager as he declares he will prove himself at camp.
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Archer Ames
Leach
Byrne
Willett
Benton
Y M C A Boys Rout Federals to Move Up Standings
The Central Y M C A boys beat the Federals at South End Park to 2 in the City Baseball League, with Speir allowing five hits and 12 strikeouts. Hausman homered and Welsh hit a two-base shot, as Y M C A players exceeded with timely hitting and strong fielding.
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Federals
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Speir
Feds
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Fuller
Hausman
Welsh
Scott
Hoffman
M. C. Ansseerst
Ford
Fleegle and Fuller
Baxley
Reubenkonig
Turner
Kline
Peds Bid Higher for Collins Than Johnson
Eddie Collins of the Athletics says he received a more lucrative offer from the Wards of the Brooklyn Federals than that offered to Walter Johnson. Johnson was offered 25000 a year for three years plus 25000 signing, totaling 100000. Collins declines to disclose exact figures or his intended action.
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Eddie Collins
Athletics
Brooklyn Federals
Walter Johnson
Collins
Johnson
Feds
Gilmore
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Benefit Picture Show for Frostburg Athletic Club
A Pal Ace Theatre benefit film event in Frostburg Maryland on Tuesday June 30 supports the local Athletic Club. Proceeds fund new uniforms and the roster includes Melvin Wright manager Thornton 8S Cooper coach Paul Rair ick Clarance Burton catchers J McDade M Cooper F Pfeister E Skidmore pitchers M Finn first base A Kaefer second base Joe Brophy shortstop C Eberly third base M Wright center field A Race right field H Pfeister left field J Jack utility man.
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Palace Theatre
Athletic Ball Club
Melvin Wright
Thornton
Cooper
Paul Rairick
Clarance Burton
J. McDade
M. Cooper
F. Pfeister
E. Skidmore
M. Finn
A. Kaefer
Joe Brophy
C. Eberly
M. Wright
A. Race
H. Pfeister
J. Jack
Balloonists Are Found Near Mt Hood After Escape
Rey Donaldson pilot of the balloon Springfield and a companion were found at Zigzag on Mt Hood slope after wandering the Cascade wilderness since last Friday morning. They were tired but uninjured and reached the settlement safely.
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Portland
Ore
Cascade Mountains
Rey Donaldson
Springfield
Zigag
Mt. Hood
Pirates End Giants Victory In Classic Polo Grounds Tilt
A fan penned verse about the Monday game at the Polo Grounds where the Pittsburg Pirates beat the New York Giants 3 to 2. The poem describes Pirate joy and triumph over Gotham foes with sailing and Jolly Roger imagery.
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Polo Grounds
New York
Pittsburg Pirates
New York Giants
Rumored three cornered deal involving Pirates Phillies Dodgers
Rumors spread that Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies and Brooklyn Dodgers discuss a three way transaction. Barney Dreyfus reportedly speeds east to close it while Fred Clarke and Dailey meet with Philadelphia president William F. Baker. Clarke and Dailey deny any deal and call the talk baseless.
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Dodgers
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Fred Clarke
Dailey
William F. Baker
Philadelphia
Clarke
Dicker
Pittsburgh
Killifer
Paskett
Brooklyn
Baker
Frostburg Pennant Rais ing Day Seeks 20 Girls
The committee in charge of Pennant Raising Day at Frostburg baseball park seeks twenty girls aged 13 to 15 to participate in the street parade and to help raise the pennant next Wednesday. Committee members are Oliver B. Wittig James Kenny Rudolph Nickel George G. Jeffries and Walter Jeffries. Girls should volunteer by listing their names with any committee member before Saturday.
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Frostburg
Syracuse pacer Baron Alcyone in Indianapolis training
The Syracuse pacer Baron Alcyone posted 2 10% in work at Indianapolis where Havis James trains him for Grand Circuit engagements.
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Syracuse
Baron Alcyone
Indianapolis
Ind
Havis James
Early season leads and the fate of pennants in baseball
Frank G Menke argues that fast starts in baseball often fade by season end and cites parsimonious leads from Pirates Tigers Reds Giants and Cubs. He notes the Federal League’s attendance battles and the uncertain world series outlook tied to fan interest and potential payouts for players.
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Pirates
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Cincinnati Reds
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Brooklynites
Dodgers
Naps
Giants
Cubs
Feds
Standing of the Clubs Plus Results
Standings list shows Central 0 wins 1 loss with 0.1 line and Senators 1 win 2 losses Federals 1 win 3 losses. Indicates club performance and recent results in sequence.
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Cnd
Central
Senators
National League Yesterday's Scores and Upcoming Games
Yesterday's NL results feature New York over Pittsburgh and Chicago beating Boston while Philadelphia edged St. Louis and Brooklyn won over Cincinnati. Ten innings saw New York top Cincinnati. standings show Chicago, Philadelphia, and Boston near the top with several games today including Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia.
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Boston
Chicago
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St. Louis
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Games Today
Cleveland
Washington
Detroit
Federal League Standings and Pairings
The standings show Buffalo and Indianapolis tied at top with 24 wins. Kansas City 23, St Louis 22, Pittsburgh 27. The schedule lists Buffalo at Indianapolis, Pittsburgh at Chicago, Baltimore at Kansas City, Brooklyn at St Louis, with Buffalo facing Indianapolis next.
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Kansas City
Baltimore
Chicago
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Old Tom Hughes Leads Los Angeles Pitching Surge
The coast praises veteran pitcher Old Tom Hughes for his winning performances with Los Angeles. Critics foresee several strong years for him in California as he remains popular with players and the public alike.
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Tom Hughes
Los Angeles
Hughes
California
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