Colts Triumph Over Midland Peppers In Nine Inning Tilt
Cumberland Colts defeated Sam Alcott's Midland Peppers 5 to 5 in a nine inning game at Midland Athletic Park. Dollie Gray debuted for the Peppers giving up ten runs while striking out two as Lefty Smith allowed seven hits and five Ks. Bowden led Pepper hitters with three of four and Smith, May, Gentz, and Johnson contributed early offense for the Colts.
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Sisler to Join Browns in Detroit Tomorrow
George Sisler, famed Michigan star and top college player, will join Branch Rickey's St. Louis Browns in Detroit tomorrow. He spurned Pittsburgh and agreed to play for St. Louis, expected to bolster a left handed outfield. Rickey aims to use Sisler in the outfield while managing questions about his arm for major league pitching.
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Harvard Defeats Yale in Second Annual Baseball Game
Cambridge Mass June 24 Harvard defeated Yale 3 to 2 in the second game of their annual series before a large crowd on Soldiers field. Yale scored twice in the second inning and Harvard once in the fifth. The rest was scoreless until Harvard pushed two runs across in the bottom of the ninth for the victory.
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Cobb avoids stepping on bag unless needed
Detroit report recounts Ty Cobb on first base facing four over to first throws. He never touches the bag, staying inches from it, relying on speed and quick decision making to steal time and avoid the tag. A magnate observed Cobb’s tactic and noted his readiness to step on only when forced.
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Himmler Knocks Out Kabosky In Ninth Round
Babe Himmler of North Cumberland delivered a ninth round knockout at the Diamond Athletic Club in Soldier Kabosky of South Cumberland. The ten round bout ended early as Himmler landed a decisive jaw shot after Kabosky led most of the fight. Prelims featured Kid Raymond and Walter Chaney, Clarence Ambrose and Joe Stehley, and a four-man color bout refereed by Fay Kaiser.
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Slim Caldwelle Sends in Pinch Hitter for Yankees
From Ringside and Bleachers Slim Caldwelle is praised as the emergency pitcher who steadies the Yankees when pitching falters. Wild Bill hints Slim is the go to man, yielding decisive late innings and boosting the team’s chances to avoid a bottom collapse. Matty Mathewson returns strong for the Giants with renewed rheumatism optimism. George Hildebrand, long-time AL umpire, shares weight loss tips and a wry quip about fat and umpiring. Larry McLean’s reported iron pipe incident marks eccentricity in baseball lore.
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Griffiths Warns Griffmen On Car Rides During Season
The club physician warns pitchers not to drive or take long streetcar rides on warm nights. The rule follows his theory that strenuous mound work weakens defenses and increases cold risk. Joe Engel’s recent illness may be linked to post game riding.
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Westerzill Sold to Chicago Federal Club
Chicago reports Tex Westerzill, third baseman for the Brooklyn Federals, has been purchased by the Chicago Federal club. He is to fill the vacancy caused by Rollie Zeider’s illness.
Kellogg Declines Blue Ridge League Manager Post
Bill Kellogg, ex Cincinnati Reds and current Lonaconing Giants initial sacker, was offered the Cham bersburg Blue Ridge League manager job but is understood to have declined.
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All wool suits worn in Cumberland from Union Mad Tailoring
Over 800 men in Cumberland and vicinity wear suits made from the all wool thoroughly shrunk material used by the Continental Mills Tailoring Co at 18 N Liberty St. The $11.40 Store Union Mad advertisement promotes these durable menswear fabrics.
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Without Glasses Meadows Guards Vision On Pitching
St Louis reports Cards pitcher Lee Meadows says he cannot see ten feet away without his glasses. He recalls breaking glasses on a liner and a scar above his eye from a hit, and notes he still slides feet first into second with glasses on.
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Schedule Results and Ball Game Recap
Yesterday scores show Chicago 5 St. Louis 3 Pittsburgh 6 Cincinnati 2 Boston 8 Brooklyn 2 Philadelphia 2 New York 1 New York June 24 Philadelphia won 2 1 over New York in 11th inning Byrne led off with an infield single Niehoff sac bunt Cravath delivered then scored on Lauderns grounder Cravath made a key eighth inning catch to keep Giants from winning.
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Cubs Handle Sallee as Lefties Trounced
Chicago slugged Sallee for five runs in the fourth inning amid a 5 to 3 win over St. Louis. Schulte led offense with a triple, double, and single as Vaughn battled trouble but kept the Cubs ahead. Griner relieved Sallee and shut Chicago down thereafter.
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Boston Defeats Brooklyn 3 to 2 in Close Game
Boston beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 as Regan and Gowdy faced Dell in a pitching duel. Brooklyn scored on a double, triple, and single with two runs. Batteries Regan Gowdy Dell McCarty.
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Pirates Sting the Leather
Cincinnati, June 24. Pittsburgh won 6 to 2 as Benton took a hard fall in the sixth inning after Baird singled Hinchman doubled Wagner and Johnston tripled. Dale relieved Benton and allowed two singles before the inning ended. Batteries Harmon and Gibson for Pittsburgh against Orton Dale Lear and Wingo for Cincinnati.
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GAMES THIS WEEK
Lonaconing visits Piedmont on Thursday as Midland plays Cumberland on Saturday. Frostburg and Piedmont host Midland on Sunday with Piedmont again involved.
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Baseball Scores From Early Season Doubleheaders
Chicago defeated Cleveland 3 to 1 in the first game and 4 to 1 in the second. New York beat Philadelphia 15 to 3, while Boston routed Washington 5 to 0. St Louis topped Detroit 4 to 2 in another pairing.
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Baseball scores and debuts in Philadelphia and New York games
In Philadelphia on June 24 New York won 3 to 2 in 10 innings and 15 to 7 over Philadelphia. Crowell, formerly of Brown, debuted for New York but costly passes. Haas, ex Worcester Academy, debuted for Philadelphia and walked 16, with three wild pitches and six errors by teammates.
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Indians Lose Five Straight After Doubleheader Losses
Cleveland, June 24 Cleveland drops to five straight as the Chicago White Sox sweep both ends of a doubleheader 3 to 1 and 7 to 8. Cicotte outpitched Hagerman in the opener aided by timely support. in the second Klepfer debuts in the league for Chicago delivering an effective performance. Cleveland miscues and walks led to early runs in game one.
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Johnson Shuts Out Boston in 5–0 Washington Victory
Washington defeated Boston 5 to 0 as Walter Johnson pitched a complete game. Boston managed only one hit through six innings before Johnson’s effectiveness increased in the seventh. Gan dil stole second thrice and home once, with Johnson and Ainsmith behind the win.
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Cobb Steals Home in Detroit Victory over St Louis
In Detroit, June 24, Cobb stole home in the eighth after Lowdermilk fielded Crawford's roller, as Kavanagh scored on a double and Detroit pulled ahead 4 to 2. Steen fanned Leary four times and E Walker three, with Steen and Strange behind the mound.
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Terrapins and Whales Thrill Fans in 4 3 Diamondbacks Win
A nerve-racking baseball game ended with the Diamondbacks beating the Whales 4 to 3. Fans called it a thrilling, high-stakes contest, with many saying they would not have missed it for twice the price.
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St Louis Wins Final to Take Series as Seaton Suspended
St Louis captured the five game series from Brooklyn by winning 2 to 1 in the final. Pitchers Watson and Finneran matched zeroes until late errors produced the runs. Cooper’s fielding plays and four double plays highlighted the game. Manager Magee reacted after an early inning singled. Seaton received a five day suspension for indifferent play.
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Newark Federals Fall as Pittsburgh Routs Them 11 to 1
In Newark New Jersey on June 23 the Newark Federals were routed by Pittsburgh 11 to 1 ending the series. Newark used three pitchers Allen O Connor Reulbach Brandon Whitehouse and Rariden Textor in a losing effort as Pittsburgh’s hitters produced the bulk of the scoring.
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Nap Rucker to End Dodgers Career Says Rumor
Chicago June 24 A persistent unconfirmed rumor says Nap Rucker the veteran southpaw star of the Dodgers plans to retire after this season. The report notes Rucker may farm on his plantation and not seek the miners road, with ample wealth backing his future.
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Somers Spiders Likely Move to Toledo
Columbus reports confirm talks of moving Charley Somers Spiders to Toledo with Ban Johnson guiding finances. If Toledo cannot secure local backing the club is expected to play in Toledo under league control.
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