Demons Celebrate Pennant Raising and Colts Victory
Cumberland Colts edged Col. Thomas G. Dillon's Demons 3 to 1 at Mountain City in a pennant celebration game. Attendance was the season’s high with parade, pennant hoisting by twenty white-clad girls, and remarks by Mayor George Stern. Schafer led Cumberland with three hits while Colley and Stafford matched strong pitching.
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Cumberland Colts
Cumberland and Georges Creek
Thomas G. Dillon
Demons
Mountain City
St. Cloud Hotel
George Stern
Cumberland and
Georges Creek
Cumberland
Frostburg
Avon Band
Arion
Maryland
Frostiire
Fana
Railroaders defeat Central and tighten hold on first
The B and O M C A team strengthened its hold on first in the City League by beating Central YMCA 9 to 4. Central led 3-0 in the first inning but failed to score afterward as Twigg Speir and Ford hurlers shut them down. The Railroaders capitalized on errors, collecting 11 hits and scoring six in the second inning plus three more in the third to seal the win. Cage hit a home run, Thom a three-base hit, and Rhodebaugh along with Welsh added two-base hits.
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Central Y. M. C. A
Railroaders
Central Boys
Twigg
Speir
Weber
Baxleyites
Central
Ford
Bishop
Burke
Cage
Thom
Rhodebaugh
Welsh
Butts
Rodebaugh
Heat drives players and umpire from Martinsburg game
In Martinsburg West Virginia heat overwhelmed players in the Tri City League contest with Frederick. Umpire Robert Ritchie and pitcher Rube Meadows both collapsed and were helped to the bench and city hospital for relief. Meadows pitched well before collapsing in the second inning as temperature topped 100.
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Martinsburg
W. Va
Frederick
Frederick Post
Rube” Meadows
Sox
Mercury
Brunswick
Ritchie
Colts
Robert Ritchie
Tri City
Mar- Sasi
West Virginians
Boxing Fray In Paris Prompts American Interest
New York sports column notes Jack Johnson and Frank Moran as Americans amid a looming big fight in Paris. It hints Moran’s chance to counter Johnson if Moran keeps pace, while referencing other sports and Baltimore Sunday baseball vetoes less directly.
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New York
Jack Johnson
Frank Moran
Uncle Sam
Paris
Coulen
Bennis
Chicago
Mure
Moran
Silent John Hummel Shines as Dodgers Utility Star
Brooklyn reports John Hummel, the all around ball player for the Brooklyn National, is hailed as the league s best general utility man and is described as batting like a fiend. His performance marks him as a standout utility player this season.
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John Hummel
Dodgers
Brooklyn, N
Brooklyn National
Duel and discipline ideas in 1912 weightlifting tale and baseball notes
Frank G. Menke recounts Jim Mitchell of our town nearly dueling in Stockholm after an insult to the King of Sweden while filming. The piece also notes John Tener’s plan to dock salaries during suspensions to curb rowdyism and compares Federal League predictions with current crowding.
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New York
Jim Mitchell
Our Town
Stockholm
Sweden
Jim
Woolworth
Mitchell
John K. Tener
National League
Tener
Martinsburg Catcher Reveals Secret Marriage
Robert Y. Zachary of Martinsburg and Tri City League played against Cumberland Colts. He announced his secret marriage to Florence Hayes in Annapolis on May 14, 1913. He plans to enter the real estate business with his father after this baseball season. He reportedly declined a Boston Red Sox offer when captain of Catholic University.
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Frederick Post
Robert Y. Zachary
Martinsburg
Cumberland Colts
Florence Hayes
Annapolis
Carrigan
Boston Red Sox
Catholic University Nine
Washington, D. C
Unclear AP Report From McMullen Brothers Stay Request
Fragmentary AP note mentions McMullen brothers and a stay request. Details are unreadable, making the event, parties, and location uncertain. No clear outcome or date available.
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Unvsnal AP
McMullen Bros
Edy
McGinns Hustlers Set To Play C P Tonight
Manager McGinn plans a B and O showdown with the C P squad at South End Park or Club House grounds beginning at 5 o clock. He aims to finalize his lineup and hopes to schedule a later game with Rossier's leaguers.
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McGinn
Rossier
South End Park
Duke of Grafton Heir Engaged to Havemeyer Heiress
The Earl of Euston announced his engagement to Miss Edith Havemeyer daughter of the late Henry Havemeyer of New York. Edith is the granddaughter of William Havemeyer founder of the sugar fortune. If wed she becomes Duchess of Grafton as the fourth American woman to hold the title. The Earl’s family name is Fitory and the Duke of Grafton dates to 1675.
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London
Earl of Euston
Edith Havemeyer
Henry Havemeyer
New York
Duke of Grafton
Miss Havemeyer
William Frederick Havemeyer
Mise Havemeyer
Duchess of Grafton
Fitory
Bankruptcy of Owen Wilson in Gilmore Maryland
Owen Wilson a coal miner of Gilmore Maryland was adjudicated bankrupt in U S District Court by Judge Rose on June 22. Through attorney Arch A Young Wilson filed the petition June 20. He owes $850 and lists assets of $100 with a single creditor. The case is referred to referee in bankruptcy George Henderson.
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Owen Wilson
Gilmore, Md
United States District Court
Rose
George Henderson
Arch A. Young
Wilson
U. S. District Court
Walter Johnson Marries Hazel Lee Roberts
Washington notes Walter Johnson the Nationals star pitcher wed Hazel Lee Roberts daughter of Representative E. E. Roberts in a simple ceremony at the bride’s home. The couple plan a postball-season honeymoon after a win over the Philadelphia Athletics yesterday afternoon.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Hazel Lee Roberts
E. E. Roberts
Carson City
Nev
Nationals
Walter
Philadelphia Athletics
Marquette Club Announces Anniversary and Officers
The annual Marquette Club meeting elected officers including Edward and members of St. Mary's Catholic Church on Oldtown Road. The club marks an anniversary as it continues community activities led by its officers.
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Marquette Club
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Oldtown Road
Edward
Chamber urged mass meeting on 150000 street paving bond
Acting Secretary Arthur A. Beckman mails a call to all Chamber of Commerce members for a City Hall auditorium mass meeting on Monday June 29 to discuss a 150000 bond issue for paving unimproved streets. Members are asked to bring fellow citizens.
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Arthur A. Beckman
Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Cumberland
Chamber
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