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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1914

Page

8

Cumberland Colts Lose Opening Game to Coney

Cumberland and Georges Creek League opener ends 2 to 1 as Coney edges Cumberland in extra innings. Muster's hitting and Cobbing errors key for Coney while Stafford shines for Cumberland in a tight pitchers’ duel before about 4,000 fans. Big parade precedes game with Mayor Koon delivering first pitch.

Cumberland Colts CONEY Howard Chaney Sporting Thomas W. Koon Cumberland and Georges Creek

Cumberland Colts Drop Opener Amid Tumblefest Loss at Midland

The Cumberland Colts fell 7 to 6 to Midland in the season opener. A record crowd watched as both teams miscued often with Marean and Allen showing good form but limited support. Cumberland led 5 to 3 after seven, then Midland capitalized on errors and timely hits to win in the ninth. Batteries Cumberland Marean and Lippold. Midland Allen and Clark.

Cumberland Colts Midland Colts Midland Boys Marean Allen Cumberland Shaffer Marean and Lippold Allen and Clark

Frostburg opens season with win over Barton in close 4 2 victory

Frostburg topped Barton 4 2 in the Cumberland and Georges Creek League opener at Frostburg on Saturday. The game stayed tight until the ninth inning. Frostburg batteries were Jackson and Ryan, Barton’s Clark Lashbaugh. Frostburg also defeated Mt Savage 4 0 in an exhibition at Frostburg yesterday.

Frostburg Barton Jackson Ryan Clise Lashbaugh Mt. Savage

Keyser Kidlets Fall to Rawlings Rough Riders in West Virginia

Rawlings Rough Riders defeated the Keyser Kidlets at Rawlings grounds yesterday by 19 to 6. Batteries listed Hollinge and McKenzie for Rawlings and Isner for Keyser.

Rawlings Rough Riders Rawlings W. Va Keyser Kidlets Hollinge McKenzie Keyserthey Isner

Coney Bunches Hits In Ninth To Beat Barton In Opener

Lonaconing wins the Cumberland and Georges Creek League opener 5 to 2 over Barton after tying the game through eight. A nine inning rally in the final frame nets Coney three runs as Barton’s batters collect 13 singles but score only two. Crowds witness the unusual finish at Barton with Lonaconing pitchers Wilson Muir Woods facing Barton’s Footen Daley.

Coney Bunches Barton Lonaconing

Circus Train Wreck Delays Wheeling Division In West Virginia

A Kit Carson show train derailed near Littletown West Virginia on Friday tying up the Wheeling division for more than five hours. Cars left the track and horses were injured while many animals suffered in the disruption. Circus outfits are moved by rail at owners risk.

Kit Carson Moundsville Mannington Littletown W. Va Wheeling

Berlin Feasted Visit by American Hotel Proprietors

The American Hotel Proprietors Association members touring Europe arrived in Berlin and will stay until May 7. Local hotel men arranged four days of feasting and sightseeing to show visitors that the Kaiser's capital offers top hotels on this side of the Atlantic.

Berlin Europe Atlantic

Acme Store Offers Best Selection of Men’s Hats

Advertisement notes a wide hat selection for men at the Acme Store with an invitation to inspect the merchandise. The notice presents a promotional tone typical of a local newspaper ad.

Acme

Baseball standings and scores from the league

League table shows Lonaconing and Frostburg Midland in the middle standings with Cumberland and Barton also listed. Yesterday's scores note eleven innings from Pittsburg to Cincinnati and matchups include Philadelphia vs Boston, St. Louis vs Chicago, and Brooklyn vs New York.

Yesterday's Scores In Detroit And Cleveland Details

Yesterday's scores note Detroit and Cleveland results. Basketball results list Chicago 4 81 versus unknown opponent, with longer Detroit at Cleveland and matchups New York at Washington Boston at Philadelphia Chicago at St. Louis.

Detroit Cleveland Chicago Ecesees Phladelphia St. Louis New York Washington Boston

Sports matchups and scores in early grid listing

A fragmented schedule lists Chicago vs Pittsburgh Buffalo vs Indianapolis Baltimore vs Kansas City Oakland Philadelphia. Pittsburg at Kansas City Baltimore at St Louis Brooklyn at Indianapolis Buffalo at Chicago.

Chicago Pittsburge Buffalo Indianapolis Baltimore Kansas City Pittsburg St. Louis Brooklyn

Bush Stars For Tigers In Willow Showdown

IS A HARD HITTER Iard hitting won another game for Detroit yesterday and Bush, the Tigers crack shortstop, starred at the Willow. He collected two singles and a double in three trips, plus two stolen bases, as teammates aided the win and Bush stood out in clutch hitting. The narrative notes his prominent contributions in rally moments.

Iard Detroit Bush Tigers

Pirates Make It Five Straight in Tight Pirates Reds Tilt

Pirates win to stretch their streak as Cincinnati Reds slip, collecting a dozen hits led by Marsh and Groh. Pittsburg pitchers Cooper and Adams held off the Reds, while Boston PSA Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, and St. Louis games recap show home runs and shutouts across Saturday's Big League slate. Foster leads Washington by delivering two singles and a homer in a 15-hit attack.

Pirates Pittsburg Cincinnati Reds Marsans Heinrich Groh Fred Clarke Reds Cooper Adams Douglass Lear Rowan Washington New York Foster

Athletics Beat Boston 5 to 2 in Philadelphia May 4

Rankin Johnson drove in two runs in the second inning by bases on balls and a hit batsman to lead the Athletics to a 5 to 2 victory over the Red Sox in Philadelphia. Plank allowed 10 singles as Boston struggled to respond.

Philadelphia Rankin Johnson Boston Plank

Hoosier Federals defeat Buffalo 5 to 3 on wild pitching

Indianapolis reports Houser's control woes in the first inning as the Hoosier Federals beat Buffalo 5 to 3. Mullin battled tight spots but escaped danger with key outs and timely defense.

Indianapolis Houser Hoosier Federals Buffalo Mullin

Giants and Athletics Face Tough Path to Repeat Pennants

New York analysts note the Giants and Athletics must contend with stronger opposition as the Yankees, Tigers, White Sox and Pirates improve. Despite last year’s success, Detroit pitching and Cobb’s batting, Washington and Chicago also push back, making a repeat pennant unlikely.

New York Giants Athletics Husky Yanks Yankee Senators Washington Chicago White Sox Tigers Cobb Crawford

Reorganization Underway for Old B and O Baseball Team

The former Western Maryland powerhouse B and O team is rebuilding in Cumberland. Manager McGinn aims to assemble nearly last season’s lineup including Calhohun and Fraley while missing pitcher Lesley Fuller who serves with the 129th Coast Artillery at Fort Adams Rhode Island. He plans to challenge area teams as the City League forms.

Maryland Cumberland Grafton McGinn Calhohun Stonewall” Fraley Lesley Pee Wee) Fuller United States Army 129Th Coast Artillry Fort Adams Rhode Island Pee Wee Fort Providence Allegany County

Recalled soldiers sent to Fort Slocum New York

George Davis of Frostburg George Bassat of Arona Pa and Keith Smith of Cumberland were calvary with Floya M Clark Collierstown Va Henry F Munson Houtzdale Pa and George R Funk Hopewell Pa infantry recalled last week and sent last night to Fort Slocum New York by Recruiting Sergeant Quenson.

George Davis Frostburg George Bassat Arona Keith&. Smith Cumberland Calvary Floya

Yesterday's Pirates Triumph In Eleven Inning Pitching Duel

Yesterday's major league results recap shows the Pirates beating the Reds 3 to 1 in 11 innings in Cincinnati, with McQuillan on the mound for Pittsburgh and Ames for Cincinnati amid a 12,000-strong crowd and ideal weather. The day includes Chicago White Sox defeating the Browns 4 to 3 and Detroit topping Cleveland 9 to 5.

Corsaira Cincinnati Pirates Fred Clarke Redlegs McQuillan Pittsburgh Ames Reds

Chum Bob's Sport Talk Highlights Busy Golf and Boxing Season

The column notes busy spring golf schedules nationwide with Deal Golf and Country Club aiming to host the President. Boxing prospects include Tom McMahon vs Kenneth, Norton and McCarney actions, and Willie Richie versus Harlem Tommy Murphy gate figures. Baseball topics cover Schaefer Altrock vaudeville bills and new cross border eligibility certificates.

Chum Bob's Sporting Talk New York The Deal Golf and Country United States

Dodgers Triumph Over Giants 3–0 as Wheat Drives Brooklyn Offense

Wheat homered in the first inning and doubled in the sixth to push in Cutshaw and Daubert, accounting for all three Brooklyn runs. Terreau pitched well for the Giants, with Wheat the lone effective batter.

Dodgers New York Giants Wheat Brooklyn Cutshaw Daubert Terreau Giants

A Card to the Public by Thame Mullin Phares Company

The Thame Mullin Phares Company invites attention to roofing spouting sheet metal work and related services. The firm is known in Cumberland for integrity and quality workmanship and invites inquiries. Office and workshop rear of 255 N Centre Street Cumberland.

Thame, Mullin, Phares Company Cumberland Centre Street

Albright Brothers announce home run tax offer

Albright Brothers wholesale produce dealers announce a tax on fancy oranges to the first player in a league game at South End Park hitting a home run. The city citywide event invites spectators to watch the South End Park contest.

Albright Brothers South End Park

Cumberland Collegians Rally Past Athletics 8 to 5

The Cumberland Collegians defeated the Athletics 8 to 5 yesterday. Fleegle and Bisset pitched for the Collegians while Dawson and Button and Bergman and Seibert worked for the Athletics. Dawson struck out 15 batters.

Cumberland Collegians Collegians Fleegle Bisset Dawson Button Bergman Seibert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ray Blac Muster Russler McKenty Stafford Rnte Lomaconing Woody May Miller Brode F. Lippold C. Lippold Diehl Coney Boys Blackburn Hughes Woods W. Marean Raley Schafer Sammy Morgan Bries Gentz Johnson Lon Aconing Whitworth WOOGS Ksye Bess Wilson McFarland Ralston Davis Penn R. H. E Coney Lonaccaing Muir and Woods Barton, Footen and Daley Po Et Barton Cumberland Pet Federal League Ota Pitteourg Women’s Trade Union Women's Trade Union League Cooper Union Samuel Gempers Raymond Robins Women’s National Trade Union Clarence Darroon Alice Bean Lobert Pfeffer Rcruit McGrawe Teserau Cubs Vaughn Doak and Saliee Covaleski Grege Hamilton Enzenroth Redsox Buffalo Federals St. Louis Federals Brooklyn Nn Seaton Doc Gessler Chicago-Pittsburg Weeghman Park Yankees Phillies Boston Braves Garry Hermann Cardinals Herzog National League Chenney Cheney Hageman and Niehauss Whitesox Chicago Whitesox Browns Naps Hoosiers Russell Ford Cy Falkenberg Ford Louden Suggs Baltimore Tearpins Packers Hendrix Rebs Claude Hendrix Howard Camnitz Rebels Chitects Camnitz William Adams Chum Bob United States Powerboat Squadron Uncle Sam Tom McMahon Newcastle Kid Kenneth Kenneth Arthur Pesky George Chip Billy McCarney Luther McCarthy al Norton Norton McCarty McCarney San Francisco Milwaukee Willie Richie Harlem Tommy Murphy Ritchie New Yorker Germany Schaefer Nick Altrock Clark Griffin Canada Jate Boone Boone Billy Sunday Geangelist Honus Wagner Baltimore Street
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