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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1914

Page

8

Federal League Wins Appeal in Killifer Case

Judge Sessions granted an appeal in the Federal Baseball League case involving catcher Killifer. The Chicago club sought an injunction to bar his play for Philadelphia but the court found the Chicago club not with clean hands. The reserve clause was held invalid and Killifer could return to Philadelphia. An appeal bases on the court’s findings and a new hearing likely in fall.

Cincinnati Judge Sessions United States Circuit Court of Appeals Federal Baseball Legue Killifer Grand Rapids Philadelphia Chicago Federal League United States Sessions Chicago Federal League Philadelphia Nationals F.E. Gates

Beall High Plans First Inter Scholastic Track Meet

Beall High School in Frostburg hosts its first inter scholastic track meet on May 22 at the school field with Allegany County High School Piedmont High School and Allegany County Academy entering. Prizes include gold silver and bronze medals with points awarded by placing and events include sprints distances the mile relay pole vault and jumps. Entries close May 20 and communications go to manager Chas Hamill Frostburg Md.

Frostburg Beall High School Allegany County Beall High Maryland West Virginia Asplay Jeffres Bros Chas. A. Hamill

Johnson Dominates Yankees in 6-0 Senators Win

Walter Johnson on the mound for the Washington Senators allowed New York Yankees only four hits and shut them out 6 to 0. The coast to coast headline era he is back in form as the King of Hurlers shows his right stride at last.

Johnson Walter Johnson Washington Senators New York Yankees Walter Washington New York Morgan Maisel Sweeney Candil Williams Ainsmith

Baseball meeting tonight at Y M C A

A big meeting at the Central Y M C A discusses plans for the coming baseball season and league series. Anyone wanting to play is invited to attend and will have a fair try-out. The session starts at 7 30 p m.

Central Y. M. C. A

Mrs. Ann Price Dead in Frostburg at 93

Mrs. Ann Price widow of Edward Price died at 2:20 AM at her East Main Street home after a general breakdown. A native of Blan Avon Wales she had lived in the United States 40 years and was 93. Survived by three sons John Edward Owen and two daughters Mrs Jane Anderson and Mrs Annie Duffy. Funeral plans to be announced.

Ann Price Frostburg Edward Price East Main Street Price Miss Lewis Daniel Lewis Blan Avon Wales First Baptist Church John Edward Owen Price Main Street Jane Anderson Annie Duffy Edward Dufty Broadway

Lonaconing Elects Bonds for Bridge as Mayor and Council Win

Lonaconing voters approve 8,000 bond issue for a new George's Creek bridge on Union street by 159 to 149. Thomas A. Smith elected mayor with August Hohing as bailiff unopposed. Charles Lyons Thomas B. McKinnon and David C. Laird win council seats, defeating William D. Fisher John E. Miller and James Picken. Fisher and Picken move from the council.

James Picken Fisher Picken

Drouillard to Fight Young Brown in Rochester tonight

Canadian lightweight Patsey Drouillard meets Young Brown in a ten round boxing bout in Rochester New York tonight.

Rochester N. Y Patsey Drouillard Young Brown

May Get 200 000 From Apple Crop

E P Cahill near Hancock cultivates about 60 000 apple trees with bloom expected Sunday. Last year he cleared enough to cover orchard expenses though they ran heavily. A tree costs around 1 for spraying. This year if frosts stay away he plans about 50 000 barrels of select apples and hopes to net about 4 per barrel.

E. P. Cahill Hancock Hagerstown Mail

Big varsity race looms for Columbia Pennsylvan ia Princeton on Lake Carnegie

New York May 6 The looming big varsity race on Lake Carnegie at Princeton pits Columbia Pennsyl vania and Princeton against each other next Saturday. Columbia captain Jim Rice hopes for a strong showing despite limited practice due to late Hudson work and persistent winds. The piece also surveys Connie Mack’s weak pitching staff at the start of the baseball season and other sports notes including Kid Gleason and Rogers Bresnahan.

New York Columbia Pennsylvania Princeton

Montreal Horse Show Opens With Moore Cup Contest

The Montreal Horse Show opened on May 6 with focus on the Moore Cup for best tandem driven by a lady. The trophy, donated by W H Moore of New York, aims to encourage ownership and horse manship, and must be won twice to claim ownership under the Governor General’s patronage.

Montreal Que W. H. Moore New York Gonor Canada Governor General Dominion

Scouts Plan Cleanup Campaign at Haystack Mountain Sanatorium

On Saturday afternoon the Boy Scouts of the YM.YMCA under leaders Chester Portress Gould and W H Lewis will march to the tuberculosis sanatorium on Haystack mountain to conduct a cleanup around the institution.

Boy Scouts of the Messrs Chester Portress A. A. Gould W. H. Lewis Haystack Mountain

National Standard ICH Cream Advertisement

An advertisement for an "absolutely clean" cream labeled National Standard ICH Cream. The snippet includes a phone number 214 921 and a brief line about contact details, suggesting a sales notice or product promotion.

Yesterday's big league results briefed from multiple games

Detroit held by Cleveland as Turner and Cobb fielding and Hagerman pitching highlight a 4 to 2 Cleveland win. Johnson shuts out New York for Washington, while Chicago defeats St. Louis 8 to 1. Cullop helps Kansas City beat Pittsburgh 3 to 2. Baltimore tops St. Louis 8 to 6. Buffalo edges Tinker's team 5 to 2 in 12 innings.

Detroit Cleveland Turner Cobb Hagerman Lajoie Graney Moriarity Stanage Covaleskie Whitesox St.ouis Chicago St. Louis Mann Buffeds Buffalo Feds Tinker’s Men Bisons Staning New York Philadelphia Washington Co Boston

Marines Ever Great Fighters Date Back to 1740 in America

The article traces United States Marines from their 1740 origins in New York, noting early formations, key campaigns from the Revolution to the Civil War, and their dual land and sea training. It highlights notable actions in New Providence, Tripoli, Mexico, Japan, and various foreign stations, ending with their modern storm readiness and equipment.

America United States Uncle Sam Cumberland Press Great Britain New York Continental Congress Congress Marine Corps United States Navy New Providence Bahama Islands Delaware Bay Commodore Perry Japan Baltimore Brooklyn Navy Yard Formosa Korea Alexandria Egypt Panama Nevassa Island Hawaii China Cuba Spain Dewey Philippines Chania Marine Corps of

Prince in Jail Seeks New Trial in Manslaughter Case

B L Prince, a Baltimore and Ohio detective, formerly of the city, jailed after being convicted at Martinsburg West Virginia for voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of Leslie Creque last December. His Bondsmen surrendered him and Col Stuart W Walker, his attorney, will move for a new trial upon his return from Federal Court in Richmond. Stanley Wagner, 26, a miner, died in Judith mine at Riddiesburg Bedford county Pennsylvania from a roof fall Monday. He is survived by his wife Annie H Hitchins and two children. His father in law is mine foreman.

B. L. Prince Baltimore and Ohio Martinsburg W. Va Leslie Creque Col Stuart W. Walker Richmond Stanley Wagner Judith Riddiesburg Bedford County Annie H Hitchins

Carder Announces Democratic Bid for House of Delegates

Green Spring resident W. W. Carder declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the House of Delegates in Hampshire County West Virginia. He outlines local concerns and pledges to represent Green Spring and surrounding communities if elected.

W. W. Carder Green Spring House of Delegates Heampshire County W. A

Weather Postpones Several Major League Games

Bad weather forces postponements across the schedule. Chicago at Pittsburg and Philadelphia at Boston are deferred. Detroit at Chicago, New York at Washington, and Boston at Philadelphia face rain delays with other matchups noted as not scheduled.

Chicago Pittsburg Philadelphia Boston Cincinnati St. Louis Brooklyn New York

Federal League Scores From Yesterday

Twelve innings saw Pittsburg and Kansas City tied. Baltimore defeated St Louis while Brooklyn faced Indianapolis. Buffalo challenged Chicago in a day of league play with varied outcomes and unsettled rain affected several games.

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

Nap Lajoie Bounces Back as Cleveland Tops Tigers

Napoleon Lajoie, veteran baseball star, shines in a 4 2 win over Detroit for Cleveland. He collects three hits and features standout fielding, reviving early career form and fueling expectations for a strong season alongside rivals like Honus Wagner.

Napoleon Lajocie Lajoie Tig Fielding Nap Lajoie Lajo'e Tigers Cleveland Detroit Nap Honus Wagner

Federals May Reshape Baseball Power as Minors Consider Alliance

Frank G. Menke argues the Federal League could become baseball’s ruling power within a year. Minor leagues threaten to break from the American and National Leagues to align with the Feds, risking loss of players and revenue as major clubs abandon support.

Frank G. Menke New York Federal League Federals Seil National Commission Feds Devine Buffalo Baltimore Kaenaas Fed

Maryland Tax Returns Rise Toward May Deadline

By May first Maryland had received 22 000 income tax reports for the federal levy. Individuals accounted for 14 000 submissions and corporations 8 000. Amounts ranged from two cents upward with one two cent debt noted on a stamp. Some returns still pending while Maryland awaits designated collectors to pursue noncompliance.

Washington Maryland Department

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