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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1914

Page

7

Baseball Scores and Highlights From May 20 Games

Pittsburgh beat Boston 7 5 to halt a losing skid as two-run eighth inning runs produced the winner. New York edged Cincinnati 5 2 behind Mathewson relief. Schulte tripleled to boost Chicago over Philadelphia 6 1. St Louis won its fourth straight 6 2 over Brooklyn. Washington made it three straight by taking Cleveland 4 2. Hamilton limited New York to five hits as St Louis shut out the Yankees 3 0. Boston downed Detroit 6 4 as Crawford ended slump with two singles.

Pittsburgh Buccaneers Pirates Cosairs McQuillan Harmon Crutcher Cochie Rudolph Braves St. Louis Brooklyn Perritt Rucker Wagner Elberfield Schmutz Dodgers Senators Washington Cleveland Mitchell Bowman Naps Shaw Nationals Hamilton New York Yankees Keating Tigers Boston Redsox Dubue Hall Leonard Sam Crawford Pet Detroit Philadelphia Washington Odode

McInnis Delivers Only Safe Hit in Chicago Victory

Cicotte pitched in wonderful form as Chicago shut out Philadelphia 2 to 0. McInnis singled with one out in the ninth inning, the lone bright moment for the Phillies in the May 20 game.

Shawkey McInnis Philadelphia Cicotte Chicago McIinnis

National League Scores and Next Games

Yesterday results include Pittsburg 7 at Boston 4 0 1 and Chicago 6 at Philadelphia 0 1. New York 5 at Cincinnati 0 0 5. St Louis at Brooklyn . Boston visits Pittsburg while Brooklyn plays St Louis New York travels to Cincinnati Philadelphia hosts Chicago.

MLB Scores From Yesterday

The American League results show Boston 6 Detroit 6 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 4 Washington 4 Cleveland 4 St. Louis 8 New York 0.

Early Nba Matchups List For Week Eight

Ifeago at Philadelphia. St. Louis at New York. Cleveland at Washington. Detroit at Boston.

Ifeago Philadelphia St. Louis New York Cleveland Washington

Basketball Standings and Today’s Matches

In Chicago, standings show Baltimore at 16 and 6, Indianapolis at 13, Kansas City at 11 and 17. Pittsburg trailing. Today’s games feature Kansas City at Baltimore, Indianapolis at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Buffalo, Chicago at Pittsburg.

Brooklyn Kansas City Seconds St. Louis Pet Baltimore Rae Bs Caicobo Ccacie AB Indianapolis Il Brooklyn Kansas City Buffalo Chicago Pittsburg

Rebels Are Whitewashed at Expo Park in 4–0 Loss

Chicago defeated Rebel Oakes and his winded team 4 to 0 at Expo Park as Addie Brennar held the Rebels to three hits. Walter Dickson pitched well for Chicago in a decisive second game of the series.

Rebels Pittsburgh Addie Brennar Chicago Rebel Oakes Exposition Park Brennar Walter Dickson Pai Braves

Orrick Literary Club to Meet Cumberland Dry Goods Nine

A baseball game is arranged for Saturday afternoon at Commercial Field Narrows between the Orrick Literary and Athletic Club and the Cumberland Dry Goods and Nation Company. Orrick, organized since 1902, will field captain Charles A. Mullin and manager Conrad J. Herpich with new player Prickett from near Fairmont, while W. Vaile is touted as a star. The contest starts at 3 o clock.

Orrick Literary and Athletic Club Cumberland Dry Goods and Nation Company Narrows Orrick Dry Charles A. Mullin Conrad J. Herpich Prickett Iron Fairmont W. Vaile

New York Racing Season Opens At Belmont Park

The New York racing season starts today at Belmont Park with meets running through June 6. Jamaica will host races from May 5 to May 26 or 27, with adjustments to allow a program at Piping Rock. Aqueduct Empire City and Saratoga have dates later in the season.

New York New York State Belmont Park Jamaica Piping Rock Aqueduct Empire City Saratoga

Metropolitan Golf Championship Opens in Englewood

In Englewood New Jersey on May 20 the Metropolitan Golf Association began its annual championship tournament at Englewood Country Club. The qualifying round to decide finalists runs today over thirty six holes and the final contest is scheduled for Saturday.

Englewood N. J Metropolitan Golf Association Englewood Country Club

Polo dispute in England shows internal jealousy hampering matches

In a New York dispatch dated May 20, details emerge on English polo tensions reflecting internal jealousy. Lord Wimbourne calls for a national, cooperative challenge to win the international trophy, suggesting current selections may not be the strongest.

New York England Atlantic Lord Wimbourne

Colts win big with fourteen hits and tenacious bunting

The Colts routed Barton 14 runs on 14 hits at South End Park. Captain Schafer went 3 for 3 with a fielding gem and five steals, while Huw Lippold and other Colts stars contributed multi hit performances. Pitching and defense impressed as crowds watched bunting and base stealing shape the game.

Colts Barton South End Park Schafer

Kilbane Faces Chavez in Denver Featherweight Bout

Champion Johnny Kilbane meets Benny Chavez of Trinidad in a fifteen round title fight in Denver. It is the first championship bout here since 1906 when Joe Gans boxed Kid Parker. Also on the program Jack Blackburn versus Gunboat Smith in a six round heavyweight bout.

Denver Cal Johnny Kilbane Benny Chavez Trinidad Joe Gans Kid Parker Philadelphia Jack Blackburn Gunboat Smith

Ohio’s screen law takes effect nationwide miners paid for all coal mined

The new Ohio screen law becomes effective May 20 and requires operators to pay miners for all coal mined. Competing operators in Pennsylvania and Indiana, renewing contracts in Chicago, will still pay only for coal that passes the screen. The law, passed by the Ohio Legislature, faces challenges from operators who argue it is unconstitutionally broad or should be repealed.

Cleveland Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Chicago United Mine Workers

English Speaker to Address Cumberland on Socialism

Mr. Dalton of old England will speak on leading Socialistic questions to day. Meetings planned for Tuesday evening at Virginia and Fifth streets South Cumberland and Wednesday night at Baltimore and Liberty streets. All gatherings begin at 8 o'clock sharp. do, Clayl9-2t

Mr. Dalton Old England Cumberland Virginia Fifth Streets South Cumberland Baltimore Liberty Streets

Opening date tug of war in major leagues

New York report notes National League opponent of later season start while suggesting May 1 as optimal opening to dodge early spring delays. Mentions Jack Coombs readiness, Connie Mack concerns, Yale and Harvard crew shakeups, Oslerizing tennis players, and Lipton yacht discontent with Jack Johnson film contrast.

New York John K. Tener Baseball Powers That Be Jupe Flavius Jack Frost

German Lutheran Confirmation Class of Twenty-Eight

The German Evangelical Lutheran Church on Bedford Street holds confirmation on the Sunday after Ascension May 24 at 10 am. A reunion and praise service are at 7 30 pm. First Holy Communion is on Whit Sunday May 31 at 7 30 pm. The 28 confirmands include Edna May Appel Vera Laverne Beck Naomi Maria S Bonig Carrie May Cowgill Anna Leoda Danner Nellie Virginia Dean Edna Evaline Frost Esther Eba Hammon Anna Margaret Knieriem Eleonora May Krause Mary Belle Long Mildred A E Marean Margaret Elizabeth Miller Johanna Barbara Neumann Rose Marie Ross Sarah Leona Seitz Louise E Trost Mildred Lorine Walsh Carl L Beck Arthur A Borchert Geo Edward C Jordan Herman Hartung Gustave Knieriem Lester Kolb George Ruhl Oscar Wagner Carl Wagner LeRoy Schneider.

Bedford Street Edna May Appel Vera Laverne Beck Naomi Maria S. Bonig Carrie May Cowgill Anna Leoda Danner Nellie George Ruhl Oscar Wagner Carl Wagner LeRoy Schneider

A Roundup of Early 20th Century Trade and Labor Notes

Ohio farmers lead in wool growth while a mail carrier often walks twenty miles daily. Colorado reports convict labor boosting road building. Panama ships about five million coconuts yearly to the U S, Cuba forecasts 2.4 million tons of sugar next year. Mexico counters high living costs by breeding ras for food with white varieties. Dixon Illinois passes a late-night saloon closure ordinance. Cleveland bakers press for eight-hour days and wage increases for shop workers and ovens staff.

Mexico

Meeting in Libby Prison Recounted by Mrs Pickett Widow

Mrs. Gen. George E. Pickett recalls meeting Col William H Lowdermilk in Libby Prison as the “Angel of Libby” who brought comfort to a wounded prisoner. The Libby memory ties to Lowdermilk’s later work in publishing and pensions, highlighting lasting friendship with Pickett and her son.

Mrs. Pickett General Col. Lowdermilk Libby Prison Will H. Lowdermilk Washington ,. C Cumberland George E. Pickett Cosmopolitan General Pickett Pick Libby Willie Sourmilk Little Kentuck Baby Blue Old Kentucky Jane Mr. Tucker William H. Lowdermilk Anglim’s Lowdermilk Lowdermilk & Company James Tanner Pensions

West Virginia Prohibition Enforcement Urged by Blue

Charleston crowd hears Fred Blue state tax commissioner outline the June 30 deadline for the new prohibition law. He warns no mercy for drug stores and carriers, disallows prescriptions as before, and predicts a statewide push to end liquor supply after July 1.

Charleston West Virginia Fred Blue Barlew Theatre I.c

Global corn output and reform efforts highlight 1900s trade

The piece notes 170 million acres grow corn worldwide with 105 million in the United States, stating three quarters of the crop is grown under the American flag. It details a plan by St Louis United Railways and city officials for universal transfers, submitted to Judge Grimm. It also covers a militant civic surge by over 4,000 licensed newsboys, elderly job programs in Cleveland, and a San Francisco cigar home industry league promoting union-made products and business support.

United States St. Louis United Railways Company City Law Department Grimm Circuit Court Union Cigar Manufacturers’ Home Industry League San Francisco

Local visitors and graduates noted in Pittsburg area

Miss Vernica Callaghan and sister Mrs. Louis Neid visited in Pittsburg yesterday. Zach Laney and Miss Mildred Laney attended Chevy Chase Seminary graduation in Washington Monday night where Margaret Louise Laney also graduated with another student. Capt D T Lichliter and Mrs Lichliter returned to 25 North Mechanic Street after three weeks in Bathmore on Relief Department relief work with the Western Maryland Railway. Mrs H H Orndorff of Cumberland returned home after visiting Baltimore.

Vernica Callaghan South Prospect Street Connellsville Louis Neid Frostburg Pittsburg Zach Laney Vance Laney Mildred Laney Chevy Chase Seminary Washington Margaret Louise Laney D. T. Lichliter Bathmore

Democratic State Convention Edges Blease Delegates

In Columbia on May 20 the Democratic State Convention convenes with Blease delegates in the minority. The convention will consider primary reform as part of its agenda.

Blease Columbia

Tire Factory Sales Offer Mayhem in Dayton Ad

Auto tire ad from Dayton Ohio lists factory price tires with tubes at varied sizes and prices. Non skid tires add fifteen percent, red tubes slightly higher. Offers five percent discount for full payment, C O D on ten percent deposit, mentions Sept A as date.

Tire Factories Sales Co Sept. A Dayton Ohio

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