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Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

7

Colts Schedule Set With Diverse Outsiders For Busy Month

Manager Russler announces Cumberland has seventeen games planned for May and June with fourteen at home. The slate includes Grafton West Virginia, Altoona Pennsylvania, Martinsburg Hagerstown and Tri City League foes plus three extra league dates in Lonaconing and Barton. A Pittsburg Collegians series is set for July and talks pursue Fredericksburg and Filipinos as possible opponents.

Theodore Damm Russler Colts Cumberland Grafton W. Va McGuire Midlandites Arrow Phoenix Club Altoona Martinsburg Frosthare South End Park Barton le Ace Hagerstown Midland Lonaconing Wrestburg West Virginia Clarksburg Runsler Rice Shriver Crafton Frederick Pittsburg Queen City

Leachs Comeback and Boxing Promoters Spotlighted

The article recalls Leachross the New York dentist making about 36009 in 1910 through frugality and promoter sponging, his Wall Street loss of 40000, and his vow to recover. It also notes Cross returning to form with big purses, and profiles on Coffroth publicizing fair pricing and careers in fight promotion.

New York Leach Ross Wall Street Cross Sunny Jim Coffroth San Francisco New York State Jim Kennedy Frisco Supreme Court

Grafton lineup named for tomorrow's Colts game

Late word lists Grafton infield and outfield positions for the South End Park test against the Colts. Quinn is third, Hall first, Smith left, Keener center, Powell second, Tatterback right, New man short, Stutter catcher, Wyskoff pitcher.

Grafton Colts South End Park Quinn Hall Smith Keener Powell

Harpers Ferry Light and Power Co Wins 20 Year Franchise

Brunswick Town Council grants the Harpers Ferry Light and Power Co a 20 year franchise. Mayor Horiie opposed while all five councilmen supported. The company will pay Brunswick about $1,000 annually for the franchise rights.

Harpers Ferry Light and Power Co Brunswick Horiie

Barton Braves Drubbed by McGuire's Mighty Midlandites

McGuire's Mighty Midlandites routed Barton 12 to 0 at Midland Athletic Park. Wild West Brown pitched effectively for Midland, while Dye and Footen failed to stop the barrage as Barton managed only three innings of hitless resistance. Williams led Midland with three hits in four at bats and Williams, Brown, and Footen contributed offensively. Davis's squad struggled as miscommunication over game time led to a lopsided defeat.

McGuire Midlandites Barton Braves Midlan Athletic Park Jim Davis Murray Davis Southpaw Dye Bartonites Midland Dye Footen Bradley Barton Brown Willow Williams McGuirties P Thy Bae Midland AB Kyles M. Metz Riggins Shearer Nolan Schombert Footence Furst Quinn

PiratesTake Second straight In 4 1 Win Over Braves

At Forbes Field Pittsburgh defeated the Boston Braves 4 to 1 in the final game of the series. Luque vs Cooper on the mound, five Pirate hits to six for Boston, about 2,000 in attendance, Carey ejected after disputing a call.

Pittsburgh Forbes Field Buccaneers Boston Braves Pitecher Luque Wilbur Cooper Fred Clarke Bostonese Forbes Max Carey Bryan

Senators Hold Cleveland to 0 as Johnson Dominates

Washington completed a 5 to 0 win over Cleveland to sweep the series and tighten its grip in the American League pennant race while Philadelphia fell to Chicago. Walter Johnson pitched shutout innings as the Senators silenced the visitors.

Washington Cleveland Philadelphia Chicago Walter Johnson Senators

Rebels edge Chifeds in 11 innings at Exposition Park

In a tense 11 inning Federal League duel at Exposition Park Pittsburg, 1200 fans saw the Rebels defeat the Chicago Federals 6 to 5 in the final session after two men were down. Barger Henderson and Knetzer pitched for the Rebels while Watson and McGuire threw for the Chifeds in a game noted for its standout defensive plays.

Pittsburg Exposition Park Rebels Chicago Federals Barger Henderson Knetzer Watson McGuire Chifeds

Colts Look to Rally Against Grafton After Clarksburg Win

The Colts, led by manager Russler, aim to ride a winning streak with two or more games weekly. Pitcher Gin Rice reports strong form and is expected to start against Grafton, while Shriver and Hughie Markwood may also see mound action soon.

Kussler Gin Rice Grafton Gin Shriver Colts Russler Hughie Markwood Tughie Marky

Doyle Dominates Giants Victory with Three Hits

Larry Doyle, the Giants star second baseman, went 3-for-5 with a run in a win over Cincinnati fueled by timely hitting. He contributed defensively with one putout, four assists, and a double play.

New York Giants Cincinnati Larry Doyle Giants Doyle

Pitcher Shines as Buffalo Drops St Louis 2 1

In Buffalo on May 21 Edgar Willett held the Detroit star and the Federals to five hits but allowed two in one inning which decided the game. Russell Ford pitched steadily for Buffalo, yielding eight hits to St Louis but keeping them scattered as the 2 to 1 victory stood.

St. Louis Brooklyn Dolan Allen Pfeiffer Robinson Griner Cards Buffalo Edgar Wilett Detroit Star Buffalo Federals Russell Ford

Feds’ success sparks talk of recognition in baseball

The piece notes continued Federal League strength unsettling organized baseball. Managers claim the Feds have the game on the defensive while many O B managers avoid interviews. Feds’ appealing style pleases fans though fears grow over impact on Class AA minor leagues.

New York Feds O. B Federals

Outfielder Hoban of Midland Team Injures His Ankle

Midland report says Mike Hoban left fielder for the Midland nine injured his ankle sliding into first base in practice. Doctor Moldsworth orders rest. two to three weeks hoped for return. Hoban joined Midland after Frostburg release and has been praised for fielding and hitting.

Hoban Midland Mike Hoban J. ©. Moldsworth Mike Frostburg McGuire

Hans Lobert Integral for Phillies in Loss to Cubs

Baseball critics hail Hans Lobert as a major asset for the Phillies. In a game against the Cubs he went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and two stolen bases, contributing strongly despite the defeat.

Hans Lobert Phillies Cubs Lobert

National League Scores From Yesterday

Baseball roundup reports NL results with Pittsburgh edging Boston 4 to 3 and Philadelphia defeating New York 5 to 2 while Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 5 to 2 and St Louis won against?

Games Today Highlight Key MLB Matchups

Philadelphia visits Pittsburg New York plays St Louis Brooklyn faces Cincinnati and Boston meets Chicago. Top teams clash as the schedule features four road trips and potential league standings impact.

Philadelphia Pittsburg New York St. Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati Boston Chicago Kansas City Indianapolis Buffalo Baltimore

Baseball scores and tonight's AL matchups summarized

Yesterday's results include Detroit 3 Boston 9 and Chicago 7 St Louis 59 percent. Tonight Detroit meets Philadelphia while St Louis faces Washington. Cleveland plays New York and Chicago visits Boston with multiple other matchups listed.

Detroit Boston Chicago Philadelphia Washington Cleveland New York St St. Louis Detroitee Washington - Poee Philadelphia Coed Louis Boston Peon Eee Chicago Cuesane Cleveland Ree

Two Seek Divorce For Desertion In Separate Suits

Goldie D. Moffatt sues for divorce from Robert Moffatt citing desertion with O. H. Bruce as attorney. He alleges treachery and a chair injury. John W. Coughenour seeks divorce from Ada R. Coughenour via Whiting & Eppler.

Goldie D. Moffatt Robert Moffat O. H. Bruce Shad John W. Coughenour Ada R. Coughenour Whiting &. Eppler

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