Braves Captain Evers Sees Quick Comeback From Injury
Troy New York May 21 Captain Evers of the Braves reports from home that his ankle injury is healing. He expects a Boston return by week end or early next week with about three weeks more rest required. He praises the team spirit and predicts the Braves will rise in the pennant race once pitchers return to form.
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Baker Helps Easton Win Over Chestertown in Sizable Crowd
Easton defeated Chestertown 7 to 3 at home led by Frank Baker who covered the third sack and starred with three hits including two doubles. Dodson hit a home run for Easton as the crowd gathered for the season’s largest turnout. Umpire Norman Baker presided.
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Hagerstown Blue Ridge Team Pilot Joe Laughlin
In Hagerstown on May 21 the Blue Ridge team under manager Joe Laughlin reports fourteen players in camp. He, formerly of Cumberland, leads catchers J D Hevener Jr and others from Atlantic City Philadelphia and Martinsburg with several ex- league players shaping the roster for the coming season.
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Tabernacle
Biederwolf
Joe Laughlin
Cumberland
Raleigh
Titchers
J. D. Hevener, Jr
Atlantic City
G. J. Gehringer
Philadelphia
Charles J. Long
Mainline
Walter Herrell
John Berry
Arthur “Casey” Dolan
Hamilton
Joe Sharp
Wilmington
Katsy Dean
Martinsburg
John Burkner
Scranton
Jimmie Hastings
Monk Walters
Hubert T. Lewis
ODay Nears Umpire Move to Federal League
Chicago May 21 Henry ODay veteran umpire and former National League manager has nearly joined the Federal League umpire staff. James A Gilmore says terms are reached on all proposals except salary which should be settled soon. Gilmore plans may release two current umpires over complaints. ODay managed the Chicago Club last season.
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Jackson to Play Blast Base for Cleveland
Cleveland Ohio May 21 The Cleveland American League team shifts Jackson to first base to boost hitting. Elmer Smith will pinch hit and play right field. Walter Barbare replaces Wambagauss at third base as part of strengthening the lineup.
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Harvard Crew May Meet Poughkeepsie Winner
Cambridge Mass May 21 The Harvard varsity eight would race Yale in the annual New London contest next month then meet the Poughkeepsie regatta winner and Western eights in San Francisco if they win. Crimson management will cover all expenses.
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Rain Causes Postponement Of Midland Frostburg Game
Heavy rain postponed the Midland versus Frostburg contest that had been protested and ordered to be replayed. The South End park City League game between Western Maryland Railroad and Old Town Road yesterday was also postponed and will be played late next week.
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Colts Aim to Trim McGuires Giants in Preview Game
Col. Nelson Ussler, Cumberland Colts manager, hopes for good weather to win several games as McGuires Giants visit for a hard fought contest. Ussler plans to start Price or Markwood with Price limited by an arm injury and Markwood likely to pitch. Lippold handles backstop. McGuire has not named his batteries yet.
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New Sheephead Bay Velodrome Opens for Cycle Races
New York May 21 The Sheepshead Bay Velodrome opens tomorrow as the first large track in the city for bicycle and motorcycle races. War in Europe kept the sport quiet but the facility has secured top sprinters and pacers for the meetings, and the entire track is canvas covered to race rain or shine.
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New England Intercollegiate Championships At MIT
Large meet brings together track and field athletes from major New England colleges at MIT for trials and finals. Runners jumpers weight throwers compete as eliminations narrow field and scoring decisions determine the champion.
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Publication Order in Henderson Divorce Case
The Circuit Court for Allegany County Maryland orders Lydia E. Henderson to publish this notice against Charles G. Henderson in Cumberland news. The suit seeks a divorce a vinculo matrimoni based on adultery with speakers to appear by June 21 to show cause why a decree should not be granted.
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Pittsburgh Beats New York in Series Opener 6 to 2
In New York May 21 Pittsburgh won the first game of the series 6 to 2. Perritt exited in the second. Schupp struggled, boosting Pittsburgh runs. Carey stole home in the eighth. Adams held New York steady, with a two-base error by Wagner helping one run. Meyers left with a split finger. Doyle returned but McGraw lost him. Batteries Adams Gibson and Perritt Schupp Ritter Smith Meyers.
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Reds Wallop Alexander in Philadelphia Lose 6 to 2
Cincinnati battered pitcher Alexander as Philadelphia fell 6 to 2. Becker and Cravath homered in the fourth inning for the Phillies, Dale held Cincinnati mostly in check except for that frame, Stock injured with an ankle sprain, Bryne subbed in. Batteries: Dale and Doomn for Philadelphia, Alexander and B Killifer for Cincinnati.
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Schultz Blunder Decides Brooklyn Loss to St Louis
Brooklyn falls 3 to 1 as Schultz errs on a grounder in the first inning allowing St Louis to score. Hyatt belts a two run double to cap the rally after Dolan advances on a close play. Stengel and Wheat later tally Brooklyn’s lone run.
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Cubs Hold Their Ground In Boston Ball Game
Chicago improved its hold on second place by beating Boston 4 to 2 as Hughes struck out 11. Cubs broke open in the seventh with Zimmerman double a walk and Magee muff of Kniseley’s long fly. Phelan and Maranville featured in the field for Chicago.
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C. G. League Week Schedule Highlights
This week in the C. and G. League features Lonaconing visiting Cumberland and Midland at Piedmont on Saturday. Sunday brings Frostburg at Cumberland and Piedmont at Midland with all teams competing at home and away.
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Schedule Highlights From Today's NBA Matchups
The card features Philadelphia at Detroit, Washington at Cleveland, New York at St. Louis, and Boston at Chicago. New York leads St. Louis 4 to 2 as rain postponements affect other games.
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Sports Matchups and Scores Across Cities
Baltimore plays Pittsburgh while Brooklyn faces Chicago Newark meets Kansas City Buffalo hosts St Louis Buffalo 11 St Louis 1 indicates a scoring line or standings note from the era
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New York Defeats St Louis 4 to 2 in Seven-Hit Game
New York hitters collected seven hits off three pitchers to beat St. Louis 4 to 2. Three runs in the first inning gave the visitors the lead that the home team could not erase. Batteries Warhop and Nunabaker for St. Louis. Weisman Perryman and Severoid played for New York.
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Blue Ridge League Adopts Schedule and Umpire List
The Blue Ridge league officials met in Hagerstown to adopt a schedule and appoint umpires W B McAtee Eugene Henks of Chambersburg and L B Glatts. They also set grandstand receipts policy and salary rules extending to June 3 with a $800 cap after that date for 13 players.
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Eugene Henks
Chambersburg
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Martinsburg
John H. Bateman
Hanover
Charles Weinberg
Gettysburg
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Chas. Nichols
John Mirely
F. K. Schmidt
Frederick
Blues Beat Groom and Herbert in St. Louis Game
St. Louis received 6 hits and 1 run while Buffalo rammed 17 hits for 11 runs. Ford Gedient held St. Louis to scattered hits. Batteries listed: Ford Bedient Blair Allen Groom Herbert Hartley.
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Martinsburg to Have Strong Aggregation This Year
Martinsburg, W Va May 21. The town expects a strong squad with Finney Kelly Zach ary Morris Shipley and Gray returning. Shipley recovers from an appendicitis operation and aims to make the team. Prospects include five or six new men likely to prove valuable. Hoffecker Setton Gray Kelly Buckley Greene and Smith form a solid pitching staff for the Martinsburg Champions.
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