Reasons for Athletics Bailout and Attendance Decline in Youngstown
The article argues the Athletics lose money due to lack of interest and poor promotion at the Philadelphia park. It cites World Series seating disputes and speculators influencing ticket sales, plus Eddie Col- Rood Nunn and Frank Takers opting out. Temperance talks and Knights of Columbus events are blamed for souring fans, while team performance dampens crowds. The piece fears a tough financial season ahead.
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Frank Takers
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Youngstown
Frostburg Plans Big Show Against Cumberland Colts
Frostburg shows strong plans for a big day at South End Park as they face the Cumberland Colts tomorrow. Manager Russler sticks with Lefty Smith as the star pitcher and catching duties, while Spates may start Khmling or Dye with Cooley behind the plate. Weather and crowds loom large as fans travel by chartered cars to watch the game.
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Dye
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Frank Dillmeyer Tops Pennsylvania Trap Contest
Frank Dillmeyer led the Northumberland County trap shoot in Pennsylvania with 171 of 175 targets. Newcomb was second, hitting 170, as the event drew local marksmen from the area.
Gerstell High Gun at Elkins Event
At Elkins West Virginia May 22 the second annual registered tournament saw Gerstell of Braxton Maryland high with 146 out of 150 in the Elkins Gun Choir event followed by 25 straight targets. Phil Me of Fairmont was second with 145 and A C Collett of Elkins third. In the professional class Tay of Fairmont led with 141, White of Pittsburgh second with 89 and McGuire of New Haven third. The next big event is the West Virginia Shoot at Fairmont June 22 23.
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County Home a Place of Beauty
Cumberland Md May 22 Editor The Press Under the efficient management of Mr W E Thompson steward of the Allegany County Home the farm is a picture of beauty and cleanliness With spring the men are at work white wash paint and the grounds bloom Visitors are welcome and the institution is praised as the best managed healthful home of its kind in the state
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Lecture on The Church in Maryland During Colonial Days
James W. Thomas, an Allegany County attorney and Maryland history expert, spoke to Emmanuel Episcopal Parish Men's Club on the church in colonial Maryland. About 200 people attended with special guests from Brotherhood of St. George's Mount Savage and Robert Pollock as president. John Ik Edwards, County School Superintendent, presided. after the address a smoker and refreshments followed.
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Baseball and Ring Gossip Across the Nation
The article surveys major league standings and individual performers. It notes the Braves’ continued victories without Evers, the Pirates’ chase in Pittsburgh, Kansas City in the A L pennant race, and surprising Cowboys in the AA. It highlights Kooh’s two no hit games, New Bedford’s Whale and Tip Tops rosters, Mays’ strong minor league hitting, Donovan’s wager with Joe Jackson, Peckinpaugh and Boone’s Yankee pace, Carrigan’s 20 man roster on the Western trip, Sunday’s evangelism site at Baltimore, and boxing plans for Chip versus Clabby or Gibbons along with Williams versus Miller and the status of Al McCoy and other fighters.
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John O'Brien
Arlie Latham
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Yankees
Joe Jackson
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Truth Saves Slim Caldwell 50 Bones
Sim Caldwell Yankee pitcher reduced a fine by telling Frank Chance the truth about a late night hotel sighting. Chance hired a private detective. Caldwell later read the report to players. Chance joked that honesty saved $50, adding a dig about costs for fibbing.
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Slim
New York
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Westernport Sod Busters Ready for Region Play
Westernport Maryland May 22 The Young Sod Busters organize to meet any second team in the George's Creek region. Members include William Reeves catcher Maria Wilson Thomas Clise James Cris pitchers William Wilson first base Renzie Keller second base Fay Dando J Dimpler third base Jat Clise right field Dubois Jones center John Sigler James Footen left field Michael Mayhew Joe Driscoll. Thomas Lise Westernport Md is manager and communications should be addressed to him or phone 231 W.
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Theorge
Beall High Track Meet Postponed to June
Wet grounds forced postponement of the Frostburg track meet hosted by Beall High School. Maryland, West Virginia and Pennsylvania high school representatives will participate in the rescheduled event.
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Beall High School
Maryland
West Virginia
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Yale Freshman Newell Garfield Emerges as Pitcher
Newell Garfield, grandson of the late President Garfield, starts as pitcher for Yale's freshman team. He also showed speed by winning a class basketball race all winter, signaling versatility in athletics.
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National Tonight's Schedule and Yesterday's Scores
Today features St Louis at Brooklyn, Pittsburgh at New York, Chicago at Boston, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Chicago beat Boston 3 to 2 yesterday. other games were postponed due to rain.
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Pittsburgh
New York
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Cincinnati
Philadelphia
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Washington
Cleveland
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Cubs Nose Out the Braves in Pitchers’ Battle
Chicago edged Boston 3 to 2 in the second game of the series. Rudolph pitched for Chicago against Lavender for Boston in a close game. A muff by Connolly in the fourth allowed two Chicago runs with two out, while Boston scored two in the eighth on a walk, Connolly’s two base hit, and a single. Batteries Lavender and Archer for Chicago with Rudolph and Tragesser for Boston, Whaling and Gowdy.
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Chicago
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Tragesser
Davis-Elkins College football schedule announced for fall
Elkins West Virginia May 22 Unusual interest surrounds the Davis Elkins college football season as most of last year’s squad returns and new players from high schools and other colleges join. The schedule lists games against Linsly Institute Bethany Glenville Belington Philippi Marietta Ohio Morgantown Wesleyan Clarksburg and Bethany with a final home date against Wesleyan.
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W. Va
Davis-Elkins College
Linsly Institute
Wheeling
Bethany College
Bethany
Glenville
Belington H
Marietta
Broadday
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Morgantown
Marshall
Clarksburg
W. & J Wesleyan
Wesleyan
La Salle to Clash With Keyser Prep at South End Park
La Salle meets Keyser Preparatory in a return game at South End Park on Tuesday afternoon. La Salle leads Western Maryland after taking the series from A C H and beating Keyser 5 3 at Keyser, a win that could clinch the title. Entler will start for La Salle with Cole behind the plate, while Keyser likely fields Montgomery and Taylor as battery.
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Chicago and Boston Play Longest Game of the Season
Chicago defeated Boston 3 to 2 in 17 innings in a marathon game. Faber secured his seventh straight win as Mays faltered in the 17th. Weaver doubled Quinlan was hit by a pitch Behalk beat out a hit and Daly batted for Faber driving in the winning run.
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Tigers Beaten as Slugfest in Detroit Swatfest
In Detroit on May 22 Philadelphia won a high scoring game 11 to 7 over Detroit. Dauss pitched seven innings before Cavet relieved him. Schang drove in the go ahead run with a sacrifice fly and Lajoie added a key single. Cavet, Baker and Shawkey pitched for Philadelphia with Boland Dauss Cavet and Baker for Detroit.
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Browns Defeat Yankees In Ninth Inning Rally
In St. Louis on May 22 a ninth inning rally lifted the Browns to a 5 to 4 win over the Yankees. Batteries Loudermilk Perryman and Agnew for St Louis and Fischer Sweeney for New York.
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Cameras and Films Advertised at West Side Pharmacy
A compact ad lists cameras and films in all sizes for sale at West Side Pharmacy, signaling a broad inventory and promotional emphasis for shoppers.
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C. G. C. League Weekend Schedule
Saturday games include Lonaconing at Cumberland, Midland at Piedmont, and Frostburg at Cumberland. Sunday Piedmont plays Midland.
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Piedmont
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Rebels Beat Terrapins In Wet Weather Encounter
In a rain soaked game Pittsburgh defeats Maryland as 800 fans watch. Players Quinn Jacklitsch Rogge Berry contribute as the Rebels extend their edge over the Terrapins amid an unsettled sky and slick field conditions.
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Rebels
Terrapins
Newark Has Edge On St. Louis Fielders
New York won 4 to 3 over St. Louis yesterday aided by four fielding errors by the locals. Falkenberg and Plank pitched well but received little support as batteries Falkenberg Raranen Plank Chapman.
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ST. Louis
New York
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Plank
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Chapman
Hendrix Shines on Mound and at Bat in Chicago Victory
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 9 to 2 as Hendrix blanked the visitors except for the first inning. He led the attack with a triple and a home run, contributing on both sides of the field while Seaton suffered the loss. Batteries: Seaton Finneran Simon for Brooklyn and Hendrix Wil.
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Hendrix
Brooklyn
Seaton
Kruger's Willow Lifts Kansas City to 8 3 Win
Art Kruger starred with four runs on three singles and a double as Kansas City defeated Buffalo 8 to 3. Schultz allowed ten hits in five innings before Ehmke relieved in the sixth, with Blair and Allen pairing for Kansas City and Cullop, Main and Brown for Buffalo.
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Art Kruger
Buffalo
Schulz
Ehmke
Schultz
Blair
Allen
Main
Brown
Harry Lord Signs With Buffalo Feds
Buffalo New York May 22 Harry Lord former Chicago star infielder will wear a Buffalo Federal League uniform shortly as a free agent. He was due to arrive yesterday and join the team at Kansas City. the deal was closed last night.
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