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Newspaper

Cumberland Press

Location

Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1914

Page

8

Frostburg at Coney Colts Go 10 Barton

The Cumberland and George's Creek League schedules Frostburg at Lonaconing with a Barton trip tomorrow. A special car leaves 1 o'clock from Baltimore and Centre streets for Cumberland. Frostburg travels unchanged. Coneyites defend third place as they meet Frostburg, while Barton trains hard hoping to topple Russler's Braves. Managers Dillon and McKenty express confidence in new players and mound choices.

Cumberland Barton Frostburg Lonaconing George's Creek Fearry Baltimore Centre Streets Bartonites Russler Dye Braves Manerer Russler Hump Marean Schriver Markwood Col. Dillin Defrona Manarer McKenty Coneyites Tonaconing Coney Boys Demons Dillon Colley Matt Slab McKenty McKentyites

Pirates Narrowly Beat Dodgers 5–4 in Closest Shootout

Yesterday in major league play Fred Clarke's Pirates edged the Brooklyn Dodgers 5 to 4 in a tense game lasting into the ninth inning. Wilbur Cooper pitched for Pittsburgh while Nap Rucker started for Brooklyn, with Ragan and R. Wagner finishing for the Dodgers.

Pirates Dodgers Pitbourg Fred Clarke Brooklyn Dodgers Wilbur Cooper Nap Rucker Nap Pittsburg

Steel Company Team Challenges City Commercial Champions

The Cumber lad Steel Company baseball squad has challenged the Iland Dry Loe Notion Co J. C. Orrick & Sons Co and the Eddy Press to a game or series to decide the city’s commercial championship. The manager has previously tried outreach but received no replies and now demands a match. Communications should be addressed to Dan Deffinbaugh at 27 North Mechanic Street.

Cumberlad Steel Company Iland Dry Loe Notion Co J. C. Orrick & Sons Co Eddy Press Steel Company Nine Dan Deffinbaugh North Mechanic Street

Commission to discuss Frostburg Midland protest at Frostburg

The Cumberland and Georges Creek League Commission will meet at the St. Cloud Hotel Frostburg at 8 o clock tonight to discuss the protested game between Frostburg and Midland played last Saturday. Other routine matters will be disposed of by the commission.

the Cumberlands and Georges Creek League St. Cloud Hotel Frostburg Midland

Pittsburgh Pitchers Duel Ends With Falkenberg Victory

In a tight game at Pittsburgh yesterday Fred Walker held his own against Falkenberg of the Indianapolis Federals. Final score 4 to 3 in favor of Falkenberg as breaks favored the latter and drew a large crowd.

Pittsburgh Fred Walker Falkenberg Indianapolis Federal

Paradise Wins Doubleheader in Maryland Baseball

Paradise defeats Pat Grimes Stars in a Sunday doubleheader in Midland Maryland scoring 31 27 in the first game and 14 8 in the second Star William Hill stars with three homers across both games as Paradise bats and pitching overpower Grimes. First game score by innings shows Paradise dominant in late frames. Second game features Grimes and Paradise collects hits and errors with Paradise taking the nightcap 8 6. An unrelated ice cream ad and sale notice follow, promoting National Standard Ice Cream.

Midland Paradise Pat Grimes Stars William Hill

National League Yesterday Scores and Today’s Matchups

Yesterday’s results include Brooklyn over Pittsburgh and New York over Chicago with several ties. Today Brooklyn visits Pittsburgh, New York travels to Chicago, Boston hosts St Louis, Philadelphia plays Cincinnati.

Pittsburg Brooklyn Chicago New York Philadelphia Cincinnati Boston Eees Louis

Baseball Standings and Today’s Games

American League games listed with records Washington ten to Detroit Philadelphia six to St. Louis Chicago one to New York Cleveland eight to Boston. Today Detroit plays at Washington St. Louis hosts Philadelphia Chicago at New York and Cleveland visits Boston.

Washington Detroit Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago New York Cleveland Boston Washington Wee Moston Wen Eenee St. Lou's Sess Chicago Oxen

Federal League Scores and Scheduled Games

Yesterday's results show Indianapolis 0.5 over Pittsburg 0.6 and Baltimore 0.4 up on St. Louis 0.6 with Chicago 0.4 defeating Brooklyn. Kansas City vs Buffalo with a ten inning game ended 16 to 13. Indianapolis at Pittsburg and St. Louis at Baltimore led next matchups.

Indianapolis Pittsburg Baltimore St. Louis Chicago Brooklyn Kansas City Buffalo

Pitcher from Browns Debuts After Bench Time

The Pitcher clan of the St. Louis Browns finally saw action yesterday as he pitched the last two innings against the Athletics. He allowed three hits, issued one walk, and struck out one batter in a brief appearance.

Clan St. Louis Browns Athletics

Representative Neely Presents Resolutions on Judge Dayton

Confidence resolutions from Rep Neely and the Pres ton and Haylor County Bar Associations praise Judge Alston G. Dayton. Both sets of resolutions were referred to the committee on rules for consideration and action.

Neely Preston Haylor County Alston G. Dayton Dayton

Chumbo Bobs Sports Talk Highlights Early Summer Headlines

New York report notes American jockeys in Mexico enjoy improving conditions as races begin at Belmont Park. Windsor Ontario Jockey Club receives 49 nominations across ten stakes this season, the largest entry list in club history. Midlothian Country Club adopts new handicapping for medal play. Branch Rickey discusses player development and Browns success. Belmont Park to open inner field to the public on race Saturdays. Detroit football recall praises Jennings seed and sprinting players on the squad.

Windsor Ont Jockey Club Canada United States Sports Ad Pastime Committee Midlothian Country Club Chicago Belmont Park New York

Sailor Pet Roskey Faces George Chip in Vernon Bout

In Vernon California on May 26 Sailor Pet Roskey meets George Chip in a one round bout this evening. At Milwaukee Willie Ritchie weighs around 128 pounds for a ten round bout with Charlie White about 133 pounds. The Chicago area event drew large ticket sales described as the biggest pugilistic attraction in years. In Brooklyn Johnny Howard faces Frank Baker in a Navy title bout and Jack Denning meets Tammany Madden in a ten round card at the Sporting Club.

Vernon Cal Sailor Petroskey George Chip Milwaukee Wis Willie Ritchie Charlie White Ritchie White White Chicago Brooklyn N. Y Johnny Howard Frank Baker Navy Jack Denning New York Tammany Madden Sporting Club of

Cresaptown baseball opens season against Western Maryland shops team

Cresaptown started its season before a good crowd but lost 15 to 6 to a strong shop team composed of workers from the Western Maryland shops Ridgeley. Hayes Robinette and F. Fisher pitched for Cresaptown, while Homer Robinette pitched for the shop team. McKenzie caught for Cresaptown and W Shaffer for the visitors as heavy hitting by the shop team led to the defeat.

Cresaptown Western Maryland Ridgeley Hayes Robinette F. Fisher Cresaptown Boys Homer Robinette Hayes McKenzie W. Sha

Mountain Conference Annex Meeting Set at Bedford Street Church

The Mountain Conference of the Maryland Synod of the Lutheran Church will hold an annex meeting tomorrow evening at Bedford Street German Lutheran Church. At 8 o clock there will be addresses on Our Conference. Rev. M. L. Enders will discuss The Present Strength and Work. Rev. F. H. Crissman and Rev. C. F. Bergner will speak on The Future.

Mountain Conference Maryland

Red Letter Day at S. and H. premium parlor

Tomorrow is Red Letter Day with 10 free stamps at the S. and H. premium parlor. Gross Bros.' Dept. Store on the third floor promotes the event with a lawn fete by the D. A. R. at the Potomac Club tonight where National-Standard Ice Cream will be served exclusively.

Gross Bros.’ Dept Potomac Club

Detroit vaudeville comic touts baseball dreams in May article

The piece profiles Highie Jennings from Detroit promoting a Detroit obsessed take on the World Series. It also notes praise for Burns and Kavanaugh, doubts about Cobb, and reflections on Johnson’s speed and intellect as a pitcher, plus Cincinnati Reds hopes and a jab about local ice cream pricing.

Coal firm to add 1000 kw gas engine unit in Fairmont

Consolidation Coal Company will spend over 100000 dollars to add a 1000 kilowatt gas engine unit to its central power plant in Fairmont to augment Monongahela Valley Traction Company power. The unit, to be delivered by Sept 9 and erected by early October, will ensure consistent current for the traction system, even in low water conditions at the Jayenne plant.

Fairmont W. Va Monongahela Valley Traction Company Consolidation Coal Company Traction Company Jayenne Hutchinson

Pratt Is Batting Star Of Contest

Pitcher Pennock of the Athletics struck out 12 and fanned every St Louis hitter once except Pratt. Pratt, Brown's crack second baseman and noted hitter, doubled twice, added a single, and drew a base on balls in four plate appearances, batting a thousand for the day.

Bobby Veach Sam Crawford Cobb Sam Pennock Athletics Bt. Louis Pratt

Estate of missing man settled in Maryland

Mrs. Kate B W Kinsell of Big Pool received letters of administration in Hagerstown for her husband Martes Kinsell who vanished in December seven years prior. He owned real estate at Big Pool and a Hancock bank account and drew a Civil War pension that had accumulated during his absence. It is believed he was murdered and his body discarded in the Potomac after a large cash roll was seen. searches failed to recover his remains.

Kate B. W Kinsell Big Pool Hagerstown Martes Kinsell Kinsell Hancock Potomac River

Automobile Licenses List From Ravenscroft to Frostburg

Motor license entries show owners and car makes in Maryland towns from Ravenscroft Oakland to Frostburg Cumberland. Vehicles include Maxwell Willys Ford Cadillac and Buick with license numbers 9747-W 9760-D 8761-Cl 9767-EP 9768-JF.

W. Ravenscroft Oakland Maxwell D. A. Benson Frostburg

Ladies to Remember at McMullen Bros Big Thursday

The notice urges readers to visit McMullen Brothers between 10 and noon for a big event. It claims telephone orders won’t count and promotes frozen dainties from two large factories making NATIONAL STANDARD ICE CREAM the clean kind.

McMullen Maude

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