Oldfield and Thompson Spark Pittsburgh Spectacle Plans
Pittsburgh May 28 Barney Oldfield and aviator De Lloyd Thompson plan a record breaking program at Brunets Island events. Oldfield targets a track record as crowds await the daring pair with multiple stunts including a loop the loop and aerial maneuvers alongside Oldfield in a Fiat Clone and a Christie.
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Pittsburgh
Barney Old
Larence J. Bennett
Thompson
Indianapolis
Pitts
Oldfield Land
Lloyd Thompson
Trunots
Nett
Estern
Pennsylvania
Oldfield
Christie
Brunets Island
Tutrenid
Pittshburghers
Lincoln Beachey
Calhoun's Timely Single Wins Ten Inning Game
In Midland the Peppers beat the Frostburg Demons 5 4 in ten innings. Calhoun delivered a late single driving in Glasson for the deciding run as Midland edges Frostburg in a tense extra frame. Snyder pitched well for Midland, limiting Demons to eight hits amid a tight defensive battle.
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Calhoun
Peppers
Demons
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburgh 6 to 2 in Shutout Showing
Dell pitched shutout ball for Brooklyn as they beat Pittsburgh 6 to 2. The winning runs came in the sixth on Sterel's single after Viox fumbled and a wild throw, with Wheat's grounder and Myers' hit. Carey Johnston Daubert and Myers starred on defense with three double plays. Batteries Dell Miller Cooper Gibson.
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Dell
Pittsburgh
Sterel
Viox
Wheat
Myers
Cooper
Carey
Johnston
Daubert
Eevee Sd
Pittaburgh
Dell and Miller
Cooper and Gibson
Phillies Take Early Lead In 8 3 Victory Over Chicago
Philadelphia built a big early lead in the first two innings and held on to defeat Chicago 8 to 3. Saier hit a homer and a triple with a double in four at bats, Cravath added a first inning homer driving in two runs. Batteries Mayer and Killifer for Philadelphia Vaughn Lavender Cheney Adams and Archer for Chicago.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
Saier
Cravath
Mayer
Killifer
Vaughn
Lavender
Cheney
Adams
Archer
Cincinnati Beats Boston to Tie Series at Six Runs
Cincinnati defeated Boston 6 to 0 in Boston as Dale pitched shutout ball for the Reds. The outcome left Cincinnati tied with Boston in the series at two wins, one loss, and one tie, with two Braves pitchers fanning batters in the ninth.
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Cincinnati
Braves
Dale
Sve
Dooin
Hughes
Whaling
Tragesser
Getz and Lowe to Box at Frostburg June 3
Frostburg Md May 28 The Frostburg Athletic Club presents the fifth carnival at Eleanor Hall on Thursday evening June 3. The main bout features Joe Getz of Johnstown Pa and Tommy Lowe of Washington Dc in a ten round middleweight match. A five round prelim has Raymond McMullen Eckhart meeting Chase Midland, with Kid Raymond Cumberland and Kid Taylor Eckhart in another five round bout.
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Tommy Lowe
Frostburg
Frostburg Athletic Club
Eleanor Hall
Johnstown
Washington, D. C
Raymond McMullen
Eckhart
Shad
Chase
Midland
Kid Raymond
Cumberland
Kid Taylor
Washington Defeats Detroit 8 to 2 in May Showdown
May 28 reports Walter Johnson dominated Detroit as Washington beat them 8 to 2. Boland walked three in the third, Foster and Acosta drove in three runs, Johnson hit a homer with Morgan aboard in the fourth, Ty Cobb had three of Detroit's four hits, and Johnson pitched effectively with Henry behind him. Detroit struck Johnson in every inning except the eighth.
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Walter Johnson
Washington
Boland
Foster
Acosta
Morgan
Johnson
Ty Cobb
Walter
Johnson and
Henry
Roland
Oldham and Stanage
Nine in Row for Chicago in 8 2 Victory Over New York
Chicago completed a ninth straight win by defeating New York 8 to 2 in the series finale. Bunched hits aided the offense as Benz pitched effectively. Batteries Benz and Schalk. Warhop, Cottrell and Sweeney.
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Chicago
New York
Benz
Schalk
Warhop
Cottrell
Sweeney
Indians Win Swatfest in Slugging Cleveland Triumphs 9 to 8
Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 9 to 8 in a high scoring game. Cleveland built a big early lead but nearly blew the win in the eighth inning as only one of Philadelphia’s eight runs was earned. LaJoie starred at bat for Cleveland with Morton and O’Neill behind the plate and Davies, Davis and McAvoy in the field.
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Philadelphia
Lajoie
Morton
O'Neill
Davies
Davis
McAvoy
Cards Win in the Tenth
New York May 28 St Louis defeated New York 6 to 5 in ten innings. Miller opened the tenth with a one base hit and stole second, scoring on a single by Wilson after Hyatt and Doyle produced the key plays. McGraw used 16 of 21 players in the marathon effort.
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New York
St. Louis
Miller
Murray
Hyatt
Wilson
Doyle
McGraw
Leese
B. O. Y. M. C. A. Beats St Stephen’s 8–3 In City League
Adorned in new uniforms the B. & O. Y. M. C. A. ball tossers defeated the St. Stephen's Club by 8 to 3. Beck allowed three singles Brant was a bit off and the opponents had ten hits. The Goethe Street Stars beat Glenn Street Stars 4–0 on McNamee's Hill. The Polk Street Cubs won their ninth straight, 11–3 over Lena Street Sluggers. Cromwell pitched for the Cubs in the win.
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Beck
Brant
St. Stephen
Willard
Lottig
Goethe Street Stars
Glenn Street Stars
McNamee’s Hill
Wilson
Aaron
George
Keller
Polk Street Cubs
Lena Street Sluggers
Cubs
Cromwell
Youth baseball league challenges teams for young players
The notice states a challenge requiring teams with players aged between 11 and 14. Communications should be addressed to Manager Cromwell at 20 South George Street.
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Cromwell
South George Street
Former pugilist fires liner at sea
Jim Barry a Chicago heavyweight who fought in England set fire to the American liner New York on her homeward voyage. He reportedly dipped his coat and waistcoat in cocaine, became violent, was confined to a hospital cell, and started a fire with matches in his pillow before being turned over to a Government doctor.
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Philadelphia
Jim Barry
Chicago
England
New York
Barry
Liverpool
Bandman Rice
Weekend Baseball Schedule for Cumberland and Midland
Saturday features Cumberland versus Piedmont and Lonaconing against Midland. Sunday matchups include Cumberland at Frostburg and Midland facing Lonaconing.
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Cumberland
Piedmont
Lonaconing
Midland
Frostburg
Lonaconing Juniors Defeat Allegany High 7 to 4
Lonaconing Juniors beat Allegany County High School 7 to 4 at South End Park. Coney Juniors had 7 runs on 9 hits. Nichols allowed 4 runs with 8 strikeouts. Beeman Gardner and Fisher had two-base hits. double plays noted and passed ball by Gordon. umpire Ritchey. Time 1:53.
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Allegany County High School
South End Park
Kline
Nichols
Coney Jrs
A.C. H
Gardner
Beeman
Fisher
Lonaconing Jrs
Stewart
Eilbeck
Gordon
Ritchey
Quinn sets stolen base record with 13 in one game
Billy Quinn, shortstop for Christian Brothers College, set a record by stealing 13 bases in a single game. In the first game against St Louis Normal, he stole seven bases in the second game versus McKendree College he added six more. He swiped second, third and home on three straight balls in the sixth inning to tie the game.
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Glasson
Beaton
Allen
Boyle
Griner
Calhoun
Metz
Bowden
Doyle
Snyder
Williams
Benton
Gunner
Frostburg
Ees
Midland
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AL KE
Fe Grinet
Ow Bowden
Ee Barry
Newkirk
Gnyder
Eveie
Cooley
Cobb
Schombert
Matese
Ritchie
St. Louis
Billy Quinn
Christian Brothers’ College
Oo Gran
Deau Normals
Quinn
McKendree College
Billy
Federal Matchups Highlight Weekend NBA Card
Baltimore plays Kansas City while Newark visits Chicago and Brooklyn faces St. Louis with Buffalo at Pittsburgh. Buffalo scores nine to six over Pittsburgh, other games postponed due to rain.
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Baltimore
Kansas City
Newark
Chicago
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Blues Top Rogge as Rebels Fall in Pittsburgh Game
Buffalo defeated the Pittsburgh Federals 9 to 6 in a yesterday game in Pittsburgh. Anderson held up until the eighth inning when the locals rallied for four runs on five hits. Engle and London provided timely hitting as the Blues struck back.
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Pittsburgh
Buffalo
Rogge
Pittsburgh Federals
Anderson
Engle
London
R. H.E. Org
Bedient
Blair
Dickson
Berry
Oldest Baseball to Be Shown at East End Church Exhibit
The world’s oldest baseball, 52 years old on June 20, will be displayed next Thursday at East End Church Baseball League’s meeting in Homewood M E Church. It belonged to the Eclipse of Kingston, N Y, beat Hudsons of Newburgh 49 to 18 on June 20 1862.
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Pittsburgh, Mary
East End Church
Homewood Methodist Episcopal Church
Homewood Avenue
Tioga Street
Eclipse
Kingston
N. Y
Hudsons
Newburgh
John Miller
Cornwall-on-the-Hudson
Newark Mulls IL Changes Amid Newark Move Rumors
Reports of a possible International League circuit change include Newark and Bridgeport as likely moves to Connecticut cities. Officials and inquiries yielded no firm confirmation, but several well-informed sources predicted a later-season reshuffle.
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New York
Newark
Connecticut
Bridgeport
International League
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