Markwood Invincible Colts Win Game at South End Park
Cumberland blanked Altoona 6 to 0 as Hughie Markwood pitched a five hit shutout. Frank Lippold homered, Johnson added a drive over the left field fence, and the Colts pulled away with three runs in the fourth and two in the fifth. A rain delay shifted the start to 4 o clock with a doubleheader slated for today.
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Hughie Markwood
Whurler
Colts
Warners
Cobbs
Cumberland
South End Park
Altoona
Markwood
Marky
Frank Lippold
Johnson
Brady
Banks
Old Sol
South End
Russler
Stafford
Columbia Track Prospects Dented by Macdonald Injury
New York May 30 Francis Macdonald Columbia star quarter miler and high hurdler will miss the intercollegiate track championship in Cambridge due to a leg tendon injury. This ends his final term with the Blue and White. The piece also notes Cheape, Lockett, and mentions polo, baseball, boxing, and a 1916 Berlin Olympic note.
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New York
Columbia
Cambridge
Francis Macdonald
Macdonald
Baseball Antiquity Alleged in Curious May Day Column
The article mocks Chadwick claiming baseball was invented long ago, citing stone slabs and Egyptian, Greek, Italian, Chinese and Japanese references to ancient ball games. It humorously notes historic pennants, names pitchers, and hints at umpires, ending with a playful verdict that the tale is a fanciful chronicle.
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New York
Chadwick
Mount Ararat
Hans Waener
Nile River
British Museum
London
Spalding Bart
John McGraw
B. C
Europe
Italy
France
Japan
All Blaul meat markets close Sundays starting May 31
Advert says Blaul meat markets will be closed on Sundays beginning May 31. It urges shoppers to stock up Saturday for Sunday needs.
League Standings and Schedule Across The Regions
Cumberland to Midland standings show Cumberland six wins eight losses, with Lonaconing Frostburg Barton in proximity. Daily scores list Pittsburgh 38 to 1 Brooklyn and other early results. Upcoming games include Cincinnati at Pittsburgh, New York at Brooklyn, Boston at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Chicago. Yesterday’s notes record Washington 1 Boston 6 and New York 3 8 against Philadelphia.
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Grantland Rice
Pttsburg
New York
N. L
Detroit
Washington
Boston
Mackian Artillery
Mack
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Barton Braves at Frostburg Tomorrow
Frostburg Maryland May 30 Barnstorming report notes Frostburg hosts Altoona in two games using new uniforms. John Salb returns to play as Frostburg fields a shuffled lineup against Glasson McIntyre and others. Tomorrow Barton Braves visit for a 3 30 p m start as Frostburg welcomes new players to tryouts before June 1 league deadline.
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Frostburg
Mountain City
Col. Dillon
Battling Demons
Altoona
John Salb
Washington
Carmony
Jenkins
Brophy
Logsdon
Preston
Salb
Matese
Price
Ryan
Platt
Colley
Dillon
Jackson
Glasson
McIntyre
Bagg
Brighton Beach Motordrome opens with Kessler vs St Yves race
Brooklyn May 30 opening night features motor and bicycle events at the Brighton Beach Motordrome with Martin Kessler, winner of the 24 hour race, facing Henri St Yves the French speed marvel. Other fast riders test their skill on the new track.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Brighton Beach
Martin Kessler
Henri St. Yves
Free Lecture at Leader Theatre This Evening
A free lecture titled What 8 p m at Leader Theatre is advertised, inviting the public to attend. The notice emphasizes an accessible talk and lists Leader Theatre as the venue.
Midland at Coney Today in Cumberland League Race
McGuire's Mighties host Lonaconing in an exhibition while the Coneyites face Midland at Midland Athletic Park in a key game. Midland aims to tie for first place with Cumberland Colts, while injuries and a player switch affect both sides. Bleacher expansion plans receive approval from William Broderick.
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Midland. Md
McGuire
Mighties
Lonaconing
Coneyites
Midland Athletic Park
Midland
Cumberland Colts
Cumberland and Georges Creek
Colts
Skinner” Flynn
McGuirite
Lenaconing
Mike Hoban
Elmer Williams
Midland Boys
Williams
Hoban
Brown
Allen
Tomerew
Muster
Kenny
Midland Park Association
William Broderick
Association
Pacific Coast Championship Speed Boat Races Award Gold Trophies
Gold nuggets will be awarded as trophies at the Pacific Coast championship speed boat races in Sacramento. The event started today and continues tomorrow. Prizes are trophies to protect amateur standings, replacing cash awards that violate association rules.
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Sacramento
Cal
Paradise Extends Winning Streak With 11–6 Victory
Paradise defeats Grimes' All Stars 11 to 6 to notch its sixth straight win in Midland. Winters drives in runs on Burns’s catch with two on, while Grimes and Wallace share pitching duties for the losers. Hill hits two home runs for the All Stars as Montreal hosts seven days of Spring racing at Blue Bonnets with six stakes offering 1500 each and only bookmaking and matuels omitted.
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Paradise
Grimes
Burnsd
Winters
All Stars
P. Grimes
Hughes
J. Grimes
Wallace
Hill
Burns
Montreal
Que
Montreal Jockey Club
Blue Bonnets
New York Regatta Opens Under New Rowing Association
One of the citys largest rowing regattas is held on the Harlem River as the New York Rowing Association launches. The 26 clubs from Manhattan, New Jersey, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Long Island organize future events and aim to revive racing. A free lecture on What at 8 p.m. at Leader Theatre advances the program.
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New York
Harlem
Boxing Notes from Indianapolis and Pittsburg Cards
May 30 reports Jack Dillon to fight Jim Flynn in a 10 round bout at catch weights likely favoring Flynn by about 10 pounds. May 38 notes K O Brown meets Mickey Rogers in a six round Pittsburgh card tonight.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Jack Dillon
Jim Flynn
Flynn
Pittsburg
K. 0. Brown
Mickey Rogers
Somerset Farmer Killed by Lightning
Charles H. Tedrow a 54 year old farmer was struck and killed by lightning yesterday afternoon near Somerset while under a maple tree. He leaves a wife and four children Oliver Edna Cuy and Mary.
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Charles H. Tedrow
Somerset
Oliver
Harry Miller
The
Rockwood Leader
Edna
Cuy
Mary
Forest Fires Endanger Davis as Pay Doubles
Forest fires rage near Davis West Virginia forcing higher fighting pay from 20 to 40 cents an hour. The pulp mill remains in grave condition as crews battle the blaze and evacuation considerations rise for nearby residents.
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Davis
W. Va
Agents Wanted Soft Shell Crabs Elevate Local Lunch Room Fame
Soft shell crabs arrive and are served in the exact correct way boosting Washing ton Lunch Room’s reputation as a famous local dining spot in Adrf May 7836.
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Washington
Adrf
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