Johnny Evers Nets Big Braves Earnings And Boxing News
Johnny Evers of the Braves could earn around 37 million this season with a 10 thousand salary plus 2 thousand bonus for first place and further bonuses for top finishes. Ty Cobb’s golf misadventure and Jack Johnson’s financial woes are noted amid a broad boxing roundup. Frostburg defeats Cumberland 8 to 4 at South End Park with substitutions listed.
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Collegians Defeat Celts in 5 to 3 Victory
The Pittsburg Collegians defeated the Cumberland Colts 5 to 3 on Saturday in a game highlighted by sensational plays. Battery names listed include Price and Sweenzy for the Collegians and Schriver for Cumberland.
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Still Twirling Good Ball at 39
Eddie Plank, age 39, remains a premier pitcher with enduring skill and ambition to extend his career beyond expectations. The veteran ace, alongside Mathewson at 34, continues to perform strongly while aiming to surpass Cy Young’s late career feats.
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Demons Sweep Colts In Doubleheader At Frostburg
Frostburg Demons took both ends of a doubleheader from Russler's Colts at South End Park yester day by scores of 6 to 2 and 8 to 3. East pitched in the morning, allowing five scattered hits while Stafford was hit for eight. In the afternoon Dye started for the Demons, giving up nine hits but keeping them scattered as Diehl faced more hits for the Colts.
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Lonaconing to Play Frostburg in League Game Tomorrow
The Lonaconing team will face Frostburg in a league game tomorrow under the revised schedule issued last week.
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Meyersdale Fair Opens With Exhibits and Races
The Meyersdale fair opens today and runs to Friday night with larger stock exhibits including horses cows sheep hogs and poultry and features a garden produce and a strong women’s department. Tomorrow is farmer’s day and Thursday hosts a trades display plus races as a continuing feature.
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Cumberland Colts Open Postseason Series at Martinsburg
The Cumberland and Martinsburg post season opens Thursday at the batter's grounds. The Colts host again Friday. West Virginia lads then play two return games at home Saturday and Sunday.
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Pittsburg Collegians Game Canceled at Lonaconing
The planned Sunday contest between the Pittsburgh Collegians and McKenty's Cumberland and Georges Creek league team at Lonaconing was canceled.
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Yerkes Signs With Pittsburg Federal League
Steve Yerkes, released by the Red Sox, signs for a term with the Pittsburg Federal League. He canvassed major league clubs for a contract but received no offers. Oakes believes Yerkes is a prize and he will join the Pittfeds here to replace Holly at short.
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General Pau Pau Leads French Left in Wartime Return
Paris dispatch notes General Pau Pau, aged veteran of 1870, commanding the French left against Germany near Sedan era ground. His return inspires Parisians as debate swirls over potential command of the army and the possibility of a Napoleonic revival.
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Local notes on residents and visitors in Hagerstown area
Mrs. T Ralph Smouse returns from a month on a Garret county farm. William Sellers from McKeesport visits Coroner W H Shaw. Jack Longerbeam walks about. Mrs Florence Oglebay and son Harold visit Baltimore. Mrs M Elizabeth Shuck goes to Baltimore for Centennial week. Nurse Ethel Wolfe resigns from city hospital and heads home toward Cumberland. Rose Wenrick of the Hotel Hamilton is spending days at his home in Hagerstown.
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Spring Street
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McKeesport
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Jack” Longerbeam
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Polk Street
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Hamilton
Fire insurance warned of war time losses and bankrupted claims
New York reports fire insurance companies worldwide fear war impacts. They warn policyholders to extreme precautions as stock trading stalls and liquidity dries up, risking ruin if a major fire hits. Without ready money from investments, insurers could not pay large claims.
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The Cumberland Press Vacation Delivery Service
During vacation periods The Cumberland Press offers to mail editions to readers at extra cost. Call the office to arrange for The Press to follow you on your trip and keep you posted on Cumberland news while you are away.
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