Fultz Testimony on Blacklist Shocks Baseball Case
In a Federal Court indoor baseball trial, David L. Fultz testified that August Herrmann asked the Players’ Fraternity to blacklist major leaguers who joined the Federal League. Fultz explained neutrality and that suspensions rather than expulsions were used, noting organized baseball’s loss of about $1,000,000 in the peace agreement talks.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore Feds
Organized Baseball
Fultz
Dickinson
Janney
Prichard
Herrmann
National Commission
Cincinnati
Federal League
Feds
Giants Pennant Hopes Face Uncertain June Reckoning
A long view argues the Giants are favored but not certain to win. Past seasons show fragile momentum with injuries and luck shaping outcomes. Rival Phillies, strong pitching, and unpredictable draft effects keep the pennant race in doubt as June approaches.
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Giants
Phillies
Philly
Brooklyn
Alexander, Lavender
Rixey
New Baseball League For Stevens Memorial Guards
The Stevens Memorial Guard forms a baseball league with two teams from Company B and two from Company C named Hed White Blue and Brown. Practice has begun and several games will decide the league champion. On Saturday Major W. L. Vanaman will supervise a track try-out for Companies B and C for a meet on Saturday July 7 at Island Park featuring sprints distance races relays high jump and hammer throw with medals for event winners.
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Stevens Memorial Guard
W. L. Vanaman
Island Park
Williams Herman Fight at Olympia Tonight in Bantam Bout
Philadelphia dispatch reports Kid Williams meets Pete Herman at the Olympia in a bantamweight bout expected to last six rounds. Herman aims to prove he can beat Williams anywhere while three other preliminaries precede the main event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Clark
Yally Nelson
Johnny Rose
Roush Again Leading National League Hitters
Eddie Housch of the Reds regained the National League batting lead on Sunday as Cruise of the Cardinals trailed by two points. In the American League Speaker led, with Chapman of Cleveland moving ahead of Wambsganss. Leading batters include Speaker and Cobb in the AL and Roush, Cruise, Smith, Burns, and Rees among NL players with high averages and totals.
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Eddie Housch
Reds
Cruise
Cardinals
Speaker
Chapman
Cleveland
Wambsganss
G. AB. R. H. Av. Speaker
Cleve
Cobb
Detroit
McInnis
Rees Bklyn
Griff Quietly Plans Youthful Grip for Team
Washington June 13 Manager Griffith says he will draft a batch of youngsters to boost effort and fight rather than win rate. He argues fresh blood may not raise wins but would keep fans engaged by on edge play and constant hustle, citing inexperience and mistakes as roots of poor spring performances.
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Washington
D. C
Griffith
Griff
Griffmen
Baseball scores from yesterday across leagues and cities
Brooklyn beat Cincinnati 2 0 Pittsburgh topped Boston 5 4 in 11. New York defeated Chicago 10 6 while Philadelphia won 4 0 over St Louis Detroit downed Philadelphia 3 2. New York and Chicago split 4 3 in 12. Cleveland beat Washington 16 innings 2 2. Boston St Louis on wet grounds. Elmira beat Harrisburg 10 6 Utica 3 Scranton 2. Utica 4 Scranton 2. Binghamton 9 Reading 3 Wilkes Barre 5 Syracuse 1. Toronto 4 Montreal 0 Rochester 4 Buffalo 3 first game Rochester 3 Buffalo 1 second. Baltimore Richmond first game 5 1. Richmond 56 Baltimore 4 second. Providence 5 Newark 2. Lucknow Shop League Mill 5 Storehouse 0. Allison Hill League Reading 7 Rosewood 2. Blue Ridge League Hagerstown 2 Frederick 6 first. Frederick 2 Hagerstown 1 second. Hanover 6 Chambersburg 1 first. Hanover 9 Chambersburg 0 second. Gettysburg 11 Martinsburg 6 first. Martinsburg 4 Gettysburg 1 second. Philadelphia at Cincinnati New York at Pittsburgh. Boston at Chicago. Brooklyn at St Louis. Detroit at Philadelphia. Chicago at New York. Cleveland at Washington. St Louis at Boston. Harrisburg at Elmira. Reading at Binghamton. Scranton at Utica. Wilkes Barre at Syracuse. Stanley vs Reading. New York at Pittsburgh. Brooklyn at St Louis. Detroit at Philadelphia. Cleveland at Washington. St Louis at Boston. Wilkes Barre at Syracuse. Reading at Binghamton.
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Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Boston
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Boston-St. Louis
Toronto
Montreal
Rochester
Buffalo
Baltimore
Richmond
Providence
Newark
Hagerstown
Frederick
Hanover
Chambersburg
Gettysburg
Martinsburg
National League
Phladelphia
Harrisburg
Elmira
Reading
Binghamton
Scranton
Utica
Wilkes-Barre
Syracuse
Allison Hill
Stanley
New York State League
Chicago Aee
Washingteevee
Pet
Utica Streeee
Freee Tees
Elmiraeee
Teeheeeee
Lucknow Shop
Smith Shop Eeee Wenn
Planing Mill
Clerks Sabeeee Se
Storehouse
Allison Hill League
Steeeeee
Reading Triumphs Over Rosewood In Allison Hill Tilt
In an Allison Hill League contest Reading defeated Rosewood 7 to 2 before 500 spectators. Platt led Reading with nine strikeouts in four innings, while Plavius returned after a week. Reading built a six run lead with six hits and errors. In Philadelphia notes Syracuse Stars may sign former Reading star George Chalmers after Kansas City release.
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Reading
Rosewood
Jupiter Plavius
Readingites
Challenger
Railroaders
Buck” Smith
Phillies Seek Deluge of Talent From Columbus Leaders
Columbus, June 13. The Philadelphia National League Club offers for Pitcher Grover Loudermilk and Outfielder Ray Demmitt of the Senators as it presses to stay atop the standings. Demmitt has been a standout with strong hitting and fielding, while Loudermilk owns nine straight wins and two losses in twelve decisions. Demmitt posts a .333 batting average, ranking second in the American Association.
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Columbus
Ohio
Philadelphia
Joe Tinker
Columbus Club
Grover Loudermilk
Ray Demmitt
Senators
Demmitt
Loudermilk
American Association
Rumors Say New York State League To End After July Fourth
City hears Farrel circuit rumors that the New York State league may cease operation after July 4 amid low attendance and weather woes. Harrisburg and Wilkes-Barre clubs face Sunday baseball loss. captains Downey and Cook defend players as managers argue salaries and free agent status. Elmira defeats Harrisburg 10 to 5 with a patched lineup.
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Harrisburg
SES
NEW York State League
Farrel
Tom Downley
Bridgeport
Wilkes-Barre
J. C. Calhoun
Dee Cook
Downey
Ramsey
Cooper
Cook
Farrell
Myself
Earl Mack
Elmira
Wanderers
Clark
Wilkes- Barre
Wellys Corner Highlights Harrisburg Sports Ventures
Wellys Corner notes that Sunday baseball absence hurts Wilkes Barres profits and Harrisburg efforts. A gypsy tour boosts the city’s name, with July 4 races at Pottstown and hoped future leagues for Downey and Cook. Local tennis with Billy McCreath, Burns Williams bout previews, and summer games at West End Island Park and Cottage Hill field amid Belmont A C and Steel Corporation League activity.
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West End
Baker A. A
Island Park
Steelton
Lebanon
Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Artraction
Cottage Hill Field
Local sports brief and Harrisburg racing tour plans
Bits From Sports and The Hick A Thrifts have no game Saturday. Harrisburg racers tour Atlantic City starting Saturday led by tourmaster Charles Uhler. Fourth Street Juniors beat Jefferson Street Juniors 10 to 4. Harrisburg Motive Power faces Trenton at Island Park Saturday. Also noted is the death of David Hollenberg of Maytown from heart failure at about age sixty eight with survivors.
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Harrisburg Racing Association
Harrisburg
Atlantic City
Charles Uhler
Harrisburg Motive Power
Trenton
Island Park
Blain
David Hollenbaugh
Maytown
Icksburg
Katherine Kockenderfer
Fueral
Red Cross Auxiliary Formed at Linglestown
Linglestown Pa June 13 an auxiliary to the Harrisburg Red Cross society was formed with Mrs Harvey Smith and Mrs Morrison of Harrisburg as speakers. Mrs Fannie Care was elected chairman and Mrs Marion Smith secretary treasurer. Members enrolled include J H Schaner Mrs R Baker Minnie Baker Annie Schaner Mrs Annie Smith Dr F S Schenk Eliza A Buck Mrs Annie Buck O B Leese R A Look Ezra Strohm Marion Smith Jane Care Vera Care Mrs J F Hicks Mrs Co B Care Mrs Fannie Care Mrs Charles Look Mrs Ezra Care Mrs Lillie Pittman Grace Smith Mrs O B Leese H Jullard H D Koons J W Ebersole W C Lutz Miss Ruth Felty J D Wagner Fleck Meixell Mrs Thomas Ramsey Jessie Lenker A Meade Juillard and Clement Care. A meeting will be held Tuesday night in the union chapel.
Keefer Shockey Wedding Ties Families and Harrisburg Trip
Eugene S. Keefer and Miss Etha J. Shockey wed at St Andrews Catholic Church in Waynesboro. The couple plans a several day wedding trip to Harrisburg after the six o'clock ceremony. Keefer is son of J M Keefer of Thurmont Maryland and linked with Wyand Baking Company in Waynesboro.
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Waynesboro
Eugene S. Keefer
Etha J. Shockey
Benjamin Shockey
St. Andrews Catholic Church
Father E. O'Flynn
Harrisburg
Mr. Keefer
J. M. Keefer
Thurmont
Wyand Baking Company
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Stevens Memorial Guards
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Wild Bill” Endicott
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Olover’s Rebellion
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Panamas
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Regent Theater
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Universal Weekly
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Tack
Lucknow Shop League
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R.H.E. Reading
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Kline
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Lyme
Chalmers
George Chalmers
Syracuse Stars
Kansas City
O'Neill
George
Stars
Wellys
Here
Pottstown
Tom Downey
Billy’ MccCreath
Harrisburgers
Philadelo Phia
Kid Williams
Pete Herman
Finfrock
Lucknow
Belmont A. C
Hollidaysburg
Belmont
Hick-A-Thrifts
Murray M. Washburn
P. R. R. Station
Benjamin Whitman
Commercial Trust
Bill Coughlin
Bingoes
West End A. C
Fourth and
Seneca Streets
Fourth Street
Jefferson Street
Shhindler
Kipp
Jefferson
Deshong
Tagg
Red Cross Auxiliary
Linglestown
Burley
T. Tobecce
Fork City
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