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Newspaper
Harrisburg Telegraph
Location
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
2
Trenton edged Harrisburg 4 to 3 yesterday in a game marked by delaying tactics to rest a tired pitcher. Zeke Wrigley outdueled Chick Emerson as Rasmussen and O Neill struggled, with Trenton taking four runs on singles, a triple, and a sacrifice.
Roy Durborow captain of Swarthmore's 1914 baseball team joined the Wilmington Tri-State team to play professional ball. He patrolled center field and was among the fastest in intercollegiate ranks and a clean up hitter. Durborow also starred on the gridiron and impressed coach George Brooke as one of his best men.
Little Kid Stutz leaves Allentown and the Tri-State league on Monday taking an evening train to Philadelphia. He aims to join a major league club, believing the Phillies have offered release money. Officials deny an offer, noting they would sell only for a fair price.
In Scranton New York State League changes, manager Kelly released pitcher Hall to Newark after a poor showing against the Miners. He also dismissed Bill Coughlin, the former Detroit Tigers captain, following the acquisition of Gonzales from Boston Nationals who moved to third base. A twilight game request comes from Harrisburg Telegraph manager Charley Thomas.
On June 16 New York reports England defeated the United States 4 to 2 in a tight polo contest, each side scoring five goals with penalties and a safety. The defeat spurs renewed effort to challenge for the trophy next year on English fields.
Central League fans buzz over Fridays Island Park showdown between Middletown and New Cumberland to decide the league leader. President Frank A. Steel and other officials will be present with invitations sent to Harrisburg officials and special autos planned from league towns.
The report details a baseball lineup and outcomes from a game against Trenton. Players McCarthy Emerson Keyes Crist Miller Whalen Regan Chabek O Neill are listed with actions including outs hits and a home run by Regan.
O Neill pitched well except during two innings when the Ben gals scored. Reading visits today and tomorrow as two victories could boost standings. Yale is favored for the season in college circles. Umpire Glatts drew criticism for missed calls. Baker A A meets Keener A C at Cottage Ridge field in Steelton on Saturday.
Chambersburg Pa June 17 In a pitchers battle the P R R Y M C A of Harrisburg lost to Chambersburg 2 to 0. Bunched hits early gave the locals a lead. Score 2 Chambersburg 0 for the Harrisburg team in a fast game.
Bradford, Pa June 17 The ninth eastern handicap tournament of the Interstate Association opened at Bradford Gun Club. Wind kept scores low. Lester German led pros with 141, J M Hawkins 140. Amateurs topped by N W Heikes with 144. J G Martin of Harrisburg tied Painter at 140. Preliminary high amateurs listed. other scores include Dey 92 Sousa 72. Allentown beat York 12 to 5. shakeup rumors as Blackwood hits in bunches.
Lefty Clunn struck out thirteen men setting a Tri State record but took the loss as Wilmington beat Reading 8 to 6. Jarmon pitched well for Wilmington while Faye, Clunn, and Nagle contributed at the plate in a 6 run fourth inning.
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