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Harrisburg Telegraph

Location

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1914

Page

6

Cockill's Bingle Routs the Teutons in Ninth Inning Drama

In Island Tark yesterday Harrisburg edged Teutons 4 to 3 as Commander-in-Chief Cockill powered the offense. He walked five times? actually drove four bases with a final four-base hit ending a record day at the plate. Emer son scored the final run while Chabek and Topham pitched well in a tight game.

Island Tark Cockill Harrisburg Emerson Teutons Joe Chabek Crusaders Chabek Topham Cannell McGeehan Miller Cruikshank Boyle Keys Cochill

High price for a player in Western League deal

Lincoln club president Hugh L. Jones refused to give the sale price of manager Charles Mullen to the New York Americans. He said the figure was the highest ever paid for a Western League infielder. Lincoln will receive a first baseman, and if waivers are granted First Baseman Williams may join Lincoln. Mullen reports to New York on July 1.

Lincoln Neb Charles Mullen New York Americans Hugh L. Jones Mr. Jones Williams Mullen New York

Charley Miller a Real Catcher from Billtown to Harrisburg

Charley Miller the Harrisburg backstop is praised for hitting and reliability. Born April 14, 1887 in Williamsport, Miller began in Billtown and rose through Western Pennsylvania and New England leagues before joining Harrisburg. Through 33 games he batted .359 with 41 hits, 28 runs, 5 doubles, 2 triples, 2 home runs and solid field work.

Charley Miller Harrsburg Charles Miller Harrisburg Miller Williamsport Billtown All Stars Scotdale Cincinnati Reds New Bedford Mass Wilkes-Barre Barons St. Louis Nationals Binghamton Montgomery Ala Atlanta Brooklyn Louisville Senators Pittsburgh St. Paul Minn

Minute Mention for Fans in a Tri-State League Roundup

A compact sports note describes games and players in the Lucknow League and Tri-State race. Chabek, Cruikshank, McCarthy, and Crist o are highlighted as hitters while Whalen stars at short. Lemoyne, Neidig Memorials, and P. R. R. Electrics are noted with scores and upcoming dates.

Cockill Allentown Chabek Cruikshank McCarthy Cristo Lucknow Clerks Trenton Whalen Neidig R. F. Gerhart Oberlin New Cumberland Middletown

Harrisburg at the Bat in Close Pennant Game

In yesterday's pennant clash Harrisburg faced Allentown. Cockill led with multiple singles and drove in the winning run as Emerson scored the final run. Keyes Críst Cr iukshank and Whalen contributed with outs, hits, and a triple in a tight offensive display.

George Cockill Allentown Keyes Crist Cockill Miller Cruikshank Whalen McCarthy Emerson Stutz Chabek

YACHTS AT IT AGAIN TODAY

A northwest wind helps the single strikers race off Lloyd's Neck as Resolute Vanitie and Defiance sail twice around a 1 1 2 mile course under Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club auspices. In Detroit Tyrus Cobb pleads guilty to disturbing the peace and pays a 50 dollar fine after an incident at a meat shop.

Associated Press Oyster Bay N. Y Cup Detroit Mich Tyrus Cobb Justice Court House of Correction Cobb William L. Carpenter

York Chicks Lose To Wilmington 1–0 In Five Innings

In York Pennsylvania on June 26 Bill Clay flied out to end the fifth with York losing 1–0 to Wilmington as Lane and Lidgate held the Chicks to minimal offense. Batter lines show Brown and Faye pairing for Wilmington while Lane earned the win.

York Bill Clay Lane R. H. E. Wilmington Brown Faye Lidgate

Central League Gossip Highlights Early Season Leaders

New Cumberland tops club batting with .239 average while Middleown .228 Steelton .223 and Highspire .216. Steelton owns best fielding at .934 with Middletown .906 and New Cumberland .899. Steelton also leads in stolen bases with 24 in eight games. Oaks has eight steals. New Cumberland shows strongest extra base hits. Wertz is the star. Highspire draws 783 paid admissions. several players praised for recent performances.

New Cumberland Middleown Steelton Highspire Middletown Oaks Wertz Brewer Herman Carlisle Bamford Moore Deacon Etter

New Philadelphia and Reading Team Debuts Tonight

A new team organized yesterday, the Philadelphia and Reading group, meets the P. A. R. Clerks at Lucknow this evening. Manager George A. Bacon and captain Albert Ehling lead, seeking future games with Dauphin county department stores and railroad teams. inquiries directed to the P. & R. warehouse on Market Street or 1614 Forster Street.

Philadelphia Reading P. A. R. Clerks Lucknow George A. Bacon Albert Ehling Bacon Dauphin County Market Street Forster Street

Enola YMCA baseball seeks games for June and July

The Enola Pa YMCA baseball team lists no games on Saturday June 27 and Saturday July 4 and seeks strong teams for those dates. Address manager A L Wynn Enola Pa for arrangements.

A. L. Wynn Enola

Cornell Favorite in Big Boat Rage

The six rowing clubs Cornell Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania Washington and Wisconsin gather on the Hudson for the races with Cornell the ante favorite in all three events. Bets are even on Cornell against the field and on Washington against Pennsylvania. The day draws thousands as officials and fleets assemble with Yale and Harvard figures in attendance and a notable gathering of yachts and cutters along the river.

Associated Press Poughkeepsie N. Y Cornell Columbia Syracuse Pennsylvania Washington Wisconsin Hudson United States Revenue Mohawk Manhattan Vanderbilt Vincent Astor Refferee John E. Eustis Wesleyan Hugh Cabot Harvard Harry A. Fisher Frederick D. Colsen John W. Townsend, Jr Edmund L. French Frank J. Petura Ralph A. Horr Fred R. Fortmeyer New York Athletic Club Clement B. Wood Pennsylvania O Saratoga N. Y

White Sox After the Orioles Offer for Six Players

In Baltimore Charles Cormiskey offered $60,000 for six Baltimore International League players Daniels Cree Midkiff Twombley Roth and Derrick. Manager Jack Dunn said selling would ruin the team but he might consider the bid. In Lewistown Harry Ritter was arrested on charges of abusing his team of horses and bound over for court.

Baltimore Jack Dunn Charles Cormiskey Chicago White Sox Daniels Cree Midkiff Twombley Roth Derrick Lewistown Harry Ritter Standard Oil Company Justice of the Peace

Paris Green Kills Horse Near Lancaster Farm

A valuable horse owned by Frank B. McBrain of Lancaster died after wandering into a neighbor’s potato patch near Marietta Pennsylvania. The tubers were treated with Paris green to control rodents, and the horse fed on them before death was discovered.

Marietta, Pa Frank B. McBrain Lancaster

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