Majors And Minors Clash Over Option Rule
New York May 18 Major and minor leagues face a showdown over whether 15 or 8 players may be optioned. The eight-man limit is now enforced, with majors claiming the eight player rule applies despite prior 15 player rulings. Colonels and owners debate who bears the risk and costs of excess players.
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Jomln Foster
New York
Isagues
Commissioner of Baseball
Louisville
Jonior Tragues
Hartford
Farrell
Landis
Colonel Ruppert
Yankees
Frankie Ritz to Battle Bad Jeff in Wheatland Friday
Frankie Ritz a Wheeling middleweight is set to fight Bad Jeff from Farrell Pa Friday night at Wheatland. Both boxers will weigh about 165 pounds. Eddie Ward promotes the show with fighters including Young Menehan under Patsy Brannigan and Marty McHale. Opponents for some McKeesport juniors are not yet announced.
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Wheeling
Bad Jett
Farrell
Wheatland
Jimmie Dimo
Bad Jeff
Battling Gahee
Youngstown
Eddie Ward
Young Menehan
Patsy Brannigan
Marty McHale
MckKeesport
Seniors Clinch League Title in Inter-Class Game
Captain Paul Fahey led the Seniors to a 4 to 1 victory over the Juniors at Baylesfield on Monday. Fahey hit a three-bagger and a double, Johnny Lewis pitched well for the Seniors, while Ralph Day and Sumner provided the Juniors’ lone run. The Seniors scored twice in both the first and second innings, with Nolan to Fahey completing the first double play of the game.
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Baylesfield
Fahey
McClure
Johnny Lewis
Ralph
Scotte” Day
Day
Kirker
Sumner
Bob Lamcree
Gepson
Nolan
Fahay
W. AL ¢ Wisie
SPE
Las Dominick
An Bisbton
Campbell
Ss O Lamoree
McCleary
Garg
Ieee
R. H. EL Juniors
Ibe
Lanoree
Portersville Readies Strong Independent Team
Portersville plans a capable independent lineup this year with daily practice. Manager Bill Bauder invites interested managers to contact him as prospects look bright for a formidable outfit in the local scene.
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Portersville
Pan
Bui Bauder
The Toughest Human Pete Sarmiento Defies Tremaine
Pete Sarmiento, a Philippine fighter, defeats Carl Tremaine in a dramatic bout. Sarmiento endures powerful blows, remains unmarked, and proves a “diamond, clear piece of human bronze” in a crowd-pleasing performance. Tremaine fights hard but leaves the ring battered yet beaten by Sarmiento’s defense and tenacity.
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Philippine
Norman EE. Brown
Carl Tremaine
Cleveland Bantam
Marquis of Queensbury
Tremaine
Eddie Cannonball iMartin
Martin
Sarmiento
Manila
Carl
Podunk
BTS
Fran
Tean Willard
Toledo
Carpentier
Jersey City
Bat Nelson
Noah Webster
Mahoning A A and Coaltown To Play Wednesday Tilt
Mahoning A A and Coaltown will meet Wednesday evening at the BE A Division grounds. The Lawrence County League postponed Saturday’s game due to heavy rains. Coal town led 1 0 when the game was called off. start time is 7 39. Tickets from Saturday’s game valid for tomorrow’s league match. Hut Mick likely to pitch for Seventh Warders with Southpaw Kirker for Coaltown.
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Coaltown i
Mahoningtown
Coaltown
Hut Mick
Southpaw - Kirker
Sports Notes From Here And There In May Race Referee Named
Charles Schwab will referee the 600 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. Tris Speaker joined the 4000 hit club as manager of the Cleveland Indians. Larry Smith, catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, suspended for attacking a spectator has been reinstated.
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Charles Schwab
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Tris Speaker
Cleveland Indians
Larl Smith
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cardinals vs Spooks Clash at Lebish Grounds Tonight
Cardinals clash with the Spooks at Lebish grounds tonight. Listed locals include Ye, Paria, Turco, Cassalandra, Cassella, Pegnato, Marcella, Marino among others. Spooks travel to Butler May 24 for a junior tilt. manager Isabella seeks more games with local clubs. London report notes Jack Dempsey and Estelle Taylor depart for Paris amid health recoveries and sparring partner details.
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Lebish Grounds
Maitland
South Mercer Street
Nick Paria
Mike Turco
W. Long
Mike Fazzone
Nick Cassalandra
Frank Mele
Charles Cassalandra
Captain Cassella
John Pegnato
Bobbine
Frank Marcella
Fred Marcella
Clotto
Benny Marino
Butler
Isabella
Castle Smacks
Boyles A. C
Keystana A. C
N. A. West Side Athletics
Sebastian Isabella
Maitland Street
Nick
Atlantic Midgets Lose to Stars 16 to 0 at B&O Grounds
The Atlantic Midgets were blanked 16 to 0 by Tex Richards' Stars on a Monday at the B&O grounds. Morelli pitched for the Atlantics while Richards allowed only two hits. Sacred Heart Midgets face Richards' Stars Saturday at the B&C grounds.
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Richards Starx
Atlantic
Morelli
Atlantics
Sacred Heart
Richards
Laginss
R.ble
Atlantic Midgets
Morell
Spinelli
Story
Gonnock
Diana
Friendship Stars Fall to Midgets in Pennsy Game
Friendship Stars were beaten 32 to 12 by the Pennsylvania Railroad Midgets at Pennsy grounds yesterday afternoon. Eight home runs marked the contest. Rosas and Delaverson were hurt in the midget encounter. Score by innings: Stars 022 012 103 2 13. Midgets 321 824 34x 22 182. Batteries Rogs and Gantilo for Friendship. Delaverson and Piccaro for Midgets. Umpire Golucel.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsy Grounds
Rosas
Delaverson
R. H
Friendship Stars
Joe Rogs
Gantilo
Piccaro
Golucel
Baseball Results From Yesterday in National League
National League results show Brooklyn 12 Pittsburgh 7 and New York 2 Chicago 2 with St Louis 10 Philadelphia 4 and Boston 5 Cincinnati 4. Upcoming games list Pittsburgh at Brooklyn Louis at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cincinnati at Boston.
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Pittsburgh
New York
Chicago
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Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
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St. Louia
York
Giacinnati
Foul Eliminates Sammy Mandell In Weigh Class Tourney
International News Service reports Sammy Mandell was disqualified in the lightweight tournament after fouling Jimmy Goodrich in the sixth round last night. William Muldoon of the New York State Boxing Commission confirmed the decision, noting the foul was unintentional but Mandell’s elimination stands despite his leading rounds. Mandell had shown potential but was warned for low blows, and a final left hook by Goodrich sent him to the canvas.
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International News Service
New York
Sammy Mandell
Jimmy Goodrich
William Muldoon
New York State Boxing Commission
Muldoon
Mandell
Muldécor
Mandela
Tommy Sheridan
Goodrich
American Wins In Golf Tourney
American Glenna Collett defeated Welsh champion Miss M. R. Cox five and three in the High Women Open at Troon Scotland. Strong crosswinds and soggy greens hampered play as Callett Cox and Wethered McBeth drew large galleries. Collett moved ahead on the back nine to secure a decisive victory.
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International
Mews Service
Arafft
Troon
Scotland
Glenna Collett
Misa M. R. Cox
Alrong Crosa
Firth of Circle
Callett-Cox
Wethered- McBeth
Miss Callett
Miss Cox
Miss Wethered
Misa McBeth
Miss Collett
Cox
England
Crescent Juniors Have Strong Team From Wampum NY
Crescent Juniors of Wampum will be represented in Lawrence County baseball circles by a formidable team, according to manager Kelner. The roster includes E. Kelner, Mora, Mundo, and Allen as pitchers. Merle Gurton as catcher. Latiano at first. A. Kelner at second. W. Landgrapa at short. Gleam Allen at third. E. Kelner, Bush, White, Leopardo and Monteski as outfielders. They won 13 games last summer and seek the Junior title this year. games are wanted with 15-18 year old teams, write August Kelner in Wampum or call Wampunt 47.
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Crescent Juniors
Lawrence
Kelner
Crescents
E. Kelner
Mora
Mundo
Allen
Merle Gurton
Latiano
A. Kelner
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