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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
26
In a tense eighth and ninth inning, Jim Thorpe delivered a pivotal late hit powering the Giants past the Pirates. McGraw’s club clung to a lead as Kettle and Burns provided key defensive plays, with Thorpe driving home runs and Burnes advancing runners to seal the win despite wet conditions.
Soldier Cadore leads Dodgers at Ebbetts Field in a 2-1 win over St Louis, holding them to four hits. Zach Wheat provides key hits and a spectacular one handed catch, while Cadore’s Army unit return fuels the triumph.
Fordham beats St John’s 10 0 as John’s manage two pitching errors and three hits. Fordham’s pitching limited St John’s offense while Fordham’s hitters produced key runs in the late innings.
Four Harvard athletes were named for commissions in a US cadet program. The group includes quarterback William J. Murray and Edward Casey, with Others listed as Harvey Cadman and Leonard Opdyele, all noted for prior Harvard football and track involvement.
In a decisive match the Aviators defeated the Sailors by four to one in an afternoon contest. Key players and team formations shown mirrored the era’s bold, military-themed play. The game featured strategic passes and rapid scoring uh the scoreline reflecting the Aviators’ dominance.
Rain halted the Columbia Pennsylvania match after six innings with the score tied. Pitchers Bernhardt and Farrell held the teams to two hits, while fielding miscues kept scoring minimal. Both sides exhausted their chances as a weather delay ended play.
Pitching carried Morris to a 3 to 2 victory over Stuyvesant in the Exst Thencore championship game at Dyckman. Frank Lynton allowed seven innings of steady work while Evander Morker contributed two strong wins in relief. Bridgeport High later defeated another local team 4 to 1 in a separate undercard game, with Caulwig and Thomasond contributing key plays.
Boxing columns recount Sidney Beauchamp, Jack Dempsey, and Fred Fulton rumors over postponed Danbury bout. Dispatches suggest quarrels over venue, promoter promises, and police considerations, with towns like South Norwalk and Danbury noted amid heated fan interest. Local officials and journalists chase a final decision on a forty nine thousand crowd plan and a possible autumn fight.
Cubs defeat Braves 7-2 in Boston as Hearn shines on the mound. Ragan and Andris draw hits, while Boston support falters. Key figures include Morrone, Hagler, and Townes contributing in a high-scoring early game.
incoherent game summary reports Weaver driving in a ninth inning run on a passed ball and mentions a series opener loss or win. The garbled text references Philadelphia, Cleotte, Teague, and various players with unclear actions and outcomes.
Officials from Yale and Harvard discussed a new Housatonic River rowing course. The plan aims to create a two mile wind for racing with potential industrial and shoreline use. Supporters cited the project as a major modernization for rowing events and river traffic.
Benjamin Kaul of the Giants enjoyed a profitable afternoon at the Polo Grounds though he fanned twice. A $5 check covered mulitimap plays, while Beau Brummeller hit a long shot in Philadelphia on April 2, earning a $50 reward.
National League games today feature Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Chicago, and Philadelphia at Chicago. Yesterday New York beat Pittsburgh 4 to 2, Brooklyn defeated St Louis, Chicago won 7 to 0, and Philadelphia topped Cincinnati 4 to 7. Standings list New York leading with a .700/.182, Chicago at .692, Boston .525, St Louis .500, Philadelphia .? and Brooklyn .? with partial records shown.
Baseball magnates plan a hearing before the Railroad Commission on proposed fare increases. The National League contemplates loan player rules and army service impacts, with teams listing travel costs and season plans as the league seeks to preserve operations during wartime constraints.
Cleveland defeated Boston 5 to 4 as Roth hit a sixth inning homer and scored on a wild throw. Turner attempted a squeeze. Roth also scored on another misplay. Several players contributed, including Schenectady, Shean, and others in a tense late game.
Cambridge leaders of Harvard Yale and Princeton athletics plan a New York meeting Friday evening to discuss fall sports. Deans McClenahan Corwin and a Yale professor are expected to attend if schedules permit. A Harvard athletic committee will present a brief overview and a formal report will follow.
Brooklyn Prep clinched the private Kania championship of the city by defeating St John’s Prep yesterday at St John’s Field. Brooklyn Prep extended its streak to ten straight wins and now holds twelve victories in fourteen games this season. St John’s suffered a ten point loss with Can Xutta contributing in the box score. Yesterday’s result left Brooklyn Prep dominant through the season.
Philadelphia falls 7 to 0 as Cincinnati pitchers hold firm and batters Bressler and Reeth Urpie deliver key two run hits. Mayer suffers 16 hits allowed while Reds offense takes control from early in the game.
The Detroit game opened with Washington and Harper Cabb delivering hits as Walter Johneee scored for Junemaingled in the seventh. Cobb finished the game on the mound as Wase worked the box. The Tigers fell 1 to 4, with key players listed in the frayed text and several batting chances noted.
The Sheepshead Bay Victoria team claimed victory at a local track meet with fierce competition. A runner from the rival camp finished second amid a tense race in the mile event, while prize money totals reached notable figures. Officials noted a counting error but preserved the final results and awards.
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