Extraordinary Baseball Rally Ends With Narrow Win and Legal Battle
A tense late inning sees Farrell drive in a tying run and Baldwin score the eventual winner as Philadelphia fans roar. The narrative shifts to legal action where Pickett will not play this season and lawsuits against Thompson, Myers, Clements, Gleason, and Shriver proceed under the Players' League dispute with statements from lawyer John M. Vanderslice.
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Philadelphia P. L
Philadelphia
Pickett
John M. Vanderslice
Supreme Court
Coul
Ares
Thompson
Ements
Gleason
Ver
Ibadly
Theft of Common Pleas
Myers
Clements
Players’ League
Gleason and Shriver
Philadelphia Players’ League
Pennsylvania
Kelly's Bostonian Wins Poorly Played Eastern Park Game
Kelly's Bostonian defeats Brooklyn in a cold afternoon game at Eastern Park before 805 fans. The report lists scattered, incomplete box details and notes on pitching and fielding. Ward and Bierbauer among the players mentioned, with Daly and Daley credited as umpires of a tenuous contest.
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Brooxers
N.Y
Kelly
Bostonian
P.L
Eastern Park
Brooklyn
HBF
Boston
Ward
Frown
Dover S Cess
Hich Dson
Okwine
Hinsinne
Ase
E. Murphy
Wales
Ware
Melly
Jerbnur
Jow and Bierbauer
Pittsburg
Phila
Buffalo
New York
Cleveland
Toledo Leads in Slow Tumbling Baseball Scores
Summary of Toledo versus Louisville with Toledo collecting 14 hits to Louisville 7, three Toledo errors to one by Louisville, and miscellaneous scattered line scores from games at Syracuse and other cities. Other notes reference Brooklyn and Rochester lineups with varying hits and errors.
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NatTioxas Lerague
Pittebure
Chicago
Buffalo
Cleveland
Boston
Brooklyn
New York
Philadelphia
Association—Athletic
Rochester
Syracuse
Louisville
Toledo
St Loui
Columbus
Dayton
McKeesport
Springfield
Wheeling
Mansfield
Youngstown
Canton
Akron
Toledoa
Millenesede
Toreds
Smith
Stratton
Hyan
iErrors
Louisvilie
Erin Anne
Rages
Bar Brookty
Sovisconves
Errors
E & Athletic
Mavon
Neon
McCuconan
Cleveland Beats Pittsburg in a Cold 11 Inning Affair
Cleveland wins 6 to 4 over Pittsburg after an 11 inning tie and rain delays. Zimmer shines for Cleveland as Baker of Pittsburg records a four hit loss despite a drop ball and fast work. Beatin struggles and Kelty’s bases clearing triple spark Pittsburg’s early offense while Cleveland mounts runs late, aided by Davis Veach and Zimmer to seal the victory.
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O'Neil
Latham
Darling
Tener
Captaia
Farrell
Cleveland
Pittwhara
Cincinnati
Fekeeatah
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Bostom
Pillsburg
Zimmer
Young Baker
Pittsburg
Beatin
Pittsburgers
Baker
Mr. Sunday
Lsreeny
Pittsburga
Smoky City Colts
Miller
Hecker
Kelty
la Roque
Smalley
Dunlap
Smoky City
Wilson
Hemp
Pittsburgs
Ardner
Daly
Davis
Veach
Kelly
Heecker
Colts
Pitrenvusg
Repae
Boniday
McKean
Tyree
Pitsburg
Headln
Haker
Philadelphia Defeats Boston as Hines Near Return
The Philadelphia National League club beat the Boston Nine, scoring in the first inning and piling hits. Gleason pitched for Philadelphia, Getzlein and Gleason effective, with Boston making errors that aided the comeback. Attendance 1,285. Philadelphia led in runs and outs, with key players Myers and Allen contributing.
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Philadelphia
Bostons
Getzein
Greason
Agari Felden
Allen
Washington Umpire Plan Sparks League Debate
President Young states he may inaugurate a double umpire system if a majority of League clubs demand it. He notes heavy losses, cites Washington crowds under expectations, and discusses a Sunday play controversy involving professionals and arbitration. A second letter from Munich reports a gift to Colonel Cody and Annie Oakley from Bavaria’s ruler.
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Wash]xartonn
Young
Washington
Rogers
Walter Hewitt
Brotherhood
Sullivan
Board of Arbitration
Munich
Germany
Dispatch
Prince Hegent
Bavaria
W. F. Cody
Annie
Kaine
Rane E. Butler
Annie "Oakley
McKeeport Edges Daytons In 11 Inning Duel
In McKeeport May 7 the McKeeport club defeated Dayton 8 to 1 in 11 innings before a small crowd due to cold weather. Leamon made a leaping grab, Shoup saved two likely hits, and Proving scored the winning run on a passed ball in the eleventh as McKeeport took the game. Lancer and Niles starred with the bat. Lyons and Cote were standout in the field for the visitors.
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Fecial Telugham
Curiaco
Brotherhood Park
Chicago
Pittsburgs
Chicagos
Mark Baldwin
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
New York Brotherhood
Blattery
Richardson
Brown
Cunningham
Mckeesport
Dayton
Leamon
Niles
Shoup
Daytons
Lancer
Lyons
Miller
Malbee
Cote
Suppy
Mansfield 4 Youngstown 0 in protest filled game
Special telegram from Youngstown reports Mansfield defeated Youngstown 4 to 0 after a fourth inning umpire decision sparked protest. The game ends with controversy and a potential appeal to President McDermott. Also notes a separate Warren item about a Tiona Clarendon match for 100 dollars a side on May 17.
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Plock
Bates
Berchstoid
Goodrider
Mooney
Cody
Porter
Walsh
Dispatch
Warren
Tiona
Clarendon
Stigen
Akron-Atron Telegram Brief Baseball Score
Special telegram reports Akron 6 Canton 4 in a baseball game with Akron collecting six base hits to Canton's five. Evors of Akron led 5 to 2, while Vandommile and Sweeney and Williams and Collins were the batteries.
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Atron
Akron
Canton
Evors
Akrron
Lexington Winners Lexmoron Race Day Results
Daily race results from Lexington show Thoroughbred finishes across five races. In the first 1 1/16 miles Love land won with Labrador second and Uncle Kit third in 1:50.4. five furlongs saw Roseland first, Kings-Man second, Faithful third in 1:05.0.
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Lexington
Lexmroron
Thue
Hollis Fi Melane
Miss Hawking
Local shooting tournament concludes amid large crowds
Promoted by Moser and Shaner among others, the two day event drew world entries and 17 000 clay birds were used. Local shooters showed strong performance with several shoot offs and high prize money across multiple matches.
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Moser
E. E. Shaner
Crow
Richardson
Davison
0. M. Hostetter
Wolstencroft
Krueger
Penn
T. Tully
Heikes
Ward
Kelsey and
Miller
Kruecer
Heikea
Hoffman
Levis
Blac
Peon
Ueger
Dippard
Helkes
Kelsey
Kreuger
Crane
A. King
Kru
Penrose
Brown
D. Ewing
Leach
Shoog
Keiser
Brother Bill
Shaner
Jane
Mac
McBride Lynch Match Set For 122-Pound Title Fight
Paddy McBride of Philadelphia and Jimmy Lynch of New York ratified a 122 pound title bout to be held within 100 miles of New York in June. Police Gazette rules with gloves set $500 a side, open for $1,000, with $150 and $250 deposits due May 27 and later.
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New York
Police Gazette Office
Paddy McBride
Philadelphia
Jimmy Lynch
McBride
James 0. Medway
Jack Quinn
Frank Arcane Courtney
Mikelle
Hoboken
John J. Quinn
Pittsby
Lynch
Police
Judge Omniscious on Race Tracks in Elizabeth
May term opens in Union County Court with Judge Van Syckle warning the grand jury about illicit race track activity. He singles out the New Jersey Jockey Club and Linden Park Brood Horse Association, calling race fixing and disorderly conduct violations and urging strict accountability for misconduct.
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Elizabeth
Union County Court
van Syckle
Supreme Court
Grand
New Jersey Jockey Club
Linden Park Brood Horse Association
Poormiren
National League Magnates Move Amid Rumors of Change
Widespread talk of a policy shift swirls around the National League magnates as reports place J. P. ONeill and Nimick in New York with Spalding possibly en route. A secret meeting in New York is suggested to alter the league schedule, while Nimick defers comment on Recreation Park's issues.
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National League
New York
J. P. O'Neil
Nifick
A. G. Spalding
Chicago
Nimick
Constable Hebher
Alderman McMaster
Essuig
O'Neil
N. S. Makee Ak
New Lore
Peache
Thz DistaTce
Pitraburg
Fark
Birmingham Land Improvement Company Chartered for City Development
The Birmingham Land Improvement Company received a charter from the State Department in Harrisburg. With a capital of 100000 dollars, directors include Ferdinand Benz John M Phillips Edward F Hayes John H Nusser Charles E Succop John P Schneider Henry Miller William Wigman and Philip M Peil all of Pittsburg. The firm bought Noble's farm along the Suburban Rapid Transit Street Railway near Southside Cemetery and plans to lay out a new town tentatively named Hermosa.
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Birmingham Land Improvement Company
State Department
Harrisburg
Ferdinand Benz
John M. Phillips
Edward F. Hayes
John H. Nusser
Charles E. Succop
John P. Schneider
Henry Miller
William Wigman
Philip M. Peil
Pittsburg
Noble
Southside
Hermosa
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Bat
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Spee
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Kuehne
Duty
Ryan
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Seenee
Ty Reale
Goreet
Omin
Cate
Fergnson and Holbert
Association Games
Columbia
CoLtumars
John Mungan
Samuel Nichols
al Mays
Columbus Baseball Management
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Ray
St. Loui
Crry
Woitney
Hatfield
N. L. Nites
Jim Moree
Jim
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Mutrie
Scanlon
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Schriver
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Ph 7 Brotherhood Club
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James
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Queen of Elizabeth
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Tims
REW
California
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
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Ali
Lake Pat
Lemington Square
George S. Martin & CO
Lemington Ave
Lincoln Ave
Twenty-First Ward
East End
ACN
Fourth Avenue
Smithfield Street
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