Eastern League Baseball Briefs and Scores
Buffalo Wins and Syracuse Loses as Easter League games unfold on Sunday. Providence earns a sixth straight victory while Springfield and Providence clash in a 11 to 8 affair. In a separate Springfield at Providence game, Willies Maing pitched well for Providence as Braun struggled with support. Rochester edges Syracuse 4 to 3 aided by early errors, with Yerrick holding Syracuse’s batting steady. Umpires Swartwood and Reels officiate as the circuit schedules two games apiece for several matchups.
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Syracuse
Willi
Rochester
Yerrick
Dooley
Yer- Plek Sanwas
Providence-Springfield
Providence
R. L
Willie Maing
Rocky Point
Braun
Beore
R.H.E
Springfield
Brainn
Dixon
Maina
Duncan
Lyons
Cooney
Murray
Crauby
Basgett
Gilbert
Hrouthern
Crauby, Green, & Flint
Belle— of
Brin
Maing
Brawn
Mains
Knight
Smith
Swartwood
Miners Edge to Loss as Heat Ends Morse and Gilbert
The Springfield Miners fell in the second inning after heat fatigue forced Morse to retire in the eighth and Gilbert in the ninth. Errors and five hits yielded seven runs, sealing the defeat in a high temperature game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Gilbert
Morse
Miners
Betts' Home Run Narrowly Delays Wilkes-Barre Shoutout
In Providence Betts homered in the inning to prevent a shutout as Wilkes-Barre lost to the Grays who extended their winning streak to six. Fagan allowed three hits for Providence while Umpiire Swartwood combined for the battery.
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Providence
Betts
Wilkes-Barre
Barons
Fagan
Grays
H.H.E. Providence
Wilkes-Bayro
Lagan and Dixon
Manville
Diggins
Umpiire
Swartwood
Syracuse Stars Defeat Rochester With Sharp Fielding
Syracuse defeated Rochester 9 to 3 as strong fielding and timely hitting powered the victory. Batteries Kissenger and Shaw starred for Syracuse, while Mohin and Frary held Rochester to 3 runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracece
N. Y
Rochester Yeaterday
Syracuse Serorareres
ImmenseCrowd Sees Home Run Heavy Game In Buffalo
An immense crowd in Buffalo witnesses a tight game as Staley yields in the late innings after early even play. The locals hit several home runs and deliver a clean contest with tension through the final score.
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Buffalo
Staley
Baseball schedule for the National League and rivals
The schedule lists two-game series in the National League: Boston at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at New York, Baltimore at Cincinnati, Washington at Chicago, Cleveland at Pittsburgh, and St Louis at Louisville. Matches set for two games each.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
New York
Faltimore
Cincioneti
Washington
Chicago
Cleveland
Pitsburg
St. Louia
Louisville
Cincinnati
Baltimore
St. Louis
Tabc
Steretoer
G&g Oy
Ntoston
Phiwielphia
Brook Inn
Philatelphia
Lotsville
Pittsburg
Clevland
St. Loui
July 4 baseball roundup from Louisville to Baltimore
Reports from July 4 games describe Louisville defeating St Louis behind steady pitching by Cunningham and clean defense. Chicago Colts crushed the Senators with hard hitting and sharp fielding. The Reds beat Baltimore in a slow, tiresome game as umpires called disputed outs and double plays amid crowd of about ten thousand.
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Louisville
St. Louis
Cunnigham
Foullless
Lowvieville
Lotte
Cunningham
Wilson
Carsey
Douglass
Sheridian
Chicago
Colts
Senators
Boore
Chivago Srccerereereee DE Ogolztoo
Washington
Butterlies
Hrifith
Kittrwige
Mercer
German
Farrell
O’ Day
Cincinnati
Reds
Maltimore
Hurst
Jennings
Kelly
Corcoran
Ritchey
Beore
CineiHath
Aplolooli
Baimora
Batterlee
Dwyer
Peltz
Corbett
Bowerman
Richmond and Reading Sweep Opponents in Narrow Openers
In Richmond, Paterson fell to Richmond 10 to 7 in the first game and 11 to 1 in the second. Reading handed Athletics two losses 7 to 4 and 48 to 4 in the doubleheader at Reading. Norfolk edged Newark 2 to 1 in the Norfolk matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Paterson
Reating
Reading
Athletics
Norfolk
Newark
Hartford beats Paterson in decisive game in New Jersey
Stratford Paterson New Jersey July game results show Hartford defeating Paterson score details unclear due to damaged OCR. Pitchers Batterles HoWon Roach Jones and Weatlake noted with umpire Corbin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Hartford
Batterles—HoWon and Roach
Jones and Weatlake
Corbin
Newark Defeats Lancaster In Twelve Inning Showdown
Newark wins a two team fight in a twelve inning contest, overcoming an early lead by Lancaster. Key hitting and timely plays drive Newark, with tight defense by both sides and an umpire named Betta officiating the game.
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Newark
N. J
Lancaster
KHL
Hatterice
Gettie
Zvarfoas
Yeager
West
Umplire
Betta
Baseball Trip Notes and Umpire Praise
Reports from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton detail morning and afternoon games with Wellner and Harper. A Jersey Central coal train leaves at 1.90 oclock as Gruber begins a short Eastern league umpiring run amid praise from papers. Horner of Pawtucket sustains a fractured face from a bat during practice and lies in serious condition.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wellner
Harper
Scranton
Ap. Clng
Jersey Central Road
Gruber Stald
Heinrich
Buffalo
Heo
Bisons
Syracuse Standard
Jeek) Horner
Pawtucket
I. L
Springfield Republican
Springfeld
Providence
Springfield
Springfeld Union
Koons Plans Scranton to Chicago Bicycle Run
Edward C. Koons, famed cycle racer, will ride Barker bicycle from Scranton to Chicago and back starting tomorrow. He aims for 100 miles daily, weather permitting, hoping to exceed this as the 2,000 mile round trip tests Barker gear. Expenses borne by Barker. Koons carries letters from local clubs and officials.
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Edward C. Koons
Chicago
Koons
Great Lakes
Harker Company
Scranton Bicycle Club
League of American Wheelmen
KR. J
Livy
Richard
the Tribune
World Handball Title Won by Carney in Brooklyn Final
William Carney of Swineford Mayo Ireland and longtime Chicago resident defeated James Fitzgerald of Tralee Kerry Ireland at Phil Casey's handball court in Brooklyn to claim the world championship. Fitzgerald faced a seven-game deficit to win the title but Carney captured the decisive games, including the second and fifth, to seal victory.
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New York
William Carney
Swineford
County Mayo
Ireland
Chicago
James Fitzgerald
Tralee
County Kerry
Phil Casey
Brooklyn
Kennedy
Carney
Fitzgerald
Scranton Golfers Defeat Wilkes-Farreans by 36 Holes
Scranton Country Club defeated Wilkes-Farreans Saturday afternoon by thirty six holes in front of a large crowd. W A F Woodruff beat Captain T H Watkins by several holes while A B Hurstington toppled Fred Hillman and H P Simpson defeated Captain Harding. Other results included A F E Hunt Jr beating Mr Loveland Reynolds Bedford over Mr Carpenter and Mr Fuller over George Hillman. About 200 spectators attended the postmatch supper at the lodge followed by a band concert and fireworks.
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Scranton
Wilkes-Farreans
W. AF. Woodruff
T. H. Watkins
A. B. Hurstington
Fred, Hillman
Mr. Fuller
George Hillman
H. P. Simpson
Captain Harding
A. F E. Hunt, Jr
Mr. Loveland
Reynolds Bedford
Entries for Dallas bicycle races announced by Weat Side Wheelmen
A list of riders for bi cycle races at Dallas next Monday under the Weat Side Wheelmen includes entrants from Philadelphia Port Jervie Plymouth Honesdale Scranton Wilkes-Barre Pittston Pittston and other towns. The train leaves Pittston station at 8 40 oclock connecting at Lehigh and Bloomsburg junction with a special train from Scranton.
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Dallas
Weat
Philadelphia
Howard Cheek
Port Jervie
Thomas Harris
William Hauer
Plymouth
Sterling W. Hendershot
Luserne
J. F. Cummings
Richard Ayre
Honesdale
Fred A. Dittrich
Lewisburg
W. L. Krise
Throop
Thomas McGovern
Kingston
Ernest Smiley
Scranton
Robert W
Scranton Riders Shine At Berwick Bicycle Meet
Scranton riders dominated Berwick Bicycle Club events as Robert White won the mile open and took second in the half mile, Charles Coleman and Ben Keller won the two and five mile handicaps, Krick set a track record pace with Keller and Gregory, and a 25-rider field battled through a dramatic five mile handicap.
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Keller
Gregory
White
Krick
Sornatch
Scranton Tribune
Berwick
Scranton
Berwick Bicycle Club
Robert V. White
Charles Coleman
Ben Keller
J. C. Dawkins
Harry
Dawkins
Brittian
Dawkings
Coleman
W. G. Keller
Wilkes-Barre
J. N. Harry
Co. W. Krick
Brick
Ralph Gregory
McMichael
Berwick Boy
Co. W. Kirk
George Harry
Charles Brittlan
Beranton
George Sarley
Burt Hart
Wilkes- Barre
Clifford Barton
Waaleton
Willard Boston
Budd Moore
Willamsport
KR. A. Gregory
C. W. Krick
Sinking Springs
R. ¥. White
B. F. Keller
W. Krick
R. V. White
W. F. McMichael
R. A. Gregory
R. W. White
W. W. Krick
Charles W. Krick
R. F. Keller
Guy DeWitt
R. Gregory
Fourth of July play ball causes no arrests in Sabbath area
Police stated no complaints were filed for desecration as the Fourth of July sparked suburban games. The official line claimed a quiet night, though observers noted multiple contests ongoing in surrounding districts.
Ras Browns Escape Verified After False Lynching Tale
Ras Brown, reported lynched near Villa Ridge Saturday night, is alive. After capture masked men supposedly planned a lynching but turned him over to deputy sheriffs. He was kept hidden until midnight when he was moved to Union and jailed to await trial.
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J. Louis
Ras Brown
Villa Ridge
Union
Jall
Plight of a Mad Steer Rocks Trenton Streets
A mad steer escaped a herd in Trenton on July 4 and roamed about a dozen streets before being killed. It toppled Richard Foster, a ten year old boy, as it charged through the city, causing a panic among residents.
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Trenton
N. J
Richard Foster
Wild steer rampages through town injuring man
The steer charged through streets and into a canal then into a factory yard, causing panic and injuring Foster who was knocked unconscious briefly. A passerby, Lottie Burchall, feared the worst thinking he was her father and fainted. The steer was finally captured and killed.
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Foster
Hamilton Avenue
Trepton Iron Company
Lottie Burchall
Agreement with France Tentative Bimetallism Arrangements Reported
Senator Edward C. Wolcott of the United States monetary commission has arrived from Paris and will interview British officials after the rest of the commission lands. It is learned a tentative arrangement with France on bimetallism has been reached, though details are guarded.
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London
Edward C. Wolcott
United States Monetary Commission
Paris
Stevenson
Charles J. Paine
France
Fatal Card Game Tragedy Ends in Stabbing Death
In Philadelphia on July 4 Antonio Diodolo, 45, was stabbed to death by Nicola Bartilotte during a card game dispute at Diodolo's home. The men had quarreled for some time and Bartilotte, after being ejected, returned and stabbed Diodolo three times before being arrested.
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Philadelphia
Continental
Atlantic City
Antonio Diodolo
Nicola Bartilotte
Diodolo
Bartilotte
Two Children Drowned In Albion Pond
In Albion New York on July 4 two children of George Smith aged 6 and Maud aged 13 drowned after George fell into a pond east of the village. Maud jumped in to save him and both children were lost.
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Albion
N. Y
George Smith
George
Maud
Horrific Demand for War Action Reaches Congressman
A distressed man rushes from his home to confront a congressman about Europe’s war. He reads alarming news and urges the lawmaker to set aside self interest and act for humanity, insisting he must head off the war in Europe.
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The
Washington Star
Congress
Europe
European Crisis Sparks Call for Broad Action
A dialogue reveals shifting views on European war and progress. One speaker notes papers show monarchs as relatives and argues a neutral citizen should act to prevent a family quarrel turning into global conflict. The exchange hints at public petitions and citizen mobilization.
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Europe
Detective Kills Suspect After Clash in Trace
In Williamson West Virginia on July 4 Joan Bias top who murdered Dr. O R Brewster last Sunday at Trace was shot and killed yesterday by Detective W P Hoving on the mountains south of here during an attempted arrest. Sporting News on Page 3.
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Williamson
W. Va
Joan Biastop
O. R. Brewster
Trace
W. P. Hoving
Here
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