National League Games and standings in uneasy race
National League notes race with New York and Louisville near bottom percentages. Key matchups include Philadelphia over New York as Baltimore and Boston win, St Louis and Washington drop toward fifth. Rainouts pause Cleveland and Cincinnati. Philadelphia defeats New York 6 runs in sixth, with Brouthers among stars.
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Debut Pitcher Payne Struggles At Mastern Park
Brooklyn reports pitcher Payne debuting at Mastern Park as the Senators collected five hits in four innings. the rest of the game remains unclear due to fragmented OCR.
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Meveland April postponement of Cincinnati avenue game
A Cincinnati avenue game was postponed in April due to unspecified reasons. The notice does not specify the teams or exact rescheduled date.
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Toronto Somersaults in 15 4 Win Over Williamsport
Buck Freeman of Wilkes-Barre now with Toronto hit two home runs in a 15 to 4 victory over Williamsport. Jimmy Dean stars for Toronto with strong pitching limiting Williamsport to four hits. Herman Westervelt offers to pitch for New York but declines contract to avoid road travel. Frank Reese rejected by Portheini club, told to join out there with expenses paid for 45 percent share. Manager Burne adds infielder Howells from Cooperstown as bench depth.
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Springfield Union
Eastern league opens amid new players and bold claims
The Eastern league season begins with high hopes across teams. Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Buffalo, Toronto, Syracuse, Providence, Springfield, and Rochester enter with fresh rosters as coaches and umpires assign games and rules. President Powers predicts every club will turn a profit.
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Powers' Rules for Umpires Set in Eastern League
President P. T. Powers issued official rules to Eastern League umpires at the Globe hotel Syracuse urging discipline and confidentiality. He prohibits players other than the captain from disputing calls and allows discretion on ball strike penalties.
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Amateur Ball Notes Highlight Hyde Park Red-Beat
The Monitors of Hyde Park defeated the Taylor Reds 21 to 11 on Taylor grounds with strong trick plays noted on both sides. The West Side Mayflowers list players ages under two years, and other teams including the Dashers will accept youths under 14. The Sailor Boys beat the Ivorites 10 to ?, plus Rail Road Young Men's Christian Association downed Green Hidae Senators 14 to 4. Magnet Jr. to face West Side Stars on Gammern's hill Saturday morning. Duffy and Ger rity noted as manager and captain.
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James Judge to Fight Hayden in Pittston Match
James Judge, a prominent welterweight from this city, has been matched to fight Hayden of Pittston. The bout sets up a city rivalry clash with both fighters eager to prove dominance in the ring.
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Pair split clouds Derby odds and race day crowds
Western dispatch notes Willie Martin and Pat Dunne severing ties over suspicions about Martins riding Dunnes horses. Louisville bookie balks at Len Brush Derby offer at 9 pounds with 2 to 1 odds. bookie’s stance 5 to remains. Washington correspondent reports crowds at races and trains hauling thousands to the ball game as the main attraction.
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