Rain Delays Baseball Schedule Across Northeast
Only Rochester and Providence completed games as rain halted most matches yesterday. Rochester edged the Grays by a single run in four innings at Springfield, while Providence won in a tight, low scoring affair. One Athletic Park contest and several National League games proceeded, with rain likely to cause further postponements and a possible doubleheader today.
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Rochester
Grays
Athletic Park
Lancaster
National Lions
Athletic Park Gillon and Boyd
Beranton Battery
Williams
Staley
Cannocks
Eastern League standings and schedule update
Rochester holds firm in the league standings with Buffalo and Scranton in close pursuit. Today’s games include Providence at Rochester, Toronto at Scranton, and Buffalo at Wilkes Barre with Syracuse visiting Springfield all weather affected by rain.
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Rochester
Providence
Toronto
Scranton
Buffalo
Wilkes- Barre
Syracuse
Sprinfield
Toronto at Scranton leads today’s games
The schedule lists Toronto versus Scranton, SupFalo against Wilkes Barre, Hochester versus Prov Ten e, and Syracuse visiting Springfield. Result outcomes not provided.
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Toronto
Scranton
Supfalo
Wilkes Barre
Hochester
Prov Tene
Syracuse
Springfield
Rochester and Providence workers aid victors in match
In Rochester on May 10 the Rochestera and Providence labor groups combined to support the victory, with Providence assistance enabling the win. Strong local teams and unions were cited as key factors in the outcome.
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Providence
Rochester
Provitiener
Rochestera
Syracuse Seeded May 10 Game Battered by Rain
The Syracuse team faced a soggy home field as rain interrupted the May 10 matchup. The first half featured the home squad at bat while Sprimedetl Markh contributed to the activity in a tense tie.
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Sprimedetl
Markh
National League results show westward shift in play
The Rasterchiba shifted westward yesterday with most games decided by small margins. Two exceptions stood out as closely contested matchups, affecting both East and West standings.
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Eal Hipiriilaageen
Victoriet 10
Wil
Sports matchups listed for upcoming games
Cincinnati at Caligo Brooklyn at Cleveland New York at Louisville Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis Baltimore at Washington.
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Raowtitts
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Washington
Baltimore
Lowiewitte
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Tatimare
Pittebury
Tay Louiswitle
Erenee
Shaw Cow
Heaton
Cincinnat
Caligo
York
Louisville
Philadephia
Louisville Batters Take Early Lead Then Lose Control
Seymour started strong with a strikeout of Louisville but faltered as Louisville capitalized on timely hits. Batteries Hemming and Wilson backed Seymour and Warner, with Umpire Sheridan officiating the game in New York.
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Louisville
Kyi
Siymour
Beore
New York
Hemming
Wilson
Seymour
Warner
Sheridan
Pitchers Decide Contest in Washington Baltimore Match
Washington and Baltimore clashed with King in good form as Nops and Coyen contributed moments in a pitchers duel that defined the outcome.
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Washington
Baltimore
King
Nops
Coyen
Baseball Highlights From May Games Across Cities
Fragmented reports describe multiple games with brief scoring notes. Mentioned are Cleveland versus Brooklyn, Chicago versus Cincinnati, Philadelphia versus St Louis, and Pittsburgh’s Nichols facing trouble behind defense. Umpires cited include Day McDonald Lyvnoch and McDermott with mixed results.
Newark Defeats Richmond in Extended Atlantic League Game
Newark defeated Richmond in a lengthy Atlantic League matchup played in May in Richmond Virginia. The game extended beyond regulation with a double overtime before Newark secured the win. Key players included Chesbroa Flinn Water Johnstone Carriek and Rothtus delivering notable contributions.
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Hehmond
Newark
Richmond
Richmond Vo
Chesbroa
Flinn
Norfolk Defeats Paterson In Loose Game
Norfolk beat Paterson in a poorly reported match with scattered names and illegible stats. The brief notes unclear scorers include Battindes Neton Snyder Amypire Jones and others amid references to cities Philadelphia Hartford and Reading.
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Norfolk
Paterson
Raale
Cnccene
Paorson
Battindes-Neton
Snyder
Viauw
Smink
Amypire—Jones
Toronto Diamonds Dust in Pitching and League Mix
The report traces Toronto players and rivals in a chaotic season with Picohora Gillet and Manger in focus, while Meaney injures a finger. Rochester, Syracuse, Springield, and Wilkes-Barre figures battle for standings as McGahon shines at the plate and Kilray steers Fort Richmond’s defense.
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Toronto
Mannaer Solve
Picohora
Gillet
Meaney
Oriy
Robby Moore
Manger
Springield
Horner
Divnatrous Oforte
Paw~ Tucket
Fiet Bage
Matthe Kilray
Oengali
Fort Richmond
Charley Litenberg
National Board
Heloose
CY Neil
Minooka
Rochester
Springfield
Mt. Pleasant Grounds
EY Robinson
James Boyer
Lackawanna
Scranton Cenpleet
Cor
Pyracuse
Buffalo
Wilkes- Barre
McFarland
Wilkhew-Garro
Howard J. Luckey
George Meekin
Meakin
Ceueon
Luckey
Quoit Speed Opens New Center in Green Ridge Junction
Sporting Miller of the Tribune challenges county quoit players to compete for a $100 side. Thomas “nnt” Pimpeon announces a new quoit speed facility at the Green Ridge Junction hotel inviting valley players to join.
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Sporting Miller
the Tribune
Thomas
George Pimpeon
Green Ridge Junction
Unclear School Lesson Debate Cited by Washington Star
A fragment quotes a professor accusing a pupil of poor melody sense and rhythm and a parent replying that lessons may continue. The exchange hints at hopes for the daughter to earn a living as a teacher rather than perform.
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Washington Star
Chicago Youth A Young Giant Henry Waller Showcases Unmatched Strength
Chicago reports nineteen year old Henry Waller who recently settled in the city demonstrates extraordinary muscular power far beyond typical athletes. Born in Switzerland 1878 he weighs about 217 pounds at 5 feet 14 inches and performs feats such as tearing two packs of cards, bending railroad spikes, tossing 400 pound beer barrels, and lifting a 15 pound dumbbell with one hand learned from looker’s tests and public exhibitions.
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Hegan
Chicago
Harry Waller
Amine
Waller
America
Switzerland
Wallet
St. Louis
San Francisco
Wyatt Earp Holds Stage In Carson Fight Scare
A Carson boxing scene ends with Wyatt Earp producing a shooting iron to shield Bob Fitzsimmons from danger after Corbett’s dash. The crowd parts as Earp warns off threats, preserving Fitzsimmons and wiping clean past debts from San Francisco.
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Wyatt Earp
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Carson
Rune Ae Folline
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Alout
Dow
Bob
Barp
Sharkey
San Francisco
Wheels and Printers Ink Grow as Cycling Fever Spreads
A Washington Star writer notes the bicycle craze influences literature and the press. Newspapers in major cities feature wheels prominently, with 25 weekly journals, seven monthly magazines, and three semi monthly titles dedicated to wheeling, plus dealer journals and updated catalogs tracking new gear and racing events.
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Wheeling
Washington Star
United States
Intervolt
Brady's Big Scheme to Lease Manhattan Field for Arena
Billy Brady and Jim Corbett plan to lease Manhattan Field to build a 17 000-seat arena and a half mile cycle track with tennis courts. In winter the area becomes a free skating rink. They target major boxing bouts including Sharkey Maher Crowdon McCoy and O'Brien McCoy, with Corbett as referee and manager. President Freedman holds the current lease and will share interests. The deal aims for completion by week’s end.
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New York
Billy Brady
Jim Corbett
Manhattan Field
Brody
Sharkey-Maher
Crowdon-McCoy
Corbett
Fite
Freedman
Brady
McCoy-O' Brien
Choynski Wins After Fourth Round Stop
California fighter Joe Choynski defeats Denver Ed Smith in a four round stoppage by Referee Roche after Smith clung to Choynski’s hand and foul tactics. Choynski led with left jabs and knocked Smith down in the first round as betting favored Choynski at odds 6 to 1.
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New York
Joe Choynski
California
Denver
Ed Smith
Roche
Smith
Choyneki
Joe
Choynski
Fingily Smith
Lon As Smith
Youngstown Wrestler Promises Multiple Throws in Hour
John Mc Mahon of Youngstown claims he can throw Martin Muldoon three times in one hour in catch-as-catch-can style and also asserts he can put away B. C. Blue. He touts these feats as proof of his wrestling prowess.
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Youngstown
John McMahon
Martin Muldoon
B.C. Blue
Wrestler Mc Mahon Receives Europe Offer
Mc Mahon has not yet received a letter from Stranger Lewis of Chicago inviting him to become a wrestling partner in Europe. The offer, if received, is expected to be accepted.
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McMahon
Lewis
Chicago
Europe
Bicycle Gossip and Racing Highlight at Den ver June 19
The Bald-Cooper dispute continues as Bald accuses Cooper of babying. The Recycle team and Spalding riders train in Cincinnati. A major unpaced match race between Sanger and Hakkenberger is set for Denver on June 19. Arthur Zimmerman earns a French commemorative face as Le Prix Zimmerman honors him.
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Denver
Sanger
Hackenberger
Arthur Zimmerman
France
Zimmerman
Zimmy
Gladys Spins Her Wheel on a Windy March Day
A windy March day in Somerville sees Gladys repeatedly riding her wheel while neighbors watch in astonishment. The gusts cause gawkers to smile and even some to pray as Gladys finally tips over and Dr. Johnson comments on the scene.
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Hadj
Gladys
Soula
Gadys
Gmeadies
Dr. Johnson
Gadya
Somerville Journal
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Il “ ” Richter
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Donahue and Murphys
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Neework
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Reading- Lancaster
QUOIT
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Henry Waller
Hercules
Nice
Tom Sharkey
Pareen Device
George Noss
Bob Armatrong
Peter Miher
Pete Burns
Buck Connolly
Rick Colyer
Jack Quinn
Gross
Tunek" Hanlon
Jack" Monahan
Shiladelphia
Westport Athletic Club
Monahan
Secomd
Grins
Tommy Butler
Troy
N. Y
Eplke" Sullivan
Brooklys
Empire Athletic Club
Tonlehe
Manning
Orient
A.W. Jurisgh
Agt
Spruce Street
Bald
Cooper
Seema
BE. H. Tellham
Harney Oldfield
Fred Titus
Spalding
Tom Eck
Earl Kise
A. ©. Mertens
Cincinnati, Ohio
Gladys and
Ter Wieel
Fens
Glayde
Lackawanna Avenue
Columbias, Stearns, Sracuse
Victors
Spaldings, Keatings
Florey’s
Wyoming Avenue
Bicycle
S.G. Barker & Son
Board of Trade Building
Linden Str
Court House Square
Columbia
Martford
Columbias
Kellum & Conrad
Wyoming Ave
Sterling
Stearns
OUR
Fenton
Dayton
Leteor
Bittenbender & Co
Franklin Avenue
the Lackawanna Wheel CO
N. Washington Ave
Lackawanna Ave
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