Butler Outs Clarksburg On Errors In League Match
Johnnie Lower pitched well for Clarksburg Sunday at Union Park Diamond but Butler capitalized on errors and Willets control to win. Butler pushed one run in the first on a hit, sacrifice, wild throw, and passed ball. two more in the fourth on Wardman errors, a stolen base, and Nebinger’s hit. Clarksburg had chances, including a third inning near-score when Conaway misplayed and designated batters. Conaway and Cononey produced hits for Clarksburg, while Willets’s pitching fouls and fielding mishaps hampered home hopes. The game ended with disputes over a call under Rule 51 about batting-box position.
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Johnnie Lower
Clarksburg
Union Park Diamond
Butler
Willets
Lower
Gribben
Wardman
Nebinger
Bobby Conaway
Bull
Clark
Conaway
Bobby
Galbraith
Harkins
Bateman
Cononey
Simpson
Gribber
Clarksburg Americans
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Boys
Grafton
Clarksburgh Boys
Stealey
Weaver
George Hughes
Hughes
Deem
Zinn
Ab. R. H. Po
A. E. Smith
Hollister
Ss . Gaplear
If . Gribben
C A Wardman
McMullen
Arene
Nou Er
R. H. Po
R. H. Po. Linneborn, 3B Harkins, Ss D. Clark, Rf Nagle, 1 Jacobson, If Nebinger
McCrea
Frankenberry
Jones
My Alge
Smith
Gannear
Linneborn
Wickenhofer
Bull's Boys
Union Park
Clarksburg Team Dominates Home Hitting at Union Park
Three Clarksburg West Penn players Conaway Neutzling and Gribben exceed .300 in summer league games at Union Park. Hollister and McGinty close to the mark as team batting slips to .240, ten points lower than the July 21 record. A full list of player averages follows from official figures.
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Clarksburg
West Penn
Union Park
Conaway
Neutzling
Gribben
Hollister
McGinty
Conoway
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Neutzling Pycees
Gribben As
McGinty . Ae
Clark Y
Simpson
Wardman Eda Ares
Galbraith Laan
In Out and In Of West Penn League Clarksburg Stays In
Clarksburg withdrew from the West Penn Baseball League after a dispute over 3200 owed for a game with Connellsville. Local fans urged President Welch to remain in the league and finish the season, and he notified Greensburg’s manager to keep league play in Clarksburg.
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Clarksburg
West Penn Baseball League
Butler
Union Park
Welch
Tom Haymond
Fairmont
Connellsville
Haymond
Fairmont Bunch
Earnest Solle
Greensburg
Mannington Athletes Defeat Paden City in 12 Inning Tilt
Mannington Athletics edged Paden City 4 to 2 after a 12 inning marathon at Paden City grounds. The long contest featured tight defense and late scoring, with Mannington breaking through in the final frames to prevail on the road.
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Mannington Athletics
Paden City
Paden City Boys
Mannton
P. City
Americans Rout Bridgeport 9 to 1 in Saturday Game
The Clarksburg Americans crushed Bridgeport 9 to 1 on their home field. Hughes pitched strongly for the Americans, with Stealey excelling in catching and Weaver stealing bases. Bridgeport tried an outside pitcher from Grafton but failed to slow the visitors, who led early and never relinquished the lead.
Butler Forfeits Second Game In Rain Shortened Doubleheader
In a Saturday Union Park doubleheader the Butler team forfeited the second game after persistent rain and disputes over play. Clarksburg led early, Butler scored in the first three innings, then both sides argued through a shower until umpire Wickenhofer forfeited the contest. McMullen, a Moundsville signee, debuted for Clarksburg, limiting the visitors to two singles in three innings and showing promising power and speed.
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Butler
Union Park
Clarksburg
Bull's Boys
Jones
Butler Boys
Wickenhofer
Ganlear
Gribben
Linneborn
Ganfear
Dick Clark
McMullen
Moundsville
McTighe
Divided Is Double Header Between Greensburg and Champs
Fairmont and Greensburg split a twin bill at Traction Park in Fairmont. In the opener Fairmont won 7 to 2 as Jackson and Conners led the attack while McCorry, Wallace and Reed starred for Greensburg. The nightcap saw Greensburg win 4 to 7 as Carlisle and Conners, Powell and Reed contributed key plays.
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Greensburg
Champs
Traction Park
Kairmont
Fairmont
Jackson
Conners
MccCorry
Wallace
Reed
Carlisle
Powell
Elks Beat Eagles In Morgantown Baseball Clash
In Morgantown on Saturday the Elks defeated the Eagles 6 to 1 in a hot game. Groninger and Rossmerkle were standout for the Elks with Dawson contributing for the Eagles in a contest marked by steady pitching and fielding.
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Morgantown
Elks and Eagles Lodges
Elke
Elks
Eagles
Groninger
Rossmerkle
Chips
Dawson
Fielding on the Home Grounds at Union Park
Clarksburg West Penn baseball shows Neutzling error free in seven home games at Union Park. Johnnie Wickenhofer posts a .986 average, with Conaway Hollister and Gribben next. Team fielding at Union Park stands near the league record, summary of player and team averages compiled from official scores.
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Clarksburg
West Penn
Union Park
Neutzling
Johnnie Wickenhofer
Conaway
Hollister
Gribben
Wich
Recalled players shuffle as Springfeld eyes changes
Leftfielder Woodruff of the Necks is recalled by Springfeld of the Central league triggering Newcastle to recall outfielder James Clark from Clarksburg West Penn. Camnitz gives ten hits while locals fail to convert twelve first‑game singles in a 2 1 loss to Butler at Union Park. Clark and Conaway drive one run in fourth. Galbraith dominates on mound with five hits allowed.
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New Castle
Woodruff
Necks
Springfeld, C
James Clark
Clarksburg
W. Va
Fine Player Knight Achieves Major League Rise 1905
John Knight, third baseman for the Boston Americas league club, moved from Philadelphia Athlete duty in exchange for Jimmy Colina, leaped from school to major league in 1905. Born 1880s in Philadelphia, he learned ball on city streets and school teams, father a former Philadelphia pitcher. Knight quickly excelled, becoming a strong fielder and top batter, leading American League with batting average after 1904. He shifted to regular third baseman after 1904 when Crom moved to Washington.
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Pount Knight
Moston Wiminican
Dalesian
John Knight
Boston Americas Leagur Club
Philadelphia
Jimmy Colina
Nnloys
Knight
Philadelphias
Monte Croms
Collal
Lave Crom
Washington
Kntrict
Futurity at Sheepshead Bay Aug 31 aims for Colin
Favorite Colin leads a talented field toward the Futurity at Sheepshead Bay on August 31, aiming for top prize near fifty thousand dollars. James Rowe trains Colin, son of Commando, a standout two year old with noted speed and finish.
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Colin May
Sheepshead Bay
Colin
James II
Keene
Coney Island
Commando
James Rowe
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Jimmie Clark
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Maggie Benton
Annamae Kenyon
Walker and Borrell
the Kid
Sleppy & Warne CO
West Main St
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