Twelve Errors Spell Defeat for Coach Arnett's High School Team
Washington Irving high school baseballs falls to Morgantown high 7 to 4 at Union Park in a game plagued by seventeen errors. Dawson and Parker pitched well amid rain sprinkles as Morgantown builds a late lead, with关键 moments in the second and fifth innings before Morgantown adds runs in the sixth and ninth to seal the victory.
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Federal League Yesterday and Today’s Schedule
Yesterday results show Chicago defeated St Louis 3 to 1, Newark beat Baltimore 7 to 5, Brooklyn triumphed over Buffalo 15 to 9, and Pittsburg beat Kansas City 8 to 0. Today’s games feature Chicago at St Louis and Pittsburg at Kansas City.
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May Baseball Magazine highlights stars and wartime retirements
The Telegram reviews the May Baseball Magazine noting Home Run Baker’s retirement to the farm and Pennant prospects across the National American and Federal Leagues. It covers Merkle Derril Pratt and other stars, plus true histories like The Man Who Was Rupt Out of Baseball and The Helgiam of the Baseball War detailing the International League and minor leagues.
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McCarty Beats Rodel In Ten Round Brooklyn Bout
Tom McCarty heavyweight from Montana outpaced George Rodel the Boer through all ten rounds in a Brooklyn match. Rodel made a strong late surge in the final round, but McCarty maintained the lead and won the decision.
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Resignation of Frank Mount Pleasant at Wesleyan College
Mount Pleasant, famed Indian athlete and Olympic star, resigns as athletic director at Wesleyan College in Mount Pleasant while Bill Garron takes charge of the baseball team on a southern trip. Mount Pleasant plans to visit his New York home as his father’s health and business needs draw his attention. Garlow assumes general athletic duties for the rest of the year. It is likely Mount Pleasant will return in the fall as head football coach.
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Marshall College vets upbeat after two win over Ohio University
Marshall College Huntington reports exuberant reactions from the team after a two game set beat Ohio University. The young roster shows confidence and promising traits in practice games. The Wolverines visit for a two game series on April 12 and 13 led by Caesar Ferguson, former Marshall pitcher famed for last year’s strong performances.
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Wesleyan Poised for Strong Track Team This Season
Buckhannon April 16 Wesleyan looks to field a premier track squad this season led by veterans from Salem College and Morris Harvey. Key athletes Sheets Stuart Shumaker Zinn and Kellison Heavner aim to score heavily at the Tri State meet against West Virginia and Marietta, with Coach Garlow developing Wesleyan into its strongest cinder-path team yet.
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Jones Hopes Ex-Majors Propel Feds Comeback
Fielder Jones, manager of the St. Louis Feds, fields two pitching staffs built largely from former major leaguers. Primary hurler Eddie Plank anchors the rotation with Egar Willett Crandell and Bobby Groom also in the mix, following Crandell’s move from the Giants to the Reds and Groom’s rise with the Washington Americans.
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Home Run Baker Details Contract Talks With Mack
In a Baseball Magazine May issue interview, Home Run Baker recalls retirement from playing and describes his MLB contract negotiations with Mack. He says Mack urged a three year deal but Baker preferred one year and the right to renegotiate if performance warranted. Baker insists he never sought to leverage a longer deal to hold up the team and defends his stance amid Federal League pressure.
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Willard Not Champion Despite Johnson Fight
Willard was not crowned champion after defeating Johnson. The International Boxing Union had ruled the title between Johnson and Langford, who were to fight last November. Langford retains the right to face the winner, per the union’s decision.
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Handsome Harry McCormick Stays in Chattanooga Spotlight
Former Giants star and Chattanooga manager Harry McCormick recalls a near major league reinstatement. A scout praised his right field hitting but noted limited speed, remarking he’d pay for McCormick’s teammate. The scout vanished from Chattanooga after seeing McCormick’s name in the box score.
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Catholic University Beats Mountaineers
Virginia led by first lap in the baseball season with six wins and one loss, facing strong northern teams. Catholic University defeated West Virginia 9 to 2 as Huffman struggled in late innings. Barron, Killian, Lynch and Rodgers featured for Virginia, while Catholic University capitalized on timely hitting and solid fielding.
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First Photo of Havana Fight Shows Johnson in Final Round
A historic image from the Johnson Willard bout captures James Johnson clinging to Jess Willard in the twenty sixth round moments before a decisive knockout. Willard loomed large, delivering the blow that sent Johnson to the mat for the ten count and the fight’s end.
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New Duck Pin Team Seeks Matches in State Section
M Clark Ingram manager of I S M P Amusement Company five man duck pin team seeks games with fast competitive squads in this section of the state. Ingram will play any team, MPS Alleys and Twilltgiver.
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