National Baseball Commission Denies Wiggs Reinstatement
The National Baseball Commission refused reinstatement for James A. Wiggs, labeling him a contract jumper. Wiggs last left the Toledo club of the American Association and has repeatedly failed in appeals, with the commission declaring no future applications will be considered. In a separate note, Norfolk defeated Lynchburg 3 to 2 in a penant game played in Lynchburg, with standings and box details following.
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National Baseball Commission
Cincinnati
Ohio
James A. Wiggs
Wiggs
Toledo
American Association
James D. Marr
Church of the Immaculate Conception
First in Philadelphia as Athletics edge Washington 2 1
In Philadelphia on April 27 the Athletics beat Washington 2 to 1 in a tight opener. Long Tom Hughes pitched well despite walks, while Rube Vickers took the loss for Washington. Davis stole home for the decisive run as Oldring, Hartsel, and Nicholls set up the late offense.
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Washington Post
Philadelphia
Athletics
Washington
Washington Bunch
Tom Hughes
Rube Vickers
Davis
Coombs
Oldring
Vickers
Hughes
National League Scores and Schedule Update
Schedule shows Philadelphia 6 Brooklyn 5 and St. Louis 8 Cincinnati 2 with New York 2 Boston 0. Teams listed include Chicago Pittsburgh rain and upcoming matchups Pittsburg at Chicago Philadelphia at Brooklyn St. Louis at Cincinnati New York at Boston with standings shown for Chicago New York Cincinnati Brooklyn and St Louis.
SOX CAPTURE THIRD GAME IN ST LOUIS SERIES
Chicago won the third game of the series from St. Louis 6 to 5. St. Louis scored three runs in the ninth to chase pitcher Owen. Davis Anderson Tannehill Sullivan Owens Stone Ferris T Jones Criss were among the key players for Chicago. Hoffman and Donohue contributed for St. Louis in a seven hour contest umpired by Mr. Hvarna.
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Chicago
Owen
Abhore Wetman
OlDougherty
C. Jones
Olf. Slane
Wiliams
Ul Anderson
Wallace
S/Donohue
Ferris
LjAtz
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O Sullivan
Howell
P Criss
St. Loui
Davis
Anderson
Tannehill
Sullivan
Stone
Criss
Donohue
Hoffman
O Owen
Mr. Hvana
Cleveland Beats Detroit 3-1 In Cleveland Showdown
Cleveland defeats Detroit 3 to 1 as Malloy replaces Turner in pitching duties. Turner injures shoulder and may be out long term. Key moments include three Detroit errors by Will and multiple base hits from Clarke Stovall and Lajoie with Cleveland exploiting three Detroit errors to secure the win.
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Ohio
Detroit
Malloy
Will
Turner
J. Clarke
McIntyre
Bradley
Bchacfer
Stovall
O Crawford
Lajoie
Ol Cobb
N. Clarke
Hinchman
Schaefer
Detrett
Cheech
Mallay
Mr. O'Loughlin
Keeler's Bingle Counts In New York Win Over Boston
Chesbro's sharp pitching powers New York to 1 0 victory over Boston. Keeler delivers timely sixth inning hit after Niles single and Thoney error. box score shows sparse offense and a brief 1 hour 3 minute game under umpire Sheridan.
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New York
Chesbro
Boston
Niles
Thoney
Keeler
Nules
Lord
Ij Keeler
McHale
Stahl
Gessler
Ditiberfeld
Laporte
Chane
Unglaub
Ailemphill
O Wagner
Bace Elberfeld
Anipasos
Jhalis
OM Winter
Haston
Cheshie
Mr. Sheridan
Mens 20 Dollar Suits Offer at Qur Store
The Qur store advertises men s suits at 20 dollars, promoting broad choice and high quality fabrics linings trimmings and tailoring. It claims superior value and urges customers to compare and be convinced of the deal.
St Louis Beats Cincinnati In Easy Matinee Victory
St Louis defeated Cincinnati 9 to 4 as misplayed flies and strong St Louis hitting set the tone. Huggins, Murray, and Mitchell powered the winners with key hits while Cincinnati miscues aided the attack.
Mathewson Allows One Hit In Pitcher Battle
New York defeats Boston 2 to 0 in a pitchers' duel as Ritchey error and two hits in the eighth inning produced the only tallies. Tenney received a warm welcome at the plate, later presented a traveling bag by Boston friends. Bridwell drove in the runs, while Mathewson and Young locked down the mound through the low-scoring game. Umpire Emslie, time 1 hour 16 minutes.
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Young
Bridwell
Bowerman
Bails
Erroys
Mr. Emslie
Phillies Pound Ball in Brooklyn Defeat
Philadelphia tops Brooklyn 6 to in a loose field game. Philadelphia excelled at hitting, forcing Bell from the mound in the third inning as McIntyre finished. Key hits included two-base and three-base outs, with Buckle and Magee among the standouts.
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New York
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Bell
McIntyre
Phila
Crooklyn
Abhorte Knabe
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Grant
Maloney
Tivus
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Ritter
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Amell
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Jordan
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Ay Beil
bail—Doom
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Mr. Klemn
Brookland Triumphs After Early Lead Relay
Brookland overcame an early two-run edge as Tansill hit a three-run homer with the bases full to lift Brookland past Commerce and Labor on the White Lot. Middly snared a one-hand catch, Sullivan pitched briefly before Simons relieved him, and Brookland claimed an 8 to 9 victory in a five inning affair amid scattered defensive plays and misplayed chances.
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White Lot
Sullivan
Simons
Tansill
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Laborites
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OAK Bully
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Green
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Jullien
Graves
Atchison
Roy Simmons
Newman
Minor League Results Highlight Eastern and South Atlantic Games
Eastern League scores include Providence 1 over Toronto 0 and Newark 9 over Montreal 4. Haltimore 4 over Buffalo 1. Jersey City 2 over Rochester 4 in fourteen innings. American Association totals show Columbus 4 over Toledo Milwaukee 14, Louisville 7 over Minneapolis in seven innings. Southern League notes Atlanta 3 over Montgomery, New Orleans 6 over Little Rock 5, Memphis 7 over Mobile 1, Nashville 7 over Birmingham 6. South Atlantic results list Augusta 2 over Charleston 0, Savannah 3 over Jacksonville 0, Macon 1 over Columbia. St Paul announcer Lennon reports securing Pitcher Warr from St Louis for 1000 more than last year. University beat Friends 33 to ?. Twining Athletic Club topped Brooklands 5 to 2 with Dwyer making a notable one hand catch.
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Montreal
Haltimore
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jersey
Ity
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Jersey City
Southern League
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Atlanta
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Little Rock
New Orleans
Memphis-Mobile
Memphis
Nashville
Birmingham
St Paul Minn
Apri
Lennon
St. Paul
National League Scores And Attendance Across Eight Games
In the National League action Boston played New York before a crowd of 6 498. Chicago faced Pittsburg in a no game. Brooklyn hosted Philadelphia drawing about 4 000. St Louis met Cincinnati with an attendance around 800.
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New York
Chicago
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Locals win in eighth at Union League park
Washington defeats Reading five runs in the eighth inning after trailing by four, in a Union League opener marked by a late rally led by Shaughnessy and Lynch. Murray relieved Phalen to limit Reading, while Miller and Shaughnessy provided the decisive hit sequence as Washington overturns a 4-0 deficit.
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Murray
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Phalen
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West
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Hartman
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Muller
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Flartmen
Washington Union League opener thrills as rally seals win
In a dusty park debut, Washington’s Union League game featured late rally heroics. Murray and Phalen starred on the mound and at bat, with Shaughnessy delivering a decisive eighth inning triple. Crowd of about 2,500 watched McDermott’s acrobatic catch and Nailin’s one handed stab.
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Washington Union League Club
Percy Crawford
Cranford Paving Company
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Darkness Halts 14-Inning Wilmington Elizabeth Tilt
In Washington Post datelined report from Elizabeth New Jersey April 27 darkness stopped a 14 inning contest between Wilmington and Elizabeth with neither side scoring after the ninth. Final score Wilmington 5 Elizabeth 4.
Baltimore Defeats Paterson In Rainy Match 6 1
Baltimore tops Paterson 6 to 1 as Tydeman makes a sensational one handed catch. Attendance was low due to threatening weather. final score Baltimore 6 Paterson 1 with Beard hitting a two-base hit and Andre pitching for Paterson. Umpire Steinberg.
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Hager
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Chltts
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Kite
Mahar
Kennedy
Mr. Steinberg
Philadelphia Union League shuts out Brooklyn in opener
Philadelphia Union League defeats Brooklyn 1 to 0 in the opening game in Philadelphia. Covaleski allows five Brooklyn hits as the visitors fail to score. Errors by Brooklyn help Philadelphia and Demay, Dowd, and Cuddy contribute on offense. Time 1 hour 46 minutes.
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