The Cost Of Baseball Estimated At Seventeen Million
A long analysis estimates United States baseball spending at about 17 million dollars per season. It breaks down spending across leagues, minor and major, attendance, gate receipts, club costs, salaries, and equipment. It notes attendance totals of over six million and cities with high support such as Boston and Philadelphia, plus minor leagues spanning many regions.
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New York
Philadelphia
Newark
N. J
Boston
S T. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Brooklyn
JacInnis
Ason
Son
Kansas City
Louisville
Buffalo
Providence
R. I
Association of Minor
American Association
Middle West
Mississippi
East
Canada
Rocky Mor
Uoop
New Haven
Conn
Albany
Utica
Scranton
Penn
Springfeld
Hsno
Galveston
Savannah
Poughkeepsie
Richmond
Maine
Pacfic
Elase
Tha
Eec
Weason
Ste
Aeason
Nevada
American League
Winchester Wins Again in Virginia Ball Game 7 to 1
Winchester defeats Frederick 7 to 1 as Cy McDonald hits two home runs and a single. Maher allowed six hits but walked five, Cantwell held Frederick to six hits. Duggan and Creager standout. Winchester leaves for a ten day trip with games in Frederick Baltimore and Atlantic City.
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Winchester
Frederick
Maher
Cantwell
Cy McDonald
Weason
Duggan
Creager
Frederic
Baltimore
Walbrook Athletic Club
Atlantic City Professionals
Atlantic City
Virginia
Virginia State League
Prederick
Wineh
Drent
Savyage
Olage Baker
Sclman
Clayton
OY Malone
iDellon
Sheridan
Mabry
Braig Phert
Oisehelter
Winehamtahe
McDonald
Dalton Scheiler
An Creager
Bale
Manor
C. McDonald
Thresse
Creazer
Baker
Don McDonald
Stoke James
Duggsn
Craiger
Maner
Brown
Fradertele
Rockville Dominates Germantown in 15 to 4 Win at Fairgrounds
Rockville routed Germantown 15 to 4 in a seven inning game at the fairgrounds. Rockville piled up 13 runs in the first and fourth innings while Germantown was hampered by the absence of their best pitcher. Kemp and Warfeld led Rockville with multiple hits, and Kemp also contributed on the mound in a lengthy outing lasting 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Rockville
Germantown
OlBest
Whiting
Herrel
Warfeld
Watera
Ingh
Hicks
Ganley
Ahal
Tardad
Kemp
Worfeld
Hicke
Ahalt
Dawson
Bagley
Brewer
Brower
Herel
Waters
Smithers
Braddock
Firat Kaso
Ballcom
Strackeye
Whittng
Oy Herrel
Emithera
Lewis
Daweon
Best
Smitthers
Ott
Fatinge
el” Smithers
Tozes
N. Brewer
J. R. Brewer
Bagley Waters
Umyile
Mosers
Shaw and Benson
Gatse
Fredericksburg Wins Shutout Over Gaithersburg
Special to The Washington Post Fredericksburg defeated Gaithersburg 2 to 0 in a standout game. Manning and Thompson dominated, six hits total, no one reached first until the sixth. Manning pitched well with Falconer Marshall and Legge strong in the field and catching. Thompson's work impressed manager Feuerherd who may sign him next season aimed at top state competition.
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Fredericksburg
Gaithersburg
Manning
Thompson
Falconer
Marshall
Legge
Feuerherd
Boore
Murphy
Warn
Manding
Gauthersturg
Frederickshare
Dodd
Carter
Errore
Frederickeburs
Three Straight for Giants in Cincinnati
New York pulled ahead at key moments to complete a three game series win in Cincinnati. McGinnity pitched into eight, while Ames struggled as New York tallied runs from McLean Tenney Doyle Bresnahan Donlin Barry and others to secure the victory.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
New York
Ewing
Tha Iacaig
McGinnity
Cincinna l
Abe O
el New York
Abe O AE
OjTonney
Golem ES Ao
OfDresnihan
Fuskert
Ames
McLean
Tenney
Doyle
Bresnahan
Donlin
Barry
Bridwell
Messi, Kiem
Johnstone
Cardinals Rally In Ninth To Overcome Phillies 5 4
St Louis trailed after errors allowed four runs but came back in the ninth, Beebe closing strong in relief while Sparks was hit hard. final score 5 to 4. Key hits included two-base and three-base plays with Murray Konetehy Bransfield and Magee contributing for Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Beebe
Sparks
Erie
Grant
Charter
Omaha
Murray
Titus
Konetehy
Magee
Deihanty
O Bransfield
Bryne
Gaborne
Boo Reilly
Donlin
Ludwig
Dapin
Philadelph
Shaw
Reilly
Knabe
Branefeld
Bransfeld
Doolin
Eranetehy
Jehanty
Byrne
Stalen
Tit Shaw
Charles
Bransfield
Pirettes
Beeve
Atr
Emyllo
Xame
Boston Triumphs in Fifteenth Over Chicago
In a Chicago-Boston game extended to the fifteenth inning, Boston defeats Chicago 2-8. Bates leads with five hits, driving in two runs after a sac bunt and successive singles. Tuckey’s pitching and solid defense keep Chicago at bay late, with notable plays including a three-base shot and key double plays.
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Boston
Bates
Tocals
OlBeckar
Sheckard
Boner
Osweeney
Fling
Qgeaham
Brown
Tuckey
Sage
Zimerman
aSpee Merant
Howard
Regson
Tinker
Beaumont
Holman
Dahlen
McGann
Bheckara
Baste
Kling
Ritches
Mr Gann
Graham
Hofman
Ting
Beest
Firat
Belle
Tucker
Breimfeldt
Tackes
Amapires
Aoeers
Risler Ae Eoddernam
Richmond Inches Ahead as Lynchburg Collapses
In Richmond Virginia the team surged in the third inning scoring three runs to take five of six in the week’s series against Lynchburg. Key players included Revell and Kanzler with strong hits and steady pitching, while Lynchburg faded with several costly errors. The game ended Richmond 6 Lynchburg 0.
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Richmond
Perdue
Lynchburg
Revelle
Pitening
Fickmond
Lynch
U Byrd
Kanster
Woowen
Simeon
Mesattl
Westlake
Revell
Oferdue
Pou
Rune—Lipe
Kanzler
Stinson
Sandhore
Titman
Stimson
Sandherr
Kana
Sweeney
Lanzier
Messitt
Besee— Schuman
Tharee
Marines Defeat St Pauls in Marquette League clash
The Marines beat St Paul’s 8 to 2 as Gibson faltered in the eighth inning after a solid early lead. Snyder’s stellar center catch highlighted a fielding standout, while Herrick Kane O Connor and Snyder produced key hits. Schedule advances with August and September games against St Joseph’s Vigilantes and Turnerites.
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Marines
St. Joseph
Vincent's If
Turnersten
St. Paw
St. Paul's
Gibson
St. Paul
Snyder
Aid Lerlick
Rous
Ofwithohe
Meagher
Lewin
O'Kennor
Heinrich
Connover
Ward
McDonoughen
Dowd
Ar Gibron
Pos
Bell
Olsugen
Merril
Herrick
Kane
O'Connor
C. Heinrich
F. Heinrich
Berlich
Helprieg
Hell
Wilhotte
Merrill
Wilhoite
Dy Merrill
baces—Merines
St.Paul's
Cleveland
St. Josaph'a
Vigilante
St. Vincent's
Turnerites
Marinas Va
St. Joseph's
Vigilantes Ve. St. Vincent's
Marinos
St. Fool's
St. Vincent
St. Vinegr’s
Tumnarites
Ninth Street Preacher? Ninth Street Beats Shopmen 7 to 2
The Ninth Street Sunday School League defeated the Shopmen of the Railroad League on Active grounds by 7 to 2. Richmond pitched a gem for Ninth, allowing three hits while striking out three and walking two. Rupert started for the Shopmen, yielding nine runs on nine hits with six strikeouts over his time. Burhaus and Hands led the Ninth with strong batting and aggressive base running, and Groves, Turner, and Syman contributed key hits as the game was called after five innings due to weather.
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Shopmen
Richmond
Rupert
Burhaus
Agan Beehler
Groves
Crichm'das
OlSuPy
Mands
Turner
Brecker
Dougherty
Burhana
McKnight
Syman‘s'e
Rider
Deckard
Rher
Hammond
Bushler Tanda
Stecker
Symanosxies
Batton
Richmont
Grover” Lait
Vasee
Titchmond
Dod Burhaus
Smick
Simonosile
Mr. Bleu
Twining Beats Advent to Clinch Pennant in Open Tilt
In a well played game Twining defeated Advent 8 to 1, cinching the pennant. Seitz started for Advent but retired after one out in the fourth, with Pumphrey closing. Landvoigt’s left field throw nabbed Rupertus at the plate, and Driver’s double play saved Twining late. Other details note substitutions and the two teams’ lineups. Seattle trip sets the scene for the Fairbanks squad’s West Coast tour beginning Monday with Spokane as the first stop ahead of winter travel.
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Advent
Seitz
Pumphrey
Landvoigt
Rupertus
Driver
Gordon
Ogle
Dire Mb
Bohr Gordon
A OlGeitz
Vanow
Tote
McCarthy
Irwin
Ole
Danérotet
Allone
Tenning
Gorden
Marios
Her
Settx
Myers
Seattle
Wash
Fairbanks
Alaska
Pacer
Spokane
Atlantic Coast
Acroup
G E Howard Co. Wins in Commercial League Battle
The G. E. Howard Co printers, possible pennant winners, defeated E. J. Murphy Co at Bishth street and Florida avenue northeast, 6 to 4. Freeman pitched solidly for Howard, allowing eight hits and striking out two. Gray for Murphy was touched for ten hits, fanning six but erratic. O’Neile’s and Harris’ batting highlighted the win.
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G. E. Howard Co. Printers
E. J. Murphy Co
Bishth Street
Florida Avenue
Freeman
Printers
Dally” Gray
O'Neile
Harris
Ole Nellie
GlGulll
OiSmith
Zak
Lawson
baces—Smith
Moreland
Wood
O'Neille
Gray
Gry
Murphy
Howard
Crampton
Smith
Priddy Dooms Visitors In Close Local Ball Game
Priddy pitched a clever game as Government Hospital for the In sane beat Eastern High 4 to 3 at St. Elizabeth. Whiting started for the visitors and was hit hard. Pumphrey Noone and Priddy figured in key plays. Notable fielding and timely hits supported Priddy as the home team overcame the Eastern outfit in a 1 hour 45 minute contest.
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Priddy
Moses & Sons
St. Elizabeth
Government Hospital
Whiting
Pumphrey
Noone
Aleres
Rhoale Pumphrey
Clements
Pickett
Wsetton
Ran Bi Priddy
GiNoone
le Felvie If
Gvang
Boot Thrall
Yitager
Bates
Hickett
Phipps
Walsh
Sutton
Hurley
Babe Ott Priddy
Whitney
Whitner
Eiger
Bhaves
HI. Mones
Smith
Nocona
Bedwinn
Mr. Powers
Herndon Beats Falla Church 7–0 in One-Sided Contest
Special to The Washington Post Herndon defeats Falla Church team Beore 7 to 0. Meister earns win for Herndon with strong pitching as Lynch struggles with poor fielding. Key plays include Chapin at short and Orrison fouls, while Orrigan, Ambler and Dale contribute on offense and defense.
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Falla Church
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Meister
Lynch
E. Hodgson
Chapin
Orrison
Arhoae
Orrigan
Dronnel
Waters
D & Olt
Hodgson
Gote
Minon
Orrigon
Ambler
Houser
Dale Firat
Melater
Lyne
Bi Fernel
Leoeh
Chird
Double header at Petersburg shows visitors win 4 to 2
The Peters and Brookland of Washington, DC played a large crowd in a Petersburg double header. In the first game the visiting team won 4 to 2 and in the second game the locals won 7 to 4. Players listed include Rishard Dartell Bennett Eny ton Jackson and others.
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Washington Post
Hanover
Athletic Park
Igcore
Hirst Gam
Westtaam Post
Petersburg
Augburg
Peters
Brookland
Washington
D. C
Rishard
Dartell
Bennett
Enyton
Jackson
Hiawell
Demeil
Independence League notes tease postponed week schedule
The Independence League wraps up its regular schedule as postponed games are set for Monday through Saturday at McDevitt's Field. Teams include Manhattan, Nith, Gurley, Twining, Advent, Wallach, and Ninth Street Christian Church, with post-season hopes and plans for larger stands next year.
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Manhattan
Nith
Gurley
Twining
Advent
Wallach
McDevitt
Worley
Bloomingdale
Travis Wins Essex County Open and Medal Play
Walter S. Travis of Garden City captured the Essex County Golf Club open tournament final and won the medal play. He defeated H. H. Wilder of Vesper Country Club Lowell 2 up in the afternoon match. Prior to the final, Travis and Wilder settled a tie in medal play with Travis carding 77.
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Manchester
Mass
Walter S. Travis
Garden City
Essex County Golf Club
H. H. Wilder
Vesper Country Club
Lowell
Travis
Wilder
W. J. Travia
Garden
Oltv
Race Meet at Sheepshead Closes Public Access
New York August 2 A fall meeting of eleven days will be held by the Coney Island Jockey Club if professional betting can be stopped. If not, gates close to the public and races run privately. Racing runs August 22 to September 12 omitting two Fridays. The Futurity Handicap opens the meet as a top event.
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New York
Coney Island Jockey Club
Reillys Sackett Cup Swim Feature At Philadelphia Meet
Townsend Harris Schoolboy James H Ralliy of New York wins the Sackett cup in 1 05 4 5 on the Schuylkill River in the middle Atlantic district swimming championships. George South of NYAC finishes second and Thomas Whitaker of Philadelphia Swimming Club takes third. Alfred G Haggarty and Willis Cooling also post notable results in 100 yard and 300 yard events.
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New York
George South
Whitaker
Cooling
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Tames H. Ralliy
Thomas G. Whitaker
J. W. Anthony
University of Pennsylvania
G. C. Sylvester
Wills Cooling
Bottmore
Aled G. Hage
Sarkett
James H. Bailly
Ying
TG. Whitaker
Tim
1. C
Henry Lange
C. Seagun
John Hewitt
Thle
J.B. Davia
CBS
van Robert Ferguson
M.C. A
John BM. Barden
U. of Yatra
LC Kinning
Woo
Robert Pergnsen
Osent Sebieit
BS. C
Robert 'Y. Kesar
Aim
King
Bart White
Witey Willis Cooting
Leesburg Beats Bluemont 10–2 in Scrappy Baseball Showdown
Leesburg defeats Bluemont 10 to 2 at Leesburg. Hampton pitched poorly supported as Leesburg bats struck early, with Alexander and B Jackson standout on defense. Hope allowed both Bluemont runs on errors, while Leesburg capitalized on miscues and timely hits to secure the win.
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Bord
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R.jackson
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O/Arnett
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Blaca
Blueman
Jenking
Alesander
Wise
Jackson
Hoye
Ford
Pases
Lecobure
Howe
Simpeon
Jenkins
R. Jackson
Littisjohn
Tennis at Rockville heads for Monday close
Rockville lawn tennis tournament at Montgomery Country Club yields hotly contested singes and doubles. Players like Whiting Telbott Palbott and Henderson headline men’s and Evelyn Glascott Grace Beppe win in women’s singles while mixed doubles see Tal bott Munro duo prevail. Regional baseball and league standings follow with scores from Buffalo to Jacksonville and several minor league tallies.
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Montgomery Country Club
Julien ‘W. Whiting
Randolph Telbott
Thomas M Palbott
Osgood Holmes
Fred Henderson
Roy Warfield
Randolph Mason
Sormerville Danaon
Randolph Mazon
Henderagn
Ladiew
Evelyn Glascott
Claude Alinutt
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