Giants poised for pennant as pitching depths tested
Sporting commentary notes the New York Giants gaining momentum with a pennant chase, stressing McGraw’s rotation and the threat from Chicago and Philadelphia. It highlights Walter Johnson’s potential and Burns Squires duel, while weighing team strategy and pitcher selections for key series against Detroit and St. Louis.
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J ED Grillg
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Rilsouig
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Aloago
Carner
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Fiona
Feds
Pion
Ty Ib
Walter Ainste
Mira List
Johnson
Rame
Ans
Mueit
Walter Juin
St Josephs Forfeit Leaves Vigilants To Win By Forfeit
St Josephs failed to field a full team in the Marquette League game, forfeiting to the Vigilants by 2 0. The forfeit occurred as the Migrants, led by Latienger and Nolan, compiled hits and scored in the late innings, while St Josephs could not mount a complete lineup. The result stands as recorded despite the incomplete on field action.
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D Straeta
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API Ataris
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Mbeker Tbs
Ohemier O
Cogsnithe
Davia Ant Aiecher Pires
Lollingsworth Stara Vases
Dan Palliger Morman
Aitt Cane
Cleveland
Cleyland Stich
Baseball scores from recent league matchups
The record lists American League games with scores including Washington vs Detroit 4 276 and Boston vs Chicago 5 943 along with Philadelphia vs Cleveland 3 939 New York vs St Louis 5 900. National League results show St Louis vs Boston 2 200 Chicago vs Brooklyn 4 700 Pittsburgh vs New York and Cincinnati vs Philadelphia 2 800.
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Philadelpha
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Loui
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Philadelphia
Manhattan Defeats Ninth to Strengthen Fourth-Place Claim
Manhattan defeated Ninth to solidify fourth place as outfield and infield misplays helped the winners. Wallach pitched well and Rhodes and Lugten contributed key hits while Ninth's offense outproduced the home team.
Columbian Ath Club Wins 3 2 In Capital City League
In a brisk Capital City League contest the Columbia Athletic Club edged Gyro team 3 to 2. Pitcher Gallagher worked four innings for the win, with Meister and Leonard also seeing action. Hayes and Fenton contributed early, while scoring details show seven men left on base and a one hour three minute game.
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Hayes
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Meister
Leonard
Gallagher
Clear Satirifi
Ut — Lennard
Fenton Fares Penrose Taylor
Clear Doutle
Mulien
Cleveland
Davin Smore
Joe Handibee
Minor League Standings and Results Across Leagues
Baseball results and standings from the minor leagues, listing teams and win loss records across the Eastern, Tri-State, New York State, American Association, and Southern leagues. Highlights include Buffalo beating Baltimore twice, Rochester over Newark, Reading over Williamsport, and various games affecting team positions.
Locals-Cet Two Hits Detroit One Washington Zero
Bill Donovan pitches superb ball after lay-off. Johnson again in harvest allows ten hats, but Tigers fail to sacrifice, wasting runs. Cobb’s long hit scores Crawford for the only run. Fielders had chances, but errors or easy plays limited scoring.
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Tigers
Cobb
Crawford
Rons
Tigers Fight Johnson Donavan Duel Ends in Narrow Loss
In a pitchers duel, Detroit’s Donavan allows two hits and two walks as Washington’s Johnson limits Tigers to one run on Cobb’s sixth inning double. Cobb later steals second but Crawford’s single and Cobb’s three-base hit swing the verdict for Washington. Tigers waste several chances, with Street and McBride failing to score on key plays and Johnson’s effective control tides the game to a 1–0 final.
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Donovan In Fine Form After Six Day Layoff
The six day layoff due to an ana pension left Bil Donovan in peak condition for yesterday's game. He displayed exceptional speed with relaxed effort, delivering a standout performance on the local grounds. The Nationals face Charley South pitching for the Nationals today as the Tigers seek to even the season series and push toward the pennant.
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Donovan
Detroit Wins Preview In Early American League Standings
American League standings show Detroit leading with St Louis and Washington nearby. Yesterday’s results include New York and Philadelphia games while Boston and Chicago trail. Schedule today features Detroit at Washington and Cleveland at Philadelphia with St Louis visiting New York.
Three straight for Sox as Chicago tops Boston 6 to 4
Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 4 to complete a three game winning streak. Wood started for Boston but was hurt by wildness and an error as Chicago pulled ahead early and held on. White pitched for Chicago with support from multiple fielding plays and timely hitting.
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Gime
Naps Pound Coombs In Six Innings Victory
Cleveland defeated Philadelphia as Coombs was knocked out in six innings. Clarke led offense with four runs batted in and Turner, Bradiey, and Murphy added key hits. Leibhardt pitched for Cleveland and Seblitzer relieved for Philadelphia in a game shortened by the early finish.
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Doubleheader Split as New York Tops St Louis 6 4
In New York the Nationals won the second game as Chesbro held St Louis to few runs. Early in the day Waddell earned a win for St Louis in the opening game, but New York clinched a 6 4 victory in the nightcap as fans cheered a New York triumph in Pittsburg.
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Distinctive Outfitter Closeouts at Bargain Prices
The shop advertises end-of-line clothing at fractional prices with suits priced from 15 to 25 dollars and 30 to 35 dollar ensembles. Pants cost up to seven dollars and coats from two dollars ninety cents, with substantial reductions across the stock.
Amateur Baseball Commission Sets Two Umpires for Final Series
The second meeting of the amateur baseball commission at the National Guard Armory drew eight leagues with unity among delegates. Rules for the championship were discussed along with two umpires for each section and a final series umpire to be chosen. Net proceeds to be split among eight teams, with disputes over final series prize split unresolved for future decision. The commission will schedule games by lot opening contes, retain right to end series by unanimous vote, and elect officers John Hadley Doyle president John H Anderson secretary and WOC Thade treasurer. A ground inquiry committee was formed to review sites. Next meeting set for next Wednesday at 7:30.
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John H. Andersson
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John H Anderson
Woc Thade
Capt Edwards
Leoward Robinson
Columbia Athletic Cub
Knabe's Double Beats Reds in ninth inning
Philadelphia wins at Cincinnati as Knabe doubles in the ninth to drive in the decisive run. McQuillan blanks the Reds after the fourth, with solid support from Magee and Titus. Campbell and McQuillin duel in a 1 hour 32 minute game, final score 6-9.
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Cardinals Rally to Beat Boston 3 2 in Sevent h
St Louis gains from Brooklyn after a 3 2 win over Boston. Shaw doubles in the seventh and Charles drives in the deciding run as St Louis moves to seventh place. Charles Konetchy Ritchey Sweeney McGann and Byrne spark the offense in a tight ballgame.
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New York Beats Pittsburg Twice to Take NL Lead
New York defeated Pittsburgh 4 1 and 6 1 in a twin bill, racing to first place in the National League. McGraw's hitters overwhelmed Pittsburgh as Mathewson dominated the second game after Leifeld faltered. Crowd of 1,440 jeered Pittssburg's errors and shaky defense while New York fans celebrated the sweep.
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O'Day
Chicago Wins In Seventh In Wild Nineteenth Century Flat
A Chicago victory in the seventh inning hinges on four hits and a double steal by Kling and Hofman, while Brooklyn capitalizes with a double and three singles off Pfeister. Solid fielding from both sides highlights the contest, especially Lewis, whose blocking and coverage keep the wide shots in check.
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