Fiery Capital City Game Ends with Offense Spree
In Capital Street stadium yesterday West Enders battered three pitchers for fifteen hits while Kerr's squad managed a rocky success. The long score spree highlighted erratic pitching and strong hitting from locals, with key at bats and crowd energy shaping the tense finale.
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Jimmy Kerr
West Enders
St Dominic Beats St Peter In Marquette League Game
In a 2 to 1 Marquette League matchup St Dominic topped St Peter at Olympic Field. Domini c pitcher Mullin held the visitors to three hits while Chappell Jones and Sullivan sparked the offense with key hits.
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Tytatty
MAM Vincents
Martins
Grant Goodman
Marquette
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St Peter
Miester
Invinei
Mullin
Stoon
St Donink
Chappell Jones
Sullivan
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Frye
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oMallay
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Turner Jones
Chappell Hibitcher
Dy Migster
Ur Goodman Wilt Pith
Atlester
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Dt McLain
Washington boy loses at Athletic Park in tight pitching duel
Sperlar to cae faced Martisburg at Athletic Park in Hagerstown Md on July 11. The Washington boy pitched well but his club fell 11 to 0 in a crowded scene. Newishi at first for Hagerstown stood out, while Tina é pterger held eleven straight unts in credit in a close battle. Batteries-slerser and Wimao Fim and Howser umpiree-Mesare Martin aid Stith.
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Hagerstown
Dutch Storer
Martisburg
Athletic Park
Betwark
Tina É Pterger
Newishi
Rhe Martius
Oma E Batteries
Slerser
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Fim
Howser
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Martin Aid Stith
Somerset Drops Out of West Penn League
Somerset withdraws from the West Penn League amid fan disinterest and Malarkey says Somerset would not be supported. Parkersburg, W.Va., may take Somerset to keep the league intact as Fairmont wins the pennant and is celebrated. Boston Nationals buy Dessau from Steubenville for $200.
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Malarkey
Washington Port Cumberland
Somerset
Latrobe Cumberland
Paedmont Manige
Tmt
Smeen
West Pawn
Fairmont
Pxchir Dessau
Steubenville
J Ferey Stotke
Boston Nationals
Irewers
Derr
Roanoke Wins Hard Fought Baseball Clash
A rough contest saw Roanoke defeat Highlanders Tobagronista 4 to 1 in a hotly contested game. Roanoke scored twice in the second and once in the sixth and seventh innings while Tobagronista managed a single run in the fourth and ninth. Umpire Byron oversaw the match with attendance noted.
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Washington Post
Tosnoke
Highlanders
Tobagronista
Visltors
Poancke
Danville
Rain Delays Doubleheader as Nationals Hit Injury List
The Nationals face a rain soaked schedule as key players Warner Blankenship Clymer and Charlie Jones are sidelined by injuries. Detroit seeks to capitalize with a rescheduled doubleheader while Johnson Cantillione and George Stone show early form in fading lineups.
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Warner
Blankenship
Clymer
Charlie Jones
Johnson
Washington
Detroit
Nationals
Tigers
Asternurs
Nck Warner
Blankenship Clymer
Clymer Praises Cantillon After Washington Stop
Otis Clymer, formerly with Pittsburgh, praises manager Cantillon and the Washington team and fans. He denies any feud reports, says he’s hitting well and aims to make good in Washington, planning rest in Lebanon due to a weak ankle.
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Washington Rose
Pittsburg
Otis Clymer
Orat White Phite
Cantilot
Washington
Lebanon
Cantillon
Callon
Clymer
Spltter
Piteburg
White Sox Bash Yankees in 15–0 Altered Record Shifts
Chicago routs New York 15 to 0 as White Sox pitchers and hitters overwhelm the Yankees. The game features heavy Chicago offense, multiple scoring innings, and dominant pitching by White.
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Balle
Bonus Masedty Roanoke Special to Washington Post
Roanoke July 16 The Fair Play Club organizes baseball events to ensure fair play for players and umpires. They aim to raise $1000 to be divided among members.
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Ihe Wasmuaglon Post
Roanoke
Elu Kmawn Asl
Mem
Boston Wins Longest 16th Inning Game At Sportsmans Park
In St Louis on a sweltering day Boston defeated St Louis in 16 innings at Sportsmans Park. The game was tied through eight with both teams trading hits and errors. Boston finally pushed four runs in the 16th to take a 6 2 victory as Panachitl Petty pitched the entire marathon contest, with heavy help from the defense and timely hitting.
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Boston and St Louis Divide in Beantown Split
Boston and St Louis divided a doubleheader with the Cardinals winning 1–0 in the first game and Boston taking the second 4–2. Strong defensive plays from Boston, helped by Brown’s support, marked the opener while Beebe pitched well for St Louis.
Ewing Puzzles Giants in Cincinnati Win
New York—Ewing's pitching puzzle stymies the Giants as Cincinnati wins 5 to 2. Ames relieves McGinnity in the ninth. final score 5 2.
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Cincinnati
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Ecate Cincinnat
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Kelley Free Agent Status in National Commission Ruling
The National Commission declares MJ Kelley a free agent regarding the St Louis claim after sessions in Chicago and reviews of his removal and reserve status. It notes no current jurisdiction on the other claim and reserves jurisdiction only on an appeal from the American Association. Ban Johnson files a minority finding asserting no jurisdiction for the commission.
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MJ Kelley
National Commission
Baseball Supreme Court
Ghven
Kelly
Chicago
Ban Johnson
Kelley
St Louis Americans
American Association
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St Louis
Ban Johnann
American League
Keane Joins Uniontown Pro League Club
Hilly Keane signed a contract with Uniontown in the Pro League after a career spanning Georgetown, Milton Del, Virginia League, Southern circuit, Toledo, and Cumberland. The left handed outfielder, noted as one of the city’s best, has consistently hit around .200 in various leagues. John Duggan, former Georgetown player, arrived as scout for the Landhtown club and secured Keane before the midnight train to Pittsburgh.
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Hilly Keane
Uniontown
John Duggan
Georgetown
Landhtown
Pittsourg
Keane
Toledo
Cumberland
Iwa Gues
Pirates Win Third Game Behind Clarke and Hummel
In Brooklyn on July 3 Clarke's men rallied after two losses to beat Pittsburgh 4 runs in the sixth inning while Pittsburgh scored once more. Hummel led with three hits and a homer, while Seaton and Phillippe struck out several batters.
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First Class Ball Players Fewer Than Major Leagues
Sporting commentary notes the scarcity of truly skilled baseball players despite many clubs. It discusses required traits of a top hitter and fielder, cites McGraw’s retirement and top stars’ exits, and mentions players like Tom Bryan, Isbell, and Jones facing team changes and franchise moves.
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Lundgren Applies Brush Cubs Beat Phillies In Pitchers Battle
Philadelphia and Chicago met in a pitchers duel as Chicago shut out Philadelphia 6 to 1 in a game dated July 16. Duggleby was released to Pittsburg after the contest. The summary includes scattered batting totals and fielding notes from the American Association and other leagues listed in the page.
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Hay Beer
Wertix
Clark
Washington
Carl Landeren
Pittsburg
Fred
Beebe
Cy Young
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Four Autos Lose Points in Rough City Run Was Friday
The fourth annual American Auto Association tour from Chicago to this city saw RG Kelsey withdraw, Shoemaker’s gear failures cost penalties for Cleveland, and multiple teams like Auto Club of America and Detroit facing deductions. Weather and rough roads strained drivers as plans to continue toward Indianapolis proceed.
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Crowell Joins Vesper Crew for Regatta Trials
George Washington football coach from last season and former Swarthmore star Crowell has joined the Vesper rowing group. Captain Jenigan of the Vespers aims to win several races at the national regatta while Crowell trains to strengthen the junior crew for the Middle States Regatta. Crowell, 170 pounds, is eager to switch from football to rowing and has been with the squad for months.
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Ick Jenigan
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