Baseball Umpire Shuffle Sparks Washington Stand
Washington faces a row over umpires as Dineen and Perrine are sent to Cleveland for a Cleveland game with the Athletics and Naps, while Sheridan and Egan remain in Philadelphia. The move risks late arrivals and a potential farce, with critics arguing Washington’s interests are being sidelined for other cities.
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Satisfied with Griffith as Cincinnati manager
The Cincinnati directors expressed full confidence in Manager Griffith and the team after debate. They voted to spend on any available players to aid the club. Präsident Lynch of the National League met with August Herrmann during the session to review the Pittsburg game delay and solicit Griffith and Grant for their accounts.
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National League
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Commission Favors Reds In Pitcher Trade Dispute
The Cincinnati National League club escaped Minneapolis in a dispute over a Loudell for Altizer and Schreiber exchange. The commission ruled the deal had not been completed and did not recognize Minneapolis claim.
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Minneapolis
Loudell
Altizer
Schreiber
Nationals Buy Greenville Pitcher Cashion in Auction
Greenville, SC June 1 The Carolina Association reports Pitcher Cashion has been sold to the Washington club of the American League for 2500 dollars the highest price paid in this league Mike Kahoe notes the pitcher shows major league potential and keeps close watch on his progress.
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Hugh Jennings
Detroit
Clarence Walker
Tiger
National Commission
Washington
Walker
Spartanburg
Mike Kahne
Tate
Jennings
Huffals
Buffalo
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Carolina Association Baseball Club
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Washington Club
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Yale Crews Open Practice in Rain at Gales Ferry
Yale varsity fours, freshman eight, and varsity eight finally rowed today after rain and exams delayed practice. Under Coach Kennedy the fours paddled to the navy yard and back, followed by the freshmen on the same course and the varsity eight upriver for four miles in light chop.
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Kennedy
Navy Yard
Lafitte Stuns Nationals with Five Inning Perfect Stretch
Edgar Lafitte, a lanky pitcher from the Eastern League, pitched five consecutive scoreless innings in the Detroit game, a spring contest at the local lot. He faced no baserunner for five innings until a ninth inning error. Detroit won 6 to 1 as Washington’s only run came in the first inning on a Delahanty miscue and a subsequent Schaefer drive.
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Conroy
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Nationalists Walker or Gray to pitch against Cleveland today
Walker or Gray is slated to pitch for the Nationals against Cleveland, who won all four games in the West. Jennings planned Summers to start in Philadelphia with Plank to oppose. Delahanty, Lafitte, Milan, Gessler and Cobb starred in a fast paced game with multiple notable plays and defensive miscues.
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West
Jennings
Philadelphia
Plank
American League Standings and Results Snapshot
League standings show Detroit leading with 36 wins and a .745 pace, followed by New York and Philadelphia. Yesterday’s results include Detroit and St Louis rainouts, with Cleveland and Chicago winning, and today’s schedule features Cleveland at Washington and Chicago at New York among others.
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Wells to Box Brown Briton Liked in New York
English lightweight champion Matt Wells considers offers from promoters in New York. A potential bout with K O Brown is discussed at 133 at 3 or 384 at 3, with Brown eager for a match within two weeks. Welsh heads to San Francisco for June 23 bout with Matty Baldwin and Wells may fight McFarland here June 18 or 20.
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San Francisco
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Boston
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Milwaukee
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Boston Wins By One Run In Chicago Comeback Loss
Boston defeats Chicago four to three in a game marred by errors that helped Boston tally three runs. Wood struck out three Chicago pinch hitters in the ninth, while Hooper Yerkes Speaker and Carrigan pace the offense with key hits. Chicago pitchers Karger Lange and Olmstead held scattered hits as Morgan
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Giants Rally Tops Cubs for Fifth Straight Win in Chicago
New York Giants beat Chicago 7 to 1 to move atop the pennant race as the Cubs fall to third behind Philadelphia after the Phillies defeated the Pirates. Merkle started a ninth inning rally with a triple, followed by Bridwell and Devlin. Snodgrass, Merkle, and others supplied key hits in a seven run frame. Mathewson allowed one run while MeIntire pitched poorly for Chicago. Umpires were Messie O Day and Bresnab. Time 1 hour 46 minutes.
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Stowell to Show Novelties in Opener with Hew Players
Jackson Olson and Gregg are among the Hew players Stowall plans to test for today’s opener Lindsay of New Orleans joins Cleveland camp as infielder.
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Olson
Gregg
Lindsay
New Orleans
Cleveland
Baseball lineup notes mix of players and positions
The record lists positions and players in a scattered lineup like Shortstop Graney Olson Jackson in left field and other infield and outfield names including Birmingham Turner Ball Land Fisher Smith and catcher Griggs with pitchers Griggs Young and others.
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Olson
Jackson
Stovall
Birmingham
Turner
Land
Fisher
Smith Greme
Uthity
Easterly
Tana
Phillies Win Extra Inning Battle at Pittsburg in Ten
The Phillies defeated Pittsburg 5 to 4 in ten innings marking the first extra inning game of the season in Pittsburg. Two balks were called, one on each pitcher, a rarity this season. Notable performances include Knabe Paskert Magee and Luderus for Philadelphia and Wagner Hunter for Pittsburg with multiple hits and two base hits.
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Lebert
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Hunter
O Dooin
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el rTotels
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Stovall Brings Naps to Town With 22 Players
G Stovall arrives with the Cleveland Naps promising 1911 spring novelties. Joe Jackson and Cy Young among 22 players, with Young likely to debut here if fit, and Vean Gregg to start the opener. Stovall seeks full control and hints at a possible two base hit ground rule in the park.
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G. Stovall
Stovall
Joe Jackson
Carolina
Anteseason
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Rght Field Lay
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Cy Young
Reds Pound Out Victory Over Boston 9 To 2
Cincinnati hit Pfeffer hard and timely to beat Boston 9 to 2. Bates went 4 for 4 to raise his series line to 11 hits and 4 walks in 18 at bats. Gaspar struggled with control but was effective with men on base as Cincinnati totaled 7 runs in the final frames while Boston was held scoreless after the fifth.
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Boston Today
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Tenney
OlEgan
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Ingcron
Goode
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Brooklyn Breaks Even With St Louis In 7-3 Victory
Brooklyn bunched hits in the eighth inning to beat St Louis 7 to 3, balancing the series. Rucker was effective aside from two innings as Brooklyn compiled 12 hits and produced several key runs.
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Medal for Jack Sheridan in Philadelphia ceremony
Special to The Washington from Philadelphia June 6 Umpire Jack Sheridan veteran of many hair-raising contests will receive a solid gold medal from the American League as a token of esteem. President Ban Johnson will attend with Mayor Reyburn to present the award. The medal bears a baseball diamond, scales of justice, and the inscription Twenty years service A token of esteem. The article also notes Tom Connolly may be the next honored arbitrator. Elliott City defeated Rock Hill 6 to 2 in a game shortened by late scoring. prep team overcame seniors 6 2.
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Philadelphia
Jack Sheridan
Sheridan
American League
Ban Johnson
Reyburn
Johnson
Tom Connelly
Fines and suspensions after Chicago New York games
National League officials announced fines and suspensions for players and umpires from the Chicago and New York games. Mordecai Brown faced a three day suspension and a fine, Zimmer man paid 25 dollars, Ambre Eason drew 25 to Meyers and 10 to Becker, while Doyles received a three day ban for his argument with Umpire Johnstone. Also noted is Jim Flynn of Pueblo beginning training for a July 4 bout with Carl Morris, with Dick Givens of Philadelphia acting as Flynn’s sparring partner.
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Chicago
National League
Mordecai Brown
Zimmerman
Ambre Eason
Becker
Meyers
Eason
Doyles
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Kansas City
Jim Flynn
Pueblo
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Oklahoma
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Philadelphia
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