Wilmington Seeks Lave Cross as Third Baseman
Washington’s former third baseman Lave Cross is being pursued by Wilmington Tri-State League president Connelly. Cross, released by Washington, has many Delaware friends and may join Wilmington. negotiations continue with Cross showing interest but no agreement yet.
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Wilmington
Del
Connelly
Lave Cross
Washington
Gross
Mursboro
Cross
Sussex County
Lower
Delaware
Harry K Hoch
Woodside
Hoch
Camden
Umpire Bauswine Returns Amid Worcester Clash?
Umpire Bauswine, abused by Williamsport manager Wolverton, returns to officiate a Harrisburg Wilmington doubleheader then seeks legal action in Trenton. Tri-State League suspends Wolverton until July, fines him $100. Harrisburg defeats Wilmington 4-3, Wilmington wins 1-0 in game two as Walker debuts for Harrisburg and McCauley and Doeescher umpire.
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Wolverton
Washington Post
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Del
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Laborites Trim Navy in Sterling Baseball Display
Commerce and Labor defeated Navy 6 to 2 as Chunk Wheatley dominated the mound with standout work and Murray supported in the box. Evans sparked the Laborites with key batting while Navy struggled with errors and limited timely hits in yesterday afternoon's White Set matchup.
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Navy
Chunk Wheatley
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Evans
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Holt
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Braddocks Break Even In Double Header With Kensingtons
In Kensington Maryland a Braddocks of Washington split a double header with Kensington Athletics. First game saw poor fielding with Braddocks winning. Second game Kensington shut out Braddocks 12 to 0 behind strong batting and pitching by Peter who held Braddocks to one hit.
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Washington
Kensington Athletics
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Victory for Bryn Mawr in Polo Final
Bryn Mawr first polo team defeated Rumson of Seabright New Jersey by a score of 1419 to 1334 goals in the finals of the Country Club trophies at Bala Country Club grounds. Rumson was represented by J J Hunt Walter McClure H Borden and Hugh Doury and Bryn Mawr by Alexander Brown HW Harrison BR EB Strawbridge and George McFadden. Rumson was driven a hard five goals. Atlantic League entries include Brooklyn Newark and more with twenty five dollars in special prizes this week.
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Philadelphia
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Alexander Brown
HW. Harrison
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George McFadden
Hariduy
One Hit Off Stewart Narrow Lynchburg Victory
In a pitchers battle Lynchburg shaded Portsmouth 6 to 5 as Stewart allowed one earned run over nine innings and Walsh struggled in one frame for the Truckers. Umpire Mr Truby officiated. Bayinder dominated for the Tobacconists in Danville’s 4 to 2 win over Roanoke behind Lavinder’s pitching. Shaffer’s Colts edged Mary Jane 2 to 1 in Norfolk with Fox and Edwards in the battery.
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Roanoke
Portsmouth
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Stewart
Walsh
Ree
Lynchburgh
Evans
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Truby
Shaffer
Mary Jane
Fox and Edwards
Long
Winchester Beats Wheaton in 4 to 1 Victory
Winchester baseball team defeated Wheaton 4 to 1 at J. Reservoir Park. Cantwell hurled a gem allowing only two Wheaton hits. McDonald hit a long homer, one of the grounds’ longest, as nine Wheaton hits were turned back by Sanders. Atchison shined at short for Wheaton, while Lahn cut off a run from right field.
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Washington Post
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Winchester Baseball Club
Wheaton Club
J. Reservoir Park
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McDonald
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Printers Beat Columbia Club in Fast Nine Inning Contest
In a delayed entry from a printed recap, the Columbia Athletic Club fell 6 to 5 to Government Printing Office after a late rally. Collie Wahler pitched well, with the game dominated by a third inning squeeze play by the Printers and a slate of scattered hits from both sides.
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Detroit Beats Nationals in Ten Inning Thriller
In a tense ten inning game at National Park Detroit defeated Washington 6 to 4. Bob Ganley starred for Washington with two singles and a triple, while Charley Jones and Delehanty provided key hits. Killian walked Anderson then shut down the tying rally as Detroit retrieved a late lead. Sam Crawford left for Detroit after learning of his wife’s illness. Downs and Cobbs provided the decisive extra-base hits in the tenth.
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Blankenship Scouting Trip Linked to Western Prospects
Cantillon sends injured catcher Blankenship to scout Western players while finger mends. He aims to evaluate two outfield prospects and a middle infielder, though deals are unlikely soon as minor clubs guard top talent. Also notes Napoleon Lajoie’s Cleveland open series at National Park with Tom Hughes pitching for locals and praise for Ganley’s bat and fielding.
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Crews Practice At Poughkeepsie In Fast Time
Fine weather and ideal course mark the Poughkeepsie workouts as Georgetown Cronin and Stuart swap positions to boost starboard strength. Georgetown pacing the river at 38 to 40 strokes, finishing strong while bookies bet Syracuse and Georgetown in a lively day with no race times released.
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Courtney
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Seymour
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Young Strong Pitcher and Batting, Doubleheader Highlights
In a tense first inning, Young pitched well and drove in a run for St. Louis but an error prevented a shutout. The Boston and St. Louis lineups clash as pitchers Howell and Young dominate early, with unearned runs influencing the outcome in a tight game. In Philadelphia, Philadelphia edges Cleveland by capitalizing on three first inning hits and two errors, turning the early miscue into a decisive advantage.
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Umphee
Messia Hurst
Sonnedy
Harvard Rowing Crew Struggles in Regatta
Top Conn June 17 Harvard crews failed to match their best form in rough morning races. The varsity eight were wet and disjointed then faded. afternoon effort fared no better. Freshmen also showed ragged rowing. Wray focused on coaching but remained dissatisfied. Wyman, sidelined by mumps, returned from hospital and ge ography kept from practice as doctors weigh rowing safety.
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Wray
Loring
Wyman
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New London
Manahan
New Yorkers win eleventh inning battle over Chicago
In a hard eleven inning game at New York on June 17 two local Americans defeated Chicago. Pitchers changed in the eighth as the teams traded hits and runs. Final scores show New York overcoming Chicago with late support from key players in a tightly contested contest.
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OAK Hahn
Keeler
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Iberfeld
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Aramis
Chicago Beats Boston in lively early-season tilt
Chicago defeated Boston in a hitting game on June 17, earning runs on three singles and a sacrifice fly. Sheckard drove in a run as Chicago took a 1-0 lead, with Beaumont and Needham contributing in the field. Brown and Young rotated mound duties as Chicago and Boston exchanged blows, with errors and base runners shaping the tense contest.
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Pour
Yale Crew Spares Two Miles Upstream In Wind
Crews from Yale varsity and freshman eight ran a two mile upstream spin instead of the four mile race plan. Heavy wind made the longer course undesirable. The varsity led the freshman by about five lengths after racing up and back along the river.
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Conn
Yale
Varsity
Boston Ekes Out Win Over St Louis In Holiday Tilt
In a foggy holiday game at Boston, St Louis surged after fifth inning as Tannebli allowed it to rally. Oberlin started pitcher duties for Boston, while multiple batters from both sides contributed in a tense dry outing. Time of game stretched over hours with late scoring in the seventh.
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Bunthing Bite
Cincinnati Defeated as New York Rally Edges Out
Cincinnati, Ohio, June 17. New York scored three runs in the sixth inning to push its total to six, and Cincinnati folded without spirit. Notable moments included Capt Ganzel benches for disputing a decision and a list of players and scores reflecting the Yankees’ 63 run tally. The game lasted about one hour and sixty-eight minutes with Ames umpiring.
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Brooklyn shuts out St Louis 8 to 0 in opener
St Louis was blanked 8 to 0 in the first game of the year at home. Brooklyn pounded for runs in the later innings as Lash pitched a complete game. Burch, Bennett, Marrey, and Lewis starred with hits and key plays including a double play started by Pastorius. Umpire Day officiated the contest.
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Lash
Moren Dominates Pittsburg As Philadelphia Wins
Moren pitched seven innings of no hitter baseball for Philadelphia, earning a strong ovation before allowing five hits in the eighth as Pittsburgh rallied. Tyhch Camnitz and Wolters debuted for Pittsburgh. Philadelphia seized control with timely hitting and scored the decisive runs.
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