Amateur baseball commission urged for Washington leagues
The article argues for an amateur baseball commission to govern local leagues in Washington, noting the root of amateur play, the balance of competition, and the need for a court of last resort. It recounts Marquette League actions expelling St Joseph, and mentions umpire conduct, player movements, suspensions, and upcoming games across multiple clubs.
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National Commission
Washington
Marquette League
St. Theresa
Association
St. Joseph
Leapley
Capt. Edwards
Board of Managers
Anacostia Church
Marquette
Snitz” Nau
St. Martin Club
Tommy Shoemaker
Newman
Thomas
Ariefi
McGuire Aims to Lead Boston to Pennant Aim
Boston manager Jim McGuire spoke to the Americans after a team meeting. He pledged to co operate with players to build a winner, acknowledging the season offers no pennant chance but aiming to lift the club to a higher division. He cited past bosses and his baseball experience in outlining the challenge. The piece also notes scores from the New York State League games in Scranton Binghamton Syracuse Wilkes Barre and Albany.
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Worley
Bethany
Waugh
Harry Collistower
Griffith
Reeps
New York State League
Scranton
Binghamton
Syracuse
Wilkesbarre
Albany
Boston Nationals
Washington Post
Troy
Utica
Rochester
Senators Shore Clymer to Join For Wednesday Doubleheader
The Washington Senators return from Atlantic City as Clymer plans to join the team on Wednesday for a doubleheader. Smith will pitch the first game against Dygert, with Graham expected to join tomorrow to pitch the second. Waddell’s Salvation Army influence noted. Cantillon optimistic about breaking even on the trip.
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Dygert
Graham
Waddell
Salvation Army
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Cantillon
Atlantic City
Post
Pest
Clymer
Mellowa
Here
Circle
Senators
Athletics
Connie Mack
Pittsburg Backstop Fights Shin Guards Hindering Play
George Gibson, catcher for Pittsburg, opposes shin guards saying they hamper mobility and could force his retirement if he cannot catch without them. Manager Fred Clark tried shields on players but Gibson discarded them as heavy and restrictive. Teammates concur, noting guards offer little protection and slow movement behind the plate.
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Washington Post
Pittsburg
George Gibson
Doolin
Gibson
Michael
Fred Clark
Hackenschmidt
Ontario
Bresnahan
Cleveland Beats Chicago In Twelve Innings Ruhm
Cleveland defeats Chicago 7 to 5 in twelve innings in Cleveland. Clark Rhoades and Bradley singled to win as Walsh erred on Flick's bunt. Joss pitched six innings for Cleveland while Rhoades and Wesday saw action for Chicago.
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Rhoades
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Walsh
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Jones
Isbell
O'Brien
Donohue
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Stoval
Dougherty
Hinchman
Oo Roche
ilBay
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Hahn
Quillin
Joss
Jessy
Messia
Connolly
O'Loughlin
Detroit Beats St Louis 2 to 1 In Sixteenth Detroit Wins Behind Powell and Killian
Detroit toppled St Louis 2 to 1 as Powell and Killian pitched. a pivotal sixth inning error and three hits gave Detroit two runs. Crawford and Stone drove in runs for Detroit while Jones and Cobb contributed for St Louis. Umpire Mr Evans called a 1 hour 45 minute game.
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Rossman
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Ol Schmidt
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Hartzell
St. Louie
Jones
Crawford
Stone
T. Jones
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Coughlin
Scheefer
Wiles
Schaefer
Rossmen
Mr. Evans
Split Even In Redland
Cincinnati errors fueled Pittsburg’s five of six first game runs. second game limited to seven innings. Pittsburg managed one hit off Weimer. Cincinnati hitters each had one off Camnitz. Final scores and details follow with multiple miscues and base actions noted.
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Ohio
Pittsburg
Weimer
Camnitz
Anderson
Lobe
OjLeach
Mitenea
Milizo OfClarks
St. Davis
OjStorke
Ganzel
Behlei
O Nealon
Seneeban Spo
Odwell
Wsmith
Pittsburg - Ooo
O-O
Mowrey
Mitchell
Schlel
Fittaburg
Wuggins
Camaris
Carpenter
Johnstone
Oaettsburg
Ae Ee
Ugeins
Lobert
Leach
Mitchall
aClarke
Wee Davis
Storke
Ganze
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Ib Mowrey
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B . Odwen
Phelpe
Gay Coakley
Leever
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Sheehan
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Coakley
Lever
Seeger
Messrs
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Teddies Win Another In Ninth? Chicago Triumphs In Tenth
Chicago won in the tenth inning as Reulbach delivered a clean single to right to score Hofman who had reached safely. Kling's triple and a fly ball produced Chicago's first run, aided by three consecutive hits and a misplay. Final: Chicago 12, St Louis 1.
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Reulbach
Hofman
Kiing
Nees St. Louis
Byrne
Sheckard
Bennett
Steinfeldt
dlHolly
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I Murray
Howard
Fostetter
O'Hara
Burech
Marehatt
Oharger
P Totels
St. Louis
Kling
Marshall
Rvers
Hofmien
Balle
Karger
Murray
Mr. O'Day
Soldiers Blank Arion Club In 6-0 Exhibition Loss
Arion Social Club blanked the Company G Fourth Infantry baseball team 6 to 0 at the Arsenal grounds. Gordon pitched masterfully for the Arions, allowing few hits while Payne struggled after two games in two days. Notable plays included Shead Wyncoop and Zanelli Riston for the Arions and Cassidy Finley for the soldiers. Umpire Huston. Time 1 hour 40 minutes.
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Linderman
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Huston
Madden Aims at English Derby With King James
New York reports John Madden eyes the English Derby with King James, a Tremont winner, set to travel to Epsom next year barring accident. Madden values King James, asking $2,000, and has resisted selling as bids remain low. The colt is praised as Plaudit’s best son and is slated for valuable stakes amid strong performance promises.
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Croker
Washington Post
New York
John Madden
Richard Croker
Orby
Madden
King James
Atlantic
Potomac Fishing Near Great Falls Abounds With Species
The Potomac near Great Falls yields abundant small mouth bass and blue crabs while the lower river furnishes thousands of barrels of crabs, spots, trout, and rock fish. Sturgeon up to 200 pounds are shipped for caviar. Deer, birds, and nests are noted as a concern in Takoma Park, with officials seeking action to curb crimes against wildlife.
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Great Falls
Tip Hoey
Washington
Russia
James M. Hood
Blue Ridge
John L Easy to Handle and Hard to Tame
A veteran boxing trainer recalls John L Sullivan as a difficult, pigheaded fighter who needed only a club to obey. The piece recounts Sullivan’s training under Bill Muldoon in Sharon Springs, his late disappearance, Wakely’s pursuit, and Wakely’s quiet authority that commanded Sullivan’s respect.
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John I
John II
John L
Slade Jimme Wakely
Jimmie
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Sullivan
Sharon Springs
New York
Muldoon
John Ll
John, L
Wakely
Jonn L
Jimmie Wakely
Broadway
Week in sports regatta at Poughkeepsie and more
A packed week ahead features the intercollegiate regatta on the Hudson at Poughkeepsie with Yale and Harvard rivals, plus the Yale Harvard aquatic contest on the Thames. American players head to Wimbledon and Wissahickon for the women’s championships as Beals Wright and Behr defend the Davis Cup hopes. Yachting opens with a 72 mile Indian Harbor race from Greenwich to Bartlett Reef, with entrants like Invader and Endymion. Polo plays at Bryn Mawr Wissahickon and Meadowbrook, and Saturday hosts two major turf stakes at Sheepshead Bay with $25,000 purses each.
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Foughkeepsie
Thames
England
America
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Wissahickon
Eingland
Doherty Brothers
United States Lawn Tennis Association
Beals Co. Wright
Karl H. Behr
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Constellation
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Wakely Commands Sullivan to Move Against John L
In a rough scene around a table with many men and drinking glasses Wakely drives John L to action with a blackjack and orders him to plan for Sharon Springs. Sullivan endures a brutal beating then is disciplined, while Wakely and Sullivan remain allies in later events. The narrative notes Sullivan's restraint and grim resolve as John L faces upcoming danger.
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John L
Sullivan
Muldoon
Sharon Springs
John
New York
Slade
John i
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