Maryland Agricultural College Beats Richmond College 8 2
Maryland Agricultural College defeated Richmond College 8 to 2 in Richmond. Leoni pitched well for the visitors while Loomis shut down the Richmond attack. For the Marylanders, Adkin, Ancarrow, and Leeman contributed solid hits as the team built a comfortable lead and held on behind tight defense.
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Sprola
Washington Post
Richmond
Maryland Agricultural College
Richmond College
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Leoni
Washington
Ann Rey
Marsland
Marylanders
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Arecariaw
Resto
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Wilkow
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Pfe
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Roeta
Halls
Ruft
Law Leema
Revised Rules for Amateurs Elect New Officers
The amateur baseball commission adopted a revised constitution transferring governance to a three man board and elected Robert H. Young as president with J Dennett Clark Griffith and Charles King as vice presidents and treasurer. Five leagues signed and more are expected to join next week at Spalding's. Harry Shurtleff may be reappointed secretary.
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J. Dennett
Clark C. Griffith
Charles King
Harry Shurtleff
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Marquette
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Capt. C. Hugenheadwards
Edward Beach
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Spalding
Clark Griffith
Nationals
Mike McDonald
Bankers
William Betts
Gus Gray
Pepco
Regulars Run Past Pimientas In 6-1 Victory
In Charlottesville on March 1 the Regulars defeated the Pimientas 6-1 after five and a half innings as weather cooperated. Pitching by Hughes and Engel, plus timely hitting by Milan Williams and Foster, led the Regulars to a clear win. Key moments included Morley’s double for Pimientas and Engel’s five strikeouts in relief. Umpire Mr. Toth. Time of game one hour.
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Engel
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Williams
Foster
Sullivan
Washington Post
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Griff
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Joe Engel
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J Williams
Calva
Dane
Bhases
Pimilentas
Mian
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Mulan
Willams
Toth
George McBride
Mac
DcBride
Rixey’s status, Shaw’s debut stir Nationals camp
Live from Charlottesville Virginia March 21 Eppa Rixey, once a Virginia star, doubts he can pitch for the Nationals next Tuesday due to arm concerns and contract holdout. Jimmy Shaw arrives, 19 year old rookie, impressive two hit game, fourteen strikeouts in a Pittsburgh club win, and captain Griffith weighs Rixey’s value versus college schedule. Walter Johnson may work five innings tomorrow if weather allows, as fans seek a glimpse of the famed ace against Virginia.
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Washington Post
Charlottesville
Eppa Rixey
University of Virginia
Nationals
Rixey
Philadelphia
Nes
Jimmy Shaw
Pittsburgh
Shaw
Amos Strunk
Athletics
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Allen
Pittsburgh Collegians
Bickers
Spirella Club
Ridgeway Club
Phillies
Griffith
The
Collegians
Walter Johnson
Walter
Johnson
Capital City
Harry Walch
Welchome
Princeton Tigers Fall to Virginia 2-0 in Rainy Debut
Virginia defeats Princeton 2 to 0 on a soggy field with Grant allowing three hits and Greene making key plays in the field. Pendleton and Phillips sparked the Tigers with late-inning defense, while Williamson and Landes provided the decisive runs for Virginia.
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Neff
Lile
Hanks
Landes
Philips
Pendleton
Phillips
White
Carter
Princeton
Worthington
Green
Tigers
Finlay
Greene
Tiger
AB Hoare Finlay
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Worthton
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Beckwith
Rhoades
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Larcen
DiCarter
GiWond
Igetgar
Don Man
Rune-Neff
Tile
Neft
Berk
Reed
Halls
Wood
Philijns
Roth
Catholic University Faces Aggies at Brookland Field
Catholic University seeks to extend its winning streak this afternoon at 3 30 meeting Maryland Aggies at Brookland field. Charley Moran said Tom Ryan will likely start pitching Hoffecker or Loomis may work. The Aggies, fresh from a Navy win, aim to prove strong against tougher opponents.
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Maryland Aggies
Brookland Field
Charley Moran
Tom Ryan
Aggies
Navy
Hoffecker
Loomis
Richmond College
Expelled League From Association Shocks Minor Baseball
Chairman John H. Farrell announced the Bluegrass League has been expelled from the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues for violating the national agreement. The circuit includes Frankfort Maysville Richmond Lexington Paris and Mount Sterling with Covington attempted as a member. the league’s players are declared free agents and its membership fees returned.
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John H. Farrell
National Board of Arbitration
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
National Association
Farrell
Bucegrass League
Mavers
Frankfort
Maysville
Richmond
Lexington
Paris
Mount Sterling
Covington
Cincinnati
Yale Wins At Norfolk In Opening Season Victory
Yale opened its baseball season at Norfolk against Washington and Lee University, winning 7 to 2 on a muddy field. Both teams fielded well with only one error, despite slippery base paths and soaked outfield, and Yale built a solid lead with key hits from Blossom, Reilly, and Hiddell while Washington and Lee struggled offensively against Dame.
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Yale
Washington and Lee University
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Larch
Stort
Anmines
Deer
Va M I NINE Triumphs Over Staunton Military Academy
Virginia Military Institute Cadets defeated Staunton Military Academy 15 to 3 in the season opening baseball game in Lexington. Pitching by J. Pilts highlighted the win for VMI while Gibaen Camp and Rosenburger provided battery support. Staunton’s lineup struggled as VMI scored in multiple innings and built a decisive lead early.
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Washington Post
Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
Staunton Military Academy
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R. OH. EL Academy
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Rosenburger
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L. Filts
Adamson Held Over Boxer's Death in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on March 21 Tommy Lavette, a 2 year old lightweights boxer, died at Mercy Hospital from a skull base fracture after a bout with Swats Adamson at the Tariff Club. Adamson, later arrested for manslaughter, Prof Evans the promoter and McPherson his manager faced charges or release on bond. Lavette expressed no hard feelings before the fatal bout.
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Tommy L “Avette
South Side
Washington, D. C
Prof. Evans
McPherson
Adamson
Evans
Lavette
Boxing tragedy ends career after Lavette death
The account describes a boxer named Adamson who, after his rival Lavette was knocked out by a jaw blow, feels guilt and declares he is through with boxing. Adamson’s mother and brother live at 6 First Street Northwest.
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Lavitte
Adamson
Birst Street
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