Sporting Comment on Gans Nessinh McParland and Baseball Talk
The column discusses Joe Gans facing Laheir Nessinh and McParland as challengers, notes Gans may be past prime yet fights for a fall bout while praising his defense. It shifts to baseball, praising Donovan and the Tigers, pitcher nerves, umpire politics, and anecdotes about Jennings and Kelly, ending with notes on Cincinnati baseball slang and September plans.
Minor league baseball results across three leagues
In the American Association the Kansas City club defeated by Loulaville 2 to 3 while Milwaukee topped Indianapolis 4 to 0. Minneapolis and Columbus drew 3 to 3, and St Paul’s Al Faus faced Toledo in a 1 to 14 loss. In the Eastern League Newark hosted Baltimore with a 2 to 0 result. Jersey City beat Toronto 3 to 4. Providence and Montreal played to a 3 to 4 finish with Providence halting games in the eighth for a veto, while Albany beat Binghamton 7 to 1 and Syracuse defeated Syracuse 10 to 0 in the Tri-State area. In the Southern League Memphis outlasted Little Rock 1 to 0, while Mobile defeated New Orleans 4 to 1.
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Finish Series Today Dygert to Pitch in Washington Game
The Nationals face the Athletics in the final game of the series with Dygert set to start opposite Philadelphia’s Schreck. Cates previously fared well in Philadelphia but will rely on his defense after an error. The crowd expects a tight, high speed contest as Washington seeks a third straight win over the Macks men and pushes toward the top of the standings.
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Multiple Basketball Scores and a Uproar Over Ruling
Soccer like fragments show scores for Detroit and St Louis teams and a column arguing over umpire rules and captain authority. The piece includes remarks about injuries, discipline, and calls for stronger control of unruly play.
Paterson shuts out Irwinites in tight win
Host Harry Zannelli, the Local Boy, stars in a strong game at short. Longstreet is replaced by Murray on the mound, who delivers an excellent ballgame allowing only two hits as the home club is kept scoreless.
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Naps Break Even in Chicago Cleveland Tilt
Chicago and Cleveland played to a 4 4 tie as both sides rallied with batting bursts. Notable names include Stovall Hickman and Jones for Chicago and Tarnell Merug Thielman for Cleveland, with errors shaping the late inning balance in a testy ballgame.
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Detroit Wins Doubleheader Over St Louis In Uneven Game
Detroit took both games from St Louis in a doubleheader as uneven pitching and fielding miscues spurred the visitors to victory. Key players included Hofman, Nigro, and Williams for Detroit while St Louis saw contributions from Joven, Stone, and Leary among others.
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Reading Bunches Hits In Elizabeth Fifth Straight Loss
Reading pitchers held Elizabeth to limited hits as Reisling’s Bandits secured a fifth consecutive defeat for Elizabeth. The game featured nine strikeouts by Reading and key fourth inning scoring to clinch the win.
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Split Double Header In Chicago Ends With Pittsburg Wins
In a Chicago split double header on May 19, Pittsburg won the second game 4 to 1 after a first game with Pittsburg taking the lead in the seventh. Chicago rallied with key hits but failed to overcome errors and sharp fielding by Clarke and Wagner.
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Union League baseball scores and standings snapshot
Yesterday results show Washington 4 Paterson 0 and Reading 6 Elizabeth. Today games feature Washington at Elizabeth Heading at Brooklyn Paterson at Wilmington Philadelphia at Baltimore. Standings list Washington as top with 72, Baltimore 4, Wilmington 2, Philadelphia 2, Kane and others noted. Umpire Rudderham officiated. Tozer pitched in the second half. game times listed.
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Jamaica Firet Race Entries Reflect Wide Field
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Intercollegiate Baseball Race Narrowed By Three Top Teams
Georgetown Princeton Pennsylvania and Annapolis lead the intercollegiate race with Georgetown showing 15 wins and five losses after a win over the Middies. Pennsylvanias strong run puts them at 12 victories and five defeats while Princeton and Holy Cross also post solid marks. many matchups yet to unfold as the season progresses.
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Louisville Snake Marr Oghent Agnes Ford Fintamatial Servicence
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St Louis and Cincinnati Split Classic Doubleheader
St Louis and Cincinnati split a doubleheader with Cincinnati taking the first game 3 to 0 while St Louis won the second 7 to 2. Final game stretched long with near-run tallies as both sides produced tense moments.
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Baseball Attendance Figures From Yesterday by League
In the American League the St Louis team faced Detroit with an attendance around 17 000 and Chicago played Cleveland drawing about 8 000 fans. In the National League St Louis met Cincinnati drawing 11 590 and Chicago versus Pittsburg attracted 26 000 fans.
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