Promoter talks trades and regatta plans in Dusty 1900s note
A crowded letter from a Boston scene writer discusses promoter aims to trade a pitcher, host a heavyweight championship angle, and back a national regatta with a middle states contest in Baltimore. It mentions Jim, Hughy Tam, Dave, and references to Philadelphia New York Baltimore Washington, and Georgetown.
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Cubs Top Mathewson in Rough 9–3 Chicago Win
Chicago defeats New York 9 to 3 in a poorly played game. Chicago errors plagued early innings as Mathewson and Ames were lifted later. Zimmerman committed four errors and collected four safe hits in four at bats.
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Ball
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Moran
Tes
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg In Shutout By May 12
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 1-0 with solid pitching by Bell and Teever and strong defense from Mant and Strockan. The scoring came in the sixth on two hits, one line drive, and an out, while both teams failed to plate more than one run. Both pitchers received run support from their infielders as Pittsburg struggled to generate baserunners.
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Fragmentary Baseball Play Report Names and Events
The text records a partial baseball play sequence with names such as Hite Leeter Dutch and Lagver. It mentions a double play, a strikeout, bases left on, and a vague time frame. Numerous OCR errors obscure clear details and identities.
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Leeter
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Wamner
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Palle
Lasver
Lagver
Ty Héli
Pittsburg
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Nour
Menars
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Kane
Reds Defeat Phillies In Cincinnati Baseball Tilt
May 10 report from Cincinnati describes a pitchers duel and latePhiladelphia rallies. Ward pinch hit in sixth, four runs swing, Moe Moore and Magee figures amid disputed calls. Final notes cite hits, errors, and pitching stats for Moore and Ward with Cincinnati prevailing.
St Louis Triumphs Despite Errors In Low-Scoring Tilt
Boston 5, St Louis 8. Harmon limited the hits, but costly errors let St Louis secure the victory in a tense baseball game at Boston. Morale and pitching mixed with miscues shaped the outcome as St Louis pulled ahead with timely hits and defensive plays.
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Emilia Tima
Could Not Darn Sox Explains Mavonals Loss 1 to 3
Report notes a rough game with errors leading to a 1 to 3 score for Mavonals. Mentions Regoris Macs in an alternate spellings context and unclear play sequence.
American League Standings Highlight Odd Innings and Scoring Feats
In a curious box score, Johnson forced in a run with four bases on balls in one inning. Walker added two more tallies, while Dr White and E Walsh contributed key hits in a high scoring display.
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Dr. White
E” Walsh
Central High School Triumphs Over Eastern In Easy Win
Central High School defeated Eastern High School 9 to 1 as Boteler hurled five innings of strong pitching and Central piled five runs in the first inning. Ligon and Cullum led the offense with multiple hits while Evans left nose bloodied after a hot smash.
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Mount St Mary's Triumph Over Catholic University 10-4
Mount St Mary's defeated Catholic University 10 to 4 on their home field. Green pitched well for the visitors with ten strikeouts but costly errors and ragged fielding by Catharine allowed MSU to pull away. Stook led the offense with pivotal hits while Lever and Diplota contributed for Mount St Mary's, as the defending pitchers struggled to hold the line.
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Cathole University Did Not Get Enother
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Twelve Inning Tie In Cleveland Philadelphia Tilt
Philadelphia and Cleveland battled twelve innings in a game halted by darkness. Morgan pitched well for Cleveland but costly wild pitch in the ninth let Turner score on Stovall’s single. Morgan struck out ten as Joss matched him in a tense pitchers duel.
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Double Wins for Crawford Delehanty Lift Detroit over New York
Detroit defeats New York 5 to 3 behind timely hitting and two base drive, Crawford and Delehanty delivering key doubles. Wakefield allowed the decisive runs in the sixth as Detroit built a lead, while Cobb and others contributed in the field and at the plate.
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Austin
Cuane
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Mullin
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O'Lovehila
Jeffries Talks Fight Plan At Training Camp
Special to The Wellington Poet Walker reports Jeffries back in form at Rowardennan May 10 training. He sparred six rounds with Bob Armstrong and Jon Choynski, saying he fights rather than boxes when facing Johnson. Teammates say his shoulder blows and aggressive style unsettle opponents as promoter Tex Rickard departs with his wife. Johnson dispute lingers with Headstock, Welsh, and Smith negotiations.
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Johnsons 220 pound weigh-in for California fight
In San Francisco on May 10 Jack Johnson weighs 220 pounds after a 17 mile morning workout in Golden Gate Park. He reports the road trip knocked off weight and says he plans to trim further. trainers praise the work rate and Johnson notes he expected to weigh about 236. He aims to be at peak for the upcoming bout and accepts any weight-based handicap.
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Nelson Declares Fight Terms With Wolgast Unacceptable
Battling Nelson, former lightweight champion, denounces Wolgast's demand for top pay and control of profits from a rematch. He cites past bouts with Britt, Gans, Corbett, Herrera, and others, insisting he will set his own terms and not be dictated to by Wolgast or his manager. The dialogue centers on fair compensation and mutual agreement for the next Nelson Wolgast encounter.
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