Sporting Facts and Fancies About Baseball Magnates
A fragmented item surveys baseball figures like Joe Cantillon and Jerry Fordinger, noting shifts in teams, spring training, and ballpark plans. It mentions Velgid, a Memphis star, and the St. Louis Browns, plus Cuban League elements, Tigers and Browns telegraphic tidings, and Billy Sunday addressing clergy about the sport.
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Washington Fast Cluster Springs Va Mav Ho Cluster Springs Acdemy season summary
The article reports Washington Fast Cluster Springs VA and Cluster Springs Academy ending a challenging baseball season. Meadow ort sulimian pitched effectively, with notable strikeouts and a strong supporting lineup. New Orleans releases infielder Pope and plans a transfer to the New Haven club.
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Evers Out For All Time in Chicago Cubs Crisis
The Washington Post reports Frank Evers medical and personal losses push him toward retirement from baseball. He was a renowned second baseman and key Cubs infielder, but illness and specter fears have kept him from playing. Cubs team insiders doubt a return.
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Pigeons Race From Chantressub To Watitgta Fc
A fragmented report describes a homing pigeon race from Chantressub toward Watitgta Fc Walvincton Del Max, covering about two miles north. The field included around two hundred forty three birds, with the winning bird owned by Wol Cinnen of New Castle Del and weighed about four months old.
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Browns Beat Nationals to Earn Sixth Win of Season
The Browns defense and hitting spark a 4 run burst in the second as Groom falters. McBride preserves the lead with two sharp innings and Austin caps the rally with a fifth inning triple scoring on a relay. Washington's offense struggles with Otey and Pelty spinning solidly. Elberfeld Gessler and Cunningham contribute scattered hits but fail to overcome the early deficit.
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Bodie Single Secures Chicago Victory in Seventh
In Chicago's 6 to 4 win over Philadelphia, Bodie's timely single in the seventh inning broke a tie as Morgans wildness gave Chicago the opening game. Strong hits from Cellins Oldring and Sullivan fueled the Phillies' effort while Morgan worked seven frames for the win.
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Cleveland Ametican League Home Debut. High-Scoring Win
The Cleveland amteur league team celebrated its first home game with a 14 to 3 victory over New York. Cleveland's strong batting led by key players produced a high total while pitcher Warhop and Quinn struggled to contain the attack. Attendance was solid as the game stretched to about one hour and forty seven minutes.
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Umpires Confront Abuse at NL Conference
Umpires of the National League voiced their troubles to President Thomas J Lynch at league headquarters in New York. They pledged to protect staff from abusive language and indicated suspensions and fines to curb taunting during and after games. The meeting touched on conduct rules and enforcement.
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Tigers Take Another In Slugging Detroit Victory Over Boston
Detroit defeated Boston 6 to 5 in a May game noted for ground rule effects. Moriarty starred with a three base hit and key RBIs, while Works struggled through six hits in the Boston lineup. Lively and Collins split pitching duties as Detroit built a late lead and held on for the win.
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American League Standings and Schedule Snapshot
Yesterday’s results show Washington, New York, Chicago, and Boston posting wins as early standings list New York at 13 47 8 and Boston at 25 12 5. Today’s games include Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Cleveland with St Louis visiting Washington as featured matchups.
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Nationals Top Browns In A High Scoring St Louis Contest
Walter Johnson was slated to start and the Browns won their first victory in over a week as Myers and Wallace sparked rallying scoring. McBride led with three hits while Gessler added two, and Milan made several remarkable defensive plays including a bare-handed catch.
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Minor League Baseball Scores Across Leagues
In the American Association in Minneapolis-St Paul the Win Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 7 to 5 while Kansas City defeated Louisville 7 to 5. Columbus won twice over Louisville 7-5 and 10-1. Indianapolis topped Toledo 7-1. In the Southern League Memphis edged Birmingham 4-3 as Montgomery beat Chattanooga 6-1. New Orleans swept Mobile 2-1. In the New York State League Scranton defeated Elmira 11-7 and Troy beat Syracuse 15-3 while Albany beat Wilkes-Barre 9-3 and Binghamton 1. Eastern League results were listed for several matchups.
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Preakness Stakes at Pimlico End of Maryland Meeting
Baltimore May 14 The Maryland Jockey Club wraps its meeting at Pimlico with the Preakness Stakes for three year olds at a mile and a furlong The top weight Novelty ridden by Hildreth, has not yet decided if he will start Zeus Royal Meteor Watervale Stinger and others vie for the prize Whalen Whist and Stinger show strong form Weather has been ideal for the week and social events accompany the races
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Pimlico Racing Entries and Notable Boxing Prospects
The article lists Pimlico race entries across six events with detailed horse names and weights for each race. It also notes the first international amateur boxing championship to be held at Madison Square Garden featuring England United States and Canada, plus professional bouts and top boxing contenders and rankings.
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Local Baseball Moves and Player Signings Quietly Stir Greenville and Newark
May 14 reports from Greenville SC confirm pitcher Mullinix, previously with Danville VA, signed by the Carolina Association club and bound for Winston-Salem. In Newark NJ, the Red Sox buy catcher Rest Forest Lead for $6000 in cash and players, marking Cadge’s first season in the Eastern League.
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Week's Fight Card Beats in Early Brooklyn Ring Slate
Boxing card lists bouts across North American venues with Johnny Reagan meeting Young Oleary in Brooklyn for 10 rounds and Dick Nelson facing Cy Smith in New York City. Also Edison men face tough showdowns in Minneapolis and Milwaukee with multiple 10 to 19 round matches, featuring Jack Britton, Jack Dillon, Spike Kelly, and others in varied locales.
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