Sectional Baseball Battles Bring Little in Comparison
The season’s first week shows Eastern and Western teams trading changes with few clear shifts. In the National League Pittsburgh led the invasion, Chicago stumbled in the East, and New York appeared to regain form. Cincinnati, Boston, and Brooklyn posted mixed results as Detroit and Cleveland faced Eastern pressure in the American League. New York moved to the top, while Boston and Philadelphia showed solid progress. Morton of Cleveland, with five straight wins, remained a standout pitcher.
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Pittsburgh
Pirates
Chicago
Brooklyn
New Yorks Cubs
Loxer Bresnahan
McGraws
Mathewson
Perritt
Marquared
New York
Cincinnati
Giants
Fortuna
T Toula
Boston
Braves
Philadelphia
Heavy Hitters Dominate Minor League Circuits
In American Association batting leaders Charrity of Minneapolis is ahead at .500 over thirteen games with Paiddock St Paul .448 and McMillan Indianapolis .406 close behind. Other top batters include Barbeau Milwaukee .372 Gardner Cleveland .365 and Clemens Louisville .350. In the International League, Yeager Montreal leads with 15, Hoffman Richmond .442, Smith Montreal .375 and Freekeorge Richmond .367. Richmond tops the league in reading batting while Montreal is second. Gilhooley Russell leads stolen bases with seven. Undefeated pitchers include Cooper Providence with three wins and no defeats, Palermo Rochester two wins. Dowd Montreal and Comstock Providence also prominent. Birmingham shows strong team hitting and stolen base activity, while W Marshall Chattanooga leads with four victories and no defeats.
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Charrity
Minneapolis
Paiddock
St. Paul
McMillan
Minneaptia
Joskie Indianapolis
Elks
Lousville
Tipple
Indianapolis
Creditti
Hlulexs
Yeager
Montreal
Hoffman Richmond
Frovidenta
Smith
Lenkina
Atlanta
Chilchens
Little Rock
Faudatte
Nashville
Sylvester
New Orleans
SFR
Sloan
Birmingham
W. Marshall
Chattanooga
Brookland Beats Athens 4 2 In Tight Ball Game
Brookland defeats Athens 4 to 2 with Woodson and Neltzey as key pitchers. Highlights include Woodson with three base hits and a long rally, plus a double play from Boss to Childress to Haul. Time of game about 1 hour 10 minutes.
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Joe Athens
Waen'n
iSoler
GjNeitzes
McLean
Biida
RiRossitech
Sweatman
Clinten
Woodson
Neltzey
Probasco Ite
Childress Gueriflee
Htt
Childress
McCarthy
Nationals Edge Griffmen In Eleven Innings Collapse
In a Sabbath day exhibition May 16 in St Louis the Nationals beat the Griffmen 2 to 1 in eleven innings after a disputed call by umpire O Laughlin. Shaw struck out ten in a sterling complete game as Wellman was touched for four hits. Agnew left early with a finger hurt, Severeid catching. Lavan scored the winning run on Gandil’s sacrifice fly and Milan stole third prior to the decisive third base hit.
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Stanley T Milliken
St Louis
O'Laughlin
Allbhis
Griffmen
Nationals
Browns
Shotten
Morgan
Austin
Pratt
Jim Shaw
Kauffman
Clarence Walker
Tound Williams
Agnew
Wiliams
Alnamith
Lavan
Shaw
Carl Wellman
Milan
Weisman
Gandil
Shanks
Moeller
Foster
Wellman
Griffith
Johnson
Ar Louis Shotten
Khauffman
J. C. Walker
If. Williams
Taran
AB. R. A. PO
F Foster
Gandi
Gandi, 1H. Bb 04 0 0O Morgan, 2B. Ainsmith, ¢. McBrile, As. Slaw
St Louie
Williams
Willams
Gandl Shanks
McBride
Gandileft
Washington
St. Lovig
Om Balle
Tchar
Messia
Hildebrand
O'Loughlin
Minor league results span three leagues with varied scores
In the Southern Association Memphis defeats New Orleans 5 to 2 while Mobile ousts Chattanooga 7 to 0. The American Association sees Columbus beat Bt. Prot 4 to 2 with Kansas City topping Indianapolis. Minneapolis earns a 10 to 1 victory over Cleveland, Milwaukee-Louisville game noted as ralp, Texas League results show Beaumont blank Fort Worth 5, Galveston 8 over Dallan 2, Ray Antonio 7 over Shreveport 1, Ware 5 over Houston 2. A quoit championship occurs in Baltimore with Willie Stemp, noted as Wingland's top pitcher, living there and set to join Eastern tournaments this summer and fall.
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Southern Association
Memphis
New Orleans
Mobile
Chattanooga
American Association
Columbus
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Milwaukee-Louisville
Beaumont
Fort Worth
Galveston
Dallan
Ray Antonio
Shreveport
Ware
Houston
Baltimore
Willie Stemp
Wingland
Oxon Hill vs Steel Plant baseball game summary
Oxon Hill and Steel Plant played a high scoring game with detailed line scores and final tally. Phipps and Brown allowed many runs while Sweeney threw for Steel Plant and Mattingly pitched in relief. Key players included Crooks Sullivan Havener Rowe Sheeney Arthur Major Peerage and Perrige.
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Owen Hil
DeGhard
Sullivan
G. Brown
Favener
Phipps
Siwm'y
Crooks
Fisher
Rowe
Tronday
SlSweeney
Busher
Steel
Oxon Hill
Brown
Sweeney
Mattingly
Wits
Ruscher
Mr Burgess
Hyattsville Falls to College Park in 12 to 6 Baseball Night
Hyattsville was edged by College Park 12 to 6 yesterday at Hyattsville. Key hitters included Devin and Erdman for Hyattsville while College Park relied on Shipley, Williams and Chaney to drive in runs. Brookland A.C. plans a Memorial Day game with Rex A.C., meeting tomorrow at 7:45 p.m. to arrange details.
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Brookland
Rex A. C
Brookland A. C
Manager Mahoney
Brooklanders
John Mahoney
Kearney Street
Yankees Rout Tigers In Eight Run Victory
New York defeated Detroit 16 to 2 as four eighth inning runs came without a hit. Dauss was touched by wild pitches, McHale not badly, but beaten for the first time this season. Massell Peckinpaugh High Boone McHale Cabb Young Sweeney Baker and others contributed, with Dauss charged for the loss after scattering runs.
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Detroit
Midh
New York
Dausa
McHale
Dauss Wan
Abhoa Meisel
Bush
Boad Peckinph
Massel
Peckinpaugh
High
Boone
Cabb
Young
Pipp
Pitt
Baker
Cobb
Sweeney
Fipp
Dauss
Dauss, 2 Sacrifice Bita Baker
Sacrety
Yorko Kavanagh
Dause
Meanes
Pinger End Nalin
Geme
Athletics Win Game as McInnes Breaks Nose in Chicago Loss
Philadelphia takes the first game of the series from Chicago 4 to 2 after bunched punts and an error by Roth. McInnes of Philadelphia was struck on the nose during batting practice, sidelining him as Lajoie Barry and Oldring led the offense with two base hits and a clutch series-opening win at the park.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Russell
Roth
McInnes
Phila
Stronk
Collins
Pournier
Laidg Lejoe
Walsh
OlWeaver
Barr Sa
Kopt
Olkchalk
Shawkey
Ruswell
Pew
GOL —iBen
Demmitt
Bens
Nlnth
Phiadelia
Chiago
Rwos
o_ Murphy
Schang
Lajoie
Barry
Rath
Fournier
Lajote
Kopf
J Collins
Oldring
Ouicaga
Russel
Benz
Runsell
Hassell
batts—Senang
Measrs Connolly Red Chill
Red Sox Lose in Fourteen to Cleveland in Pitcher Battle
In Cleveland on May 16 Boston was defeated 4 to 1 in fourteen innings. Morton faltered after holding Boston to one hit through nine, as Cleveland rallied with Mays, Hooper, and Wagner driving runs. A later Chicago game notes Rogene curveball stifling Chicago batters as Pittsburgh won 4 to 1.
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Red Sox
Chicago
Philadelphias
Carrigan
Nationals
Athletics
Guy Morton
Indians
Morton
Cleveland
Ohio
Boston
Wood
Mays
Hooper
Wagner
Lewis
Hoblitzell
Sdebold
Turner
Chapman
Siebold
Reston
Seibald
Oi Honmerre
Speaker
Jackson Rha
Olewis IF
Graney If
O/Hobiiteel
R Wood
Fentt Sx
Shields
McNally
Barbare
Ojanvrin
Wamab's
Alrbomas
Smith
Omays
Toumbe
Olt Hanriksen
Ruth
J. Wood
Petes
Cady
Jackson
Cleveland Onnkaranaehadohd
Foston Kpodooghoonaodod
Hooper Wagner Mays
Leibuld
Hovlitzell
Hirs—om Wood
Bane
Word
Maya
Umqi Pires
Messie
Evans
Mullaney
Rogege
Pittsburgh
Kansans Win In Tenth ToBeat St Louis 3 2 In Ten
In St Louis on May 16 Kansas City rallied with late hits to break a 2 2 tie in the tenth inning and defeat St Louis 3 to 2. Mainang Brown Davenport and Hartley pitched for Kansas City while the St Louis lineup featured key drives. Ballston VA defeated Raleigh Hotel 10 to 4 at Ballston with Joras homering twice and adding a single in the late game. Brennan Morris Tyng and Smith shared duties for Raleigh.
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St Louis
Kansas City
St. Lens
Mainang Hrown
Davenport
Hartley
Kanean City
Kee Sa
Raleigh Hotel
Ballston
Joras
World swimming mark lowered by Tinois team in Milwaukee
Milwaukee May 16 The Tinois Athletic Club lowered the world record for the 20 yard four man relay to 1 42 2 5 in a match against Hamilton Club of Chicago. The record time was 1 42 2 5. Detroit May 16 Pitcher Reynolds released to Louisville club amid baseball note.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tinois Athletic Club
Hamilton Club
Chisago
Reyn
Tigers
Reynolds
Rocky Point
Detroit
Mich
Ross Mantras
Detroit Americans
Loutaville Club
Agitiemes
Yesterday's Results Kansas City Scores 3 Pittsburgh 2 Chicago
Kansas City topped Pittsburgh 3 to 2 in a game featuring Chicago as a competing side. The result reflects a close matchup with goals from multiple players and key plays shaping the outcome.
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Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Local bowl ing season ends with record city tourney finish
A whirlwind close to the local bowling season marked by the Washington delegation’s success at Boston during the Atlantic Coast Bowling Association championships. The Palace alleys hosted a record city duckpin event while Washington won the 1916 ACBA event by a two-day lead, with Krauss and teammates delivering high marks in both tenpins and duckpins. The shift to the new pins and balls is seen as a major change, with plans to re equip alleys and stage the 4 C OB 4 championships at Convention Hall, drawing broad regional support and all forms of bowling.
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Palace
Washington
Atlantic Coast Bowling Association
Boston
Capital
Krauss
Lemmon
Baum
Harley
Pratt
Ferguson
Harry Krauss
Duckpins
Ducks
Convention Hall
New England
Sity
Willam
Preakness Handicap Highlight Of Pimlico Card
Maryland racing ends its spring session today with Pimlico hosting the big feature, the Preakness handicap for 3 year olds. Noted horses include Norse King Rolo Razzano and Carbide with trainers Notes King Dr Tyree and J P Mayberry. Other notable events include Hampden steeplechase Forest Park handicap and Sudbrook Park handicap as the meeting wraps up.
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Washington Post
Baltimore
Maryland
Maryland Jockey Club
Marlboro
Pimlico
Notee King
Louisville
Carbide
Dr J S Tyreas
Razzano
Runes
J. P Mayberry
Rolo
Norse King
Dr Tyree
Trinity Triumphs Over Capital City In Low-Scoring Tilt
Trinity defeats Capital City 8 to 1 in a baseball game at Street Field. Pitcher Smith earns the win for Trinity while Gantt and Brodie split the mound duties for Capital City. Key hits include Jordon and Hilleary for Trinity and several miscues shaping the lopsided final.
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Tran Hon Aba Gac
Egantt Se Po
Ganey, Gs
Murtaugh
Con
T McCarthy
OiGayer
Wsmith
Roberson
O'Murphy
Gordon Rt. Ostreet
Trinity
Capital City
Smith
Gantt
Brodie
Jordon
Hilleary Smith
Roberson Tmpire
Mr Minburg
Marines and Fairlawn clash in delayed baseball tilt
Marines defeat Fairlawn 9 to 0 in a game featuring strong pitching by Bruner and Zirkle. Waltridge, Wyczynski, Jenkins, Richards, and Hracer drove in runs while defensive miscues by Quackenbush, Allen, McGrath, Fisher, and Hamel contributed to the lopsided score. Forfeiture noted as Saxon A C. Bill lists dates open for all teams. Howell Gross contact info provided.
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Marines
AlTalaan
Walbe
O'Harey
Muse
Atten
lCrisman If
Rain
Zarklert
Guvier
Tismper Ee
Jerkins
McGrath
Goodwin
OlFisher
Quack
Umimer
Richards
Hamel
Mitchell
Goode
Fartlawn
Waltridge
Wyrczynski
Jenkins
Hracer Errora
Quackenbush
Allen
Fisher
Wrezynskt
Waiheirge
Mims
Wrazynskt
Strain
Jerking
Zirkle
Strain Goode
Fatrlawa
Tanglewood A. C
Saxon A.C
Olympia Field
Saxon A C. Bill
Howell Gross
Prospect Avenue
Pimlica Monday Racing Entries and Early Purse Listings
Racing entries at Pimlica feature multiple stakes names and horse listings across seven races. Notable horses include Wert Index, Rose Water, Typography, Havana, and Water Lady in varied handicaps and purses, with detailed field notes and weights for each race.
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Sidney West
Stein-Bloch
Smart Clothes
Yankees
Donovan
Ray Fisher
Georges Dausse
Josef Jennings
Athens
JETCO
Br. A
Abrhoa
Lovesens
Woolson
Uganacher
Chickler
Hill
Bill Lake
Diller
Tomlinson
Touthan Na
Sri IlLadwir
Little
Spitzer
Waeh'n
Olordan
Frookland A. C
Rte
Gott Beh
Browns Life
Congress Heights League
Lyceum Theater
Washington VS. ST. Louis
Pat
Col’ge P’k
Hyattsville
College Park
Hoa
Shipley
McClay
O Williams
Stevenson
White
Vincent
GlLong
Plazet
Chaney
Hyattsville Oo
Huns—Waite
Montgomery
Long
Reiman
Willame Burnside
K Brooks
Uertin
Fenwick
Brooke
Devin "Brooks
Erdman
Mats Brooks
Waite
Hurnside
Urnside
Pinny
Planet
Om Piozet
Mr. Williams
M’innes
RAE
Rogen
Berry
Prendergast
Witaon
Raleigh
Brennan and Morris
Tyng and Smith
William Harley
John Baum
Charles Lemmon
L Pet
Philadelpha
Tmeago
Stist. Laws
St. Louis
Jay
Fort Brooklyn
Je Philad
Pittsb’gh
Federal League
W.spot
Brookne
Stonewark Hist Louie
Kana O'y
Buffalo
Newark
Ardmore
Karl Herz
Young Sam Langford
Silent Howard
Washington, Va
Eddie Bratten
Kid Greek
Jack Helly
A.C. B.A
Cnmies
George T Cox
Mose Goldberg
Hite
Spair
Rex
Rex AG AB HO Aj
Waters
Tevan
Ohertwey
Gordon
Rex AC
Engineers
A. i
Daughton
Argsetstab
Raba
Wair le
Hassengtab
Riston Waters Bisi
Neitzey
Blair Gordon
Hassenstab
nanes—Fletcher
Stringer Blair
Fletcher
Stinger
Laure
Fairlawn
Saxon A. C
Pimlica
Havana
Golden Vale
Mies Cavah
Forest
Nerae King
Henberk
Balfron
Lohengrin
Col Ashme
Tamerlane
Gerrard
Ella Brocon
Indore
Anco
el Ore
Mycenae
Ariton
Song of Valley
Saturnus
Stonchense
Salling
Cherian
Carmen
Sran
Vandergrifen
Pau'sar
Firdumgs Investment
Hamnester
Louise Stone
Faba
Chester
Bradley Anurs
Guldcrest Bes
Fom
Haraort
Hawthorn Strenthravé
Tsea
Fai
Eos Tiphinoaeion
Ninth
Cheverly
Orfords
Hartford
Wookee
Rune Jarrell
Solem
Rolinser Moyers
Heatet
Wright
Amd Roan Cyrer Tassirers
Hartter
Dortate
Hirth
Pwr
Nba OG Meeers
Mivers
Smnlar
Drettin
Carers
Solan Te Bryer
Ead
Age LY
Bradford
W. M. Freeny Co
Marsland Jockey Club
We H&a
Afmuissiry
Pennsylvania
Anne Tx
Plectrl Care
Hatter Thompson
F Street
Cimemon
Wright & Ditson Golf Clubs
Huseman & Ford
SOL Herzog & Co., Inc
Std
Palm Beach
Washington Tailoring & Pressing Company
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