National batting order fixed for winning streak in May 1912
The Washington Nationals, led by Calvin Griffith, began a long winning run after May 4 1912 as Griffith reshuffled the batting order to a stable setup that remained through the seventeen straight wins. Moeller and Boehling pitched well for St Louis with strong defense from Leary, Morgan and Shanks as the Browns offered a tougher challenge than last season.
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Washington
Griffmen
Chicagolla
Nationals
Boston I
Griffith
Clark Calvin Griffith
Ayres
Cheape
Thright Road
Willows
Curtis Team Wins Georgetown Division Meet at National Capital Grounds
Curtis School captured the Georgetown division championship with 77 points at the Municipal Playgrounds athletic meet held yesterday at the National Capital Horse Show Grounds. Addison and Jackson finished second and third overall. numerous events featured sprint, relay, and high jump rounds with Curtis athletes winning multiple titles. Marine Corps Wants Games. The Marine Corps nine seeks a game for Sunday. contact RA Thompson.
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Municipal Playgrounds
National Capital Horse Show
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Jackson
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Thrift
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Marine Corps
Marine Corps Nine
RA Thompson
Nationals Rally Past Browns in Ninth Inning Thriller
In a seesaw opener, the Washington Nationals edged the St Louis Browns 5 to 4 in the ninth inning. Moeller sparked the rally with timely hitting as Boehling and Wells opened the late frame with pressure, and a failed third base preventer from Waves allowed Moeller to score the winning run. The game featured strong defense from McBride Morgan and Shanks as well as clutch baserunning and timely hits by Gandil Milan and Pratt. The victory kept Griffith's Nationals undefeated against the Browns in this series start.
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Clark Calvin Griffith
Nationals
Danny Moeller
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Hildebrand
Catholic University Romps Fordham 11 4 In New York
Catholic University defeats Fordham 11 to 4 at Fordham Field after early struggles. Key contributors include Carroll Kane Conway and Vivian with multiple hits as the visitors pull away in late innings. Fordham bullpen issues and defensive miscues helped CU NINE secure the win.
Minor League Scores From Multiple Associations
In the American Association, Loulerifie 8 beat St Paul 6. Milwaukee 6 tied with Minneapolis 19. Columbus 7 defeated Cleveland 6. Kaede City 4 over tied. In the International League Baltimore 8 beat Rochester 7. Montreg 7 over Floronto 19. Jersey City & Tristate League saw Harrighbrg 12 over Alidatown 5. Afientown 6 over Herrieburge 2 in the afternoon. In the Southey Association New Orleans 11 beat Atlanta 3. Mobile 4 over Chattanooga 3. Montgomery 8 defeated Memphis 5. Birmingham 2 and Nashville 1. Virginia League News Petoriurg 7.
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Cobb Breaks Rib Forcing Two Week Outing
Ty Cobb, Detroit outfielder, suffered a broken rib from a pitch in the Monday game against Boston. An X ray confirmed the fracture. Cobb will miss two weeks at least, endure pain, and expects rapid healing as he has never been kept out of action this long in his major league career.
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Ty Cobb
Detroit
Boeton
Foster
Cobb
WCUE Wins On Points In Ardmore Fight Card
Young McCue of Baltimore defeated Kid Egan of Washington after fifteen rounds at the Ardmore Met Club. Referee Pat OConnor oversaw a fast bout. In prelims Carl Herz stopped Roughhouse Jones in the fifth, and Young Thomas of Washington floor ed Young McCauley of Baltimore in the second round.
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Kid Egan
Washington
Ardmore Met
Pat O Connor
Carl Herz
Roughhouse Jones
Ritchie Accepts Terms for Wells Title Fight in London
Willie Ritchie won approval from London promoters for a London bout with Freddie Wells. His demand includes a $15,000 guarantee or 50 percent of gross receipts, $1,600 for advertising rights, and $1,000 for moving picture privileges, totaling $25,000.
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Willie Ritchie
London
Freddie Wells
Detroit Philadelphia 4 Yesterday’s Baseball Results
Pittsburgh 6 Boston 2 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 Baltimore 6 Buffalo 3 Indianapolis 60 innings Pittsburgh 10 St Louis 5
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Detroit Defeats Philadelphia 6 to 4 in Big Crowd Game
Detroit beat Philadelphia 6 to 4 as Covaleskie and Cavet held strong after Plank exited early. Burns hit a first at bat home run for Philadelphia, while Bressler, Pennock, and Shawkey saw action for the Tigers and Phillies in a high attendance contest.
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Shawkey
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Peacock
Funluat
Veauh Stulen
Crawford Burns
New York Beats Cleveland 5 to 3 in Open Series Game
New York won the first game of its series with Cleveland here today 5 to 3. Hartzell and Williams key hits fueled a three-run third inning as Maisel and Fisher pitched well for New York. Cleveland’s Cook left after being hit in the back by a pitch but continued. Lajoie and Lelbold made notable plays for Cleveland. Fisher allowed seven hits for Cleveland while Collamore held Cleveland to seven runs in the early innings.
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Engel
Ke Forth
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Browns
Leary
Roehling
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Cleveland
Maisel Hartzell
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Gane
Chase Stars As White Sox Win Opener At Boston
Chase collected four hits and Demmitt helped pace Chicago to a 5 2 victory over Boston in the first game of the series. Allday details show a Chicago attack with multiple players contributing including Hooper Alcock and Chase with key hits and defensive plays.
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Pitcher Byron Houck Joins Brooklyn Federals
New York May 21 Officers of the Brooklyn Federals League baseball club announced they signed Byron Houck formerly of the Philadelphia Athletics to a three year contract. Houck had been with the Athletic pitching staff and was released to Baltimore of the International League but refused to play there and began negotiations with Brooklyn.
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Brooklyn Feders League Baseballery
Byron 8. Houck
Philadelphia Athletics
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Athletic
Baltimore
Brooklyn Federals
Winning Run in Tenths Secures Buffalo Victory
In a May 2 game Buffalo defeated Indiana 2 1 in ten innings as Anderson drove in the deciding run by sending a deep center hit after Blair singled. Indianapolis had a man on third with one out in the bottom of the tenth before a double play ended the threat. Buffalo’s Downey, Agler and Hanford contributed, while McKeown and Kauff added key hits for the winners.
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Esmond Louden
Bufco
Batting Contest Highlights Swatfest At Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh and St Louis slugged hard with six extra base hits in a high scoring game. Savage Jones Lennox Rheam Adams lead the offense as Pittsburgh crosses the plate multiple times while St Louis answers with timely hits and baserunning in a 21 inning showcase.
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Packard Shuts Brooklyn As Kansas City Triumphs 8 2
Packard kept Brooklyn to five scattered hits as Kansas City won 8 to 2. Lafitte was hit hard in the fourth inning but enough runs and timely hits by Chadbourne Gilmore Kenworthy Stoval Perrine Coles and Packard secured the victory.
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Murray by wide margin in championship bout
New York May 21. Billy Murray of California defeated middleweight title holder Al McCoy at the St Nicholas rink by a wide margin after a night of sharp punches. The referee’s decision had no bearing on the outcome as Murray clearly outpointed McCoy.
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Braves Win One as Evers Sparks Rally Against Old Club
Boston wins the first game of the series in Chicago 3 to 0. Captain Johnny Evers, debuting as visitor skipper, walked and scored on Maranville’s triple. Bresnahan fielding error and Gowdy double aided the rally, while Cheney’s fourth inning triple produced another run.
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Seven run inning fuels Cincinnati win over Brooklyn
In Cincinnati on May 21 Ragan struggled in one bad inning as Cincinnati scored seven runs to beat Brooklyn 8 to 1. Final totals show Cincinnati 8 7 runs on 12 hits with two Brooklyn errors while Brooklyn had 1 run on 6 hits and committed four errors.
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Cardinals Rally Past Giants in Ninth to Take Lead
St Louis overcame a three run New York lead in the first inning with aggressive base running and timely hitting. Beatable by Mollie Magee and Fromme, the Cardinals secured a 4 to 2 win over the champions. Key contributors included Beck with a homer and Beck and Magee recording multiple hits as Fromme worked 4 13 innings and Wittie logged 2 13. The game featured stolen bases by Doyle Merkle Magee and Dolan, with Fromme lasting 4 13 and Deak relief.
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Hit Philly Pitches Pittsburgh in Opening 6-2 Win
Mayer and Alexander were hit hard as Pittsburgh defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2. Harmon scattered ten Philly hits while Mitchell stood out with a single, double, triple and two walks. Leonard filled Mowrey’s spot at third, scored on a hit and run, and Wagner drove in a first inning run.
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Terrapins Rally Past Chicago In Tight Early Contest
The Terps lead 3 2 after four hits and two passes in the first inning as Iago through Qing ie Work shuts down Chicago to keep the score close. Obetder and Tinker pace the lineup with solid at bats while Beck and Wilson contribute key hits.
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