Unrecognized Star Pitcher Returns to Polo Grounds
Two famed 19th century pitchers, Mickey Welch and Christy Mathewson, drew attention at the Yale Princeton game at the Polo Grounds with Mathewson recognized by fans while Welch was largely unknown. Welch, a Brooklyn native, began in 1879 with Holyoke and joined Troy in 1880 before becoming a key Giants pitcher until 1889.
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Polo Grounds
Mickey Welch
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Welch
Grant
New York Giants
Brooklyn
Holyoke
Mass
Troy
Roger Connor
Tim Keefe
Troyaine
New York
Keefe
Metropolitans
Dine
Eich
Giants
Welch Quizette
Tracks Spent on Failed Effort to Defeat Races
Albany June 30 Two racing associations filed expense statements with the secretary of state detailing costs in the failed bid to defeat the racetrack and betting pills. Coney Island Jockey Club shows 7528.53 in counsel fees with listed firms and individuals. Saratoga Association reports 5653.91 in similar expenses, with names and amounts for Davies Stone Auerbach Frank Black Coyne Cumming and others.
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Albany
Coney Island Jockey Club
Saratoga Association
F. RB. Hitchcock
Yester
C. Fellowes
Davies, Stone & Auerbach
Frank
Black
Percy
E. H
Davies
Stone @ Auerbach
C. SA
In Coyne
C. Cumming
National Cycling Grand Circuit Meet At Madison Square Garden
New York June 30 The National Cycling Association Grand Circuit race at Madison Garden drew many foreign riders. Frank L Kramer led the half mile national championship and won in 59 seconds after a challenge from Joseph Fogler. John A Euback won the novice amateur sprint in 1 07 5. Other results include Antoinette of New York halting handicap amateur and Dorion of Brooklyn among professionals.
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New York
Madison Garden
Frank L. Kramer
East N. 5
Joseph Fogler
Fourth of July Pig Race At Waterbury Driving Club
Waterbury Driving Club prepares for a July 4 trotting park event starting at 1 30 PM with George Piper as starter and Dr Thomas Bland and D T Hart as judges. Feature purses of 100 and 200 dollars accompany multiple entries including Crystal Boy Clay Pigeon Ora Billie Craig Lady Cripsey Pare Gold Mayo and Banner Boy among others.
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Waterbury Driving Club
George Piper
Springfield
Thomas Bland
D. T. Hart
A. F. O'Leary
Crystal Boy
Patrick Martel
Ka Dee
Mollie Lady
Mary Denain
Halsey W. Curties
Ora
Billie Craig
Maurice H. Noonan
Lady Cripsey
D. Murphy
Torrington
Pare Gold
Commoner Boy
George Reafeurobetatenays
Cechlan
Johnson & Kaiser
Forester Pine
T. E. Donovan
Derby
Mayo
Frank McGraf
Bransford
Hoomer Prince
Johnson & Kaleer
Ard Patrick
P. Martel
New Haven
W. J. Noble
Nangatuck
Senator Hat
H. W. Curtiss
Banner Boy
William F. Jones
New Haven White Wings Trounce Waterbury in Rock Yard Clash
Waterbury’s rush and fanfare fade as New Haven’s dominant nine, led by Bill Carrick on the mound and Candy Lachance at first, prevent any Waterbury runs. A 14 inning tilt at Savin Rock sees New Haven win 9 to 3 in the extended contest with sharp sticks, clutch defense, and a vivid crowd scene from Waterbury fans.
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Waterbury
O'Hagan
White Wings
Carrick
Bone
Westerberg
Havel
Lachance
Simmons
Savin Rock
New
Haven
Candy Lachance
Harry Durant
Fitzpatrick
Nichols
Ibury
New Haven
Juley
Pleiss
Murphy
Shincel
Mullaney
Miller
Ao McPartland
Sacune
Seacher
Weaterberg
McPartland
Carick
Ampfire
Merrick
Batting Averages Show Stars and Strays in Eastern Leagues
The report highlights top batters led by Simpson, O’Hagan and Nick with many players near or above the 200 mark. It notes a need for stronger hitting and lists detailed season totals, including three base hits and sacrifice hits, across multiple leagues and city matchups.
River Street Sluggers Seek Local Under Sixteen Games
The River Street Sluggers seek games with any city team under 16. Lineup includes J Quine, T Gilbootey, P Hogam, J Gillkootes, J O'Neil, F Martiesa, E Quinn, C Githosses, F Derein. Contact E Quinn 317 River Street or F Berwin Calvin Street. Also notes Dunblins fight night and Twilights baseball summaries with pitching and fielding records, praising Captain Harry O’Hawko and McNulty.
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River Street
J. Quine
T. Gilbootey
P. Hogam
J. Gillkootes
J. O'Neil
F. Martiesa
E. Quinn
C Githosses
F. Derein
F. Berwin
Galvin
Big Stickers In Bridgeport Hitting Streak Update
O Rourke leads a strong Bridgeport week with eleven hits in fourteen games, pushing him further into premier class while new players Massey Pells Soffel and Schmidt post standout bats. New Haven leads team batting with .250 but Waterbury sits last as Hartford Meriden lag in both team and fielding stats.
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Jimmy
Simmons
New Haven
O'Rourke
Bridgeport
Connor
Gardner
Massey
Pells
Soffel
Meriden
Schmidt
Holyoke
Hartford
B.wees
Stankard
Ladd
Accorsini
M. Bechmidt
H. . Soffel
Padron
N. B. Nichols
Waterbury
Springfield
New Britain
Selectman Sets Five and Half Furlongs Track Record at Sheepshead Bay
A new mark for five and a half furlongs on turf at Sheepshead Bay came with Selectman winning the Water Pearl in 1 07 15. Priscillian matched a track record for the mile with 1 37 34, while Sandpiper led to a stretch duel and Selectman edged him by a nose. Other results note Priscillian first, Torbeltine first, Old Honesty and George G Hall among firsts, with Saturday and midweek racing and a listed schedule for Bridgeport to Holyoke events.
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Slectman
Sheepshead Bay
New York
Selectman
Priscillian
Inquisitor
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Dogan
Prisciliien
Peter Quince
Priseiliian
Sandpiper
Voter
Torbeltine
Wanda
Old Honesty
Tugmter
Killiecrankie
Coonaught Ranger
George G. Hall
Delirium
Montauk
Meriden to visit Waterbury and Hartford in baseball notes
Meriden comes to Waterbury tomorrow and will open here with Hartford on Friday. Jazy Hoffman's batting average with Providence has dwindled to .283. Pitcher Ira Plank from Jersey is eyed by Waterbury, with reports of George Bone signing for early season play. Wilkie Clark has joined Syracuse in the New York State League and other moves involve Bristol, New Britain, and Fargo.
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New York
George Lachance
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Ate Waterbury
Brookins
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Jersey
Plank
Fraser
Racker
Wiltee
Crandahl
Weimer
American Teague
Asere Aban
Tr Wee
Summers
Cotoor
Lewis Pertine
Trenton
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