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10 innings to wrench victory from the un- steady claws of Theodore Breitenstein, but he won because his strength was greater, his temper more even, and his nerve more iron-lilxe. Monday, Dickson prevented the Pelieans from getting on the sacks. He pitched a superb game, and the New Orleans players resembled a rank bunch of amateurs learning the sport before the lap of a master. This afternoon Fleharty in every way out pitched Hess, although the Pelicans gave their twirler faultless support. The Baron kept the Pelican hits well scat tered, whereas the Barons punched theirs whenever man was in position to score.
 On Matthews and Schriver the Barons have stolen bases at will. Yesterday El- lam and Gygli romped to second and big, hefty Matthews of the cripped wing would heave and throw with all his strength This afternoon Pop" Schriver, who, 1t Is alleged, aided Chadwick in in- venting the game, was helpless before Baron fieetness. Gygli got one, but little Bowen completely showed the veteran up at his true value. He stole second in the early part of the game. In the last half of the scrimmage he beat out a bunt to third, stole second, stole third and was just prepare to steal home when Fle- harty singled
 The Pelican outfield with the exception of Steve Reagan, is not hitting the ball. As is known, Weimer and Heulsman were expected to tear down playhouses all over the league. Well, they have failed miser- ably to date, and Reagan has not gone over the .250 mark. Later on, l believe Heulsman and Weimer will hit, but now they are doing nothing.
 The Baron infield has caused fans here to open their eyes. Gygli Bowen, Ellam and Raftis have starred beyond all ques- ton. I have never seen faster or more perfect work Each of the quartet has robbed opposing batsmen of hit after hit, and so spectacular have been their efforts that foreign fans have generously ap- plauded. In comparison the Pelican in fielders look like "brushers" Dexter is a goo daverage man at first, Gene De- mont, at second. can get practically all of the balls that go in his direct path. But the day when he could step to either side and get them is passed, and he knows it, and Charlie Frank does. Lindsay, a Memphis cast-off, Is out of the question, of course, and George Rohe was never splendid save in one series. and that was several years ago, when his stick won the worlds championship for the White Sox of Chicago.
 We are all very happily disposed. The players are going after the game to- morrow, and they feel that they will get it. Whether they do or not, the fans at home-the real fans, I mean-are evidently well pleased with the showing
 We will leave tomorrow night for Bir- mingham, and Will arrive in time to play against Nashville Thursday after noon.
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First Games.

Huntsville May 25.-( Especial )-The Williams and Butler baseball teams representing the two local training schools, met on the diamond for the first time yesterday afternoon and played two games, each winning one In the first game Butler won by a score of 4 to 0. Williams did not get a man on third base until the last in- ming and he was left there. The bat terries were Wylie and Ford for Butler Madkins and McDuff for Williams. Wy lie struck out 19. In the second game Williams shut Butler out, the result being to 0. Batteries were Lumsden and Cochran for Williams and Wylie and Ford for Butler.
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New Orleans, May 25.-(speeial)- Birmingham defeated New Orleans for the second time in the present series today by the score of to 1.
 Birmingham played one of the best games seen here this season. and al though Gygli and Fleharty made er- TOTS they were not serious as the Bir- mingham pitcher held the Pelicans safe at all stages of the game. He al- lowed but one measly single to the dis appointed birds in every inning but the first and second. when none were secured.
 Birmingham's first run was secured in the third on Bowens safety and steal of second, followed by Moles- worth s single to center.
 In the sixth after Molesworth had walked, Raftis lifted one of Hess's ben ders over the fence for a home run, both scoring.
 Bowen proved himself an adept at stealing, for after he had singled in the seventh he stole second and third and scored on Fleharty's single.
 Ellam scored in the eighth on a single, a sacrifice by McGilvray and Gygli's single.
 New Orleans got on bases many times but could never do anything in the way of scoring except in the fifth inning when Reagan went safe on Gyg1rs er- TOT and was sacrificed by Rohe, who bunted to Fleharty. Weimer, who fol- lowed. flew out to McGilvray, but Huelsman dropped a single in left and Req gan scored.
 Fleharty had marvellous control in today's game and his support was per feet, and although the crowd that at tended the game was very small, due to the locals present bad streak, Raftis was loudly applauded when he hit the four -sa6Ser in the sixth, while Bowen also got big hand for his swiping of the sacks.
 In todays game Frank will pitch either Breitenstein or Fruit against Manuel. Pruitt is New Orleans main stay at present and if he is sent to the rubber a pitchers battle should take place.
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UNION COLLEGE WINS.
Champions Lose Post-season Game to
 Preps.

Tuscaloosa, May 25.-(Special. .)-Union college actually copped the second game from Varsity here today by the score of to 4. The game was listless for the first half but had a real Garrison finish By some real work on the part of Varsity both times two runs were netted In the third and ninth. Varsity took u run occasionally but walked to the fact in the ninth that Union was one to the good. A hit by Pratt followed by an- other by Waite and Lowers tied things up and had coacher on third not stopped a man and started him again too late would hve won the game. Union came back In the tenth with blood and, as- sisted with another bad error crossed the winning man. Alabama could not score in the last of the tenth. Batteries, for Alabama, Gresham, Tucker and Vaughn; for Union, Anderson and Shelburn.
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London, May 25.-The greatest of all horse races, the derby, which will be run at Epson Downs tomorrow. promises to be the most interesting derby of dec ade The possibility that King Edwards Minoru will win the purse of $S225O and the owner gain the distinction of being the first reigning monarch to take the classic gives the contest an importance that cannot be overestimated in the eyes of the British public.
 Mnoru is a hot favorite for the event. Although last year this colt was not rated in the first class he made phenom- enal improvement during the winter. He easily won the Two Thousand Guineas at Newmarket April 2s. His principal opponent is considered to be Louis Wi mans Sir Martin. from John B. Mad den's Kentucky farm and which is sup posed to have cost his present owner Ss0.O0O Sir Martin is now in the very best of form. He recently won the
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DouBLEHEADER DIVIDED.
Travellers Win First, But Crackers
 Luck Out Second.

Little Rock, May 25.-Little Rock and Atlanta divided honors in todays doubleheade The locals won the first game by punching hits on Atkins in the second and thind innings, while Buchanan held the visitors safe at all stages.
 Two passes, an error by Perry and long fly enabled atlanta to score two runs without hit in the second game. Sentz's triple was the only hit Little Rock got off Rogers until the ninth, when they got three hits. including double by Cocash, but could make only one run. Scores:
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COULDN'T BUY LAFITTE.
And Atlanta Gives Up Effort to Elm
 pIoy Ralph Savidge.

Atlanta, May 25.-Ed Laftte is not for sale. Atlanta made earnest ef- forts to acquire the twirler from Cleve- land and failed. The owner of the club declared that Lafitte is so good that he will be retained even though he is not used again this season.
 Atlanta has given up it's effort to acquire Ralph Savidge, too. It develops that Memphis, when the pitcher was released kept a string attached.
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BABE TO BENCH.
Wheeler and Daubert May Both Be
 Used By Memphis.

Memphis. May 25.--It is known that Manager Babb is considering seating himself on the bench.
 The signing of Daubert and Wheeler will crowd the infield unless Babb and Carey. or Carey and Morris, or Babb and Morris, take rest.
 The indications are that Babb will manage from the bench for a while, and that Carey will be allowed toifind himself another berth.
 Pitcher Schwenck will report to Babb in Montgomery, it is thought.
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DID THEY SCRAP7
Rumor Has it That Manager Reed and
 Sabrie Fight.

Mobile, May 25.-It is freely reported though denied by the manager that Eddie Sabrie and Manager Reed of the Mobile club had a bitter fight yes- terday in which the first sacker con clusively whipped the leader.
 It is also reported that Reed Is downhearted and that he wishes to leave Mobile. This report is also denied.
 Since winning two from Birmingham and two from Nashville the fans are in better spirits, although they seem ta realize that the victories were fin a result of good luck--especia that of today.
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MARY DAVIS WINS.
Outsider Easily Wins Big Handicap at
 Belmont.

Belmont Park, New York, May 26- Mary Davis, despised outsider in the betting, easily won the Claremont handi- cap here today. The favorite, Jack Atkin, finished third. Demund broke in front and led to the final furlong, where Mary Davis came strongly on the rail and won by two lengths. Demund beat Jack Atkin hair length for the place.
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

At Toledo-Toledo 5 Indianapolis 9
 At Columbus-Columbus 10, Louisville 8. At Milwaukee-First game: Minneapo- lis 8, Milwaukee l. Second game: Min neapolis 2, Milwaukee B.
 At Kansas City-St. Pau-Kansas City game postponed; rain.
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POOR OLD VIEBAHN,
Gives Mobile One Hit, But Forces Win
 hing Run.

Mobile, May 25.-Viebahn presented Mo bile the game in the third inning when and then aided by East's error filled the bases and forced Schulz across the plate by passing Thornton. Hardy was the only local who got hit during the game. Schulz was hit on his salary arm and retired after the third inning, giving place to Hixon who finished the game.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Benders Fine Work.

Cleveland, May 25.-Philadelphia defeat ed Cleveland today, driving Falkenburg from the box in two innings and bunch ing hits off Rhoades in the fifth, eighth and ninth innings. Barrys wild throw allowed Cleveland to score its two runs. Otherwise Bender would have scored a shut-out Score: R.H.E. Cleveland 020 GOO O0O-2 Philadelphia ........ .050 040 022-13 Is 1
 Batteries: Falkenberg, Rhoades and Easteriy; Bender and Thomas. Time, 1:46. Empires Sheridan and Kerin.
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Fleharty Pitches spIenddly and Peli- cans Single Opportunity Comes as Result of Gygli's Error.
 The Details.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE STANDING.
RESULTS YESTERDAY.

Birmingham 5. New Orleans 1. Montgomery 8, Memphis 0. Little Rock 3-1, Atlanta 1-2. Mobile 1, Nashville o.
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Gotch Defeats Olsen.

Omaha, Neb., May 25.-Frank Gotch, the worlds champion wrestler, tonight de- feated Charles Olsen of St. Louis at the Auditorium in straight falls. The first fall went 21 minutes and 40 seconds, and the second 15 minutes fiat. Olsen sur prised the big wrestler several times, but was no match in size and strength for Ia
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TEXAS LEAGUE.

At Shreveport: Shreveport 3, Dallas O. At Oklahoma City: Oklahoma City 4 Fort Worth 1.
 At Houston: Houston 2, Galveston l. At San Antonio San Antonio S. Maco B.
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AMATEURS.

Pratt City easily defeated Ensley to ?. Batteries: Santmyere and OHara; Har- kins, Brantley and Musgrove.
 Princeton defeated West End in we'll played game by the score of to 2 Bat teries: Kernon and Hammock; Aldritch and Wheelan.
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Rossman for Sale.

Detroit, May 25.-President F. J. Navin of the Detroit American League Basepali club today announced that First base- man Claude Rossman was on the market and would be sold to any club which de- sired his services. Rossmans throwing in recent games has been poor.
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IUldIs .''s.s-...s. 70 v Z4 Io
 Batted for Hurlburt in ninth
 st Batted for Quiesser in ninth.
 Score by innings
 .'s.''s..s........- UOl UuO UZ~--3 Memphis ...................0 900 900 OOO-O Summary: Stolen bases, ' Whiteman, Wheelet. Two-base hits, Pope, Rocken- field. Double play. Shannon to Pope. Bases on balls, Lively l, Quiesser 4. Sac rif1ce hits Baerwald, Shannon, Pepe Wild pitch, Quiesser. Time, :32 Um- pire, Pfenninger.
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Lonnhoat Is Winner.

Toronto. Ont, May 25.-Tom Longboat had no trouble in disposing of Tom Coley in a 20-mile race at Hanlon's Point to- night. He led Coley by over a mile when he crossed the line. Longboats time for the 20 miles was l hour, 55 minutes and 16 seconds.
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Only a few more days of the big auction of the Burn stock of diamonds, watches, jewelry, silverware, etc. Sales 10:30 am. and 3:30 pm,
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Summary: Stolen base, Robertson. Sacri flee hits, East, Moves ?. Struck out, Vie balm 6. Schulz 2, Hixon 2. Base on balls, Viebahn 4. Hixon 4. Hit by pitcher, Vie balm 1, Schulz 3. Innings pitched Vie balm s, Schulz 8, Hixon G. Hits appor- toned off Viebahn 1, off Hlxon 2. Time, 1;9O. Empires, O'Brien and Fitzsimmons.
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Mullln,s Eluhth Victory.

Detroit, May 25.-Groome was driven from the box in the fourth inning of today's game, which Detroit won. Three hits, two passes, three steals and an er- TOT in the fourth gave Detroit four runs and lead that lasted to the end. Both teams fielded in fine style It was the eighth consecutive winning game for Null lin. Score: R.H.E. Detroit ...................o1 .o10 401 01s-7 10 2 WdSHlHBtOH s.-....-..... .ul1 uVl VlU-f Q l
 Batteries Mullin and Schmidt; Tanne- hill Groome and Street. Time, 1:50. Um- pires, Hurst and Evans.
 Chicaqn May 2h h-Chicapo-Naw Yorlr
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SLIPPERS STILL WIN.
ouiesser's Wild Pitch Sends Two Over
 the Plate.

Montgomery, May 25-(Special.)-In a pitchers battle today between Lively and Quiesser the locals shut out Memphis 3 to 0. It was a fast and pretty game, and only one earned run was made. but a wild pitch by Quiesser in the seventh in ming allowed two runners to cross the plate, making Montgomery's total tallies Scora.
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ARKANSAS LEAGUE.

At Texarkana: Argenta 6, Texarkana 4. At Jonesboro: Jonesboro 7. Alexan- dria G.
 At Hot Springs: Hot Springs 8, Fort Smith ?.
 At Helena: Helena Monroe, rain.
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WITH THE SCRIBES.

 the south. A little expenditure of money will net the association a return thrice fold, and will erase the commercial fea- lures from the game and place the con- tests on a more sportsmanlike plane. It is certain the team is weak, too weak for a Southern league team, and some ef- fort should be made to give the patrons the game they pay for at the gate.- Mobile Item.
 They are worried to a feeble frazzle in the Pelican City over the failure of Chick Frazer to put in his appearance. Reports are current that Chick is holding out for more salary. After several oe nials of the rurnor that Charley Fritz would leave the Louisiana tribe for berth with the Turtles, Frank has ad- mitted that his nephew will go to Babb when Frazer arrives.-Nashville Amer ican.
 Hub" Perdue is a Pelican castaway. So is Moxie. How glorious 'twould have been if Hub" had gone in that last game and put the hooks to Chawles. Uncle Chawles' face would have been com- rosite reproduction of the Vampire and Willie after taking castor oil.-Nashville American.
 When the Champs hit the road for the west the papers representing that sec- ton offered numerous observations and predictions, the tenor of the remarks be- ing that while the Volunteers were go- ing good, that division was stronger than the other and besides 1t was time for the Vols to hit snag or just naturally blow up While the locals are bound to encounter some projecting mpediments during the season the chances of their blowing up are awfully slim, as they have proven themselves the steadiest of the steady
 Anyhow, the western scribes have learned few things and are willing te admit after seeing the Champs in action that they are some roadsters and as squad are better than at the finish last year.-Nashville Banner.
 Daubert, Morris, Wheeler Scllwenck. Fritz, Hurlburt-six new players in weeks time. Almost new team. Going some- Memphis News-Scimitar.
 The Birmingham Barons, led by Carlton Molesworth, arrived from Mobile yester- day morning and watched the game from the stand, being considerably impressed with said bowling, though not at all wrought up over the general team work of the weakened New Orleans aggrega- ton in the second inning. The Barons open against the Birds today in the last series of eastern division clubs against the locals and though the Nashville crowd slipped away for Mobile last night with two out of three games played here better success should mark Franks mems efforts against the slagpile assort- ment.-New Orleans Picayune
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GOLFERS QUALIFY FOR CHAMPIONSHIP Knowles and Burlington Dc
 Sensational Work 0LIVER'S FINE SCORE Two Local Men In Important List. First Day of Play Marred By
 soeey Ground-The
 Scores.

Memphis, May 25.-Enis Knowles of Pensacola, Fla, eastern inter-collegiate champion of 1907, added fresh honors to his golfing record by leading the field or Star southern golfers with a well com piled total of 161 in the S6-hole qualifying round of the eighth annual Southern Golf association championship over the links or the Memphis Country club here to- day Knowles was forced to do his best to nose out Jack Burlington of Memphis Tor the honors as the seasoned local play- CT was close upon the college youngsters heels with consistent card of 162. Ed r1ngton played even more consistent and steadier golf than Knowles but the col legiate's early playing was sensational considering the conditions, which were anything but favorable to first-class golf. The course was soggy from the recent rains and two heavy showers interferred with the afternoons work.
 Following is the list of the other IA men who qualified for the championship night:
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Summary: Sacrifice hits. Sentz, New ton. Stolen bases, Bayless. Bases on balls, Buchanan, l. Struck out, Buchan- an, l; Atkins. G. Hit by pitched ball. Tarleton. Double plays, Cocash to Casey. Time, 140. Umpire, Rudder- ham.
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; l. AIMARY. Home run-Raftis Stolen Bases-Gygli, Bowen 3. Sacrifice Hits-Rohe, Ellam, McGilvray. Struck Out-Hess 4, Fleharty B. Base on Balls-Hess 8, Fleharty B. Hit by Pitched Ball-Fleharty IIuels- man.) Time-1:45. Umpires-Moran and Carpenter.
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Summary: Two base hit, Cocash. Three base hits, Sentz. Moran. Sacri- flee hit, Newton. Base on balls, Fulen- wider, 3. Struck out. Fulenwider, g. Rogers 2. Hit by pitched ball, Tarle- ton. Double plays. Walker to Rohn to Smith. Time, 1:30. Umpire. Rudder- ham.
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VIRGINIA LEAGUE.

At Lynchburg: Lynchburg- Richmond, rain.
 At Danville: Danviile 2, Roanoke 2 Q0 innings, darkness).
 At Norfolk: Norfolk 6, Portsmouth g.
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Game at Meridian.

Meridian. May 25.-(Special.) )-Peach Hill easily defeated the Bankers. Score, Il to 4. Batteries: Temple Brown and John son; Gully. Tarry and Barber.
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Brooklyn Repeats Performance.

Brooklyn, May 25.-Brooklyn came from behind again today and tied the Chic gos but lost by the same score as yesterday to 3. Holman saved the game in the seventh for the visitors when Overall replaced Pfeister with two men on bases. Alperman sent out a low liner on which Holman made a wonderful catch and double up Burch at second.
 Score: R.H.E. Chicago .. 900 0O2 11O-4 9 ? Brooklyn ...... 900 900 300-3 ' 2
 Batteries: Pfeister, Overall and Moran; Mcintyre and Bergen. Time, hours. Empires, Emslie and O'Day.
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CAROLINA LEAGUE.

At Greensboro, N. C.-tireensporo A Spartanburg l.
 At Anderson--Anderson l, GreenVllle '
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COLLEGE GAMfa.

At New Haven-Harvard freshmen 6, Yale freshmen 1.
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Roston,s Nlnth straioht.

Boston, May 25.-McCarthy held Pitts burg to five hits today. but two were home runs, and these, with Boston's er- rors enabled the visitors to win from the locals by a score of to ?, making Bostons ninth straight defeat.
 Score: K. Il E Pittsburg .............. 200 900 30l-6 l Boston ....., 900 900 O00-2 6 4
 Batteries: Phillppi and Gibson; McCar- thy and Graham Time, 1:43- Empires, Rigler and Truby.
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GAMES TODAY.

Birmingham at New Orleans. Atlanta at Little Rock. Memphis at Montgomery. Nashville at Mobile.
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Columbus Defeats carroIIton.

Columbus, Miss, May 25.-( Especial 1.-The season opened today. Swanson was very effective. None of the Alabamians got as far as second. Carrollton is here for another game tomorrow. Score:
 R.H Columbus ........ .O00 010 01*--2 5 1 Carrollton ........... GOO GOO 0OO-0 ? D Batteries: Swanson and Broadus; Keel ing and Rozelle. Umpire, Dugard.
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SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE
That Fatal Pass.

Columbus, Ga, May 25.-(special)- Becker was given pass today in the first inning and scored the only run in the game between Columbia and Columbus Both pitchers did good work and were given splendid support. Score: RHE. Columbia .........,....,.0000 GOO 000-0 o Columbus ................ 100 O00 0OI-1 O
 Batteries: Miller and Kalkoff; Rada- baugh and Coveney. Umpire. Van Syckle. Time, 1:40.
 At Augusta: Augusta 2, Macon d1 innings)
 At Jacksonville: Jacksonville 0, Chat tanooga B.
 At Savannah: Savannah g, Charleston O..
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Ewina,s Great Feat.

Philadelphia, May 25.-Cincinnati shut out Philadelphia today in pitchers bat tie between Sparks and Ewing. The only run of the game was scored on a home run drive by Hoblitzel in the fifth inning, this being the first hit made by either team up to that point. Score R.H. E. Philadelphia .......... 900 GOO OO0--0 ? 2 Cincinnati .. 900 O10 OO0-1 4 2
 Batteries: Sparks and Dooin; Ewing and Roth. Time, 1:35. Empires, Kem and Kane.
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Raymond and SalIee.

New York, May 25.-Raymond out pitched Sallee by a slight margin today and New York defeated St. Louis. The only run of the game was scored by Herzog who, after forcing Doyle in the first came home on Murray's double. Score: R.H B. St. Louis ... 900 GOO O00-0 5 l New York ......... 100 GOO 00s-1 6 1
 Batteries: Sallee and Bresnahan; Ray mond and Schlei Time, 1:43. Umpires, Johnstone and Cusack.
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BIRMINGHAM DEFEATS HOWARD.

Chicago, May 25.-Chicago-New York game postponed rain.
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Rrown,s Easy Victory.

St. Louis, May 25-St. Louis defeated Boston easily today. The local team got Il hits and four runs off Morgan in six innings and Ryan, taking Morgans place. was hit three times. Graham pitched good ball for St. Louis Score:
 R.H. D. St. Louis ..............00 .000 103 01s-5 IA o Boston .................00 900 900 000-0 Batteries Graham and yCriger; Morgan, Ryan and Carrigan. Time, 2 hours. Um- pires, Connolly and Egan.