William Ambrose "Cush" Cooney (April 7, 1883 – November 6, 1928) was a former

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player. He played two seasons with the

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from 1909 to 1910.Career statistics and history
a
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, relieving

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in the 6 inning with the Doves down 12–7. Cooney threw for four scoreless innings, giving up three

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and one

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