Crackers Lose Close Contest in Montgomery
Atlanta from the Crackers foul fought a 5 to 4 defeat by the Legislators in Montgomery. Montgomery took the lead late, with key hits by Clark and Molesworth. Atlanta’s strong defense and late push came up short as Cox ruled a disputed seventh inning home run foul.
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Montgomery
Ala
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Crackers
Atlanta
Stafford
Bennett
Childs
Markley
Bob and
Whistler
Clark
O Lds
Burnett
Stickney
Crozier
Childa
Molesworth
Cox
Winters
Oehler
Bush
Wilson
Killen
Moalesworth
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Matthews
Wats
Spratt
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Clark Oc
Rash
Polehow
Boo Tai
Rae Atlanta
Montgomery Oranors
Rome
Rin Molenwarth
Clark Koehler
Burenett
Whistler Matthews
Fly
Polchow
Ely
Hall
Wintera
Southern League notes from Birmingham and Shreveport
Birmingham failed to capitalize and Nashville punished Keenan as Birmingham rallied late but a misplay prevented a tie. Lowney was ejected for kicking. In Shreveport, Dolan was hit hard as Littl Rock/Shreveport split. Memphis and New Orleans saw sharp pitching but Memphis prevailed in a tight battle.
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Memphis
Little Rock
Atlanta
Shreveport
Nashville
Montgomery
Birmingham
New Orleans
Keenan
Vaughan
Lowney
Millerick
Russell
Fisher
Roth
Pitcher Smith Not With Team In Atlanta News
Montgomery Alabama Anguet reports that pitcher Charlie Smith is sick and returned home to Cleveland Ohio. New Orleans released Smith and Atlanta manager Ab Powell signed him but he will not play this season. Powell praises his pitchers, laments hitting, and predicts a pennant for a top team despite recent losses to Memphis and Little Rock.
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Ala
Anguet
Ab Powell
Atlanta
Charlie Smith
New Orleans
Smith
Cleveland
Ohio
New Orleana
Powell
Memphis
Little Rock
Walters
Crackers
Thatia
Constitution
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Abbit
Hana Wagner
Pittsburg
Breenaghan
New York
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Steinfeld
Cincinnati
Jack Egan
Little Rick
Ban Johnson
Egan
Yacht Masters at Their Best in Scotland Lightship Race
Atlantic Highlands New Jersey coverage of the Shamrock II and Shamrock I duel off Scotland lightship. Captains Wringe and Bevis push their old boats in a brisk twenty two knot wind as Sir Thomas Lipton and guests watch. Shamrock II sails into a late lead but Shamrock I edges ahead briefly before the older craft gains speed and finishes with a five minute victory margin.
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Wringe
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Bevis
Shamrock I
Scotland
Thomas Lipton
McKinsley
Teutonic
Herttam F Hayes
Arabia
Erin's Company
Winge
Sir Thomas
Great Britain
Shamrock III
Even Break in St Louis Double-Header
American League action at St Louis and Detroit reports a split in a St Louis Chicago double-header with St Louis winning 3 0 in game one and Chicago taking 4 1 in game two Sugden breaks finger from foul tip and 1800 attendance. In Cleveland Detroit game Donohue debut and Mullin wrist injury as Detroit wins 6 2 attendance 3000.
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Washington
Norwood 3 Washington 2 in summer clash at Washington
Norwood defeated Washington 3 2 in a late afternoon game at Washington Georgia. Fierce and Barnwell boosted Norwood with key plays while costly errors hurt Washington. Massengale struck out ten for Norwood and Wilson three for Washington in a lively regional matchup. Columbus beat Rome 4 0 in another Georgia scoreline.
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Norwood
Washington
Fierce
Barnwell
Wilson
Muesere
Lee
Massengale
Massengeale
Winson & H Barnwell
Visltors
Will Glenister Risk Life in Niagara Rapids Swim Feat
New Yorker Glenister, 28, plans to swim Niagara rapids between the sixteenth and between the fifteenth of the month, aiming for a ten to fifteen minute crossing mid channel. He cites Webb’s fate but trusts his strength and training to survive suction and surface resurges, claiming capacity to stay submerged three minutes if needed. Glenister recounts prior long swims and endurance tests and notes a chest expansion of five inches and a history of crossing difficult rivers and channels.
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Niagara Rapids
Matthew Webb
Glenister
Viry
Tao
Webb
Narragansett Pier
Newport
Halstead Street Bridge
Chicago
Fans puzzled over Bobby Lynch deal in Atlanta
Atlanta fans question whether Bobby Lynch was sold or loaned to Charley Frank as managers Powell and Frank reportedly cooperate. Local sentiment says Atlanta supporters dislike the move, fearing harm to the pennant race and demanding clarity when Powell returns.
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Atlanta
Powell
Charley Frank
Bobby Lynch
Memphis
Cholly
Lynch
Frank
Hlm
Glenn
Liyoch
Memphia
Powell Culd
Frank Way
Vinnager Powell
Harlem Racecard Reports Dramatic Wide-Open Mile Races
The Harlem track hosted a crowded program with Bondage winning the mile and a half handicap and Aladdin taking the mile and seventy yards in the fourth race. Long shots led the earlier events as Kragg and Lucien Appleby anchored key placings with Bragg narrowly edged in a desperate stretch drive.
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Arthur Cult
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Lucien Appleby
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Gypaene
Helgeson
Sylvia Talbot
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Gray
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W. Knapp
Laura Lighter
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Tom Carl Morande
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Gilsten
Hanweil
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Walkland
Pond
Henry Lyons
Breckman
Hell the Cat
Mingore
Louis Kraft
Appolinaris
Hendon
C B Campbell
Son
Larry Wilt
Lis
Waldo
Lady Matchless
Bonner
Lou Woods
Milch
Dodie
Harrieu
Major Dizon
Roy Frankin
Chariot Rao
Baseball notes and player moves in the Southern circuit
The column covers recent games and performances with Gladys Molesworth and a late mighty hit by Sil Robert. It notes signings including C. Smith to Abbit and Allemany joining St Paul, with Newt Fisher and Nadeau linked to Pelicans and potential impact on rosters. Salary figures for Rickert Delehanty and Frisbie are listed along with talk of Parrott and Barnum joining Nashville.
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Newt Fisher
Barnum
Decatur
Ala
Hugh Hi
Newton
Hill
Nashville
Newt
Unfavorable Conditions at Saratoga Overturn Alabama Stakes
At Saratoga on August 4 the turf track was deeply mudded and conditions hindered racing. The Alabama Stakes of 5000 dollars went to Stamping Ground ridden by Fuller, defeating Gravina and Artarita. Earlier races saw Memories, Thirsty Bell, Bobadil, King Pepper, and Gimcrack win respective events, with repeated entries listed for the day. A separate report notes a twelve-inning tie between Huntsville and Pulaski in Huntsville, Alabama.
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Fuller
William C Whitmey
Girdle
Judith Campbell
O’neill
Stalwart
J Burns
Baseful
Odom
Delhi
Highball
Gold Saint
Arlotta
Cascine
Raln Or Shine
Racetine
Gold Spink
Mile Rostand
Thirsty Bell
O'Neill
Ageond
Dinkale
McCafferty
Lady Potentate
Bobadil
G Williams
Mineola
Stonebridge
Glad Tidings
Clandt
Tamarix
Applause
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Gravina
H Cochran
Artarita
Hicks
Ada
Wild Thyme
Nun
Rack- Mart
King Pepper
Yard Arm
Birchbroom
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Sweet Billie
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High Chancellor
Hoar
Canajoharie
Sete
Blackam
the Lady
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Gibobe
Tommy Pot
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Nevermore
Virg! Bell
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Foxy Kane
Not Alice
Iparuie Beher
Carbuncle
Ane Mackay Dwyer
Sir Voorhela
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Getauket
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Swaill
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Ralnland defeats Forehand in Delmar Park feature
In St Louis, August 4, the feature at Delmar Park saw Ralnland outsprint Forehand by a length and a half over 6 furlongs on a good track. Earlier races listed selling and claiming results with various horses and times, including Dr Cartledge and Haven Run in the opening race and Evfalla in the second.
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Ralnland
Forehand
Delmar Park
Dr. Cartledge
A. W. Booker
Glen Esher
Sweet Note
Foxy Grandpa
Happy Hooligan
Peach Juice
St. Roche
Dusty Milter
Evfalla
D. Hall
Harry Grimt
Guilet
Sid Sliver
Bermuda
Dr. Kammerer
Jean Gravier
Carley’s Dream
Tangent
Mistle
Hemlock
Silver Fringe
Molle T
Sheehan
Lasso
A W. Booker
Hoek Se Oka
McKinney
Eva
Rathland
Bridwell
Buglar
D_ Austin
Wreath of Ivy
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Magnolia
Eliza Dillog
Higgins
Wan
Carrick
Benson
Gin Spray
A. W Booker
Philip Sidney
Terra Incognita
Missioni
Kingstells
Morria Volmer
de Reszke
Auley
Troxler
Carria Hope
Littles Lots
Menace
Una Price
South Breeze
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Fister Waters
Marie Stone
Potter
Toupee
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Palmer
Woodlyn
Port Warden
Tur- Tandid
Milbrook
Ben Hullum
Fay the Fiddler
Ie Four Hundred
Charles C. Landseer
Catton Plant
Hakmis
Pope Leo
Cautious
Ranchman
Feronia
Olonetz
Blando
Hinds
Never Buch
Roctine
Lad
Vachil
Nearest
Croiz
Fitakanet
Helen Print
Malater
Baseball notes from the frontier of the game
A Memphis recap mentions Phyie Werden Dungan and Cholly Frenk’s group with Jake Beckley of the Reds among twenty rough-edged players gaining experience. Old pros like Red Piret draw praise, while Atlanta’s Kel is praised for power. The Nashville American notes a split in few-hit games among Will Hehn Phillipps and Jones.
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Memphis
Phyie
Werden
Dungan
Cholly Frenk
Jake Beckley
Cincinnati Reds
Kel Witempta
Will
Boston
Hehn
Cincinnati
Phillipps
Pittsburg
Jones
Brooklin
Whitewash completes pitchers battle as Chicago edges Pittsburg 1-0
In a tight National League game on August 4, Chicago edged Pittsburgh 1 to 0 in a decisive pitchers' duel. A fumble, Eagle's single, Casey's sacrifice, a wild pitch, and Chance's eighth inning run provided the only scoring. Attendance was 3,400. Batteries Menefee and Kling for Chicago, Philippi and Smith for Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburgh
Eagle
Casey
Chance
Pittsburg
Menefee
Kling
Fhlilippi
Smith
Dalton 18 South Pittsburg score in August 4 game
Dalton defeated South Pittsburg 18 to 4 on August 4 in Dalton Georgia. Hayes and Iso pitched for Dalton while South Pittsburg relied on Sey Jones and Watson. Highlights included home runs by Hamilton Whitaker and Enodarase and two three baggers by Snodgrass.
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Dalton
South Pittsburg
Southittsburg
Hayes
Iso
Brunswick Defeats Fitzgerald 6 to 3 in Strong Battery Chase
Brunswick defeated Fitzgerald 6 to 3 this afternoon in Brunswick Georgia. Grimes and Bowen, Martin and Chapel formed the battery for Brunswick. Fitzgerald visitors failed to score until the eighth inning as Grimes struck out 11 batters.
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Brunswick
Fitzgerald
Grimes
Bowen
Martin
Chapel
Western Golf Tournament Opens in Cleveland Ohio
The Western Amateur Championship began amid lake breeze and showers in Cleveland Ohio with players like Chandler Ryan of Exmoor and R Deming of Euclid Club drawing attention. Warren Dickinson of Des Moines and R B Russell of Cleveland finished first, Dilakenson leading early.
Trotting Races Postponed in Buffalo and Macon Baseball Training
Trotting races in Buffalo postponed due to rain. Big Leaguers plan winter training in Macon Georgia as the season ends. Macon touted as prime winter training site with teams already wintering there and letters seeking two teams for next year. Central City praised for facilities and climate aiding practice and likely South Atlantic League standing next season.
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Macon
Baltimore
Bostom
Ihelu
Mason
Mecon
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