Johnston Upsets Williams to Reach U S Tennis Final
Forest Hills, Sept 6 Calfornia's Johnston defeated HB Norris Williams in straight sets to reach the United States singles final. McLoughlin beat T B Pell to also advance, with Johnston's 5 set win marking a major upset and McLoughlin’s return to the final after previous titles.
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Forest Hills
N. Y
William of. Johnston
Maurice McLoughlin
San Francisco
Norris Williams
T. H. Pell
Debtson
R. Norris Willemos
Philadelphia
McLoughlin
T. B. Pell
New York
Johnston
Wiliams
Aixth
Williams
Double Defeats Tighten Races in the Majors
New York news notes rageball upsets in both leagues during Labor Day doubleheaders. Boston and Brooklyn surged while the Red Sox and Tigers both dropped two games, shrinking the gap at the top. The Braves face Giants and Superbas while the Phillies linger behind in the race.
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New York
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphians
Superbag Tonight
Moran
Braves
Detroit
Train
Tigers
St. Louis
Giants
Ebbets Field
Veniex
Superbas
Alexander
Se Pation
Phillies
Red Sox
Golf tournament advances with three more second round matches
In the Ans t ey Park sub course event three additional second round matches will be played today before tonight’s deadline. Results from earlier second flight matches show K W Grady Jr defeating Innis Brown over 18 holes and XE Marsia beating J McMichael. Upcoming first flight clashes include Falvey vs Homer George and Forbes vs Russell Bridges.
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Anstey” Park
K. W. Grady, Jr
Innin Brows
Ward Green
Hi Coffee
Lawrence Jonen
Walter Wilkes
Nlay
W. Clarke
Angus Betkerton
E. Falvey
Homer George
Filion Forbes
Russell Bridges
B. Keeler
Constitution
Dick Jemlon
P. W W. Heramond
W. Grady, Jr
FL Vey
Archie Lee
Bi Gal Zeerchie Lee
Federal League Morning Games Brooklyn 5 Newark 1
Brooklyn overpowered Newark 5 to 1 as Jim Bluejacket held the Federals to six hits. Bill McKechnie used three pitchers and two pinch hitters in the morning contest. Score by innings shows Brooklyn leading 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 and Newark 0 0 0 0 0 0 1. Batteries: Bluejacket, Land for Brooklyn. Faiserling, Billiard, and Ramden for Newark.
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Brooklyn
Newark
Newark 1 Federals
Brookfeds
Bill McKechnie
Jim Bluejacket
Iavinelie
BR. H. EL Newark
Faiserling
Billiard
Bluejacket
Land
MN. J
Falkenberg
Seaton
Falkenbtrge
Hariden
St Louis Federals Rally In Ninth To Beat Chicago 5 4
In a doubleheader at St Louis on September 4 Chicago tops St Louis 6 0 and 4 5 in the two games. Mann scored the deciding run in the first game on Doolan’s bunt after a late St Louis rally. The second game ended early due to rain with Chicago leading 2 0 after five innings.
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SU. Mulls
Chicago
ST. Louis
Georgia Eleven Starts Practice in Franklin Springs
Georgia football will report tomorrow at Franklin Springs near Royston to train ten days or two weeks. The program aims to build the team for heavy fall games with daily sessions to refine players before the first contest.
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Athens
Georgia
Franklin Springs
Royston
Ty Cobb
Attell Faces Callahan Swapped Bout Ends Quickly
In Gloversville September 6 a lightweight bout ended early when Abe Attell refused to fight a heavier opponent. Frankie Callahan of Brooklyn substituted and was defeated by Attell via knockout in the third round.
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Gloversville
Abe Attell
Jommy Houck
Attell
Frankie Callahan
Brooklyn
Detroit Buys Pitcher Grover Lowdermilt from St Laws
Detroit announced the purchase of pitcher Grover Lowdermilt from St Laws Americans. The price was not disclosed and no other players were involved in the deal.
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Detroit Bays
Lowdermith
Detroit
Detroit Baseball Club
Grover Lowdermilt
St. Laws Americans
Kilbane Retains Featherweight Title at Cedar Point
Johnny Kilbane defeated Alvie Miller of Lorraine Ohio in a 12 round bout at Cedar Point. Miller was defensive for most of the match, with Kilbane scoring the decisive blows in the early rounds and securing the title defense.
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Cedar Point
Johnny Kilbane
Aerohnos
Alvie Miller
Lorraine
Ome
Miller
Middle States Regatta Varsity Rowing Results Philadelphia
Oarsmen won eight of the sixty events at the Middle States Regatta on the Schuylkill River. New York secured five victories, Washington two, and Baltimore one. The Vesper club led local entries with first-place finishes in three events.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill River
New York
Washington
Baltimore
Vesper Club
Britton Grffiths Fight Ends In Draw In Carton Ohio
Britton and Johnny Stine fought twelve hard rounds to a draw in Carton Ohio. Griffiths' left troubled Britton early, Britton won three rounds in a row, then Griffiths evened the score later, producing a split yet balanced bout.
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Britton-Griffiths
Carton
Ohio
Britton
Johnny Stine
Griffiths
Giants and Braves battle to a five all draw in morning action
In New York the Giants and Braves tied 5 to 5 after New York grabbed morning gains from Boston with Merkle homering and Robertson aboard in the sixth. Benton pitched well after Stroud’s exit. Hoston’s Tyler faltered as Boston scored late.
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Giants
Braves
New York
Hoston
Sto
Hughes
Boston
Stroud
Merkle
Robertson
Tyler
Benton
Gatterige
Gowdy
Meyers
Dosin
Yards Win Two in St. Louis Series
St Louis defeats Chicago twice, 2 to 2 and 10 to 0, in a doubleheader. Pierce exits after twelve innings as Lavender drives in the winning run. Bresnahan blamed for Betzel batting out of order. In the second game Humphries holds Chicago to seventeen hits. darkness ends play after seven innings. Brooklyn beats Philadelphia 7 to 3 as Pfeffer shuts down Mes. Dodgers close gap on leaders. Pirates top Reds 8 to 2 in Pittsburgh as Harmon limits hits. New York shuts out Boston 4 to 0 with Fesreau blanking Hesign. Snodgrass muff noted.
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Dadgern
Phillies
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cheney
Killifer
Coombs
Dodgers
Marquard
Acore
RH. E. OG
Philadelhia Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Pierce
Sallee Pierce
Lavender
Hyatt
Ithe
Bresnahan
Betzel
Humphries
Gare
R.H.E
St. Lovig
Batteribe—Pierce
Archer
Saliec
Snyder
Rowe
Hargrave
Doak
Gonzales
Bayder
N.Y
Pfeffer
Hixey
Baumgardner
Tincup
Button Tate
Glavin
Braven
New York
Fesreau
Hesign
Snodgrass
Boston
Udolph
Gowdy
Tesvreau
Meyers
Colonial League Flag to Hartford Hartford Wins Final Pennant Race
In New Haven on September the Colonial League season ends with Hartford overtaking Brockton in a tight pennant chase. Final standings place Hartford first followed by Brockton New Bedford New Haven Springfield and Pawtucket under Federal League auspices.
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New Haven
Hartford
Brockton
New Bedford
Springfiela
Pawtucket
Federal League
Texas League pennant won by Waco in 1915 season
Dallas reports the Texas League season ended on Labor Day with Waco capturing the pennant. San Antonio finished second, Fort Worth third, and Galveston fourth. The second division included Dallas Houston Shreveport and Beaumont. Results: San Antonio 8 Beaumont 1. Dallas 3 Shreveport 0. Fort Worth 4.
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Dallas
Texas
Waco
San Antonio
Fort Worth
Galveston
Houston
Shreveport
Beaumont
Fort Worrace
New York State Rag Won by Binghamton
The New York State baseball league's season closed today with Binghamton winning the pennant. Utica and Mimira were runners up as the final standings list Binghamton, Utica, Wimira, Scranton, Syracuse, Wilkesbarre, Tray, and Albany.
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New York State
Binghamton
Then
New York State Baseball League
Utica
Mimira
Wimira
Scrangton
Syracuse
Wilkesbarre
Tray
Albany
New England League Flag Won By Portland
Portland team under manager Hugh Duffey clinched the pennant as the New England league finished its season. Lawrence Lynn Worcester Lowell Gewlston Manchester and Witchburg trailed in that order.
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Boston
Portland
Hugh Duffey
Boston Nationals
Lawrence
Lynn
Worcester
Lowell
Gewlston
Manchester
Witchburg
Interstate League pennant clinched by Clean at Bradford
Bradford Pa September 6 Hy tak ing three games from Bradford Clean today won the pennant of the Interstate baseball league Clean previously had won the flag for the first half of the double season Wellsville led until today for the second half pennant
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Bradford
Clean
Interstate Baseball League
Wellesville
Pengant
Burlington Wins Central Association Pennant in Tight Race
Burlington clinched the Central Association title in a tight finish at Burlington Iowa on September 6. The standings show Burlington maintained first place for most of the season, with only one late displacement, finishing with a strong .81 percentage.
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Burlington
Iowa
Virginia League Ends Season With Postseason Series
Mortels Virginia September 5 Ports mouth won the second half of the Virginia baseball league season today There will be a postseason series with Rocky Mount winner of the first half.
Barrett Wins Registered Shoot at Augusta 200 Birds
J M Barrett of Augusta won the Bette City Gun Club registered shoot with 191 of 200 birds. Walter Truff of Macon led as high professional with 194 breaks of 200. Winners by class were John Aiken of Aiken S C in class A with 75 of 100, J C Wight of Atlanta in class B with 33 of 100, and A A Allen of Atlanta in class C with 86 of 100. Total scores for the day list many shooters from Augusta Atlanta Greenwood and other cities.
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J. ME Barkett
Augusta
Bette City
Ir. J. C. Wight
Atlanta
A’ A. Allen
E.R. Holt
Tay
BR. Woodmara
Vienne
J. W. Pleres
W. G. Carpenter
W. J. Sivas
Atlenta
Fuller
Alluita
A. F. McKisack
Greenswood
B. H. "Williama
Graepwood
George’ Collins
Greanved
John R. Chipley
Greenwood
Joel Hurt, Jr
J. W. Ware Fatiente
Walter Hut
Macon
Guy Allen
Amateurs Smooth Way To Win In District Baseball Action
Summerville trounces Mento 6 to 4 behind Watterson’s four safe hits including a homer. Maxey and Wyatt excel on mound, with Espy, King, and others contributing as Bainbridge tops Quincy Mere Teddy 1 to 0 in ten innings on a bases-loaded infield error. Stone Mountain over Scottdale Exposition Mills 12 to 4, Chewning fanning ten. Corrie shines for Jones Avenue as he solos another win for Jones post office area.
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Lyerly
Summerville
Watterson
Ransom
Maxey
Wyatt
Ahel Menlo
King
Alexander
Bainusinge
Bainbridge
Quincy
Teddy
Baby
Wilder
Sanders
Florida Boys
Ibeen
R.A. E. Bainbridge
Bainbridge Wilder
Taylor
McCorvey
Mosely
Howard
Stone Mountain
Speeers
Scottdale Exposition Mills
Lawson
Tubbs
Chewning
H. Goldsmith
Arendell
R. HL BE
Scottdale
Latween
Vinson
Evans
Umptres
Stewart and
Mulinix
Motorcycle Race Off In Chicago Delayed By Rain
Rain at the Chicago speedway forced another postponement of the 380 mile motorcycle race. The event was moved to next Saturday with officials citing weather as the cause of the delay.
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Chicago
the Speedway
Four Days Left to Pay Entrance Fees for City Candidates
With four days remaining to pay entrance fees for the September 30 municipal election, several candidates for the common council and aldermanic board are expected to file today or tomorrow. J. L. Carpenter runs from the ninth ward to succeed John T. Dennis, sole newcomer with no opposition. Leonard Hell campaigns against A. C. Burton in the fifth ward with frequent meetings, including an open air event at Western Heights drug store.
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J. L Carpenter
John T. Dennis
C. W. Smith
S . Davidson
Meights
Leonard Hell
A. C. Burton
Ice Also Jig Saws To Be Gentry Subject At Rotary Club
The Rotary club meets today at 1 PM at the Ansley hotel with President Lee M. Jordan presiding. J C Gentry will speak on Ice Also Jig Saws, promising an engaging talk. Other features and business are planned, and full attendance is urged. A Rotary golf tournament may be organized soon.
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Gentry
Rotary Club
Ansley Hotel
Lee M. Jordan
Lake Mohawk
J. C. Gentry
Ehib
Wie
Georgia Tennis Play Proceeds At Piedmont Driving Club
Georgia state tennis tourney opens at Piedmont Driving Club on clay courts with 26 entrants. Nat Thornton defeats Harry Hallman in three set marathon. Ralph Racey and Jeff Hunt advance, while Ed Carter cruises to third round. Matches start 2:30 pm with spectators welcome.
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Carl Taylor
Georgia
Racey
Sarter
Carleton
Nat Thornton
Ben Rhett
Rhett
Jef Hunt
Hunt
BR. OR. Stewart
Jeff Hunt
Ra. Martin
Harry Hallman
Ralph Racey
RP. McLarty
Ed Carter
E. L. Pierce
Francia Scott
Farlvomith
William Matthews
E. L. Scott
Stat Grant
Stacy Thornton
Marion Brittain
Vernon McMillan
Prank Owens
William McKenzie
Cox
John Burke
Berend
Ralph ‘Eb. Ravey
Jett Hunt
R. B. McLarty
Carlton Sraith
Francis Sdats
Grant
KL. Seary
DeKalb Superior Court Opens Fall Term Under Judge Smith
DeKalb Superior Court began in Decatur with Judge C W Smith presiding his first regular term. He charged the grand jury to guard against violations of law and emphasize four threats: gaming liquor sales and use, deadly weapons, and furnishing cigarettes to minors. An appearance docket was set and civil cases open this week while criminal matters start next Monday.
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Decatur
DeKalb Superior Court
C. W. Smith
Smith
Jock
Illicit Distillery Raided in Baldwin County
Milledgeville Ga September 4 City Marshal A O Wilson and Sheriff Terry raided an illicit distillery four miles from Milledgeville and captured Jewel Brooks and a Negro operating a 90 gallon still producing Muscadine and molasses brandy. The distillery was moved to the city with 10 to 15 gallons of brandy. Distillers jailed and to be taken to Macon for preliminary hearing. This follows another Arthritic distillery raid in east Baldwin county in two months.
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Milledgeville, Ga
A. O. Wilson
Terry
Milledgevile
Jewel Brooks
Macon
Arthiticit
Baldwin County
Donalsonville to Host Southwest Georgia Fair Oct 12
Bainbridge Ga September 7. Donalsonville plans a four day agricultural and livestock fair starting October 12. The Southwest Georgia fair aims to draw interest from parts of the state and southeast Alabama while Bainbridge will not hold a fall fair.
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Bainbridge
Speiigh
Donalsonville
Georgia
Alabama
Exchanges Closed on Labor Day in 19th Century Note
On Labor Day, all American exchanges and boards of trade were closed and no quotations or movements were obtainable. The observation notes the holiday in financial markets and the resulting halt in usual trading activity.
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Boards of Trade
Atlanta Live Stock Market and Provision Prices
Market reports from Atlanta show a mixed loaf of prices for live stock and provisions. Prices cover cattle hogs and sheep by weight, with steers and cows varying by grade and weight, plus comprehensive grain and feed quotations from flour to meal, seeds, hay, and assorted mill products.
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Atlanta
Jay W. H White
White Pros Vision Company
W. S Muncan Co
Victory
Nell Rove
Nell Rose
Gloria
R. P
Georgia
Texas
Goc
Grocery Price List and Market Figures Fragment
The fragment lists varied grocery items with prices and notes plus a heavy string of market figures. It mentions GROCKHIES corrected by Aglesby Grocery Company and lists meats, dairy, canned goods, spices, and staples with inconsistent spellings. Also includes late 19th or early 20th century commodity prices and city market data from St Louis and London financial references. The text is garbled OCR with numerous misprints and fragmented entries.
Liverpool Cotton Market Report Amid Steady Futures
Liverpool cotton shows fair demand with varying grades and futures range. Prices listed include middling and low middling spans with figures for futures across January to September month pairs. The report notes 8,000 bales traded including 6,700 and 1,000 for speculation and export and references daily opening ranges and seasonal price shifts.
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Liverpool
Mandas
Clare
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Ben Knet
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Serancig Lams
Wversge
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Ceees
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Aglesby Grocery Company
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Os Nave
Éie Fel Joi
Palle
Sany
Herkins
London Financial
London
Ehlenge Sepuimbur
Henry
Eves Spagit
St Louis
Kansas
Iverpool Cotton
Cunard
Europe
Bat
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State ST
Charles J. Metz
Certified Public Accountant President
Audit Company of the South Ffurt Building
Alonzo Richardson & CO
Sore Rats
Oloest National Bank
Cotton States
Chas.e.gurrier
Eblock
Asfloyd
Tional Bank
Geo.r. Donovan
Alikennedy
Jdleither
Nipwep
Aper
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