Baseball Touring Schedule Signals Shifts In 1900s Loop
Eastern clubs head west for a string of games against Boston Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg and St Louis with Boston opening at Cincinnati and visiting Chicago then St Louis. The trip tests manager George Davis as New York eyes the results and umpire controversy lingers while owners wrestle control of the sport.
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Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Chicago
New York
St. Louis
Ump
Brookyn
George Davis
Ewing
Davis
Keven
Tebeau
Hurst
Minor League Games Across Leagues Report Scores
Eastern League games include Syracuse 12 Worcester 8 and Toronto 4 Springfield 2. Montreal 5 Providence 1. Rochester 7 Hartford 0. Connecticut League Derby Meriden Derby first game 12 4 Meriden 9 Derby 3 second game. New London 9 Waterbury 8 in ten innings Bridgeport 4 Bristol 0 Norwich 7 New Haven 6. American League Siamese lis Minneapolis 105 Cleveland Kansas City 14 Buffalo 7 Milwaukee 4 Indianapolis 2.
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Syracuse
Worcester
Toronto
Springfield
Montreal
Providence
Rochester
Hartford
Derby
Meriden
New London
Waterbury
Bridgeport
Bristol
Norwich
New Haven
Minneapolis
Cleveland
Kansas City
Kansas
Buffalo
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Players' Bench Sees Boston Pittsburg Posed For Profits
Insiders in the league expect Pittsburg Philadelphia and Boston to quit financially ahead this season with the balance losing money. The Boston Cincinnati game postponed May 28 due to a five will be played August 8 in Cincinnati as the open date in the Bostons series.
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Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Boston
Cincinnati
Motor Club Forming With National Scope In Boston Area
Local motor fans formed a motorcycle club aiming for national reach. R G Betts of Boston was named chairman and C A Persons of Worcester secretary. A July or August gathering planned to finalize the Pioneer Motorcycle Club of America with a Newport run and at least twenty motorcycles expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
R. G. Betts
C. A. Persons
Worcester
Pioneer Motorcycle Club of America
Charles H. Metz
Waltham
Kenneth A. Skinner
America
Edward Hayes
Providence
Newport
Tenth Annual Games Entries At Apollo Garden
Entries list for the tenth annual athletic games of the F A Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association at Apollo Garden this afternoon. Events include 100 yard dash 440 yard dash 180 yard run mile run potato race running broad jump and team races with participants from Cambridgeport Gymnasium St Josephs A A and other clubs.
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F. A. Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association
Apollo Garden
cCharles Watkins
W. J. Lynch
Dg. M. Jackson
L. M. Simons
W. P. Hubbard
Z. J. Quigley
H. Dillon
W. Behnke
D. Jurphy
J. Lacey
EB. B. Hines
J. F. Cronin
H. C. McGrath
BE. J. Walker
E. C. McGrath
George Masters
FP. E. Hayes
A. 8. Roche
Hillon
W P. Hubbard
J. Mackson
C. Watkins
J. A. Mf
J. J. Cronin
E. C. Merath
P. E. Hayes
A. S. Roche
A. VY. Townsend
R. J. McLennan
P. Lorden
D. J. Buckley
A. &. Waters
J. M. Jackson
Neil J. Kelleher
Ick Grant
J. E. Howard
J. A. Stewart
J. J. Quigley
A. Murphy
J. Corden
J. C. White
C. R. Craig
J. J. Keene
J. Coleman
A. W. Barnard
R. J. MclLennan
Howard
Dick Grant
Robert W. Dixon
McCarthy
J. ¥. Glennon
O. Craven
W. J. Murphy
J. C. Haverty
Cambridgeport Gymnasium
N. J. Kelleher
Kanaly
C. J. Fb. Lucas
A. ¥. Townsend
C. J. P.lucas
J. ©. Haverty
W. J. Craven
J. ¥. Giennon
St. Joseph's A. A
B. Hines
H. ©. McGrath
J. A. Reilly
J. F. Freno
Newton man Gittings commits suicide in New York
Aug 3 Newton reports little information on J H Gittings who died by self destruction in New York and left a letter to C P Marshall of Newton. Gittings once ran a local photographic studio for over twenty years. Marshall is currently in Castine Maine.
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Newton
J. H. Gittings
New York
C. P . Marshall
English Lawn Tennis Team to Challenge U S for Davis Bowl
English players A W Gore E D Black and H Roper Barrett travel to Boston to face Malcolm D Whitman Dwight F Davis and Holcombe Ward for the international challenge bowl. Two singles and two doubles per day across Tuesday to Thursday determine the winner and future challenge rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Gore
E. D. Black
H. Roper Barrett
English Lawn Tennis Association
Dwight F. Davis
Longwood
United States
Malcolm D. Whitman
Holcombe Ward
Gore
Black
Whitman
Davis
Barrett
Ward
Boston
Wentworth tennis tournament bracketed by semi finals
In Newcastle New Hampshire August 3 Ward beat Fischer in straight sets in the singles semi final. Paret fell to Hackett. Ward and Hackett topped the Wright brothers in doubles. Hardy brothers defeated Fischer and Little 8 6 in their doubles match.
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Newcastle
N. H
Wentworth
Ward
Fischer
Paret
Hackett
Wright Brothers
Hardy Brothers
Little
Westchester Downs Dedham 153-4 in Rhode Island Polo
In the Rhode Island cup final at Point Judith Country Club on August 3, Westchester defeated Dedham second team by 153-4 to 101-4 goals with Dedham handicapped by one goal. P. F. Collier starred for Westchester as Dedham showed early effort but fell behind in later periods.
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P. F. Collier
Westchester
Dafdham 2D
RG Reece Weed
Dan Vivenee
E. Reynal Sh ME Wan
Ccc Casks An Sees
R. J. Collier
C. H. Foster
J. M. Waterbury, Jr
B. N. Hamlin
Eecees
Canadian boat wins Seawanhaka cup race in Montreal
The Canadian defender Red Coat beat the American challenger Minnesota of St. Paul by six minutes and twenty seconds on a twelve mile triangular course at Lake St. Louis. The first day of the international race for the Seawanhaka cup ended with a decisive Canadian victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Minnesota
White Bear Club
St. Paul
Fenn Wins Big Lowell Bicycle Meet at Brookside Park
About 1500 spectators watched W. S. Fenn of Waterbury beat Claude Hamilton of Lowell in a mile and two laps race at Brookside Park. Fenn also led in a team pursuit with a time of 3 34 7. B Guilmette of Athol won the half mile novice race with H D Spring of Worcester second in 1 11.
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Athol
Brookside Park
W. S. Fenn
Waterbury
Conn
Claude Hamilton
Lowell
Fenn
B. Guilmette
H. D. Spring
Worcester
Winthrop Regatta Holds Races Off Point Shirley
The Winthrop Yacht Club hosts its annual open regatta off Point Shirley with afternoon races for all Y R A classes and two handicap events. A reception for yachtsmen follows and an hop in the evening. The entry list features Boston area fast racing yachts.
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Winthrop Yacht Club
Point Shirley
Boston
Cavill to Swim in Penobscot Bay Match in Maine
English Australian champion swimmer Percy F. Cavill debuts in Maine at Pennamaguan Lake against William H. Smith of Calais for purse and side stake over a mile. Smith, famed for a feat Eastport to Campobello Island in one hour, first to cross Passamaquoddy Bay. Cavill plans Maine 100 yard challenge with tied feet before returning to Boston for world championship tests with James L. McCusker on August 2.
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Percy F. Cavill
England
Australia
Pennamaguan Lake
William H. Smith
Calais
Smith
Eastport
Campobello Island
Passamaquoddy Bay
Cavill
Maine
Boston
James L. McCusker
Boxing Gossip Shapes Jeffries Return Under Queensberry Rules
The column reports Billy Brady’s plan to take Jeffries to Paris after beating the Fitzsimmons Ruhlin winner and to spar with a French fighter. It notes trainers like David J. Adams, fighters training camps, and current endevours of Fitzsimmons, Ruhlin, Root, O’Brien, Corbett, and McCoy. It mentions Mike Sears versus Billy Gardner and a looming legal dispute involving Jack Root.
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Billy Brady
Jeffries
Marquis of Queensberry
Jeff
Paris
David J. Adams
Adams
John Burns
Charlie Sean
Lawrence R. Hill
New England Intercollegiate Association
Marius Schounmaker
Billy Gardner
Lowell
Mike Sears
Lynn
Kirtland Club
Sears
Nahant
Billy Hennessey
Robert Fitzsimmons
Bergen Beach
Fitz
Bob Armstrong
Fizsimmons
Akron
Ruhlin
Corbett
Jack Root
John Hegner
Root
Jack O’brien
George, McFadden
Mt. Clements
Jim Corbett
Bath Beach
McCoy
Young Saxe
Kid Long
Nelsons and Crooks tied to Bridgeport sighting in race dispute
Nelson party members dispute Michael and Crooks being in Bridgeport at noon, suggesting they may have travelled to New York with Manager Kennedy. Promoter L. M. Rich travels to press settlement, seeking $250 appearance money and race expenses.
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Michael
Bridgeport
Nelson Party
Crooks
New York
Kennedy
Manhattan Beach
L. M. Rich
Michael Case
Nelson
Board of Control
Rich
Catchingichael
Midget Michael Faces Challenge at Charles River Park
Conqueror of Michael June 18 and J Frank Starbuck headline riders who have defeated Michael in 1897. The event at Charles River Park draws a large crowd amid Nelson Michael controversy as spectators expect a tight contest with the Welsh Rabbit noted for past showings. Robert Rich vows continued pursuit of the case while Nelson jokes about Michael missing a Bridgeport appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
J. Frank Starbuck
McFarland
Nelson
Charles River Park
Spooner
Bridgeport
Jimmy
Fred Hoyt
Hoyt
Manhattan Beach
Kilmarnock Sidelined By Off Foreleg Injury
W C Whitneys famed 3 year old colt Kilmarnock trained by John E B Madden suffers a troublesome off foreleg. After a fast Saratoga cup trial he showed pain and was pulled from Brighton cup plans.
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New York
John EB. Madden
W. C. Whitney
Kilmarnock
Madden
Hamburg
Odom
Turner
Mr. Whitney
England
Saratoga
Springbok
Preakness
Brighton
Nelson's Race Today Heads Medford Carnival Card
Johnny Nelson world champion returns to Medford for a four corner 15 mile motor paced race at Combination Park with Will Stinson Archie McEacherny J Frank Starbuck as rivals. Nelson faces tough challenge as Stinson McEacherny and Starbuck aim for fast times on a new track with pacers and expert support.
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Johnny Nelson
Michael
Combination Park
Medford
Nelson
Will Stinson
Archie McEacherny
J. Frank Starbuck
Stinson
McEachern
Waltham
Philadelphia
Boston
Starbuck
White Nelson
Charles River Park
Pat Sheehan
MecEachern
Brotherly Love
Kenneth A. Skinner
W. S. Fenn
W Rbury
Conn
B. K. Wilcox
Providence
Charlestown
J. P. Scanlon
William Kinnan
Lowell
J. McManus
Winchester
J. F. Barry
South Boston
L. Hurley
Harry Edwards
Brockton
G. B. Chase
J. 7. Rutherford
Winchendon
L. BE. Mettling
M. J. Gillis
W. H. Randall
Lynn
Bicyclenotes Harry Elkes to Return with German Team
Harry Elkes plans to return to America next month with a strong German squad including Anton Seidl and Karl Kaeser. Seidl and Huber won Paris grand prix for tandems. A. E. Walters may join. Arthur Ross to race Bols'Or 24 hours before joining Elkes party in America. Tommy Cooper signs to ride a Columbia abroad. The Star Wheelmen host a reception at Dorchester to their baseball team.
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Harry Elkes
America
Anton Huber
Jans Seidl
Karl Kaeser
A. E. Walters
Seidl
Huber
Kaeser
Paris
Arthur Ross
Europe
Elkes
Michael Camp
Nelson
Michael
N. C. A. Board of Control
Tommy Cooper
Columbia
Stevens
McFarland
Cooper
Ballou Avenue
Dorchester
Hal Thompson
Ned Davis
Walter Benson
Fremont Street
Somerville
Admiral wins 2 19 pace at Columbus Grand Circuit meet
The Columbus Driving Association closed its best Grand Circuit meeting. The Admiral won the 2:19 pace in straight heats, with Braden and Daisy J. contesting for place. Lord Derby failed in 2:27 trot, Geers easing the horse too hard in later heats. Bonnie Direct and Johnny Egan led 2:13 pace heats, Bonnie Direct breaking once but recovering to win. Next Columbus meet set for Sept 14 to 21 with multiple pace and trot classes and purses of $1500.
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Columbus
Columbus Driving Association
Admiral
Braden
Daisy J
Lord Derby
Geers
Bonnie Direct
Johnny Egan
Egan
Columbus Association
B. H
M . (Payne
Miller
King
Major
Ch. H
Perry
Rosa Hall
Pennock
Ar Circle
B. m
Laird
Island Park racing closes with three events at Albany
Large crowd witnesses final island Park day with 3 races. The 3:17 pacing purse $600 features Helen R a mare by Redfield and Blanchard aboard. 2:10 pacing purse $600 sees Tom Nolan by General Haven with Nichols riding. 2:16 trotting purse $1000 highlights Frank Creamer by Mercy with Nell Gwynne in the field.
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Albany
N. Y
Island Park
Helen R B. m
Redfield T
Blanchard
Sehoankiemetacesnes
Montauk
Tom Nolan
B. G
General Haven
Belmont (Nichols
Frank Creamer
Br. G
Mercury
Arthurp
Nell Gwynne
Teooton Knaessecs Bvec
Executors Ask Third Astor Executor Role
Surrogate Thomas was asked by William Waldorf Astor and Charles A Peabody Jr two surviving executors of John Jacob Astor who died over fifty years ago to appoint Waldorf Astor as a third executor and issue letters testamentary. The application will be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas
William Waldorf Astor
Charles A. Peabody, Jr
John Jacob Astor
Waldorf Astor
Woman Claims Devil Threatens Her in Canal Jump Attempt
Katherine McLean of New Bedford was arrested in Lowell after three failed attempts to jump into the canal. She said the devil was after her and she wanted to die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Katherine McLean
New Bedford
Croker Attacks 16 to 1 Platform Vote in National Debate
Richard Croker voices opposition to the 16 to 1 ratio in the Democratic platform as he rails against imperialism and trusts. Attendees at Cafe Savarin in New York report his remarks linking Prince David of Hawaii to the Kansas City vote that could influence the coming election and party history.
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New York
Richard Croker
Croker
Wall Street
United States
Hawaii
Prince David
Mr. Croker
Kansas City
German tariff rift: Tageszeitung urges disclosure of terms
The Deutsche Tages zeitung calls on Berlin to publish the U S Germany tariff agreement terms. It says Germany was beaten by the United States and that the German foreign office fears revealing facts to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
The
Deutsche Tageszeitung
United States
Hibernian Field Day Draws Big Crowd at Oak Island Grove
The A O H divisions 9 and 50 committee met at Chickering Hall Washington street to finalize plans for Oak Island Grove next Saturday. Over 5000 tickets sold, with a tug of war between Ninth Regiment companies and a diamond ring prize for the best ticket seller among Auxiliaries 5 11 and 14 generating keen competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Island Grove
Chickering Hall
Washington Street
Tivoli Remains Dark After Supposed Opening Night
New York August 3 Charles F Acks on failed to open Tivola tonight leaving the theater dark and deserted. Adjacent resorts reported normal business and Ackron was not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles F. Ackson
Ackron
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F. A. Kennedy Benefit Association
Dedham
Westchester Polo
Narragansett Pier
Winthrop Regatta
Cavill VS. Smith
Nelson, McEachern
Johnnie Nelson
Burns Pierce
John A. Nelson
Whitney
Bicycles
Algonquin
I Et Arges
F. Lilley
Boston Cycle CO
Hanover
Lst
Stinson, Starbuck and McEachern
Ie'scory
Cop Ant
Pace
Goers
Mambrino King
Grace Onward
Macy
Annie Burns
G. m
Wilson
Rhea
Williams
George E. Hutton
Klock
Walter Smith
McHenry
Tandy Pipes
Rice
Fricmont
Green
Red Light
B. i
Swisher
Prince Exum
Witte
Devil
Lynch
Rogers
Halifax
N. S
Edward Wise
Massachusetts
Roosevelt
R. M. Saltonstall
A. F. Gardner
Hamilton
James A. Watson
Landen Park Street
Roxbury
Miah
Massachusetts Avenue
Mt. Vernon Church
Edgar Gauthier
Plymouth Street
Cambridge
Chamberlains
Washington St
Boyston St
Hibernian
M’kinley
Canton
Washington
McKinley
Lawrence Lawrence
Larandus Beach
Hampton Beach
Haverhill Street
Dr. Sanden
Sanden
Sander
Tremont St
Mass
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