Boston's Good Work Start on Their Trip in Strong Position
Boston opened strong in a road trip, with Cleveland winning to stay atop the standings. A Baltimore late rally featured Sutcliffe, Stovey, and Hanlon as Robison and Shindle produced key hits. Stovey was ruled out on a tight close at the plate, Hanson followed with a winning hit as the game closed.
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Sutcliffe
Nash
Kelly
Jack Stivetts
Baltimore
van Haltren
Stovey
Hanlon
Robinson
McMahon
Quinn
Tucker
Shindle
Sutcliff
Harry Stovey
Sihit
Staley
Hanson
Baseball Gossip From The Diamond Tonight
Boston fans celebrate many joys while the Orioles stumble yesterday. New York clings to old gear as Washington laments. The quiet Quakers fall to Brooklyn who smiles to victory. Reds lag behind and fade, while Pittsburg drops. Cleveland’s Spiders sneak wins as Colonels mourn. St Louis Browns perform by day, Chicago teams take note.
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Boston
Baltimore
New York
Washington
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Louisville
Cleveland
Louis
Chicago
Orioles
Ball
Washingtons
Quakers
Brooklyns
Reds
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St. Louis
Farewell Victory for Boston in Narrow Baseball Win
Boston beat the Orioles in a tight game with Stovey feared safe call at first in the ninth. Staley held Baltimore hitless for seven innings as fielding errors and timely hitting built a lead, then Baltimore rallied in the eighth and ninth before Tucker and Staley produced key plays.
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Baltimores
Gaffney
Boston
Harry Stovey
Harry
Harry Staley
van Haltren
Tucker
Stavey
Orioles
Baltimore
Long
Nash
McCarthy
Robinson
Jack Stivetts
Shindle
O’rourke
Herman Long
Quinn
Sutcliffe
Stovey
Duffy
Uinn
Joston
McMahon
Mac
Staley
Brooklyn Barely Escaped Philadelphia Defeat in Tight Game
The Brooklyns edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 as Cross hit a ninth inning home run after Connor double and Knell walk. Griffin and Hamilton contributed key hits for Brooklyn while Brekers and Foutz added base hits for Philadelphia. Att. 8,028.
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Brookilyn
Brooklyns
Philadelphias
Cross
Knell
Hamilton
Connor
Hallman
Brooklyn
Foutz
O'Cross
Kinslow
O Allen
Swin
O Knell
Philadelphia
Griffin
Brouthers
Allen
Haliman
Thompson
Delahanty
Stein
Burns
Clements
Corcoran
T. Daly
Ward
Daly
Emslie
Sullivan Delivers Long Win in Thrilling Providence Victory
Providence defeats Binghamton in a sharp, exciting game as Jim Sullivan shines on the mound. Reddy Mack returns to lift the team with spirited play, attendance 900. Binghamton miscues and key hits, including Gray's home run, shape the tense contest.
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Providence
R. I
Binghamton
Jim Sullivan
Reddy
Mack
Friel
Keeler
OiBastian
Pettit
Knight
Farrar
Hanrah
Hornung
Ol Slattery
Leighton
OjHerne
O Smith
Lir Lync
Gray
Lehane
O' Sullivan
O Coughlin
Totals
Ginghamton
Jay Pettit
Bastian
Sullivan
Hanrahan
Slattery
Coughlin
Yneh
Connolly
Cyclone Young Dominates As Spiders Beat Colonels
Louisville game report shows Cyclone Young holding the Colonels hitless until the seventh inning while Cleveland bats flourish. Burkett leads Louisville with four safeties as the Spiders field solidly and secure a clear victory in front of about 1200 fans.
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Louisville
Cyclone Young
Colonels
Sanders
Burkett
Spiders
Reds heavy hitting wins as Sullivan debuts for Cincinnati
Cincinnati defeats Pittsburgh 8 to 1 in a game aided by Pittsburg errors and timely hitting. Sullivan pitched five scoreless innings before being rocked late, Holliday made a spectacular backward running catch on Beckley’s fifth inning drive, and Welch Beckley Smith and Latham contributed key hits as Cincinnati builds a decisive lead.
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Cincinnati
Reds
Pittsburg
Sullivan
Holliday
Beckley
Cosodia Ats
McPhee
Miller
Welch
Donovan
Latham
Smith
O'Neill
Shngart
Ol Farrell
Ilarr
G'N
Baldi
Oo Sullivan
Ball MecPhee Welch Pair Battled Pitching Tight Game
Passed balls credited to Miller twice while Sullivan threw a wild pitch. Strikeouts came from Kelly Baldwin tham Sullivan Genins. A double play occurred Genins McPhee and Comiskey Latham e Comiskey. Umpire Snyder. Time 1h. m.
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MecPhee
Welch
Miller
Sullivan
Kelly
Baldwin
Tham
Genins
McPhee
Comiskey
Latham E Comiskey
Snyder
New Yorks Dominate In Bursting Victory Over Washington
New Yorks surprised Washington with strong hitting and solid fielding as Burke blasted a long home run and contributed in multiple plays. Duf fee and other batters added key hits and runs to net a 5 to 1 win.
Browns Beat Chicago In Well Played St Louis Tilt
The St Louis Browns defeated the Chicago team in a finely played game with Breitenstein stellar on the mound and Buckley delivering the key hits for three runs. Canavan Glasscock and Dahlen produced three notable defensive plays as the Browns outscored Chicago 8 to 1.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Browns
Chicagos
Breitenstein
Buckley
Canavan
Glasscock
Dahlen
Louis
Chicago
Brodie
Decker
Kreitena
Hutchin'n
Oj Schriver
Loiis
Hutchinson
Gore
Werden
Caruthers
Parrott
Carroll
Anson
Wilmot
Schriver
McQuaid
Boston A A and Cleveland Athlet ic Club play a pretty ball game
The Boston Athletic Association defeated the Cleveland Athletic Club 7 to 1 after four innings of tense play in Cleveland. Highlands homered for Boston, while Kendall pitched for Cleveland. Attendance reached about 800 as costly errors opened a commanding lead for the Boston nine.
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Bostons Athletic Association
Cleveland Athletic Club
Bostons
Highlands
Kendall
C. A
Boston
A. A
A. C
Mason
Andreis
Cooke
Mapes
Stearns
O'Gatch
Dickson
Parker
Lowe
Boston’a. A
Cleveland A.C
Spencer
McFarland
Dickinson
Soule
Cook
Swanton
Portland
Woonsocket
Brockton
Lewiston
Salem
Lawrence
Close Game At Brockton Sees Brocktons Beat Portland
In Brockton on August 4 the Brocktons edged Portland 11 to 10 in a tight affair attended by about 800 fans. Brockton had 10 hits and 4 errors to Portland’s 12 hits and 6 errors. Batteries were Doe Lincoln and Pathe for Brockton and Morse Carey and Lachance for Portland.
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Brocktons
Portland
Doe
Lincoln
Pathe
Morse
Carey and Lachance
Lewiston
Auburn Gazettes
Lawrence
Wheeler
A. Lezotte
McCarthy
MeaAuley
Tri Mount Games Highlight Springfield Style Athletics
The third annual Tri mount Athletic Club summer games at Highland Lake Grove drew about 1500 spectators. Winners included L A Carpenter of Wakefield with two firsts and notable placers from Gloucester Dorchester and Chelsea in sprints jumps and throws. boxing featured a Walcott Carey draw with remark on referee and crowd.
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Highland Lake Grove
L. A. Carpenter
Wakefield
Gloucester
Dorchester
McCormick
Rowe
Cronin
Phil Stinger
G. T. Collins
Stingel
Collins
Phil
Steve Coombs
Moakley
Allison
O’hare
Brigham
Jack
Kilty
Dwyer
Harry Hodgkins
Hodgkins
Denning
Revere
New Athletic Club
Rushworth
Wren
Clarke
White
Garland
Callahan
Carpenter
Orchard
Connor
Dorchesters
K. Harvey
Doherty
McDonald
Coopers
McAuley
Flaherty
Parsons
Nicholson
Joseph P. Keyes
James Walsh
W. J. Corcoran
Jack Sheehan
Lennon
Riverside Boat Club
Burrows
Leavitt
Local boxing tourney features seven bouts with tight fights
In a strong boxing card seven bouts highlighted by tight exchanges. J P Riley defeated Bennett of Boston in the 105 open class as he dominated with heavy blows and skill. Kaveney narrowly beat Harrington at 110 pounds after a late surge and an extra round. Driscoll of the T A C impressed with lefts and crosses to edge Callahan of Lafayettes. McNamara of the Coopers cleanly outboxed Coughlin at 125 pounds. O Riley beat McGeough after a brief opening exchange, sealing the 105 open bout.
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Cooper
J. Doherty
Doherty
Bill
Oe Walcott
Frank Carey
Walcott
George Dixon
Tom Connelly
Lannon
Carey
John
M. A
F. W. Lord
P. C. Stinger
Melrose A. C
Keene
M. J . Cronin
Chelsea
Fred Robertson
M. J. McCormick
T. A.C
F. Rowe
G. T. Collins
M. J. Cronin
P.C. Stingel
G. H. Hodgkins
Rushworth
Revere A. A
W. F. Clark
Dorchester A. C
Parsons Gloucester A. C
Murdoch Nicholson
J. F. Dwyer
South Boston
J. C. Denning
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L. A. Carpenter
M. J. Roche
Charlesbank
Orchard
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J. Connor
K. Harvey
Boston
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J. McDonald
Coopers
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W. H
W. H. Allison
Loft. Sin
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Riverside Boat Club
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Charles Bennett
Samuel MccGeough
Riley
McGeough
James Kaveney
T. J. Harrington
Riverside B. C
J. J. Driscoll
James Callahan
Lafayettes
John McNamara
F. J. Coughlin
Charlestown
C. Doherty
Fr. Scully Gymnasium
Joseph Wal- Gott T
A. C
Bennett
Harrington
Kaveney
Takings
Driscoll
Cal
Callahan
The
J. J. Coughlin
McNamara
J. P. O'Riley
Sam McGeough
J. J. Doherty
Compliment to Mr Warren at New England shooting meet
On August 4 at Westurnecton grounds Boston Shooting Association hosted a testimonial benefit for Hemryle Warren ex president of Wellington Gun Club after his factory and contents were destroyed on July 24. Scores from the two man team event are listed with winners and various pairings.
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Westurnecton
Boston Shooting Association
New England
Hemryle Warren
Wellington
Warren
Leroy
Neil
Sanborn
Post
Bradbury
Dodge
Scott
Climax
Wheeler
Gore
Dan
Melcher
Wilder
Currier
Snow
Adams
Perry
Stone
Keeier
Green
Climex
Games at Gloucester Open Handicap Meet
Gloucester A. C. to hold second open handicap games at the A C oval on August twenty fourth. Events include sprint and distance runs, a mile and two mile walks, hurdles, pole vault, shot and hammer, tug of war and team races. Entries close August seventeenth via W. FF. Marston. Celebration feature with prizes and possible French marble clocks. President Flaherty to receive suggestions.
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Hed A. G. A.C
Katres
W. FF. Marston
Flaherty
RACES AT OLD ORCHARD
The third day of the horse breeders meeting on the mile track drew a fair crowd. Fast time only in the 2 50 class. Otis Shaw and Harry McNair ran after Wednesday’s accident with McNair winning and Shaw in poor form. Thetis by Weymouth won the 2 31 4 pace with Psychic first in 2 25. Charles Kesler led in the 2 50 class with Marchioness second at 2 32 1/4.
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Otp Orcnarn
Otis Shaw
Harry McNair
B. m. Thetis
E. A. Weymouth
Milton Mills
N. H
Henry Titer
Medford
Mass
M. m. Psychic
R. W. Dorland
Lynn
B. G. Little Rocket
P. A. Snider
Haverhill
B. G
Charles Kesler
E. L. Norcross
Manchester
B. m. Marchioness
New Record for Mile Set at Monmouth Park
At Monmouth Park Lone Branch Aug 4, eight races produced a new mile record on a straight course with a strong wind aiding speed. Winners included Banquet St Michael Kirsch Kingston Estelle Entre among other top finishers and times listed for each race.
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Lone Branch
N. J
Monmouth Park
Banquet
Kildeer
Gleaming
St. Michael
Chicago
Doctor
Kirsch
Airshaft
Ha’penny
Salvator
Kingston
Tenny
Matthew
Estelle
Osric
Mr. Sass
Entre
Julien
Roller
Mars Observations at Lick Observatory Address Opposition
Edward Holden of Lick Observatory discussed the Mars opposition, noting widespread interest but many misapprehensions. He explained ongoing work to obtain accurate information, future oppositions with higher altitude, and the challenge of drawing firm conclusions about Martian inhabitants and conditions.
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Lick Obsservatory
Cal
Edward Holden
Lick Observatory
Mars
Miura
Earth
Esquimaux
Sam
Sailor Riggin to Receive Full Honors at Funeral
Acting Secretary Soley orders body bearers a gun salute and full honors at Sailor Riggin’s funeral in Philadelphia after his death in the Baltimore affair at Valparaiso. Riggin will lie in state as reparations are paid for his sacrifice in defense of the flag.
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Washington
Soley
League Island Navy Yard
Philadelphia
Riggin
Baltimore
Valparaiso
Grans
Tail-docking conviction fines North Leverett man
Greenfield Aug 4 Justice Malone convicts Laomi Woodard of North Leverett on complaint by Agent Anderson of the M S P C A for cutting off a cow s tail. A fly distraction caused the act and Woodard was fined 15 dollars.
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Greenfield
Murder Charged in Park Hammer Attack
Frank Gallineaux, a Dorchester barber, is under arrest on a murder charge after a quarrel at Franklin Park last Saturday. He allegedly struck Thomas Holland with a hammer, causing fatal head injuries and Holland’s death at City Hospital. Gallineaux claims self defense, saying Holland advanced with a lifted pick. Holland, a laborer who boarded in Dorchester, died after the assault, with no witnesses present. Gallineaux will be brought to Jamaica Plain District Court for arraignment.
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Franklin Park
Frank Gallineaux
Thomas Holland
Holland
City Hospital
Gallineaux
Dugan and
Collins
Lauriat Avenue
Tucker Street
Dorchester
Jamaica Plain District Court
Dugan
Mt. Benedict
Gailineaux
Hole
Draper
Munroe
Alva Yacht Sells at Auction After Sinking Off Montgomery Point
The Alva, W K Vanderbilt’s steam yacht sunk in a collision with the Dimock off Montgomery Point last week, sold at New York auction to Perkins and White civil engineers for 8500. Burdette and Denenis acted as auctioneers. The purchasers plan refitting and resale, noting interior damage minimal.
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W. K. Vanderbilt
Dimock
Montgomery Point
New York
Burdette& Denenis
Burling Slip
Perkins & White
Beacon Street
Joseph E. White
Seth Perkins
New England
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