Baseball Dust and Drama Around the League
Baseball talk centers on dust at Brooklyn games and the Boston and New York clubs. The Brooklyn nine lead the New Yorks six of eight as St. Louis, Von der Ahe, and Qlin clash, with Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore in a tight race for first. The Bostons linger, hoping to gain ground as Washington slumps after a narrow win by Baltimore.
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Bostons
Phillies
Brooklyn
New Yorks
Brooklyns
St. Louis
Der _ bass
Qlin
Chris
von der Ahe
von der ~ Ahe
Washington
Baltimore
Chicago Beats St Louis 11 8 After Fielding Slips
Chicago defeated St Louis 11 to 8 as Griffith left after a finger injury and Kissinger was hit but backed by strong defense. Chicago misplayed bases while St Louis struggled with timely hits and steady support from Kissinger. Attendance was about 10,000 with Chicago scoring in multiple innings and St Louis answering late.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Meursville
Cincinnati
Griffith
Terry
Kissinger
Chicagos
Kittredge
Donahoe
Kissenger
Miller
Louisville Wins Pitchers' Battle at Cincinnati
Cincinnati and Louisville played a tight game as Cunningham bested Cincinnati's pitchers. Attendance was about 8000. Louisville claimed a 2 to 0, 0 to 2, 9 to 0 sequence in a decisive showing while Cincinnati tallied 9 base hits to Louisville's 10 and had 3 errors to Louisville's 1. Batteries Cunningham and Warner for Louisville Foreman and Vaughn for Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Cunningham
Warner
Foreman
Vaughn
Buffalo Defeats Providence In Tight Eastern League Game
Buffalo wins 2 to 1 over Providence in a closely contested affair aided by sharp batting and base running. Rudderham pitched for Providence after an elbow injury, allowing two early runs, while Egan steadied the Buffalo attack. Wind hindered hitting. attendance 3,500. Hits Buffalo 10 Providence 6. Errors Buffalo 1 Providence 2. Batteries McGuinness Urquhart Egan Rudderham McAuley.
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Providence
R. I
Buffalo
Rudderham
Egan
Bisons
Shi
McGuinness
Urquhart
McAuley
Rochester Beats Syracuse In Rain-Shortened Exhibition
Rochester scored eight runs with seven timely hits in the first five innings before rain halted play in the eighth. Harper starred on the mound for Rochester, allowing only three hits while Gannon walked many batters. Attendance was about 2,500 as Rochester won eight to one over Syracuse.
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Ter
N. Y
Esters
Gannon
Harper
Rochester
Syracuse
Batteriese-Harper
Berger
Ralfter
Amateur Baseball Weekends Set for 13 Teams
The EB Brames defeated the East Bostons by 2% to 13 last Saturday and will face the Winthrops next Saturday. St John Lyceums meet Mt Washingtons at Everett Saturday with open dates on the 11th and 12th. Addresses: J B Dooley Roxbury. J K Powers Cambridgeport. Thomas Newman East Cambridge. Charles Shea Cambridgeport. Mascott Jr Boston. John Mitchell Foster Street. M F Mullen South Boston. Jubilee nine of South Boston to play Needham August 10 and Fort Warren August 17. open for other dates. The Centrals have open dates. J J Cosgrove Boston. Grays Boston seek out-of-town dates August 10 and 17. Crescents Arlington seek Labor Day game with Resolutes Lexington. William J Mitchell Arlington. Suffolk Jrs seek city clubs with suitable average.
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Brames
East Bostons
Winthrops
St. John Lyceums
Everett
Dooley
East Cambridge
Thomas Newman
Mutlen’s Court
Mascotts
Charles
Shea
Mascott, Jr
John Mitchell
Foster Street
South Boston
Needham
Fort Warren
M. F. Mullen
First Street
Centrals
J. J. Cosgrove
Washington Street
Boston
Grays
J. Edward Barry
State Street
Crescents of
Arlington
Lexington
William J. Mitchell
Bedford Street
Suffolk, Jrs
Baseball clubs seek intercity games and open dates
The Shinedippers of Roxbury want games with any 18 or 19 year old club next Saturday. Beacons of Boston seek strong out of town teams for reasonable guarantees on Aug 1 17 24 31 Sept 7 14. Pacifics seek 13 year old team and contact M Campbell of South Boston. Shuman Co Baseball Club aims to arrange with Standard Clothing Rice Sayward Whitten and Rhodes Ripley Co claiming clothing trade championship after seven wins no losses.
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George E. Brown
South
Russell Street
City
Shinedippers
Roxbury
Daniel Kilroy
Highland Street
Beacons of
Boston
S. T. Googins
Broad Street
J. E. Cunha
Washington Street
O Connells Deny Quitting Football Challenge
The O Connells deny rumors they fled a Worcester Shamrocks match. They state they sent a challenge to the Shamrocks, received no reply, and have played stronger teams. They are now set to play the Quinsigamonds of Worcester for 200 a side on Labor Day, aiming to return victorious to Boston.
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Sir
Worcester
Sporting Department
O’connell
O’connells
Shamrocks
O’connulls
Shamrock
Garryowens
Cambridge
Quinsigamonds
Worcester County
Boston
Boxing Gossip at Riverside Club Picnic Highlights Local Boxers
The Riverside Boat Club picnic showcased amateur boxers like Louis Sullivan who defeated Ike McArthur in a hard fought bout. Sullivan's natural, disciplined style impressed, while McArthur, a gam ecompetitor from New England, earned respect. The piece also previews August events at Centennial Grove Wenham and Manhattan Beach with James J. Corbett to contest a handicap bicycle race.
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Riverside Boat Club
Louis Sullivan
Ike McArthur
Sullivan
McArthur
New England
Cambridge
Kid Mulligan
Don Hardigan
Mulligan
Centennial Grove
Wenham
Church of the Most Holy Redeemer
East Boston
James J. Corbett
Manhattan Beach
Harry C. Wheeler
Corbett
Kirkland Club of
Lynn
Jack Carter
Dave Park
Boston
Joe Kelly
Billy Robinson
Lawrence
Tommy Smith
Joe Mullin
Joe Brown
Frank Collins
Billy McDonnell
Gloucester
Tommy Robinson
Tommy Beachmont
A. Reed
Peabody
Billy Taylor
Lowell
Billy Smith
Spiker Carpenter
Stoneham
Joe Reed
Jim Bulger
P. BH
Dan Prindle
John Brazed
Dave Hayes
Dick O. Corbett
Ipswich
Ed Dawson
New Haven
Conn
J. J. Hanning
Dick O’brien
Jack Green Gardner Wellian
Howie Hodgkins
Dixon
John P. Shannon
Saxonville
J. Foley
Chelsea
Stone
Tom Lynch
Roxbury
Peter Corrigan
Jamaica Plain
Sporting Editor
the Post
The Rowing Clubs Prepare for Labor Day Regatta
The Charles River was busy with crews from various clubs as rowing gains momentum for Labor Day. Riversides boast a reorganized senior four with Whitehead Ma honey McPhee Bergin, challenging Wachusett. Noted rowers include William Caffrey preparing in Lawrence and Newton Atherton training daily in Hartford for the senior singles.
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Charles River
William Caffrey
The
Riversides
Lawrence
Newton Atherton
Hartford
Whitehead
Columbias
Mahoney
McPhee
Bergin
Wachusett
Worcester
Charles
Rumor
Hackett
Toronto
Dressed Ship Prepares Drexel Cup Run at Marblehead
At Cottage City on August 4 the New York Club yachts lay at anchor awaiting the Drexel Cup races off Brenton's Reef. The Defenders Vigilant Volunteer and Jubilee drew attention while Newport-bound plans for a windward beat and harbor illuminations marked a festive cruise end.
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Cottage City
New York Club
Vineyard Haven
East Chop
Defender
Jubilee
Newport
Brenton’s Reef
Valiant
William K. Vanderbilt
Bar Harbor
Alcaea
Yachting Day Opens With Light Breeze Toward Nahant
Very light winds hindered early racing as a large harbor fleet of steam and sail yachts, including Ibis Lila Belle Knott V. Martin Algonquin Foam Undine and many others, prepared to sail from Marblehead to Nahant. By noon a light easterly breeze allowed some movement, with Corinthian Yacht Club midsummer races ahead August 14 to 16.
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Mr. Lawrence
Hameline
Steve Perkins
Mr. Watson
Gordon Dexter
Mr. Thayer
Thayer
James Bowden
Mr. Percival
Sally
Beverly
Sunshine
Gladys
Elf
Crystal
Cricket
Fancy
Marena
Delphine
Mosca
Lasca
Brynhilde
Nahant
Point Neck
Algonquin
Harriett
Tom Moore
Corinthian Yacht Club
Ianthe
Foam
Ada
Grampus
Pastime
Winsome
Brenda
Hiawatha
Magnolia
Gleam
Tomahawk
the Brynhilde
Reaper
Astor Prizes for New York Trial Races for America Cup
Two silver cups valued at 2000 will be contested at the trial races by the big yachts to decide who defends the America s Cup against Britain. Offered by John Jacob Astor these cups feature Victory figures and Neptune heads with ornate basins and classic styling. Each cup stands two feet high atop ebony bases with intricate marine motifs and will bear the winner s name and details in one panel.
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New York
John Jacob Astor
Neptune
Thomas H. Haskell Dead In Malden Residence
Thomas H. Haskell former Charles Town resident and longtime Massachusetts State Prison chief clerk collapsed and died likely of heart failure while entering his home at 106 Washington street Malden Aug 4 He was a G A R member and is survived by a wife and daughter
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Malden
Thomas H. Haskell
Charlestown
Washington Street
Massachusetts State
Daugh
Cyclists fill shore resorts as season peaks on the North Shore
Yesterday's ideal cycling day drew crowds to Crescent Beach Salem Willows and Nahant with riders entering the water in bathing suits. The Pequots cancel a race and plan a re run August 17 at 3 pm with a closed entry list. The club's constitution meeting is set for tonight at 8. Professionals debate discipline and league rules while English, French, and other champions are eyed for August as prize money swells.
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Mercury
Maxim
Crescent Beach
Salem Willows
Nahant
North Shore
South Shore
Pequots
Mansfield
League of American Wheelmen
Sanger
League
England
France
Italy
Belgium
Germany
Trenton
Asbury Park
New Jersey
New Orleans Picayune
United States
International chess Hastings tournament opens with world contenders
The Hastings and St Leonard clubs announce an international event starting today in Hastings England. Masters from the United States Canada Russia Germany Austria Italy England and France join the field led by Steinitz Pillsbury and Lasker. Pillsbury is highlighted as a Bostonian in spirit though Brooklyn based.
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Hastings
England
Hastings Chess Club
St. Leonard’s Chess Club
United States
Canada
Russia
Germany
Austria
Italy
France
Chess Board
Steinitz
Albin
Pillsbury
Pollock
Tschigorin
Schiffers
Tarrasch
Wolbrodt
Mieses
Bardeleben
Marco
Schlecter
Wiagari
Lasker
Bird
Blackburne
Burn
Gunsberg
Mason
Teichmann
Tinsley
Janowski
Labor Day Parade Order Issued by Boston Chief Marshal
Chief Marshal John F. O'Sullivan appoints Andrew C. Hughes and Colin Mc to aide de camp for the Labor Day parade. Headquarters at Room 5 45 Eliot Street. Union-label requirements apply to all printed matter and parade participants.
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O'Sullivan
Labor Organizations
Boston
Vicinty
Ihereby
Andrew C. Hughes
Coopers’ Sete
Colin Mc
Granite Cutters’ Union
Aide de Camp
Eliot Street
Musicians
Waiters’ Alliance
Cigarmakers
John F. O’sullivan
Iron Men Advance in Sharon Furnace Wage Boost
The Stewart Iron Company in Sharon Pennsylvania announced advances of 10 15 and 2 percent for about 200 workers today following a demand by the Blast Furnace men's Union of Sharon Sharpville and Middlesex. The victory is seen as a win for the Federation of Labor and could prompt similar raises from other Mahoning and Shenango Valley furnace bosses.
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Sharon
Penn
Stewart Iron Company
Sharpville
Middlesex
Federation of Labor
Mahoning
Shenango Valley
Peabody Drinking Fountain Sparks Town Debate
In Peabody at Peabody and English streets a new drinking fountain has stirred controversy. Some see it as helpful, others accuse the saloon keeper owner of using favor to place the device. The water board offered water free if a fountain was erected, cups promised, but critics doubt motives and fear lager imagery. Residents recall a prior petition for a fountain elsewhere being refused.
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Peabody and
English Streets
Peabody
Water Board
Peabodyites
Swampscott Stores Open Sparks Sunday Debate
Swampscott officials deny ordering closings on Sunday while residents debate enforcing Sabbath laws. Chief Harris says no police action to close stores. selectmen need more time to study the issue as resolutions from a town hall meeting call for enforcement to protect morals. A resident praises non blinds and expresses Roosevelt sentiment concerns.
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Harris
Swampscott
Catholic clergy and soldiers praised in Catholic unity address
A long speech extols Irish Catholic bravery in wars from the Revolution to the Civil War, highlights Catholic church wealth and enrollment in Massachusetts, urges harmony between Catholics and Protestants, cites census data on property and communicants, and honors Senator Hoar and local religious figures. Congressman Fitzgerald receives ovation and a concluding reception follows with multiple attendees and local officials.
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Republic
Carroll
Barry
Moylan
Lafayette
de Grasse
Rochambeau
Pulaski
Kosciusko
Washington
Jefferson
Franklin
Adams
Henry
Hancock
Ireland
America
David Dunbar
John Sullivan
New Hampshire
Thomas Dongan
George Clinton
New York
James Sullivan
Massachusetts
Shields
United States
Hughes
Lincoln
Paris
Phil Sheridan
Union
Booneville
Cedar Creek
Winchester
Rosecrans
Corinth
Iuka
Murfreesboro
Meagher
Fredericksburg
Meade
Gettysburg
Cass
Guiney
Hanley
Sisters of Mercy
Europe
Hoar
Clark
Lawrence
Wiliams
Ayer
United Religions Association
Christ
God
Congressman Fitzgerald
St. Cecelia Society
Councillor Sullivan
George I
P. J. Kennedy
Edward J. Meany
Delehanty
McClellan
Status of the fund aids widow of slain John Wills
The fund drive for John Wills widow in East Boston continues to gather support. A Crescent Beach event raised a large sum for the cause, with further contributions listed from several donors and local groups including the Noddle Island Assembly and A. O. H. Boston. The Post plans to coordinate receipts and ensure funds reach the destitute widow.
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John W. Wills
Boston
Crescent Beach
Edaton
Ramee & Fund
John W. Wits
Burke
South Braintree
Richard Vormnoch
John Hurley
Devovved Eccceneceses
Michael
Lawless
Pedises
Noddle Island Assembly
K. of L
Gahm’s Hotel Cratiobiowr
Thomas McGowan
O’leary
Desperadoes Captured in Attleboro Assault Case
Two desperadoes, Joseph and William O'Brien, living near Barrowsville over the Norton line, were lodged in Attleboro lockup charged with felonious assault on James Foster and his wife. They had struck Foster on June 30 and again July 27 while Foster was away. After a lengthy manhunt, Joseph was seized by Officers Brown Nerney and Staunton, and William was later found at Lizzie Cooms's house, a reputed madam.
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Attleboro
Barrowsville
Norton Line
Joseph
William O’brien
James Foster
Norton
Foster
Joseph O’brien
Illiam O’brien
O’briens
William
Ohio
Brown
Nerney
Staunton
O’brien
Lizzie Cooms
Funeral of William Corwin Dated Notice in Dorchester
The funeral for William Corwin, a prominent G A R man, was held from his Dorchester home at 11 Charles street. Delegates from Temple Lodge, S O O F, Pilgrim Fathers, United Workmen, Letter Carriers Association, and Posts G A R attended. Rev Perley Davis officiated. pallbearers included Henry Bowditch, Isaac Gragg, Francis Drove, Walter Rose, and others. The body was escorted to Forest Hills Cemetery by Post 26 G A R and a Letter Carriers delegation.
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William Corwin
G.A. R
Charles Street
Dorchester
Temple Lodge
Pilgrim Fathers
United Workmen
Letter Carriers’ Association and Posts
Perley Davis
Grace Unitarian Church
Henry H. Bowditch
Isaac P. Gragg
Francis Drove
Walter Rose
Post
M. W. H. Dillon
J. W. Bird
Letter Carriers’ Association
Ina Shallenbach
Alvin I. Phillips
H. B. Clemmins
A. C. Sims
Forest Hills Cemetery
President's visitors during yacht cruise at Buzzard's Bay
The Oneida steam yacht arrived with the New York Yacht Club on a summer cruise. E C Benedict and family and consul C B Davis visited the president. Joseph Jefferson and Miss Jefferson left for a Week's visit to the White Mountains as the veteran actor recovers from a severe cold.
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Buzzard’s Bay
E.C. Benedict
United States
Florence
C. B. Davis
Marion
Oneida
New York Yacht Club
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
White Mountains
Marblehead park decision stirs citizens over merry-go-round
Marblehead, Aug. 4. Residents express strong indignation at the park commissioners letting Crocker Park be used by a merry-go-round for three weeks. The park sits on a high bluff with harbor views and is hoped to seek removal of the nuisance through a petition to the commissioners and Selectmen.
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Marblehead
Park Commissioners
Crocker Park
Beecham's Pills Constipation Tips and Promotion
Beechams pills claim 16 percent and 25 percent figures for constipation relief and urge readers to obtain the book from their druggist and follow its guidance.
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Beecham
Old Sport Defends Womanhood in Letter to Daily Reader
A spirited exchange unfolds as Old Sport defends women and questions Daily Reader’s narrow view. He condemns labeling women as unclean, argues women are advancing in moral and intellectual stature, and criticizes those who misinterpret sporting conduct as harassment.
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Daily Reader
Little Acorns
Oaks Stow
Maria Parkeri
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