Americans Dominate Opening Singles In Davis Cup Cue
New York Aug 6 The Dwight F Davis international lawn tennis challenge cup looks set to stay in the United States after Malcolm D Whitman and William M Larned defeated Dr Joshua Pim and R F Doherty in straight sets on the Crescent Athletic Club courts. Whitman beat Pim 6 1 6 1 and Larned beat Doherty 6 2 6 3 with a late decision to resume the third set tomorrow morning.
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New York
Dwight F. Davis
Whitman
Dr. Pim
Larned
R. F. Doherty
Gonl
Roosevelt
Fred S. Mansfield
Boston
Whitman-Dr. Pim
R. B. Wren
Doherty
Pim
Richard Stevens
Nationals Take a Day Off Postponed Game
The St Louis Boston game at the National League grounds was postponed due to wet fields. Both teams paused play yesterday because of the weather and soggy surface.
Rain Wipes Out Ends of Baseball Games Across Cities
National notes show rain halting multiple games in major leagues. End of fifth called in Boston to St Louis match and end of fourth ruled for Philadelphia Chicago tilt as rain interrupted play across at least three venues including New York and Brooklyn Cincinnati.
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R. H. BE
Boston
ST. Louis
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
Brooklyn-Cincinnati
Major League Baseball Pairings at Nationals Park
Cincinnati faces Boston. Chicago plays New York. Pittsburgh meets Philadelphia. St. Louis visits Brooklyn in a set of four scheduled games.
Pittsburg Tops New York in Rain shortened game
The final game of the Pittsburg at New York series was halted after five innings due to rain with Pittsburg leading 2 to 0. Jeff Fielder Jones sparked an on field confrontation with umpire Emslie, removing his mask. Jones was suspended for the rest of the season.
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New York
Pittsburg
Jeff Fielder Jones
Emslie
Baseball Scores From Recent City Matchups
At Toronto Toronto, 5 Providence 1. At Buffalo Newark 8 Buffalo 7 in 12 innings. At Rochester First game Rochester 5 Jersey City 4. Second game Rochester 3 Jersey City 0. At Montreal Montreal 4 Worcester 1.
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W. A. Larned
America
R. F. Doherty
Great Britain
W. A. Larmned
Toronto
Bea
Jersey City
Providence
Chester
Montreal
Newark
Buffalo
Rochester
Worcester
Local Racing Notes From Hartford and Norwich Regions
At Hartford Springfield 8 Hartford 3. New London Meriden 4 New London 2. Norwich New Haven 4 Norwich 3. Bridgeport Bridgeport 8 Waterbury 3. On the ocean Greyhound feel seasick relief with Cook s Imperial Extra Dry Champagne pint.
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Hartford
Springfield
New London
Meriden
Norwich
New Haven
Bridgeport
Waterbury
Beaton at St Louis Philadelphia at Cleveland
A listing shows Beaton games at St Louis and Philadelphia keys with Philadelphia at Cleveland, Washington at Chicago, and Baltimore at Detroit. It notes matchups across multiple cities, indicating a scheduled schedule of companion sports or events.
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R. H
Boston
Louis
Ewan
Baltimore
Detroit
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Boston Wins Breath-Taking Ninth Inning At St Louis
In St Louis Boston edged ahead at Sportsman's Park after a tense ninth inning. Three St Louis batters reached base as the rally fizzled when Kahoe was thrown out at home on a wild throw. Umpire Johnstone faced crowd heat as Hemphill and others argued. Powell and Dineen pitched for their teams with ups and downs.
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ST. Louis
Boston
Sportsman's Park
Browns
Heldrick
Hemphill
Freeman
Kahoe
Criger
Collins
Johnstone
Powell
Parent
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Dineen
O. A
Dougherty
Stahl
Tere Lachance
Ferris
R. P. Burkett
Heidrick
Ereresseee
Anderson
Newness
Il Wallace
Ee McCormick
Padden
Eeeeeereseeres
Seevesveue
Burkett
Kett
St.unis
Carruthers
Cleveland Downs Philadelphia 5-4 in Ninth Inning
Smith outpitched Rube Waddell as Cleveland wins in the ninth on Ray and Lajoie singles. Rain kept attendance down at Cleveland to 2 670. Waddell walked 2 and struck out 12 in his Cleveland debut. Cleveland 9 left on base Philadelphia 7.
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Cleveland
Smith
Rube Waddell
Ray
Lajoie
Waddell
Hickman
Gochnauer
Davis
Schreck
Brmls
Hertsell
Bay
Fultz
L. Cross
Hartsell
Doruble
Philadelphia
Po Bay
Hartseil
Bradley
Reybold
Hick’an
Flick
L.cross
McC’ Thy
Murphy
Goch'er
M.cross
Bemis
Chicago Beats Washington 5 2 in Baseball Match
Chicago defeated Washington 5 to 2 as Patterson restricted the visitors after a rough first inning while Lee shut down Washington late. Attendance was 1 760 with Chicago leaving seven men on base to Washington’s five. Jones Daly Delehanty Ryan and Strang had two-base hits.
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Chicago
Patterson
Carrick
Lee
Onarey
Chncnrc
Washington
Jones
Daly
Delehanty
Ryan
Strang
Green
Keister
Sherton
Doyle
Dele'ty
G.davie
Mertes
Coughlin
Sabell
Es P . Daly
Daley
Pattson
Baltimore Handles Detroit In Series Opener
Wiltse pitched well for Baltimore as McFarland swiped third on a steal and scored on two hits. Williams Arndt and Mellor delivered consecutive singles to drive in another run as Baltimore defeated Detroit 2 1 in the Aug 6 game.
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Detroit
Wiltse
Baltimore
McFarland
Williams
Arndt
Mellor
Detroit Rally Fueled by Wiltse Pitch and Wild Throw
Wiltse's wild pitch and another errant toss powered Detroit's late scoring surge. The sequence produced a crucial run that shifted the game in Detroit's favor.
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Wiltse
Detroit
Cincinnati and Joe Kelley at the South End today
Cincinnati and Joe Kelley will start a three day series at the South End grounds led by ex Baltimore player Joe Kelley. Director Billings hinted at a new left fielder for next season but declined to name him. Baseball chatter covers signings trades and upcoming games across Boston and New York.
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Billings
Rooter
Mellor
Whitinsville
Baltimore
New York
McGinnity
Pat’’ McCue
Dorchester
Hickey
William Hickey
Care Colonial Club
J. K
Boston Nationals
Kason
Frank Selee
J. L
Curran
Ferris
Jimmy’’ Collins
Hobe
Haverhill
Hess
Cleveland
Philippines
South End Grounds
Boston
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Joe’ Keiley
Injury sidelines Dwight F. Davis in tennis doubles
The Times reports Dwight F. Davis injured his right foot while bathing at Magnolia Massachusetts last week. The accident delays the international doubles schedule moving the match from Thursday to Friday and may affect American chances. Davis is expected to play Friday with his wound healing and normal vigor.
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New York
the Times
Dwight F. Davis
Magnolia
Masa
Davis
Dedham Wins Second Hitchcock Cup Event at Saratoga
Dedham defeated the Saratoga Polo Club 21 to 1 1 2 in Saratoga New York as Saratoga was given nine goals by handicap. Dedham dominated play with strong team coordination while Saratoga faltered.
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Saratoga
N. Y
O'Connells and Garryowens Agree to Play Match
The O'Connell and Garryowen Gaelic football teams met last night at the Post and agreed to play a match within three weeks. The two managers will meet at the Post Friday evening to arrange details.
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O'Connell
Garryowen
New England Matches Listed for Dover and Others
Dover at Lawrence, Fall River at Haverhill, Manchester at Lowell, Nashua at Concord are scheduled matchups in the region. The card lists four pairings across major towns with no results noted.
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New England
R. H
Fall River
Concord
Lawrence-Nashua
Haverhill-Lowell
Dover-Manchester
Manchester
Eeretene Eeeae
Haverhill
Tees
Dover
Eeene
Lawrence BR Ee
Lawrence
Lowell
Nashua
Concord Defeats Fall River 3 to 1 in Baseball Duel
Fall River falls behind early as Concord takes a 3 to 1 win. Slow defense and fielding by Pulsifer stand out, while Lee allows four hits and Gilroy pitches steadily for Concord in a decisive fifth inning.
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Concord
Pulsifer
Lee
Gilroy
M'laney
Murphy
Ball
Pulstfer
Kelly
Noblitt
Bo'cocek
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Ward
C Kane
McKean
Derwin
Rf Doran
Kilroy
Karns
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Gilro Con'lly
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Wil Stem” -Gilroy
Timoth
Bradley
Dan Patch to Meet Star Pointer for Mile Record Race
New York Trotting Association schedules a mile duel at Brighton Beach on Aug 16 between Dan Patch and Star Pointer. Dan Patch clocked 2 00 3 4 at Columbus, Star Pointer holds 1 59 1 4 at Readville. Purse of 6000 replaces the earlier 3000 for pacer race.
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Dan Patch
Star Pointer
New York
New York Trotting Association
Columbus
Readville
Mass
Brighton Beach
Weather forces cancellation of Charles River Park race meet
The race meet at Charles River Park was called off due to threatening weather. Tickets for Monday night’s meet will admit entry. Major Taylor claims white riders have joined to keep him from winning and may retire. Bobby Walthour plans to race after Labor Day, then go South and Europe. The Metropolitan Wheelmen schedule a midsummer half century to Nantasket next Sunday from the club house. Walthour races in Springfield tonight, then to Revere for Saturday’s race with Harry Bilkes. Diken is expected at the beach track this morning.
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Major Taylor
Bobby Walthour
Europe
Nantasket
Walthour
Springfield
Revere
Harry Bilkes
Diken
Vanderbilt breaks mile record in French road course
W K Vanderbilt Jr. shattered the automobile mile record in a road race from Ablis to St Arnault with a 48 2 58 minute mile and a kilometre in 22 58. His kilometre time trails the record by only two fifths of a second, surpassing prior marks set on Long Island.
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Paris
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Ardennes
Ablis
St. Arnault
Henri Fournier
Long Island Automobile Club
Coney Island Boulevard
Prospect Park
Coney Island
Murphy
Harris backs McGovern to beat Corbett in New London bout
Sam Harris bets $10,000 that Terry McGovern will defeat Young Corbett at New London on August 29. George Considine, an admirer of Corbett, has placed $1,000 on the Westerner and declined further bets, predicting McGovern as heavy favorite.
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New York
Sam Harris
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Young Corbett
New London
Harris
George Considine
Considine
McGovern
Boxing Gossip on Corbett McGovern Bout May Die Out
A Boston sports writer reports mixed signals on the August 29 boxing match in New London. He cites sources claiming mayoral non interference, built arena for 15 000, and widespread opposition. He doubts the fight will occur August 20 and notes turnout trains from Boston.
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New London
Corbett-McGovern
Joe Wendig
New York
W. L. Crowley
Hartford
Armstrong Park
Dart
Miah Murray
Boston
Billy Crowley
Ben
Charlie White
Chelsea Beak Fines Sandy Ferguson For Mutual Assault
Chelsea police court records show Sandy Ferguson and a co defendant were fined 15 cents each after a street fight over a drink and a nickel price dispute. The case drew commentary on policing and public behavior in Chelsea with references to prior boxing talk and local dons.
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Fort Erie
Chelsea
Bobby
Bill Golden
Sandy Ferguson
Beak
Commonwealth
Sandy
England
Malden
Golden
Rough House
Boston
Solomon
Billy Crowley
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theamilton-Briggs
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Carson
R. K. Fox
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B. H. Benton
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