Baseball Scores and Reports Across Cities
In St Louis on August 8 Taylor’s pitching beat the Giants. Umpire Emilie was struck by a foul ball in the sixth and left the game. Attendance 600. Cleveland won and tied. Chicago and Philadelphia each took one victory. St Louis 4 New York 2. The score details follow.
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ST. Louis
New York
Taylor
Giants
Emilie
E. R. H. Cleveland
Washington
Cleveland
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Lomin
Boston
Reoklyn
Louisville
NEW York R. B. Po
van Haltren
C. F
Tiernan
Joyce
Davis
Eorenes Gleason
Emslie
Hunt
Boston at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Chicago
CHICAGO Aug 8 The locals won the first game in the first inning on a bunching of hits and two errors Kilroy was hit hard in the second game Attendance 3000 The score not provided due to fragmentary text
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Chicago
Kilroy
B. Po
B. Everett
Thornton
McCormick
Ertes
R. F
McFarland
Philadelphia
Ryan
Cross
Everett
Philadelphia AB. R. B. PO
Cooley
C. F
Douglass
Delehanty
Flick
Murphy
Ruder
P. Asaenentecens
AB PO
Dahlen
S. S
Shawnee
Eeerareeses Mertes
Connor
Merroos
Pete Evsee
Ablen
M. Murphy
Lajoie
Old Orchard
Prince Alert
Prince Alert G
Crown Prince Tili
Refina
Bowen
Dan
Clark
Caeciar Ager
Barney
Nellie Bruce
Hattie
Bobby Burns
Kittie S
L. M. McDonald
Neva Wilkes
B. m
Brignol Wilkes
Boyce
Menopel
Lilian Chainaix
Ch. m
Zerbrino
Wagner Loses First Game to Cleveland in Eight Inning Fumbles
Wagner lost the opener to Cleveland by two fumbles in the third inning allowing six runs. The second game ended due to darkness after nine innings with the score tied.
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Philadelphia
Wagner
Cleveland
Baseball scoreboard snippets from multiple games
At Ottawa Illinois Springfield 2 to 2? At Buffalo Providence 3 to 0. Toronto Wilkes Barre 5 to 0. Toronto Wilkes Barre 6 to 6 after twelve innings called due to darkness. Syracuse Montreal 6 to 0.
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Ottawa
Otttawa
Springfield
Buffalo
Providence
Toronto
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Montreal
Rain Postpones Cincinnati Boston Ball Game
A large crowd at Music Hall expected the Cincinnati and Boston game but rain caused postponement. A double header is scheduled this afternoon at 3 o clock Boston time with one admission price for both games, 10 16 and 2 cents.
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Music Hall
Cincinnati
Boston
Pioneers and Roxburys Tilt For Charitable Championship
A 3 pm charity game at South End grounds features Pioneers versus Roxburys of ye olden times to aid the Consumptives Home of Dorchester. Noted locals Dan Kearns and Tom Lane organize. old guards and fresh colts mix in novel tennis like outfits and boxing tights. A pregame race between officials adds local spectacle as City Hall teams and civic groups plan to attend.
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South End
Pioneers
Roxburys
Dorchester
Dan Kearns
Tom Lane
East Boston
Pat Kearns
Tom Dowsley
Ed Shaughnessy
Joe DeLodge
Johnny Cloney
John Wogan
Charley Bryant
Old Guard
Jack McDermott
John Dever
M. E. Gaddis
John
City Hall
A. O. H., Knights of Columbus, Kearsarge Veterans, Ancient and Honorables
Battery F Seeks Games With Local Clubs In Winthrop
Battery F Seventh Artillery at Winthrop Mass promotes strong military baseball relations and seeks matches with nearby clubs. The report mentions pitchers like M W Desmond and Chinner Fennessy, past Cochituates stars, and notes Desmond’s Santiago fever death as a pitcher with New Britain. It also references other local and national teams, managers, and upcoming games.
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Seventh Artillery
Winthrop
Karl S. Runa
Mass
M. W. Desmond
Ninth Regiment
Santiago
Cochituates
New Britain
Frank Cox
Detroit
Washington
Lawrence
Pat Pettee
New England
Natick
Cox
Desmond
Chinner
Fennessy
Riversides
Malden
Woburns
Andover
William H. Hill
Jack Taylor
St. Louis
Giants
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Ed Hanlon
Orioles
Cleveland
Boston
Chicago
New York
Angel
Oysterburg
Charley Stahl
South Grounds
Bransfield
Stahl
Fritz Pfeffer
Arthur Whitney
New York Giants
Lowell
Attleboro
North Attleboro
Esai
Joe Upton
Hayes
Fitz
Hallowell
Harvard
Milford
Paul Radford
Cleveland Indians
Tachigorin Wins Seventh Round in Cologne Chess Tourney
In Cologne on Aug 8 Tachigorin defeated Charousek while Stein tz beat Janowski and Berger defeated Gottschall. Schlech ter and Schiffers drew, Hein richsen and Popiel drew, Burn defeated Cohn, and MTschigorin and Charousek adjourned their game. The page also promotes Munyon’s Dyspepsia Pellets with digestive claims.
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Cologne
Tachigorin
Charousek
Steintz
Janowski
Schiffers
Schlechter
Berger
Gottschall
Heinrichsen
Popiel
Burn
Cohn
Mtschigorin
Fritz
Showater
Schallopp
Albin
Boxing Ambition and Stamina Across Corbett and McCoy
The piece analyzes Jim Corbett and Kid McCoy focusing on their willingness and ability to endure punishment. It notes their past fights with Jackson, Sullivan, and Ryan, praising their courage and stamina while contrasting physical tolerance with mental resolve. It also covers upcoming bouts including Otto Sieloff vs Tom Broderick and local New York City card highlights.
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James J. Corbett
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Carson
Jim
McCoy
Kid McCoy
Jackson
Choynski
Sullivan
Ryan
Maspeth
Kilrain
John L
McCoy Plans Intense Lake Saratoga Training Camp
M c Coy declares Lake Saratoga ideal for training ahead of his September bout. He describes daily routines including lake plunges, road work, gym sessions with Payne and O Donnell, sack drills, rope jumping, and a 12 mile run. Partner Jack Daly trains alongside, improving fitness after illness.
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Saratoga Lake
N. Y
Payne
O’donnell
McCoy
Jack
Corbett and Fitzsimmons Edge Toward Street Fight
In Asbury Park New Jersey Jim Corbett and Bob Fitzsimmons show rising tension. Fitzsimmons rides by Corbett mansion with Mrs. Fitz, provoking a sharp reply from Corbett who threatens to defend himself if provoked. Both deny intent of a street brawl but warn of possible confrontation.
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Asbury Park
N. J
Jim Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Corbett
Considine
Mit
Fitzsimmons
Mrs. Fitzsimmons
Orbett
Gans Defeats Ernst in Lightweight Bout at Club
At the Greater New York Athletic Club in Coney Island Joe Gans of Baltimore defeated Billy Ernst of Brooklyn in the eleventh round of a bout billed as two rounds at the lightweight limit. Gans dominated from the start, while Ernst relied on wild and rough tactics including elbow work provoking a warning from the referee.
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Otto Sieloff
Detroit
Timmy Kearns
Lenox A. C
Tom Broderick
Yonkers
Otto
Stleloff
Sieloff
New
Gans
Baltimore
Ernst
Billy
Brooklyn
Jimmy Clare
Long Island City
Crocky
Boyle
Philadelphia
New York
Greater New York Athletic Club
Coney Island
Joe Gans
Billy Ernst
Open regatta at American Yacht Club sails in light breeze
The annual open regatta of the American Yacht Club was raced this afternoon in a light southeast wind at Newburyport. First Class results reported.
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American Yacht Club
Newburyport
Lipton’s Cup Challenge Declared Absolutely Definite
Sir Thomas Lipton confirms an unconditional challenge for the America's Cup, leaving the decision to the New York Yacht Club. He vows a yacht built to unprecedented standards, designed to excel and keeps details private to avoid tipping rivals.
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London
Morning Post
Thomas Lipton
New York Yacht Club
Thomas
Canada
Chicago Yacht Club wins Mackinac race with Venenna
The 332 mile Chicago to Mackinac Island yacht race finished with Venenna of the Chicago Yacht Club taking first place. Siren placed second and Hawthorne third. Time was 62 hours 18 minutes with Siren crossing 38 minutes later.
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Detroit
Chicago
Mackinac Island
Chicago Yacht Club
Venenna
Hawthorne
Hamburg to retire from racing at peak of career
The three year old Hamburg, touted as the best of his generation and among the greatest, will retire after this season. He will move to Bitter Root Farm in Montana to begin stud duties under trainer Liam Lakeland and Marcus Daly's stable after the final races of the year.
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New York
Brighton Beach
Hamburg
Marcus Daly
Liam Lakeland
Bitter Root
Montana
Hambure
Scotch picnic entries seek runners and sailors plans
Athletes must submit names to secretary Robert Urquhart at 42 Top liffe street Dorchester by August 16. Casper Muller the South African wrestler arrives seeking matches with Roeber Jenkins or Lewis. Royal Aster Yacht Club delegates sail August 2% for America cup talks. The August meet opens today at Old Saugus track with pacing and trotting events and strong entries. Dewey Worcester defeats Harvard A A in Fitchburg, stirring bets and rivalries.
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Robert Urquhart
Topliffe Street
Dorchester
Casper Muller
America
Roeber
Jenkins
Lewis
Royal Aster Yacht Club
Saugus
Dewey
Worcester
Harvard A. A
A. C
Fitchburg
Harvard
Lester Warren
Charlie O’connor
Edldie O'Connor
Tom Burke
Warren
O’connor
Schonmaker
Maxey Long
New York A. C
Munyon’s Gene Pellets Claim Cure for Back Pain Kidney Disease
An advertisement asserts Munyon’s gene pellets relieve back pain and treat kidney disease. It mentions a doctor’s tree and positions the remedy as a universal cure.
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Munyon
Maunyon
Boston Caledonian Club Versus Top Athletes Set for Aug 18 Meet
The Boston Caledonian Club invites daily entries for an event at its West Roxbury grove on August 18. Featured sprinters include Johnny Mack and Walter Christie, with world record holders among hammer and 66 pound weight throwers. Dancers, jumpers, and international sensation Robert Baker are among the notable participants planned for the program.
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Boston Caledonian Club
Grove
West Roxbury
Johnny Mack
P'per Donovan
Walter Christie
Eddie Hobbs
J. T. McNeil
William Hamilton
Fish Marsh
Gideon Pierrie
Tom Shields
Ben Stewart
Walter Scott
Mike O’neil
C. J. Currie
John Long
Canada
James Brown
J. McPherson
S. P. McLean
J. D. McCall
W. Johnson
Toronto
W. J. Sorlie
Jennie Sutcliffe
Dot Reid
J. R
Edward Taylor and other riders set marks in bicycle race notes
Edward Taylor posts a mile world record and new intermediate marks in the Elkes Linton matches. Fred J. Titus gears up for an unpaced pursuit in Philadelphia against Zimmerman and Stevens. Reports note tightening steering heads, potential National Cyclists Union action, Luscomb’s visit, and Vienna world championships on a cement track.
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Edward Taylor
J. Latt Betts
England
At. J
Elkes-Linton
Linton
Elkes
Fred J. Titus
Philadelphia
John Zimmerman
B. Stevens
Mach
Titus Mst
Union For Legislaon
Luscomb
Fifth Regiment
New York National Guard
League
Vienna
Europe
L. A. Ww
Bassett
R. H. Warne
Germany
R E. C. Hedges
National Track Association
Massachusetts Athletic Association
National Meet of the League of American Wheelmen Opens in Indianapolis
August 8 Indianapolis hosts the national meet with receptions at the State House and Marion Club and a banquet for newspaper men. Full schedule includes vaudeville at English's Opera House all-night smoker at Park Theatre garden party and concert at German House street car ride bicycle canal trip and fireworks finale at Garfield Park water fete at Broad Ripple Park with expert swimmers and club participation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
League of American Wheelmen
State House
Marion Club
English
Opera House
Park Theatre
Newby Oval
German House
Fairview Park
Garfield Park
Cevera
Broad Ripple Park
Indianapolis Aquatic Club
Ridiculous Cycle Club
Boston Delegation Heads to National Meet Led by Orter
The Massachusetts division is represented by Chief Consul Eliott and Secretary Treasurer A. K. Peck who departed yesterday with National Secretary Abbott Bassett. The Boston ’99 Meet Club delegation is also joining the party led by President F. Howard Orter.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Eliott
A. K. Peck
Abbott Bassett
F. Howard Orter
Magnolia Open Tennis Tourney Promises Laurels and Local Talent
Magnolia Aug 8 The Magnolia Tennis Association opens an open tourney with a coveted trophy for the winner and a third title ownership. Entries include L E Ware idon D F Davis C R Budlong Wlechoe W S Bond and G W Belden. In men's singles preliminary Kendall defeats Rotch 6 2 6 3 Jones defeats Stearns 6 3 6 3. First round results include McKittrick over Whiting 6 2 6 1 Bilakeman over Hooper by default Kendall over Woodbury 6 1 6 1 Whlbeck over McKittrick 9 1 6 2 6 1 Whitbeck over Moore 6 4 6 4 Belden over Huntress by default.
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Magnolia
Magnolia Tennis Association
L. E. Ware Idon
D. F. Davis
C. R. Budlong
Wlechoe
W. S. Bond
G. W. Belden
J. W. Kendall
T. M. Rotch
RB. Whitbeck
C. W. Moore
Belden
H. P. Huntress
Deault
St Josephs T A B Lynn Picnic Plans Expanded
The annual St. Josephs T A B of Lynn will hold a Labor Day picnic at Centennial Grove MaBesex with bigger plans and many new events. The programme includes several match races between notable athletes and a firemen muster held alongside the celebra tion.
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St. Joseph's T. A. B. of
Boston Street Car Workers Push To Limit Hours In New Pact
A secret meeting led to a drafted twenty two article schedule seeking a one year agreement from Nov 1 1898 with the Boston Is Company. Key provisions set ten hour daily work within twelve hours, overtime at 30 cents per hour, meal breaks after long shifts, one day of rest weekly if feasible, and a maximum of two weeks without a day off. General Manager Sergeant expected to respond today.
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Boston
C. S. Sergeant
Amalgamated Association of Street Railroad Employees of America
M. L. Young
Hatch Sentenced to Death in Carroll County Murder Case
A special term of the Supreme Judicial Court in Ossipee scheduled for tomorrow will impose sentence on Dr John Ralph Hatch for the murder of his wife Fannie Hatch by poisoning. Hatch was found guilty in May after a six day trial noted for its lack of sensationalism. The defense had sought a second trial citing numerous rulings exceptions. Evidence included oil of hyoscamus in the victim and Hatch letters to a woman named Tena Wiggin.
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Ossipee
N. H
Supreme Judicial Court
Carroll County
Blodgett
Manchester
John Ralph Hatch
Fannie A. Hatch
Edward R. Angel
Hatch
Tena*Wiggin
Engineers License Law Conference Sets Enforcement Plan
The A F L engineers and firemen met to strengthen the license law. Lawrence Hackett of Boston presided as forty delegates from Boston Lynn Lowell Lawrence Worcester Taunton New Bedford Newburyport Springfield and Haverhill discussed amendments and next steps before the new Legislature. Officers elected included Ward Geland Fall River president and Timothy Tierney Charlestown secretary. The body formed committees and planned a stronger organizing effort.
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A. F. of
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Tommy Ryan
New London
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Broderick
Greenwood A. C
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Billy Smith
Charley Johnson
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Jack Fox
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Mike Mulroy
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Jack Barrett
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Pickaninny
Andy Watson
Broadway A. C
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Spike Haley
Spike Sullivan
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Peter Walker
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Bern- Stein
Dave Sullivan
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M'Coy
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J. R. Hodder
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Curlew
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Perkins
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Walter Thie Babeaseeus
World OF Sport
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