Playing Well and League Vitals Amid Fresh Contests
Umpire Burnham is urged to improve decisions after last week turmoil. The Bostons rise with solid play toward first, while Baltimore and Pittsburg continue winning. Cleveland holds top spot as others falter. Wall River nears New England title, New Bedford bids for second, and Brockton Pawtucket Lewiston and Bangor chase third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnham
Bostons
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Wall River
New Bedford
Brockton
Pawtucket
Lewiston
Bangor
Chicago Beats Louisville in Sharp Fielding Tilt
Chicago edged Louisville 10 to 6 in a tough game as Cunningham sparkled for the visitors and Griffith shut down many hits. Attendance reached 12,000 with Chicago collecting four hits to Louisville’s six and committing one error to Louisville’s three. Batteries: Griffith Donohue for Chicago and Cunningham Warner for Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Louisville
Cunningham
Griffith
Fettle
Escesseees
Donohue
Warner
Slugfest Ends In Tie As Storm Halts Cincinnati St Louis Tilt
Cincinnati and St Louis battled in a high scoring first half when a storm halted play in the seventh inning with the score tied. Attendance was 3000. Final line shows Cincinnati 4, St Louis 4 with 8 hits to 10. Errors stood at 2 for Cincinnati and 3 for St Louis. Batteries were Dwyer Parrott Vaughn for Cincinnati and Kissinger Ehret Otten for St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
T. Louis
St. Louis
Dwyer
Parrott
Vaughn
Kissinger
Ehret
Otten
Providence Defeats Syracuse in Easy Eastern League Win
Providence beat Syracuse at Crescent Park with Kilroy ineffective against the home batsmen. Hodson shut down the visitors as Providence built runs in bursts, aided by walks and timely hits. A rattling good fielding game on both sides drew 3500 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Syracuse
Crescent Park
Kilroy
Hodson
Rochester and Scranton Split Twin Bill in Darkened Game
In Rochester New York on August 11 Rochester and Scranton played two games. First game Harper pitched well for Rochester supported by Berger and Miller held Scranton to four hits as Rochester won 9 to 6 with 10 hits to Scranton four. Second game ended after six innings due to darkness with Scranton taking a 10 to 7 defeat as Rochester produced eight hits to Scranton fifteen and both teams erring three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Rochesters
Scranton
Harper
Miller
Berger
Schriver
Johnson
Little Fellow
Branton
Keenan Johnson
Smith
Keenan
Amateur Ball Tossers Seek Labor Day Games in Boston area
Local amateur teams announce Labor Day purses and open dates. The Hilltops and Charlestowns seek a Labor Day match financed by subscribers. Emmets of South Boston want out‑of‑town competition for Aug 17 with half expenses. Centrals of Boston list August and Labor Day openings. Echoes of Roxbury seek Labor Day morning game. Paifes, led by Coleman Martin of 219 Athens Street, boast best for their age and seek a challenge. J H G Cigar Company seeks cigar firm competition in Lynn or Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilltops
Charlestowns
M. J. Mitchell
Bunker Hill Street
Emmets
South Boston
Bernard J. Norton
E. J. Powers
Washington Street
Boston
Centrals of
J. J. Cosgrove
John Cashmen
Roxbury
Louis Roberts
Central Street
Coleman Martin
Athens Street
Stveuth
The
Paifies
W. F. Sweeney
J. H. G. Cigar Company
Lynn
Baseball club bond offers and open dates in Greater Boston area
Local leagues post notices seeking games with guarantees and open Saturdays. Listings include St John Lyceum of West Lynn Roxbury Charlestown with age 13 to 15 targeted clubs. Garryowens to play winner of E S B s Everetts for 25 a side. London Reds East Boston seeking 14 1 2 or 15 year olds. Leaders East Cambridge seeking August September fixtures. Chamber of Commerce ball club seeking out of town play with guaranteed pay. Shawmuts Somerville courting 16 17 year olds. Amesburys schedule nearly full. Roughans Charlestown seeking 12 year olds. Emmets Roxbury seeking 14 year olds. Unions East Cambridge seeking 12 or 18 year olds. open dates and addresses listed for responses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Avenue
West Lynn
Mass
St. John Lyceum
J. L. Dooly
Lyceum
Roxbury
Eagles of
Charlestown
A. Murphy
Wallace
Harry Storen
Corner Cottage
Everett Streets
East Boston
London Reds
Emmets
Young Americas
Dineen
Gilmore
Fred W. Gilmore
Wesley Street
East Cambridge
F. C. Reardon
Tremont Row
Boston
Chamber of Commerce Ball Club
Henry Jennings
Chambers of Commerce Building
Shawmuts
Somerville
Burtons
Medfords
Chelsea
Franklins
Maldens
Malden
R. H H. Pratt
Hawkins Street
Portland Reds
John Early
Broadway
Cambridgeport
Amesburys
Thomas Hanley
Amesbury
Roughans
Somersets
J. Sullivan
Hudson Street
George Holden
Church Place
Will Newman
Mullenscourt
Eastern doubles championship opens at Narragansett Pier
The Eastern doubles championship tourney under the United States National Lawn Tennis Association starts tomorrow morning at Narragansett Pier R I. Eleven teams enter representing strong East units with Co B and S R Neel to meet the eventual winners later in the week for a shot at national honors with Hovey and Hobart. An invitation singles tourney may follow Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narragansett Pier
R. I
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
Co. B
S. R. Neel
Hovey
Hobart
Edward Gray
H. B. Kane
Greenville Kane
J. T. Whittelsey
O. S. Campbell
United States Lawn Tennis Association
D. L. Magruder
B. L. C. Griffith
Whit taker Sets New 80 Yard Swimming Record
George Whit taker of the Milwaukee Rowing Club set a world best in eighty yards with a 50 second swim. He beat the prior record of J. H. Haggerty set at Lambeth Baths London on May 6, 1887 by one second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
George Whittaker
Milwaukee Rowing Club
J. H. Haggerty
Lambeth Baths
London
Eng
Raids by Bicycle Police Spur Liquor Busts in Malden
In Malden on August 11 Chief Burleigh sent officers on bikes to raid liquor haunts. Bicycle patrols outrun watchers at the station, preventing advance alert. Officers Killion Bushnell and Shaughnessy raided P Sullivan premises and seized one case of beer and several empty cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Burleigh
Killion, Bushnell and
Shaughnessy
P. Sullivan
The Journalist lecture by Reverend Mayo at Union Hall
Reverend A. D. Mayo delivered the second Sunday evening lecture at Union Hall Y M C A Union on The Journalist. He praised modern journalism as a force that records the world up to press time, tracing its evolution from 1860 to today and highlighting the citizen’s privilege of reading up to date history each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Mayo
Train finds injured man near Revere Chelsea line
Sunday around 12 30 a.m. Conductor John Brown found George H. Taber, 24, lying beside the outbound track between Revere and Chelsea near Forbes Lithograph Works. He was taken to Chelsea depot then Frost Hospital with a dislocated shoulder and a seven inch scalp wound. Taber could not recall how he was hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Boston & Maine Railroad
Revere
Chelsea
Forbes Lithograph Works
John Brown
Frost Hospital
Chipman
George H. Taber
Walnut Street
Powers Institute Reunion At Powers Institute Aug. 21
The sixth triennial reunion of Powers Institute teachers and pupils will occur in Bernardston on August 21. Dinner at noon in Sylvan Grove pavilion, with toasts and addresses by alumni and former staff, an evening Town Hall reception, and portraits presented to the association. Distinguished guests include Attorney General Knowlton and others from New Orleans and local academics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowlton
E. 8. Stoddard
New Orleans
Lucien Hunt
E. L. Underwood
Seba Holton
R. P. Williams
Lively Sailing as Marblehead Hosts Weekend Yacht Race
Marblehead on Aug 11 opened with calm conditions but soon saw a southeaster bring zest to the harbor. Steam yacht Pilgrim led the fleet, followed by Casella and Frolic as other schooners and catboats joined a busy six mile course with many vessels including Windward, Grampus, Nebula, Hiawatha, and Imperia, culminating in a lively day of yachting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Mata
Windward
Ianthe
Grampus
Pilgrim
Casella
Mr. Brooks
Gladys
Fowle
Mildred
Nash
Loud
Eaton
Reaper
Benson Boys
Cape
Harriett
Beverly
Nebula
Mr. Jones
Hiawatha
Commodore Goodwin
Burgess Yacht Club
Newport
Brenda
Frank
John Goodwin
Percival
Sally
Maia
Nina
Pinta
Betsey
Corinthian
Peabody
Imperia
Alice
Lila Belle
Gus Perkins
Flying Cloud
Boston
Clythe
Tomahawk
Fancy
Elf
Brynhilde
Cricket Marena
Delphine
Sea Lark
Ada Casella
Trophy
Gertie
Crystal
Leona
Magnolia
Roorlie
Corinthian Yacht Club Opens Mid Summer Regatta Schedule
Marblehead Aug 11 The Corinthian Yacht Club calendar lists mid summer races for Aug 14 15 16 for %-footers 21-footers and knockabouts with prizes including a sterling cup in A B C and for series plus cash awards The Nash championship cup rewards the knockabout with best overall time across races Open regatta follows on Aug 17 with multiple classes and prizes entries due Aug 16 Yachts timed from gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Corinthian Yacht Club
Jed BO
Regatta Committee
Marblehead Neck
Herreshoff
R. W. Mansfield
A. G
W Whitcomb
Wood
Boston group arrives by steam yacht in Boothbay Harbor
H W Savage and party from Boston reached Boothbay Harbor on a steam yacht en route from Blue Hill. The Bohemian departed for Mount Desert. A large white schooner rigged steam yacht came from the east last night and anchored offshore near Mouse Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boothbay Harbor
H. W. Savage
Boston
Blue Hill
Mount Desert
Oarsmen Exit to Face Riverside and Bradford Rivals
Senior eight crews prepare for West Ends action with Oarsmen out of contention. Riverside, Bradford, and Wachusetts vie for positions as training tightens and crews refine rhythm and pace ahead of crucial races.
Old Irish tailor's violin links Raleigh and Spenser in Boston regatta tale
In Boston on Labor Day preparations unfold as rowing clubs vie for top crews. The Riverside, Bradford, West End, and other clubs name eight crews and singles, aiming to beat the rival Wachusett team. The tale also threads a Walter Raleigh��Spenser relic arc through an elderly Twelfth Street tailor, Montaine, who lives near his family’s fading generations and awaits a committee from Raleigh Historial Society about a violin once Raleigh��Spenser’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Twelfth Street
Sir Walter Raleigh
Edmund Spenser
Montaine
Youghall
County Waterford
Ireland
Earl of Shannon
Castlemartyr
Raleigh
Sir Walter
Spenser
Mr. Montaine
Rubens
England
Historical Society of the
City of
The
Charles
City Point
Bradfords
Riversides
Ludlow Berkley
Ed Hayes
Joe Hobbs
William Parrock
Joe Bergin
Mike Sullivan
Dug McPhee
Joe Whitehead
James O’brien
Boston
Wachusetts
Ned Hayes
Riverside
West End
Humphrey Sullivan
Joe Brenick
Joe Hackett
Hughey Finnegan
Fred Haynes
Bradford
Daniel Brennan
Dan Donovan
James Cleary
P. McAuliffe
James Nagel
B. F. Fallon
John Delaney
John Briginolla
Charles Sweeney
F. Fleming
Tom McGuire
Val McGuire
John Grainey
P. A. Berkley
James McGuire
McAllen
Joe McGuire
Dennis Deneen
Peterson
Tim Deneen
Cosgrove
Brogan
Bergin
Tim Grainey
Cox Wain
F. A. Kennedy
E. McAllen
J. Peterson
J. J. Brogan
Joe Skelton
West Ends
West Lynns
Mike Early
James Smith
Shawmuts
City Point Rowing Association
Columbians
Millstreams
Neponset Club
Boston Yachts Reach Bar Harbor for Summer Cruise
Bar Harbor Mo Aug 11 The yacht Primrose from Boston with owner James H Stark and Colonel Henry Wilson Co F Fitz and C W Barclay aboard arrived today along with the Mayflower Anita from Philadelphia and Stella from Boston for the summer season in Maine harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bar Harbor
Primrose
Boston
James H. Stark
Henry Wilson
F. Fitz
C. W. Barclay
Anita
Philadelphia
Stella
Valkyrie spars arrive in New York from Glasgow
The Valkyrie III racing spars reached New York aboard the Furnessia this afternoon after a voyage from Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valkyrie
New York
Furnessia
Glasgow
Nahant Dory Cup Races See Close, Exciting Competition
Nahant, Aug il In Nahant dory cup races this afternoon a good wind produced close exciting racing. The Goat won in 2 07 17 Judge Grant 2 20 17 Sears 2 28 Bradley time not taken
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahant
Aug. Il
Goat
Judge Grant
Sears
Bradley
Catholics Attacked at Free Grove Meeting
A large Wakefield gathering at Greenwood Grove faced disruption when Rev W H Lanning attacked Catholics. Grove owner T W H Fell ordered a halt to prevent sectarian strife and later limited future A P A meetings, while Lanning claimed Catholic influence provoked unrest and cited the East Boston riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakefield Grove
Mr. Lannin
Wakefield
Greenwood Grove
T. W. H. Fell
W. H. Lanning
Somerville
Fell
Grove
Lannin
Boston
Ferdinand to Arrive in Sofia After Carlsbad Stay
Government invites Sofia residents to give Prince Ferdinand a hearty reception on arrival tomorrow after his stay at Carlsbad. The announcement came from Sofia with emphasis on loyal welcome to the ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Ferdinand
Carlsbad
Dorchester Youth Drowns Bathing at Cow Pasture
Harry Hazen aged 18 employed at the American House drowned while bathing near the pumping station at Cow Pasture Dorchester at 5 pm yesterday. Harbor police notified and the body not recovered last night. search to be resumed today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hazen
Cow Pasture
Dorchester
Japanese Woman Arrested in Jefferson Market Court
Teinosuke Harade, a Japanese man living on Greene Street, filed against a woman claiming to be his wife. She, also Japanese and 25, gave only Brooklyn as an address and asserts a marriage in Japan. She refused to promise not to bother him, and was jailed in default of 100 bail after a stormy interview at Harade’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Teinosuke Harade
Greene Street
Jefferson Market
Brooklyn
Japan
Harade
John Fpleming
Riverside Club
West Newton Street Armory
George Dixon
John T. Griffin
Johnny Briggs
Waltham
Mike Doherty
Boston
Joe Walcott
Dick O’brien
Jimmy Kaveney
Mike Seais
Joe Choynski
George Godfrey
Frank Garrard
Chicago
Eddie Connolly
St. John
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
Philadelphia
Pobluwne Wal
Fitzsimmons
Professon
Rob Roy
Heat takes toll on West Virginia militia review
In Parkersburg on August 11 Governor Mc Corkle observed the militia review as temperatures peaked at 108 degrees. The First Regiment reported 28 prostrations and the Second 8, with all serious cases sent to hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
McCorkle
Attempted suicide in Fall River man hospitalized
Timothy Harrington aged 60 of Connors block Wade Street Fall River attempted suicide at 4 AM by cutting his throat with a knife. He is at the hospital and may recover. Cause prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Timothy Harrington
Connor’s Block
Wade Street
Man jumps from moving car injuring head and spine
At 9 45 p m Michael Brennan 26 employed and residing at the Somerset Club tried to jump from a moving electric car in front of 809 Washington Street. He fell sustaining a severe scalp wound and probable spinal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Brennan
Somerset Club
Washington Street
Overhead Line Break Ends in Alarm on Chelsea Bridge
An overhead electric feed wire of the Lynn and Boston street railway broke on Chelsea bridge at 9 14 last night. An excited citizen pulled in an alarm from Box 428 which proved needless. No fire resulted from the break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn & Boston Street Railway
Chelsea, Bridge
Girl, 6, Injured in Stair Fall at Roxbury Home
About 8 o clock last evening Mrs Ann Collins aged six fell down stairs at No 2 Farnham place Roxbury suffering a dislocation of her right shoulder She was taken to City Hospital by police ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Collins
Farnham Place
Roxbury
Fragmentary romance line from undated text
A brief, incomplete romance fragment shows a woman asking for eternal love and a man’s reply. The passage ends abruptly with missing words and unclear context.
Novel and startling fireworks mishap at Lake Quinsigamond meet
After a lantern boat parade at Lake Quinsigamond the Quad Club and L A W division faced a dramatic fireworks mishap when a bombshell ignited a nearby box. Sparks, a burst of explosions, and mounting panic sent boats scrambling. Elliot escaped aboard the dock and received postevent care. others, including Jack Seward, witnessed the chaotic spectacle amid a busy Worcester gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Abbott Bassett
Sterling Elliot
Division
El-iott
Quad Club
Jack Seward
Lake Quinsigamond
Boston
Charles S. Howard
Ida Hatstat
Dorchester
Kitty Knox
Westboro
Harrington
Messrs
Estey
Hoyt, Harris and Lindsay
Nelse Innes
Frank Wolfe
Leutenant
South Framingham
Wellesley Hills
Fens
Clover Club
J. M. Souza
Hym
Maine
Isaac B. Potter
New York
Russell
Potter
Brooklyn Bicycle Club
Raymond
Racing Board
Brooklyn
Clarence M. Shadbolt
New York Wheel
Massachusetts
Wheeling
Syracuse
Toledo
Louisville
Gypsy Sunk After Collision With Mineola at Long Bay
The steam yacht Gypsy from Meredith was rammed and sunk by the steamer Mineola in Long Bay near Weirs New Hampshire. Seven passengers and the Gypsy crew were rescued and taken to Lakeport. Inspector B F Drake will order an inquiry into the incident and possible light violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. H
Gypsy
Meredith
Mineola
Long Bay
Lakeport
B. F. Drake
Boxing and boxing match talk in Boston era concerns
Letter writers debate the Corbett-Fitzsimmons contest, noting Boston laws make the fight impossible here, praising real ring competition, critiquing tickets, and detailing local boxing schedules and related figures across multiple clubs.
Delia Thibodeau Dies by Hanging in Springfield Home
Delia Thibodeau, wife of Dominique Thibodeau, died by her own action this afternoon at her Quincy Street home. Officials report she hung herself using a clothes line attached to the stair rail, the result of disability from ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Delia
Dominique Thibodeau
Quincy Street
Bicycle accident leaves 4 year old with skull fracture
In Providence on August 11 Albem Jacobini a four year old Italian boy was struck by a bicycle on Charles Street. The rider Michael Stortl was involved and the child sustained a skull fracture. The incident highlights street safety concerns in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
R. I
Albem Jacobini
Charles Street
Michael Stortlbove
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yost
Centeteeeraree
Gleveland Aeeereneee
Pittsburg Weereee
Pawtucket Tee
Aps B
PO. A
Bassett
Knight
Rogers
Cooney
Me Tee Stricker
Eeererreree
Murray
Cseeses McAuley
Dewecceesverene
Daina
Welch
Fiberreeresseees
Power
Ises
Simion
Ereeseeces & Minnehan
Ceeeveeee
Sweeney
R.f
MOBS
Hess
Reneeeesee Jrawoy
Moss
Lyons
Stricker
Eagan
Hudson
McAuley
Minnehan
Powers Institute Reunion
Boothbay
A— Tereo UN Tac US
Patontorice Joly Stents Inepts
Miro Karera
American Tobacco Company
U.B.A
Ette
Sue Zapata
Riversides and
Island
Boston Yachts
West Virginia
Chelsea Bridge
Butcher
California
Europe
Hicicld
N. E
Samuel B. Capen
Commonwealth
Mr. Capen
United States
Gboxing
Young Ritty
Joe Sylvester
Ritty
Dodo Connolly
Young Coyne
W. K
Choynski-Godfrey
Harry Phillips
Pominick McCaffrey
Dan Canary
Sylvie Gookin
Ea Perry
Boston Herald
Mr Bonsall
New York Sun
Arthur Brisbarte
New York World
Tom Evans
John Sullivan
National Sporting Club of London
Cp Vite Nea Pit
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!