Red Sox Finish Western Trip Behind New Recruit Tuckey
Boston sends Tuckey to a pitching gem performance shutting out St. Louis Cardinal rivals in the final game of the series. The Connecticut league import limited cards to five hits as Browne and Beaumont sparked two score plays. Tuckey’s control and curve baffled Konetchy Reilly and Byrne while McCloskey’s infield defense kept the shutout intact.
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Red Sox Triumph Over Brownies in St Louis
In St Louis on August 11 Boston closes in on second division with a 3 0 win over the Browns. Pitchers Howell and Cicotte duel as Gessler Keithes and Wagner star in defense with key catches and hits propelling the Red Sox to the victory.
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Sullivan
Woegner
Carrigan
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Wallace
Ferris
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Lord
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Thoney
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Boston
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Evans and Hurst
Walsh Wins Another For Chicago Sox
Chicago won 6 to 1 as New York’s patched field fell apart in the sixth inning. Walsh pitched strongly after yesterday’s showing, starring for Chicago in a clear victory.
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Chicago
New York
Philadelphia Beats Cleveland in Doubleheader Opener
Philadelphia won the first game 6 to 1 and Cleveland took the second 6 to 4. Vickers started strong in the second game but faded in the second inning. Plank pitched for Philadelphia as Cleveland captured the nightcap in the eighth inning. Falkenberg and Berger were knocked out in their respective games.
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Murphy
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League leaders stumble across multiple minor leagues
Several league leaders have fallen from pennant contention this season. Teams named include Atlanta in the Southern League Columbus in the American Association Toronto in the Eastern League Rock Island in the Three-I League Fort Wayne in the Central League Aberdeen in the Northwest League Austin in the Texas League and Charleston in the South Atlantic League.
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Atlanta
Columbus
Toronto
Rock Island
Fort Wayne
Aberdeen
Austin
Charleston
Pirates Triumph Over Phillies In Rain Delayed Game
The Pirates defeated the Phillies 5 to 1 in National League action played in Philadelphia. A rain delay suspended play for about half an hour in the latter part. Sparks held Pittsburg to one hit through seven innings before the Pirates surged in the eighth with four hits and a walk to plate four runs. Magee hit a two-base hit. Clarke and Doolin had three-base hits.
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International Davis Cup Qualifier Set for Longwood
The British Lawn Tennis Association accepts the American plan for a preliminary round to decide which nation travels to Australia. English duo M. J. Ritchie and J. O. Harte sail for New York, with an International match at Longwood Cricket Club Boston in mid September. Five matches are scheduled, with the winner advancing to Australia for the challenge round beginning November 26.
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British Lawn Tennis Association
Dwight F. Davis
America
Australia
M. J. Ritchie
J. O. Harte
New York
Longwood Cricket Club
Boston
Mass
Newport
Amateur Games Wanted for 15-Year-Old Teams
Classified lines seek 15-year-old youth teams and semi pro squads. Listings include contact persons William Gott East Boston Walcotts Brookline J Mulhall Brookline J Y Lynne Brookline St Francis and J O Keefe Charlestown with notes on guarantees and home games.
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Brookline
J. Y. Lynne
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J. O'Keefe
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Charlestown
Collins & Fairbanks
Jd. Hickey
Washington Street
Brockton and Lynn Tie After 11 Innings in Hard Fought Contest
Brockton and Lynn battled 11 innings in Brockton with the game halted by darkness at 2 to 2. Pitchers Cutting and Abbott held the hitters, Brockton breaking through in the seventh. Barton and Gardner starred defensively. Runs came from Catterson Mitchell Barton and O Hagan with key hits by O Hagan Ort and Mitchell. The game ended with Brockton 2 Lynn 2 after 2 hours 28 minutes.
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Gardner
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Catterson
Mitchell
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Lawrence Victorious Over Haverhill In Eight Run Win
McLane driven in two runs and Flynn advancing bases to score another as Lawrence defeated Haverhill 8 to 2. Coffin held Haverhill to four hits with perfect support behind him.
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Lowell shuts out Fall River in rain soaked game
Warner was effective at critical stages as Lowell blanked Fall River 1-0. The heavy rain shortened the contest in Lowell with Connor Magee Beard and Warner scoring or contributing as the standout players.
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Kane
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Bowcock
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Norris
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Vowell
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Connolly
Chicago Defeats Giants in Rainsoaked Polo Grounds Opener
The Chicago Cubs beat the New York Giants 4 to 0 in a doubleheader opener at Polo Grounds. Heavy rain flooded the stands and field as Chicago capitalized on early Giants errors, with key plays by Evers Steinfeldt Tinker and Howard. The game ended early when umpires halted play as a downpour intensified.
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Sheckard Chance
Sivers
Eeree Devlin
Barry
Bridwell
Herzog
Tenney
Newark
Pfeister
Whitse
Wiltse
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O'Day
Rigler
Old Timers at Peddoc ks Island Baseball Day
Baseball heroes of the past three decades gather at Peddock's Island for an old timers game. Notables include John Morrill Arthur Cummins Tom McCarthy and Tom Smith with Charley Ganzel and others. A 12:20 boat from Rowe's wharf goes to Pemberton then cross to Peddock's for an 8 PM start with a fish dinner beforehand.
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Peddock’s Island
John Morrill
Arthur Cummins
Tom McCarthy
Tom Smith
Charley Ganzel
Rowe’s Wharf
Pemberton
Peddock's
MacLean to Meet Collins in 20 Mile Race at Revere Track
Elmer Collins of Lynn and Hugh MacLean of Revere agreed after long debate to a special 20 mile race at the Revere cycle track this Saturday night. Each posted a $100 side bet with a $500 purse, split 65 percent to the winner and 35 percent to the loser, following the championship format from last year. The card also features a 10 mile paced Irish American championship between Pat Logan and Dennis Connolly and two amateur events.
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Lynn
Hugh MacLean
Revere
MacLean
Collins
Pat Logan
South Boston
Dennis Connolly
Everett
Big League Teams After Younger Cobb
The Cobb family will have another representative in the big leagues next season as Paul Cobb brother of Ty Cobb plays for Joplin in the Western Association and attracts attention. Several major clubs seek his release with the Joplin club asking 8000 dollars for young Cobb.
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Paul Cobb
Tyrus
Joplin
Western Association
Senators Beat Tigers 3 2 in American League
Freeman delivered two timely hits driving in three runs to back Washington pitcher Freeman. Detroit starter Smith began strong but settled, with Rossman timing Detroit’s offense. Both clubs supported their pitchers with solid defense as the game stayed close.
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Freeman
Washington
Smith
Rossman
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Jones
Shipke
McBride
Donovan
O'Loughlin
New York Club to Host 1908 Amateur Athletic Union Championships
The Amateur Athletic Union track and field championships for senior and junior divisions have been awarded to the New York Athletic Club for September 18 and 19. Entries close with the championship committee chairman in New York on August 29.
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Amateur Athletic Union
New York Athletic Club
New York City
Newport Sunday Players Discharged in Ball Game Arrest
Richard Coffey and Harold Dillon of the Newport nine and John Pender of Brockton were discharged in Newport District Court after arrest for playing ball on Sunday. Judge Franklin ruled warrants defective.
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Richard Coffey
Harold Dillon
Newport Nine
John Pender
Brockton Nine
New England League
Franklin
Bits of Baseball: Doves Depart for Philadelphia with Pitcher Chase
The Doves left on the 8 o clock train for Philadelphia taking a young pitcher named Chase a protegé of Charlie Ganzel. Boukes has been under the weather all summer and was sent home for the balance of the season. The Red Sox head the second division and could stay there with continued pitching from Cicotte Steele and the knuckle ball artist. Sweeney plays a pretty game on third and Bill shows speed on the bases. The open date will draw fans to Peddock's Island for old timers innings this afternoon. Tom Connolly seeks a chance to play but says he is not an old timer.
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