Margot Hal Wins Commerce Stakes at Grand Circuit
DETROIT Aug. 11 Racing at the grand circuit meet opened tamely at the State fair grounds. The Board of Commerce stake for 2:16 pacers produced the only real contest with Margot Hal winning after five heats. Dillon Axworthy won the Matron trotting division, Tillie Lipton the pacing division, and Lord Dewey took the 2:15 trot in straight heats.
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State Fair Grounds
Board of Commerce
Margot Hal
Dillon Axworthy
Matron
Tillie Lipton
Lord Dewey
Axworthy colt dominates Matron trotting heats in strong showing
Dillon Axworthy led in both Matron trotting heats with crisp runs, Serrill delaying Ima Jay before the stretch. Ruby Watts and Peter Johnston battled for second as Axworthy’s rival Del Rey faltered in the first heat. Margot Hal and Holly Brand powered through in the Board of Commerce stake, while Lord Dewey swept three heats in the 45 trot. Tomorrow features Chamber of Commerce stakes and multiple purses.
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Serrill
Ima Jay
Ruby Watts
Peter Johnston
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del Ray
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Childs
Rodman
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Haywood
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Coxx
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Wright
Barbara Overton
Murphy
Peter Jobiston
Oort
Utterback
Ret Druien
B. F
Hussey
Br. F
Earnest
the Acme
Donahue
Hollyrood
Kate
R. F
Blackburn Watts
Tillie Tipton
Ozono
Baughman
Davis
Os Virginia Brooks
B. F. Ree
Southern League scores in Nashville Mobile and Birmingham
In Nashville, Nashville beat Chattanooga 4 to 1. In Mobile, Mobile defeated Montgomery 6 to 1. The Birmingham at Atlanta game was canceled due to rain and Memphis at New Orleans was also rained out.
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Birmingham
Atlanta
Memphis
New Orleans
Connolly Day Planned for Woonsocket Fans in Boston
Woonsocket fans plan a Thursday trip to Boston to honor Joe Connolly with a floral horseshoe silver hat and a loving cup. Governor Pothier Congressman Kennedy Mayor Daighneault will attend and join tributes to the Braves left fielder. James B. Gaffney and Mrs. Gaffney will be present. Mayor Fitzgerald is invited to the game.
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Walpole Street
Boston
Maranville
Springfield
Ball Park
Woonsocket
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Braves
Back Bay
A. J. Pothier
Ambrose J. Kennedy
Alfred Daighneault
James B. Gaffney
Syracuse Stars Defeat Giants 3-2 In Exhibition
In Syracuse New York Johnson pitched superbly guiding Syracuse to a 3 to 2 win over the New York Giants. Wiltse and Tesreau struggled as they allowed runs early and late. The game featured Johnson and Payne for Syracuse and Wiltse Hartley for the Giants with umpires Johnson and Daley.
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N. Y
Johnson
New York Giants
Wiltse
Tesreau
R.H.E. Syvacuse
Second sprint race at Revere tonight
The second of the great French style sprint match races is on the card at the Revere cycle track tonight with heats and a four cornered final. Riders Frank L Kramer Jackie Clarke Alessio Stefani and Frank Cavanagh arrive in top form for a keen contest this year.
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Frank L. Kramer
Jackie Clarke
Alessio Stefani
Frank Cavanagh
Dundee and White Ready for 20 Round Vernon Arena Fight
John ny Dundee of New York and Jack White of Chicago halted training today for a 20 round catchweight bout tomorrow at Vernon Arena in Los Angeles. Ad Wolgast is set to meet the winner on September 9 and will depart soon for a hunting trip to Alaska with Jim Jeffries.
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Cal
Johnny Dundee
New York
Jack White
Chicago
Vernon Arena
Ad Wolgast
Alaska
Jim Jeffries
Billy Glover
Michael
South Boston
Joe White
Mike
Tommy Coleman
Joe Gans
Barney Williams
Young Erne
Buck Crouse
Jack Dillon
Glover
Thomas
McFarland
Mike Gibbons
Frankie Mack
Beachmont
Schauer Loses Last Minor League Game in La Crosse
La Crosse defeated Superior 2 to 0 as Rube Schauer pitched his final Northern league game before joining the New York Giants on August 15. Kramer allowed three hits while seven runs scored off Schauer’s pitching.
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Wis
New York Giants
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Schauer
McGraw
Kramer
Braves Buy Four New Players In Open Club Deal
President Gaffney and Manager Stallings have acted in three weeks to strengthen the squad by adding four new men. The acquisitions include two infielders and two outfielders, noted for speed and sharp hitting along with solid fielding.
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Cubs
Gaffney
Stallings
Braves Sign Texas and Albany Infielders for Braves Roster
The Boston Braves secure two infielders from the Texas league Dagey of Waco and MecCleskey of Albany Ga both to report Sept 6 and joining at season end. Outfielders Wilson and Duncan from Dallas look strong batting 30 and over by the close of the Texas league.
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MecCleskey
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Red Sox
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Cobb
Walsh Gets bonesetter cure claim for pitcher
Detroit August 11. Pitcher Ed Walsh of the Chicago Americans is said to suffer a strained ligament but can be cured by a bonesetter Reese of Youngstown Ohio at Mt Clemens. Reese based his diagnosis on a telegraphic report and Walsh is en route to visit Reese.
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Ed Walsh
Chicago Americans
Reese
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Mt. Clemens
Walsh
Chicago
Sunshine Yacht Grounds on Handkerchief Shoal Coast
The Schooner yacht Sunshine owned by Milton Carlton of the New York Yacht Club ran aground on Handkerchief Shoal while sailing from Vineyard Haven to Provincetown as part of the New York fleet cruise. The vessel was stranded six hours before the revenue cutter Acushnet refloated her on a rising tide and towed her to Provincetown with assistance from Monomoy Point life savers.
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Cynthia Iti
Cooperstown Wins Narragansett Junior Polo Final
Cooperstown defeated Great Neck 101 to 4 in the Point Judith polo tournament final for junior championship. Rumsey starred with a strong performance and J Watson Webb’s drives featured in a very fast game on Narragansett Pier.
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Cooperstown
Great Neck
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Rumsey
J. Watson Webb
Harrington Reinstated to Boston Fire Department
Vice Commissioner Cole has reinstated Edward H. Harrington to the Boston fire department after he resigned July 7 from Ladder Company 22 to join the police force. He will be attached to Engine 7 on a temporary basis.
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Edward H. Harrington
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Jennings Buys Nashville Star Pitcher Williams to Detroit
Nashville in the news wire reports that Nashville Southern league star pitcher Claude Williams was sold to Detroit for 3500 dollars. Williams will report immediately to the Detroit club.
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Nashville
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Claude Williams
Detroit
Giants on pace for pennant run this season
The Giants sail in National League competition with the pennant in sight. Marquard, once faltering at this time last season, now rounds into form and leads with a string of victories. He is steaming along at a 40 knot clip, winning game after game and improving with each effort.
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Marquard
Trade blocked as SuggsKnetzer move folded by Brooklyn
The National Commission blocked the Suggs Knetzer trade between Cincinnati and Brooklyn. Knetzer fell under the five year rule for not reporting to the Superbas and joining the Federal league. Brooklyn president Ebbets halted the deal after Dahlen was ordered to call it off.
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Bundy Triumphs In Cup Singles At Southampton
California players dominate the cup singles at Southampton with William Bundy defeating H Rea 6 1 6 1. William Johnson beats C P Dixon 6 4 6 2 and multiple defaults favor Eastern competitors. Notable results include Wallace Johnson, Gustave Touchard, Clarence Griffin and J S Strachan advancing in early rounds.
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C. P. Dixon
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W. J. Clothier
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Rolands Hazard
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Henry W. Slocum
Jack Larkin
Thomas C
F. Freylinghuysen
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Louis Dupont Irving
W. H. Chambers
William J. Clothier
William M. Johnson
Cortland Palmer Dixon
Leonard Beekman
G. R. Payne
William A. Larned
J. B. Condon
H. H. Wilson
Pitcher Mark Hall Draws Nap Rucker Comparison
Detroit pitcher Mark Hall throws a drop ball likened to Nap Rucker in his prime, drawing attention from local scouts and fans amid early season games.
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Detroit
Nap Rucker
Carl Morris Wins Over McKay in Manitoba Bout
In Winnipeg on August 11 Carl Morris of Oklahoma knocked out Fighting Fred McKay of New York in the third round of a scheduled 12 round bout. Morris finished the contest with a left to the jaw and a right to the same area sending McKay through the ropes.
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Fred’’ McKay
New York
Carl Morris
Oklahoma
Morris
McKay
Armstrong Wins Northwestern Title In Tennis Meet
J. J. Armstrong of St. Paul defeated Sieford Stellwagen to win the Northwestern Lawn Tennis Association championship in Minneapolis. The final score was 6-2 6-3 6-4. Jayne and Stellwagen beat Adams and Armstrong in doubles in four sets 5-7 7-4 6-2.
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Minn
J. J. Armstrong
St. Paul
Northwestern Lawn Tennis Association
Sieford Stellwagen
T. H. Jayne
Stellwagen
John Adams
Armstrong
Devore Sold to Philadelphia Nationals in NL Trade
Cincinnati announced Josh Devore has been sold to the Philadelphia Nationals. He is to report to Manager Doom on Wednesday after Cincinnati requested waivers on the ex Giant and Philadelphia placed a claim.
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Josh Devore
Philadelphia Nationals
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Doom
Philadelphia
Griffins Praise Turns To Boehling’s 11 straight Wins
A year after warning of a world’s greatest pitcher, Clark Griffith recalls Joe Boehling who won 11 consecutive decisions this season. The remark shows how scouts, managers, and owners keep hopeful eyes on rising stars.
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Washington Senators
Pirates and Reds split as Hoblitzell homers in victory
In a 4 to 2 win for Pittsburgh over Cincinnati the Pirates tied the game late with a home run by Hoblitzell after weak starts by Camnitz and Cooper. Dodge doubled for Cincinnati and Mar Sans had a three base hit while Berghammer and Groh contributed sacrifices.
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EB Rescher
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Blackburn
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Cheese
Byrne
Carey
Bescher
OM Suggs
Bert
Brennan
Quigley
Local Scores From Regional Matches
New London defeated New London 4 or 0 with Bridgeport beating Springfield 8 to 1. Hartford swept Waterbury 8 0 with 3 2 in a split first and second game. Pittsfield topped Meriden 4 to 2.
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New Haven
Bridgeport
Springefield
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Waterbury
Pittsfield
Meriden
New York Yachts Arrive as Marblehead Hosts Illumination
Marblehead welcomes the New York Yacht Club fleet with planned harbor illumination and special anchoring rules. The schedule includes races to Gloucester for Navy Challenge cups, back to Marblehead for United States Navy Alumni Challenge, and a Friday one-design race. Sunday onward hosts elimination trials for the American sonderklasse team to meet Germany.
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New York Yacht Club
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New York
Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead Neck
Gloucester
United States Navy
Sonderklasse
Kommers Released to Columbus Affiliate from Pirates
Fred Kommers, former Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder in the National League, has been released to the Columbus American Association team and will report here tomorrow per today's announcement.
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Columbus
Fred Kommers
Pittsburg
Columbus American Association
Moran Goes to Portland in New England League
Harry Moran the left handed pitcher released by Providence National League club and sent to the Portland team in the New England league will report tomorrow. The transfer comes after a stint with Detroit and Moran rejoins the ranks in Portland.
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Providence
Aug. Il
Harry Moran
Detroit
Cubs Deny Wilbur Good Release to Indianapolis
Chicago Aug 11 Manager Evers of the Chicago Nationals denies the release of outfielder Wilbur Good to Indianapolis. Good was among 21 Cubs who left last night for Boston.
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Evers
Chicago Nationals
Wilbur Good
Indianapolis
Good
Cubs
Boston
Detroit recalls Pipp from Providence to Scranton NYS league
The Detroit club recalls first baseman Pipp from Providence and assigns him to Scranton in the New York State league for their latest farm system shuffle.
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Pipp
Providence
Scranton Club
Corona Wins Tod Cup In Gale Of Wind
Corona, the 1893 schooner owned by Cleveland H. Dodge, won the Tod cup race around Cape Cod from four New York Yacht Club schooners despite a half gale. Sea Fox drifted across second near sunset, while Katrina neared Race Point and Endymion, after leading much of the distance, was becalmed near Peaked Hills Bars.
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New York Yacht Club
Cape Cod
Corona
Cleveland H. Dodge
New York
Sea Fox
Katrina
Endymion
All-Star Boxing Show Promises Rugged Delmont Munice Clash
Atlas A A tonight at the Arena features 80 rounds in an all-star bill led by Al Delmont versus Jack Munice in a 12-round feud aimed at ending their Lowell winter draw. Mickey Brown faces Al Shubert, and Al Ketchel meets Johnny Gallant in rugged showdowns as other locals seek bouts and talk of future opponents continues.
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al Delmont
Jack Munice
Charlestown
Brown
Shubert
al Ketchel
Bridgeport
Johnny Gallant
Chelsea
Ketchel
Too Much Cobb Draws Taunt From New York American
The New York American quips that Tyrus Cobb will someday hype satisfaction with the way the universe is run, suggesting the press tires of the endless Cobb chatter. The remark signals growing weariness at the ongoing Cobb coverage.
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New York American
Tyrus Cobb
Cobb
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