Collins Team Opens Final Home Series With White Sox
Collins visits Huntington Avenue for a home stand against the Chicago White Sox beginning today at 3:30 with Dineen slated to pitch. The team clings to last place as Washington leads the league, and fans hope a long winning streak starts at home.
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Jordan Marsh Diamond Stars to clash with Siegel and Filene teams
The Jordan Marsh Company baseball team atop Boston standings will play Henry Siegel on Locust street grounds in South Boston on August 18 and then face Filene on the same grounds on August 25 as part of a dry goods trade league series.
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Boston Tennis Players Win in Southampton Tourney
In the Meadow Club tournament Beals C. Wright of Boston national champion defeated A. Dabney of Boston 6-2 7-5. Robert Leroy of Columbia beat R. Sard 6-3 6-2. F. J. Sulloway of Boston defeated C. F. Watson Jr 6-4 6-2. Karl H. Behr Jr of Yale beat H. B. Register of Philadelphia 6-2 6-4.
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Columbia
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F. J. Sulloway
C. F. Watson, Jr
Karl H. Behr, Jr
Yale
H. B. Register
Philadelphia
Manchester Downs Lowell 4-3 in 11-Inning Contest
Manchester defeated Lowell 4 to 3 in an eleven inning game in New England. Timely eighth and ninth inning hitting by Mauch and Eustace tied the score. Lake starred behind the plate in a close contest at Lowell.
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Worcester Routs Haverhill After Seventh Inning Rally
Worcester escapes with a 7 to 2 victory over Haverhill after a five run seventh inning with two outs. Hartman and Knotts paired in the Worcester battery while McPartlin and Duggan took the Haverhill side. Umpire Hastings officiated.
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New Bedford Beats Lawrence 11 2 In Home Game
New Bedford scored big in the fifth and sixth innings to defeat Lawrence 11 to 2. Elliott and Coveney teamed with Barberich and Cote for the win, with Henry umpiring as the key moments unfolded.
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Boxing Bouts Set as Chelsea Stars Lead Big Week
Lincoln Club of Chelsea signs Matty Baldwin and Dave Deshler for 15 round decision next Tuesday. Baldwin, famed in New York, seeks conquest of Cambridge's top welterweight, while Deshler trains on Charles River. Ferguson Johnson clash looms near Providence with potential Langford Gunther follow ups. Seattle promoter quarrel clouds scene.
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Tommy Burns
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Battle of Nelson and Gans Prepares for Goldfield Showdown
Heavyweight style slips into light weight as Joe Gans and James J. Jeffries trained for the 133 pound lightweight title clash at Goldfield Nevada on Sept 3. Promoters have raised funds, John L. Sullivan attends ringside, and betting rests even at 133 pounds.
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San Francisco
Cleveland Routs Washington In Eight Inning Comeback
Cleveland scores seven runs in the eighth inning to beat Washington 9 to 8. Altizer and Lajoie spark the attack as Joss and Eells are pulled early. Bernhard holds Washington scoreless for five innings. Clevelands nine hits and Washingtons eight mark a high tempo Chicago at Boston Detroit at New York.
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Madden Stable Yearling Sale Tops At Saratoga
A Hamburg-Peg Woffington colt, half brother to Pegasus, sold for 7000 dollars to Fred Barlow, the highest price at Madden’s yearling sale in the Saratoga paddock. Barlow also bought a Plaudit Strathreel chestnut for 3000 dollars.
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Pegasus
Fred Barlow
Rowdyism vs Baseball Sparks Bigger Crowds
The text notes that rowdy behavior harms the game yet increases crowd excitement, with larger turnout the day after a disturbance. It emphasizes the paradox of higher attendance despite unruly conduct during games.
Baseball News and Comment at Huntington Avenue
Boston aims to stay atop the pennant race as Dineen pitches for the Red Sox in a Huntington avenue showdown. Lincoln signees Quillin and Towne join the White Sox while Charley Hickman blames Detroit turmoil on management. Pirates suffer another setback as Cubs and Athletics eye slumps and Pat Dougherty hosts a reception at the grounds.
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Carrigan
Dougherty Drives Chicago Fans With White Sox Hype
Chicago fans hail P Dougherty after his 1904 release amid praise for helping the White Sox. He returns today at Huntington Avenue to face top Chicago players as local poems celebrate his hitting prowess and speed.
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Jimmy Collins
Huntington Avenue
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Dougherty
White Sox
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Billy” Phelan
Chicago Journal
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Jaee
Angus Pointer Sets First Race Record At Hudson River Park
Angus Pointer son of Sidney Pointer won the 2:04 pace at Hudson River Driving Park in straight heats 2:03 1-4 and 2:03 3-4 setting a new track record and pacing the season second to Broncho. Rudy Kip won the 2:11 pace with three-season wins. Allie Jay driven by Kenney upset Brilliant Girl in the 2:28 trot for General Chisholm of Cleveland.
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Lynn Team At Burke Funeral in New England League
The Lynn in the New England league series game was postponed due to the funeral of Thomas F. Burke the Lynn left fielder who died from a pitched ball injury. Burke’s funeral was held in East Boston this afternoon with attendees from both teams.
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National Baseball Commission lists ineligible players
Cincinnati Aug 14 The National Baseball Commission released a blacklist of players who violated contracts or failed to report. Names marked as violation of contract are deemed unreinstatable, while others may return after paying a fine. Included are H J Bresler H S Wolverton F C Raymer E J Abbaticchio from the Boston area and Robert Angludub Ed Barry from the American League Boston.
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E. J. Abbaticchio
Robert Angldub
Ed Barry
Gentlemen's Driving Club Readville Races Today
Readville hosts the Gentlemen's Driving Club of Boston for a weekly matinee with five trotting events on the card. The grounds are open to the public and touted as unparalleled. Earlier, Brighton's Franklins defeated the Elkos 4 to 2 with bold claims about the Elkos pitcher’s age.
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MOPE CASH FOR SUTTON FUND
Subscriptions to the Ezra Sutton benefit fund are coming in fast as Walter Sibley aims to close the fund at 200. The Post reports 182 but notes a transcription error showing 128. Yesterday’s gifts include Edward Shaugnessy 2.00 Warren Hill 1.00 and W E Harris 1.00.
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Walter H. Sibley
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Long Shots Dominate Saratoga Meeting Day
Dande lion won the Delaware handicap at one mile in 1 38 35 as part of a big day for long shots at Saratoga. Inquisitor was second Kiamesha third. Cary won the mile handicap while other winners included Bellestrome Pope Joan Momentum and I Told You. Riders escaped injury when Society Bud and Kill Kare fell in the first race.
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Momentum
I Told You
Boston Nationals 1889 lineup listed by James Mack
James Mack of Cambridge names the Boston Nationals 1889 lineup. Brown at left field Johnstone at center field Kelley in right field Brouthers at first base Richardson at second Nash at shortstop Quinn at shortstop Bennett catches Clarkson pitches Fessenden umpire.
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Kelley
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Richardson
Nash
Quinn
S. S
Bennett
Clarkson
Fessenden
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