Champions Wind Up Home Series Today
Weather permitting two games against Chicago will open at 1 30 at Huntington Avenue with Tannehill and Young pitching. Rain caused delays and a tie game. Gibson’s strong form boosts Boston’s title chances as postponements mount and Chicago looms as a fast, baserunning rival.
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Detroits win rain-shortened opener against Rangers Americans
The Detroits defeated the New York Americans in the first game of a scheduled doubleheader before rain halted play in the last two innings. Dougherty muffed a fly ball leading to two runs scoring on the error, sealing the visitors victory. The second game was not played.
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Cleveland Routs Opponent in Baseball Showdown
Cleveland batted the ball all over the field and ran away with the game. Hess pitched splendidly for the locals, who never threatened to score. Jacobsen was batted out of the box in the third inning.
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Philadelphia Defeats St Louis in Rain Delayed Game
In a rain shortened contest at Philadelphia Waddell pitched five innings with nine strikeouts and no hits allowed as St Louis was shut out. The game began under heavy rain and ended amid downpours.
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Phillies Down Pittsburg 3-1 in Rain-Shortened Game
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 3 to 1 in a game halted by rain after the fifth inning. Case pitched badly in the third, hitting two batsmen and issuing four balls that forced a run. Nichols contributed three hits in the same inning, accounting for Pittsburg’s lone score.
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Ferris the Most Talked-About Boston Ball Star
Albert Ferris, known as Hobe, dazzled fans with fierce batting and superb fielding in Monday’s double header. A former Providence mill worker turned pro, Ferris quit his job for baseball and delivered timely hitting including a triple and a home run, becoming the season’s standout figure.
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Shrubb Refused Permission to Race in America
The southern committee of the British Amateur Athletic Association denied Alfred Shrubb, the British champion runner, permission to travel to the United States for the championships in New York and Montreal.
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Pipe Dream of Giants Pittsburgh Pennant Clash
New York wire reports a sensational plan involving Barney Dreyfuss and the Giants on a pennant chase. Pugilist Jack Root allegedly hired to provoke Giants by targeting pitchers Mathewson McGinnity Ames and Taylor. Root confronted Giants on a train returning from St Louis to Chicago and urged a clash.
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Britt Accepts Nelson Fight Upssets Coast Favorites
Jimmy Britt accepts Battling Nelson’s challenge to a finish fight stirring Pacific coast sentiment. The Colma A C bout is set for Sept 9 with a reported $20,000 purse and a $19,000 side bet, though both large stakes may be dropped as neither fighter will wager $10,000. A Massabeshet location notes Fats Haley vs Mosey Penn in Lake Massabesh near Manchester NH.
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Rain Forcing Shifted Grand Circuit Races in Poughkeepsie
Postponed grand circuit races in Poughkeepsie New York due to rain. The daily program extends, delaying the meeting to end on Saturday instead of Friday.
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Get Away Day at Huntington Ave Opens Doubleheader
Two games start at 1 30 P M with a Huntington Avenue getaway day. Tomorrow the action moves to the South End. Flick of Cleveland has 20 doubles 13 triples and four home runs.
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Unique Overcoat Sale at F Gray Co s Store
A 3000 overcoat sale opens next Friday and Saturday at F Gray Co corner of Washington and Hanover in Boston. Walcoff Udell & Co overcoats in cheviots kerseys meltons priced at 7.90 with an 8.25 refund policy if unsatisfied, promising a gilt edged bargain with window displays and unique sale terms.
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Detroit Yacht Wins Second Lipton Cup Race
In ideal conditions Ste Claire representing Detroit won the Lipton cup race with Quien Sabe of Chicago Yacht Club finishing second and Mendota of Milwaukee third. Hossier another Chicago boat failed to finish after an accident. Tannehill and Young are slated to pitch for Boston today.
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John Jr Taylor Faced Heavy Crowd Disruption Yesterday
A report notes John Jr Taylor faced a tense scene as a 15 000 strong crowd was held back by security. The incident raised questions about crowd control and safety measures during the event.
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Sadie Mac Aims To Supplant Queen of Harness Turf
Bay state bred mare Sadie Mac, trained by Katherine Wilkes, is drawing compare to Sweet Marie. From Forbes farm Milton she has won all heats in recent Grand Circuit starts and holds a sought after Readville Massachusetts stake favorite spot. At five she could rival Lou Dillon as the queen of harness turf.
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Temeraire Beats Iroquois Again For Canada Cup Title
Rochester New York August 15 Canadian yacht Temeraire defeated Yankee boat Iroquois in the third race for the Canada cup. Temeraire led most of the long 18 mile triangular course amid shifting winds and heavy seas to finish at 1 33 while Iroquois followed at 1 85 15. Temeraire’s win puts the cup back in Canada.
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Marshall Loses Second Round in Chess Masters
In Barmen Germany Aug 15 in the international masters tournament under the German Chess Association Janowski defeated Bardenleben Berger beat Marshall Maroczy overcame Suechting Leonhardt defeated Bernstein Burn won against John Schlechter and Gottschell drew two games unfinished leaving a tight standings batch for round three.
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Outcome wins Merchants and Citizens handicap at Saratoga
Over a muddy track at Saratoga N Y Woodford Clays Outcome a 10 to 1 shot won the Merchants and Citizens handicap by two lengths Proper the favorite was second three lengths ahead of Dolly Spanker Other winners were D Arkle Mad Mullah Sir Huon Greencrest and Eloisa
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Vanderbilt's Horse Prestige Wins 2 Year Old Stakes
In Deauville France on August 15 W K Vanderbilt’s horse Prestige won the 2 year old stakes race, defeating a field of contenders. Prestige led from early, securing the victory and adding a notable win to Vanderbilt’s stable.
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