Caledonian Picnic Parade Draws Nearly Seven Thousand
Rain could not dampen the Caledonian Club event as about 1000 clansmen marched to Caledonian Grove for a large picnic. Nearly 7000 attendees enjoyed races and games with participants from Boston, Scranton, New York and New Bedford, while Mayor Hart observed the parade and prize winners were listed for multiple events.
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Caledonian Club
Continental Hotel
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John G. Munro
Independent Scotch Guard
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Munro
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Fraser Royal Highlanders
Pawtucket
Boston
Boston Caledonian Club
New England
British Veteran Military and Naval Association
New York Caledonian Club
New Bedford
Fall River
Northampton
Chauncy
Bedford
High
Federal
Milk
India
Washington
Elm
Hanover
Court
School Streets
City Hall
Hart
Tremont Street
Winter
Summer Streets
Fonth Station
Spring Street
Bicycle Meet at Crescent Park Opens Excursion Races
At Crescent Park Rhode Island on August 16 an excursion of Fall River meat cutters staged a bicycle meet. Results include A. Haskell Taunton winning the one mile novice in 2 48 with T Booth and C O Keefe of Fall River second and third. C R Baxter Fall River won the one mile open in 2 16 with A Rawlins New Bedford second and HSwift New Bedford third. Joe Turgeon Fall River won the five mile handicap with Archie Rawlins second and H O Swift third in 12 29. A Haskell Fall River won the special one mile handicap with M Kellam Providence second and J H Hebditch Providence third in 2 21.
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Crescent Park
R. I
Fall River
A. Haskell
Taunton
C. O'Keefe
T. Booth
C. R. Baxter
A. Rawlins
New Bedford
Oo. Swift
Joe Turgeon
Archie Rawlins
H. O . Switt
M. Kellam
Providence
J. H. Hebditch
Boston tops Cardinals in opening of final series at St Louis
Boston defeated St Louis 2 to 1 in a pitchers battle as Jones and Dineen matched zeroes until late. Keister, Criger, and Lowe drove in the decisive runs while Heidrick and Hamilton produced standout fielding plays for Boston in a tense late innings contest.
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Boston
Tiamilton
Esceeseees Ay Long
Stahl
Ease Collins
Freeman
Duffy
Lowe
Seere Seers
Sullivan
McGinnity Dominates As Hastings Debuts For Pittsburg
Wild throws by Williams and O'Brien in the first inning plated two runs, but McGinnity's underhand pitching would have edged Pittsburg anyway. Hastings debuted in the seventh and, aside from nerves, left a solid impression. Attendance 3000. The score:
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Pittsburg
Fenn
Williams
O'Brien
McGinnity
Hastings
Cincinnati Rout Frazer As Breitenstein Shines
Cincinnati defeated Frazer in a one sided game with Breitenstein playing consistently strong throughout the match. The article notes Cincinnati hit Frazer hard and won easily, leaving Breitenstein steady from start to finish.
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Cincinnati
Frazer
Breitenstein
Chicago Beats New York as Griffith Shuts Out Them
Griffith allowed only four scattered hits as Chicago defeated New York with one run scoring on a wild throw by Hickman and two singles from Mercer. Attending crowd was about 1100.
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Chicago
Griffith
Hickman
Mercer
Cccccduascics
P Childs
Mertes
Green
R. Eve
New York
AB van Haltren
Davis
Selbach
Grady
Ganzel
Childs
McCormick
Smith
Doyle
Swartwecod
Baseball Scores From Recent City and League Games
Scores from Providence Montreal Providence Hartford Syracuse Worcester Toronto Springfield Rochester Chester Milwaukee Chicago Buffalo Indianapolis Cleveland Detroit Bridgeport New Haven Waterbury Norwich Bristol Derby Meriden New London. Games include two in Worcester Toronto and a 12 inning call for darkness.
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Providence
Montreal
Hartford
Syracuse
Worcester
Toronto
Springfield
Rochester
Chester
Milwaukee
Chicago
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Detroit
Bridgeport
New Haven
Waterbury
Norwich
Bristol
Derby
Meriden
New London
Clifton Club Dominates Cow Fort in 34 to 0 Match
In a team golf match at Clifton Club today Clifton defeated Cow Fort Golf Club 34 to 0 on Clifton’s home links. The decisive victory showcased Clifton’s strong play and defense throughout the afternoon.
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Marblehead
Cow Fort
Clifton Club
Clifton
Baseball Row Over Consolidation and Misconduct Clouds Stadium Plans
New York and Brooklyn may consolidate with alternate games at the Polo Grounds and Washington Park. a sequel would make the city the eighth in the circuit. President Nick Young delays suspensions for McGann and Wolverton over rough play in St Louis. Doyle escapes punishment for an umpire assault in Cincinnati. Hawley’s threat to a spectator could bring no harsher fate if Doyle remains unpunished. Brush notes Cincinnati loss of 11124 dollars last season, expect double this year. Norwood Gibson may be released without trial. cGinnity leads league pitchers with 19 wins and 3 losses. A Princeton professor’s mechanical pitching gun was trialed in Memphis, two innings with no runs allowed.
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New York
Brooklyn
Polo Grounds
Washington Park
Washington
Baltimore
Andy Freedman
Nick Young
McGann
Wolverton
St. Louis
Doyle
Emilie
Cincinnati
Hawley
Pittsburg
Young
John T. Brush
Norwood Gibson
cGinnity
Princeton
Memphis
Fight for second place in pennant race
Aug 16 Boston’s Herman Long says the pennant is Brooklyn’s to lose and the rest will duel for second. He cites Brooklyn’s lead and western trips behind, with New York and Philadelphia in the chase and Pittsburgh close behind after two weeks of steady play.
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Chicago
Herman Long
Boston
Brooklyn
Herman
Hanlon
New York
Giants
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cavill Willing to Swim Any Distance in Challenge
The letter from Champion Cavill of Crescent Beach invites Billy Murphy to arrange a match before or after Cavill's showdown with James McCusker for the world title. He also offers to swim Peter McNally from one mile to ten miles or Crescent Beach to Nahant, with a ten minute start, to prove he is the world champion. Cavill, claiming titles in Australia and England, plans to meet all American swimmers before heading to England.
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Crescent Beach
Cavill
Billy Murphy
Murphy
Aye
Peter Meally
Office of the Post
James McCusker
Peter McNally
Nahant
America
England
Australia
SaReYey Cavin
Boston
Cracks Play Well in Poor Weather at Newport Tennis
In Newport Rhode Island on August 16 the all comers tournament at the Casino included eight second round matches. Gore Ward and Black Budlong won their five set battles while Wrenn defeated Stevens. Malcolm Chace beat Alexander and Larned beat Hardy. George Wrenn recovered after losing the first set to Little.
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R. I
Gore-Ward
Black-Budlong
Gore
Black
Robert Wrenn
Richard Stevens
Wrenn
Stevens
Alexander
Malcolm Chace
Holcombe Ward
Fitzsimmons Feted by Millionaire Philadelphia Host
In Philadelphia at the Hotel Bellevue J Drexel Biddle hosted a dinner for Robert Fitzsimmons and his manager Percy Williams. Biddle toasted Fitzsimmons praising his success while the boxer delivered a lively, pugilistic speech celebrating the fighter’s career and Biddle’s support.
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Philadelphia
J. Drexel Biddle
Anthony J. Drexel
Hotel Bellevue
Robert Fitzsimmons
Percy Williams
Fitzsimmons
Biddle
Boxing Gossip Sparks McFadden Brien Fight Controversy
Boston boxing column accuses Tom O Rourke of influence and betting activity around McFadden Brien bout and other clashes. The piece cites O Rourke’s control of clubs, alleged receipt shares, and plans for upcoming fights with Fitzsimmons Sharkey and McCoy Corbett.
Red Jackets Triumph At Waltham Muster In Downpour
The New England Veteran Firemen's Association held its annual muster in Waltham with 42 titles entered. Cambridge Red Jackets won first prize with a 212 ft 9 in stream, narrowly beating Baw Beese of Gardner. Pro tector No. 3 of Brockton and General Butler tub of Lowell also posted strong marks amid heavy rain ruins.
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Waltham
New England
New England Association
Red Jackets
Cambridge
Baw Beese
Gardner
Protector
Brockton
General Butler
Lowell
Silas A. Barton
Seseees
Esee
Butler
Conqueror
South Weymouth
Newton
Eureka
Arlington
Rumors on Jimmy Michael clarified and new racing plans announced
The article debunks rumors of a split with manager J C Kennedy and notes Kennedy helped reinstate Michael to race against Nelson at Bridgeport. It covers Brockton track changes under Loyal Barton, plans to attract top riders including Johnny Nelson, and prepaying prizes. Also notes Nashua Cycle Club amateur meet on Sept 3, motor tandem race duel, and a tribute to Frank P. Van Valkenburgh.
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J. C. Kennedy
Kennedy
Michael
Nelson
Bridgeport
Loyal Barton
Brockton Track
Boston
Barton
Brocktonians
Johnny Nelson
Michael Nelson
Nashua Cycle Club
Nashua Fair
Charley Miller
Frank Waller
Cambridge
Will Stinson
Miller
Merrick Road
Thorndike
Frank P. van Valkenburgh
Milwaukee
van Valkenburgh
Wisconsin
National Rights and Privileges Committee
Assembly
Athletic Meet a Charity Event at Charlies River Park
Knights of Columbus endowment fundraiser features a large handicapped athletic and cycling meet at Charlies River Park in Boston. Events include 100 yard dash 440 yard runs multiple distance races and field events starting 2 30 p m with entries closed Monday next with P F Kelley Washington Street Boston.
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Knights of Columbus
Catholic University At Washington
Charlies River Park
P. F. Kelley
Washington Street
Boston
Nantasket clam diggers fined for Thompson's Island dig
Charles Henningsen Carl Fredericksen Marinus Christiansen and Christian Iedsen all Nantasket clam diggers were fined yesterday by Judge Brown in Municipal Court for digging clams on Thompson's Island a territory excluded from clam digging. Assistant Superintendent Wardwell testified for the prosecution. He later aroused Clerk Ingalls by demanding the fine since he claimed the sector was entitled to it.
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Charles Henningsen
Carl Fredericksen
Marinus Christiansen
Christian Iedsen
Nantasket
Brown
Thompson's Island
Wardwell
Ingalls
Horan Held for Grand Jury in Horse Stealing Case
Marlboro August 16 Timothy Horan aged years was held for the grand jury in the police court on horse stealing charges. He was arrested last week in Hopedale for taking a horse last November from James Hoan.
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Marlboro
Timothy Horan
Hopedale
James Hoan
Cracks list for St Augustine carnival features many college stars
A 136-athlete field is set for the St Augustine parish diamond carnival at Charles River Park with Harvard, Cornell, St Louis University, Holy Cross, Boston College and Syracuse among colleges represented Entered athletes include names such as Prinstein, O Connor and Cronin among others The program lists events from 100 yards to mile with numerous entrants from across New England and nearby states.
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Charles River Park
Harvard
Cornell
St. Louis University
Holy Cross College
Boston College
Syracuse University
Rhode Island
Connecticut
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Joseph Smith
W. O'Connor
C. J. O'Connor
Iotniven
T. J. Scannell
William M. Ore
G. H. Dennison
W. J. Loughlin
McQueeney
J. F. Hurley
J. A. Colooo
H. H. Needham
E. J. Hurley
William Behnke
W. Clyde Jordan
J. W. Gavin
T. Toomey
E. M. Finn
Walker
L. M. Simonds
J. J. Neary
Uv G. Ryan
W. F. Dwyer
H. J. Kane
F. B. Looney
M. J. Domney
T. F. Kenned
Nick Branniff
H. L. Jackson
E. J. Mack
W. S. Bown
M. B. Furlong
J. ‘ Donlon
H. C. McGrath
E. B. Hines
J. F. Cronin
J. M. Jackson
C. Fleming
Watkins
E. C. McGrath
J. Kiley
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Adam Stuart
J. O’connell
M. J. Seehy
C. Watkins
Roche
George Masters
W. J. R. “Opnell
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C. N. Adams
J. J. Spring
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F. M. Corcoran
John Shea
William R. Sullivan
Dick Grant
A. O. Berry
F. J. Payson
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Joseph Deady
R. W. Dixon
John Hennessy
J. B. Sweeney
T. Foley, Jr
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J. E. Parris
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J. C. White
R. J. McLennan
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J. C. Lordan
A. G. Waters
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D. J. O'Connell
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O'Connell
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J. F. Is
J. B. Sorbony
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J. Smith
W. M. Moran
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J . King
G. M. Vane Corflett
J. W. Roberts
W. J. Ilch
C. Lynch
F. H. Hopkins
L. M. Simons
D. MacCarthy
Grath
G. H. Lapham
W. J. Grant
J. W. Spencer
J. J. Kelly
W. J. Lynch
R. Carroll
A. Jy Haverty
Dan Collins
T. F. Curran
P. J Bye
T. J. Ahern
Co. KE. Fisher
L. G. Fay
P Eayes
J. A. Powers
F. “Mullen
C. J. O’connor
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William M. Pore
B. F. Sullivan
D. J. Buckley
C. J. Kiley
D. J. O’connell
Fire at Simon Levine clothing store on Kneeland Street
A fire damaged clothing at the Simon Levine store on Kneeland Street caused by a gas jet igniting garments. The blaze reported as a $200 loss, with no mention of injuries.
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Kneeland Street
Simon Levine
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