Baseball schedule list from national and new england leagues
National League matchups feature Brooklyn at Boston, Washington at New York, and Baltimore at Philadelphia. New England League games include Lewiston at Fall River, Portland at New Bedford, Augusta at Brockton, and Bangor at Pawtucket.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Washington
New York
Baltimore
Philadelphia
NEW England
Lewiston
Fall River
Portland
New Bedford
Augusta
Brockton
Bangor
Pawtucket
Boston Triumphs Over Brooklyn in Fast South End Game
Boston defeated Brooklyn 5 to 4 at the South End grounds in a brisk contest. Sullivan pitched admirably for Boston and hit a homer in the fourth, while Collins contributed six difficult chances in the field. Daly and Sullivan provided the home runs for Boston, with Hamilton and Long keying the late scoring as Brooklyn failed to tally in the ninth.
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Boston
Brooklyn
South End Grounds
Sullivan
McGann
Collins
Kiobedanz
Yerrick
Griffin
Tucker
Daly
Corcoran
Hamilton
Tenny
Payne
Duffy
Long
Bergen
Blanks
Anderson
McCarthy
Shock
Mac
Grim
Daisy Cutter
Shindle
Pittsburg and Cleveland Split Doubleheader in Ohio
In Pittsburg, Aug 17, Pittsburg and Cleveland split a doubleheader. Cleveland won the opener in ten innings with Hawley battered, Lyons homered, and both teams strong in fielding. Pittsburg took the nightcap behind steady pitching, eight first and fifth inning hits, scoring six runs. Attendance 6200.
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Pittsburg
Cleveland
Hawely
Lyons
Young
Killen
Phillies Drop Twinbill to Baltimore in Close Games
Baltimore takes both games from Philadelphia with a ninth inning rally in game two and late errors. Delehanty hits two homers, Thompson adds one, attendance 10,900. First game score Baltimore 13 Philadelphia 2, second game 16 to 16.
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Baltimore
Philadelphia
Keeler
Hulen
Cooley
Phillies
Pond
Kelley
Delehanty
Thompson
Atendance
Orth
Grady
Hoffer
Clark
Gumbert
Hemming
Robinson
New Yorks Hit German At Will in Baseball Tilt
New Yorks defeated Washington 16 to 14 as Gettig pitched well despite poor support. Beckley and Joyce homered while Er rors were 4 apiece. Attendance was below average with a reported gate of about $3,100. Washington’s batting streaks showed life, but New York’s offense proved stronger.
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New York
New Yorks
Gettig
Colt
Washingtons
Beckley
Joyce
Wikeoven
Washington
Wilson
German
McGuire
Fall River Beats Portland in Tight Game
Fall River defeated Portland in a closely contested game highlighted by Rielly at short and Kilfedder with two homers. Standish pitched well as 350 in attendance. Final score Fall River 5 Portland 4 with errors 2 and 8.
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Fall River
Portland
Rielly
Kilfedder
Standish
Pall River
Portland i
Rupert
Killeen
Edgar
Pawtucket and Augusta Split Doubleheader In Rhode Island
Pawtucket and Augusta split a two game set with Pawtucket taking the first 7 2 loss and Augusta winning the second 9 2. Yerkes pitched well for Pawtucket in the opener but poor support doomed the effort while Weeks backed by strong defense starred for the home team. Yeager hit two homers and News added one in the second game as Leach held Augusta to two singles over seven innings. Attendance reached 700.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Augusta
Yerkes
Pawtuckets
Coughlin
Weeks
Augustas
Leach
Clare
Flack
Pickett
Butler
Connor
Yeager
Auseuste Caccess
Bususka
Barton
Bangor Tops Brockton In Extra Innings
Bangor wins 12 to 10 in Brockton after an eleventh inning rally sparked by Henry's single and Roach's steal. Lang narrowly fails on a tenth inning steal, but Nadeau doubles to keep the game alive. Wiethoff and McKenna shine on the mound with five Ks late, while Simon Nadeau and Wise make sharp defensive plays and Sullivan's throw home stops Brockton. Attendance 1,200.
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Brockton
Bangor
Henry
Roach
Lang
Nadeau
Wiethoff
McKenna
Simon
Wise
Sullivan
Shea
Syracuse Defeats Springfield In Errorless 11 8 Game
In the Eastern League tilt at Springfield on August 17, Syracuse won 11 to 8. Coughlin struggled and was wild, while Leahy hit two home runs. Syracuse scored in every inning except the first, and Springfield made a late push but could not overcome the early deficit.
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Springfield
Mass
Coughlin
Syracuse
Leahy
Fuller
Brouthers
Dan Brouthers
Springfield Union
Wilkesbarre Narrowly Edges Toronto In Tight Ball Game
The Wilkesbarre team led until the fourth when C Smiths error allowed two Toronto runs. Wilkes barre surged ahead in the seventh for three more, while the Canadians fought to tie in the eighth but scored only once. Attendance 80. Final score Wilkesbarre 3 Toronto 3.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
C. Smith
Wilkesbarres
Buffalo Triumphs Over Scranton Amid Fielding Errors
Buffalo defeated Scranton 7 to 3 as Scranton miscues and two poor calls by umpire Gaffney helped sway the game. Wadsworth pitched splendidly for Buffalo, while Buffalo totaled 10 hits to Scranton's 9 with 1 error to Scranton's 8.
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Scranton
Penn
Gaffney
Buffalo
Wadsworth
Putrig
Providence Defeats Rochester In Open Baseball Tilt
Providence edged Rochester 7 to 4 after a strong start by Providence battering McFarland. Dolan kept Rochester guessing with timely hits, while costly errors aided both sides. Bassett hit a home run. Murray, Coogan, and McFarland added two base hits.
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Providence
Rochester
Shannon
McFarland
Dolan
Bassett
Murray
Coogan
Brooklyn Bids Boston Good-Bye for the Season
Brooklyn bids Boston good-by for the season this afternoon as Steve Mahoney of Chelsea is now coy. Co K Tom Lovett pitched for Boston while Joe Corbett remains popular in Baltimore. George Davis plays satisfactory short for New York. McGann appears to be all right with Cincinnati tomorrow. Brooklyn plays Cincinnati tomorrow.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
McGann
Co. K
Tom Lovett
Boston
Joe Corbett
Baltimore
George Davis
New York
Steve Mahoney
Chelsea
Saugus Meet Opens as Favorites Dominate Card
A three day meet at the old Saugus race course begins with favorites winning most purses. Alcidalia, the New England trotter, jogs in the 2:16 event while Tony Wilcox and Madeline Pollard win the 2:14 pace. Louis Victor and Miss Huon shine in 2:22 class, and notes on other heats, drivers, and upcoming races fill the recap.
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Saugus
Alcidalia
Tony Wilcox
Madeline Pollard
Paige
Pollard
Tony
Madeline
Royal Victor
Wilcox
Brooks
Victor
Miss Huon
Barney Demorest
Louis Victor
Luther
Athelia Prince
Tony Wilson
Ch. G
Bellerman
Lady Kibl
Black Damon
M. Demorest
Billy Frazier
Green
Dan Robinson
Mitchell
Paul Clifford
B. H
Coakley
B. m
Sir Walter, Jr
Comee
Daniel Lambert Cuigho
Accus Wplaletnicee
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B. G
Avery
Fae
Adelaide McGregor
Pierce
Eager
Sesecce & Co
Time
Tuscarra
Sea King
May Bloom
Blackwood
van Aukin
Altamont
Avcry
Page
Ike Flemming
Baron
Crisp
Lucretia
Goldsmith Maid
J. Donohue
Milwaukee
Co. J. Fitzgerald
Sidney
Readville
Bither
Rigby
D. A. Snell
Tape
Doggett
Don Blas
Brighton
Johnny Driscoll
Terre Haute
J. M
Bangor
Joe Patchen
Combination Park
New England
Hal Pointer
Narragansett
Patchen
Combination
Waldo T. Pierce
Baseball Notes on Players and Trades Across the Leagues
The article surveys multiple players and team moves including Dowd outrunning Browns, McJames seen as a future pitcher star, Providence manager Murray negotiating with Boston, McAleer involved in possible exchange, Tebeau seeking a hard hitting outfielder, Klobedanz showing promise, Ryan excelling in right field for Chicago, Johnny Foreman reinstated after a fine, and quotes from McGunnigle on stockholder policy. Dan Brouthers steals a base in a notable display of speed and nerve, drawing strong applause.
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Klobedanz
Ryan
Chicago
Everett
Johnny Foreman
Pittsburg
McGunnigle
Louisville
Downer Landing League Sets Handicaps For Afternoon Events
The Professional Athletes' League announces the official handicaps for a Downer Landing program this afternoon. Races include 15 yard dash with multiple entrants led by W Christie and Walter Christie in scratch. 100 yard dash with Walter Christie among favorites. running hop and jump and one and three mile runs featuring W J Cur ran Dan Long and Canadian James O'Neil. a special event of William Marsh challenging the world in a standing three jumps exhibition.
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Downer Landing
Professional Athletes’ League
W. Christie
E. En
W. Donovan
F. Buck
T. Keane
J. Mack
P. Conover
O. Nistany
Bucklin
E. Donahoe
H. Fame
Ww. Thompson
J. Stewart
T. Brown
C. F. Conway
L. S. Eagan
J. Es Spillane
R. Denecliff
J. P. Ryan
T. F. Nalley
B. CG. McClelland
J. McKernan
Ove Watson
J. McCann
J. T. McNeill
W. Manning
Harry Hodgkins
C. Lynch
J. M. Conlon
W. J. Campbell
W. J. Curran
J. P. Watson
J. H. Clausen
W. Marsh
J. T. Ryan
Dan Long
James O'Neil
Canada
P. Watson
Warsh
J. W. White
J. O'Neil
C. Tierney
F. Donahoe
W. Thompson
FH. Smith
L. McCann
W. Mills
H. Gallagher
William Marsh
Scots Gala Day at Caledonian Grove Meet
The Boston Caledonian Club hosts its annual gala with a five mile running race at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury on Thursday. Top entrants include McClelland Marks McGonagle Rushworth Leavitt Morris McCarthy Pete Priddy Carroll Hodgkins and W E Manning. Prize money 75 50 25. Train service runs every twenty minutes with express departures at 9 09 am to 3 09 pm.
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Caledonian Grove
Spring Street
West Roxbury
Boston Caledonian Club
Canada
McClelland
Marks
McGonagle
Rushworth
Leavitt
Morris
Philadelphia
Tim McCarthy
Pete Priddy
Carroll
Waltham
Harry Hodgkins
Boston
W. E. Manning
the Grove
New England Fair Opens Amid Big Attendance and Horse Races
The Pine Tree Fair at Rigby Park, Portland opens with fine weather and strong turnout. About 300 top horses compete in races while schedules flag press day Grange day Governor's day and Mayor's day. Notable performances include Milliner winning the yearling race and Fascination taking the 2 32 trot in straight heats with Simmons winning the 2 15 pace.
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Portland
Rigby Park
T. B. Reed
Milliner
Fascination
Simmons
A. Trout
Earlton
B. m
Epaulette
Dam Charm
Santa Claus
Kenney
Blackstone Brino
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Greenbrino
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Forester
B. G
Quito
Db. M
Corbett Benton
Rindeeluna Aw
Dam Ogle Lambert
Royal Lambert
F. Turner
Kentucky Star
B. F
Berkshire Courier
D. G
Robert
G. m
Brennan
Sir Becker
Grey Wonder
B. S
Jim Corbett
Uae
May Murphy
Society Picnic At Melville Garden Draws 900 In South Boston
The SS Peter and Paul's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society held its annual picnic at Melville Garden Downer Landing with about 900 attendees. Baseball contests featured Victors over Quirks 14 to 4 winning $10, and Linwoods over Granites to claim $25. President Representative Peter McKenna directed the event with Vice President James Dooley assisting.
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SS. Peter and Paul's Total
Peter McKenna
James Dooley
Turf Topics and Harness Racing Notes from Saugus
Saugus hosts racing today with Readville on the docket for next week. Joe Patchen opens at Rigby tomorrow while James Golden enters Rigby stakes this morning. New Yorkers buy pacers Rebus and Chief Thorne. Lightning posts 2:15 figures at Goshen. Pearl C. ties sire Roy Wilkes with 2:06 pace at Columbus.
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Saugus
Readville
Joe Patchen
Rigby
Jere Dunn
England
Rebus
Chief Thorne
James Golden
Lightning
Goshen
Kentucky Wilkes
Pearl C
Columbus
Roy Wilkes
Corbett Arrives in New York Aims for Prompt Fight
Boxing world reports Jim Corbett reaching New York Sunday night and meeting Al Smith at the Gilsey House. He discusses a possible Sharkey bout, a $10,000 stake, and plans to train three months for a big fight while brushing off Fitzsimmons. Local clubs may stage the match here if arranged.
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Jim Corbett
New York
Gilsey House
al Smith
Paddy Savin
Ted Alexander
Gilsey
Jim
Cal’’ Hawkins
California
Howard Hackett
Sullivan
Asbury Park
W. A. Brady
Bradley
Brady
Academy of Music
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Hackett
Sharkey
Joe Choynski
Frisco
Stuart
Mexico
Boxers George Dixon Elms Walcott Sail to Portland Show
The article notes George Dixon Joe Elms Frank Steele and Joe Walcott leaving for Portland for an athletic entertainment tonight. Walcott garners notice in a white duck suit with matching shoes and hat while the crowd reacts to his famous gold tooth grin and masticating display.
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Merry Monarchs
Roanokes
George Dixon
Joe Elms
Frank Steele
Joe Walcott
Portland
Walcott
Mouch
Joe
George V. Twohey
Medford C C Cycling Meet At Combination Park Outlook
Rumor of the Medford C C meet being called off proves unfounded as over sixty five entries poured in with near a hundred possible entrants. Notables include Keating, Walsh, Coleman, Callahan, Rich, Scott, Reynolds, Lewis, Saunders, Rhodes, Burns, Berle and more. Tom and Nat Butler may appear after Louisville activity. Events include half mile, mile, two mile and handicaps with substantial prize money and a $1 entry per event. A five mile race challenge from East Boston is proposed and Edward Smith is fined $25 for bicycle theft.
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Medford C. C
Combination Park
C. A. Keating
J. Walsh
Springfield
Watson Coleman
L. P. Callahan
Quilla’” Rich
Monte Scott
Bates
Warren Reynolds
C. J. Lewis
Billy Saunders
Billy Rhodes
J. F. Burns
Burns W. Pierce
Fitzgerald
Manchester
Peter Berle
Tom
Nat Butler
Louisville
Racing Board
Hicks
Metropolitan
Providence
Salem
Boston
Keene
Pogt
C. I. Gould
N. H
George Stover
East Boston
Allen B. Spiers
Wood Island Park
Edward Smith
Municipal Criminal Court
Burke
World of Sport Downer Landing hosts Bradford crews coach debut
Joe Maguire named Bradford crews coach as professional league games occur today at Downer Landing. Alfred De Oro sails for England in September to race Champion Roberts for 1000 dollars. Swimmer Street to give an exhibition at the Charles. Worcester field day touted as best yet by the union.
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Joe Maguire
Bradford
Downer Landing
Alfred de Oro
England
Roberts
Street
Charles
Worcester
St. Paul’s Lyceum Athletic Association
Springfield Diocesan Athletic Association
Agricultural Park
W. G. Patsche
Lebanon
Lebanon County
Philadelphia
Newburyport Day Regatta Awards Nominations and Races
The American Yacht Club hosted Newburyport Day with sailing yachts from Commonwealth, Columbia, South Boston, Mosquito, Savin Hill and Dorchester clubs. South Boston Yacht Club racers won most first prizes as Ida J and Emma C dueled for lead in the first class. Rex overtook Tantrum after spinnaker trouble, Mephisto battled Arab for second, Circe’s protest overturned a lead in the fourth class, and crowds enjoyed a pavilion dance at Salisbury Beach. Continue summaries note regatta set for Salisbury Beach at 2 PM.
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Newburyport
American Yacht Club
Newburyport Harbor
Boston
Commonwealth
Columbia
South Boston
Mosquito
Savin Hill
Dorchester
Rex
Farrell
Ida J
Emma C
Beatrice
Elf
Hazard
Wilhelmina
Fred Perkins
Pele
Adolph
Circe
Salisbury Beach
Enjoyable Outing for Peninsular A A Members at Braintree
The Peninsular A A returned from a three day visit to Braintree hosted by Randolph Rod and Gun Club. They reported high spirits and fond remarks for the hosts as they enjoyed impromptu games including a 9 4 ball game and multiple athletic events won by Luke Mulligan Billy McGunigle Jack Hartnett Billy Hanley John Mclaughlin and others. The Rod and Gun Club entertainment committee included William Hanley Frank Cullen C Desmond Charles Kane Andrew Connell and others.
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Peninsular A. A
Braintree
Randolph Rod and Gun Club
Red and Gun Club
Luke Mulligan
Billy McGunigle
Jack Hartnett
Billy Hanley
John Mclaughlin
Rod and Gun Club
William Hanley
Frank Cullen
C. Desmond
Charles Kane
Andrew Connell
John A. Hoye
John F. McLaughlin
W. H. Lyons
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Chicago Athletic Association
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