Cleveland at Boston Rained Out Double Header Postponed
Wet grounds at Huntington avenue postponed yesterday's Boston versus Detroit double header. Detroit will not visit Boston again this season, and the games may be played on Boston's next trip to Detroit. Cleveland heads to Boston for a final series led by Lajoie as they meet the Collins team in a hoped for win to halt the heavy hitting Cleveland lineup.
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Detroit
Clevelands
Lajoie
Cleveland
Collins
Dineen
Sparks
Washington Bats Sweep Cleveland In 10 Inning Series Finale
Washington wins the third and final 10 inning game over Cleveland behind two long Delehanty and Coughlin drives after Hess relief. Attendance 2300. Key hits include Delehanty two base and Bemis three base. Stolen bases by Keister and Coughlin amid a defensive duel.
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Cleveland
Hess
Leitner
Delehanty
Coughlin
Ciovgibeg
Patten
Clarks
Bemis
Keister
Ryan
Hickman
Thoney
Gochnauer
Griffith's superb pitching halts Philly in Chicago win
Chicago defeats Philadelphia 5 to 2 ending the home club's streak. A first inning error and two hits helped the visitors build a lead as Griffith and Sullivan held Philadelphia to two runs while Waddell struggled. Attendance 6561.
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Griffith
Chicago
Waddell
St Louis Beats Baltimore In Lopsided Game
St Louis defeated Baltimore 11 to 4 as Baltimore committed multiple errors in six innings. Selbach set a record with five errors, two on consecutive plays, while Williams Nowell Kahoe produced three-base hits for St Louis. Butler and Donohue pitched for the clubs with Donohue earning the win. Attendance 1390.
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Butler
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Donohue
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Connolly
Gardiner Gardner Dominates Middleweight Scene Says He Will Reach World Heavyweight Talent
In a column full of boxing chatter, Benton praises George Gardner's skill and defense, predicting he will rise to world heavyweight contention within two years. Gardner is praised for beating multiple rivals and is contrasted with Kid McCoy and Tommy Ryan, while other notes touch on elopement rumors, matchups in New England, and veteran Joe Choynski’s return.
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Gardner
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Root
Tommy Ryan
George Gardner
Kid McCoy
Jim Jeffries
Ryan
Jimmy Handler
George Byers
Jack Moffatt
Charlie Goff
Kid Carter
Joe Walcott
Buffalo
Charlie Matheson
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Jack Dempeer
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Palmouth House
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Lawrence the Het
Joe Choyneki
Chicago
Peter Maher
Areo
Jack O'brien
Philadelphia
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Lawrence Triumphs Over Concord In Eight Inning Rally
Lawrence defeated Concord 6 to 3 after an eighth inning uprising enabled by a walk, a hit by Barry, and Doran's error. Pulsifier homered for Lawrence. Klobedanz and Wiley faced Lee and Doran for Concord. Attendance was about 300 in Lawrence.
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Concord
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Dover Beats Nashua 5 to 3 In Scrappy Baseball Grudge
Dover defeats Nashua 5 to 3 as special umpires and substituted pitchers mar the game. Boardman Webber Joyce and Van Zandt make running catches while Karns and Foley split pitching duties. Attendance 150. key hits include Burrill two-base and a three-base shot by Burrill.
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Gurbage
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Dove Cs Caven Sivecesec
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la Belle and
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Weddige
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Jordan
Manchester Beats Haverhill 7 to 1 in Exhibition Game
Manchester dominated Haverhill 7 to 1 at home with Whiting winning in the box. Key plays featured Morrissey and Murch in fielding, Murray hitting two homers, and a double by Deininger. Attendance was about 500 with Hassett umpiring.
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Manchester
Whiting
Morrissey
Murch
Cleveland Hoodoo Continues As Ball Fans Warned
Cleveland heading to Huntington avenue for an 8 30 start as the Hoodoo rumors swirl. Detriot departed on an early train amid talk of a double header called off and weather quips. Attendance in Cincinnati fell sharply after a Monday dip from Saturday’s 20000, while Boston figures loom over player bids and manager Buckenberger’s tense exchanges.
Athlete Disabled by Mosquito Bite
Oliver Drew the champion handball player is ill at his home 154 Academy Street Jersey City after a mosquito bite caused poisoning and a swollen leg leaving him unable to walk without pain.
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Oliver Drew
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Cincinnati Signs Key Players For Next Baseball Season
Cincinnati Ohio August 19 Jacob Beck ley first baseman has signed with the Cincinnati Baseball Club for next season. Later Hahn Phillips and Peitz signed for next season. Seymour Kelley Donlin and Maloney had already signed. It is believed August Herrmann may sign the remaining players today except Crawford who may move to Detroit.
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Jacob Beckley
Cincinnati Baseball Club
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Phillips
Peitz
Seymour
Kelley
Donlin
Maloney
August Herrmann
Crawford
Detroit
Devon Defeats Point Judith For Rhode Island Cup
In cold weather at Narragansett Pier Rhode Island Devon defeated Point Judith 91 2 to 63 4 with eight goals handicap. Tomorrow’s game is canceled as Myopia defaults to Lakewood due to A L Cochrane injury last Thursday.
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Readville Races Postponed to Thursday Amid Rain
Heavy rain yesterday forced Secretary Jewett to postpone the Readville meet. The $15,000 Massachusetts stake moves to Thursday, with remaining events including Norfolk's $5,000 2:24 pacers, a 2:11 trotting event for $1,600, a 2:18 trotting race for $1,000, and a 2:11 class pacing for $1,000.
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National Baseball Schedule Brings City Matchups
National league games list Boston at St. Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Pittsburg with four major city clashes set for the week.
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Chicago
Washington
Detroit
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Philadelphia
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Pittsburg
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Brooklyn
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Chica
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Teres Eee
Cincinnati Beats Boston in Final Game of Series
In Cincinnati on August 19, Cincinnati won the last game of the series against Boston. Bergen delivered a two run single in the ninth with two on and two out. Attendance was 2,000. Bergen, Hahn, Crawford led with extra base hits as Maloney Dexter and Bergen stole bases. Pitchers Eason Pittinger Hahn allowed walks, hit by pitch, and wild pitches before the final out. Time 2h 25m. Umpire Irwin.
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Tenney
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Crawford
Maloney
Dexter
Eason
Willis
Irwin
Kelley
A.B
Beckley
Seymour
Peltz
Ween
Corcoran
Po Eiseedees
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Sanitia Ailiiaiaat
Pittsburg Wins In Ninth On Wagner’s Push
In a tight nine inning game Pittsburg defeats New York with Wagner’s ninth inning single scoring two runners. Chesbro and Zimmer pitched for Pittsburgh with Miller and Bowerman for New York as the fielding stood out and attendance reached 1785. Bresnahan hit a three base hit and Leach homered.
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O' Day
Rhoades Struggles as Phillies Top Chicago
In Philadelphia on August 19, the Phillies beat the Chicago White Sox 8 to 5. Rhoades allowed eight hits and three errors in six innings, while Duggleby and Kling held Chicago to five runs. Krug hit a three-base hit, and Duggleby earned the win with Cantillon presiding.
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Rhoades
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Kling
Brooklyn Beats St. Louis 6–0 in Doubleheader Sweep
Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 6–0 in the first game. Dahlen’s ninth inning error allowed St. Louis’ lone run. Attendance 3,200. Batteries Wheeler and Ahearn for Brooklyn. Keeler Dolan Dablon among those noted for hits. Second game score not stated but Brooklyn won 3–1 with Evans and Farrell pitching for St. Louis. Umpire Brown called both contests.
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Canoe races at Chatham feature Grand Trunk, Medford crews
The Canadian Grand Trunk club from Montreal represented by nine paddlers borrowed the Medford canoe and finished half a mile in 3 minutes 38 seconds. Grand Trunk won the club four doubles with Medford second and Wabewawa third. Hyde led a six mile sailing race for New York Canoe Club, with Murphy second and McTaggart third. Robert J. Wilkins was reelected president and Paul Butler reappointed secretary and treasurer.
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Board of Governors
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Paul Butler
Lowell
$2 000 000 A Day Bet At Saratoga Says Ullman
Saratoga New York August 19 Bookmaker Jon Ullman says about two million dollars are wagered daily on races at the track this season. He notes wagering is five times higher than last year and comes from a broad group of wealthy bettors placing 100 to 1000 dollar stakes.
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Jon Ullman
Dohertys Win Newport Doubles by Playing Remark ably Fine Tennis
Doherty brothers of England defeated Collins and Wardner of Chicago in a five set doubles match at the Newport National Championship. The match featured aggressive net play and sharp cross court shots, with the Western pair gaining in the fourth set before the English duo sealed the victory. The doubles final is scheduled for Thursday morning, while singles preliminaries concluded with 26 first-round matches remaining.
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Boston
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R. D. Little
New York
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H. L. Doherty
Clarence Hobart
Abbot Tops Earnings From Forfeits and Matches
The Abbot, last trotter bought by ex Fire Commissioner Scannell for 26000, has earned 26500 for owner Scannell. Smathers paid 8000 forfeits after failing to meet option. Scannell also collected 5000 from Lawson, 10000 from Readville Cresceus, 5000 from Brighton Cresceus, and 1500 from Hartford Terre Haute exhibitions. The horse’s injured leg improves and a 20000 Derby match with Lord Derby at Hartford is planned for Aug 30.
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Scannell
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Smathers
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Cresceus
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Hartford
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Lord Derby
Scottish Labor Day Games At Caledonian Grove
The Order of Scottish Clans of Boston and vicinity hosts the 18th consecutive union picnic and games at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury featuring 16 clan events for members and 22 open to the world. Top athletes are entered and several records are expected as pipers and a full military band provide music with dancing in the pavilion after events.
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Labor Day
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Boston Vagrant Wins Case Acting as Self Lawyer
William J. Robinson, arrested as a vagrant, represented himself before Judge Wentworth and was discharged. A South End native for 17 years, he lived in a neat cobbler’s shanty off Dartmouth near Columbus, supported himself with odd jobs, and denied vagrant status. He is about 30, a French Canadian from St. John, New Brunswick, whose life story includes his widowed mother in Keene, New Hampshire.
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Boston hotel thief in custody named Hubbard Owens
A middle aged man arrested at Hotel Berkeley is identified as Charles T. Hubbard by Inspectors Chapman and Cleary. He used the alias Matthew A. Owens and faces two larceny counts tied to 317 and 18 dollars at two hotels. The case, set for August 27, was continued with $500 bond.
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Tabor to Have Great Parade
The Labor Day parade is anticipated to surpass previous demonstrations with a large turnout. The joint Labor Day committee of the Building Trades Council and Central Labor Union plans a reviewing stand on Adams Square for leaders and families of Boston labor groups. Marshal J. J. Downing reports daily progress and awaits Governor and Mayor review.
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Knights of Labor Labor Day Committee staff named
The Labor Day committee of the Knights of Labor met at 228 Tremont Street Chief Marshal Norander appointed staff including James B. Johnegan as chief of staff Thomas H. Canning as aide de camp Martin Costello Patrick J. Smith William F. Shaughnessy Robert Mylan David Connelly and William J. Kenney as aids
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David Connelly
William J. Kenney
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Labor Unions Plan Parades and Meetings
President H J Quinn of the Grocery Clerks aids Marshal Downing in the Labor Day parade. The Grocery Clerks union sets second Thursday meetings and fourth Sunday sessions. Steamfitters Local 22 and Reefers Protective Union announce Labor Day parades. An exhibit features a four horse dray bench with workers. Painters and Decorators Union No gains 75 new members. Fresco Painters Union joins. Three crafts unite in strength.
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Miss Bowser Is Better After Baltimore Sickness
The Boston woman Marian Bowser of West Adams street suffered a sudden illness in Baltimore on a two week visit. She regained her senses and improved rapidly, remaining in hospital but expected to return to work soon. Bowser, 28, was a bookkeeper at Featherbone & Co. Her family in Boston includes architect A Merrill Bowser, Thayer & Bowser, and a sister with Resilia Shoe Co.
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West Adams Street
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Haverhill Boy Drowns in Merrimac River Accident
Eight year old Roland Gilmartin, son of John Gilmartin, drowned in the Merrimac River after slipping from a rowboat while attempting to board a yacht. His body was recovered but life could not be saved.
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Roland Gilmartin
John Gilmartin
Merrimac
Jack Root Not Dead After Bout With Gardner
Utah report that Jack Root died from last night’s fight with George Gardner is false. Both fighters were seen around Salt Lake City today, seemingly unharmed after the match.
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Utah
Jack Root
George Gardner
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