Weyhing Delivers as Louisville Sparks Rally in Ninth
In a tense ninth inning, Collins misplays a slow ball allowing Duffy to reach on a four-base disturbance. Shugart corrals a double play chance, Nash is out, and Dolan belts a long hit as Clarke advances to second. The crowd holds as Wright captures the final out. score remains unresolved.
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Collins
Duffy
McCarthy
Shugart
Nash
O’brien
Louisville
Dolan
Clarke
Tucker
Spies
Long
Boston
Bannon
Ryan
Wright
Rtr
A. E. AB
Nee
Warner
Aee
Weyhing
Prva
Vee
Weyhing Long
Nashy Dolan Jnlins
Brien
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
McDermott
Taylor
Hemann
Lowe
Gettinger
Jack Ryan
Juong
Boston Defeats Louisville In Close Baseball Clash
In a tense game Boston edged Louisville 6 to 5 after a late rally, with Weyhing pitching for Louisville and Dolan handling Boston on the mound. Key plays included Spies three-bagger driving in three runs and Collins sparking Boston with timely hits despite three errors that fueled Louisville scoring.
Cleveland Surges to Victory as Umpire ODay Rules Chilly Game
In Washington, Cleveland won 11 runs to 7 after umpire ODay ordered play in the eighth inning despite fading light. The score stood 7-4 Washington at the top of the inning, then Cleveland rallied for four runs. ODay was escorted from the field by police as the crowd surged after the late call. Attendance 2100. Hits Cleveland 8 Washington 13. Errors Cleveland 3 Washington 8. Batteries Young Wilson OConnor Mercer McGuire.
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Washington
Cleveland
O’day
Washingtons
O'Day
Young
Wilson
O’connor
Mercer
McGuire
Baltimore Beats Chicago in Low Scoring Baseball Game
Baltimore shut out Chicago 3 to 0 as McMahon pitched superbly allowing only three hits. Baltimore totaled 12 hits with strong play in seven innings. Umpire Burnham impressed on the home grounds in front of about 6,300 fans.
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Baltimore
Chicagos
Baltimores
McMahon
Burnham
Cincinnati Reds Shut Out Philadelphia With 9 Runs
Cincinnati played error free and hit on cue to score nine in Philadelphia. Rhines walked two, gave up a base on balls and was replaced by Parrott after the conclusion of which he retired. Attendance 5400. The final score Philadelphia 18 Cincinnati 9. Er Parrott and Vaughn. Carsey and Clements.
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Philadelphia
Cincinnatis
Cincinnati
Rhinos
Rhines
Parrott
Er- Parrott
Vaughn
Carsey and
Clements
Brooklyn Triumphs Over Pittsburg In Extra Innings
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 7 to 5 in New York after a sixth inning surge enabled by defensive errors. Abbey struggled early but settled, while Hart allowed most of Brooklyn’s late runs. Attendance reported at 2,200 as Brooklyn capitalized on miscues to clinch victory.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
N. Y
Pitttburgs
Brooklyns
Hart
Abbey
Hite
Errors
Grim
Merritt
New YorkNabs Narrow Win Over St Louis in Seven
New York beat St Louis 3 to 2 as they loaded the seventh with two singles a double and a triple off Breitenstein scoring three earned runs. Rusie pitched well allowing four hits while Stafford’s running catch in the final inning helped secure the victory for New York.
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New York
ST. Louis
New Yorks
Breitenstein
Rusie
Stafford
Rusie and Farrell
Breitenstein and Peitz
Bangor Falls to Fall River in Exhibition Game
In Bangor Maine on August 20 Fall River defeated Bangor 4 to 3 at the fair grounds. Bangor struggled at bat against Klobedanz and showed uneven fielding. Falls River had 10 hits to Bangor eight with two errors to six. Batteries were Klobedanz Rollins for Fall River and Gildea Hayes for Bangor.
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Bangor
Fall River
Fair Grounds
Klobedanz
Rollins
Gildea
Hayes
Pawtucket Edge Portland In Ninth Inning Rally
Pawtucket faced a stubborn Portland club in a rough nine inning tilt, pulling ahead in the final inning after a flurry of hits and miscues. Lee and Yeager fielded for Pawtucket with Yerrick and Ter en behind Portland, as errors and timely hits shaped a 7 to 6 road win for Pawtucket.
Augusta Earns 6-4 Win Over New Bedford in Five Innings
Augusta captured a 6-4 victory over New Bedford in five innings as five straight hits produced four earned runs. Dilworth scattered hits while New Bedford struggled with runners on base. Base hits favored New Bedford, 12 to 7, with errors by New Bedford and key battery pairings of Dilworth Butler and Whittrock Sharp.
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Augusta
Dilworth
New Bedford
Butler
Whittrock
Sharp
Lewiston Triumph Over Brockton in Ragged Tilt
Timely hitting carried Lewiston to victory as Brockton erred repeatedly in a ragged game. Final score Lewiston 12 Brockton 11. Lewiston had 10 hits to Brockton's 13 and miscues numbered four to nine. Williams, McCarthy and Rupert formed Lewiston battery against Kor Wan and Shea for Brockton.
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Lewiston
Brockton
Williams
McCarthy
Rupert
Kor- Wan
Shea
Spring fields triumph aided by sharp pitching
Providence Aug 2 The Spring fields won the game behind superb pitching, securing a decisive victory as the staff limited opponents to few runs and delivered key outs. The win reflects strong mound work and clutch performances from the bullpen.
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Providence
Springfields
Springfield Defeats Providence In Low-Scoring Baseball Game
Heavy clouds hung over the grounds as Providence batsmen struggled to connect with Lovett’s slower delivery. Springfield built a 6 run total behind a Callahan homer and timely hits, with Gilbert tying the score on a homer and Lynch adding a two-base hit and steal. The winner benefited from wild throws and careful base running, finishing 10 hits to 5 for Springfield and 2 errors apiece.
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Callahan
Providence
Shannon
Lovett
Gilbert
Lynch
McAuley
Springfield
Scheffler
Rochester and Buffalo Burlesque Game Delights Crowd
Rochester and Buffalo played a burlesque game in Rochester with amateur Oldfield replacing Crane. Keenan hit a home run as Buffalo fielded well and Rochester struggled early before scoring in bursts. Free admission drew over 3000 fans. final hits were Buffalo 15 Rochester 11 with several errors.
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Rochester
N. Y
Buffalo
Crane
Oldfield
Wadsworth
Rochesters
Keenan
BOR AG
Odin Xissees
Urquhart
Wilkesbarre Wins Final Scranton Series Game
Wilkesbarre defeated Scranton 6 to 2 in the final game of the Wilkesbarre Scranton series. Keenan pitched well with strong infield support, Earle hit a home run, and attendance exceeded 100. Wilkesbarre won two of the sixteen meetings, capping a decade of dominance.
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Wilkesbarre
Penn
Scranton
Keenan
Wilkesbarres
Earle
Wente
Meany
Schriver
Baseball Notes Highlight Key Players And Trades
Weyhing remains a durable pitcher, McMahon of Baltimore tops the list, and Chicago’s offense faltered with only three singles. The $1000 draft fee from the Western league shapes rosters this year, while Jimmy McAleer may retire after buying his mother a $5500 home in Youngstown. Hogreiver centers for Indianapolis and leads batting, Latham starts at first for Cinoles, and St. Louis may release several players as Boston eyes third place with Stivitts starting for the Red Sox at 3 30 with McDermott for the visitors.
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Weyhing
McMahon
Baltimore
Chicago
Jimmy McAleer
McAleer
Youngstown
Hogreiver
Indianapolis
Latham
Cinoles
St. Louis
Boston
Louisville
Stivitts
McDermott
Irish Champion Breaks World Record at Six Feet Four and a Half
Dublin reports J M Ryan the Irish champion cleared 6 feet 4 12 inches in athletic sports at Tipperary, now recognized as the world record. A prior claim by Jack Fitzpatrick at Oak Island is discredited due to condition issues, keeping Ryan as the valid record holder.
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Dublin
Tipperary
J. M. Ryan
Jack Fitzpatrick
Oak Island
Tacks Disrupt Bridgeport WheelmenRace Route
Local wheelmen in Bridgeport complain about residents of Stratford Milford Fairfield and Southport who scattered large tacks on roadways last Sunday puncturing tires of many bicycles. The riders say the tactic targets wheelmen to curb sidewalk riding, and in Southport the main road reportedly contained bushels of tacks. Wheelmen have consulted counsel.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Stratford
Milford
Fairfield
Southport
Bluff Point Canoe Races at American Canoe Association Meet
At Bluff Point New York on August 20, participants in the alternate paddling and sailing event raced a half mile legs with winds west light but steady. Cragg led early in paddle rounds and later captained the final sailing despite Gray briefly holding a late advantage. Finalization hinges on the sailing record season with Gray favored over Stewart and Sparrow in a closely watched standings race.
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Bulwegga Canoe Club
Fort Henry
N. Y
J. W. Sparrow
Canoe Eel
Toronto Canoe Club
Toronto
Ont
Howard Gray
Canoe Wasp
Vesper B. C
Lowell
Mass
J. B. Stewart
Canoe
Aziz
Irondequoit C. C
Rochester
H. W. Tredway
Carillon C. C
Ticonderoga
Gray
Cragg
Tredway
Stewart
Sparrow
Buffalo track to close and be sold for lots
Buffalo New York August 20 The Buffalo driving track the mother track of the grand circuit which closed its thirtieth annual meeting last week will be closed and pass out of existence as a race track The exact disposition of the grounds is not yet decided but it is likely they will be cut up into lots and sold
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Buffatla
N. Y
Buffalo
Eldora wins 2:23 trot at Saugus meet
At Old Franklin Park August meeting, Eldora overcomes a strong field in the 2:23 class with Parberry second and Captain White close behind. In the 2:07 pace Guinette dominates early, Jewell edges past to win the final heat, and Skilful wins the mud-bound event amid slow times as future races set for tomorrow.
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Saugus
Old Franklin Park
Guinette
Vassar
Matt Demorest
Riplet
Eldora
D. L
Parberry
Captain White
Scarlet Wilkes
New England
CANNOT FIGHT IN NEW YORK OFFICIALS NIX LATE TOURNAMENT
The proposed boxing tournament at the Academy of Music in New York tonight is canceled after managers Davies and O Rourke met Acting Chief Conlin. They feared arrests if slugging occurred following last night's exhibition that ended with the arrests of George Dixon Mike Leonard and the two managers.
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New York
Academy of Music
Parson Davies
Tom O’rourke
Conlin
George Dixon
Mike Leonard
O’rourke
Davies
Results at Saratoga horse races listed by race
First race Kibrona won with Argentina second and Sky Blue third in 66 seconds for four and a half furlongs. Second race Lookout first Semper Lex second Navaho e third time 1 57. Third race Sir Excess first rants gs second Pepper third. Fourth race Runaway first Merry Monarch second Ingomar third time 1 03. Fifth race steeplechase Kilkenny first Southerner second Marcus third time 3 63.
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Kibrona
Argentina
Sky Blue
Lookout
Semper Lex
Navahoe
Sir Excess
Pepper
Merry Monarch
Ingomar
Kilkenny
Southerner
Marcus
Results at Aqueduct headline style recounts
Results from Aqueduct racing recount Buc caneer winning the first race over Conne maugh with a time of 1 04 2. Inquirendo takes the second race over de. Fourth race Gascanittan secures the place, details show a busy card with minor spelling issues in names.
Valley First King T Second Heretic Third
In the first race Valley wins ahead of King T and Heretic with a time of 1 16 1 4. The fifth race covers one mile and finishes with Ab ingdon first Lulu T second. The time noted is 1 44 1xth. The 1xth race over one and one half miles sees Tom Moore first Harry Alonzo second Baroness third with a time of 2 39 3 4.
First race yields Windgal in 1st place at 6 1/2 furlongs
Windgal wins the opener over Duke of Fife and Bolivar as first through third in 1 minute 27 and 12 seconds. Second race goes to Affinity at a half mile with Rapids second and time not recorded. Third race seven-eighths goes to LA By with Dart second and Avon third. Fourth race extended to 1 1/16 miles Ataman first Odd Stocks second Brenston third in 1 minute 50 and 4. fifth race four and a half furlongs Jim McLaughlin first Craftsman second Ike S third with 56 and 1/4 seconds. Sixth race four and one half furlon Eclipse Jr first Finnwater second Jersey third in 55 and 48 seconds.
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Windgal
Duke of Fife
Bolivar
Affinity
Rapids
LA By
Dart
Avon
Ataman
Odd Stocks
Brenston
Jim McLaughlin
Craftsman
Ike S
Furlon Eclipse, Jr
Finnwater
Jersey
Opening Day at Androscoggin County Fair Shows Record Attendance
Livermore Falls opening day draws large crowds at Evergreen Park as exhibitions across all departments set record highs. Notable acts include Andrew K. Dyer the second fastest bicycle rider in the state with a 1:07 1 2 half mile, and Regal Nelson shown on the stretches in 2:09. Several classes feature top finishers and prize winners amid breezy, favorable weather.
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Livermore Falls
Androscoggin
Evergreen Park
Andrew K. Dyer
Regal Nelson
Nelson
Fel
B. G
A. J. la
Queen Wilkes
Renee: Nichols
Bik. S
Victor Palentine
Saumnpssens
Leol . m
Woodbury
Boxing Gossip Reports Leonard's Poor Show in New York
The piece criticizes Mike Leonard for a subpar exhibition at the Academy of Music New York on Monday night branding him not a real boxer and calling for his blacklist. It notes George Dixon's exhibition and outlines other boxing plans and upcoming matches with details on trainers venues and ticket info.
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Mike Leonard
Academy of Music
New York
Metropolis
Parson Davies
Tom O’rourke
Leonard
George Dixon
Leonhard
Joe Elms
Jack Mcheck
Mcheck
Leslie Pearce
Robinson Cottage
Revere Beach
Jack Falvey
Providence
Gladstone
Lowell
Falvey
Cottage City
Boston
George W. Tuohey
Aldencourt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Green and Ninth Streets
Philadelphia
Bend
N. J
Armory
Brophy
St. Stephen’s
D. K. Brophy
North Street
John Fleming
National Sporting Club of London
Creedon-Craig
Tom Tracey
Dick Burge
Fleming
National Sporting Club
Doyle
Suffolk Athletic Club
James R. Doyle
Crescent Boat Club
New England
Michael O’haire
Reed Street
Cambridge
John Cahill
Don Hardigan
Waltham
Ike McArthur
Eddie Quieve
West End
James Byrne
Byrne
Joe Sylvester
Allie Alpert
North End
Frank
Brockton
Johnny Griffin
Nelson Cottage
Surfside
Nantasket Beach
Professor Robertson
Billy Conley
Griffin
Dixon
Eliot
J. Sevo
Mr. Derber
Sevo
ROB
Salem Road Race Entries and Track Championship Plans
Salem reports 110 riders listed for the Salem Associated Cycle Dealers event with riders like A S French and W G French among entrants. The piece details handicaps, prizes, and a forthcoming A C C track championship plan for Sept 21, with five and ten mile events, venues under consideration, and extensive prize lists.
Porter relay race delayed to next Tuesday
The Porter relay race, announced to start yesterday, will not begin until next Tuesday due to a notice error that read next Tuesday and arrived on Monday. At Pequot Cycle Club’s last regular meeting, held August 1, the group discussed club matters.
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Pequot Cycle Club
Unknown guest under scrutiny after Victoria Hotel robbery
Investigators examining the Victoria Hotel robbery of Penn Mutual Life Insurance guests identify a single overdressed man as a prime suspect. The man appeared among guests during the Aug banquet, vanished late night, and has not been found, with valuable diamond jewelry and money missing.
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Hotel Victoria
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
Tuen
Society gala in Newport with Alva Vanderbilt present
Eastbourne Lodge hosted a lavish Newport social with about 150 guests including the Astors Vanderbilts and Belmonts. Mrs Alva Vanderbilt attended, countering claims she would not join mixed society. Supper at midnight led to a cotillon at 1 AM with Arch Harry Whitehouse and Miss Vanderbilt among revelers.
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Newport
R. IL
Eastbourn Lodge
Hugh Frits Whitehouse
Astors
Alva Vanderbilt
Arch Harry Whitehouse
Miss Vanderbilt
Cornelius
Dixon Out On Bail In Prize Fight Case
Champion George Dixon and four others were arraigned in Yorkville Police Court on a charge of participating and abetting a prize fight at the Academy of Music. Magistrate Kudlich adjourned to tomorrow for more evidence. Dixon’s lawyer argued it was a purely scientific bout with six ounce gloves and no knockout plan. Bail set at 500 dollars.
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New York
George Dixon
Mike Leonard
Patsch Davies
Tom O’rourke
Joel Jordan
Yorkville
Kudlich
Academy of Music
Clarence
Sullivan-Greenfield
Madison Square Garden
Kudlick
South Boston Yacht Club preps illumination hop event
The South Boston club plans a big illumination and hop at the club house next Saturday night. Today the second series of special races sails at Winthrop starting 1 pm over an eight mile course under a three hour limit. Prizes include the Rossmore punch bowl and Bye cigar cup, awarded to repeat winners. The Gleaner won the August 10 race with Rex second, and if repeated they will claim the prizes. Only boats from the open regatta may race.
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Salem Associated Cycle Dealers
A. S. French
W. G. French
McDuffée and Peabody
E. A. McDuffee
Hugh Robson
E. O. Peabody
A. H. Barnett
J. H. Barnett
L. N. Walleston
A. J. Hammond
E. H. Parsons
W. H. M. Greenhill
W. Anderson
E. J. Whitney
A. McLean
T. T. MecNicholl
H.thorne
C. A. Baker
W. F. Frazer
F. J. Reid
J. A. Wood
J. H. Peterson
F. Parker
A. J. Langford
L. Farrar
H. J. Pete
G. BE. Fay
Hall
J.F. Callahan
B. Halliday
E. P. Carlin
F. R. Harper
A. T. Berry
F. E. Handy
H. H. Farnham
V. Swantee
W. A. Full
George Fitzmeyer
W. M. Moore
J. Sheehan
F. A. Morrill
C. F. Fish
L. J., Greeley
W. A. Staples
H. P. Farnham
G. F. Lewis
E. J. Boylé
Sawyer
B. E. Shannon
L. J. Solari
O. Sinclair
Tohn Donovan
J. G. Butman
R. J. McCarthny
A. C. Cl
Boston
Fred S. McCausland
A. C
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Glenmere
Lynn
Claas
Readville
Eclipse Bicycle
M. J. Riley
Chesterfield Street
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Nahant
Ralph Guillon
Garden City
New Hampshire
Lowell
Tyng’s Island
Pearl Opera Glass
Ohly
Sraith & Wesson
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Friders
Columbia
C. W. King
Meriden, Conn
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Winthrop
Harry P. Morrissey
Frank P. Norton
Gleaner
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