Californians Capture National Doubles Title at Newport Braves Rally
Cincinnati August 21 The Braves rallied in the ninth to win 4 3 over the Reds at Redland Field clinching the last game of the series. Perdue labored but with solid support from hubs and Sweeney the Braves pushed three runs across in the ninth after Kirke and Sweeney delivered key hits.
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Cincinnati
Bert Humphries
Braves
Redland Field
Hump
Jack Frill
Sweeney
Houser
Devlin
Bridwell
Kling
Perdue
Campbell
Kirke
Jay Kirke
Reds
Hub
Boston
Bill Sweeney
Frill
Bill
Phelan
Bescher
Jackson
Egan
Larry
Marsans
Piobrgiey
Sab
McLean
Humphries
Titus
Mitchell
Grant
Hoblitzer
Fason
Murphy Sued by Fire Chief Overcrowded Park
Chicago August 21 suit filed against Charles W Murphy president of the Chicago club of the National league for allowing West Side park to become overcrowded during the series with the New York Giants. Chief J C McDonnell of the fire bureau says aisles and exits were blocked. Fines range from 25 to 200 dollars for each violation.
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Chicago
Charles W. Murphy
National League
West Side
New York Giants
J. C. McDonnell
Bureau of Prevention of Fire
Brooklyn Club Announces Player Releases and Purchases
The Brooklyn club said it released pitcher Madden from a South Bend purchase to the Chicago National League club. It also purchased pitcher Williams from Nashville. Williams had pitched for Morristown in the Appalachian league.
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Brooklyn
WN. Y
Madden
South Bend
Chicago
Willams
Nashville
Williams
Morristown
McLoughlin and Bundy Capture National Doubles Title
Maurice E. McLoughlin of San Francisco and Thomas C. Bundy of Los Angeles defeated Raymond D. Little and Gustave F. Touchard of New York in four sets 3-6 6-2 6-1 7-5 at Newport to win the national doubles championship on the Casino courts.
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R. I
Maurice E. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Thomas C. Bundy
Los Angeles
Raymond D. Little
Gustave F. Touchard
New York
Grand Stand
Deuce
Bundy
Little
Touchard
Mcloughlin
Pacific Coast
Chicago
C. B
S. R. Neal
Dohertys
England
R. N. Williams
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
G. P. Gardner, Jr
N. W. Niles
Boston
G. M. Church
C.S. Cutting
W. M. Washburn
H. Johnson
Niles
Massachusetts
Seabright
Gardner
Church
C. S. Cutting
Washburn
H. C. Johnson
Thomas CC. Bundy
Raymond PD. Little
Allcomers
T. C. Bundy
W. Jt. Pato
R. N. Williams, Jr
Ae Biddle
C. KB. Herd
Pasadena
W. M. Hall
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Charlock
M. FE. McLoughlin
J. R. Montgomery
Trenton
Whiting Preston
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R. D. Little
R. Stevens
C. Cutting
K. H. Behr
W. D. Ward
S. Rogers
C. T. Porter
W. F. Johnson, Jr
Vy. Carpenter, Jr
A. S. Dabney
F. C. Inman
T. R. C. Seaver
S. Henshaw
Fitzgerald Sets Indoor 15 Mile World Record
In Tacoma on August 21 Jimmie Fitzgerald of Australia set a new indoor world best for 15 miles finishing in 1 hour 21 minutes 45 15 seconds. Victor Norman of Seattle dropped out in the 11th mile as Fitzgerald surged ahead, breaking the previous mark of 1 hour 22 minutes 56 seconds held by Fred Appleby of England since 1909 in Winnipeg.
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Tacoma
Wash
Jimmie Fitzgerald
Victor Norman
Seattle
Norman
T Fitzgerald
Fred Appleby
England
Winnipeg
Rumors and Rivalries Foam Ahead in Boxing Circuit
The column previews next week’s Britton vs Murphy bout at the Arena and notes critics call the Chicago fighter a tapper. It mentions threats of violence among boxers, looming McMahon bouts, and jetting purses, plus rumors around Jeanette, McFarland, Wolgast, and other notable names.
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Britton
Murphy
Chicago
Plan Boxing At Olympics
New York Aug 21 Amateur boxing will gain world wide recognition by joining the Olympic programme at all future games. Secretary Charles Harvey of the New York State Athletic Commission reported from Stockholm that Baron Pierre de Coubertin promised boxing would be included everywhere except where forbidden by law.
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New York
Charles Harvey
New York State Athletic Commission
Harvey
Stockholm
Barron Pierre de Coubertin
International Olympic Committee
Polski Grappples M Grath Tonight at Grand Opera House
Wrestling returns to Boston with a main event between Jack Mc Grath the Irish giant and Polski the big Finlander at the Grand Opera House under George Tuohey. Strangle and toe holds are barred as fans anticipate a major winter bout.
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Grand Opera House
George Tuohey
Jack Mc Grath
Polski
Boston
Umpires Brennan and Owens Injured After Game
Bill Brennan on crutches and Clarence Owens with chest injuries were treated at St. John’s Hospital after a rough incident following a game. Doctors reported knee tendon damage in Brennan and a torn rib cartilage in Owens, though no fractures. The pair left the hospital against doctors’ wishes, then went to a nearby moving picture venue. Johnstone and Emslie led the day’s game.
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Kirke
Jackson
Eason
Johnstone
Pittsburg
Brennan
Owens
Bill Rariden
Bedford
Ind
Boston
Kling
Bill Brennan
Clarence
Brick) Owens
Seventh Avenue
St. John’s Hospital
Berg
Pittsburg Club
Forbes Field
Emslie
Martin Sheridan Gravely Ill After Mastoiditis Diagnosis
Martin Sheridan, famed athlete and retired giant police officer, is gravely ill at his home with mastoiditis. An operation has been decided upon. Sheridan gained fame as a heroic figure in the 1908 Olympic Games. The King of Greece reportedly admired the athlete.
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New York
Martin Sheridan
Sheridan
Greece
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