Boston Fans Rally To Top Brooklyn Nine In Thriller
Boston built a comeback win over Brooklyn as Jimmy Collins starred with splash plays and timely hitting. Sullivan and Duffy filled in as emergencies, while Nichols struggled on the mound for Boston amid injuries to Lees and Barry, yet the defense and base running sealed the victory.
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Duffy
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Lowe
Barry
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Lenewee
Crows
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Abefeat
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Jennings
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Jones
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Enney
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Keeler
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Farrell
Kitson
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Nichols Kelly Khien
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Ai raised by locals with swift, clean play
New York report notes a decisive performance by local players as a timely, fast game unfolded. The teams traded points with the locals gaining the edge as the match progressed, ending with a clear scoring advantage for the home squad.
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New York
Orks
Hiladelp
Notable Pro Hockey Roster Notes Highlight Weekend Games
In a busy stretch gap days, reports indicate solid form from key players including Kelley and Collins. Prolific performances by Hamilton and Hanson suggest managerial movements and possible lineup changes as teams push for pivotal Eastern League outcomes.
Fitzsimmons and Sharkey Ready for Big Fight Tonight
York Aug 23 Following weeks of talk the Fitzsimmons Sharkey light fight set at Seaside Athletic Club in Car Island will settle the supremacy between the former champion and the rugged challenger. Sharkey confident he can batter Fitzsimmons while the champion aims for a steady careful bout and a quick finish. Big bettors favor Fitzsimmons at 2 to 1 as both men promise a fast start and a knockout could come early.
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New York
Sharkey
Fitz
Rob Roy
York
Fitzsimmons
Bob
Fitzsimmons-Sharkey
Car Island
Bitasimmons
Bharkey
Fitzsimmons Sharkey Showdown Draws City Debate
Public wagers swirl around the Fitzsimmons versus Sharkey fight with bettors awaiting New York odds. Supporters praise Fitzsimmons as a good husband and fighter while Sharkey is praised for honesty and independence, with manager Waldron feeding updates from ringside to the Palace Theatre.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Bob
Fitzsimmons
Tom
Richard Irene Davis
O'Rourke
New York
Fiome
Sharkey
Fitssimmons
Waldron
Palace Theatre
Picnic Day Drawing Record Crowd at Oak Island Grove
Division 28 A H picnic day at Oak Island Grove drew Boston area athletes to a lively program. The 10 yard dash won in 11 seconds by M McNally, a 2 mile walk won by A D Me, and a three mile bicycle race won by T Keating. A mock football game between Chelsea Hmmets and Lynn Emeralds drew laughs.
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Revere
Oak Island Grove
Boston
M. McNally
Mae A
Hmmets
Chelsea
The
Emeralds of
Lynn
Rm Fegterens
M. Mullin
A. D. Meo
M. Clark
Econd Brees
T. Keatin Ting
Hevere
Fitzsimmons Aims for Championship Rematch with Jeffries
New York reports Robert Fitzsimmons states he is in line for a fight with Jeffries and plans to win. He predicts Sharpshooter or opponent will be unable to derail his bid to regain the title.
Benton to Be Featured in Rob Roy Tonight
The notice states B. H. Benton will be received and announced to the audience tonight as part of the Rob Roy program, signaling his expected appearance and introduction.
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B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Boxing Gossip and Notable Boxing Figures
A compiled note from James Carvin and Rob Roy discussing Mike Shallow accepting Gus Hickey’s challenge, Tom McCarthy and Tom Boles’ residence, untested fighters Colonel Sheehan Patsey Sheppard and Professor Bill Jordan, and age estimates for Professor Jordan and weights for Sharkey and Jeffries. Also memorials to Jes Hosmer and George, with recent New York boxing news and Sharkey’s cold.
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Mike Shallow
Gus Hickey
Cambridge
Tom McCarthy
Boston
Tom Boles
Charley Vis
Sheehan
Patsey Sheppard
Bill Jordan
Jordan
P Fesserley
Tom Earley
Sheppard
Patsey
Riordan
James Carvin
Hingham
Dan Maloney
William Faulcon
Lowell
Dixon and McGovern
Sharkey and Jeffries
Sharkey
Jeffries
Jes Hosmer
George
New York
B. H. II
Rob Roy
Oarsman Hosmer Dead After Long Illness
George H. Hosmer, famed oarsman and walker, died Wednesday at Carney Hospital after years of poor health. Born December 20, 1858 in Sudbury, he came to Boston young, began as a bundle boy, won a $200 race against John Brown in 1877, and later dominated walking events in New England. He also spent five seasons with the Dark Secret company, earning close to 12,000.
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George H. Hosmer
Carney Hospital
Hosmer
Sudbury
Boston
William Murray & Son
Charlestown
Charles River
John Brown
Worcester
Brown
New England
Readville Track Delivers Three Thrilling 2:14 Pace Races
Readville's grand circuit meet featured a 2:14 pace for a $2000 purse with seven heats, a 2:06 pace, and a 2:14 trot won in three straight by Georgena. John T. and Sidney Pointer battled through heats with John T. ultimately claiming the final win despite a fall by Sidney Pointer and fines for drivers. A large crowd saw Amiral Winola and other contenders, while Charlestown and Orient clubs staged a postrace cycle chase with Orient winning by a slim margin.
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Readville
Tenteen
Georgena
Slow racing at Holyoke park draws large crowd
Aug 23 Holyoke Sprite Park crowds swell for a slow paced card. The 2:18 trot sees faster bets but the top horses finish after five slow heats. Nellie Porter and Arius win their events as drivers change midmeet and purses total around 300 dollars.
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Holyoke
Sprite Park
Bome
Anhauser
Uncle Angus
Nellie Porter
Harry C
W. 8. Harrison
Jake” Stone
Arius
Golf at Yarmouthport Scots win medals in foursome event
In Yarmouthport on Aug 23 the Scotch foursome medal play saw R. C. Watson and C. B. Corey take the top prize, with C. L. Bremer and R. R. Freeman second. Corey won the medal in qualifying after ties. Myers and Freeman earned silver and bronze. Finals and consolation, 26 holes, set for tomorrow. mixed foursomes on Saturday.
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R. C. Watson
Astbrook
C. B. Corey
C. L. Bremer
R. R.freeman
Wollaston
Corey
Myers
Freeman
Cycle clubs stage varied races across city tracks
The Chelsea and Acton cycling clubs schedule their major meets. Chelsea hosts a large entry list at Franklin Park on Aug 25 with multiple handicaps, prizes including gold medals and racing wheels. Acton plans its half century ride on Sept 8 and its eighth annual meet at Combination Park Lahor e with five mile and two mile handicaps plus an obstacle race.
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Acton
Combination Park
Lahor E
Chelsea Cycle Club
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Pape Ye
Chelsea
Tethiae
Stinson
Burne Pierce
C Nplonan Ip
Cambridge
Buneon
Waller
Pierce
South Beaton
Columbia Roadsters
World of Sport Highlights: Chess Tours and Track Trials
Chess grandmasters Lee Pillsbury Schlechter Maroczy and Jane will tour Europe and America with public simultaneous displays. Halifax reports Ernest HeMfier and Charles Patterson will compete at the Boston regatta on Labor Day. Frank Stephen dominates Canadian sprints at 100 and 220 yards. Mt golf club championship qualifiers on Friday August 24. Final matches August 27. C Bee sets first prize pacing. William Kelley and James McLaughlin race 100 yards September 8 at Oxford fairgrounds for $100 purse. William Russell vs William MacDermott scheduled at Crompton Park Worcester for next Saturday.
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Schlechter
Maroczy
Jane
Europe
America
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Halifax
Ernest HeMfier
Charles Patterson
Boston
Frank Stephen
Rosie Ane
Rone
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Rochdale
James J. McLaughlin
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William Russell
William MacDermott
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