Doves Defeat Cardinals 2–1 In Light Hitting Contest
Boston advances in the cellar battle by beating the Cardinals 2 to 1. Bill Sweeney drove in the first score with a homer and later tripled to set up Miller for the decisive run in the seventh. Mattern pitched well for St Louis but yielded in the ninth to Boston’s two timely triples.
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Boston
Sweeney
ST. Louis
Boston Doves
Cardinals
Bresnahan
Bill Sweeney
Miller
Mattern
Swat
Lake
Beck
Rariden
A. E
Collins
Erzog
Shean
S. F
Ellis
Mowrey
Koneteby
Tee
Evans
Caps
Oakes
Zacher
C. F
Retcher
Willis
Harmon
D.ss
Phelps Atewerere
Hulswitt
Ak Fae
Ase
Snes
Bt. Louis
Konetchy
Konetchby
Collires
Bresna
Uy Willis
St. S
Ty Boston
Amres—Eason
Johnstone
Pirates Beat Dodgers in 12 Innings
Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn in 12 innings with Byrne stealing home for the winning run. Outfielders shone as the two left fielders logged 17 putouts in a feature day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Penn
Ave
Brooklyn
Byrne
Chicago Defeats New York 6 to 1 in Big Rally
Hofman hit a homer while Zimmerman and Tinker added triples and a third inning single to spark Chicago past New York 6 to 1. The early rally broke a 1 1 tie as Chicago added two doubles and a single in the fifth. Doyle's first inning triple saved New York from a shutout.
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National
Chicago
Hofman
Zimmerman
Tinker
Wiltse
New York
Doyle
Phillies Hit Suggs and Defeat Cinci Easily
Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 7 to 2 as Suggs yielded seven runs in seven innings and Moren held the Reds in check after the third. Paskett Magee and Bates produced two base hits apiece while Moren struck out four and Benton three.
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Phillies
Suggs
Cinci
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Moren
McMillan
Paskett
Magee
Bates
Devin
Benton
Hoblitzell
Grant
Doom
Knabe
Bransfeld
Bransfield
Lobert
Egan
Titus
R. F
R. Beey
Doolan
Otseeee
Rk. BH
Bescher
Mitchell
R. Feeevees
Paskert
McLean
McMullan
Pwee Nnee
aMiller Ee
Wee Tees
Cleveland at Doston and other baseball matchups
National and regional games listed include Cleveland at Doston St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Chicago at New York and matches in Brooklyn at Pittsburg New England Lawrence at Fall River Lyne at Lowell Worcester at Haverhill Brockton at New Bedford with the phrasing indicating a schedule roundup.
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Clevland
Doston
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
Washington
Chicago
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New England
Lawrence
Fall River
Lyne
Lowell
Worcester
Haverhill
Brockton
New Bedford
New York Chicago Game Umpires Fined Twenty Five Dollars
National league President Lynch announced that umpires Klein and Kane were fined 25 dollars for mixing up towns. They were supposed to referee the New York Chicago game in Chicago but went to Pittsburg, forcing two players to act as umpires in Chicago.
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New York
Pres. Lynch
National League
Klein and
Kane
Chicago
Pittsburg
Charley Comiskey Offers No Excuses Amid Poor Showings
Charley Comiskey states there are no excuses for his team's bad performance yet says Brother John Dovey has no right to claim the same. The remark contrasts leadership styles within the same circle.
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Charley Comiskey
Charley
Brother John Dovey
Norwood to Host New England Championships This Season
Athletic followers learn Norwood press club supports a six lap track for the New England championships on Sept 10 with Tech Field and Wool Island Park previously used. The column also previews Sept 14 all arounds featuring Ellery Clark John Cody and South Boston A. C. stars and notes exhibition records by Dick Williams.
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Norwood
Boston
Frank Facey
Facey
Norwood Press Club
Tech Field
Wool Island Park
New
Johnny Mack Seeks Call Back Between Noon and One
Inquiry asks if Johnny Mack will contact the office today between 12 and 1. It also requests the tally of meetings between Young Loughrey and Quill and the outcomes of those encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Mack
Loughrey
Quill
Larned Defeats Bundy In Five-Set Tennis Showdown
In Newport Rhode Island on August 25 the veteran William A. Larned of Summit New Jersey defeated Thomas C. Bundy of Los Angeles California in a five set challenge match. Larned won 6-2 5-7 6-0 6-8 6-1 to defend his title against the young challenger Bundy.
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Newport
R R. I
West
William A. Larned
Summit
N. J
Thomas C. Bundy
Los Angeles
Cal
Firemen Beat Soldiers 9 to 6 Behind McDermott's Clutch Hit
Boston Fire Department defeats Fort Revere 9 6 at South End grounds. McDermott drives in three in the decisive fifth inning after Fort Revere led 4 1 entering the frame. Truesdale pitched well for Fort Revere, while Williamson and Meredith contributed on the mound for Boston. Goodwin made a highlight defensive play for Fort Revere.
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McDermott
Boston Fire Department
Fort Revere
South End Grounds
Truesdale
Goodwin
Fort Strong
Rafters
Hazek
Dermott
Stodgill
Dunn
Sterner
Im'd'mott
Williamson
Condon
Meredith
Jacobs
M’carthy
Hagek
Stevens
Pudeshaugh
O'Brien
M'Donoughr
Smith
Boston Fire Dept
McCarthy
J. McDermott
William
J. Hagek
McDern
Krueger Sold to Portland Team After Near Dove Move
Arthur Krueger, who nearly joined the Dove organization, has been sold to the Portland Oregon team amid ongoing player trade activity.
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Arthur Krueger
Portland, Ore
Larned Retains Title At National Lawn Tennis Meet
In a dramatic five set final William A. Larned of Summit New Jersey defeated Thomas C Bundy of Los Angeles California 6 2 5 7 6 8 6 0 6 8 to hold his championship amid a grueling schedule of seven matches. Bundy showed improving form but Larned exploited Bundy backhand weaknesses to clinch the decisive fifth set and preserve his title.
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Larned
Billy” Larned
Newport
Bundy
Bunday
Deuce
William A. Larned
Summit
N. J
Thomas C. Bunbe
Los Angeles
Cal
Eastern League results spill Rochester shuts out Providence
Rochester blanked Providence 9 to 0. Jersey City beat Toronto 5 to 3 in 11 innings. Newark defeated Montreal 5 to 2. Baltimore won 5 to 2 over Buffalo in Game 1 and 2 to 1 over Buffalo in Game 2. American All''N results show Toledo 5 Kansas City 4 called after 7 due to rain. Minneapolis 8 Columbus 2. Louisville 6 Milwaukee 2.
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Rochester
Providence
Jersey City
Toronto
Newark
Montreal
Baltimore
Buffalo
Toledo
Kansas City
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Conn League Scores From New Haven Hartford Holyoke Games
New Haven defeated Hartford 7 to 0 while Holyoke beat Bridgeport 2 to 1 and Northampton won 5 to 2 over Springfield in Conn league action.
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New Haven
Hartford
Holyoke
Bridgeport
Northampton
Springfield
Note for the Tourist About Washington Monument
A brief line notes the Washington Monument as a backdrop in geography scenes until figures Billy Sulli van and Charley Street appear as turning points.
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Washington Monument
Billy Sullivan
Charley Street
Minor Heir Sets World Pacing Record in Great Western Meet
In Galesburg Illinois on August 2 Minor Heir clocked 2 minutes in a special race to set a new world pacing record at the Great Western circuit harness meet. M L Hersy rode the winner defeating Hedgewood Bay. the 29 second quarter marked the race pace. Previous 2 00 1 2 was a joint record held by Minor Heir and Star Pointer. Breeder J B Ewing of Roseville Illinois sold the record breaker about two years ago for under 5000 dollars. he had bought it a year earlier for 45000 dollars from P C Isaacs of Johnstown Pennsylvania, via M H Savage of Minnesota.
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Loughrey
Quill
Philadelphia
Armory Club
Larry Gardner
Lynn
Larry
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Australia
Bill Lang
Cy Young
Cincinnati
Clark Griffith
Hans Wagner
John Ganzel
Hans
Jimmy Britt
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Frank Erie
Fort Erie
Penn
Gans
Colma
Nelson
Britt
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
Galesburg
Ill
Minor Heir
M. L. Hersey
Hedgewood Bay
J. B. Ewing
Roseville, II
P. C. Isaacs
Johnstown
M. H. Savage
Minnesota
Wind Stops Record Time at Empire City Track
On the third day of Grand Circuit racing at Empire City, a high wind kept times from breaking records. General H won the 2:09 trotting class in straight heats, Willy captured the 2:13 class trotting, and Ess H. Kay took unclear first money after a disputed run in the Beacon stakes. The meeting ends tomorrow with the Matron futurity stakes and Bonner Memorial trot.
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New York
Empire City
General H
Combineer
Teasel
Alice Roosevelt
Willy
H. A. Watterson
James Butler
Baron Whips
Ess H. Kay
Boxing Night Sparks Heated Debate At Armory Club
The Armory Club event draws intense fan heat and claims of bias toward Houck. Report cites Lewis as too clever to throw a fight while Houck shows strength. Langford plans a London bout with Burns and a possible match with Kaufman, with Delaney at the center of a betting dispute. Other notes mention Quill’s upcoming battle, new Los Angeles sparring rules, Ad Wolgast’s September bout, and several regional cards.
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Armory Club
Chicago
Lewis
Houck
Lancaster
Joe Woodman
Sam Langford
Kaufman and Johnson
William Delaney
Joseph
Joe
Langford
Kaufman
Delaney
Tommy Burns
London
Hugh McIntosh
McIntosh
Burns
Jack Johnson
Bob Edgren
Jeffries-Johnson
Tommy Quill
Young Loughrey
Quill
Leo Houck
Harry Lewis
Los Angeles
Ad Wolgast
Frankie White
Fon du Lac
Wis
Jack Caley
Eastport
Henry Hall
Tom Sawyer
Tom O'Rourke
Cyclone Johnny Thompson
Baseball G examples wanted by multiple clubs in state
Listings seek teams and players from various ages for semi pro and amateur baseball. West Roxbury A A and others offer half fare or half price travel. contact names and addresses provided in Boston area.
Infielder Seeks Semi-Pro Season Job
A skilled first baseman with minor league background seeks a spot for the remainder of the semi pro season. Contact H. Golden at 13 Revere Street, City, for tryout or signing details.
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H. Golden
Revere Street
City
Departure of J Bentley Seymour Leaves Question in Air
Another departure is that of J Bentley Seymour. It is asserted that J Bentley will not come back. Referred to the bookies.
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J. Bentley Seymour
J. Bentley
Bookies
Ramsdell to Explain Abroad Trip to A A U Officials
Tex Ramsdell the U P flyer will face questions from A A U officials on his recent trip to England. Joseph B Maccabe of East Boston, former A A U president, says he has evidence of Ramsdell racing with Walker despite claims the English body refused sanction. The English spirit of fair play is praised, and cross Atlantic rules are urged.
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Tex Ramsdell
U. of P
Joseph B. Maccabe
East Boston
Maccabe
England
Ramsdell
Walker
A. A.U
United States
Rickard Out of Plan for 12-City Baseball Tour
Tex Rickard withdraws from backing a proposed 12 city baseball talent tour after National Commission chairman August Herrmann stated Cincinnati players would require Rickard in the financing. Backers include E. V. Wilbren and Jefferson Livingston with D. A. Fletcher in charge. Leaders cited are Hughey Jennings and John J. McGraw, with umpires William Evans and Robert Emslie listed.
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Cincinnati
Tex Rickard
California
August Herrmann
National Commission
Rickard
D. A. Fletcher
E. V. Wilbren
Jefferson Livingston
Indianapolis
Hughey Jennings
Detroit
John J. McGraw
Giants
William Evans
Robert Emslie
North Dorchester A A 10 Mile Handicap Run at Paragon Park
The North Dorchester A A announces a 10 mile handicap at Paragon Park Nantasket on Saturday September 3 with five prizes led by a gold Waltham watch. Shoes for cross country required, course runs around the lagoon boards. Entry 50 cents closes with Herbert S Coles 121 Clifton Street Uphams Corner Dorchester Thursday September 1.
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North Dorchester A. A
Paragon Park
Nantasket
Herbert S. Coles
Clifton Street
Upham’s Corner
Dorchester
Dorchester Crescents Seek 16 17 Year Old Opponent
After cancellation the Crescents of Dorchester have no game for Saturday August 27 and seek a 16 17-year-old team in the state. Contact J A Dodd 88 Crescent avenue Dorchester.
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Crescents of
Dorchester
J. A. Dodd
Crescent Avenue
Want game tomorrow at home for Lynn tech school
The General Electric Technical School of Lynn has no game on Saturday August 27. They seek any 19-20 year old team in the state to play at home, with contact through G. H. Whitney, 60 Elm Street, Lynn.
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General Electric Technical School of
Lynn
G. H. Whitney
Elm Street
Someday Rookie Climbs Into Regular Pay Roll
A quiet note from the outfield barriers hints that a rookie could soon join the regular payroll, offering a diversion for fans following second division action.
Interest Wanes as AL Struggle Becomes Rassling Run-Up
The box office buzz fades as the American League race tightens into a rough tussle for runner-up honors. The tone suggests waning public interest amid a competitive, drawn-out chase without decisive momentum.
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Rassle
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