Pirates Edge Boston In Ninth Inning Duel At South End
Knights Templars Day drew Western commanderies to the South End grounds as Pittsburg defeated Boston in a hard fought ninth inning. Tink Hawley pitched masterfully for the Pirates, holding Boston to two hits until the ninth when Clingman and Genius miscues allowed Tucker to score the winning run. Nichols battled Boston but Hawley and Hawley’s wildness gave the Pirates chances, with Duffy and Long producing key hits and Hart to pitch for Pittsburg next.
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Knights Templars
South End Grounds
Boston
Pirates
Tink” Hawley
Pittsburg
Clingman
Genius
Nichols
Tucker
Pittsburghs
Templars
Knights
Hawsey
Billy Merritt
Hawley
Merritt
Donovan
Smith
Jake Beckley
Duffy
Tenney
Lowe
Long
Bostons
McCarthy
Stenzel
Mac
Bannon
Ganzel
Elmer Smith
Elmer
McDonald
Samson
Wecenters
Hae Tee Cvan
Short
Hart
Stivetts
Primrose & West
Atendance
Boxinc and Jessons Lead Strong Rpgehen Effort
Boxinc and Jessons emerge as top contributors in Rpgehen, driving a bold effort with steady teamwork. The pair spearheaded key plays, supported by a cohesive lineup, as the project aims for a decisive breakthrough.
Cincinnati Beats Baltimore In High-Scoring Game
Cincinnati defeated Baltimore with a 12 to 4 score as Rhines pitched five innings, Hemming allowed twelve bases on hits before Clarkson finished. Cincinnati had 16 hits to Baltimore’s 15, with errors 2 to 1. Attendance reached about 3000.
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Baltimore
Rhinos
Hemming
Clarkson
Cincinnati
Rhines and
Vaughn
Clarkson and Clark
New Yorks Take Eleventh Win Of Series Over St Louis
In New Yorks 9 to 2 victory over St Louis, Clarke held the visitors to poor hits with men on base while Breit enstein struggled. New York scored five runs in the seventh to seal the game as Quinn’s wild throw enabled three runs. Attendance reported at 1500. Batteries: Breitenstein and Farrell for St Louis.
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New York
New Yorks
St. Louis
Clarke
Breitenstein
Quinn
Isesass
Batteries
Farrell
Eitz
Brooklyn Wins Ninth Straight, Closes Gap on Lead
Brooklyn beat Louisville 7 to 0 in a game at Brooklyn. Brooklyn scored six hits in the sixth and seventh innings off Weyhing, adding five runs, four earned. Attendance was about 1,700. Kennedy and Dailey composed the battery for Brooklyn with Weyhing and Warner for Louisville.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Foutz
Colonels
Weyhing
Louisville
Kennedy
Dailey
Warner
Philadelphia Defeats Cleveland in Strong All Around Play
Philadelphia won against Cleveland 6 to 1 after a four-hit first inning and three costly Cleveland errors. Taylor pitched magnificently, followed by Young after the opening inning. Clements homered as 6,842 fans watched. Hits were 12 for Philadelphia and 8 for Cleveland. errors 2 and 7. Batteries were Taylor and Clements for Philadelphia, Young and O Connor for Cleveland.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Taylor
Young
Clements
O’connor
Washington and Chicago Tie In Darkened Finish
Washington and Chicago battled to a draw as darkness halted play in the ninth inning. Anson had Chicago up in the ninth, but the field was too dim to continue, forcing a revert to the eighth. Wilmott Lange and Kittridge homered for Chicago. attendance 1600. final score no clear winner.
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Washington
Anson
Chicago
Wilmot
Lange
Kittridge
Mercer
McGuire
Griffith
Lewiston Beats Fall River on Errorless Fielding
Fall River batted McCarthy hard but Lewiston’s flawless defense kept them in the game. Timely hits by Regan and Rupert, aided by Fall River errors, gave Lewiston the victory. Lewiston 0 1 2 0 3 0 2 1 0. Fall River 0 2 0 0 0 0 2 0 2. Hits Lewiston 11, Fall River 16. Errors Fall River 6. Batteries McCarthy Rupert Lincoln Rollins.
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Lewiston
Fall River
McCarthy
Reagan
Rupert
Lincoln
Rollins
Bangor versus Brockton baseball game report
Bangor and Brockton played a loosely staged contest with strong pitching and notable fielding. The final score was 9 to 4 in favor of Brockton, with Gildea and Hayes opposing Korwan and Shea. Hits were 11 for Bangor and 15 for Brockton. errors 6 and 7 respectively.
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Bangor
Brockton
Gildea
Hayes
Korwan
Shea
New Bedford Beats Portland On Late Start
NEW BEDFORD 5, PORTLAND 2. Portland and New Bedford opened today with two games planned but only three and a half innings of the second were played due to New Bedford leaving to catch a train. New Bedford led in the fourth and held on for the 6 to 2 win as Day and Sharp partnered with Killeen and Goodhart in the batteries. Base hits favored New Bedford 9 to 3 with 3 errors for Portland and 1 for New Bedford.
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Portland
New Bedford
Killeen and Goodhart
Pawtucket Beats Augusta In Batting Heavy Exhibition
Pawtucket 15 Augusta 9 in a one sided game as Pawtucket's heavy hitting led the way. Er rors 6 for both sides, base hits 17 for Pawtucket and 9 for Augusta. Meakin Yeager Dilworth Butler were the battery pairings.
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Augusta
Pawtucket
Augusta Okck
Errors
Meakin
Providence Grays Batters Wiltkesbarre In Hectic Game
Providence defeated Wilkesbarre in a heavy batting contest. Lovett started for Providence and McAuley joined, while Betts pitched for Wilkesbarre with Wente catching. Providence totaled 29 hits to Wilkesbarre’s 12, aided by late errors and disputed umpiring by Doescher.
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Providence
Wilkesbarre
Betts
Grays
Lovett
Doescher
Wilkesbarres
Buffalo Beats Syracuse On Strong Bats And Errors
Buffalo out batted Syracuse as Loewe homered and doubled three times while Lampe received better support than Gannon. Loewe also hit a single and showed a solid day at the plate despite a rough day at short.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Syracuse
Lampe
Gannon
Loewe
Unclear Pitch Errors Mark Buffalo Syracuse Battery Pairings
Game notes show errors on throws for Buffalo and Syracuse with the score details listed. Batterymates Lampe Dowse and Gannon Hess are named, indicating defensive pairings.
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Buffalo
Syracuse
Lampe and Dowse
Gannon and Hess
Springfield Narrowly Beats Scranton in Error Filled Game
Springfield defeated Scranton by a narrow margin as fielding errors plagued both sides. Pitchers were touched for hits, with Springfield leading early before Scranton rallied, ending with a late batting streak that threatened a tie. Lynch made a fine catch in left. final line shows Springfield 15 hits to 14 for Scranton and 3 errors to 8. Batteries Gruber Leahy Meaney Schriv er.
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Springfield
Scranton
Lynch
Gruber
Leahy
Meaney
Schriver
Boxing Carnival Opens At West Newton Armory
At West Newton street armory a boxing carnival opens tonight led by a 25 round Dixon Griffin title bout at 128 pounds after a long weight dispute. Johnny Briggs faces Mike Doherty in a six round opener while Billy Henry and other locals draw attention.
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West Newton Street Armory
New Orleans
Corbett-Sullivan
Johnny Briggs
Waltham
Mike Doherty
Boston
George Dixon
Johnny Griffin
Braintree
Griffin
Dixon
Cribb
Tim McCarthy
Sullivan
Johnny McNamara
New England
Tommy Doherty
Cooper
Phil Smith
Roxbury
Young
Cohen
Dave Sullivan
Smith
Billy Henry
Boston Bantam
International chess masters tournament results at Brasses Institute
In Hastings on August 26 the sixteenth round produced wins by Gunsberg over Mason in a Scotch game after 35 moves, Steinitz over Albin in a Pag4 opening after 24, Tinsley over Bardeleben in a queen's gambit denied after 22, Pillsbury over Burn in a queen's gambit declined after 25, Tschigorin over Vergani in a Guico piano after 36, Marco and Schlieder drawing their petroff after 20, with Tarrasch over Blackburn in a French defense after 30, Lasker over Schiffers in a four knights game after 45, Teychmann over Meises in a Scotch after 53, and Walbrodt with Pollock plus Bird with Janowski drawing after 41 and 14 moves respectively.
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Hastings
Eng
Brassey’s Institute
Gunsberg
Mason
Steinitz
Albin
Tinsley
Bardeleben
Pillsbury
Burn
Tschigorin
Vergani
Marco
Schlieder
Petroff
Tarrasch
Blackburn
Lasker
Schiffers
Teychmann
Meises
Walbrodt
Pollock
Vienna
Bird
Janowski
Rooster Wins First Faxon Cup Race at Houghs Neck
The first of three Faxon cup sailing races was sailed at Houghs Neck in a steady south west breeze. Rooster led early, Swirl briefly took the lead near Sheep Island, and Onechee faded before Rooster reclaimed and finished first ahead of Swirl. Gismonda and Sphinx suffered gear damage. judges were Pettin gill, Saville, and Whiting.
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Quincy
Oatings
Hough’s Neck
Rooster
Onechee
Sheep Island
Swirl
Gismonda
Halyard Ring
Sphinx
C. F. Pettingill
G. G. Saville
J. S. Whiting
Polo Cup Match Ends As Reds Defeat Yellow Side
In Newport Rhode Island on August 26 the final polo match of three per side determined special cups. Reds led by I Townsend Burden Jr J M Waterbury and C Baldwin defeated Yellow with Moses Taylor L Waterbury and Reginald Brooks by 14 to 4.
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Newport
R. I
Reds
I. Townsend Burden, Jr
J. M. Waterbury
C. Baldwin
Moses Taylor
L. Waterbury
Reginald Brooks
Erne Stops Skelly Then Lavigne Handler Bout Taunts Title Chase
In Maspeth New York Frank Erne KOed Jack Skelly in 2 minutes 40 seconds of the seventh round at Empire Athletic Club. The featured 20 round 133 pound bout pitted Kid Lavigne of Saginaw against Jimmy Handler of Newark with both aiming for light welterweight prominence.
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Maspeth
L. I
Frank Erne
Jack Skelly
Brooklyn
Empire Athletic Club
Kid Lavigne
Saginaw
Jimmy Handler
Newark
Sam Fitzpatrick
New York
Sam Kelly
Staten Island
Sally Smith
Los Angeles
Handler
Jack Kenny
Fred Voight
Lavigne
Mad mother attacks with hatchet in Andover camp
In a morning attack at the Andover camp grounds, Mrs. Beard widow aged 26 attempted to kill her daughter Josie Beard a Boston public school teacher and Miss Jean Graffam with a hatchet. Graffam struck on the head and escaped. Graffam 20 a student at Oberlin College staying with the Beards. Josie Beard's exact Boston teaching status is uncertain.
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Old Orchard
Mr. Dennett
Mrs. Beard
Miss Graffam
Oberlin College
OSe000 Honored as Cottage Park Whist Party Hosts
Mr C E Osgood and Mr F W Allen, Boston businessmen staying at Cottage Park House Winthrop, hosted a complimentary whist party for summer associates. Prizes included a gold knife, silver razor strap, umbrella, and German Royal cards with Cottage Park 1895 engraving. Ladies won silver service, ormolu clock, vinaigrette, and Royal cards. A bouquet and diamond studs were presented to Mr Osgood, with thanks for his entertainment and leadership during the season.
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C. E. Osgood
F. W. Allen
Boston
Cottage Park House
Winthrop
Cottage Park
William Taylor
Osgood
Mr. Osgood
Valkyrie and Defender sailage near Newport and Sandy Hook
Yachts Valkyrie and Defender maneuver in New England waters as of Aug 26. Valkyrie anchors at Sandy Hook with Vigilant saluting. Defender sails from Bristol to Newport with rigging unfinished and three riggers kept aboard. Crew tensions noted amid near-exodus talk. Captain Haff resolves issues. Vigilant and Atalanta chase, Gould eyes potential clash. Defender expected to arrive next day with Horseshoe anchorage planned.
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Sandy Hook
Valkyrie
Lower Bay
Newport
R. I
Defender
Bristol
Wallace B. Flint
Hattie Palmer
Haff
George J. Gould
Atalanta
Vigilant
Tobin
Mrs Beard Arrested After Hatchet Attack in Innings
In Old Orchard Maine Chief J C Cousens swore out a warrant against Mrs R F Beard of Andover Massachusetts for assault with intent to kill after she struck sleeping daughter Josephine Beard and friend Miss Winona Graffam with a hatchet during a period of temporary insanity. Her demeanor remains calm though she now faces the serious charge and recalls tenderness for the two women.
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Old Orchard
J. C. Cousens
R. F. Beard
Andover
Mass
Josephine Beard
Boston
Winona FE. Graffam
Bicycle Workers Union Forms In New York Region
A new labor group will emerge from bicycle workers in New York and vicinity as Bicycle Union No 1 of Chicago appeals for aid. New York previously saw its first strike at a Rockaway factory over race tensions. Key riders like Br. C Bald lead the season’s points, with Gardiner, Cabanne close behind, while Tom Cooper climbs to strong finish prospects. The Rochester A C plans a national circuit race meet on Sept. 4 with multiple events and entries due Aug. 28.
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Bicycle Workers
New York
Bicycle Union No. 1
Chicago
Central Labor Union
Committee On Organization
Rockaway
The
New York Sun
Sterling Elliott
Br. C. Bald
Buffalo
Arthur Gardiner
L. D. Cabanne
Ted
Ey Murphy
Fred Titus
Tom Cooper
Cooper
McDonald
Coulter
Kiser
Bliss
Maddox
Sims
M. Scott
L. Callahan
Allen
E. C. Johnson
DeCardy
Rigby
Bird
Butler
Cass
C. R.knepe
Rochester A. C
Rochester, N. Y
Salem Train Victim Stephen Hyde Dies on Track
Stephen Hyde of Marblehead and tannery worker at Castle Hill Salem was struck by a freight train near the Salem depot and killed instantly. He was about 38, leaving a widow.
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Salem
Stephen Hyde
Marblehead
Jonathan Brown
Castle Hill
Hyde
Tremont Street Window Displays by F Vorenburg Co
Among the many tastefully decorated windows along Tremont street is that of F Vorenburg & Co the celebrated china dealers. Pale blue trimmings with various china souvenirs of places of deferent in Boston adorn the window and make magnificent display.
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Tremont Street
F.vorenburg & Co
Boston
New York New Haven Hartford Railroad Plans Boston Providence Excursion
On Friday August 30 the railroad arranges a Boston to Providence River resorts excursion. The train departs Park Square Boston at 9:00 a m and returns from Providence at 6:45 p m Rocky Point at 4:10 p m. Round trip fare is $1. Tickets go on sale three days in advance at No 3 Old State House and Park Square station. Tickets are strictly limited.
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New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Boston
Providence River Resorts
Park Square Station
Providence
Rocky Point
Old State House
Paupers Buried as Partners in Perfume Firm Death Mystery
Louis Hammond and his partner in a Maiden Lane perfume concern were buried in Mt. Hope after a death by own action at the American House. Witnesses say Hammond's reserved manner and missing funds reveal the motive. Papers dissolving their partnership were signed July 27 after Hammond left with his baggage.
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Louis Hammond
Mt. Hope
Mother Earth
Hammond
New York
No. 98
Maiden Lane
Bittmer
Embezzlement, elopement tied to double tragedy
A man embezzled funds from Hammond & Bittner on July 26 then withdrew July 27 while planning to marry Kathryn Sawyer. His bride to be, Mrs Sawyer, wrote of life weariness and sent a valise from Salem to Miss O'Donnell. Bittner refused to reveal the amount or bank details, citing business concerns. The couple were found dead. bodies photographed for identification by friends.
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Hammond & Bittner
Irving Bittner
Hammond
Bittner
Kathryn M. Sawyer
Indiana
Nebraska
Miss Sawyer
O’donnell
City Brevities: Local people injured in accidents
Thomas Gibbon of 33 Concord street fell from a wagon and broke his right leg, taken to City Hospital. Jerry Collins of 66 Shawmut avenue was knocked down by a bicycle rider injuring his knee. Eugene B. Rowe of 667 Shawmut avenue injured by an elevator in Moulton's care. Kate Clifford of 59 Baxter street fell fifteen feet fracturing her leg and is at City Hospital. An electric car and a grocery wagon collided on Hampden street injuring no one but damaging the wagon and injuring the horse. The horse and wagon belonged to Plunkett Bros. of Albany street, driven by Frank Crowley. car 287. Fire call Box 458 at 10:18 p m for 518 Rutherford avenue Charlestown. building owned by John Studley, occupied by Rufus McFarland. kerosene lamp caused the blaze. no damage.
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Thomas Gibbon
Concord Street
Jerry Collins
Shawmut Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Eugene 8. Rowe
Moulton
City Hospital
Kate Clifford
Baxter Street
Boston
Hampden Street
Eustis Street
Plunkett Bros
Albany Street
Frank Crowley
Rutherford Avenue
Charlestown
John Studley
Rufus McFarland
Frandulent Official Souvenir Warns Public
A notice declares two advertising men published a supposed official Labor Day Knights of Labor souvenir fraudulently soliciting money. It names Mr Sheridan as a publisher and warns that Boston Knights of Labor never authorized such publication or solicitations.
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Labor Day
Knights of Labor
Mr. Sheridan
Knights of Labor of Boston
Opening of Famous Hats at Jackson & Co.
Jackson and Co hatters at 126 Tremont street announce a grand opening this Thursday featuring new season hats including Dunlap and Co New York styles and the firm’s silk and derby hats. The shop also offers a notable line of ladies and gentlemen’s furs and is opposite Park Street Church, drawing daily crowds to window displays.
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Boston
Park Street Church
Tremont Street
Electric Engineers Debate Lighting and Heating Uses
At a regular meeting of the Electrical Engineers and Mechanics Association last evening a lecture and debate covered electric lighting heating appliances and the varied uses of electric currents. The recording secretary praised the electrical display and the work shown by the companies employing association members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electrical Engineers’ and Mechanics’ Association
Mullen Tops Welch in Nine Rounds at Lafayette Club
Bart Mullen of Woburn won a nine round decision over Mike Welch at the Lafayette Club on Haverhill street last evening. Mullen led throughout while Welch appeared heavy and out of condition. Johnny McCann and Jim Rogers boxed a five round draw with Donnie McDermott serving as referee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bart Mullen
Woburn
Mike Welch
Lafayette Club
Haverhill Street
Mullen
Johnny McCann
Jim Rogers
Donnie McDermott
Erne Stops Skelly in Seventh at Empire Athletic Club
In Maspeth L J on August 26 Frank Erne knocked out Jack Skelly of Brooklyn in 2 minutes 40 seconds of the seventh round at the Empire Athletic Club.
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Maspeth
L. J
Frank Erne
Jack Skelly
Brooklyn
Empire Athletic Club
Points of Interest in New England Travel Guide
The Boston and Maine system serves prominent towns including Salem Medford Concord Lexington Beverly Portsmouth and more. Northern New England offers healthful summer resorts with mountains lakes and beaches drawing many tourists. the railway network provides easy access to famed lake resorts Memphremagog Winnipesaukee Sunapee Champlain Rangeley Moosehead Bar Harbor and nearby Isles of Shoals. Tickets available at 214 Washington Street city ticket office and Union Station at reduced rates.
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New England
Boston & Maine
Memphremagog
Winnnipesaukee
Sunapee
Champlain
Rangeley
Moosehead
Bar Harbor
St. Stephen
St. Andrews
Isles of Shoals
Boston
City
Washington Street
Union Station
Immense rubberback turtle arrives at Halifax wharf
A giant rubberback turtle weighing about 800 pounds, among the largest seen in America, is exhibited at John R. Neil’s wharf. Caught after days of struggle by a fishing smack near Halifax, this species, native to the southern African coast, marks its first recorded appearance in American waters.
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John R. Neil
Halifax
Africa
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