National League Matchups Preview
National League games feature Boston at Pittsburg New York visiting Chicago Brooklyn at Cleveland Washington vs Louisville Philadelphia traveling to Cincinnati and Baltimore at St Louis with teams aiming for key wins.
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Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
New York
Cleveland
Louisville
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Local Abbreviated Athletics Card of City Matches
Several early 1900s matches listed with teams and venues around Boston area. The card shows Carters of Franklin at Norwood, Emeralds versus South Ends in Lowell, and multiple A A clubs facing rivals at venues like Somerville Y M C A grounds and Franklin Field.
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Carters
Franklin
Norwood
East Douglass
Webster
Walpole A. A
Sharon
A. A
North
Somerville Y. M. c. A
Richfields
Roxburys
South End
Fast Boston
Charlestown
Franklin Field
Eliots
Boston
Dorchester
Brighton Y. M. C. A
Newton Upper Falls
Chicago Falls 3-2 as Boston Edges Cubs in Ninth Inning
Chicago ends a 14 game schedule with five wins after a 3 to 2 loss to Boston. Nichols pitches well but receives little run support while Boston capitalizes on two Chicago errors. Stahl and Collins spark Boston with timely hits as Dahlen provokes double plays and Donahue's baserunners create the decisive chances in the later innings.
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Chicago
Nichols
Thornton
Boston
Stahl
Duffy
Ryan
Hamilton
Dahlen
Yeager
Collins
Lange
Bergen
Lowe
McCormick
Everett
Green
Donahue
Long
Fiy
Tim
Unclear game report with scattered baseball scoring
Fragmentary box score notes show Boston, two-base hit by Nichols, double plays by Dahlen and Everett and Collins, strikeouts by Thornton and Nichols, first base on balls to Nichols, umpires O Day and McDonald. Details incomplete and ambiguous.
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Cagé
Boston
Nichols
Dahlen
Connor
Everett
Everettee
Collins
Thornton
O’day
McDonald
Brooklyn
TNCAY
Pittsburg
Eres
Ciopig
Cari Eeeuesesieges
O'Brien
Padden
Eeesee Ee
Bowerman
Ely
Hart
O’brien
Jones
Sheckard
Shindle
Hallman
Magoon
Lachance
Kennedy
Lynch and Andrews
Cincinnati
R. McBride
le Beckle
Smith
McPhee
Miller
Irwin
Corcoran
Peitz
Seers
Baltimore AB
McGraw
Keeler
Jennings
McGann
Holmes
Demontreville
Eeee
Robinson
Rocies
McJames
Naps
Hill
Nops
Gaffney and Brown
Louisville AB
Hoy
Fee Eeeeves Tevareere
Dexter
Philadelphia
E. Cooley
Douglass
Lajote
Iekr
Lander
Murphy
Cross
Orth
Chicago
Louisville
Oh Green
Peers Beseees
McCormick
Eereeeeree
Duablen
Davis
Clingma Kittredge
Fverett
Ouder
Onningham
H Cuoningham
Petre
Ereseste
Onahue
di Vie Becca
ePeeeraereseg
Wwartwood
Amer
AB. R. PO
A. Milton
E. Figicees
Brooklyns Rally Past Pittsburg With Five Hits
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 3 to 2 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania on August 26. Hart held the Brooklyns hitless until the seventh inning when five fortunate hits produced the decisive runs. Attendance was about 1,000.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Penn
Hart
Brooklyns
Orioles Fall Short In Loss To Hill Pitched Team
Cincinnati report says the Orioles were unable to hit Hill and were mauled as they had beaten him yesterday. Both McJames and Nops pitched poorly. Attendance listed as 20 percent. Score not disclosed.
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Cincinnati
Orioles
Hill
McJames
Nops
Cleveland Nicks Split Season finale as Boston shift noted
The Cleveland players left town after a game they likely would not play again this season. A series planned for Boston next week was moved to Boston, sending the Cleveland nine to Rochester to face Brooklyn, then to Boston and Cincinnati. Cleveland failed with runners on base while New York hitters made solid contact off Wilson. The score:
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
Boston
Brooklyn
Rochester
Cincinnati
Clevelands
New Yorks
Wilson
Browns collapse as Senators slug past St. Louis
In St Louis on August 26 the Senators overpower Taylor and lackluster Browns support, producing a slugging victory before 1500 fans. The line score reflects a decisive offensive performance by the Senators.
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ST. Louis
Taylor
Browns
Senators
Phillies endure Colonels in Louisville slugfest
Cunning ham limited the Phillies to scattered hits while the Colonels roughed up Orth. Attendance was 800 as Louisville hosted the game and the score remained in doubt throughout the contest.
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Louisville
Cunningham
Phillies
Colonels
Orth
Pittsburgs to Meet Boston Champions at Music Hall
Music Hall promises one of the season’s largest crowds for a ball game reproduction in Pittsburg this afternoon between the Pittsburgs and the Boston champions. The Pittsburgs have played well since returning home and will provide a strong challenge to Boston. Munyon’s doctors offer free services Saturday Tremont Temple. The remedies are at all druggists.
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Music Hall
Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
Boston Champios
Bostons
Munyon
Tremont Temple
Unyon
Half holiday draw sparks strong turnout at South End grounds
All lovers of the game will turn out with promises of much fun and more rooting than a regular game at the South End grounds. Play will begin at 3 30 Boston time.
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South End Grounds
Boston
Local Baseball News Spans Leagues and Players
Boston teams and players pace a busy circuit with injuries trades and exhibition results. J R and Big Jack face schedule questions as St Louis links future appearances while Von der Ahe remains a friction point. Pat Powers struggles to steady the Eastern League amid travel and weak clubs.
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J. R
Boston
Happy Jack
St. Louis
Big Jack
von der Ahe
Sharon
Pat Powers
Big Bill Klusman
Bobby Wheelock
Harry Staley
Norfolk
Ad Gumbert
Morris
Coleman
Athletics
Pittsburg A. C
Harry Bemis
Paterson
Indianapolis
Bug
Holliday
Washington
Cincinnati Acrobat
al Selbach
Senators
Chicago
Dahlen
Lange
Kelly
Jennings
Baltimore
Wagner
Selbach
Wrigley
Pittenger
Brockton
Brooklyn
Greensburg
Penn
Jim Kerwan
Curt Weigand
Providence
Springfield
Tim Hurst
Browns
Walter Curley
Holy Cross College
Richfield Springs
N. Y
Milford
Grafton
Eben Williams
Milfords
Marlboro
Hinsdale
Keene
N. H
Brattleboro
McKenna
Holy Cross
Connie Murphy
New Bedford Strong Boys
Young
National League
Pine Tree State
Soden
Berkeley Cycle Club
Arlington Boat Club
Arlington
East Bostons
Charlestowns
Franklin Field
Pugh and Molloy
East Boston
Green
Rush
Charlestown
Batteries
Elliots
Dorchesters
Dorchester
Billy Bransfield
Bostons
Buck’’ Ewing
Reds
Duffy
Beckley
Charlestown Prize Swimming Highlights City Meet
Charlestown boys and girls competed in city prize swimming contests at Medford Street Beach. Winners included Graceful swimming Lillie Helm and Etta Hart in girls events with multiple first place finishes by Dan Murphy and Frank Rowe in boys races.
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Charlestown
Medford Street
Yougsters
Lillie Helm
Etta Hart
Annie Russell
Rosa Gill
Rena Carpenter
Helen Goggin
Nellie McCarthy
May Monahan
Alice Hartvig
Bena Carpenter
Harriet Harry
Hattie Harry
Lizzie Holm
Bessie Manahan
Bessie Hinckley
May Brown
Annie Harvey
John Sullivan
James Cronin
C. Crowley
Edward Costello
Dan Harvey
Frank Rowe
Eddie Dougherty
Dan Murphy
W. J. Sullivan
R. Lynch
J. Crowley
A. Macdonough
Robert Crowley
James Dougherty
John Crowley
KE. Murphy
Frank Amenn
Edward Crowley
R. O'Neil
Thomas Kelley
W. Crowley
J. Doffovan
Duchess Wins As Recruit Breaks Mast In Quincy Cup Race
The Quincy Cup series tied two to two after yesterday when the Duchess beat the recovering Recruit in light winds off Quincy Bay. The Defender lost her mast near the throat halyards on the home stretch, delaying the race and leaving the Duchess to finish in 4 hours 41 minutes 26 seconds with the Defender trailing by about a minute. The next decisive race is planned for next Thursday at 10 30 a m.
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Recruit
Duchess
Lynn
Quincy Bay
Peddock’s Island
Hingham Brush
Peddork
Hull Yacht Club
Hingham
Hingham Shore
Peddock’s
Sheep Island
Weymouth
Peddock
Lipton Joins Royal Clyde Yacht Club
Sir Thomas Lipton, America's Cup challenger, has been elected a member of the Royal Clyde Yacht Club in London. The move removes an objection that Irish sport was not part of a representative yacht club.
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Lipton
Royal Clyde Yacht Club
London
Eng
Sir Thomas Lipton
Hurling Match Final Deposits Due Labor Day
The William O Briens clash with the Young Irelands for 10 a side on Locust street grounds this Labor Day evening. Both teams trained hard as attendees prepare to watch the hurling contest.
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William O
Amateur bicycle races open season at Charles River Park
The New England fall circuit opens with multiple races at Charles River Park including mile open and handicap events. Rivalry heats up between Tiger Roadsters and Metropolitans in a five mile pursuit, plus matches Cambridgeport CC versus Roslindales. The program runs 2 to 6 pm with entertainment and a fireworks finale, headlined by Eddie McDuffee and the Working Boys Band.
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Charles River Park
Tiger Roadsters
Cambridgeport
Roslindales
Alabama Cake Walk and
Working Boys
Eddie McDuffee
New England
Taylor's Benefit Promoters Bar Color Line Entry
Baltimore August 26 bulletin from the L A W racing board cites Rule 13 and track Rule 2 to govern entries and disqualifications for Marshall Major Taylor. It lists sanctions against St Jerome Church Immaculate Conception Church North Weymouth Mass and J Donaldson New Downer Landing Mass for promoting unsanctioned races. Amateur record set in Detroit by F A Joseph and F G Hood in 1 50 for one mile tandem.
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Baltimore
Marshall
Taylor
Mott
L. A. W. Racing Board
St. Jerome Church
Immaculate Conception Church
North Weymouth
Mass
J. Donaldson
New Downer Landing
F. A. Joseph
F. G. Hood
Detroit
Mich
Norwood 10 mile road race draws top amateur riders
More than 130 entries were received for the Norwood road race rivaling Dedham. Noted riders include Ed Schulze of Pawtucket and Frank V. German of Brockton. Officials travel at 1 40 on train with Referee Dr H J Collins and judges W D Gash Dr B J Bannon George Seymour.
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Norwood
Dedham
Ed Schulze
Pawtucket
Frank V. German
Brockton
H. J. Collins
W. D. Gash
B. J. Bannon
George Seymour
Timers
F. N. Bemis
C. G. Percival
Allen B
Corbett Ready for MicCoy Bout on October First
James J. Corbett sails east to resume training for the Buffalo bout with Kid MicCoy on October 1. He telegraphs Hawthorne A. C. approving the date and postponement without forfeiting.
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Kid McCoy
San Francisco
James J. Corbett
East
Kid MicCoy
Buffalo
Hawthorne A. C
McCoy
Pugilist Alexander Scott Dies After Brooklyn Fight
Alexander Scott died at 6 this morning at the Norwegian Hospital from uremic convulsions brought on by his bout with Tommy Butler at the Greenwood Athletic Club in Brooklyn last night. Butler and his seconds are under arrest.
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New York
Alexander Scott
Norwegian Hospital
Tommy Butler
Greenwood Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Butler
O Rourke Versus Fitzsimmons Club Fight Feud
New York August 26 Tom O Rourke disputes an claim that Bob Fitzsimmons will not fight in a club run by O Rourke He cites Lenox A C offering 15000 purse winner takes all and proposes fair referees or Sharkey as challenger in a higher purse. O Rourke says Fitzsimmons fears Sharkey and comments on amateur status.
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O'Rourke
Fitzsimmons
New York
Tom O'Rourke
Martin Julian
Bob Fitzsimmons
O’rourke
Lenox A. C
Sharkey
Julian
Titz
Fitz
Boxing Gossip Harry Tracy to Host Class Meet
Boxing figure Harry Tracy will hold a class meet at his rooms located at 141 Cambridge Street. The event invites enthusiasts to learn training methods and discuss boxing techniques.
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Harry Tracy
Cambridge Street
Charles
Boxing notes from town bouts and promoter moves
Besinni plans a Monday evening show at 8 o clock featuring bouts between Wilson and Bi Frazier Buck and Harry with Tracy against Bob Montgomery. Bettinson the London amateur lightweight champion 1880s is mentioned with connections to the Pelican A C of London. George Byers receives an important letter, and prominent figures like Dan Creedon and Johnny Murphy are cited in match talks. Johnny Griffin returns to Brockton after 14 months abroad and reports his wrist recovered ready for rest and future plans.
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Besinni
Betwe Fom Wilson
Bi Frazier
Buck Peareers
Harry
Tracy
Bob Montgomery
D. S
A. FP
Bettinson
National Sporting Club of London
England
John Fieming
Pelican A. C
London
George Byers
Jack Bonner
Dan Creedon
Greater New York
Johnny Griffin
Brockton
Klondike
Central America
Mexico
Cuba
Sally Smith
San Francisco
Rio Grande Released to Mallory Line After War Service
The transport Rio Grande was released today to the Mallory line by New York owners. An agreement will be reached later with the Quartermasters department on compensation due from the government for her services during the war.
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New York
Rio Grande
Mallory Line
Quartermasters Department
Florenso Wins Dolphin Stakes at Sheepshead Bay
A large crowd attended Sheepshead Bay as Florenso ridden by Clawson won the Dolphin stakes from a fourth place to the lead at the stretch. Florenso was the favorite in pleasant weather.
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New York
Sheepshead, Bay
Florenso
Clawson
Fast Sprinters Schedule Races for Labor Day Picnic
M I Winston, secretary for the Father Mathew C T A of Peabody and St Josephs C T A of Lynn, arranged special trains between Centennial Grove and Boston for Labor Day to serve attendees. W A Pierce handles the 13 yard sprint handicapping and reports top entrants including Walter Christie Eddy Hobbs Piper Don ovan Mace Williams R D Folsom Knight and other noted runners.
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M. I’. Winston
Father Mathew C. T. A
Peabody
St. Joseph’s
Walter Christie
Eddy Hobbs
Piper Donovan
Mace Williams
Knight
TINDLER AND KILPATRICK RUN TODAY
Worcester August 26 George B Tindler world mile champion and Charley Kilpatrick former amateur half mile champion will meet in a match race at the Oval on Saturday. Betting runs high and the race is regarded as open with a possible record for the distance if weather cooperates.
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Tindler
Saratoga Floral Fete Inspires Ball Tonight 1897
Memorandum heralds the Saratoga floral fete on September 6 with a grand evening ball. It touts the event as the most magnificent of 1897 and promises a repeat in 1898. Low excursion rates and fast service via the Fitchburg railroad urge readers to buy tickets.
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Fitchburg
Marion Mills Hurt on Cortland Track Exhibition
Marion Mills, the guideless pacing mare, stumbled and fell on the Cortland County Agricultural Society track in Cortland New York. She suffered a suspected brain concussion and could not rise after the fall in front of about ten thousand spectators. The mare had raced in the Western circuit earlier this summer en route to Bangor Maine.
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Cortland
N. Y
Marion Mills
Cortland County Agricultural Society
Bangor
Jockey Kuhn Injured at Saratoga
At Saratoga Race Course on August 26 jockey Kuhn suffered a broken ankle when crowded against the fence in the fifth race. The card saw Garra Brant winning the first race, Saratoga the second, Milament the third, Field Lark the fourth, and Orimar the fifth with Knight of the Garter second.
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Kuhn
Saratoga
N. Y
Garra Brant
Hop Scotch
Joe Carroll
Ma Angeline
Vanessa
Milament
Banque II
Manassas
Premier
Lark
Island Prince
Prime Minister
Laurel Leaf
Orimar
Knight of the Garter
Marito T
Squan
Ipswich ad cites Boston Fire Chief cured by Ripans tabules
District Chief Ryan of the Boston Fire Department reports relief from dyspepsia and piles after using Ripans tabules. The testimonial claims significant benefit and credits the product with improving his health and prompting large sales through his recommendation.
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Jas, J. Collins
Maverick Drug Co
Maverick Square
Saratoga Street
East
Boston
Ripans Chemical Company
Ryan
Boston Fire Department
Soeaplen Nak
Celey News
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Labor Day
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