National League Games Today Around the Circuit
Roston faces Cleveland while Brooklyn plays Pittsburgh, Philadelphia meets Louisville, Baltimore visits Cincinnati, New York takes on Chicago, and Washington travels to St. Louis as NL action unfolds today.
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Cleveland
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Louisville
Baltimore
Cincinnati
Washington
St. Louis
Wanderers Face Narrow Defeat as Champions Rally
In Cleveland on August 28 the champions edged ahead after early misplays by the Wanderers. Hughey pitched well after a hospital stay, while Quinn and Hamilton sparked late scoring. Chicago and New York games followed with standout fielding and a remarkable double play, drawing a strong attendance.
Brooklyn Beats Pittsburg In Tenth Inning Thriller
Brooklyn defeated Pittsburg 7 to 4 in an ten inning game at night with a five run rally highlighting the late drama and key hits by Brooklyn batters.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Penn
Godey
St Louis Roughs Edge Through Seven Runs in Early Inning
In a rough game at St. Louis the home squad posted seven runs in the first inning while Wee He tied the score in the third. O'Brien was walked out by a batted ball. Players listed include O'Brien Wallace and Mercot Weybing with umpires Mantassau and Connolly noted.
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Wee
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O' Brien
Gehreckengost
Stafford
O’brien
Wallace
Merc
Weybing
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Eyhing
Barry
Padden
Bonita
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Connolly
Manchester beats Newport in Fungible Baseball Tilt
Manchester wins 10 to 6 over Newport in a game featuring strong pitching from Bone and running from Morrissey. Key hits and fielding helped Manchester earn earned runs four to three for Newport, with multiple players contributing across innings. Attendance not listed.
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Manchester
Newport
Hester
N. H
Celeckey
Fitzmaurice Cotter
Yong Ie
Ca —Curran
Fitzmaurice
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Pf Foley
Fleming
Millerick
Ootey
Bone
Hickey
Carney
Gilbert
Eagan
Portland and Taunton Battle In 7-2 Portland Win
Portland uses heavy hitting to defeat Taunton 12 to 9 in Taunton. Noblit Conroy and Jim Smith with three bases each lead Portland while Pulsifer Burrell steal bases and Purinton handles keys plays. Attendance not listed.
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Portland
Taunton
Auntons
Portlands
John Smith
Conroy
Sullivan
O’connor
Noblit
Jim Smith
Pulsifer
Burrell
Purington
Whiting
Flanagan
Anagan
Keringy
Purinton
Moore
Unclear match scores in multi-city listings
Scores show Bristol 6 over Derby 4 and New Haven 2 over Norwich 1. New London 4 over Waterbury 2. Syracuse 7 over Springfield 1. Rochester 4 over Hartford 1. Toronto 10 over Providence 1. Montreal 5 over Worcester 2 in first game and Montreal 7 over Worcester 1 in second game.
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Bristol
Derby
New Haven
Norwich
New London
Waterbury
Syracuse
Springfield
Rochester
Hartford
Toronto-Toronto
Providence
Montreal
Worcester
Long-wanned baseball season chatter from Boston area clubs
The clipped item mentions Thomaston player M Webster leading Knox County League in batting in 1896 with a .556 average. It notes managers Desken and Bannon seeking strong teams for Saturday games at Saugus, talks of Umpire Toby Lyons, retirements like Adonis Terry, and various club movements and futures including Wilbert Robinson and the Me and Johnny duo.
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M. Webster
Southbridge
Thomaston
Knox County
Disken
The
Crescent
J. Gibbons
Andrews Street
Boston
Victors
Rambler Glee Club
Frensedos
Herald and Post
Toby Lyons
John C. Bannon
Federal Street Lynn
Saugus
Adonis
Terry
Met
Milwaukee
Love Cross
Deiebasiy
Bunts
Tebeau
George
Will Bannon
Saugus Club
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Pond
Atertown
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Zeheau
Donlin
Ruther Vt Mound City
Wilbert Robinson
Johnny
Duffy
Baltimore
Eaya McGraw
Soden
Aton
Couth
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Freedman
Joe
Vile
Syndicate Baseball
John Bannon
Atlantic
Boston Lane
Atlas
Lord Vincent Wins Charter Oak 2:16 Trot in Hartford Race
The Charter Oak Park grand circuit opened with 7000 at Hartford as Lord Vincent won the $10,000 Charter Oak 2:16 trot in three final heats. Rubber and Lecco battled for second while Daniel faded after early pace, Maxine taking the 2:14 pace with strong late work.
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Hartford
Charter Oak Park
Daniel
Postonians
Maxine
Journeyman
Art Rico
Charter Oak
Lord Vincent
Rubber
Lecco
Royal’ Baron
Hallie Rockett
Valpa
Nutwood Park Race Day Delivers $11 000 in Wagering
Aug 28 Nutwood Park hosted four races totaling 11 000 in purses. Weather was perfect and the track fast with 10 00 attendance. Sarah 8 won the 2 15 trot in straight heats, taking second by a nose over Kilda. Glick won the 2 year old pace heat, Farinie Dillard won the 2 12 pace, Black Robert triumphed in the 2 40 trot. Tomorrow's Futurity stake offers 20 000.
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Alue
Nutwood Park
Sarah
Kilda
Glick
Per B
Farinie Dillard
Black Robert
Bonner Beats Yank Kenney In Close Coney Island Bout
Jack Bonner won the decision over Yank Kenney in a catchweight boxing match at Coney Island. Bonner dominated early rounds with a right jaw swelling from an ulcerated tooth and a bleeding nose for Kenney. Kenney fought back, but Bonner's reach and right hand began to tell, delivering clean blows to the head as the bout progressed.
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Kenney
Coney Island
Jack Bonner
Yank Kenney
Bonner
Yank
Boxing Gossip Signals Looming Great NYC Heavyweight Clash
Colossal interest surrounds a rising heavyweight scene in Greater New York with fighters Sharkey Kennedy Ruhiin Creedon Me penlcott and others active in Harlem. Promoters hint at a soon rival to Jeffries as Jim Jeffords surfaces with a Vancouver win while Sharkey recovers and vows to meet his rival in a major New York bout.
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Gotham
New York
Harlem
Sharkey
Kennedy Ruhiin
Creedon
Mepenlcott
Aera
Big Jim Jeffords
Peter Jackson
Vancouver
Saratox Phaterene Choon
Sailor Boy
Jeffries
Mellonship
Jeffrs
Elisa Bis
Simmons
Oahu
Joe Kennedy
Deco
Peter Maher
Peter Tidev
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An N Breedon
Pats Ravdy
Dr Liverpooloffers free consultations at Tremont Street clinic
Obscure chronic disease claims fill a oldtime ad for Dr Liverpool at 23 Tremont Street Boston offering free examinations and medicines. It lists massive cure tallies across conditions from rheumatism to consumption and promises quick, definitive diagnoses and life saving treatment with no charge.
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Liverpool
Tremont Atreet
al Siete
Boston
Liverwoor
Driverpool
Tremont Street
Shamrock Racing Yacht Near Ready With New Green Coat
In New York on August 28 the racing yacht Shamrock received a fresh green paint job while riggers and crew prepared gear for a late setup. Masthead runners were hoisted and halyards and gaffs awaited, with a new scow brought to the pier to transport sails and support sailmakers. Carpenters are building a light portable deck for the scow, and officials expect the Shamrock to be under sail by Thursday.
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New York
Shamrock
Fife
Nonowantuc
Boxing notes from Broadway A C and Eastern clubs
Boxing news covers matchups and schedules across New York clubs. Promoters arrange twenty-five round bouts at 106 pounds between Casper Leon and Dan Dougherty. Marty McCue meets Crockey Boyie ahead of Oscar Gardner and Martin Flaherty bouts. Several boxers including Kid Lavigne Sam Fitzpatrick and Jack Daly seek early fall engagements.
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Ington
Lenox
Oscar Gardner- Martin Flaherty
Pincey A. C
Marty McCue
Crockey Boyie
Kid McPartland
Frank Erne
Jack Daly
Wilmington
Erne
Broadway A. C
Kid Lavigne
Sam Fitzpatrick
New York
Lavigne
Sam
Lahyge
Georg McFadden
McFadden
erne—Sweeney
Downey
Greenwood A. C
Ae Win Sullivan
Chick Monahan
Crescent A. C
Danny Snyder
Ike
Andy Watson
John Butler
Kid Ashe
Cincinnati
John Jenkins
Springfield, C
Chmaker
Casper Leon
Dan Dougherty
Jack Vance
Kid Parker
Denver
Dubuque
Perr Queenan
Windy City
E'S Peak
Jack McCormick
Kid McCoy
Charley Harvey
Marty McCoe
Co. G
Tim Callaghan
Johnny Ritchie
Greenwood A.C
Pepe
Barry
Paddy Gorman
Australia
England
Joe Fairburn
Dave Sullivan
Sullivan
Mike Sears
Lynn Will
Dave
Hawthorne A. C
Buffalo
Wefers Sets Track Record at New Jersey Meet
The New Jersey Athletic Club hosted an evening track event featuring runners from New York and Harvard. Wefers ran 7 1/2 yards to set a track record, while Quinlan of Harvard matched the 1896 mark in the 60 yard dash.
Mass regatta at Provincetown caps day of sailing
The Provincetown regatta opened with a fine breeze and thick fog delaying finish. In Class D Cartoon won a tight finish after a busy start that fouled the stake boat. The 21-foot class saw Heiress defeat Rooster as racing continued in a lively day ending with a grand town ball.
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Provincetown
Massachusetts Yacht Racing Association
Cape Cod Club
Jeanette
Cartoon
Eclipse
Meemer
Ashu
Heiress
Rooster
Swamp Root Promises Kidney Relief in Boston Advert
An old Boston Daily Post ad touts Dr Kilmer and Co Swamp Root as a cure for kidney bladder and urinary troubles claiming thousands cured after other methods failed. It offers sample bottles and a book mailed free mentioning Wellfleet sports event later today.
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Kilmer &+ Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Bostom Daily Post
Dr. Sanden
Open golf tournament attracts top Ma players at Newport
Newport Rhode Island August 28 The annual open tournament at the Newport Golf Club opens tomorrow with a list of leading American players headed by champion Harriman and a field including Keene Havemeyer Brooks Hitchcock Robbins Shaw and others. The Governor's cup limit is 180 with 36 holes of play for the main prize and a separate 36 hole handicap event offered by Vanderbilt.
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R.I
Newport Golf Club
Harriman
K Keene
H. O. Havemeyé Cme
Os Keene
H. M. Brooks
Hitchcocks
Mauran
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Q. A. Shaw, Jr
Myopia
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H. B. Holling
Westbrook
P. Beach
Meadowbrook
M ‘R,. Wright
Philadelphia
R. R. Freemayo
C.L. Bremer
G. E. Atherton, Jr
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Meeting of Boston Candlepin League Captains
The Boston Candlepin League captains meet at the Traveler office at 6 30 p m to act on President Rouse signation and to address season preparations and any other business arising.
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