Season closing magnates Abed out Boston plays poorly
The column reviews a disappointing season for Boston with a third rate team, mentions potential New England League play, and notes attendance remains strong while signings may shift. It projects pennant races, Temple cup receipts, and titles in the Eastern League with Providence favored.
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Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Chicago
Reds
Ewing
New York
Fall River
Rangers
Augusta
Walter Burnham
Brocktons
Providence
Buffalo Defeats Rochester as Darkness Ends Affair
McFarland struggled in the fifth inning as Buffalo scored six runs to seize control. Herndon and Wadsworth pitched well for Buffalo. Dooley hit a home run. The game ended after eight innings due to darkness with 5000 in attendance. Buffalo 13 hits to Rochester 8. Errors Rochester 3. Batteries Wadsworth Urquhart McFarland Herndon Boyd.
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Buffalo
N. Y
McFarland
Buffalos
Herndon
Wadsworth
Dooley
Rochester
Csss-Eee
Wadsworth and Urquhart
McFarland, Herndon and Boyd
Doubleheader Fairly Explodes With Homers At Syracuse
Springfield wins 13 10 in the first game as Brouthers Har ley and others slug multiple homers and triples. The second game ends in the eighth due to darkness with Springfield taking 13 6 and Syracuse 6 1.
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Springfield
Syracuse
Seu cRecat
Providence Triumphs Over Wilkesbarre In Big Seventh Inning
Providence defeated Wilkesbarre 16 to 6 after a seven run surge in the seventh inning. Luckey left the game in the fourth. Keenan relieved and was hit hard in the seventh as Providence piled up hits and walks. Attendance reported at 300. Notable hits included Canavan Cranby Smith with three bases and Knight Cooney Diggins Betts tallying two-base hits.
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Providence
Wilkesbarre
Luckey
Keenan
Canavan
Cranby
Smith
Knight
Cooney
Diggins
Betts
Amateurs Seek Baseball Bouts for Labor Day
The St. Rose altar boys of Chelsea seek a Labor Day game. The Centrals of East Boston want a Labor Day clash with the London Reds. Revere Unions have several open dates. Eddie Keefe joins Herbor Views as pitcher. Allstons of Cambridge rename to Glendons. Pendergast, ex Interstate League, is at liberty. Charles Redmond and M. W. Quirks seek a game at 6 Church piece.
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Charles Donovan
Pendergast
Liberty
St. Rose Altar Boys
Chelsea
Herbor
Eddie Keefe
E .Allstons
Cambridge
Glendons
Centrals
Boston
London Reds
Revere
Charles Redmond
Brintnall & Co. Advertise Beverages at India Ave Store
The Boston retailer Brintnall & Co. lists prices for several items. One or more baskets available at 24.75 each. A selection of items priced at 26.25 each. Siggle Tito bottle priced at 0.08. A single pint bottle offered at 1.10. Store located at 21 and 23 India Avenue.
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Brintnall & CO
India At
Boston
Labor Day Youth Football Games Requested Across Boston Area
Listings show numerous clubs and families from South Boston Dorchester Roxbury Cambridge and Charlestown seeking Labor Day games. Age ranges from 10 to 16 with preferences for home grounds or out-of-town opponents and some teams claiming age-class championships.
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Labor Day
P. Powers
Ewer Street
City
Shawmuts
John O’neil
West Fourth Street
South Boston
Chieftains
M. J. Burke
Gardener Street
Middlesex
P. F. Manning
Lamel Street
Somerville
C. M. Beldons
W. F. Beldon
Sumner Street
East Boston
Willows of
Willow Court
Emanuels
Walter Brown
Field’s Court
Dorchester
J. F. Dempseys
John Dempsey
Athens Street
Leons
W. A. Sullivan
Hawley Street
Vernons
W. F. McCue
Boston Street
Carter Building Board
John H. Amann
Carter Building
Peffers
Fourth Street
James Walsh
South
Boston
Marine B. B. C
W. L. White
The
Highlands of
Chelsea
William Graham
Highland Street
Minots
H. Graham
Billerica Street
A. M. Parkers
Roxbury
Harvard
Niel M. Alexander
Eustis Street
Navy Yard Stars
Charlestown
Stephen Gillis
Wapping Street
Violets
Parker Street
Roxpury
Cambridge
L. Toomey
Jordan Place
Cambridgeport
A. D. Bagleys
Wenhams
Forest Hills
A. D. Bagley
Moore
Bennington
A. M. Clarks
John MacDonough
Third Street
Players Bench Preview of Colonels and Spiders Series
The Colonels host the Spiders this afternoon with Klobedanz likely to pitch. Baltimore leads the league in batting as Jack Ryan struggles against Syracuse. Jennings tops batting charts with Burkett close behind. Varney Anderson has not yet made an error in any start. George Andrews, formerly with the Phillies, now owns a Florida pineapple plantation. The Spiders visit Wednesday for what promises to be the best games of the year in town.
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Colonels
Klobedanz
Baltimore
Jack Ryan
Syracuse
Jennings
Jesse Burkett
Varney Anderson
George Andrews
Phillies
Florida
Spiders
Boston Custom House Wine Offer at India Street Store
Boston Custom House wine shop at 21 and 22 India Street advertises five 1 quart Californias including Angelica Port Sherry Muscatel and Catawba with free packing for 1.09 or full sized St Julien claret at 1.00. both lots together priced at 2.00. Brintnall and O'Connor listed.
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India ST
Boston Custom House
Brintnall
Bicycle Notes Show Busy Day For Local Riders
A vibrant cycling scene with many centuries and races as Franklin Park hosts riders from Tiger Roadsters Roxbury Wheelmen and others. Open five mile boys race entries near 75 dollars value close Sept 19. prizes total about 75 dollars. The Crescent Park Providence meet features Eddie A McDuffee's first pro appearance with a 2:15 3-5 mile. Other events include two day meet Sept 5 6 and Knickerbocker games entries and a wide slate of races and records debated.
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Franklin Park
Tiger Roadsters
Roxbury
Newtons
Columbia Athletic Association of
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Swett Street
Andrew Square
Boston Street
Massachusetts Avenue
A. W. Lincoln
Victoria Street
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
State Street
San Francisco
New York
Ogden
Chicago Union Pacific
Northwestern California
Crescent Park
Providence
Eddie A. McDuffee
Malden
Crescent Park Track
H. F. Morlock
Essex County Golf Club announces ladies handicap for tomorrow
Multiple sport notes include Ned Hanlan challenging the Gaudaur Stansbury sculling winner, Sid Thomas taking up long distance cycling, and nearly three dozen men vying for four spots on the U P varsity eleven. John Clausen leads Labor Day handicap entries. Worcester Wachusett boat race slated Sept 11. Henry Pero among Boston Marathon entrants. A A Stagg coaching Chicago University. American Canoe Association closes camp.
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Essex County Golf Club
Ned Hanlan
Sid Thomas
U. P
Quinlan
Wefers
J. M. McKane
Stephen Chase
Dartmouth
Cornell
Haverhill
John H. Clausen
Boston
Worcester
Wachusett
Lake Quinsigamond
Henry Pero
East
New York
A. A. Stagg
Chicago University
American Canoe Association
Clayton
N. Y
Sullivan Triumph Over Keefe in Wooded Fight in New Hampshire
Spike Sullivan defeated Frank Keefe in a brutal one and a half round bout fought early Sunday in the woods near the state line New Hampshire. Keefe showed speed and heart but Sullivan’s punches and jaw-dropping lefts sealed the victory with Keefe knocked out at 1 minute 20 seconds of the second round. George V. Tuohy notes Brute boxing debates and calls for fair play under recognized clubs. Billy Hill the Pickaninny sails for England next Saturday with Dr Ordway to face English lightweights.
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State Line
New Hampshire
Spike’’ Sullivan
Frank Keefe
South Boston
Boston
Sullivan
Keefe
Spike
Commonwealth
Billy Hill
Pickaninny
England
Dr. Ordway
George V. Tuohey
Boxing Gossip and Upcoming Fights Draw Baltimore Interest
Boxers Gans McBride Riots and rivalries headline a Baltimore boxing night. Gans favored to beat McBride at Eureka Club while Purtell Ryan showdown and Moore Fitzsimmons talk of an eight round bout. Horton law shifts NYA boxing, Pastime A C sets first show. Spike Sullivan Keefe clash highlights anti boxing law critique as Keefe is knocked senseless.
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Joe Gans
Danny McBride
Eureka Club
Baltimore
Gans
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Martin Flaherty
Kansas City
Paddy Purtell
Jimmy Ryan
Cincinnati
Purtell
Joe Walcott
Union A. C
New York
Dick Moore
Buffalo Sports
Tommy Ryan
Empire A. C
Bob Fitzsimmons
Moore
Fitz
Fitzsimmons
Incorporated” Athletic Club
New York State
New York Ward
New Orleans
San Francisco
A. C
Hill and Dale
Spike Sullivan
Frank Keefe
Keefe
Boxing lessons at Prof Shaw offer special rates
We recommend Prof Shaw at 181 Tremont Street Room 16 with special rates for boxing lessons before Sept 1. Many people have inquired about his address, and the paper advises taking advantage of the offer by calling or writing soon.
Sharkey Arrives in New York Ahead of Corbett Fight
Ex sailor Tom Sharkey landed in New York from Chicago and impressed fans with his honest bearing. Manager D J Lynch says he is utterly honorable as he trains at Mt Clemens Michigan for a Madison Square Garden bout with John L Sullivan and a finish fight against Jim Corbett, with the biggest purse winner choosing the venue. Danny Needham travels with Sharkey as the sports world watches Sharkey’s progress and chances.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Jim Corbett
Chicago
Sharkey
D. J. Lynch
Mt. Clements
Mich
John L. Sullivan
Madison Square Garden
Corbett
Danny Needham
Patsy Kerrigan
Boston
San Francisco
Combination Park Opens Five Day Meeting With Big Race
Combination Park starts a five days meeting this afternoon with a strong entry list led by the large free for all pace featuring Roan Wilkes Spinx etta Woodshed Garnette Miss Wood ford and other fast horses. The 2 25 pace draws twenty four entries. The program includes Sport the pacing dog balloon ascensions parachute drops concerts by the Boston City Band and College Quartet. Electric cars run from Scollay square every five minutes. Trains run from Union station Boston & Maine 12 10 1 45 2 and 2 35. Lawrence 12 05 Lowell 12 16 Haverhill 11 45 transfers at South Lawrence. Return trains from North Somerville 6 26.
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Roan Wilkes
Spinxetta
Woodshed
Garnette
Miss Woodford
Boston City Band
College Quartet
Scollay Square
Boston & Albany Railroad
Union Station
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lawrence
Lowell
Haverhill
South Lawrence
North Somerville
New England Regatta Entries Close for Fall Championship
The New England Amateur Rowing Association closes entries today for the fall championship regatta to be held Labor Day on the Charles. J. J. Corrigan of East Boston is listed as entrant. Events include junior, intermediate, and senior single sculls, doubles, fours, and eights across multiple shell types. Entry fees range from 5 to 15 dollars and must accompany the entry.
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New England Amateur Rowing Association
J. J. Corrigan
East
Boston
Labor Day
the Charles
Fleetwood's Opening Grand Circuit Meet Begins
The Driving Club of New York starts its four days grand circuit at Fleetwood with twelve events over five days and a $28,000 purse. In the 2 30 class 37 entries include Van Zandt Kate McCracken Blackstone Brino Cherrycroft and Straight Line. The 2 25 pace features Mocking Boy Beresford Planet and Red Silk, with notable times 2 08 1 2 and 2 08 1 2 respectively.
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Driving Club
City of
Fleetwood
van Zandt
New England
Kate McCracken
Blackstone Brino
Cherrycroft
Straight Line
Readville
Mocking Boy
Beresford
Planet
Red Silk
Columbus
Tam o Shanter’s Typhoon Toll and Snake Lined Seas
The Tam o Shanter from Portland Maine, after a 110 day voyage from Hong Kong, rode out a forty eight hour typhoon with heavy rain and lightning. The ship suffered only sail losses and covered about 600 miles in fair winds. Near Borneo it sailed through waters literally filled with snakes of all sizes and colors noted by Captain Peabody.
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Portland
Hong Kong
Peabody
Tam O’ Shanter
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Roanoke Matches Record as Largest American Afloat
The four masted ship Roanoke of Bath Maine arriving from Honolulu after 124 days is declared the largest American ship afloat. Built by Arthur Sewall of Bath she registers 3400 tons and sails into New York with 88,000 bags of sugar the port’s largest single sugar cargo.
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Roanoke
Arthur Sewall
New York
N. Y
Bath
Honolulu
Three Chel sea Boys Found Intoxicated by Police
Chelsea police officer found Chester Bronston age 7, Fred Bronston age 12, and Alexander McIntyre age 7, intoxicated near a blacksmith shop at about 2 pm. They said a girl of the same age ran away and that they were unsure what the bottles contained. The younger boys suffered severe effects at the station.
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Chester Bronston
Second Street
Chelsea
Fred Bronston
Alexander McIntyre
Crane
Chelsea Police
St. Vitus
Cambridge Notes Briefs on Local Appointments and Deaths
Mrs William A Bancroft and family plan to return from Point Allerton Winthrop Frank Hopewell named treasurer of the Sanford mills replacing resigned John Hopewell Jr City Messenger Francis N Pratt returns to City Hall after three week absence Inman Street Baptist Church extends call to Rev J W Brigham of Dorchester Mary Norton widow of Patrick Norton dies at home funeral mass at Sacred Heart 9 30 AM Rumor swirls that President Fairbairn may resign from Board of Aldermen duties to focus on House of Correction work
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Point Allerton
Winthrop
Frank Hopewell
Sanford Mills
John Hopewell, Jr
Francis N. Pratt
City Hall
Inman Street
May Street
Old Cambridge
Sacred Heart Chapel
Fairbairn
Board of Aldermen
House of Correction
Burgess Yacht Club Regatta Highlights Two Classes
The Burgess Yacht Club at Marblehead held its second regatta with fifteen starters in two classes. In Class A Brenda won by about thirty seconds, while in Class B Madeline took victory by four seconds. Brenda and Madeline earned 100 percent and 50 percent cups respectively. A follow-up race is set for September 5. The sloop Mabelle I Swift sustained a damaged main gaff and torn mainsail after an encounter with a heavy southerly breeze near Point Neck. she redirected to harbor en route to Boston.
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Burgess Yacht Club
Brenda
Madeline
Odd Fellow
Naytoy
Mabelle
Swift
Point Neck
Boston
Harvey Challenges De Oro For World Pool Title
Waterbury CT Aug 30 Fred Harvey CTs top pool star issued a challenge to De Org the world champion to duel for the title last night Harvey known as CTs champion invites a match to decide the world championship potential venue and date not specified.
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Waterbury
Fred Harvey
Connecticut
de Org
Mendelssohn Club Concert At Nahant And Bass Point
Thousands visited Bass Point and Nahant as the season nears its end. The Mendelssohn Club and Naval Brigade Band performed yesterday with solos by S Kronberg and numbers by Méssie Lyons Hunt Griggs and Newland. Nahant boats carried full complements on trips from Lincoln wharf to Bass Point. The regular season closes on Labor Day.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Mendelssohn Club
Naval Brigade
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