Ewing Dominates as Reds Blank Boston In Cincinnati
In League Park on August 30, the Reds edged the Boston club 3 to 0. Long Bob Ewing dominated with pinpoint control and speed, while Cecil Ferguson struggled with walks. Daley, Huggins, and Schlei contributed three Reds singles apiece as Cincinnati built a steady lead and secured the win. The Boston club heads to Toronto for Kelley day.
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League Park
Reds
Bostons
Bob Ewing
Kelley Crew
Ewing
Boston
Clarence Beaumont
Dan McGann
Kelleyites
Bob
Cecil Ferguson
Daley
Huggins
Schlei
Ferguson
Mee
Lobert
Ganzel
Ritchey
Baseball Notes and Trade Buzz From the Leagues
BITS OF BASEBALL reports on Unglaub facing former teammates, pitching plans for Cicotte or Burchell, and the Cubs surge. It notes Larry Pape being sold to Boston Americans, Milwaukee’s two-player demand, and pinch hitters' 290 average. Reds’ pitching woes, Speaker trade talks, and Sox recalls from Providence and Portland are outlined along with minor league signings and upcoming Little Rock spring plans.
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Larry Pape
Milwaukee
Boston Americans
Brewerville
Red Sox
Glaze
Ostdick
Mahne
Providence
Speaker
Little Rock
Robertson
Clinton, Penn
Madden
Dantzig
Portland
Ore
Gardner
Lynn
Boxing Gossip Bouts Set For Week With Star Exposures
The Armory A A shifts to an amateur show this week to grow membership ahead of next week's welterweight title bout featuring Harry Lewis and Unk Russell. Langford Jeanette clash in New York and Boston bouts with Murphy Cross, Baldwin Keyes, and Bradley Barry headline a packed boxing agenda.
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Jack Fitzgerald
Jim Donovan
Philadelphia
Joe Grezg
George Herberts
Ladysmith
Vvis
Armory A. A
Boston
Sam Langford
Joe Jeanette
New York
Tommy Murphy
Leach Cross
Bartly Connolly
Jack Killeen
Dover
N. H
Kid Manning
Kid Goodman
Woonsocket
R. I.3
Fred Bradley
Jim Barry
Matty Baldwin
Bert Keyes
Willie Lewis
Bill Hurley
Schenectady
N. Y
Tommy Weir
Young Lenny
North Adams
Tommy D O’toole
Frankie Neill
Harry Lewis
Unk Russell
Armory
A. A
Jack Diamond
Crescent Beach
Mike Deveney
Highland Lake
Lewis
Harry Gath
Blackstone
Roxbury
Gardy Connolly
Killeen
Stoughton
Connolly
Northboro
Langford
Jeanette
Chelsea
Tigers keep fair play stance this season
The Detroit Tigers are described as well behaved this year, shedding browbeating and rowdy tactics. Hughey's men are playing by Hoyle and can win on the level, earning credit for their steady conduct on the ball field compared with other teams.
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Detroit Tigers
Hughey
Hoyle
Tigers
De Ford Cleared From Atlantic City Murder Probe
Providence Rhode Island August 30 An authorized statement from the valet for Thomas De Ford brother of Mrs. W S G Williams with Charles B Roberts Jr at Atlantic City when an attempt was made on his life shows De Ford could not have been there any day that week He was interviewed at the Imperial Hotel Narragansett Pier and confirmed his unavailability.
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Providence
R. I
Thomas de Ford
W. S. G. Williams
Charles B. Roberts, Jr
Atlantic City
de Ford
Imperial Hotel
Narragansett Pier
Toledo Welcomes Grand Army of the Republic Encampment
Veterans march through decorated Toledo streets for the 42d national encampment. A man with an ask me badge answers questions as campfires parades music and spectacles unfold, and the weary visitors express satisfaction.
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Toledo
Grand Army of the Republic
Valet Recounts Knowledge Of Suspect's Whereabouts
A valet testified about his knowledge of the suspect's movements and location on the night in question. The witness described meeting the individual and provided details relevant to the investigation.
DeFord denies Atlantic City links in shooting case
The DeFord family says Mr. DeFord did not visit Atlantic City last week and did not know of the shooting involving Charles B. Roberts Jr. The valet confirms no gray suit was worn by DeFord and places him in Narragansett Pier, Boston, and Chicago from Tuesday to Friday.
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Chicago
Narragansett Pier
DeFord
Auditorium Annex
Highwayman Suspect In Attack On Mr Roberts
Mrs Williams describes a robber as a starving man who shot Mr Roberts on the Atlantic City boardwalk. She says the motive was money and that the assailant would have targeted others if not interrupted.
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Long Green Valley
Mr. Roberts
Roberts Worse After Shooting Rumor Says Ante-Mortem Statement
Atlantic City Aug 30 unconfirmed reports say victim Mr Roberts has worsened and may have given an ante-mortem statement after a mysterious shooting.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Roberts
Danish cruiser Christian IX launched at Copenhagen
The Danish cruiser Christian IX was launched yesterday in Copenhagen after installation in the shipyard. The ceremony marked a milestone for the Danish navy with officials present and the vessel expected to join the fleet later this year.
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Copenhagen
Christian IX
Veterans End Tent Era as New Domiciles Open
The 424 encampment will be remembered for housing veterans under real roofs and beds in Toledo. Cooled by the change, sleeping conditions shift from straw and canvas to adequate shelter. Campaigns for commander in chief heated up with Van Zandt, Dickason, and Nevius in town, while Col. Nevius seeks solid Host votes backing a Western incumbent, Charles G. Burton.
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Toledo
van Zant
Minnesota
Livingston T.dickason
Illinois
Henry M. Nevius
New Jersey
Nevius
Charles G. Burton
Missouri
Oxygen Oxygen Braces Athletes in New Speed Tests
The Huntington Bay trial led by Dr. E. E. Smith of Fordham University showed pure oxygen inhalation before racing can boost short distance speed. Elaine Golding set a new women’s record after two to three minutes of breathing oxygen, with Cov ered 580 yards in 8 43 5. The tests align with Prof Leonard Hill’s theory that extra stored oxygen reduces fatigue and may raise short distance marks in sport.
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Huntington Bay
L. I
E. E. Smith
Fordham University
Elaine Golding
Leonard Hill
London Hospital
Hill
Professor Smith
Big Parish Outing Draws 5000 at East Boston Church
The Church of the Holy Redeemer in East Boston hosts a daylong outing from 10 AM to 10 PM featuring oar events by Frank Greer and boat races. A police versus fire department baseball cup, Silver cups, pennants, and a 50th anniversary celebration accompany competitions between West Lynn Boat Club and Jeffreys Rowing Association under NBAA U guidelines. Father L P McCarthy leads planning ahead of a large turnout.
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Point of Pines
Church of the Holy Redeemer
Boston
Frank Greer
Boston Police and Fire Departments
Boston Post
Cy Young
Washington
East Boston Athletic Association
West Lynn Boat Club
Jeffreys Rowing Association
L. P. McCarthy
Abundant Hospitality For U S Sailors In Melbourne
Melbourne reports a warm welcome for American sailors on landing day. Vast crowds greeted the ships as 2500 men received shore leave, 1000 marching to St. Patrick’s Cathedral for mass, with cadets, bands, and private hospitality complementing formal services and city tours.
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Collins Street
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Blue Jackets
Cathedral Hall
Melbourne Automobile Club
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Father Gleeson
Connecticut
Workers Seek Safety Declaration For Allston Building
A conference is set today at the corner of Commonwealth and Harvard avenues Allston involving the building owner the architect the owner's attorney Boston Bricklayers Union official John T Walsh and a city inspector. Union masons withdrew last Thursday over alleged unsafe methods blamed for three injuries from falling stone with a return expected if adjustment plan proceeds.
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Harvard Avenues
Allston
John T. Walsh
Boston Bricklayers’ Union
City Building Inspection Department
Boston Building Trades Section
Central Labor Union
Woman farmer drives 160 acre Oregon plains farm
Mrs Rebecca Tongue, 84, farms 160 acres north of Hillsboro Oregon. She personally conducts planting and field operations, handling all tasks on her cultivated land.
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Hillsboro
Ore
Rebecca. Tongue
Chicago and Pirates in a tight early game amidst Key plays
New York scored once in the second as Devlin walked and advanced on Seymour’s single. Donlin scored on a double play started by Evers. Chicago tallied in the first with Hoffmann scoring on Chance’s single after Sheckard’s unassisted out and Crandall’s fielding miscue. Later Tinker’s two-base hit and Hoffman scoring followed by a steal set the stage for further action.
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Schlei
Hulswitt
Beaumont
Daley
Huggins
Kane
Smith
Ferguson
Sweeney
Lobert
Ritchey
Ganzel
Bostons
Bowerman
Becker
Hulswitz
Bates
Toronto
Davey
National Commission
New York
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Seymour
Evers
Tinker
Chance
Donlin
Barry
Chicago
Hoffman
Crandall
Sheckard
Tenney
E. Sheckard
Hofman
F Chance
Desvees Steinfeldt
Oward
R. O
Kling
Pfeister
Ewes
KE. Tenney
Doyle
Bresnahan
Doni Ae Seymour
Sere Barry
Amen Bridwell
MecGinnity
Phigteor
Hammer Mark Falls to John Flanagan at Celtic Park Meet
About 15 000 spectators watched the track and field games in New York at Celtic Park Long Island under the Ancient Order of Hibernians. John Flanagan of the Irish American Athletic Club set a new world record by throwing the 16 pound hammer 179 feet 6 8 inches from a nine foot circle. The previous best was 176 feet by Matt McGrath at Nenagh Ireland.
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Celtic Park
L. I
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
London
John Flanagan
Flanagan
Ireland
Matt McGrath
New York Athletic Club
Nenagh
Still Control Narrow Gauge
Boston and Maine interests, long active in the narrow gauge line Boston Revere Beach Lynn, again appear to control the stock as records show a nominal transfer of 2 shares. Total issued shares are 8500 with 5340 held by B and M interests, suggesting no real change in control despite a newspaper claim.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn Road
Boston
Boston & Maine Road
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Boston & Maine
Big Road Race Prep At Merrimac Valley Course
Louis Strang, winner of the Brilar eliff road race last April, moves to the Merrimac Valley course to train for the 250 mile Lowell road event on Labor Day. A 60 horsepower racer tested the course and the driver predicts a sensational time in the great race. President John O Heinze notes six boxes sold to Philadelphia enthusiasts for $150, with plans to allocate more racing cars once entries close.
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Merrimac Valley
Lowell
Wee
Sma
High d
John O. Heinze
Philadelphia
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