St Louis Browns Sold to Edward Becker In Club Overhaul
The St. Louis Post Despatch reports Edward Becker has bought the Browns and will take control with Becker as president and treasurer. Tim Hurst remains manager, George Munson becomes secretary and official scorer. Becker plans a $60,000 improvement fund and seeks Corbett of Baltimore and Stivetts of Boston for first base.
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St. Louis Browns
Edward Becker
Mackenfuss
Becker
Tim Hurst
George Munson
Corbett
Baltimore
Stivetts
Boston
Cincinnati Triumphs Over Baltimore in Varsity Showdown
Cincinnati beat Baltimore 11 to 6 as Baltimore errs produced five Cincinnati runs. Attendance was 12,000. Baltimore’s miscues doomed the effort in a high scoring game marked by Cincinnati’s early advantage and steady offense.
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Cincinnati
Baltimore
B. P. McBride
Smith
Corcoran
Beckley
Irwin
Ee Iller
R. Aas Oats
cPhee
Eltz
Dammann
McGraw
Keeler
R. F
Aereenes Hughes
McJames
Hill
Holmes
McPhee
Maul
Miller
Robinson
Demontreville
Jennings
McGann
Hughes S
Snyder and
Connolly
Chicago Ninety Nine? Washington 2?
Chicago built a big lead in the third after Evans lost control and errors by Evans and Wagner. S m relieved by a pitching change in the box as Washington faded. Attendance reported as 1000 with the final score not fully stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
Evans
Wagner
Mond and Lancaster Tangle in Second Game Tie
The fragmentary report shows Mond beating Lancaster twice with a 8 to 1 score and a 0 to 1 result in the second game. Boston loses ground as Cincinnati wins and Louisville eyes today’s games. Reports mention players and managers including Boyle O'Brien Doyle Ryan Gleason and other Boston and Chicago athletes with upcoming matches and scheduling notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnati
Louisville
Todd
Pawtucket
Baltimore
Boyle
Tom O’brien
Taunton
Courtland
N. Y
Leonard
Jack Doyle
Giants
Jim Ryan
Chicago
Clinton
Windy City
Whitinsville
Mass
Kid Gleason
Hunt
South End
Pittsburg
Inquirer
Martin Bergen
Bostons
Martin
Emeralds
Fair Grounds
Lowell
National
A. C. of
Waltham
Framinghams
Ludlows
Somersworth
N. H
Keene Y. M. C. L
Andover
Lawrence
Sanford, Me
Wollaston T. R. and
S. Co
Naticks
Wayside Parks
Roxbury
Thomas H. Mullen
River Street
McKittrick Leads In Canadian Tennis Championship
Niagara on the Lake Ont July 18 The Canadian championship tennis tournament resumes at Queen's Royal Hotel with Men singles action. semifinals feature E P Fischer Beals Wright RH Carleton and the fourth finalist to be determined by the Whitman Forbes match.
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Niagara-On-The-Lakde
Ont
Queen’s Royal Hotel
E. P. Fischer
Beals Wright
RH. Carleton
M. D. Whitman
J. D. Forbes
F. G. Anderson
Toronto
Co. W
Forbes
Harvard
Scott Griffin
Tae
M. Yoerg
Eeereres
P. Picker
New York
R. McKittrick
R. H. Carleton
Caleb Whitbeck
Beal Wright
Boston
Nancy King Wins 2% Trot at Highland Park
Detroit July 13 Nancy King won the 2% trot at Highland Park while spectators felt Ketcham's Anglina could have won if her owner willed. Crescius won the 2:12 trot amid three starters. Explo and Leah also placed in pace events with tight finishes.
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Detroit
Mich
Nancy King
Highland Park
Ketcham
Anglina
Crescius
Explo
Clay Pullerton
Anglia
Maine Sportsmen meet yields multiple sailing and canoe wins
In Kineo Maine the Maine Sportsmen's Association held races for guides. The one mile batteau went to Kineo defeating Greenville in 9 minutes for $12. Peter and Frank Tomer won the double canoe in 7 minutes. David Brown won the canoe and portage in 5 15, William Andrews second. Frank Tomer also took the log rolling and greased pole contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KINEO
Maine Sportsmen’s Association
Guides
Greenville
Peter
Frank Tomer
David Brown
Wiliam Andrews
Aso
Eddie Hobbs Dominates Melrose 10 Yard Dash As Stars Prep
Eddie Hobbs wins the handicapped 10 yard dash at Melrose Tuesday defeating a high quality field that includes Walter Chris tie. Hobbs benchmarks rapid century times at Charlesbank and calls out Neary for a potential 100 yard showdown. Other events feature St Augustine’s Church meets at Locust street grounds July 23 with New York A C stars and John Flanigan, and Kennedy Mutual picnic events at Spy Pond Grove with Harvard entries.
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Eddie” Hobbs
Boston
Melrose
Walter Christie
Hobbs
Charlesbank
Neary
North End
Johnny” Clausen
St. Augustine's Church
South Boston
Locust Street Grounds
New York A. C
John Flanigan
Kennedy Mutual Benefit Association
Spy Pond Grove
Harvard
McDonald
Dick Grant
Maguire
Cambridgeport
Maritime Provincial Club
Caledonian Grove
Westbury
Que Allen
Vienna
Athania
Senator A
Colonel Kuser
United States
Star Pointer
Peoria
Luetgert Appeal Records Ready for Illinois Supreme Court
Judge Garry ruled on exceptions in the late record and stated the appeal is ready to be submitted to the Illinois Supreme Court. The case involves Luetgert and related legal questions. The filing prepares the record for the high court review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry
McCoy Flunks Kid Demands Over Clinches in Corbett Pact
New York July 13 William Gray of the Hawthorne Athletic Club Buffalo did not meet George Considine Corbett representative and sign articles for McCoy today, so the match is off and negotiations end. The Kid demanded clinch hitting. McCoy refused. Corbett yielded on most points but not this one, signaling he won’t risk a bout with Corbett. The result leaves McCoy open to alternative “soft” money with other opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Gray
Hawthorne Athletic Club
Buffalo
George Considine
Corbett
McCoy
Considine
Belef
Fitz
Spike Tuohy To Be Welcomed By South Boston Fight Fans
A large crowd is expected as Spike Tuohy, hailed by South Boston followers as a future light weight champion, receives a public welcome. An earlier forfeit issue is noted but does not hinder the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alien
Spike
Ready to Quit as Michael’s Pacing Team Near Disbandment
Michael and manager Dave Shafer faced the threat of disbanding after a Sunday accident at Manhattan Beach New York. Shafer cited tire problems and vowed to honor contracts with the Davis quint despite doubts. Jimmy Michael remained eager to race the Linton Michael event but injuries and wear tainted prospects.
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Michael
Manhattan Beach Track
New York
Davis Quint
Orient Gus
Shafer
American Cycle Racing Association
Kennedy
Assoration
Jimmy Michael
Mr. Shafer
Boniface
Boulevard
Pillsbury Wins In Thirtieth Chess Round
In Vienna on July 13 the thirtieth round of the international chess tournament ended with Showalter and Schifers drawing. Steinitz defeated Walbrodt while Maroczy and Burne drew. Halprin beat Trenchard. Lipke and Caro drew. Blackburne beat Janowski. Schiechter and Tarrasch drew. Marco lost to Alapin. Pillsbury defeated Tschigorin.
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Vienna
Showalter
Schiffers
Steinitz
Walbrodt
Maroczy
Burne
Halprin
Trenchard
Lipke
Caro
Blackburne
Janowski
Schiechter
Tarrasch
Marco
Alapin
Pillsbury
Tschigorin
Jeffries Set for Aug 6 East Ring Test in New York
Jim Jeffries the Californian heavyweight will debut in the East on August 6 at Lenox A C New York. He faces Steve O Donnell and Bob Armstrong in a two bout ten rounds for a decision with a half hour rest between bouts. Arm strong is tougher but neither opponent is a star, and the bout sequence tests Jeffries endurance and hitting power. Tonight Spike Sullivan night in South Boston features Walter Burgo versus John E Butler with Burgo seeking a claim to top weight status.
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Jim Jeffries
Lenox A. C
New York
Steve O’donnell
Bob Armstrong
O'Donnell
Armstrong
Tom O’rourke
Jeffries
O’donnell
Cork
Auession
Frank Childs
Chicago
California
Spike Sullivan
Broadway Hall
Burgo
Lynn
Bob
Central New York circuit meet highlights and results
At Utica on July 13 the Central New York circuit produced notable results. In the 2:25 class Temeena Dye purse $400 Norvel led, with Demorest taking multiple heats and Ock winning two. Best time 2:21 to 2:22. In the pacing purse Nettie B won straight heats, Bur ton A was third, with best 2:16. Big Timber swept the 2:16 class with two wins and Othello third.
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Utica
N. Y
Burton A
Big Timber
L '96
Othello
Boston Saloons Sailors and Notables Board Two Ocean Liners
Two large steamers depart from Boston for Liverpool the Dominion line New England at 7 30 a m and the Cunarder Pavonia at 2 30 p m with many Boston saloon and second cabin passengers. The New England carries 125 saloon and 9 second cabin and 325 steerage passengers plus a long list of named travelers led by bishops doctors and prominent Boston residents. The Pavonia carries 48 saloon and 150 steerage passengers with notable names including clergy and civic figures aboard.
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Boston
Liverpool
Dominion Line
New England
Pavonia
Charles H. Baldwin
L. Bartlett
Bartlett
Caroline EB. Bill
John Brady
Ellen Brady
Ellen Brady, A. Fred Brown
Brown
Facher S. Brown
A. Fred Brown, Jr
W.W. H. Bowker
Horace Bowker
H. P. Bowditch
Ethel Bowditch
I’rances Bowditch
Edward N. Burke
Thomas J. Burke
James T. Canavan
de L. Carbone
Eugene Clifford
Clifford Hugh Cotton
Hugh
Jean Hoskins
J. Hyde
Holmes Hyde
David Harrower
Master Harrower
Henry V. McLaughlin
W. L. Edwards
Edwards
George H. Elson
G. T. Eustis
Michael Farrell
Edgar G. Fisher
Fisher
David Flynn
David J. Flynn
Miss Ford
James Geddes
A. Geiger, Jr
BE. B. Goodsell
Nesbit Grammer
John J. Hayes
George C. Morse
J. Nelson Parker
George N. Parker
Rolfe
L. J. Robertson
H. Robertson
T. E. Ryan
Samuel Smith
C. A. Smith
William G. Smith
Smith
Walter S. Squibbs
Squibbs
Charles F. Stodder
Miss Stevenson
James N. Supple
T. L. Swain
Edward Swai
Ar Aid
Martin
Ethel S. Martin
John Elson
B. A. Shaw
Postal Clerks Eat Glams At New Haven Meeting
The Postal Clerks Mutual Association held its second annual meeting field day and clam bake at Lighthouse Point in New Haven. About seventy five clerks from New England and New York attended though rain canceled ball games and events. Elected officers include President Frank P. Gillon New Haven. Vice presidents W H O Donovan New London W H Connell Everett Frederick Rand Barton Charles Farrer Newport John H English Portland W H Davis Providence and secretary treasurer E L Knowles New Haven.
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New Haven
Conn
Postal Clerks’ Mutual Association
Lighthouse Point
New England
New York
Frank P. Gillon
Connecticut
W. H. O’donovan
New London
Massachusetts
W. H. Connell
Everett
Vermont
Frederick F Rand
Barton
New Hampshire
Charles Farrer
Newport
Maine
John H. English
Portland
Rhode Island
W. H. Davis
Providence
E.L. Knowles
Reception for Mr Burke Before Emerald Isle Departure
Thomas J. Burke of Jamaica Plain known as Tom Burke of Ours hosted a gathering at his home on the eve of his trip to the Burke ancestral home in Ireland. A. O. H. members and friends wished him safe travels and presented tokens of esteem as he joins a delegation to partake in 1798 United Irishmen tribute ceremonies.
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Thomas J. Burke
Jamaica Plain
Tom Burke
Ours
Hibernian Mounted Brigade
Burke
Emerald Isle
Howlett’s Farewell From Dooley’s Hotel For Ireland
Mine Host John Howlett of Dooleys Hotel was bid a royal send off by over 200 friends on Portland Street. The Wexford native heads to Ireland for a pilgrimage and is active in Division 1 A. O. H. Boston and the A. O. F. of America, plus the Knight of Sherwood Forest title.
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John Howlett
Dooley’s
Hibernian
Portland Street
Howlett
Wexford
Green Isle
Division 1
Boston
Order
Suffolk County
The
A. O. F. of America
Sherwood Forest
Mantell Signs Big Vaudeville Contract in New York
In New York on July 13, B F Keith's agent announced Robert B Mantell joined the Keith circuit. Mantell, a leading actor, is reportedly paid the highest salary yet for a legitimate player and will tour with a five person company presenting the one act play A Lesson in Acting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
B. F. Keith
Robert B. Mantell
Keith
Concannon to Stay in City Auditor Post
The civil service commissioners withdraw their case against J. H. Concannon assistant city auditor. The commission argued no such position existed and he should take the civil service examination, but Concannon will remain in his post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Civil Service Commissioners
J. H. Concannon
Concannon
New Election District Bill Introduced In Senate
Senator Ray, judiciary committee head, proposed a bill to form the metropolitan election district comprising New York, Kings, Queens, Richmond and Westchester counties. It would authorize the Governor to appoint a superintendent of election who can appoint deputies from both major parties and supervise elections. The measure was referred. The war appropriation bill passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Senate
Ray
Judiciary Committee
New York
Kings
Ueens
Richmond
Westchester
Eputies
Bicycle notes on national meet cancellations and racing plans
The Chicago national circuit meet was dropped due to high demand for a Michael vs McDuffee race. The Western trip of the National Track Association team proceeds from Aug 1 with matches arranged for a month. Various riders and clubs in Boston and Massachusetts clash over events, restrictions, and track plans as racing activity continues amid promotions and disputes.
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Chicago
Michael
McDuffee
National Track Association
H. H. Ducker
Charles River Park
Springfield
Springfield Bicycle Club
George S. McLeish
Boston
Willow Grove
New York
Frank Feather
Dorchester Wheelmen’s Racing Committee
Dorchester Wheelmen
Madison Cycle Club
Gloucester
Feather
Jaap Eden
Holland
la Bourgogne
New
Waltham
Fred Schade
Washington
Joe Vernier
Wait
New York Racing Board
Harlem
Review Club Cyclers
Crescent Avenue
Chelsea
Consul Elliott
Massachusetts
Elliott
Pennsylvania
Reed to Stay a Week at Foote Residence in Bohema
The party arrives in Port Henry New York to visit Congressman Wallace Foote Jr. at his residence Bohema. Guests include Hon. Thomas B. Reed Hon. James Sherman and Hon. George Southwick with Miss Kitty Reed. Reed appears in good health during the visit.
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Port Henry
N. Y
Thomas B. Reed
Kitty Reed
James S. Sherman
Utica
George N. Southwick
Albany
Wallace T. Foote, Jr
Munyon Promises Cure All Kidney Complaints Nationwide
In bold claims the advertisement asserts that the Kidney Cure can treat every form of kidney complaint including Bright's Disease, promising universal effectiveness across all cases. The pitch emphasizes extensive testimonials to prove efficacy.
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Bright
Munyon
Senator Kenny Trial Details Ledger and Defalcation Link
In Wilmington Delaware on July 13 the Kenny trial opened new testimony about his account at the First National Bank of Dover. Witness HE C Cooper described fifty nine checks totaling over 18000 from May 1896 to the bank’s defalcation period. Boggs testified Kenny knew of the defalcations and helped plan to cover the deficit by investing in Bay State Gas stock and other ventures. The court adjourned with cross examination set for tomorrow.
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Wilmington
Del
United States
Kenny
Delaware
First National Bank of
Dover
William N. Boggs
First National Bank
Boggs
HE. C. Cooper
Farmers’ National Bank of
Cooper
Senator Kenny
Farmers’ Bank
First National
Kenney
Cuthbert & Co
Philadelphia
Bay State
Kemmey
Bay State Gas
Farewell Dinner Honors Dr Dillon Before Europe Voyage
More than fifty friends gathered at the United States Hotel for a farewell dinner to Dr T J Dillon before his departure to Europe for several months. John McKenna organized the event with P J Flatley presiding. John E Fitzgerald presented a gold watch and chain as a gift.
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T. J. Dillon
United States
Europe
John McKenna
P. J. Flatley
John E. Fitzgerald
George 8. Paterson
John J. Murphy
James Lyons
P. F. Tracy
D. McLaughlin
D. Caithness
D. P. F. Gavin
John A. Kelcher
John E. Nolan
H. McCormack
Frank Driscoll
B. Clarke
John O'Callaghan
Father Sullivan
Father Powers
John F. McDonald
J. J. Plynn
P. J. Costello
J. J. Farnum
M. H. Cox
Peter Fallon
Dr. Timmons
J. J. Teevans
Dr. Gallivan
W. P. Caghman
P. J. Bergin
W. H. Fitzsimmons
Jumped for Life in Racine Fire at Iron Works
An explosion in Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron Works sparked a three story blaze that spread to a nearby barn. About 275 workers were accounted for from 300 on site. three confirmed dead and several injured including George Case with a fractured skull and Albert Miller with both legs broken. The fire was controlled by 5 p.m. with losses over 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Racine Malleable and Wrought Iron Works
John Nelson
George Case
John Keene
Gus Knopsky
Albert Miller
John Sigwart
Chris Poulson
Fire destroys seven business houses in Murfreesboro
Fire swept through Murfreesboro wiping out seven business buildings. Hard ware store loss placed at 15 000, Smith and Carson dry goods and shoes 25 000, Tobias Co 35 000. Total losses exceed 100 000 with 80 000 insured. Nashville reports the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enn
Murfreesboro
Smith & Carson
Tobias& Co
Nashville
Storm postpones Sacr Heart church picnic games
The annual picnic and outdoor gai of the knights and ladies of the Sacr Heart at St. Joseph's Church West En Island Grove was postponed from Wednesday to Saturday due to the storm. The A A U sanction allows the date change for the games at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights and Ladies of the Sacr Heart
St. Joseph’s Church
West En
O Island Grove
I the
Revival of the Stock Company Theatre Predicted
The piece recalls how the stock company faded to a memory in New York Boston Philadelphia and perhaps Chicago. It notes a coming revival with a future outlook and calls for reasonable anticipation of a renewed traditional practice in theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
The
Sunday Post
Morrison Securit y Requisition In New York Case
Governor acts on a securi ty requisition involving Philip W Morrison sought by New York authorities. E B Callenda and General De Goosh connected to the case as advisers in the emergency response.
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Securite
Morrion
New Grand Ty
E. B
Morrison
Champs
New York
de Goosh
Orgency
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