National League pennant race in midseason heat
A wrap on the National League standings shows Baltimore leading a tighter, more uncertain race. Chicago has surged from the East as a surprising fourth, while Pittsburgh and Brooklyn press the stronger Western challengers. The piece urges watching Baltimore, Chicago, and Pittsburgh as Boston’s hopes drift amid injuries and uneven batting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Louisville
Philadelphia
Chicago
Baltimore
Cleveland
Bangor
Brockton
Portland
New Bedford
Lewiston
Fall River
Augusta
Pawtucket
Baltimores
New York
Pittsburg
Pitteburg
Anson
Ewing
Tebeau
Hee
Uly
St. Louis
Washington
St Louis Wins Protestable Sept. 12 Baseball Game
In St Louis a game with Cleveland was played today by agreement and won by St Louis amid a likely protest over an umpire ruling. Breitenstein outpitched Wilson and Quinn hit a home run as attendance reached about 4000. Final scores show St Louis with 4 and Cleveland with 4. Base hits favored St Louis 12 to 10 with three errors each. Breitenstein Miller Wilson O Connor noted as batteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Clevelands
Breitenstein
Wilson
Quinn
Cleveland
Miller
O’connor
Brooklyn Beats Louisville In Wild First Inning
Brooklyn jumped on Weyhing for eight runs in the first inning then McDermott came in and both teams played unevenly. Anderson homered. Umpire Murray drew criticism though it did not change the outcome. Attendance 4500. Score Brooklyn 16 Louisville 3. Base hits Brooklyn 16 Louisville 10. Errors Louisville 4. Batteries Stein Grim C Dailey Weyhing McDermott Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Brooklyn
Weyhing
McDermott
Anderson
Murray
Stein
Grim
Dailey
Warner
Baltimore's 6 9–2 rout over Chicago in record crowd
Baltimore won for the third straight, outplaying Chicago from start to finish. Stewart McGraw Kelley and Clarkson homered as 12,000 spectators packed the field. Batters Clarkson Griffith Kittridge starred for Chicago with 11 hits for Baltimore and 3 Chicago errors.
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Chicago
Baltimore
Chicagos
Stewart
McGraw
Kelley
Clarkson
Chark
Griffith
Kittridge
Washington Defeats Cincinnati In Season Opener
Washington triumphed over Cincinnati 16 to 2 as Anderson pitched well and had a hit in every at bat. Attendance was 800. The game featured 12 base hits for Washington and 8 for Cincinnati with three Washington errors and two by Cincinnati. Batteries Anderson McGuire Foreman Rhines Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Washington
Anderson
McGuire
Foreman
Rhines
Murphy
Rochester and Toronto Split Doubleheader in East League
In Rochester New York on July 14 the Eastern League game between Rochester and Toronto produced a split doubleheader with each team winning one contest. Detailed scores and standout performances were recorded by local reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. C
Toronto
Divorces and court notices from city clerks office
Divorces listed with room and office references for authority, noting court clerks and legal proceedings. Fragmentary entry shows Wakefield referenced with office details and a September date uncertain.
Toronto Dominates Rochester in Twin Bill Scoring Sweep
In front of over 8000 fans, Toronto wins both games. Gray’s strong pitching confounds Rochester, while Harper struggles in the box. Berger and Lake depart with injuries in the seventh of the opener as Toronto posts 15 runs to Rochester’s 1. The nightcap mirrors the first as Toronto plates eight runs, Rochester ten, with winded fielding and key homers from Hamburg and Daly.
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Toronto
Gray
Harper
Berger
Lake
Toronto Seccesecseve
Rochester
Casey
White
Syracuse Defeats Buffalo In Exciting Rivalry Game
Syracuse beat Buffalo 9 to 7 in a lively July game. Sweeny hit a home run as both teams traded runs, Buffalo narrowing the gap in the sixth. Attendance reached about 4000 with 12 Syracuse base hits to 14 for Buffalo. Battery: Cannon Hess for Syracuse and Wadsworth Dowse for Buffalo.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Syracuse
Stars
Sweeny
Cannon
Hess
Wadsworth and
Dowse
Baseball clubs seek open dates and guaranteed games in state
Several Charlestown and Boston clubs list open dates and matching aims for next week or summer. Names include the Arrows of Charlestown, Xaviers, Owls, St Rose Altar Boys Chelsea, St Johns Lyceum Roxbury, Madisons Roxbury, Admirals South Boston, St Vincents South Boston, Boston Grays, Roxbury Juniors, Roxburys, St Catherines Somerville, Centrals Boston, Bowdoins, Unions East Cambridge, Winthrops Charlestown, Hagles Charlestown, Cliftons and Clarions, Jubilee Club Boston. Contacts provide addresses and required guarantees or age ranges.
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Arrows
Charlestown
Edward Doherty
Bow Street
Xaviers
James M. Trainor
State Street
Boston
Owls of
Puritans
James E. Husson
St. Catherines of
Somerville
William Donovan
School Street
Centrals
J. J. Cosgrove
Washington Street
Bowdoins
J. Wilner
Sheafe Street
East Cambridge
Ames
eThe Winthrops
B. Murphy
Wallace Street
Hagles
W. McDermott
Tremont Street
Lestown
Shrewsport
Roxbury
Clarions
Cliftons
Jubilee Club
Braintrees
Medfords
M. FP. Mullen
First Street
South
Cornell Crew Feud Spurs British Mockery at Regatta
London papers mock Cornell after its captain’s explanatory letter. Leanders refused to row in a prize race. Youths tore down American flags from houseboats and sang anti Cornell songs during race week. If Cornell competes at the Metropolitan regatta on July 25 it may meet Thames Molesey and others but not Leander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily and
Sporting
Cornell
Thames
London Molesey
Leander
Comedian Carroll Seeks Lost Mascot Dog Kismet
Comedian Richard Carroll offers a small fortune for a half Skye half Scotch terrier roaming the streets. The dog named Kismet is Carroll'sstage mascot from his opera Kismet at Tremont Theatre. A posse of 25 searchers scours the area after the dog fled due to stage fright, with Carroll heartbreakingly hopeful for a return.
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Richard Carroll
Langham Hotel
Carroll
Tremont Theatre
Carrol
Entries For Mystic Meeting July 23 26 Purse Details
Entries for Mystic staged July 23 to 26 have been made. Each event offers purses of 600 dollars.
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Mystic
Parson Davies Talks Barry Ross Fight Plans Tonight
Parson Davies, Chicago sportsman and manager of Jimmy Barry, confirms Barry Ross bout at Banta's Hall tonight will be decided on merit. He also hints a potential Armstrong bout against George Godfrey if Armstrong defeats Walter Johnson in the eight round prelim.
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Davies
Chicago
Peter Jackson
Joe Choynski
Jimmy Barry
Dave Ross
Union Athletic Club
Banta’s Hall
Barry
Bob Armstrong
Walter Johnson
Armstrong
George Godfrey
Boxing Gossip and Boxing Referee Talk in Boston
Johnny Griffin laments missing a match with Tom Connolly against George Dixon while criticizing Yank Sullivan’s bid to referee the Corbett–Fitzsimmons fight. The column notes Tim Hurst’s flaws as referee and suggests future matchups, with mentions of Maher O'Donnell, Brady shows, and local boxing plans in New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Messrs. O
Rourke
Pohnt. Griffin
James J. Corbett
Yank Sullivan
Syracuse
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Tim Hurst
Hurst
W. E. Harding
Police Gazette
New York
Nick Long
Cotton King
Rob Roy
Building Trades Council Protest Over Drill Ground Funds
At a Building Trades Council meeting last evening a $2,000 plan for a drill and target practice ground faced strong opposition while a $12,000 militia field loan drew protests to repurpose funds for school improvements. Messages urged brewery owners to delay gates by non union housesmiths. Officers were elected for Building Laborers and Freight Handlers locals detailing presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and arms guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades Council
Franklin Brewery
James Flynn
Washington Street
Jeremiah Dacy
P. Collins
S. Walsh
M. Hanniffen
D. Dillon
P. Thompson
I. Clancey
North Shore crowds flock to Crescent Beach on sunny Sunday
Thousands of visitors from Boston Lynn and nearby towns filled Crescent Beach and Ocean Grove despite cloudy skies. Christian Endeavorers and church groups attended, with bands performing from the Strathmore site and at Ocean Grove. Notables like George Walton and J Thomas Baldwin drew crowds as 6000 plus enjoyed music picnics and seaside views.
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North Shore
Boston
Lynn
Crescent Beach
George Walton
Strathmore Hotel
Patriarchs Militant Band of
the Pines
Winthrop Beach
Ocean Grove
Metropolitan Band
Lewis A. Matt
Dedham
Josephine Miller
Blue Hill Cottage
Neptune Avenue
Leroy M. Coffman
Assumption
Ill
Christian Endeavor
First Baptist Church
Revere
Union Evangelical Church
Point of Pines
Prince of Entertainers
J. Thomas Baldwin
Adjourned P C C Meeting At Club House July 17
An adjourned P C C meeting will be held at the club house on Wednesday July 17 at 8 p m replacing the July 8 session. All business lawful for the regular meeting will be transacted and full attendance is urged. The article notes a large Nahant run by the C C C with many wheelmen and excursionists, rain impacting plans but crowds remaining. It mentions musical attractions by Nahant Steamboat Company and Bass Point House and credits James McGinley for a map. It ends with a regional note on bicycle prevalence and a question about American Wheelmen of New York and earmas Gideon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Westland and
Massachusetts Avenues
Nahant
Bass Point
Point
Jacksonville
Frederick de Bary
Nahant Line
Nahant Steamboat Company
Bass Point House
Naval Brigade Band
Gounod Ladies’ Quartet
Hudson River
Asbury
Sunday Post
James McGinley
Roxbury
Chicago
Rochester
N. Y
Rome
New York
Earmas Gideon
Visit to Gray Gables by Oneida Yacht Arrives for Cleveland Visit
E G C Benedict's steam yacht Oneida reached Gray Gables Buzzard's Bay with the owner and family aboard for a short visit to President Cleveland's family. The arrival occurred early in the evening on July 14 as visitors from the yacht community.
Sweeney O Connell marry in Boston church
Thomas Sweeney and Ellen O Connell both of Boston wed at St Joseph s Church yesterday officiated by Rev Thomas A Walsh. Best man William Love and bridesmaid Myra O Toole attended. After the ceremony the party visited Beachmont and was hosted at Victoria Cottage Winthrop Avenue by the bride s sister Mrs Foster.
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Thomas Sweeney
Ellen O’connell
Boston
St. Joseph’s Church
Thomas A. Walsh
William Love
Myra O’toole
Beachmont
Foster
Victoria Cottage
Winthrop Avenue
Mary Love
Fanny Love
Maria Sweeney
James S. O’riley
James Cleland
Joseph Brodbine
Laura Murphy
Frank Jones
Fitchburg Ocean Terminus Crew Enjoy Annual Outing
Fitchburg harbor's Hoosack Tunnel dock workers held their yearly outing aboard the sloop Adea. Commodore Edward Dickson led the trip as the committee of W. J. McLaren Charles A. Clarke and A. J. Siddall reported a flawless day with Hawthorne Quartet music and Charles W. Furlong's tenor solos praised by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Hoosack Tunnel Dock
Adea
Edward Dickson
W. J. McLaren
Charles A. Clarke
A. J. Siddall
Hawthorne
Charles W. Furlong
Defender and Vigilant Duel on a Windy Race Day
Defender led from the start, gaining on Vigilant as wind fell and completed a six mile reach ahead by about two minutes. Vigilant, outfooted and outpointed, headed to New York mid race while Defender pursued toward Newport and Bristol with plans to sail for New Rochelle. Captain Nat Herreshoff praised Defender's performance as plans for a larger sail area and continued practice were outlined.
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Kite
Defender
Point Judith
Narragansett Pier
Lee
Barr
New York
Gould
Colonia
Goat Island
Bristol
Newport
New Rochelle
Iselin
Sandy Hook
Nat Herreshoff
Morgan
Shearwater
Herreshoff
Aarnon
Hank’’ Haff
Sixteenth annual League of American Wheelmen meet ends
At Asbury Park New Jersey the sixteenth annual LAW meet ended after weather delays and late-night events. Final heat of the two mile Class B handicap was postponed to Monday after a hail storm. Entries opened for Monday’s events including mile and half mile races with prize diamonds and pins. Notable riders listed include Sims McDonald Bald Earl Cabanne Brown Kennedy Goodman Dawson. Crowd mainly hotel guests as members left town. 200 wheelmen marched to Ocean Grove last night, shouting songs until police dispersed them.
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Asbury Park
N. J
League of American Wheelmen
Harry Maddox
W. F. Sims
Raymond McDonald
E. C. Bald
Charles T. Earl
L. D. Cabanne
A. L. Brown
A.D. Kennedy
Teddy Goodman
Ray Dawson
Ray McDonald
Fred Titus
Ocean Grove
Fall From Window Leaves Mrs Devine Unconscious
At 11 45 last evening Mrs Annie Devine aged 65 living at 17 Old Harlow street fell from a second story window and was rendered unconscious. Dr Thorndike who attended her cannot yet state the nature or extent of her injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Devine
Harlow Street
Devine
Thorndike
Working Boys' Benefit Festival Planned at South End Grounds
The Working Boys' Home general committee set the festival program at South End grounds with athletic events at 1 30 p m and a 3 30 p m finish for the sports. Nine Regiment volunteers perform a drill followed by a city government nine versus State Legislature baseball game. Trinity German Church gymnasts, Keith’s entertainment, then a fireworks display close the outing. A next Wednesday meeting for young men is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Working Boys
South End
Shawmut Avenue
Keith
Sea Moss Farine Package for Desserts and Beverages
An advertisement notes Sea Moss Farine as toothsome and nutritious and economical with a package yielding 16 quarts for various dessert dishes. Receipts with each package indicate grocery distribution.
Cleveland daughters attract Cape Cod interest at Buzzard's Bay
Reports from Buzzard's Bay describe President Cleveland's daughters Ruth and Esther growing up amid curiosity among locals. The article notes Ruth's brown hair and blue eyes, Esther's blonde look, and the family's traditional upbringing. Neighbors joke about education, upbringing, and the idea of women voting, while Ruth and Esther enjoy outdoor play and mud pies under a slow summer sun.
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Cleveland
Cape Cod
St Augustine’s Picnic for school and convent fund
Parishioners of St. Augustine's Church South Boston plan an annual picnic at Downer's Landing with a ball game between Warren Association of Dorchester and South Bostons for a purse. Events include races boating contests and dancing with prizes. electric cars run to the boats from the church.
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St. Augustine’s Church
South Boston
Downer’s Landing
Warren Association of
Dorchester
South Bostons
Rowe’s Wharf
M. J. Reidy
Pig
Man
E. J. Drummond
J. J. Masons
B. H. Keenan
J. A. McManus
J. Ken
W. S. McNary
Erisoner Drohan
E. Barry
Peter Kelley
J. x .Toomey
W. J. Ford
J. M. Grainey
J. Wiilson
James H. Tucker
J. A. Munkley
J. J. Healy
McMorrow
J. Feeley
M. V. O’hare
George McDonald
F. Watts
J. Werguson
E. Trainor
M. Curry
B. Brohan
R. N. Daley
T. J. Lobsy
James J. O’brien
D. A. McDonald
W. Creed
J. W. Redmond
Xe McDermott
James R. Towle
John H. Tucker
James I. Moore
John Doolin
M. H. Keenan
M. Connell
T. Foley
T. Maley
John Cannon
Francis P. Carroll
John J. Harkins
W. H. McMorrow
J. J. Casey
W. L. Drohan
P. Donnelley
D. W. Creed
Cashman
M. Nelligan
J. Scanlan
D Dwyer
D. McCarthy
T. Owens
J. J. Toomey
J. H. Icker
Pe Nolan
J. R. Towle
Cc. Chamberlin
P. FP. Vrner
J. Cahill
T. F. Donovan
T. Sullivan
J. W. Ferson
J. J. Kehoe
F. A. Stout
A. Murph
T. G. Creed
P. F. Hines
T. McMahon
T Conners
Devine
W. J. Murphy
B. Graham
T. Waldron
J. Allen
J. F. Creed
J. J. Mahoney
P. Kelley
J. Doolin
A. I. Moore
W. Lynch
E. F. Doherty
E. G. Moore
Ua. Munkley
Jes Lynch
W. H. Keenan
D. Cronin
D. McIntire
H. F. Kelley
J. F. Mulcahey
Doyle
F. McCarthy
J. D. O'Brien
O O’ Brien
P. Doodey
J. F. Walsh
J. O'Hara
Connelly
O. E. Bardick
J. Elley
C. E. Towle
F. Ee
F. McGinnis
J. J
Run to Morris Cove opens Atlantic-Larchmont yacht squadron
The first big vessels of the Atlantic Larchmont yacht squadron anchored at Morris Cove New Haven Conn after a run from Black Rock Bridgeport. About seventy five yachts lay at anchor by 4 pm with Shamrock Ventura Emerald Elsie Marie Wasp Ramona and Sachem among early arrivals. Tomorrow the fleet will move to New London with an early start anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Atlantic-Larchmont Yacht Squadron
Morris Cove
Black Rock
Bridgeport
Shamrock
Ventura
Emerald
Elsiemarie
Wasp
Ramona
Sachem
New London
Death by Paris Green Reported in Marblehead
George Keen committed suicide by taking Paris Green this morning in Marblehead. Chief Atwood was notified and Dr. Carleton aided. Keenan was about years of age and lived alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
George Keenan
Paris Green
Chief Atwood
Carleton
Keenan
Cape Cod Spiritualists Hold Camp Meeting at Ocean Grove
Dennisport July 14 the annual camp meeting of the Cape Cod Spiritualists and Liberals opened at Ocean Grove Harwichport Rev 8S. Beai of Brockton presided Rev L K Washburn of Revere spoke this afternoon and evening meetings continue for two weeks in Harwichport and Ocean Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Cod
Dennisport
Ocean Grove
Harwichport
Boston Post fund aids widow of John W. Wills
Post reported three more contributions to aid the destitute widow of John W. Wills totaling 50 dollars after public appeal. Donors include M C Ring 2 dollars G F H Murray 2 dollars J L East Boston 5 dollars and Irish American Football Club 10 dollars. Post pledged to receive and pass on funds. The Irish American Football Club met at Gray’s Hall Oswego Street and voted to contribute 1 cent for the fund and express sympathy. Club officers were named: President John O Connery Vice President Michael M Sullivan Recording Secretary P Flemming Financial Secretary James Ferris Treasurer Daniel O Neil Sergeant at Arms Intener Doorkeeper Shea Captain Daniel O Neil Vice Captain John Joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hyland
John Ryan
Bartley Dooley
Michael Croke
Michael Cowley
Lawrence O'Neil
James Donovan
Old Colony A. F. of
James Day
James McGillicuddy
J. Murray
John
John W. Wills
M. C. Ring
Hinckley Street
Som- Ewu Fc Eps Ycanicces
Roxbury
Lia
Lygicneis Sc
the Post
Irish American Football Club of
Boston
Gray’s Hall
Oswego Street
Boston Post
John O’connery
Michael M. Sullivan
P. Flemming
James Ferris
Aniel
Oe Shea
Daniel O’neil
John Joy
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Wilkesbarre
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Richmond
Virginia
Gate
Allen & Ginter
Tee American Tonacco Co
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Wittrock
Hamburg
Daly
Téoronto
Parson Davies
Godfrey
Johnny Griffin
Braintree
Tom O’rourke
Tommy Connolly
George Dixon
Trades Council
Labor News
M. Sheehy & Co
Earth
Devonshire St
Postoffice
Gray Gables
Sweeney—O’connell
Sohn H Pacar
St. Gamat
Philedaminien
Tate
York
Vigilant
George Gould
E. A. Willard
Captain Barr
Commodore Morgan
Maddox
Commonwealth OF Massachusetts
Superior Court
Suffolk
George Colt
Maud Holt
Maud
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George C. Holt
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County of
Jos
A. Willard
Wellington Wells
Asst
Holden
L. A. Lockwood
Saylesville
Rhode Island
Crefeld Electrical Works
Charles E. Bibber
Charles E. White
Copartners
Bibber, White & CO
Plastiff
Proctor-Raymond v. R Trig Company
Asino G. Sleeper
Stephen Thacher
Christian P. Jacobsen
Mathilde N. Jacobsen
Mamie Gallagher
West Hingham
James Gallagher
K. Gallagher
John W. McKim
Esquire
Elijah George
Register
DR. Lougest & CO
Louwest & Co
Columbus Ave
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California
Blanchard & Farrar
Cock Square
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