Pirates Play Finest Game This Season At Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on July 14 the Pirates delivered their best effort of the season. Elmer Smith dazzled with seven difficult chances, likely saving at least one home run and several extra base hits. Hawley starred on the mound with perfect control and speed, while Lewis pitched respectably amid limited support. The game featured notable fielding, a controversial fair ball call by Betts, and scattered Boston threats that failed to convert. Attendance reached about 2,000.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Pirates
Elmer Smith
Bergen
Hawley
Lewis
Betts
Smith
Merritt
Lyons
Truby
Mack
Lowe
Bannon
Donovan
Ely
Scot
Beckley
Stivetts
Bostons
Tucker
Harrington
Hamilton
Boston
Baltimore Beats Louisville In Straight Game Victory
Baltimore won the July 14 game in Louisville 15 hits to 7 while Louisville never led. Kelley hit a home run for Baltimore, attendance 800. Score Baltimore 2401211001 Louisville 19000000001. Errors 2 for Louisville and 8 for Baltimore. Batteries Hoffer Clarke Hill Cunningham and Warner.
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Louisville
Baltimore
Kelley
Hoffer
Clarke
Hill
Cunningham
Warner
Spiders Sweep New York in Listless Exhibition
Cleveland beat New York 1 to 0 in a dull exhibition as Young dominated for six innings against Freedman’s club. Irwin protested over Tebeau’s eligibility. Attendance around 600 with Cleveland tallying 12 hits to New York’s 6. Batteries: Young Zimmer for Cleveland, Clarke Wilson for New York.
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Cleveland
New Yorks
Spiders
Young
Freedman
Irwin
Tebeau
New York
Zimmer
Clarke
Wilson
Delehanty Drives In Four For Chicago Loss In Philadelphia
Delehanty supplied the big bat for Chicago as Philadelphia handed them a 14 to 9 defeat. Both starters endured rough outings while Philadelphia benefited from 12 hits and 6 Chicago errors. Attendance was listed at 1,200 with Taylor and Clements facing Griffith and Kittredge.
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Chicago
Senators Beat St Louis With Early Errors
ST LOUIS July 14 Errors by Turner and Cross in the first inning gave the Senators their only run today Breitenstein was in perfect form and did his best work with men on bases Mercer pitched well except in the sixth when seven hits scored six runs Attendance 1500 St Louis 0 Washington 1 Hits St Louis 16 Washington 7 Errors St Louis 2 Washington 2 Batters Breitenstein and McLaren Mercer and McGuire
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ST. Louis
Turner
Cross
Senators
Breitenstein
Mercer
Gt. Louie
Iostsess
Washington
Evors
Mcl
Arland
McGuire
Cincinnati Beats Brooklyn 8 to 4 in Today’s Game
Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 8 to 4 in a game today. Details from the July 14 report indicate a clear offensive win for Cincinnati with key plays and standout performers contributing to the victory.
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Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Brockton Wins Pitchers Duel Over Augusta 3-0
In Brockton on July 14, Magee and Newell matched zero in bases on balls and only one hit allowed. The attendance was about 500 as Brockton defeated Augusta 3 to 0. The box score shows a tight early issue with Brockton finally breaking through late.
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Brockton
Augusta
Magee
Newell
Brockton Iiss
Fall River Beats Portland In Close Baseline Match
Fall River won a tight home game against Portland as pitcher Stevens pitched well before retiring due to illness. Attendance was reported at 40, reflecting a small, keen crowd.
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Fall River
Portland
Stevens
New Bedford Scores Early Rout in Baseball Tilt
In New Bedford on July 14 Morse was hammered throughout the game. Day connected for only two safeties as the visitors dominated. The contest ended after the first half of the seventh to allow players to catch a train with New Bedford leading 022 03 o.
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New Bedford
Morse
Day
Buffalos Win With Strong Early Attacks In Syracuse
In Syracuse on July 14 the Buffalos defeated the home team by forcing Willis out early and scoring in the first and fifth innings Delaney relieved and held the visitors to three scattered hits Gruber pitched dominantly and Shearon hit a home run Attendance was 1163.
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N. Y
Buffalos
Willis
Delaney
Gruber
Shearon
PUBIC
Sii Saes
Esses
Sytaculo Isc
Csv Cies
Wilkes Barre Beats Springfield At Hampden Park
Wilkes Barre won from Springfield at Hampden Park this afternoon in a game marked by good plays, errors, and uncertainty until the last. Final score Wilkes Barre five, Springfield four with no score after the fourth inning.
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Wilkesbarre
Springfield
Mass
Rochester Triumph Over Albanys In Tight Game
Rochester beat Albanys in a July 14 home game as Dineen collected eighteen hits and twenty four bases. McFarland was hit twice after the fourth inning. Attendance reached 1200 spectators. Final score Rochester 12 Albanys 2.
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Rochester
N. Y
Albanys
Dineen
McFarland
Avdent
Civecsss
Special Yacht Rages Off South Boston Regatta
The open class race postponed from the Boston Fourth of July regatta will sail this afternoon off South Boston. Yachts 30 to 40 feet sailing length may compete for prizes of 30, 20, 15, and 10 dollars. Preparatory gun at 1 45, start at 2. The 16 mile course runs from the starting line between judges and flag boats, past Deer Island light, Faun bar bell buoy No 2, to a starboard return and across the finish. Time limit extended to five hours.
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City of Boston
South Boston
Deer Island Light
Faun Bar Bell Bouy No. 2
Aun ‘Bar Bell Bouy No. 2
Deer Island
Judges
Slavin Beats Butler In Philadelphia Bout
Boxing gossip from Philadelphia reports Frank Slavin defeating Joe Butler in under a minute after a right to the jaw and body. Butler, once seen as championship material, fades after losses to Slavin and Baker. The piece also notes forthcoming bouts and various boxing plans and feints with promoters and fighters across New York, Baltimore, and Rhode Island.
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Joe Butler
Philadelphia
Butler
Slavin
Harry Baker
Baker
Billy Madden
Mechanicsville
N. Y
Denver
Ed” Smith
Fitzsimmons
J. H. Nideprandt
Corbett
America
M Kennedy
South Africa
Smith
Kid Lavigne
Oceanic
N. J
Charley McKeever
Madison Square Garden
New York
al Herford
Eureka Athletic Club
Baltimore
Joe Gans
Martin Flaherty
Flaherty
Dixon
Joan A. Sullivan
Providence
Geore Southwick
Southwick
Rhode Island
Lonesome Isle
Denny Murphy
Happy James
Murphy
George V. Tuohey
Hooper Edges Sargent In Sussex Ladies Handicap
In Manchester Massachusetts July 14 at the Sussex County links a remarkable ladies handicap golf match produced record scores. Mrs R C Hooper won by one stroke over Miss N C Sargent who previously held the title. Hooper totaled 116 over two rounds breaking the record while Sargent posted a 117 with a 53 in the second round. Miss Greenough won Class B with 141.
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Manchester
Mass
Sussex County Links
N. C. Sargent
R. C. Hooper
Half Rates to St Louis and Return for Convention
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad will sell tickets to St Louis and return at half rates for the Populist and silver convention held July 29 to 25. For details write to A. J. Simmons, N E A, 211 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts.
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St. Louis
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
Boston
Mass
Finzer's Five-Brothers Chewing Tobacco Grit-Free Claim
An advertisement extols Finzer's Five-Brothers chewing tobacco as free of grit, praising superior quality and urging readers to choose this brand over gritty tobaccos.
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Finzer
Captures Second Race in Half-Rater Series El Heire A Poor Second
In the second race of the half rated series, El Heire finished in a distant second place as the competition intensified. The event highlighted emerging talent and set the stage for the next installment.
Glencairn Wins International Challenge Cup Race on Oyster Bay
Canadian yacht Glencairn defeats El Heirie in the second race of the International Challenge Cup series off Seawanhaka on Oyster Bay. Glencairn led from start to finish with spinnaker precision and final times showing a margin of about six minutes.
Benton M breaks New England half mile track record
Medford July 14 Benton M the fleet footed Worcester trotter set a New England half mile record in the opening Combination Park program. Page edged him for second heat 2:12 3 4, reflect a fast opening day with strong attendance and fast track times. Refina led 2:35 pace but broke late. Marble Chief won 2:22 class. The card tomorrow includes four events. Brevet fell but no injuries.
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Benton M
Worcester
New England
Combination Park
Benton
Page
Jock Bowen
Refina
Winnie L
Alice
Marble Chief
Fitield
Brever
Payne heads to Cleveland for Republican meeting
The Hon. Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin arrived in Cleveland to attend a Republican national committee meeting called for tomorrow. Hanna indicated the executive committee would meet for two days, with Payne the first member to respond to the notice.
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Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Republican National Committee
Cleveland
Hana
Hanna
United Press
Payne
Manley Confident on McKinley Victory in 1900 Race
Cleveland July 14 Mr Manley tonight said McKinley election is as assured as his nomination, settled before the St Louis convention. He predicted large McKinley majorities nationwide, with silver cries confined to the West. Sewall may poll the Democratic vote in Maine but lacks good company. Manley Clayton Quay visited, Cleveland favored for HQ, and Cornelius N Bliss tipped as ninth committee member choice.
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Cleveland
Maine
Cornelius N. Bliss
Newark
Canton Welcomes McKinley Supporter Delegates
A Canton Ohio report notes Chicago convention delegates arriving since Saturday with Br. T. Cooper of Delaware stating he will vote for McKinley and sound money. He criticizes the convention’s platform and forecasts diminishing free silver influence. Canton prepares for a large Cleveland women’s delegation visiting Major McKinley tomorrow. several hundred visitors anticipated.
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Canton
Chicago
BR. T. Cooper
Delaware
McKinley
Mr. Cooper
West
Cleveland
Apsley Praises McKinley as Ideal Candidate
Washington July 14 Mr Apsley of Massachusetts vice chairman of the congressional committee returned to Washington after visiting Canton with Mr McKinley. He is enthusiastic about the Republican nominee calling him a Man of the people and predicting he will prove the people's choice before the campaign ends.
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Washington
D. C
Apsley
Massachusetts
Congressional Committee
McKinley
Canton
Cooper wins mile open in hot finish at national bicycle meet
In Battle Creek Michigan Tom Cooper defeats Eddie Bald in the mile open finale on a dirt track. Don Laker Kennedy Bald Loughead Eaton and Bliss qualify for the event while Sanger fails to reach the final. About twelve thousand spectators witnessed the races including Henry Marsh who won the half mile open amateur with a 1 02 4 8 time.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Tom Cooper
Eddie Bald
Cooper
Don Laker
Kennedy
Bald
Loughead
Eaton
Bliss
Sanger
Dr. Parker
Henry Marsh
Ann Arbor
Detroit
Buffalo
Sarnia
Ont
Joe Goldberg
Kalamazoo
H. D. Lege
Coldwater
Fred Loughead
Con Paler
Kimball
Ica
Bicycle Notes and Cycling News From Boston to Louisville
Boston cyclists plan a private train to the L A W national meet in Louisville this August to save costs and enjoy camaraderie. The Somerville Cycle Club marks its twelfth anniversary, with most original members now honorary. The Roslindale Cycle Club schedules a Labor Day ten mile road race at 9 a.m. and entry blanks soon. Membership of the L A W tops 60,000 with New York adding 380 names. states show steady gains. A snake encounter on a Port Jervis to Dingmans Ferry cycle path ends with a damaged tire repaired with tape and cement rather than a trophy snake.
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Louisville
Washington
Andrea
Andrea & Sons of
Milwaukee
Andrea Cycles
New England
Somerville
Gideon
Philadelphia
A. D. Waite
Cohoes
N. Y
National Racing Board
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Eee
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Young’s
Henry W. Robinson
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South California
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Utah
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Virginia
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Midletown
Port Jervis
Dingman’s Ferry
Clarence
Mortimer Hulse
Hulse
Gold Democrats of Illinois plan third ticket push in Chicago
Gold Democrats of Illinois reopen Palmer House headquarters to push a new national convention by September. They expect Eastern and Southern delegations and a ticket to vote against McKinley while debates over sound money and silver heat up. Desertions to silver rank rise as Bryan allies seek Hill chairmanship to derail the plan. Republican leaders prepare branch HQs in Cleveland and Chicago with Jamieson in charge of the Western campaign.
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Chicago
Gold Democratic Organization of
Illinois
Palmer House
Robins
McKinley
Eix
Hopkins
Texas
Nebraska
Nois
New York
Bryan Notification Committee
Hill
Madison Square Garden
National Committee
Cleveland
Jamieson
Republican State Committee
Bryan
Winthrop cafe opens with Boston press at beach
About thirty five press representatives and hotel men from Boston attended the opening of the new steamboat cafe at Winthrop Beach yesterday afternoon. A Rhode Island clam bake was served in the new dining room after a breezy ride from Winthrop line wharf. Informal speeches predicted prosperity for the beach, then the party returned by boat.
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Boston
Winthrop Beach
Rhode Island
Winthrop Line Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Castle Island Drowning Report Faults Landing Safety and Oversight
The Park Commissioners conclude the Castle Island drowning stemmed from an unsafe landing stage and disordered embarkation by children. They note no fault with piles driving but blame lack of adult management and police detail, call out legislative shift of park police control, and defer blame to the inquest for final assignment.
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Park Commissioners
Castle Island
Board of Park Commissioners
Park Department
William E. Sheldon
Marine Park
Sheldon
South
Court of Inquest
Daylight Fireworks Display at Winthrop Wharves Opens
The Winthrop Steamboat Company celebrates its new wharf and headhouse with a daytime fireworks matinee on Saturday at 2 30 PM. Jordan's military band will perform as spectators view a picturesque 35 minute sail. Boats depart from the Winthrop line wharf every half hour starting at noon with ample room for thousands onboard and a round trip fare listed in the notice.
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Winthrop Steamboat Company
Jordan
Winthrop Line
Bryan address at Park reception on party platforms
William J. Bryan spoke at a Centralia Newfoundland reception in the Park. He said the campaign would be a memorial campaign with two great parties and distinct platforms. He warned against worshipping parties and urged study of money questions between gold standard and silver.
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Centralia
William J. ‘Bryan
Park Topete
St. Louis
Democratic Party
Purdy denies death rumor after Purdy family letter found
In West Newbury on July 14 rumors spread that Grace L Purdy of Madway had leaped from the steamer Priscilla. Grace’s sister says Grace is alive and in a city near Boston, with daily contact. Millicent Hurley, missing since July 6 and linked to a fiancé’s family, has not been located and descriptions of a jumper do not match her.
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West Newbury
Grace L. Purdy
Priscilla
Grace
Post
Purdy
Stella Purdy
Boston
Millicent Hurley
Russell Place
Charlestown
Mary Purdy
Building Collapse Kills One at North End Playground Site
A partially torn down city North End site for a children’s playground collapsed yesterday noon. One man died and another was seriously hurt. Unidentified body lies at North Grove street morgue while John Leverone, 18, remains at Massachusetts General Hospital with a broken right leg in three places. The other victim is unnamed.
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Youn John Leverone
Massachusetts General Hospital
Tseverone
Anthony Place
Hanover Street
Bryan Leaves for Salem After Silver Dollar Platform
The article discusses a political platform urging restoration of unlimited coinage of silver and gold at 16 to 1 and the demonetization of any legal money. It asserts government may redeem obligations in gold or silver and calls voters to study the issues and vote freely. Mr. Bryan departed for Salem at 8:50 p.m.
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Chicago
Bryan
Salem
Unknown Italian youth killed in Bennet avenue collapse
An unidentified about 18 year old Italian in striped jumper and off white overalls perished when a roof collapsed at 3 15 pm at 18 Bennet avenue. Firemen and police recovered the body after two hours of debris removal as aids searched for further victims among the old razed buildings.
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North
Bennet
Prince Streets
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Maguire
Rooney
Young Leverone
Badarracco
Egan
Cheswell
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