Sensational Baseball Twin Bill at Huntington Avenue Grounds
After 19 innings of brisk play Boston and Cleveland split a doubleheader at Huntington Avenue Grounds. Boston won 4 to 3 in 10 innings with Cy Young delivering the decisive hit, while Cleveland answered 4 to 2 in the second contest behind Bernhard and Winter. Fans witnessed sharp fielding, dramatic moments, and strong performances from stars like Lajoie, Flick, Bay, and Young. The crowd reached 11,577 as the two teams showcased a memorable day of baseball.
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Boston
Cleveland
Huntington Avenue
Cy Young
Criger
George Winter
Bernhard
Hughes
Young
Bay
Flick
McCarthy
Lajoie
O'Brien
Collins
Parent
Lachance
Jack Stahl
Jess
Cleveland 2Na
Bradley
Ray
Ferris
Hickman
Bemis
Freeman
Stahl
Mr. Hughes
Jake Stahl
Winter
Detroit Tigers
Petie Mullin
Arthur Duffey
Treeman
Lynon
Wellington
Dresser, Calkins
Preston
Dorchester
Roslindale
Dorchester High School
Winter and Stahl Lead Second Game Battery Pairing
After a brief rest the teams faced off in the second game with Winter and Stahl and Bernhard and Bemis as the starting batteries. Collins and Winter held Cleveland scoreless early, but the quick offense in the second period suggested Winter might follow Hughes to the stable.
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Winter
Stahl
Bernhard
Bemis
Collins
Cleveland
Hughes
Lawrence Beats Lowell 8 5 In New England Tilt
Lawrence defeats Lowell 8 to 5 with Beard’s sixth inning catch at home plate ending Cross. Jordan pitched well for Lawrence as Conroy and Hickey highlight Lowell’s errors. Attendance around 500 as Fall River hosts Concord and other matchups.
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New England
Concord
Fall River
Lawrence
Lowell
Haverhill
Nashua
Titre
Beard
Cross
Jordan
Connors
Lake
O'llara
Conroy
Hickey
Waldo's
Merritt
Jee
Coveney
Grant
Bernard
Foley
Lowell Ree
New Bedford
Lawrence Lowell
R. B
R.e
O' Bara
Bern'd
Cassidy
Valdois
Righbie
Mureh
E Conroy
Hart
Coven
Acess
Saent
Lowell Defeated 8–5 by Locals in Ragged Game
Lawrence game summaries an 8 to 5 defeat for Lowell by local rivals this afternoon. The contest featured ragged play on both sides and a notable surge in offense in the late innings.
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New England
Lawrence
Lowell
Fea
New Bedford blanks Manchester in NE league game
New Bedford toppled Manchester 3 0 as Josslyn held the visitors to three hits and struck out seven. Whiting struggled with support as Manchester failed to muster offense, totaling three safe hits.
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New Bedford
Mass
Newford
Josslyn
Manchester
Whiting
Allen
Rapp
Joyce
Murray
Murphy
Smith
Mully
Swander
Burrill
Clark
Kelley
Kane
Board
Kwall
Guih'n
Cotec
Mullaney
King
Baseball Notes From The Day On Windy Crowded Fields
Over 23000 fans attended two days of baseball with Cleveland billed for the last game. Slattery hits hard for the White Line and Waddell slumps to .050. Bradley lauds at third, Collins keys fielding at .956. Lajoie and Dougherty near a clash. Cy Young praised, Jake Stahl and winter pitching notable. Boss ton crowd eager for today, ladies day tomorrow with Detroit Tigers.
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Cleveland
Slattery
Blues
Collins
Lajoie
Dougherty
Phillies Sweep Doubleheader Over Chicago In Big Crowd
Philadelphia wins both games as Bender and Plank shine. Patterson and Owen hit freely for Chicago, Altrock relief. Attendance 138,964. final scores show Philadelphia dominant with 11 to 9 in game one and 7 to 4 in game two. Callahan homered for Chicago, Jones Pickering Davis Seybold among hitters.
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Bender
Plank
Patterson
Owen
Altrock
Chicago
Ceveeee
Jones
Pickering
Davis
Seybold
Powers
Murphy
Callahan
Thartsel
M. Cross
Tannehfil
Isbell
Ihlartsel
Holmes
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Green Rf
L. Cross
G' Isbell
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Tannehill
M.cross
Slattery
Patterso
Staiiman
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Po. Uv
Green
Philadelphia Eeeeree
Cross
Schreck
Hassett
Washington Triumphs Over St Louis In Last-Inning Clash
Washington outbatting St Louis in a July game, then won in the final inning on two big drives with no outs. Selbach and Coughlin were ejected for arguing with the umpire as Moran and Heidrick contributed key hits.
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A. E. Cole
Eureka Mower Co
Utica
N. Y
W. L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
Washington
Court Street
Summer ST
St. Louis
Selbach
Coughlin
Washington ST. Louis
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Burkett
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Wallacess
Tee.rt
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O'Hens
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Hemp’s
Robinson
Powell
Kittr’'ge
Calia
Patten
O' Loughlin
Detroit 7 New York 4 in rough baseball tilt
Detroit defeated New York 7 to 4 as pitching held despite weak fielding. Wolfe pitched well before Chesbro relieved him in the ninth. Mullin fanned five for New York while Mullin also starred for Detroit with three two base hits and five strikeouts across the affair. Attendance 2004.
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New York
Detroit
Wolfe
Chesbro
Mullin
Williams
Conroy
Smith
Barrett
McAllister
Crawford
Carr
Long
Fultz
Beville
Sin
Sheridan
Sullivan to Fight Bobby Dobbs in Newcastle July 18
Spike Sullivan signs to meet Bobby Dobbs in Newcastle England on July 18 at 144 pounds for a $500 purse. Dobbs, a confident Negro lightweight, has wagered $500 on his chances and can reach 138 pounds if needed.
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New York
Spike Sullivan
London
Sullivan
Bobby Dobbs
Newcastle
Eng
Dobbs
Dick Burge
Boston's Poor Chicago Game National Roundup
Boston lost to Chicago while New York defeated Pittsburgh in a 6 3 game. Attendance 5320. Doheny faced four batters in the 14th inning. Scoring details include two earned runs for each team and multiple hits with Clarke hitting a three bagger.
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Fall River
Concord
Concords
Kane
Moorhead
R. B. Poa
Eutott- Rfc
Stewart
Eustace
Warren
Newton
Weddige
Bowcock
Carney
O'Harn
Noblitt
Riccius
Pulsifer
Taylor
Saton
Pawcock
O'Harne
Yeager
Burbage
Lee
Hooker
Sullivan
Doheny
New York
Pittsbureny
Colress
Pittsburg
Sebring
Leach
Smith
Dunn
Bowerman
Clarke
Bransfield
Mathewson
Beaumont
Babb
Emilie
Selee's Colts Rout Bos tonians 9 to 4 in Chicago
Selee's rehabilitated Colts defeated Buckenberger's Bostonians 9 to 4. Fred Tenney was out for the visitors with Vic Willis in hospital. Otto Williams filled in at short. The game opened 7-3 after two innings, then Chicago pitchers settled in as the Colts rallied with timely hits and errors to pull away.
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Nationat
Chicago
Selee
Colts
Buckenberger
Hubites
Fred Tenney
Vic Willis
Otto Williams
Pittenger
Taylor
Jack
Pitttenger
Cooley
Slagle
Casey
Chance
Jones
Evers
Moran
Harley
Robaticchio
Greminger
Aubrey
Dexter
Kling
Abbatiechio
Williams
Carney
Abbaticchio
Doheny Weakens Pittsburg in Excruciating 14th Inning
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on July 15 the game stretched to the 14th inning as Doheny weakened allowing three hits and the offense faltered. The contest turned tough with both teams battling, but Pittsburg ultimately fell after a grueling extra frame.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Doheny
St. Louis Wins Behind Ryan's Eighth Inning Double
Ryan's two-run double in the eighth gave St. Louis a 2-0 lead they held as Currie lasted 3 1/2 innings and Murphy finished. Mitchell was erratic for Philadelphia. Attendance 1,230. St. Louis 2, Philadelphia 0.
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Ryan
Currie
Murphy
Mitchell
Philadelphia
R. B
Burke
Titus
Hack
Barry
Dem't
Fuls
Roth
Corrie
Lotte
Moran
Twin Sullivan Beats Judge in Stiff Tammany Club Show
A crowded Tammany Club audience watched Twin Sullivan dominate a strong card. The final bout showcased Sullivan as clearly the premier performer of the night with vigorous rounds and decisive exchanges.
Boxing gossip at Revere Beach Boatswain to land big heavyweight match
Boston boxing columnist Benton reports attempts to match his midget Ed Beaupre of Montreal with Sandy Ferguson at 275 pounds or catchweights, while Ferguson backs a new big heavyweight class. The piece covers other challenges, wagers, and replies from promoters and boxers amid a chaotic boxing scene.
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Revere Beach
Sandy Ferguson
Ed Beaupre
Montreal
Aleck McLean
Ferguson
Sandy
Benton
Billy Murphy
John L. Sullivan
Beaupre
Tom Jenkins
Saltler Sharkey
Yerguson
Steve Mahoney
Pat
Mahoney
Minahan
Musty
Garret
Corbett and Briggs
Billy’ Thompson
Springfield
Jack Dunleavy
America
Sullivan-Mudge
Patsey Sweeney
Thompson
Dunleavy
Sullivan
Judge
Eadie Mealey
West End
Albert Delmont
Johnny Sheehan
O Stephen C
Roxburr
Steve O'Donnell
Washington
West Canton
Dan
Boston
Young Kelly
Fred Tynsdale
Worcester
Jig Stone
B. H. Benton
Rod Roy
Twin Sullivan Dominates Judge In New England Title Bout
The photo by Chickering shows John Twin Sullivan as champion middleweight of New England with a clear all rounds victory. Sullivan controlled every round proving mastery and improving form, while Judge remained competitive but outmatched. The card also notes Young Bryson vs Donahoe ending in Donahoe’s favor, Shea defeating Hawkins, and an upcoming title fight between Young Corbett and Jimmy Briggs slated for Friday night.
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Chickering
John
Sullivan
New England
Twin
Twin Sullivan
Jack
Twin) Sullivan
Judge
Altro
Young Bryson
Young Donahoe
Young Shea
South Boston
Frank Hawkins
Young Corbett
Jimmy Briggs
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Bowerman Fined $100 by National League Chief
President Pulliam announced Bowerman of the New York team was fined 100 dollars for striking Fielder Clarke of Pittsburgh during the Pirates visit to New York. The sum must be paid within five days.
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Bowerman
New York
Pulliam
National Baseball League
Catcher Bowerman
Fielder Clarke
Pittsburg
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