Baseball Schedule and Standings Across Leagues
In the national league Boston faces Chicago while Brooklyn plays Cleveland and other matchups include Philadelphia at Pittsburg Baltimore at Cincinnati and New York at Louisville. In the New England league Pawtucket goes to Lewiston Brockton hosts Portland Fall River visits Augusta and New Bedford meets Bangor. The Eastern league feature Wilkesbarre at Syracuse Providence at Toronto Springfield at Buffalo Scranton at Rochester. Giacionali noted fifth place for the Boston Nine and Reds power the batting in today’s headlines.
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Boston
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Cincinnati
New York
Louisville
NEW England League
Pawtucket
Lewiston
Brockton
Portland
Fall River
Augusta
New Bedford
Bangor
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
Providence
Toronto
Springfield
Buffalo
Scranton
Rochester
Cincinnati Reds Clinch Doubleheader With Strong Batting
In Cincinnati on July 17 the Reds overwhelmed Boston with 28 hits and 42 total bases across two games. Parrott and Smith starred in varied ways as Foreman and Hogriever powered a late surge. McCarthy and Duffy contributed key defensive plays while Boston struggled with timely hitting and fielding.
Reds Rally Ends Darkly as Boston Game Called
In a delayed finish, Cincinnati tallies in the fourth and seventh innings with Latham drawing a walk and Hoy driving in a run for the Reds. Smith singles, Murphy legs one to center, and Rhines hits a two base shot to the fence in the eighth before darkness ends play. Rumor links a Burke for Hoy trade with New York. The score of the second game remains unreported.
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Cincinnati
AB. R. B
E.tham
Tatetet
Mosc
Miler
Pf. Ce
Amith
Murphy
Cs Ae Bike
Foreman
Procevegeavees
Eccesegeeeees
Boston
A. E. Sens
Chieae
Ae Ee Annon
P.f
Duty
Chieeseeesenenees
Nichols
Sereseesee
McCarthy
Ee Nash
Diceenesenseveecs Genel, &B
Resent
Hogriever
Parrott
Tucker
Smigs
Hoy
Miller
Ewing
Duffy
Sexton
Bannon
Nash
Ganzel
Jeyne
Cinginna
Stivetts
Gensel
Strugle
Reds
Smith
Latham
Rhines
Burke
New York
A. Latham
Mies
Dbs
Cece
Hogrever
Vaughn
I Miller
R.feesseevenserse Mith
C.f
Ryan
Cincinnat Sitsssevds
Hoghever
Druffy
B -Rhines
Atham
Jevne
Boston Manager Selee Voices Benched Trio Tale
Frank Selee, Boston manager, cites internal strife as hurting team play. He alleges Duffy, Ganzel, and Long foster ill will, with Ganzel criticizing Duffy and vice versa, Long not speaking to Nash. Selee says benching the trio would improve teamwork and notes players perform individually but fail to work cohesively.
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Cincinnati
Frank Selee
Boston
Duffy
Ganzel
Long
Nash
Cleveland Beats Baltimore Twice to Extend Lead
Cleveland wins two games from Baltimore to run their streak to four straight. Zimmer homered in the first game scoring two and giving Cleveland the win while Gleason’s fielding cost Baltimore. The second game ended after seven innings due to darkness with Cleveland winning on timely hits aided by Pond’s pitching. Attendance about 4500.
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Cleveland
Baltimore
Zimmer
Gleason
Clevelands
Pond
Wilson
Knell
Clarkson
Esper
Clarke
Robinson
Chicago defeats Philadelphia in one-sided baseball game
Chicago beat Philadelphia 12 to 8 after ten hits in the fourth inning and earlier five runs in the seventh before umpire Keefe halted play to catch a train. Attendance was 200. The game featured errors by Sullivan and pitchers Thornton Donohue versus Taylor Buckley Clements.
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Chicago
Taylor
Sullivan
Chicagos
Keefe
Philadelphias
Philadelphia
Thornton
Donohue
Buckley
Clements
New Yorks edge Browns in close third win
In St Louis on July 17, the New Yorks won 8 to 6 over the Browns. Breitenstein was strong but weak batting hurt the Browns. German pitched well and Clark left hurt in the sixth as Doyle moved to first. Attendance 100. Hits: New York 6, St Louis 9. Errors: 2 each. Batteries German Wilson Breitenstein Miller.
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ST. Louis
New Yorks
Browns
Breitenstein
German
Clark
Doyle
St.Loouis
New York
Bangor Falls to Lincoln in New England League game
In Bangor Maine on July 17 Lincoln held Fall River to eight hits while Bangor managed seven. Three runs came in the second inning for Bangor but Braham limited the visitors to two productive frames. Final score shows Fall River eight Bangor seven with errors two each and batteries Lincoln Rollins Braham Barkley.
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Bangor
Lincoln
Braham
Fall River
Csecerereres
Rollins
Barkley
Brockton Wins 12-Inning Thriller Over Lewiston in Lewiston
In Lewiston on July 17 Brockton edged Lewiston 6 to 1 in 12 innings after two out hits and bold base running in the final frame. Lewiston failed to close out the tenth with bases loaded and none out, while Brockton piled 14 hits to Lewiston’s 12 and recorded four errors to Lewiston’s six. Magee and Shea started for Brockton with Williams Sharrott and Crisham behind them.
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Lewiston
Brockton
Magee
Shea
Williams
Sharrott
Crisham
Pawtucket Wins Late Battle In Portland Tilt
In Portland on July 17 Pawtucket rallied with a single and two doubles in the ninth to score all their runs. Both starting pitchers performed well as Pawtucket posted five runs while Portland managed two. Final hits were even at 11 apiece with 2 errors by Pawtucket and 1 by Portland. Battee and Barton led Pawtucket, Woods and Terrien starred for Portland.
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Portland
Pawtucket
Batee
Barton
Woods
Terrien
Augusta Beats New Bedford in Scattered-Hit Game
Augusta won a low-error, well-supported contest as pitcher Coyle held New Bedford to scattered hits. Augusta bunched its hits to score nine runs while New Bedford managed three. Batteries Coyle Butler Viau Sharp.
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Augusta
Coyle
New Bedford
Butler
Viau
Sharp
Rochester Triumphs Over Syracuse with Three-Base Hit
In Syracuse on July 17 Rochester edged Syracuse 8 to 7 as heavy hitting marked the games. Hamburg delivered a three-base hit in the third inning with three on, Gannon showed flashes of effectiveness, and Rochester benefited from timely hitting. Lush made a superb one-hand catch in center field.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Hamburg
Rochester
Gannon
Lush
Rochester and Syracuse Taunt Final Score Confusion
Ambiguous score line shows Rochester 1040006012 while Syracuse 05 100102 007 with errors. Batteries listed Baldwin Berger Gannon Kilroy Rafter Hess. both teams fielded men, tension noted at end of play as official tallying continued.
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Rochester
Syracuse
ErrorsRochester
Baldwin
Berger
Gannon
Kilroy
Rafter
Hess
Pfeffer Signs with New York Club for 1896 Season
St Louis reports that Fred Pfeffer second baseman of Louisville has signed with New York Baseball Club president Freedman to play for the remainder of the 1896 season. Salary reportedly about $4000.
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ST. Louis
Fred Pfeffer
Louisville
Freedman
New York Baseball Club
Australian Trip for American Baseball Players Postponed
Chicago July 17. The proposed trip abroad for American baseball players to Australia has been postponed one year due to impossibility of arranging the trip.
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Chicago
Defender and Colonia return to Newport for trials and sails
Defender and Colonia arrived from Bristol towed by Hattie Palmer and anchored behind the torpedo station. The Defender’s work is finished and handed to Iselin Mor gan. it will join New York Yacht Club crews in New Rochelle for forthcoming races and trials with Vigilant off Sandy Hook. A new six foot longer mainsail and hollow boom are being prepared in Providence and Brooklyn.
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Newport
R. I
Defender
Colonia
Hattie Palmer
Bristol
Messrs
Iselin and Morgan
New York Yacht Club
United States Yacht
New Rochelle
Nue- Ys
Brooklyn
Boxing Gossip and Rivalry in Early Boston Scene
A lively column from the Worcester era covers Corbett Fitzsimmons talk, Florida Athletic Club ownership chatter, and plans stalled or advanced by Dan Stewart and associates. It notes boxing challenges and bets, names Reed rivals Billy of Dorchester and Angus of Peabody, and details amateur entries, matches, and promoters in the New England circuit.
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New York
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Florida Athletic Club
Dan Stewart
William Daly, Jr
Cap
Captain Daly
Rob Roy
Billy
Dorchester
Angus
Peabody
Hub
John J. Hurley
Dover Street
James H. Rhodes
Dusty
Louisville
Reader
Worcester
Mass
Mitchell
Kirtland Club
Lynn
New England
Lowell
Johnny van Heest
Jerry Marshall
Eureka Athletic Club
Washington, D. C
Sally Smith
Jack Downey
Illustrated News Office
Jersey
Guttenburg
William Lamb
Quincy
J. Frank Bacey
Cambridgeport
Billy Henry
Jack Smith
McDonald
Gloucester
Globe
Tom O’rourke
J. I. Carter
Young Cohen
Kirtland
Billy O’dell
Roxbury
Mackie
Mouse
F. K. Lanpher
Dwyer Plans Return Home From London Circuit
London July 17 United Press reports turfman M F Dwyer will return to the United States at the end of July. The decision comes without any disagreement with partner Croker, with whom he remains on good terms.
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London
United Press
Newmarket
M. F. Dwyer
United States
Croker
Polo Postponed at Wenham Due to Shaw Injury
No polo at Wenham today as the game is postponed because of injuries to Bobby Shaw. The regular match will be played Thursday with the Wenham club taking the field then.
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Wenham
Bobby” Shaw
Marguerite Wins 25th Eastern Yacht Club Regatta at Marblehead
The twenty fifth annual regatta of the Eastern Yacht Club at Marblehead Harbor featured nine classes with the Marguerite besting Mayflower by one minute fifty five seconds on the final stretch. Mon Reve followed in third as winds shifted from light to strong and then eased, yielding a day of racing, receptions, and fireworks.
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Marblehead
Eastern Yacht Club
Marblehead Harbor
General Paine
Marblehead Rock
G. M. Winslow
Winslow
Mayflower
Marguerite
Hey
W. E. C. Eustis
Lake Minnetonka
Gorilla
Willian S. Eaton, Jr
Pica Jackson
Augustus N. Rantoul
Thomas Nelson
Henry H. Buck
Henry Taggard
Springfield Bicycle Club plans dual pro races in September meet
The Springfield Bicycle Club eyes two professional races daily at its September tournament with $500 each, hoping to attract top riders like Zimmerman. Merchants and cycle firms donate prizes including a $300 diamond from Warwick Cycle, $200 from Overman Wheel, and $100 from Union Cycle, with entries due by Aug 1 and a big prize on the final day.
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Springfield Bicycle Club
Zimmerman
Warwick Cycle Company
Overman Wheel Company
Union Cycle Company
Press Cycling Club
Cc. Cc. G
Boylston
Waltham
Massachusetts
Worcester
Pequot Cycle Club
Rose
Andrew Square
South
Boston
Corbett Divorce Case Details Alleged Misconduct
New York July 17 The divorce suit of Mrs Ollie Corbett against James J Corbett the champion heavyweight pugilist proceeds with testimony from actress Marie King who described Vera as Corbett s wife and seen with him in hotel rooms. Mrs Corbett attended the hearing and contends she learned of his misdoings on road engagements. Proceedings adjourned to July 26 to permit a roving commission for further evidence in Pittsburg and Cincinnati.
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New York
Ollie Corbett
James J. Corbett
Edward Jacobs
Miss King
Vera
Corbett
Mr. Corbett
Mr. Hummel
O'Sullivan
Hummel
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Ailsa Wins Drifted Race in July Regatta at Campbeltown
In Campbeltown Scotland on July 17 the Ailsa and Britannia class boats led the start with Ailsa finishing first at 10 30 06 and Britannia at 10 30 18 amid light fluky winds. Dakotah won by time allowance finishing 6 03 50 with Niagara at 5 58 06 and Britannia drifting after the first round.
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Campbelltown
Scot
Britannia
Niagara
Ailsa
Athletics at Lake Walden parish outing headline event
At Lake Walden yesterday St Mary’s parish held its annual outing drawing over 3000 attendees. The day mixed leisure and athletic events with John Graham as starter and Neil Doherty as timer. Debut events included a brisk 100 yard dash won by T. E. Burke and a close mile won by J. J. McKinnon ahead of Ryder and Lamb, amid many field and track trials.
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St. Mary’s Parish
Lake Walden
Union Station
John Graham
Neil Doherty
St. Mary's A. C
the Grove
John McDermott
George Connolly
Patrick Mason
J. Sheeran
Charles Kerrigan
Thomas Lynch
Daniel McLaughlin
Michael McLaughlin
Thomas McCormack
Stephen Fitzpatrick
J. P. O'Connor
Charles Doherty
James Driscoll
John Howe
M. Murphy
Edn McElany
K. J. Doherty
Smith
Clark
Burke
Hall
T. E. Burke
Boston Latin
Reid Hal
Cliftondale
J. J. McKinnon
Franklin Falls
N. H
W. Lamb
Quincy
J.J. Ryder
South Boston A. C
Crowley
McKinnon
Ryder
Lamb
RE. H. Clark
B.A. A
B. Doherty
J. W. Carpenter
Boston
Reid Hall
Ed Curley
J. A. Stewart
St. Mary’s A. C
J. A. Ryder
Tom’ Burke
Stewart
Carpenter
Tom Burke
J. J. Ryder
H. W. Spencer
Concord
G. G. Dow
E. L. Pope
J. Callahan
Pope
Dow
S. H. Clark
B. A.A
H.w.smith
J.¥. McKinnon
N. H. Gerateh
J. J. Crowley
E. H. Clark
Doherty
T. W. Eddy
Newton A. A
F. H. Eddy
S. A
Ebb. Gare
BE Ll. Pope
W. H. Clark
St. Mary's
A. G
J.J. Crowley
A. C
Horse Race Results at St Asaph in First Five Races
Results from St Asaph include first race six and a half furlongs Jimmie ee age first Konda Hazel third with time. second race five eighths Dutch Girl first Torrello second Petitioner third with time 705. third race four and a half furlongs Manola first Plattery second Caraven third with time 6148. fourth race seven eighths Belisarius area The Snake second Selah third with time Ohya. fifth race three fourths Frolicsome Lass first Minnie second Blue Bird third with time 1 18. sixth race one mile India Rubber first Tena cious second Pulitzer third with time 1 4544.
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Jimmie Ee Age
Konda
Hazel
Dutch Girl
Torrello
Petitioner
Manola
Plattery
Caraven
Belisarius
Area the Snake
Selah
Ohya
Aqueduct Races Review From July 17 Card
Aqueduct race card lists six events with winners including Stonewellie, Imposition, Dogie Bird, Mirage, Franciscan and Primus. Distances range from five to one and a quarter miles with times for each race and order of finishers noted.
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Aqueduct Race Track
Stonewellie
Buck Knight
Marshall
Imposition
Voley
King T
Dogie Bird
Sir Francis
Mirage
Abingdon
Charade
Franciscan
Bonaventure
Baufelda
Car Hart Miles
Nems Anee Evy Ase
Primus
Mammoth Amphitheatre for Corbett Fitzsimmons Fight
Dan Stewart builds a monster amphitheatre in Dallas for the Corbett Fights with tickets out and offices soon. The plan promises ten times Madison Square Garden seating, potentially 52 518 seats at top price, aiming for a $1 225 244.94 gross if all sold. Dan Stewart is named as manager and betting figure Joe Vendig is noted for his United States reputation.
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Joe Vendig
United States
Mike Dwyer
Florida Athletic Club
Corbett-Mitchell Feht
Dan Stewart
New York
Dallas
Madison Square Garden
Lieves
Mme
Patti
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Mon Reve
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G. H. Perry
O. B. Roberts
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Handsel
Z. R. Hooper
Salmon
Anoatok
George Owen, Jr
Harbinger
C. F. Bache
Ashtmet
C. H. Jones
Tomboy
C. H. Lothrop
St. Mary’s
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