Boston Red Sox pace with six wins in eight behind strong pitching
The Boston Red Sox posted six victories in eight games as team batting and fielding improved while opponents failed to hit as well. Speaker rose to threaten the league leaders. Abbaticchio and Beck boosted batting, and Boston extended its edge in team fielding as pitchers dominated in foreign venues.
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Sweeney
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Tigers Bring Special Train for Five Game Series Start
After yesterday's Detroit game with Washington, Jennings' troupe boarded a special train to Toledo to join the Twentieth Century Limited for a Monday Detroit game. The Tigers aim to reach South Station before noon, ensuring they can start the series with the Red Sox despite potential delays.
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Baseball Double Header Scores and Postponement Details
In Columbus over 12 innings Columbus defeated St Paul 3 to 2 in game one and won game two 5 to 1. Milwaukee edged Indianapolis 1 to 0 in 10 innings while the second game tied 6 to 6. Minneapolis swept Toledo 9 to 1 in game one and lost 5 to 9 in game two. Kansas City Louisville doubleheader postponed due to wet grounds.
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Providence and Newark Clash Ahead of Close Contest
In a compact hockey or baseball style score sequence Providence defeats Newark 7 to 6 while Rochester over Montreal 13 to 6 and Jersey City 10 to 4 over Baltimore in the first game. Baltimore edges Jersey City 3 to 0 in the second game.
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Cubs Sweep Brooklyn in Doubled header 6 0 and 7 4
Chicago won both games of a July 17 double header from Brooklyn 6 to 0 and 7 to 4. Reulbach allowed two hits in the first game while Rucker struggled. The second game featured heavy hitting with Chance’s two base hit and multiple Chicago players stealing bases.
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Giants Blank the Reds in Fifth Straight Win
New York collected ten hits and five runs in the first three innings to beat Cincinnati 5 to 6. Ames was effective throughout. Beebe held the Reds hitless in six innings. Manager McGraw was ordered from the field by umpire Johnstone for coaching from the bench.
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Detroit Tigers struggle with slump after poor pitching figures
Detroit has slipped lately though they just won three of four from Washington. Mullin and Summers show form drops while youngsters underwhelm. Willett had a fine outing against the Senators yesterday. Wild Bill Donovan remains the standout pitcher, likely to start at least one game this week as Detroit chases Boston in the pennant race. Ty Cobb and the rest of the champions are expected to draw big crowds in Boston.
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Donlin Arrives in New York With No Contract Talk
Mike Donlin arrived in New York recently and did not discuss signing with the Giants. Experts call the development a novel approach to press relations and publicity tactics.
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New York
H. B. Kirk & CO
Red Sox Aim to Sweep Tigers in Crucial Series
Boston unchanged except O’Leary replaces Delehanty at second, Del’s absence noted. The Red Sox, riding a high class lineup and strong pitching, face Detroit as Mullin is expected to start the opener. Wild Bill Donovan’s staff may have Killian or Donovan handling the Detroit hitters in the doubleheader with Karger or Collins likely on the mound. One game at 3:15 today and a double-header at 2 o’clock tomorrow as Boston presses to widen its lead.
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Killian
Wild Bill
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Collins
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Thordis Wins Ocean Race At Wollaston Yacht Club
The Wollaston Yacht Club hosted its annual ocean race yesterday on a 24 mile course from the clubhouse to Boston Lightship and back. Thordis owned by Effie Dawes led all boats, finishing in 6h 49m 30s, with Eleanor second at 6h 00m 00s and Louise at 6h 28m 00s before Leda withdrew.
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P. L. Richardson
Leda
Frank Taylor
Mr. Reynolds
Three Gotham Men Bid For National Single Scull Title
Three New York oarsmen Durando Miller of NYAC William Merhoff of Nassau Boat Club and Frederick Shepheard of Harlem Rowing Club seek the national single scull championship at the Washington regatta next month. Miller was runner up and Shepheard third last year while holder John O Neill of St Marys AC Halifax returns to defend. It is reported Canadian sculler Out Scholes who once won the diamond scull in England may also compete.
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New York Athletic Club
William Merhoff
Nassau Boat Club
Frederick Shepheard
Harlem Rowing Club
Washington, D. C
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Shepheard
John O'Neill
St. Mary’s Athletic Club
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England
Jacksonville and Decatur Disband After Doubleheader
July 17 report from New Bedford notes the Jacksonville and Decatur clubs of the Northern Association disband after a double header. Manager Howland moves to Winnipeg, while Manager McGraw joins the New Bedford team in Massachusetts.
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McGuire Chooses Red Sox Over Tigers Amid Nap Debate
Washington July 17 The Cleveland Americans argued on the train from New York over whether the Detroit Tigers or the Red Sox were the better club. Manager Jim favored the Red Sox, though Perring Bradley and several teammates backed the Tigers. Jim Birmingham supported Jim, noting Nap miscues, while infield opinions varied between Jake Stahl and Tom Jones. Gard ner favored by Jim, Delehanty preferred by Naps for experience and ability.
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Managers discuss players in a trading scenario
In a heated exchange, Jim weighs Speaker Cobb Hooper and others, claiming Cobb outhits Speaker and Hooper proves superior in speed and fielding. Perring defends Davy Jones against Duffy Lewis while debates over Crawford and Hooper continue. The discussion centers on who would best fit the Tigers or Red Sox despite weak pitching.
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Davy Jones
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Poor Fielding Loses Game for Cardinals
ST. LOUIS, July 17. Philadelphia won the opening game of the series with St. Louis by 8 to 6. Poor fielding cost the locals the game as St. Louis made errors in the field. Knabe Bransfield Doolan Ellis Konetehy among the batters with two and three base hits. Moren, Harmon, and Rieger pitched for their teams. Time 2h 2m. Umpires O Day and Brennan.
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Langford and Jenette Emphasize Loss of Hope
The passage stresses that the demands of Mr Langford and Mr Jenette underscore the absence of any hope for white men.
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Sports Pairings Across Cities in American and National Leagues
Listings show Detroit at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington St. Louis at New York and Boston at Pittsburg Philadelphia at St. Louis New York at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Chicago plus New England games with New Bedford Lynn Worcester Lawrence Fall River Haverhill Lowell and Brockton.
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Detroit Edges Washington 1–0 as Schaefer and Killifer Fail
Detroit beat the Washington Nationals 1–0 on July 17 as Wade Killifer misplayed an easy grounder allowing the deciding run in the ninth. Herman Schaefer muffed a third inning chance that could have produced a score, while Walter Johnson held Detroit to four hits and struck out seven in a strong outing. The Tigers head to Boston after the game, with Jim Delehanty traveling but unlikely to return before the New York series.
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Baseball Sharps Compare American Association to Majors
Many baseball sharps consider the American Association fully the equal of the major leagues. The remark reflects strong belief in the league's quality and competitiveness among observers.
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