St Louis Baby First Game Win In Series
Cincinnati stumbled as Pittsburgh defeated the Giants while Boston won the opener. Singles and a passed ball helped advance runners as Tucker doubled and Cross scored. Crooks forced out Quinn at second as Hughey finished with a strikeout and a tense late play.
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Clements
Lowe
Tucker
Duffy
Cross
Quinn
Crooks
Hughey
Boston
R. B. TB
Stahl
Collins
Eee
Sereersee & Bergen
Hickman
Yeager
Vichors
PDP
W.eeeseeesee
Cccesssess
Louis
R. PO
Long
Bergen
Bugse
Balla
Nichols
Snyder
Connolly
St. Louis
Stenzel
Wickman
Bob Lowe
Berger
Harley
Dowd
Jim
Berg
Boston Triumphs as Browns Fall Behind in St. Louis Scene
In a sparse crowd at South End grounds Boston outplayed St. Louis 7 to 2 after taking an early lead. Duffy led Boston with three hits and two runs, while Stenzel homered and Collins delivered timely sacrifice hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
South End
Boston
Tim Hurst
Hurst
Browns
Jake Stenzel
Baltiimore
Nichols
Tom Tucker
Joe Quinn
Tucker
Hughey
Duffy
Stahl
Collins
Lowe
Bergen
Herman Long
Bob Lowe
Jim Collins
Hickman
Yeager
Tenney
Clevelands Edge Orioles In Batting Yet Orioles Win
Baltimore July 20 The Clevelands outbatted the Orioles but Baltimore hit more opportunely to win. Both teams fielded brilliantly. Attendance 1150. The score:
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Baltimore
Clevelands
Orioles
Chicago Defeats Phillies in Rough City Ballgame
In Philadelphia on July 20 the Chicago team beat the Phillies by hard hitting. The home club offered a poor showing and rough play. Attendance was 4288. The score remains undetermined from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cincinnati
Senators
Philadelphia
Chicagos
Phillies
Dyspepsia Cure Claim From Munyon
An advertisement by Munyon claims his Dyspepsia Cure relieves indigestion stomach trouble instantly and permanently with doctors at service. The message stresses free consultations and urges readers to try the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munyon
Unclear Score Summary From Multiple Baseball Contests
Baltimore dimmed. A sequence of scorelines shows Lancaster over Paterson 6 to 2 and Springfield defeating Syracuse 10 to none. Newark and Richmond battled to a 3 3 tie after darkness halted the first game. Reading dominated Norfolk 12 to 2 after a 5 to 0 opener. Buffalo beat Ottawa 8 to 6 and Toronto defeated Montreal 11 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Richmond
Reading
Norfolk
Norfolkk
Buffalo
Ottawa
Toronto
Montreal
McCoy Seeks Inside Edge in Fight Plan Against Corbett
Hoosier boxer Kid McCoy outlines an infighting strategy to slip Corbett’s left lead and deliver quick cross counters. Analysts note McCoy’s fearlessness and timing, with debate over whether he will fight long or short range. Also recaps bantam rivals Terry McGovern and George Munroe, future bouts, and a July–September schedule across multiple venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid McCoy
Corbett
McCoy
New York Journal
George Dixon
Dan Creedon
Kid
Dan
Creedon
Terry McGovern
George Munroe
Bantams
Pelican A. C
Greater
New York A. C
Coney Island
Terry
Munroe
McGovern
New England
Biffer
Troy
Larry Becker
Joe McKeever
New York
Eddie Santry
Joe Bernstein
Lenox
Louisville
Bob Dobbs
Dick Case
Teddy McGovern
Martin Judge
Philadelphia
Joe Gans
Jimmy Curran
Billy Smith
George Green
Young Corbett
San Francisco
Tommy Tracey
Frank McConnell
Bridgeport
O.—Louden Campbell
Eugene Bezenah
Oscar Gardner
Jack Henniger
Elmira
Kid Goulette
Jack Hamilton
Maple Avenue A. C
Buffalo
James J. Corbett
Hawthorne A. C
George V. Tuohey
Directum Kelly Wins 10000 Stake at Detroit Races
Directum Kelly, bred East View Farm and owned by James Butler of New York, won the Merchants' and Manufacturers' stake in Detroit amid fast tracks and cheering crowds. He also broke the division record with a 2:12 1/2 heat, besting Belle J. and Battlen among a strong field, with Mattie Patterson and Judge-at-Law placing in the other races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Directum Kelly
East View
James Butler
New York
Merchants’ and ‘Manufacturers
Rilma
M. Kelly
Kelly
Colorado
Belle
Battlen
Geers
Toledo
Ludline McGregor
Belle J
Mattie Patterson
Judge-at-Law
Sister Alice
John Nolan
Prodigal
Ermia
Poote
Red Bee
Wilson
Russell Wood
B. B
Yates
Pasonte
B. m
Saunders
Thorn
Brown
Br. H
Direct
Dam Rosa Ludwig
Anteo
Erwin
Major Chew
B. G
Benson
Tacémis
Ecker
Quarterstaff
Verenice
Mike
Greenway
Russo Greek
Ch. m
Nethaway
Nancy King
Caird
Timorah
Miller
Professor Wells
Enka
Br. m
Spear
Reno
G. m
Foote
Ember Day
Governor Holt
McLaughlin
Lurline McGregor
H. Ketcham
Percy
Eadiack Eee Incarnate
Brong
Crocts
Americus
Br. Ge
Rolfe N
Picola
Curtis) Co
Ranko
B. K
Bogash
Tommy N
Bescore
Cross steady at third base for St Louis in era
Baseball notes report Tave Cross is healthy at third base for St Louis. Double-headers are scheduled in all league cities today with two games at the South End starting at 2 pm. Several players switch teams and inventors of the curve ball are referenced.
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Tave Cross
St. Louis
South End
Dave Pickett
Newark
Boston
Cincinnati
Jim Sullivan
Laconia
N. H. Buelow
Pawtucket
Detroit
Fred Goldsmith
Chicago
Arthur Cummings
Goldy
Pierce's Charges Against A A U Officials Rise
William A. Pierce, replying to President Edward E. Babb, accuses the New England A A U head of glossing over John Bowler's alleged violation. Pierce claims Bowler paid swimmers for competing at Lake Walden games and demands an unbiased investigation to prove amateurs cheated and amateurism harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward E. Babb
New Englad A. A. A. U
William A. Pierce
James E. Sullivan
New England Association
John Bowler
Babb
Lake Walden
Mass
New England A. A. A. U
Bowler
John Leavitt
McC
New England
Maritime Provincial Club Picnic At Caledonian Grove
The Maritime Provincial Club holds its annual picnic at Caledonian Grove in West Roxbury with dancing boating and amusements. A major feature is a wide range of professional athletic events featuring many top athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maritime Provincial
Caledonian Grove
West Roxbury
Point of Pines Swimming Carnival Promises Excitement
The Point of Pines carnival next Saturday features McCusker the fastest mile man in America in an unknowns race for a substantial purse. Other events include half mile 440 200 and 100 yard races. Pete McNally will perform trick swimming. Entries to William H. O'Neill, manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Point of Pines
McCusker
America
Shcape
Pete” MccNally
William H. O'Neill
Ayr and Taylor Matched in Two of Three Mile Heats
Jimmy Michael and Major Taylor raced in a best two of three mile heats. Eddie Bald is likely to enter, each rider putting up a $500 side bet. The race date has not been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Taylor
New York
Jimmy Michael
Eddie
Bald
Unprecedented Interest in Linton and Michael Match
Public buzz surrounds the New York second race at Manhattan Beach amid two early defeats for Jimny Michael, last year’s middle distance champion, as Linton and Michael prepare. Pacemakers, odds bets, and new teams weave a dramatic pre race build up with both riders scrutinized for form and strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimny Michael
New York
Linton
Manhattan Beach
Oqfehael
Dave Shafer
Harry Eikes
Willian Martin
Michael
Shafer
Evens
Ducker
Combination Park Meet Highlights Pacing and Trotting Cards
A July Combination Park meet opened with ideal weather but a slow track. Dan Q. dominated the free-for-all pacing across three heats, Refina showed speed, and Susette won the 2:21 trot in straight heats. Mercury Wilkes prevailed in the 2:35 pacing with Evalyn close behind. the event featured a comic pony exhibition and Alabama Colored Quartet performances.
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Combination Park
Dan Q
New York
Susette
Harry P
Brennan
Phillip
Phillipe
Walter
Mercury Wilkes
Evalyn
Lady Ayer
Maud W
Professor Norris
Alabama Colored
B. G
Simmocoloa
Yipsilanti Belle
Montgomery R
B. m
Nelson
Louetta
Kentucky Prince
W. Gilbert
T’hillipe
McDonald
Walter J
Ch. G
I. Clark
Andy W
Folsom
Curine, Bik. G
A. Johnson
Dot Miller, B
C. G
Scarlet Wilkes
B. Palmer
Ll. Mc Donald
Br. m
Woodbrine
J. Dore
Ch. m
J. Hanson
Lick Wilton
Brenman
Corsente
Emma C
Ro. m
C. Gardner
Miss Maxie
J. Gillies
Bax
Dorchester Wheelmen Race Notes and Local Cycling Events
The Dorchester Wheelmen report delays from amateur triplet teams to a challenge. Massachusetts division entry blanks for midsummer meet close Monday with Theodore B. Baylies as manager. Harry Edwards of Dorchester debuts in paced racing, Jack Gatenby faces him in a five mile race, and Major Taylor may return to pace work. The Sterling Cycle Club in Brockton reelected chairman W. H. Senter and reappointed him racing committee head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorchester Wheelmen
C. C
Madison Co. C
Gloucester
Frank Feather
Harvard Street
Dorchester
Massachusetts
Buttonwood Park
Jack Gatenby
New Bedford
Harry Edwards
F. Howard Porter
Meet Club
John Hancock Building
Major Taylor
Sterling Cycle Club
Brockton
W. H. Senter
Senter
Edwards's 200th Century Ride Captivates Cyclists
Teddy Edwards the Welsh American cyclist completed his 200th century in Chicago on Tuesday night. He has ridden daily 100 miles since Dec 31, starting each day from 9 to 10 am in a new direction, then returning to complete 50 miles before retracing. He has logged about 20,000 miles, four-fifths of the way around the earth, and shows no sign of stopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy Edwards
Chicago
Edwards
Mr. Edwards
Plucky rider bounces from weight loss to cross country trek
A traveler sheds weight from 120 pounds to 12 percent of his body. He pursues long endurance but varies pace on tough sections, eats freely, and smokes after meals. He stays in Chicago until Sunday then heads to Detroit for a week before a path via Toledo and Indianapolis to New York and the South to end the year.
Pillsbury Wins In International Chess Tourney
In Vienna on July 20 the thirty fifth round featured Schlechter over Baird Showalter defeated Trenchard Pillsbury beat Walbrodt Biennitz defeated Lipke Caro lost to Marco Burned Blackburne drew Alapin lost to Janowski Tarrasch defeated Schirfers and Ilalorin surrendered to Tschigorin in a series of results.
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Vienna
Schlechter
Baird
Trenchard
Showalter
Pillsbury
Walbrodt
Biennitz
Lipke
Caro
Marco
Blackburne
Alapin
Janowski
Tarrasch
Schirfers
Ilalorin
Tschigorin
July Rigby Park Meeting Opens With Fast Trotting Heats
At Rigby Park Portland Maine on July 20 the 2 17 class trotting conducted in three heats produced a different winner in each heat. The field includes Genevieve Clara D Martha Volunteer Reogal Sheldon Hallie Harden Parkville Prince American Girl Web Happy Russell Lady Simmons Blanche Walter H Timbrel and MecJoe among others with times around 2 14 to 2 18 for the unfinished race and a $400 purse for both 2 17 and 2 30 classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Rigby Park
Genevieve
C. F
May
King
Clara D
Almonaise (Paine
Martha Volunteer
B. m
Oneill
Reogal Sheldon
Blk. G
Ee Flaxy
Bourbon Wilkesen
Hallie Harden
Isabell
Deiarest
Apachigudak
Oughbred
O'Neill
Go. B
Queen Wilkes
Dwinal
Avis
Gr. m
Proctor
Parkville
Prince
B. G
Blanchard
Conley
Web
Happy Russell
Dam d
Wal
Lady Simmons
Howard
Blanche
Marston
Walter H
Cahill
Nick
West Wilkes
Yazoo
Wwoodbury
Bover
Sherman
I General
Sidmore
Thor- T. IT. D
Bureb
Combination pace and trotting races feature wide purse plans
Today at Mystic Park and nearby tracks readers can follow multiple harness events with purses of 500 to 800 dollars. J. M. Dodge and J. J. Crawford drive horses in the 2:58 and 2:11 classes at Mystic Park, with bets placed by owners from Bridgeport to Belmont and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryal
J. M. Dodge
Bridgeport
Roy K
B. G
Mason Farm
Taunton
Mystic Maid
B. m
J. J. Craweford
Belmont
General Robinson
Blk. S
J. J. Crawford
Michael Strogoff
B G
Ty Holmes
Mystic Park
Ladd
Alonzo McDonald
Plato
Chelsea
Maggie
C. M. Gardner
Attleboro
Fleetfoot
L. W Olsom
Paletto Prince
Bik. Bi
A. F. Williams
Malden
B. B
Re. G
Bell
Tuthill
New York
Jimmy &L
Newport
Ay c. G
Bard Palmer
Mazette
Bh. m
T. S. Batley
Brockton
Dr. Dewey
C. G
J. W. Murphy
Long Island
Lizzie Rowe
T. W. Murphy
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Young Men's Democratic Club
Ward 8
Democratic Club
Huntington Avenue Grounds
Michael E. Gaddis
Pierce
Niwhael
Ayr
Bicycle Notes
Hichburg
Iver Johnson Sporting Goods Coo
Washington St
Kutnow Bros
Astor Place
Boston Cycle Supply CO
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