Two Pages to Be Torn Out Today by Boston Club
Edward J. O Brien to purchase the stock from the Page brothers after a contract with Vice-President X Cottes Page is fulfilled. William Hepburn Russell of the Boston National Club will take possession by noon and resignations of L Cottes Page and George Page will follow alongside two new directors to be named. Russell promises partners aligned with his plan and hopes for an end to mutiny among owners.
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William Hepburn Russell
Boston National Club
X. Cottes Page
Page Brothers
L. Cottes Page
George
Boston
Russell
Gustave F. Touchard
New York
Nat Niles
Maurice McLoughlin
Touchard
McLoughlin
M. W. Long
San Francisco
Clothier
Long
Doubles Finals to Be Decided Today at Longwood Courts
The Eastern doubles championship finals are set for 3:30 p.m. at Longwood. G F Touchard and R D Little face B C Wright and N W Niles for a shot at the national title, with winners to meet Alexander and Hackett in Newport.
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Longwood Courts
G. F. Touchard
R. D. Little
B. C. Wright
N. W. Niles
Alexander
Hackett
Newport
Ing
As&r
Little
Touchard
Wright
Niles
Bishop and Whitney
New York
Boston Baseball Club Faces Sale Hope Amidst Ownership Rumors
President Russell plans to stay with the local club as offers pour in but fall short of his asking price. Rumors of franchised shifts to Baltimore are dismissed, while Vice-President Page eyes further holdings if contracts fail. Murphy and Winslow remain major stakeholders as Tenney and Russell meet, Bridwell reports illness, Gowdy shines at first base hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Bass Point
Messrs
Baker
Locke
Ned Hanlon
Baltimore
Kering
Boston
Page
Bosto
Murphy
Winslow
Tenney
Cincinnati
New York
Gowdy
Bridwell
No Chance Ore Baltimore to Stay in Eastern League
Baltimore will remain in the Eastern League for at least another year despite Edward Hanlon’s talks to buy the Boston National League club. Mayor Preston said he received six unfavorable replies to a letter proposing a conference of National and American club owners with a citizens’ committee to study bringing a big league team to the city.
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ORE
Baltimore
Edward Hanlon
Boston
Preston
Citizens’ Committee
Barbers Union 182 Beat Bromfield Inn In Six Inning Tilt
Members and guests of the Boston Barbers Union No. 182 faced the Bromfield Inn baseball team at Peddock's Island yesterday. The Barbers won 12 to 6 in six innings. Batteries Russell and OConnor for the Barbers with McLean and McNulty behind the plate. umpire Smith of Bromfield Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Barbers’ Union No. 182
Bromfield Inn
Peddock’s Island
Barbers
Barbers’ Union
Russell and O'Connor
McLean
McNulty
Smith
Two American players Wright and Niles loom in match
Wright has represented the United States abroad and was the national champion in 1905 while ranking among the top ten players for 11 years except 1909. Niles, Massachusetts champion and former intercollegiate champion, has also been in the ten best nationally for three years. If they combine their skill today, outcomes are uncertain. The most interesting figure in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Niles
United States
Massachusetts
Danbury Fighters End Brutal Bare Knuckle Bout at Sodom Reservoir
Dekin and Regan of Danbury fought 21 rounds at 149 pounds for a $100 purse in a brutal bare knuckle bout at Sodom Reservoir. The referee stopped in round 11 as Dekin absorbed heavy punishment, including a crushed nose and possible brain concussion. Regan also endured severe blows before Dekin quit. Spectators caused runaway spills injuring at least one observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danbury, Conn
Sodom Reservoir
New York
Danbury
Dekin
Regan
Addie Joss Day Highlighted by Cleveland Benefit Game
Cleveland prepares for Addie Joss Day with a benefit game tomorrow against an American League All-Star team. The sale of tickets and boxes is strong, with receipts expected over 600. The All-Stars, managed by McAleer, feature Street and Livingstone as catchers, Walsh, Johnson, and Coombs as infielders and pitchers, and Cobb and Crawford in the outfield. Lajoie to play with the All-Stars by special request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Addie’ Joss
AllStars
McAleer
Washington Club
Street
Washington
Livingstone
Philadelphia
Walsh
Chicago
Johnson
Coombs
Chase
New York
Lajoie
McBride
Baker
Milan
Cobb
Detroit
Crawford
Schaefer
All-Stars
Milwaukee and Other Scores in American Association Tonight
Milwaukee 7 beat Louisville 3. Minneapolis 13 defeated Indianapolis 5. Kansas City 7 over Columbus 3. Toledo 4 edged St Paul 3 in the first game. St Paul 4 and Toledo 4 tied after 14 innings when called at darkness in the second game.
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Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Columbus
Toledo
St. Paul
Southern League Scores Reported For Memphis Newark Wins
Memphis beat Mobile 5 to 2 and Newark defeated Montreal 8 to 3 in recent Southern League baseball action.
Great is fame the polo grounds fans worship at feet of marquard
The Polo Grounds fans now worship at the feet of Rube Marquard as he has pitched the Giants into first place three times this season. The public adulation signals a shift from Mathewson to Marquard as the team's leading star this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Grounds
Mathewson
Rube Marquard
Rube
Giants
Connecticut League scores roundup
New Britain beat Bridgeport 6 to 5 while Dartford triumphed over Waterbury 8 to 4 and Springfield defeated New Haven 7 to 2.
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New Britain
Bridgeport
Dartford
Waterbury
Springfield
New Haven
Clarke Angry Over Herzog Trade For Pirates
July 23. Fred Clarke left Boston upset at failing to land Charlie Herzog for the Pirates. He accuses Rustler management of unbusinesslike conduct and hints at discrimination in favor of New York after Russell and Tenney allowed Herzog to join the Giants in exchange for Bridwell and Gowdy.
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Pittsburg
Fred Clarke
Boston
Charlie Herzog
Pirates
Rustler
New York
Russell
Tenney
Herzog
Giants
Bridwell
Gowdy
Quarrel Over Player Swap Leaves Teams At Odds
Clarke questions a Boston Pittsburg deal after outlining a plan that would have benefited both clubs. He says Herzog and a young player were considered and Tenney would pick, but Boston refused and pursued a different arrangement. He labels the situation queer and hard to explain.
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Clarke
Boston
Herzog
Pittsburg
Ife
Tenney
Red Sox and White Sox Open Four Day Home Stand
The Boston Americans host the Chicago White Sox for four days starting tomorrow, aiming to rebound after a Western trip. The sequence continues with the St. Louis Browns, then Detroit on August 2 and Cleveland Aug. 7, before a long away stretch until August 21.
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Boston Nationals
Boston Americans
Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
St. Louis Browns
Detroit
Cleveland
Sox
Rebel Oakes Rising Star for St. Louis Cardinals
Roger Bresnahan transformed center fielder Rebel Oakes from a discarded prospect into a key contributor for the Cardinals. Once doubted on a sixth place team, Oakes has become a popular, clutch performer with improved defense and timely hitting, helping St. Louis challenge for the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Bresnanan
Oakes
St. Louis
Bresnahan
Sir Roger
Cardinals
Murmer
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Louisiana
Belden Hill
Cedar Rapids
Russell Ford
Frank Kramer Back In Form At Velodrome Meet
Frank Kramer national bicycle champion returns to form at Newark Velodrome winning the two leading events. He takes the one mile match race heats against Jackie Clark including the motor-paced heat in 3 54 5 and 2 06. The five mile open sees Kramer win in 10 20 1 5 with Joe Fogler second and Floyd McFarland third. Alfred Goullet wins Australian pursuit in 7 09 1 5 for three miles and three laps. Ray Duer of Los Angeles wins the ten mile motor race in 14 09 2 5.
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Newark
N. J
Frank Kramer
Jackie Clark
Kramer
Joe Fogler
Floyd McFarland
Alfred Goullet
Ray Duer
Los Angeles
Fatal accident mars Le Mans Grand Prix race
Maurice Fournier and his mechanician were killed and injured when an axle collapsed during the Le Mans Grand Prix de France at Sarthe. Hemery won after seven hours and six minutes, averaging 91 kilometres per hour over 12 laps.
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Lemans
France
Auto Club of
Sarthe
Maurice Fournier
Hemery
Fournier
John McGraw's Chances for National League Pennant
The article weighs John McGraw's managerial acumen and strategy as decisive in a tight NL pennant race. It argues that success hinges on finesse, manipulation of the game’s details, and exploiting subtle advantages at key moments. The piece frames McGraw as relying on sharp, careful maneuvering to gain the edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MccGraw
Union Seeks Equal Pay for Boston Department Workers
The Boston Highway Department Employees Union voted to hold a special meeting at Vernon Hall Roxbury on Friday night to push for higher pay to match regular trade union rates for mechanics and craftsmen. A committee of the Boston Central Labor Union is reviewing the matter. rammermen on paying work recently earned 2.50 a day. The annual union outing will be at Bass Point on August 23. James P Timilty, leader for 25 years, was re elected president. John Waldron is vice president J H Barry secretary Dennis Desmond treasurer William Brennan financier secretary and William Cronin guide. Delegates were chosen for national and state meetings in October and September. The old board of delegates was unanimously returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Highway Department Employees’ Union
Vernon Hall
Roxbury
Boston Central Labor Union
Bass Point
James P. Timilty
John Waldron
J. H. Barry
Dennis Desmond
William Brennan
William Cronin
Timilty
Michael F
First Official Meeting Set by International Printers Union
The new executive board of the International Steel and Copper Plate Printers Union met at the Revere House and voted to hold its first official meeting next month. Retiring secretary Terrence J. Mahan and several delegates will stay in Boston or New England for the gathering. Organizer George P. Foster was instructed to oppose power presses at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington.
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International Steel and Copper Plate Printers’ Union
Revere House
Terrence J. Mahan
Boston
New England
George P. Foster
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
Labor notes from various unions report benefits and wage talks
Local unions report weekly death and sick benefits paid to members amid heat. Talks on a new wage scale and a nine hour day feature at Transatlantic Steamship Clerks. A tug of war will headline Ben Franklin Assembly’s Roxbury picnic.
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Boston Journeymen Barbers’ Union
Longshoremen’s Provident Union
Boston Typographical Union 13
Charles C. Shattuck
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Tuberculosis
New England
Joseph T. Walsh
The
Bakers’ Union
Eight-Hour Law Enforcement Demanded by Unions
Boston Joint Council of City Department Employees and State City and Town Employees unions met at Wells Memorial building yesterday and resolved that criminal prosecution will be pursued against contractors unless the eight hour law is enforced on contract work. Both meetings charged widespread noncompliance among contractors handling these projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Joint Council of City Department Employees’ Unions
National Executive Board of State, City and Town Employees’ Unions
Wells Memorial Building
Federation board plans notices to officials over law violations
The federation votes to notify Attorney General Swift and several district attorneys about known legal violations. Boston council acts on city contracts, with Secretary Kilday to confer on Boston violations unless city heads ensure compliance. The annual federation convention is set for New Bedford on Oct 1.
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Federation
Swift
Boston Council
City of
Boston
Joseph P. Kilday
Pelletier
Motorcyclist Falls Becomes Unconscious Near Newburyport
John D. Kinmond of Boston was thrown from a motorcycle between Newburyport and Salisbury. He was found unconscious, transported to Anna Jacques Hospital, where doctors reported a broken leg and internal injuries.
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Newburyport
John D. Kinmond
Boston
Salisbury
Anna Jacques Hospital
Players and fighters suffer fickle fame in sports
Arthur Duffey surveys how fans skew toward glory then sour on champions. He cites John Arthur Johnson versus Bombardier Wells, Al Bridwell’s Giants slump and sale, L A Whitney’s dual success and Dartmouth prospects, Billy Papke’s lemon in middleweight ranks, Cubs’ championship strain on Frank Chance Evers Steinfeldt, Joe Tinker’s potential fate, and Ad Wolgast versus Welsh and Moran rivalries, noting fragile fan judgment across sports.
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John Arthur Johnson
Bombardier Wells
London
Lil’ Artha
al Bridwell
New York Giants
Bridwell
Gotham
Hans Wagner
Giants
Johnny McGraw
Gowdy
Charley Herzog
Frank Chance
Cubs
Johnny Evers
Harry Steinfeldt
Heps
Joe Tinker
Owen Moran
Ad Wolgast
Nelson
Joe
Moran
Wolgast
Exeter to the Manchester Sporting Chronicle query on 935 seconds for 100 yards
The piece notes 9.35 seconds for 100 yards as the world record, claimed unbeatably fast for the era. Mentions Reggie Walker and Australian sprinters as alternatives, and cites letters for Porky Flynn, Bill McKinnon, and Eugene Tremblay the wrestler. Also lists boxing and athletics items and amateur boxing entries.
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Exeter
N. H
Manchester Sporting Chronicle
Manchester
England
Reggie Walker
Porky Flynn
Bill McKinnon
Eugene Tremblay
Otis Haslop
Fitchburg
Fitchburg Y. M. C
Roxburg
Stanley Ketchel
Billy Papke
Papke
Ketchel
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Colma
Cal
Nominations for Clarke Griffiths Cincinnati Throne Open
Nominations for the next run on Clarke Griffiths Cincinnati throne fail to block Chanley Murphy from pursuing a role with the Chicago Cubs next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarke Griffith
Cincinnati
Chanley Murphy
Chicago Cubs
Altitude Marks On Lajoie Convalescence Chart Questioned
The convalescence chart for Larry Lajoie shows altitude marks altered by the intrusion of timely bingles, raising questions about the chart’s accuracy and interpretation in recovery progress.
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Larry Lajoie
Rourke to be guest of honor at union outing
President William P. Greaney of the San uary and Street Cleaning Department presided as the Teamsters and Helpers' Union met to discuss last week's conference with Commissioner Rourke of the public works department. Tomorrow the union stages its annual outing at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury with the department championship game between West End South End Roxbury and Charlestown yards. Twelve new members were admitted and Commissioner Rourke along with Superintendent Sullivan will be special guests at the picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William P. Greaney
Rourke
Public Works Department
Caledonia Grove
West Roxbury
West End
South End
Roxbury
Charlestown
Sullivan
Sanitary and
Union
Lynn Men Amalgamate With Boston Union
Artificial Stone and Cement and Asphalt Workers Union plans consolidation with Boston union. Lynn committee attended Boston meeting yesterday, plans approved, and ratification by Boston members suggests formal union merger this week. Trustees elected include John Lindquist Isadore Jackman and William Diegnan. Jackman Osholt Anderson named to examining board and executive roster includes Jackman Osholt and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Artificial Stone and Cement and Asphalt Workers
Boston
Lynn
John Lindquist
Isadore Jackman
William Diegnan
Boston Union
Mr. Jackman
Hugh Osholt
John Anderson
Michael Sullivan
John Erlanson
Artin Benson
Messrs. Jackman
Osholt
RAILWAY TRAINMEN GET MORE INSURANCE
Ten applications for membership were considered yesterday at the Boston Lodge 97, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, with admittance at the next meeting. The lodge paid out $465 in sick benefits this quarter. An international headquarters announcement said class C insurance members will receive $1500 for death or disability after August 1 without increased monthly assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Engineers Get Pen Signed by Governor for New License Law
President James J. Brennan of the Coal Hoisting Engineers Union 74 received the pen Governor Fess used to sign the engineers license law. The gift commemorates the bill becoming law and was hung on the union hall wall after framing and inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Brennan
Coal Hoisting Engineers’ Union 74
The
Union
Fess
Brennan
Charlestown
Wife Knocks Husband Out in Brookline Assault
Mrs. William J. O'Donnell, 22, of 349 Boylston Street Brookline, struck her husband with several blows after a dispute discolored his eye. She stole his gold watch and broke it before fleeing, later arrested by Patrolman Charles Watterson for assault and battery and held overnight with their nine month old baby in a bare cell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. O'Donnell
Yeagh
Brookline
O'Donnell
Charles Watterson
Whale clashes with submarines near Block Island and No Man's Land
Newport and Naval records report two submarines Narwhal and Salmon encountering a large whale while at sea on July 22. Narwhal, under Lt. Chester Wy Nimitz, ran awash ten knots when the whale circled, struck, and then departed. Salmon, led by Ensign Warren G. Child, was examined by the whale and then dived away.
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Newport
R. L
Chester Wy. Nimitz
Block Island
Warren G. Child
No Man's Land
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Mobile
Montreal
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Labor
New Bedford
Foss
Lynn City Employees’ Union
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L. A. Whitney
Big Bill Coe
Whitney
Dartmouth
Harry Hillman
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Burke
Freddie Welsh
Ralph Craig
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