Boston Wins In Darkness Rain Interlude at South End Grounds
Boston defeats St Louis 11 to 5 after a delayed start and five innings played before darkness ends the game. Freeman, Long, Stahl, Hamilton and Clements lead Boston bats with multiple hits while McGraw adds a homer and three-base hits. Burkett shines for St Louis with four hits in four trips as crowd laments weather and delay.
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Selee
Freeman
Long
Stahl
Hamilton
Collins
Barry
Clements
South End
Jesse Burkett
Boston
Hughey
Robinson
Collins Barry
Sstois
Ai Giant
Burkett
McGraw
S.ceeceeeesees
St. Louis
Nichols
Wallace
Weyhing
Croas
Frazee D
Cincinnati AB. F. B. PO
Barrett
Steinfeldt
Beckley
Wood
Crawford
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Wolverton
Douglaas
Pei
Frazer
Lajute
Crors
Delehanty
Scott
Phillips
Shick
Clarke
Ore
Sieinfeldt
Petz
Douglasa
Terry
Morse
AB. R A. E
Keister
Eeeseeene °Onovan
Eeses Robinson
C . Eereeee
P Weyhing
Record price paid for Persimmon's offspring shocks London sales
Robert Sievier spends 50000 on a yearling filly by Persimmon, the Derby and St Leger winner. The sale features the Duke of Westminster’s estate consignments and a rival Orme Kissing Cup colt as top contenders with fierce bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Sievier
Young Duke of Westminster
Persimmons
Persimmon
Pittsburg Wins Final Game in Rain Hit Polo Grounds Series
New York reporters describe Pittsburg as top mud performers at the polo grounds winning the decisive game of the series. Heavy rain delayed play for ten minutes in the first inning and thirty minutes to restore the field. Mercer was batted out in the second inning by Pittsburgs before pitcher Matthewson could help with a damp ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Hughey
Gus Weyhing
Tebeau
McGraw
McGann
Cy Young
Selee
Mercer
Matthewston
Pittsburg
New York
Chesbro
Matthewson
Thy Matthewaton
Weerner
Doyie
Ely
Wagner
O’brien
Clarke
Davis
Beaumont
Gleason
Schriver
Emslie
Polo Grounds
Pittsburgs
Kennedy Drives Chicago Lose as Sheckard Jennings Safe
In Brooklyn Kennedy held the Chicagos, Taylor issued few hits but many free passes as the game dragged. Notable moments came when Sheckard and Jennings were ruled safe in the first inning and Childs angrily threw a ball over the fence in the seventh after a double play. Demont starred at short in Dahlen’s absence due to illness.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Kennedy
Taylor
Sheckard
Jennings
Childs
Demont
A. E "Jones
C. F
Lessee
Eeree Jennings
Eeener Kelley
F. Owes
Demontreville
Cross
Parrell
Chicago
McCarth - My
Baer
Eeewerenree Green
Ryan
Ganzol
Bradley
W.sesveseeseeee Bm, Bieeeeseveeee Es 2 Mertes, Seeseeeeee Rene Chance
Weesene Dexter
Bayior
Scorsseee
Kelley
Rbrooklyn
Jones
O' Day
Cincinnati signs Archie Latham as utility man and coach
Archie Latham was signed by Cincinnati as utility man and coach and will wear a uniform in New York tomorrow. Cincinnati played well earlier but Philadelphia's team dominated, with Phillips unable to prevent a fusillade as Cincinnati scored two runs in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Penn
Archie Latham
Cincinnati
New York
Battard
Phillips
Scott
Boston Slides To Fifth As Cincinnati Knocks Back
Boston rises to fifth after yesterday's win and Cincinnati's loss, reshaping the standings. The Boston hitters overwhelmed Hughey and Weyhing, while St Louis previously beat Selee's squad on their visit. Manager Tebeau remained upbeat after collecting the St Louis share of receipts and bidding farewell to Boston’s owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Cincinnati
Hughey
Weyhing
St. Louis
Selee
Tebeau
Billings
JoJay
Pittsburg
Brockton Cyclist Plans New York to Boston Motor Bicycle Record
W. T. Marsh of Brockton prepares to ride a self built motor bicycle from New York to Boston aiming to beat prior motorized trips. The machine, 60 pounds with a seven eighths horsepower gas engine, can reach 25 mph on smooth roads with pedals added for ten more miles.
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W. T. Marsh
Brockton
New York
Boston
Kenneth A. Skinner
Marsh
Glarsh
A. R. Marsh
Fred Clarke to Lead Three Game Pirates Series
Clarke will open a three game set with Boston, likely similar to past Pirates-Red Sox clashes. Pittsburg trails Philadelphia by a step as the fastest Western club. Cooley has been cut by Clarke for weak hitting, with O’Brien at first and McCreery in right while Wagner stays at second. Cooley struggles to reach the .200 mark. Harry Weldon of Cincinnati to headline Oct. 6 benefit after paralysis. Sack Conroy from Scranton Atlantic League seeking work. address 12 Chestnut Street, Peancee, Mags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Clarke
Pirates
Boston
Pittsburg
Chiladelhia
Dick Cooley
Clarke
O'Brien
Tom McCreery
Wagner
Cooley
Harry Weldon
Cincinnati
Sack Conroy
Scranton
Chestnut Street
Peancee
Mags
Boxing gossip stirs New York trials and plans
Boxing gossip from New York recalls William A Brady returning from Paris to assess earnings and futures with Jim Kennedy and Jeffries. It covers Madison Square Garden leases, O Rourke, Erne and Fitzsimmons bouts, plans for Corbett title talks, and upcoming Kirtland Athletic Club events with Connolly Ferns clashes and supporting bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Brady
New York
Paris
Brady
Jim Kennedy
Jeffries
Kennedy
Madison Square Garden
Manson Square Garden
Tom O'Rourke
O'Rourke
A. C
Dob Armstrong
Jim Corbett
Corbett
Onsilitis
Thmmy Ryan
Jack Root
Chicago
Jack Moffatt
Root
Focal
Eddie Connolly
Jim Ferns
Hawthorne A. C
Buffalo
Patsoy Sweeney
Philadelphia
Jerome Quigley
Sweeney
Mike Maloney
Oscar Gardner
Joe Hkernstein
Broadway A. C
Tommy White
Denver
William Goodall
Youngstown
Ohio
Jem Mace
Joe Goss
Young Kelly
Fred Bryson
Waltham
Young Neddo
Cambridge
Kirtland Club
Kirtland Athletic Club
Rube Ferns
Eddie Quick
Joe Robinson
St. John
Ferns
Connolly
Tom Shaw
Mickey Higgins
Kirtland
Boston
Lynn
Mickey
New England
Brookline
Jack Fitzpatrick
Newton
Joe Wightman
Mose Hanlon
Wightman
Fitzpatrick
Watson's Opera House
Nelson Michael race stirs Boston betting crowds
Backers from Waltham to Boston pour money on Johnny Nelson and rival Michael for a two mile race Saturday night. Nelson's fans, including Smith brothers and Dudley Marks, wager heavily as Michael gains support from other bettors. Analysts note Nelson’s past distances and faster times, while supporters expect a hard finish and potential lap gains on Michael.
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Johnny Nelson
Jimmy Michael
Nelson
Michael
Smith Brothers
Waltham
Boston
Pierce
Champion
Caldwell
Ryan
Stinson
McEachern
Boylston Street
Washington Street
Emerson
Pat Sheehan
Frank Gately
Dudley Marks
Fred Brooks
Lou Jackson
Royal
Cambridge
Philadelphia
McFarland
Bridgeport
Van Nostrand’s Bunker Hill Lager Favored For Summer Use
The advertisement promotes Van Nostrand’s Bunker Hill Lager as pure, well aged, and brewed by scientific methods. It warns against inferior carbonated waters and immature beers and asserts the lager’s superior flavor and healthful qualities for hot weather drinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Nostrand
Bunker Hill
American cyclists sail for Paris to meet French rivals
Tom Cooper Floyd McFarland and Orlando Stevens depart aboard the St Louis under the American Bicycle Company flag to contest the international championships. McFarland predicts a hard fought race with French riders, aiming to match or surpass them with American tactics and team play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Cooper
Floyd McFarland
Orlando Stevens
Paris
St. Louis
American Bicycle Company
America
McFarland
Frogeaters
Cooper
Mac
Stevie
Cycle racing heats and club plans spark Worcester interest
Worcester cyclists push amateur prizes aside as Charlies D. Jackson eyes turning pro and a new board track is discussed. The Jamaica Cycle Club prepares its first century from Copley square to Providence and back with sixty riders entered. other clubs schedule meets at Haverhill and Lowell fair grounds with varied handicap races and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies D. Jackson
Worcester C. Co
New England
Worcester
Jack Prince
Boston
Acton
Copley Square
W. B. Jandy
W Handy
Tremont Street
Jamaica Cycle Club
Providence
O'her
Harry Hulme
Witl
Jam Kobe
Green Streets
Co. A
Spindle City Wheelmen
Lowell Fair Grounds
Haverhill
G. M. Richardson
West Street
Postponed racing and vaudeville at Combination Park
Heavy rain forced the postponement of last night's Combination Park events to Friday evening. The program included light harness racing and a five mile pursuit between Charlestown and Orient Cycle clubs for Charlestown championship. No racing tonight due to the St Joseph's Church Somerville picnic using the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Park
Charlestown
Orient
St. Joseph’s Church of
Somerville
Hicks
St Augustine’s Games At Charles River Park Saturday
Diamond rings will be awarded to first place at St Augustine’s parish athletic games at Charles River Park on Saturday August 18. Handicap events include 10 yard dash 440 yard dash one mile run and more with prizes of jewelry and silverware. entries close with J F Moakley 380 Third Street South Boston on Monday August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Augustine's Parish
Charles River Park
J. F. Moakley
Third Street
South
Boston
Race for 10 yards Postponed by Rain in Waltham
In Waltham on July 2 a scheduled 10 yard race between Florrie Dona hue of Brighton and J Fadgen of Clinton was postponed due to rain. A large crowd had gathered to watch the event alongside other sports.
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National League
Hurst
Haggerty
Jupiter Pluvius
Mr. Hurst
Bill Clarke
Ottsburg
Brooklyn Evoesesee
Pittsburg Eeteeees
Ae Eeesee
Cincinnati E
UIS Escescere
Ceesa Ea
Bly
Ae P. A
van Haltren
Eeceses
Selbach
Dingmseaseeriae
Doyle
Eereeeeseeses
Amilth
R. F
Eereeeesteves Davis
M. G. McLaughlin
Broadway
New York City
Duké of Westminster
Sievier
Duke of Westminster
C. A
Cececeess O Clarke
O' Brien
MeecCreery
Seeveeves
Leach
Dean'’s
R Thomas
E. Ficeseosvecers
Lajoie
Peseeeestevengees
Douginas
C .Esreeseeseess
Helson
Dr. Sanden
Sanden
A. Sandee
Tremont
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