Browns Top Red Sox In Tense Eleven Inning Tilt
St Louis Browns defeated the Boston Red Sox 3 to 2 after an eleven inning contest at Sportsman's Park. Stivetts pitched well for the Browns while Donahue limited Boston to six hits. Key plays included a third inning collision at second and a late Browns rally in the eighth. Attendance around 800 with a note on police guarding bench areas.
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Gleason
Meekin
Indians
ST. Louis
Bostons
van der Ahe
Browns
Sportsman’s Park
Jack” Stivetts
Donahue
Boston
Houseman
Donny
Stivetts
Jimmy Collins
Leng
Tenney
Collegiaa
Douglas
Murphy
Hamilton
Morgan
McFarland
Rising
Short
Harley
Grady
Lally
Collins
Hallman
Lowe
Long
Stahl
Jack
Sally
Harlman
Cross
Duffy
Hartman
Washington
Giants and Indians play scrappy Cleveland game
In Cleveland on July 26 the Giants and Indians produced a very scrappy contest with tight defense and quick transitions throughout. Both sides exchanged blows as the outcome remained uncertain into the final innings.
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Giants
Indians
Razor sale and theatre ad from Miami area
An old newspaper fragment advertises razors and shaving items with prices including 48 cents and 15 cents, mentions razor straps and sharpening services, and notes a stop at Columbia Theatre with an 8 o clock evening show.
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Bestgash S
Columbia Theatre
Pittsburg Fails to Score as Philadelphia Routs Hawley Hitters
Pittsburg could do nothing with Orth after the third inning while Philadelphia hammered Hawley for thirteen hits and eighteen bases. Attendance was 1500. the score remained in favor of Philadelphia.
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Penn
Orth
Philadelphia
Hawley
Philadelphia AB
Po. A
Merritt
Gillen
Leahy
Davis
Dowd Lajoie
Dowd
Lajoie
Awley
Clements
Lance Philadelphia
Emalie
Colonels Win Slow Game as Evans Impresses Crowd
In Louisville on July 26 the Colonels beat an unspecified opponent with little effort. Pitcher Evans delivered the standout performance, his sharp work noted as the game’s sole feature. Attendance was about 500. Score not provided.
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Louisville
Colonels
Evans
Notable Scores From Regional Matches Report
Scores from multiple games include Syracuse defeating Scranton 6 to 0 in Syracuse. Hartford beating Reading 6 to 4. Newark edging Athletic 7 to 6. Crescent Park Brockton 15 Pawtucket 8. Taunton 6 Fall River 1. Norfolk Virginia 6 Paterson 1. Newport 11 New Bedford. Buffalo 7 Springfield 7. Montreal 16 Wilkes Barre 1.
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Syracuse
Scranton
Hartford
Reading
Newark
Athletic
Crescent Park
Brockton
Pawtucket
Taunton
Fall River
Norfolk
Paterson
Newport
New Bedford
Regional baseball matchups listed for today
The schedule lists Boston at St Louis, Cincinnati at Chicago, Baltimore at Washington, New York at Cleveland, Brooklyn at Louisville, Philadelphia at Pittsburg, Pawtucket at Fall River, Taunton at Stockton, and Newport at New Bedford.
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Louisville
Brooklyn
Boston
Cincinnati
Baltimore
New York
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
St. Louis
Pawtucket
Fall River
Taunton
Stockton
Newport
New Bedford
Mahoney towers over NL as Boston giant pitcher
George Mahoney, the college pitcher for the Bostons, stands six feet five and 240 pounds, likely the largest NL player yet. Umpire Lynch has not resigned but seeks a heart rheumatism leave. Herman Long umpired a Boston Louisville game with no onfield umpire, decision noted as biased by Louisville Dispatch. The Boston St Louis game is set for 6 PM at Music Hall with Captain Bill Daly in attendance.
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George Mahoney
Bostons
Hillary Swain
Washingtons
Mahoney
Lynch
Herman Long
Long
Louisville Dispatch
Butler
Louisville
Music
Boxing Gossip Foreshadows McPartland Mullins Clash
In boxing circles discussion centers on a potential Kid McPartland versus Joe Mullins match. Mullins seeks redemption after a prior loss and has strong backing due to recent wins and hard rounds. George Byers and other fighters name possible bouts and matchups across cities, with negotiations ongoing and plans to stage exhibitions and title challenges.
Mahony Tops English Challenger in Longwood Tennis Open
The Longwood Cricket Club open saw Mahony beat Nisbit as Larned, Ward and Wrenn advance. Eaves overwhelmed Ewer and Williston pushed Mahony to a tough finish while Lee and Nisbit also won. The second round includes Mahony vs Larned and Nisbit vs Beals Wright.
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Longwood Cricket Club
Mahony
Nisbit
Eaves
George Wrenn
Bob
D. Farrington
A. Codman
D. H. Fuller
M. D. Whitman
H. H. Hackett
Ewer
Harold Mahony
A. L. Williston
Lee
W. A. Larned
G. L. Cabot
C. R. Budlong
H. E. Avery
Osborne
T. P. Goodbody
Ward
Whitman
Harvard
Larned
Beals Wright
Savin Hill
Y. Marcy Edwards
Dorchester
Hooker
Budlong
Wrenn
Dodge
F. H. Beckman
H. L. Ewer
H. A. Nisbit
G. W. Lee
Fincke
Gross
J. P. Paret
Pierce
Beach
Avery
Goodbody
G. L. Wrenn
Codman
Wilson
Stackpole
Forbes
Perry
Edwards
Howard
Knickerbocker A C athletes resume training for national events
Gabe Hollander targets a 1 minute 66 second half mile at the national championships. Hughes of Boston University will contest the hammer and discus at the St Augustine games where he faces Dr Barry. New York A C stars Weters Flanagan and Burke compete at the Hibernian games in Albany on August 3.
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Gabe Hollander
Knickerbocker A. C
Hughes
Boston University
Dr. Barry
St. Augustine
Tom” Holland
Worcester
Ed McGonagle
Boston
Johnny Mack
Columbia College
Charlesbank
Gentlemen’s Driving Club
Combination Park
John &. Gentry
Robert J
Phil Stingel
New England
Phil
St. Philip’s
Spy Pond
Dedham Polo Club Opens Myopia Tournament Week
The Dedham Polo Club held its final practice at Karlstein before Friday’s Myopia tournament opener. The Yellows edged the Blues 9 to 8 in a sunny, fair-ground scrimmage.
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Dedham
Dedham Polo Club
Karlstein
Blues
Laborer Struck by Train at City Mills Mass
Antonio Basso of 7 Prince Street Boston, 47, a laborer for the New York and New England railroad, was struck by a train at City Mills Mass yesterday morning. He lost his left arm and his left leg and foot were severely crushed in the accident at Emergency Hospital.
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Antonio Basso
Prince Street
Boston
New York & New England Railroad
City Mills
Mass
Drowning of James Yoffa in Bogiston Brook
James W. Yoffa of Boston drowned while a boat overturned during a boat ride on Bogiston brook near A H Littlefield’s Mill road residence. Isaac Cohen and M H Leviston survived. medical examiner ruled accidental drowning. Body removed to Littlefield’s house. relatives took remains to Boston. Yoffa was a grocer at 8 Prince Street.
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James W. Yoffa
Isaac Cohen
M. H. Leviston
Boston
A. H. Littlefield
Mill’s
Littlefield
Bogiston Brook
Charles River
Yoffa
Adams
Framingham
Twentieth Unitarian Grove Meeting Highlights
The Weirs New Hampshire hosts the twentieth annual Unitarian grove meeting with a carriage ride to Follett's Hill Gilford and a reunion at Lakeside. Rev Beane of Newburyport Massachusetts presides as master of ceremonies and a twentieth anniversary celebration follows with Mrs Harriet R. Morgan of Boston performing songs. Evening services occur at the Methodist church.
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Unitarian Grove
Follett's Hill
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C. Beane
D. D
Newburyport
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Harriet R. Morgan
South Congregational Church
Boston
Methodist Church
Irish champions sign to race for world mile title
George B Tinder of Dublin and Thomas P Conneff of North Woburn Mass agree to a one mile world championship race at Worcester Oval on Aug 21 1897 with a 250 stake and deposits totaling 250. Referee Eugene Buckley to rule on disputes. Both athletes training. expected to threaten the American record.
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Thomas P. Conneff
Holy Cross College
Worcester Oval
George B. Tinder
Dublin
Ireland
Thomas P. Connell
North Woburn
Mass
Boston Post
Worcester
Magss
Eugene Buckley
R. P. Russell
Michael J. Ahern
George B.tinder
Conneff
Holmes Field
Sunnyside Park
Tinder
Springfield
Bridgewater
Buckley
Worcester A. C
America
The Double Liability Case Opens in Maine Supreme Court
The United States National Bank of Atchison versus H W B Connor begins in Portland as a test case with nationwide stakes. The suit challenges whether Maine courts will allow separate collection of stock price minus face value plus the full amount to creditors, a claim tied to Western speculation and promoters stock.
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Maine
Supreme Court
United States National Bank of Atchison
Kan
H. W. B. Connor
Connor
Cambridge Man identified in Eliot River death
The body found in the Piscataqua River at Eliot has been identified as Thomas Parks of Cambridge Massachusetts, brother of Patrolman Parks. bruises and a blackened eye suggest a fight. coroner suspects accidental death or assault near the Eliot bridge. investigators probe possible roadhouse incident with no clear cause.
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Piscataqua
Eliot
Thomas Parks
Cambridge
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Parks
Raitt
E. J. Hutchins
McIntyre
Goodwin Farm
Eliot Bridge
Encampment of Maine National Guard Set for Aug 7 13
The encampment of the Maine National Guard led by Colonel Lucius H. Kendall will be held in Augusta from August 7 to 13. The camp, named Camp Powers in honor of the commander in chief, includes events from reveille at 5:30 to taps with officer instructions.
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National Guard of
Maine
Lucius H. Kendall
Seashore Party Held by Young Men's Hebrew Union in Beachmont
The annual seashore party of the Young Men's Hebrew Union of Boston occurred last evening in Parker Hall Beachmont. About 100 couples joined the grand march with Sigilman's Orchestra furnishing music, dancing until 2 AM before the group traveled by special cars arranged to Boston.
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Young Men’s Hebrew Union of Boston
Parker Hall
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Sigilman
Boston
Bicycle fall injures 19 year old student
19 year old student F. M. Barnard of 86 Washington Street Somerville broke his collar bone after falling from a bicycle yesterday.
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Washington Street
Somerville
Gately First Rider Suspended for Not Riding to Win
Francis A Gately of Roxbury the first rider suspended by the League of American Wheelmen for not riding to win in a handicap event at a Providence meet. The ruling until Aug 4 targets Gately who after being chased by Major Taylor refused to accelerate. Additional suspensions include riders from Oak Island Revere Chelsea and Chester for unsanctioned races and amateur prize disputes.
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Roxbury
Warwick
League of American Wheelmen
Corntee
New England
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Major Taylor
Philadelphia
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Revere
Herbert Beedy
George Smith
James Moran
A. Moore
Chelsea
Francis Tirrell
Racing Board
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E. E. Olin
W. G. Russell
Nelson F. Knox
Peter Schorette
B. Pelkey
Peter Planky
John Blanchard
H. H. Merriman
Cornelius
James Harrington
Springfield
New Racing Tandem For Butler Brothers And Local Racing News
A new hand made racing tandem weighing 35.5 pounds was received for the Butler brothers by Manager Harry Walker. The Eclipse build includes a new hub and narrow treads. At Lowell auction, Eastern Cycle Company stock was sold after objections by local dealers. Races and riders are noted, including Gordon Hampton and Dick Cronin, with Cronin open to a pursuit race and Hampton disputing intent. Rube Shields plans appearances in Boston and New York events and joins Barnes. Y L Hommedieu joins National India Rubber Company to represent Kangaroo tires in New York.
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Butler Brothers
Eclipse
Butlers
Lowell
Eastern Cycle Company
H. B. Hall
Newton Rubber Works
Fred Woodward
Charles River Park
Jack” Fisher
Tom Barnaby
Philadelphia
William
Rube’’) Shields
Capitol Steps
New York
Barnes
Gordon Hampton
Dick Cronin
Cronin
The
Post
Hampton
8S. Y. L’hommedieu
National India Rubber Company
Broadway
Dinner Tendered for New Empire Bicycle Club at Clarendon Hotel
Manager Alexander Brown hosted a dinner at the Clarendon Hotel garden for the newly formed Empire Bicycle Club. James Andrews of Roxbury led the cycling party, with Brown delivering a neat souvenir for every guest.
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Alexander Brown
Clarendon Hotel Garden
James Andrews
Roxbury
Brown
Two schooners run ashore near Hedge Fence Shoal
Emma M. Fox of Bangor with lumber ran aground at Hedge Fence Shoal at 11 p m. The vessel remains tight and should be afloat soon. Judge Low of Pembroke also grounded nearby at 11 30 p m but floated without assistance and was uninjured.
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Hopkins
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New York
Hedge Fence Shoal
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Free consultation and cures claimed by Dr Liverpool Boston ad
Dr Liverpool at 233 Tremont street offers free diagnosis claiming rapid identification of disease and high cure counts across many conditions. He asserts no prior exam is needed and provides free medicines during treatment with specific office hours and weekend options.
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Liverpool
Tremont Street
Boston
Bright
Reid for Sherman's Place
Washington rumors say Whitelaw Reid may take over the State Department as Sherman’s health or tenure weakens. The report cites negotiations for Reid to lease Hay’s Washington residence while Sherman’s allies deny a surrender of state duties.
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Sherman
State Department
Whitelaw Reid
Reid
John Hay
Mr. Reid
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Foreign Affairs Bureau
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McKinley
Judge McKenna
California
McKenna
Judicial Department
Supreme Court
Stephen J. Field
Bookmakers Strike At Aqueduct Sparks Track News
At Aqueduct New York July 26 the Metropolit an Turf Association odds men refused to operate forcing 31 to fill the dead line. A rough start in race four drew jeers as Burlesque won in 1 43 while Rey del Tierra challenged to 1 42. Decide led Kaiser Ludwig late, Premier faded, Double Quick beat Marsian, Midrica edged Percy F Lucid, and Abundant won from a poor start in race five.
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Aqueduct
Metropolitan Turf Association
Rey del Tierra
Loch Glyn
Manassas
Burlesque
Kaiser Ludwig
Premier
Marsian
Double Quick
Midrica
Percy F
Lucid
Dipper
Lost Watch Returned by Yachting Friends
George Chary, liquor dealer of 92 Essex Street, lost a gold Elgin watch overboard while afloat on the yacht Skylark with friends weeks ago. Last night the same party presented him with a solid gold Elgin watch with a link chain inscribed To Mr. George Chary from friends on board the Skylark July 17, 1897. He expressed deep appreciation as the evening concluded.
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George Chary
Essex Street
John L Jestres Faces Fitz in Final Round Story
The old fighter John L Jestres is described as aging beyond his prime boxing years with his current role as a bottle holder rather than a contender his long career once promised.
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Fitz
John
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