Boston Leads as Boston pulls ahead in pennant race
Boston's team won two games from Baltimore to take a two game lead in the pennant chase. Philadelphia lost to Brooklyn while Boston strengthened its position as they head into three more with Baltimore and Brooklyn. Next week Philadelphia visits for three games.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Bostons
Baltimores
Phillies
Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Champs
Quakers
Wild pitching and errors decide Boston win in opener
Hawke started for Baltimore with strong curves but wildness. Errors by Shindle and Clarke aided Boston as Ganzel shone on defense and Staley covered first. Boston tally in the fourth and ninth innings sealed a 4 2 victory. Stivetts and McMahon dominated the second game due to Baltimore miscues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawke
Baltimores
Shindle
Clarke
Bostons
Tucker
Godling
Staley
Orioles
Ganzel
Herman Long
McGraw
Jim” Long
Duffy
Joe Kelley
Joe
Lowe
McCarthy
Bobby
Kelley
Boston
Carrol
Wild
Cliff
Carroll
Long
Herman
Nash
Treadway
SEC
Stivetts
McMahoen
Hich
cMahon
Asv
Bostors
Wild mis plays and heroics in Baltimore Boston game
Stivetts pitched well despite poor support as Boston routs Baltimore 11 to 1. Clark and Long misthrows, McMahon wild pitching, and a dramatic Carroll snap double play define the pivotal moments. Tucker homers for Boston while Nash Ganzel and Duffy fueling the offense amid a sequence of errors and base hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Long
Clarke
McMahon
Stivetts
Orioles
Carroll
Tucker
Bobby Lowe
McGraw
Joe Kelley
Taylor
Treadway
Duffy
Baltimores
McCarthy
Kelley
Joe
Shindle
Long
Boston
Lowe
Nash
Ganzel
Hughey
Tommy
Mac
AB. R. B. TB
Ee Lowe
Ds Svcceepee Cere
Ecentey Poe
Baltimore
PO. A. E. McGraw
Q Taylor
Persea
Eve Rene
Ecdees
J. Long
H. Long
Clark
Reits
Rae Tote McMahon
Stout—Stivetts
Fry
Reitz
Penerey
Mpire
Boston Reds
B.po
A. E. O'Connor
McCauley
O’brien
Guimasso
Whitney
ceensGiccomen
Portland
AB. R. PO A
Burns
Slater
Phas
Olymer
Sceescasscees
Buck
Reds
Dilworth
Reds Beat Pittsburg and Cincinnati in Hard Hitting Game
Reds won over Pittsburg 8 to 0 with Cincinnati trailing 0 6 2 0 1 0 0 0 3. Parrott and Terry taken hard, but G Smith homered for Cincinnati. Parrott and Murphy started for Reds, Terry and Sugden for Pittsburg. nine Cincinnati hits to eight for Pittsburg with one error each.
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Cincinnati
Parrott
Terry
Reds
G. Smith
Pittsburg
Murphy
Sugden
Brooklyns Rout Phillies In High-Scoring Game
Brooklyn powered past Philadelphia with strong hitting and fielding errors. Stein was effective, Corcoran Daly and Keeler homered, and Brooklyn’s offense exploited misplays as they built a large early lead. Attendance reached about 2,000. Batters included Stein and Sharrott, while Keeler was recently acquired from New York.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyns
Philadephias
Taylor
Jack Sharrott
Stein
Corcoran
Daly
Keeler
New Yorks
Philadelphia
Priors
G. Sharrott
Kinslow
J. Sharrott
Clements
New Yorks Beat Senators as Meakin Holds Sway
In Washington on July 27 the New Yorks obtained hits frequently to win 13 to 9. The Senators failed to drive in runs with bases loaded twice. Attendance was 1200. final score New York 13 Washington 9. Baldwin and Doyle teamed on the mound for New York with Meakin and Farrell catching.
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Washington
New Yorks
Meakin
Senators
New York
Baldwin
Doyle
Farrell
Browns Fall to Spiders In Wild Cleveland Loss
In St Louis on July 27 Breitenstein's wildness and errors by Crooks and Shugart led Cleveland to surrender. Attendance was about 2,000 as the Spiders defeated the Browns 6 to 4. Batteries Clarkson O'Connor Breitenstein Gunson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Jely
Breitenstein
Crooks
Shugart
Cleveland
Uis
Wits
Wiehevelana
Clarkson
O’connor
Gunson
Chicago Wins Handily In Louisville Baseball Tilt
The Chicago team defeated Louisville with Meneffe pitching well but poor support. Lange hit a home run and attendance was about 1,200. Final score Chicago 12 Louisville 3 with 12 hits to 5 and Chicago committing four errors to Louisville seven.
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Louisville
Chicago
Meneffe
Hutchison
Colonels
Lange
A A
Reds Rally To Win Close New England League Game
Boston Reds recovered from a ninth inning hole to edge Portland 7 to 6 in a stubborn battle. The Maine team surged early with six runs in the first inning as Boston finally held them and then plated the decisive runs in the final frame highlighted by Guinasso and Whitney with afts and a key error sealing the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Reds
Portland
Boston
Maine
Reds
Guinasso
Whitney
Johnson
Dilworth
Slater
Dover Falls to Fall River in Loose, Error-Ridden Game
In Dover on July 27 attendance was 400 as the home team lost 10 to 7 to Fall River. Errors plagued Dover with four fielding miscues while Fall River made six. Batteries were Viau and Burrell for Dover and Mercer and Donahue for Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Fall River
Viau
Burrell
Mercer
Donahue
Lewiston Defeats Brockton In Slugging Baseball Tilt
Lewiston fans watched a 16 to 28 run tally as Brockton toppled Lewiston 28 to 16. Stafford held bases loaded situations to limit Lewiston, while Brockton totalled 12 hits to Lewiston’s 12. Errors ran high with Brockton committing eight. Batteries were Stafford Hart for Lewiston and Dunning Burke for Brockton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Dunning
Lewistons
Stafford
Brockton
Hart
Burke
Pugilists and Promises Span Boston Boxing Circles
Johnny Griffin arrives in Boston after defeat by Sol Smith and plans to join Jimmy Carroll in Chicago before facing Johnson. Dick OBrien pledges to honor his signed commitments while Flaherty seeks a larger purse for a 148 pound title bout. Articles to be signed for Bresiin vs Young Montreal at Providence for 500 and 3000 a side, 118 pounds. Sam Fitzpatrick trains Dan Creedon with Greggains, Smith, Hennessy, and Hopkins slated for supporting roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Griffin
Boston
Chicago
Sol Smith
Griffin
Dixon-Pierce
New York
Jimmy Carroll
Johnson
Smith
Dick O’brien
Flaherty
Captain Cooke
Ponane
Johnny Bresiin
Lafayettes
Montreal
Providence
Sam Fitzpatrick
Dan Creedon
Greggains
Billy Smith
Joe King
Billy Hennessy
Joe Lewis
Colonel Hopkins
Creedon
Rob Roy
The Scotch Games at Oak Island Grove
The Boston Caledonian Club stage the Scotch Games on August 17 at Oak Island Grove promising record entries. A five mile open race offers $100 for first, $50 for second, $25 for third with entrants like McClelland Priddy Tim McCarthy and Jim Grant. Duncan C Ross may wrestle Drigo in a featured match and a two mile scratch bicycle race under the LA W yields three gold prizes totaling $150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Caledonian Club
Oak Island Grove
McClelland
Priddy
Tim McCarthy
Jim Grant
Duncan C. Ross
Ross
Drigo
Hercules
Wentworth Tennis Results At New Castle
R D Wrenn defeats J B Reed 6 1 6 3 on Hotel Wentworth courts. Chace dominates Wright 6 1 8 6 6 0. Budlong and Reed win doubles 6 2 6 0. Chace beats Foote Yale 6 3 6 4. Chace and Wrenn win doubles 6 4 and 6 4. Semis: Chace Wrenn beat Wright Mitchell 6 1 6 0. Finals tomorrow. Wentworths vs York Harbor baseball game at 3 30 p m.
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New Castle
N. H
Wentworth Courts
R. D. Wrenn
J. B. Reed
Chase
Wright
Budlong
Reed
Ayer
Waterhouse
Chace
A. E. Foote
Yale
Wren
Talmage
Foote
Wrenn
Mitchell
Tomorrw
Wentworths
York Harbor
Portsmouth Athletic Club
York Harbors
C. Sykes
H. Berger
Nichols
C. Goodrich
J. K
EB. L. Adams
F. Cheeney
T. Hubbard
H. Thomas
S. S
Codman
Ll. J
Death of Angus Ferguson Navy Caledonian Club member
Angus Ferguson died at Massachusetts General Hospital last night. A Loch Ann native, 48, he served in the Forty second Royal Highlanders, the Black Watch. Immigrating about twenty years ago, he was an upholsterer by trade and a widower. He will lie in state in Highland dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Caledonian Club
Angus Ferguson
Massachusetts General Hospital
Ferguson
Loch Ann
Argyleshire
Scotland
Forty-second Royal Highlanders
Blackarch
Mr. Ferguson
Winners on the Tracks Saratoga July 27
The track at Saratoga was heavy despite bright and warm weather. In the opening 2 year old maiden race Miss Lillie won, Anthem second, Scholastic third, time 1 06 1 4. Racine captured the Troy Stakes, Sarah Wear second, Lizetta third, time off. Philora won the one and one sixteenth mile race with Sikeston second and Marie third, time 1 53. Major Joe took the selling seven furlongs, Jack Richee second, La Colonia third, time off. My Fellow led the Okolona steeplechase selling allowances about one and three fourth miles, Pat Oakley second, Futurity third, time 83 1 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
Miss Lillie
Anthem
Scholastic
Racine
Sarah Wear
Lizetta
Philora
Sikeston
Marie
Major Joe
Jack Richee
la Colonia
Okolona
My Fellow
Pat Oakley
Futurity
Track winners named after Long Branch storm
Long Branch track racing resumed after a storm with six races. Winners included Julien in the one mile handicap, Anawanda in five pelars, Wormser in seven furlongs, Aurelian in five furlongs, Ore Comanche second, and Quiver first in six furlongs with times listed for each event.
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Long Branch
Raceland
Julien
the Ironmaster
Lady
Anawanda
Micmac Queen
Hed Banner
Wormser
Treasure
Aurelian
Terrapin
Busbus
Ore Comanche
Sport
Quiver
Pisacoit
Horse Races Include Monmouth Saratoga Lineups
Long listing of race entries across Monmouth and Saratoga tracks with horses, weights, and participants in multiple races from six furlongs to seven, featuring horses such as Roll er Addie Cactus and Confidence Oaklawn Madras Max across six events.
Brighton Beach Card Races Show Fast Times and Winners
At Brighton Beach L L daily card, Uncle Sim won the first race over Lou Rhette with a time of 1 17 4. Sprinkle led four and a half furlongs, Honey Bee second. Gray Eagle captured five eighths with Geraldine second. Eagle Bird won three quarters with Bolero second. Faithful led one mile with King Crab second. Fifth and sixth races recorded times 1 43 4 and a time for six furlongs not fully legible.
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Brighton Beach
L. L
Uncle Sim
Lou Rhette
Bess McDuff
Glo
Sprinkle
Honey Bee
Gray Eagle
Geraldine
Skedaddle
Eagle Bird
Bolero
Billy 8
Faithful
King Crab
Mordette
Bolo
Workeys
Larimer
Gloucester Track Results Gloucester July Horse Races
In Gloucester New Jersey on July 27 results list winners and times for five races. First race over 1 1/8 miles Wallace G won with Richal second and Captain Ham mer third in 2 01 2. Second race 5/8 mile Robin Hood led Eli second Beautiful third in 1 03 2. Third race 7 1/4 furlongs Hours won with Bargain second Madden third in 1 40. Fourth race 4 1/2 furlongs Minnie J won Sweet Alice second Maid of Blarney third in 57 2. Fifth race 1/2 mile Charles Mc Donald won Fagan second Frank R Harp third time 52. Somerset first Flarimore second The Forum third in 1 26 4.
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Gloucester
N. J
Wallace G
Richal
Captain Hammer
Robin Hood
Eli
Beautiful
Bargain
Madden
Minnie J
Sweet Alice
Maid of Blarney
Charles McDonald
Fagan
Frank R. Harp
Somerset
Flarimore
the Forum
Nomad Court Chief Justice Speaks in Long Beach
A meeting in Long Beach features Nomad and Chief Justice addressing attendees including Arion, Clementina, and Mamie B. The gathering highlights Integrity and Banquet themes with mentions of Pendulum, Parasang, and Aloha among the attendees.
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Monmouth
Cactus
Wah Jim
Roller
Esperon
Mamie B
Nahma
Picknicker
Aloha
Banquet
Young Arion
Integrity
Clementina
Pendulum
Parasang
Nomad
Long Beach
BrookS and Ruby win trots at Syracuse meet
Brooks wins the 2:19 trot finishing ahead of Mae and Papoose with a best time of 2 16 1 2. Ruby wins the 2:28 trot by three straight heats, with Johnny Gold Dust second and Kingwood third. Maud B. wins the 2:26 trots in the first division, Clara J. runner up and Story Teller third, while Mattie Hunter sweeps the second division heats over Billy B. and Harry Stride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
Brooks
Mae
Papoose
Ruby
Johnny Gold Dust
Kingwood
Maud B
Clara J
Story Teller
Mattie Hunter
Billy B
Harry Stride
Beverly Big Enough to Be a City
Beverly census shows 13 300 residents though law requires 12 000 to apply for a city charter. A town meeting will be called at the end of August where voters decide how the city will be governed.
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Beverly
City OF
Boston
Office of Public Buildings Department
Niles Building
School 8 St
Noe
Paratus
Elmbeth West Roxbury
James G. Tucker
Pullgmnyn
Pament
Ames
American Wringer Co. Advertises Home Appliances
The American Wringer Co. located at 18 and 15 Broadway extension offers wringers mangles spring beds and carpet sweepers. They manufacture and repair all kinds of wringers and sweepers and promise prompt mail orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Wringer Co
Broadway Extension
City
Anxious Worcester Watch Firm Faces Reduced Work
Waltham July 27 Consternation as American Waltham Watch Company announces a week extension of vacation. Aug 7 start with only half the workforce, mainly on eighteen size movements, June and July payroll paid Aug 1. Elgin to discharge half its hands Aug 1. Waltham employs ~3000. Elgin slightly higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waltham
Fitch
American Waltham Watch Company
Elgin National Watch Company
Waltham Company
Higin Company
Waltham and Elgin
Bank Turmoil Hits Exeter and West
A wave of bank closures and runs sweeps Exeter Montana and Denver area banks. Cashier Byington resists opening the Granite Bank as a run threatens depositors and local savings institutions report reserves and guaranteed funds. In Helena a run gathers on city banks while officials pledge solvency and readiness to pay. Colorado authorities arrest bank leaders amid grand larceny charges tied to a savings bank failure. Temporary suspensions ripple through Kentucky Wisconsin Oregon and Spokane banking markets with assurances of full depositors repayment and ongoing solvency efforts.
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Exeter
Charles E. Byington
National Granite Bank
Putnam
Byington
Follansby
Union Five Cents Savings Bank
Squamscott Savings Bank
Helena
Mont
First National
Montana
Denver
M. J. Lawrence
The
People’s Savings Bank
Savings Bank
William Casey
Lawrence
F. C. Schrader
Louisville
Farmers’ Bank of
Mt. Sterling
Middlesboro
First National Bank
Spokane
Spokane Savings Bank
Glover
Portage
Wis
Portland
Oregon National Bank
Northwest Loan & Trust Company
George B. Markle
Oregon Nationalis
Senator Quay Signals Support for Cleveland on Financial Reform
Washington July 27 Senator Quay among first Republican leaders to arrive for the extra session. He stated he would back President Cleveland in every reasonable proposition aimed at improving the nation’s financial condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senator Quay
Senate
Cleveland
Promoters urged to curb broken promises by top cyclists
A Post representative questioned Maiden Club president on a leading crack rider who failed to appear for the mile open event. Williams defended the stance, urging honesty, while noting track officials’ time limit enforcement and a press call for fair treatment. A note from Eddie McDuffee discusses the Belle Isle race and the mystery disappearance of the McCune wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Henry Robinson
Robinson
Bassett
Eddie McDuffee
Boston
McDuffee
Belle Isle
McCune
McbDuffee
Tem
Jewelry Makers in Several Towns Faced Closure
Owing to weak orders from Western jobbing houses, Plainville North Attleboro Attleboro Falls and surrounding towns plan a general shut down until September 1. The move could put about 6000 workers idle for four weeks or more across the region as factories close. In Lowell the Bleachery company will reduce operations to four days a week from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attleboro
Plainville
North Attleboro
Attleboro Falls
Lowell Bleachery Hedgss
Lowell
Lowell Bleachery Company
Weetamoe Mills to Shut Down for A Month in August
Fall River reports the Weetamoe mills will close on August 5 for a month amid rumors that two or three other corporations may halt operations temporarily. No official verification yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Weetamoe Mills
J. Putnam Bradley
Forest and Garden Association
Gloucester
Dimitri Donskoi
Rynda
Newport
Ward McAllister
Five National Banks Express Invention After Closures
Five national banks that recently shut their doors issue a statement outlining their expressed invention. The move appears aimed at addressing creditors and depositors, with details on settlement steps and future operations forthcoming from the institutions.
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Washington
Peace efforts cited for Samoa in Commons statement
In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said the government is taking every possible step to restore peace between the warring factions led by King Malieto and Chief Mataafa in Samoa and to develop the islands trade prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Foreign Office
Malieto
Mataafa
Samoa
Alexander Wakefield and Prescott nuptials listed
Marriages recorded in this city include Robert E. Alexander and Louie R. Wakefield wed July 26 by J. P. Franklin D. Rideout. Also A. E. ler of Boston and Phyllis M. Prescott of Waltham married by Rev. W. W. Ramsay Tyler Prescott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Chelsea
Charles Adams
Brigham
Dorchester
Mary Frances
James M. Brigham
Black
Boston Highlands
Mary J
Edmund Black
Cushing
Mary
Thomas Cushing
Gray
Somerville
Henry Gray
Howbh
Roxbury
William Howe
South Braintree
Melrose
Samuel Lane
Waldo
Jamaica Plain
Laura Lincoln Waldo
Charles S. Waldo
Wakefield
James Wakefield
Janet Wright
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Cewececesss
Hawke Wild
Owen Eeesee
Eee
Sessneeees Ie Ganzel
Creaseevesesres
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Estersepesees
Ee Reitz
Gaston
Cent Lowe
Val Dickes Carroll
Lone
I Reitz
Osghighen
Gane G
Ene
Tame Tucker
Koomeen
Leong McGraw
Taylor Ated
Dmslic
Ward
COLTS
Dovers
Ceeer
O’ Brien- Flaherty
Wentworth Tennis
Old Tom, Booth & Co
Gordon’s, Tanqueray and Rye
F. F. Hewett
Beach St
Grand Circuit
Furlon Courtland
Irishtown
Indiana
Captain Wells
Sentinel
Dutch Sam
Rhea
Black Hussar
Little
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Traverse
Little Mid
Estelle F
LaJuieve
Shy Wbilen
Sawdust
Pettengill
Lillie R. Gelding
Delury
Calantha
Agnes H
Carousal
Princess Rhelda
Bobolink
Annorean
Chapman
Glenmound
Irregular
Jersey
Morning Glory
Fleurette
Bay Court
Duke of York
Pete
R. K. Fox
Wizard
Turner
Inverkipgelding
Gladstone
Persuader
Walter Campbell
Bootjack
Jackstar
Topmast
Dickens
Harry Treland
Aftermath
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Henry George
Wilroy
Goodboy
Leon T
Copeland
Sierra Nevada
Markstone
Bola
Hardy
Addie C. Colt
Anawan
Ralph
Successor
Addie
Steve Estes
Woodchopper
Chesapeake
May
White Rose
Trillion
Pottowattomie
Drum Major
Lafayette
Fusileer
E ¥Beron
the General
Cunarder
Rama
Mamie
Jilly
Nehma
Low Beach
Lady Puisifer
Mr. Sass
Chief Justice
Confidence
Mask
Boyd
Pantland
Longfellow
Alfonsina
Oaklawn
Madras
Max
Captain Sinclair
Ellen Phas
Destroyer
Sadie W
McDonald
Psyche
Speedwell
Dagmer
Oopright
Tom Flynn
Jugurtha
Helen N
Clementine
Stonemason
Bonnie Dundee
Potentate
Lord Harry
Imame
Ioano
Nick
Little Fred
Forerunner
Tom Karl
Eiikina
Sandowne
Lockport
Rice
Void
Manhausett
Lotion
Shadow
Rear Guard
Be Ea Gladiator
Ocean H
Leonard
California
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Treasury Department
Carlisle
Beckels
National Bank of
Tex
Examiner
Missouri National Bank of Kansas City
Park Commissioners
Rocklight
Invincible
Pandolume
Columbus AV
Ensland
Old Colony
Wilson Bros
Tremont Zow
Belle
Tremont Row
Boston Valedonian Club
Edward Heffernan
Portland Street
Mass
Nantaske
Eeeee
Downer Landing
Edmonds
Rowe’s Wharf
Pemberton Landing
Hull
Y. C. Pier
Hingham
Nantasket
Pemperton
Breturn
Melville Garden
Geo. P. Cushing
Provincetown
Londfellow
John Smith
North Pier
Weath
Eton
Atwood & Rich, Arts
Commercial Wharf
Winthrop
Atlantic Ave
Tigo A’ m
Co. H. Emerson
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