Jeffries Contingent to Box Corbett if Leg Fails
San Francisco reports Champion Jim Jeffries had a backup plan with Fitzsimmons ready to replace him against Jim Corbett on August 1. Delaney confirms the arrangement, saying the Jeffries camp agreed and Fitzsimmons would fight if needed, ensuring a heavyweight bout proceeds unless Jeffries can box.
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Jim Jeffries
Jim Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Billy Delaney
Delaney
Jeffries
Corbett
Yosemite Club
Corbett Aims at Jeffries as Jeffries Trains Ahead
Corbett said he would deal with Fitzsimmons if needed but focused on Jeffries and the world title. Jeffries, injured but improving, was cleared to train at Harbor Springs, boxing with Jack Jeffries and Joe Kennedy after a hour in the gym and workouts in the afternoon.
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Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Jeff
Harbor Springs
Jack Jeffries
Joe Kennedy
Miss Maud Nelson Stars for Bloomer Girls in Dorchester Game
The Bloomer Girls' star pitcher Miss Maud Nelson, whose sex sparked a two hour debate, proved a genuine female phenomenon. She struck out five, allowed two hits in five innings, and delivered a three bagger, two doubles and two singles. Lovells beat Dorchester 6 to 5.
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Johnny
Peple
Dorchester
Bloomer Girls’ Baseball Club
Boston
Lovells
Short Field
Barnstead
Bloomer Girls
Miss LeClair
Miss Nelson
Sidney and Griffo Draw After Ten-Round Bout
In a well attended Roxbury Athletic Club meeting, Young Sidney and Kid Griffo boxed ten fast rounds to a draw. The colored lad started strong, pressed hard for victory but failed to land decisive blows as Griffo answered with steady defense. both tired by the final bell and referee Lewis ruled a draw, pleasing spectators.
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Griffo
Roxbury A. C
Kid Griffo
Lewis
Reliance Off To Bristol For Cup Preparations
Newport R I July 28 The Reliance sails to Bristol to prepare for the America's Cup races against Shamrock III Commodore Bourne states Constitution remains in commission to assist and all official yacht measurements will be released before the trials The season shows 21 races without time allowance with Reliance winning 16 Constitution 3 and two unfinished Crucial final results await the measurement before the cup battles commence.
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R. I
Reliance
New York Yacht Club
Bristol
Commodore Bourne
Sound
Columbia
Giants Fall to Boston at Polo Grounds in 5-3 Loss
Boston tops New York 5 to 3 as Mathewson and Willis duel. Five Boston hits come at crucial times with three Giants errors shaping the result. Moran and Batty spark the visitors, while Cooley shines in the field with key plays.
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New York
Boston
Giants
Polo Grounds
Mathewson
Willis
Bostonians
Mertes
Dick Cooley
Cooley
Moran
Batty
Greminger
Aubrey
Matty
Lauder
Tenney
Stanley
Carney
Babb
McGann
Bresnahan
Columbia to Go Out of Commission at City Island
Newport R I July 28 It was announced tonight the Columbia will go out of commission and be laid up at City Island The Constitution will be kept in reserve and perfect racing trim in case the Reliance should meet with an accident
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Newport
R. I
Columbia
City Island
Sham rocks towed from Erie basin to Sandy Hook
The two Sham rocks were taken from dry dock at Erie basin and towed to Sandy Hook. Shamrock III did not leave the basin until about 11. They reached their anchorage too late for a race but are expected to start tomorrow.
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New York
Erie Basin
Sandy Hook
Anchorage
Accident at Saugus race course leaves driver with broken leg
In the second heat of the 2.95 trot at the old Saugus track Wilber Duntley, driver of J. T., has a broken right leg and was taken home after Drs McClearn and Deal attended him. A. Rathburn of Kitty Wilkes sprained ankle but otherwise uninjured. both horses escaped harm. The day also featured the 2:11 pace final heat won by Jessie S. by a nose over Katharine, with Darlun third, time 2:12 1 4. Nancy Allen won the 2:15 pace after three heats.
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Wilber Duntley
J. T
Boston
A. Rathburn
Kitty Wilkes
Rathburn
Duntley
Grand Stand
Drs McClearn
Deal
Malden
Malden Hospital
Darius
Bowser
Jessie
L. McDonald
Katherine
J. Carpenter
Jessie S
Katharine
Darlun
Nancy Allen
Philadelphia and Brooklyn battle into extras in July game
In Brooklyn on July 28 Philadelphia and Brooklyn split batting honors until extra innings, Brooklyn scoring five on as many hits and a misplayed grounder by Dahblen. Duggleby relieved Mitchell in the eighth as Gleason was ejected for kicking. Final: Brooklyn 10, Philadelphia 5 with notable hits by Gleason Keister Sheckard and Hulswitt and doubles by Gleason, Keister, Sheckard, Hulswitt.
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Wolverton
Duggleby
Mitchell
Gleason
R. B
Garvin
Keister
Sheckard
Hulswitt
Strang
Dobbs
McCreery
Tlood
Dooin
Douglass
Hallman
Emalie
Cincinnati Triumphs Over Pittsburg 10 to 5 in National Affair
Cincinnati bats 9 runs in a high scoring game to defeat Pittsburg 10 5. Kruger telnfeldt Philippi Seymour, Corcoran and Wag ner led offense with two base hits and a homer by Seymour. Hahn walked and Phil lippi struck out many as Cincinnati posted 7 earned runs to Pittsburgs 8. Time 1h 45m. Umpire O Day.
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Cooley
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Gochnaur
Connolly
Chicago Beats St Louis 9-2 as O'Neill Masters Pitched Game
O'Neill dominates five innings while Chicago offense explodes. Slagle Farrell Casey Donovan and Kling contribute in fielding and hitting as St Louis errors aid the home team. Brown Taylor struggle on mound. nine Chicago runs push past St Louis 9 to 2 with Moran umpiring.
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Brain
Ackett
Taylor
Americans Shut Out New York Series Game Summary
New York blanked by Boston as Washington and Philadelphia posted wins. St. Louis failed to solve Moore while Cleveland powered with heavy sticks. Bradley stood out for his batting. Attendance listed as 1500.
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St. Louis
Cleveland
Moore
Bradley
R. H
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Boston and Highlanders duel ends in shutout thriller at Huntington
Masterly pitching by Tom Hughes and brainy work by Clark Griffith highlighted yesterday’s Huntington Avenue game as Boston and New York offered sharp fielding and lively hitting before 5000 fans. Fred Parent’s superb fielding anchored Boston with key plays including a sixth inning double play, while Tannehill and McFarland robbed base hits. The teams meet again today with Cy Young slated to pitch for Boston.
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Clark Griffith
Boston
Huntington Avenue
Fred Parent
Parent
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Griffith
Dougherty
Collins
O’brien
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Keeler
Tannehill
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Lou Criger
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Beville
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Conroy
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E Keeler
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Sheridan
Washington Club Noses Ahead In Ninth To Edge Phillies
In Philadelphia on July 28 the Washington club rallied in the ninth, tying the score and forcing extra innings before Henley closed the game. Patton pitched well for Philadelphia while Monte Cross powered the infield. Attendance 283. The final tally showed Washington 3 and Philadelphia 4 with key hits from McCormick and Powers and a late double play sequence by L Cross and M Cross.
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Washington — Club
Henley
Plank
Washington
Patton
Monte Cross
R. B. Po
Moran
Powers
Sealer
Cleveland 10 St Louis 2 Final in American League
Cleveland defeated St Louis 10 to 2 in the American League game played in St Louis on July 28. The win completes a decisive outcome for Cleveland with strong offense and pitching support securing the victory.
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ST. Louis
Cleveland
Invaders, Red Sox shine as Boston fans cheer pennant bid
Over 5000 praised a great game and another shutout as Boston hints at a pennant. Hughes played through a bad ankle while the Rabbits Parent and Ferris sparkled. New York’s fast team clashes with Boston’s pace as Criger’s homer and Criger’s sturdy fielding highlight a season of strong play.
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Invaders
Boston
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McFarland
Huntington Avenue
Dorchester-Hyde Park
Nightingale’s Field
Dorchester
Connolly
West Ubncey
Dorchester High School Athletic Park
Rexfords
Wellington
Knights of Labor Members Enjoy Lake Massapoag Day
About 1200 members from Assembly No. 6463 spent a day at Lake Massapoag Sharon Heights engaging in ball games and Otsu sports. The dancing pavilion buzzed with couples while old timers and youngsters danced. A near fight at the two mile open boat race ended with a tie declared by Referee James Dempsey. James O'Brien and Eddie Dunn sprinted to a tight finish in 4 minutes 39 seconds for the mile run. Cr Callahan, winner of the boys race, fainted at the end.
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Ben Franklin ‘Assembly
Knights of Labor
Lake Massapoag
Sharon Heights
Otsu
P. McCarthy
James O’brien
Coats
James Dempsey
Eddie Dunn
Cr. Callahan
Doherty and Mahoney Shine at Nahant Tennis Tourney
At Nahant Mass July 28 the Nahant Club hosts an invited tennis tourney with English stars H L Doherty and H Mahoney and the Wrenn brothers. R D Wrenn defeats A S Pier 6 6 1 in morning play while Wrenn later faces E P Larned as the event draws keen interest. Mahoney outplays G A Atkinson Jr 6 3 6 3 and Doherty beats H J Holt in a tight second round with deuce repeats in the seventh game of the second set.
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Mass
Doherty and Mahoney
Wrenn Brothers
R. D. Wrenn
A. S. Pier
E. P. Larned
Wrenn
Pier
H. S. Mahoney
G. A. Atkinson, Jr
H.L. Doherty
H. J. Holt
Baseball Presidents Met In New York Yesterday
A meeting of league presidents to discuss a national agreement was held at the Hotel Victoria in New York. Attendees included Henry Harris San Francisco J F Morley Los Angeles P J Hickey American Association J H Farrell New York State league P T Powers Eastern league and Harry Pulliam National league Powers and Farrell head the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues. Ban Johnson American league was detained by illness. The gathering was described as a conference only.
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Hotel Victoria
Henry Harris
San Francisco
J. F. Morley
Los Angeles
California Association of Baseball Clubs
P. J. Hickey
American Association
J. H. Farrell
New York State League
P. T. Powers
Harry Pulliam
National League
Messrs. Powers
Farrell
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Ban Johnson
American League
Chicago
Knau's bat seals win for Manchester in New England game
Lawrence reports Manchester defeated local team 4 to 2 in a well played contest. Knau hit two home runs driving in three runs and sparking the visitors. Fielding noted from Murray O'Hara and Beard in a game featuring timely hitting and solid defense.
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Lawrence
Manchester
Knau
Murray
O’hara
Beard
Nashua Defeats Fall River In Big 18 3 Picnic Victory
Nashua routed Fall River 18 to 3 in a friendly afternoon game. Pitchers from Fall River struggled as Nashua produced a dominant offensive showing. The result highlights Nashua's strong hitting and Fall River's pitching woes in this early-season matchup.
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Fall River
Nashua
New Bedford shuts out Lowell in 6–0 victory
New Bedford beat Lowell 6 to 0 as Josslyn pitched well with solid support from teammates. Two misthrows by McKenna aided the locals who produced a trio of runs in the sixth inning. Joyce and Grant made sharp catches in center field.
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Lowell
Josslyn
McKenna
Joyce
Grant
Early Baseball Matchups Across Four Cities
Baying crowds await Friday fixtures as Boston visits New York Philadelphia hosts Brooklyn Pittsburg travels to Cincinnati and St Louis meets Chicago in a slate of midseason showdowns.
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New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
P.C
Games Today New England Local Matches
Manchester meets Lawrence while Concord hosts Haverhill and Nashua travels to Fall River for regional games today.
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Seesereeseeees
Naahua
Nccesseseeecseeeers
Goncord Eee
Erereerseeeerereee
Lowell Sede
Fall River
Cescsoosseners
New Bedford
Seren Orsreeree
Lawtonce
Ccc Ceeeraeness
Haverhill
New England
Lawrence
Concord
Nashua
Factions of the People's Party Unite
Denver July 28 Reported as two factions of the People's party unite in national conference. The adopted resolution declares dissatisfaction with current government and calls for united reform action at the ballot box to secure self-government for the people and their posterity. It states the United People's party opposes affiliation with Republicans or Democrats.
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Col
People’s Party
National Conference
Committee On
United States
United People’s Party
New England half mile circuit opens in Woonsocket
The Woonsocket meeting of the New England half mile circuit began with three races. In the 2:10 pace May Queen was defeated in straight heats by Daniel Webster. The Colonel won the 2:32 pace easily. Wilton S. won the 2:35 trot over Fuego after a second heat, with Bren nan unable to prevail. The Goat caused excitement by running away in the second heat of the 2:32 pace.
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Woonsocket
New England
May Queen
Daniel Webster
Colonel
Wilton S
Fuego
Brennan
Roxbury Swimmer Eugene Fielding Hurls Water Challenge
Eugene Fielding through manager Shay Fay challenges New England rivals to a stay under water contest and vows to meet any 19 year old swimmer in events from one to 10 miles, highlighting a bold endurance feat.
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Roxbury
Shay Fay
New England
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