Pirates Keep On Winning Lead Late In Forbes Field Fight
Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia 4 to 3 after four hits in the seventh inning. Miller hits a left field homer, first at Forbes Field. Bransfield, Ward score on miscues. Leever and Leach stand out on mound.
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Mordecai Shines as Cubs Top St Louis 6 3
Brown pitched great ball under压力 as Chicago defeated St Louis 6 to 3. Beebe was wild and the visitors hit freely in the opening innings.
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Beebe
Hockey Scores From Northeast Evening Games
Buffalo defeated Jersey City 6 to 2 while Providence beat Montreal 8 to 4 and Toronto won 6 to 0 against Baltimore. Rochester topped Newark 3 to 0.
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Jersey City
Providence
Montreal
Toronto
Baltimore
Rochester
Newark
Local Hockey Scores From Connecticut and Massachusetts
First game results include Holyoke 3 New Britain 2 and New Haven 8 Springfield 2. Hartford defeats Bridgeport 6 1 in game one and 4 2 in game two. Waterbury posts a 7 3 win over Northampton.
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Auto ties still unbroken in AA A tour
Balina Kansas July 29 The tie in the Glidden and Hower trophies contest on the American Automobile Association annual tour remained unbroken after a 200 mile run from Oakley The two Pierce Arrows two Premiers and the Marmon finished in excellent order and hope to reach Kansas City tomorrow night with perfect scores The same conditions apply to the Hower cup race with two Pierces a Lexington Moline and a Chalmers Detroit all reported perfect.
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American Automobile Association
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Kansas City
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Lexington
Moline
Athletics excel at driving long hits with runners on base
The Athletics lead the American League in four base hits this year. Baker and Davis have three each, Murphy two, and Collins and Ring one apiece. Most of these came at timely moments, with Gyr delivering at important times.
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Davis
Murphy
Collins
Ring
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Heydler to take charge of National League affairs
John A. Heydler, secretary of the National League, will arrive in New York to assume control of league business as news breaks on the suicide of President Harry C. Pulliam. Heydler plans funeral arrangements with H. W. Cain and favors Louisville for interment. election of a new president follows.
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John A. Heydler
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Heydler
Harry Clay Pulliam
Alexandria Bay
Montreal
H. W. Cain
Nashville
Tenn
Pulliam
Louisville
George B. Dovey
Boston Club
Israel W. Durham
Philadelphia
Harry Pulliam
National League
G. B. Davey
McAleer Rumored to Take Washington Manager Post
In Youngstown rumors say Jimmy McAleer may join the Washington team as manager with Joe Cantillon possibly leaving the Nationals. Local chatter suggests McAleer could be installed in St. Louis as well, with Youngstown investors reportedly buying Washington stock to push him to the top. An official announcement is anticipated soon.
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Youngstown
Jimmy McAleer
Washington
Joe Cantillion
Nationals
McAleer
St. Louis
Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Walter
Krrger
Riggs Appointed Referee for Boston Caledonian Scotch Picnic
The Boston Caledonian Club appoints William A. Riggs as ringmaster for the Scotch picnic to be held Saturday August 7 with William A. Gray as assistant. The long program features 40 events in four groups including five amateur events, 19 professional events, a five mile run, Dewar trophy soccer, a 100 yard handicap, and a finish wrestling bout Cyclone Burns versus Emil Maupas. The parade and Scotch reel open the grove as usual.
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Boston Caledonian Club
William A. Riggs
William A. Gray
Amateur Baseball Clubs Seek Opponents for July 31
A dated call lists multiple Boston area clubs seeking 14 to 20-year-old or 15 to 19-year-old teams for friendly games on Saturday July 31. Contacts include A. Costello, J. Wiseman, John Kopp, Fred K. Carpenter, A. F. Walsh, Joseph A. Fabello and others, offering shared or full expenses and home or away games around Boston and surrounding towns. The notices name clubs such as Union A C, Phillips Owl Club, St. Josephs of Woburn, Sims B C, Magee Furnace Co team, Crescents of Dorchester, Highland A C, Jefferson A C, St Anthony's A C, South Boston Athletics, Glovers of Atlantic, Cambridge prospects, Ashland A, North End Unions, and more.
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B. Costello
Fayette Street
City
Longworth A. C
J. Wiseman
Devonshire Street
Phillips Owl Club
John Kopp
Conant Street
Roxbury
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Joseph A. Fabello
Salem Street
Medford
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Magee Furnace Co
Frank W. Dailey
Chelsea
Mass
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Dorchester
John Dodd
Crescent Avenue
Highland
A. C
Joseph Holder
Edmond Street
Malden
Jefferson A. C
William J. Jennings
Polk Street
Charlestown
St. Anthony’s A. C
Revere
Boston
Charles Hansler
High Street
Lawrence
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Roger Wolcotts
Notre Dames
Roxby
Team
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Frank Emmet
Roslindale
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Plymouth Cordage
Reading
I. H. Katzeff
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Somerville
Bke
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L. D. Wilson
Lynn Street
Woodlawn Club Triumphs 3 2 Over Broadway in Intercity Win
In Pawtucket Rhode Island on July 29 Woodlawn Club beat Broadway 3 to 2. Pitcher Vat Thornton of Boston allowed only three hits for the victors.
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Arthur Duffey We Bakey Sports Column Notes Infirmities
The column by Arthur Duffey covers baseball and tennis figures including Walter’s start, Krger showing promise, and Harry Pulliam’s death. It notes W A Larned's tennis exhibition, Canadian champion Kerr's Ireland visit, and upcoming pro events at Revere and Brockton with mentions of Donovan, Keane, and Porter.
Frank E Hughes Recalls MLB Standings Precedents
Frank E Hughes of Brockton notes two major league precedents where incoming clubs assumed the standings of disbanded teams, citing Milwaukee as an example without detailing the rule.
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Milwaukee
Post Player Wins Trophy in Wollaston Press Golf Tourney
H P Farrington of the Post defeated T Manson of the Herald 6 up and 6 to play in the 86 hole final at Wollaston Golf Club yesterday. Manson fell behind in morning play and could not overcome the lead, losing on the 13th green. F B Tracy won the low net prize with 86-14-72 as Farrington shot 80.
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Tug of War Tourney at Knights of Columbus Field Day
Four teams have entered the field day tug of war at Locust street grounds tomorrow. The South Dorchesters, Quincy Granite Cutters, Bell Rocks, and Cambridge gas housemen face two preliminaries with finals to follow. Emilio Longhi leads the amateur athletic meet drawing 250 entries from 160 individuals.
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Sheehan
Cubs Lose Kling Noted. Pittsburg Hurts Cubs This Season
The Chicago Tribune argues the Cubs' struggles this season stem less from losing Johnny Kling and more from the impact of Pittsburg, shaping the team’s championship prospects and performance.
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Chicago Tribune
Johnny Kling
Pittsburg
Cubs
Benyon Junior Shines in Grand Circuit Debut at Detroit
James E. Benyon, 18, son of Ed Benyon, drove Fair Margaret to first in three heats, making a notable debut as a Grand Circuit driver after an 8:45 start delay caused by a storm softened track. Esther Bells led early in the 2:17 trot with Springfield victory but Benyon's ride prevailed.
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Loomig
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Burns
Lynn Teams Victory Sparks Sixth Straight Win
Lynn beat Lowell 4 to 1 in eight innings to extend its streak to six straight wins and nine of ten. Lowell scored in the seventh on two hits an error and a stolen base. In the fourth Fitz Patrick was ejected for disputing a decision.
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Venable Autrey
Wallis
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Aston
Fall River Triumphs With Home Run In Ninth Inning
In the New England game Foster batted in the ninth for Fall River. Players include Messenger Lemieux Massey Bellis and Fullerton among others. Key plays feature a home run by Massey and two-base hits by Messenger Lemieux.
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Brockton Beats Haverhill in Low-Scoring Turnout
Brockton gains an 8 to 1 win over Haverhill after a ninth inning substitution. MecLane Hickman OToole and Cooney drove runs while Briggs McLane Hickman Shan non posted two-base hits. White and Duff scored on the double. OToole earned six strikeouts for Haverhill.
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Shannon
White
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McLaughlin
New Bedford Beats Worcester 4 to 2 in Close Game
New Bedford defeats Worcester 4 to 2 in a well played contest. Bauman’s timely hitting stands out as Worcester struggles to hit Griffiths. O Leary’s wild throw to first helps New Bedford tally two unearned runs.
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Jeffries-Vs-Johnson Fight Looms As Heavyweight Era Opens
Jeffries declares no concern about the title while Johnson hovers as a rising king. He weighs 235 pounds and trains five months for a fresh showdown, promising strength and speed. Johnson will cover Jeffries forfeit. bids pour in from mining camps and promoters to stage the bout in Nevada, California, or Colma with Tex Rickard backing likely.
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Los Angeles
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German yachts learn lessons for Taft cup race
Three German sonderklasse yachts Hevelia Seehund II and Margaretta will sail against the American team for the President Taft cup in Marblehead this September. Their design shows a shift toward American styles, signaling a potentially closer contest than in 1907.
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Marblehead
Watches to Be Awarded Winners of 1915 Events
Boston plans prize watches for first second and third in the 1915 meet at Wood Island Park on September 4. Gold silver and gun metal watches will be engraved with date event and inscription. New district rules limit repeat winners and relay team entries. final September relay teams to be district picks. Midget events for boys under 85 pounds include a 50 yard dash high jump and standing broad jump with medals as prizes.
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Playground Association
Jeffries Skips Fight After Emergency Operation
James J Jeffries, heavyweight title hopeful, did not box at a crippled children benefit near the Polo Grounds due to Wednesday night surgery at the Albany Hotel. An abscess troubled him as pain forced the call for Dr Reese and manager Sam Berger. He said a $5000 forfeit was posted and Johnson could post any large side bet.
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Polo Ground
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Johnson
Flanagan Sets World Record at Irish Day Games
In Providence on July 29 John J Flanagan broke the world mark in the 56 pound weight with a 40 feet 10 inch throw. Martin J Sheridan of the Irish-American A C won hop step and jump at 49 feet 7 inches and won the discus with 135 feet. Flanagan also won the hammer with 175 feet 1 inch.
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Martin J. Sheridan
A. C
Martin Ae Sheridan
Johnson Sees Jeffries Bout as Improbable Over Demands
In Detroit on July 29 Jack Johnson said a Jeffries match seems unlikely due to his conditions. He would not accept guarantees and wants a straight winner take all division of the purse. Johnson was arrested for speeding, posted 25 dollars, and used a $1000 bill to secure his release.
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Tannehill Sides With McNichols West End Team
Chicago July 29 Jesse Tannehill once a top southpaw pitcher likely to join Frank McNichols West End team in Chicago league Talks discuss him pitching one day and playing in the field the next for the club
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Jesse Tannehill
Frank McNichols
Frank
Washington
Lamp Victim Jennie Shapiro Dies In Mass General
Everett residents learned of the death of Mrs. Jennie Shapiro after a kerosene lamp explosion left her severely burned earlier in the morning. She passed away at 6 o clock this evening at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Burchell Lands in Buffalo Row After Bisons Rift
Fred Burchell the former Red Sox pitcher reportedly kicked over the traces in Buffalo and left for parts unknown. He claims there are serious dissensions in the Bisons ranks.
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