Baseball matchups across major leagues listed
National League games feature Louisville at Boston and other city pairings including Pittsburg at Cincinnati Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Washington Cleveland at Baltimore New England League shows Newport at Fall River New Bedford at Brockton Taunton at Pawtucket Eastern League matches Providence at Toronto Springfield at Buffalo Scranton at Rochester Wilkesbarre at Syracuse College games include Toronto University at Amherst Lafayette at Princeton Vermont at Yale in New Haven
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Baltimore
Boston
Cincinnati
Washington Ease
St. Louis
Louisville
Pittsburg
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
Cleveland
New England
Newport
Fall River
New Bedford
Brockton
Taunton
Pawtucket
Providence
Toronto
Springfield
Buffalo
Scranton
Rochester
Wilkesbarre
Syracuse
College
Tororto University
Amherst
Lafayette
Princeton
University of Vermont
Yale
New Haven
Baltimore and Boston Duel for League Lead in Tight Race
The pennant race tightens as Baltimore opens a series with Cleveland while Boston keeps pressure in second. If Baltimore falters and Boston sweeps Louisville, Boston could close within .088 of the leaders. A two of three for Cleveland against Baltimore leaves Boston at .692 and Baltimore at .708. The danger from Cincinnati looms as Boston edges toward the top and St. Louis delays become critical with the South End clashes ahead.
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Boston
Baltimore
Cleveland
Orioles
Louisville
Spiders
Baltimores
St. Louis
Bostons
South End
Duffy
Cincinnati
New York
Giants
Pirates Sweep Orioles In Rainy Wire-Driven Win
Three straight by the Pirates fed a sting for Baltimore as rain fell over the city and the Orioles watched the game unfold from a secluded corner, bitter at the loss.
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Pirates
Baltimore
Orioles
Pirates Triumph Through Sensational Catch in Final Pittsburg Game
Jimmy Collins made a dramatic catch on a foul fly hit by Ely with three runners aboard. He sprinted along the board fence and stretched to snag the ball as it fell toward the plank walk, while the crowd roared and Ely collapsed into a Pirates helper's arms.
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Pittsburg
Jimmy Collins
Ely
Collins
Pirate
Jimmy
Lynch
Fred Ely
Brilliant defensive play caps second inning in tight game
In a tense contest a star third baseman made a brilliant second inning double play after Brodie started with a base hit. Collins leapt to catch Patsey Donovan’s sharp ball, then fired to Tenney to complete the out. Hastings and Lewis pitched well for the opposition as Boston College’s Conway shone on defense. A second game is planned.
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Brodie
Patsey Donovan
Collins
Sec
Tenney
Donovan
Hastings
Lewis
Den
Davis
Ely
Pittsburg
Kuhns
Donnelly
Duffy
Hamilton
Long
Ely Stahl
Lowe
Bergen
Padden
Merritt
Stahl
Boston
Pirates
Harry Davis
R. B
C.f. Eves
R.f
Eres
FE Smith
E.f
Seavesasa
Donavan
C. Eeeesceses O
P Mable
Deisockes
Donnell
Bahr Bergen
mpire—Lynch
Holy Cross Edges Harvard 3 2 In Pitchers’ Battle
Worcester June 8 Two thousand spectators watched Holy Cross defeat Harvard 3 to 2 in a tight campus game. Linnehan pitched well for Holy Cross fanning eleven, while Paine struggled despite good backing from his fielders. Poor Harvard defense produced their two runs. Batteries Linnehan Brennan Paine Davis.
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Worcester
Holy Cross
Harvard
Linnehan
Paine
Harvards
Brennan
Davis
Bowdoin Tripped by Bates as Ninth-Inning Misses Doom Win
Bowdoin College fell to Bates College 12 to 10 in Brunswick on June 8 as Bowdoin squandered late scoring chances with two outs in the ninth. Batteries Burrill Pulsifer and Purin worked for Bates.
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BATES
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Pirates Top Boston in Slugfest As Davis Homers
In a high scoring tilt, Pittsburg defeats Boston 5-3. Davis opened the scoring with a homer and later added key hits, while Duffy and Long delivered timely plays in the field. Lowe, Bergen, and Collins combined for decisive moments as Louisville visitors prepare for three-game set. Umpire Kelly officiated.
Conways Triumph 31 to 19 Over Donoghues in Park
Over 500 spectators watched at Commonwealth Park as the Conways defeated the Donoghues 31 to 19. Edward J. Boyle captained the Conways while the Donoghues put up a strong showing.
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Commonwealth Park
Conways
Donoghues
Edward J. Boyle
College football scores scattered across New England and beyond
Results show Augusta Maine and Lewiston Maine games with Belfast and Bangor scores, Portland Maine 9 Rockland 0, Newport Rhode Island 7 Fall River 3, Taunton Brockton 8 Taunton 1, Toronto 3 Scranton 1, New Bedford 6 Pawtucket 5, Norfolk Virginia 7 Athletics 2, Richmond Virginia 10 Hartford 0, Worcester Holy Cross 3 Harvard 0.
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Augusta
Belfast
Lewiston
Bangor
Portland
Rockland
Newport
R. I
Fall River
Taunton
Brockton
Toronto
Scranton
New Bedford
Paw
Pirates and Boston Notes from a Busy Baseball Scene
Collins shows promise while Klobedanz and possibly McGee consider today’s pitching. Brodie's arm weakens, limiting outfield time. Attendance soars as Pirates face tough matchups. Donavan shines in outfield throws. Harry Davis hits in classic New England style. My Clothier team seeks June 17 game with steady guarantee. Gil Hatfield nears release from Grand Rapids Western League. Anson quips about gear and positions, while Breitenstein struggles as Reds pitcher. The piece reflects fan chatter and coach critiques amid a bustling baseball week.
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Collins
Klobedanz
McGee
South Boston
Brodie
Pirates
Conant
Soden
Billings
Choice Perfectos
Tenney
Pittsburg
Donavan
Harry Davis
Clothier
M. Wolf
Gil Hatfield
Grand Rapids
Anson
Chicago
Callahan
Lange
Everitt
Ryan
McCormick
Breitenstein
Cincinnati Enquirer
Reds
Breit
Boston
Duffy
Hamilton
Long
Local Gaelic sports clash seen drawing near in Boston
East Cambridge Young Ireland Hurling Club and William O'Brien team failed to arrange a June 17 match, with a Friday 8 PM meeting planned. Tom Keane to race at New Apollo Gardens on June 17. Crescent A C and Boston Lacrosse set for next Saturday to decide the title. Emmet Gaelic team to use Everett grounds June 17 for O Connells Emmets clash.
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Young Ireland Hurling Club
East Cambridge
William O’brien
Young Ireland Hurling Glub
Medford
the Post
Tom Keane
Gaelic Athletic Association
New
Apollo Gardens
Walter Clarkson
Boston
Crescent A. C
Bat Ridge
Crescent
Crescents
Europe
Bostons
Theo McKay
Vaughan
McLaughlin
Exley
Uniacke
Byrd
Pare
Gap
Hall
Jones
G. C. Ferrin
A. Ferrin
Barnes
Neilon
Emmets
O'Keefe
O'Day
Potter Chosen Captain of Mott Haven Team
Princeton June 8 At a meeting of Mott Haven team members H M Potter of Philadelphia was elected captain for the coming season.
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Princeton
N. J
Mott Haven
H. M. Potter
Philadelphia
Maher and Sharkey Set for High Stakes Battle in New York
In New York at the Palace Athletic Club Peter Maher and Thomas Sharkey prepare for a heavyweight sparring showdown. Both men command world wide reputations and strive for the world title with Maher favored by backers at odds of 10 to 7.
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New York
New York City
Peter Maher
Thomas Sharkey
The
Palace Athletic Club
Sailor Lad
Sharkey
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Maher
Jimmy €Olville
Sharkey Promises Victory Over Maher in Ring Tomorrow
A pre fight note from Thomas J. Sharkey proclaims peak condition and confidence for the bout with Maher on the 9th. He signs the letter to Post Readers, pledging to win and asserting his strong form.
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The
Maher
Maher Shar Key boxing match draws huge advance sales
Bettors favor the favored fighter as promoters expect a near full house at a ten thousand capacity club. Tickets priced at 3 5 7 and 10 dollars promise the boxers a larger gate share than a fixed purse. Tom Sharkey shows prime form in Staten Island training with Choynski and others aiding his sparring session.
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Eree
Maher
Sharkey
Tom Sharkey
Boehm
Staten Island
Joe Choynski
Tim McGrath
Tom Lansing
Eddy Connolly
New Dorp
Maher Confident Ahead of Sharkey Bout Says Ready to Win
Peter Maher declares peak condition and confidence in victory. He predicts an easy landing on Sharkey and believes decisive action will follow the hit. Maher signs off with assurance in a letter to readers.
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the Post
Sharkey
Peter Maher
The Readied Sharkey Aims at Maher in Boxing Spark
The piece portrays Sharkey’s transformation from a overlooked figure to a rapidly improving boxer. It notes his supple, fast-moving form, confidence, and a claim that he withstood Fitzsimmons eight rounds in Frisco, while highlighting prior glimpses against Sullivan and Maher.
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Sharkey
Queensberry
Maher
Fitzsimmons
Frisco
Fitz
Tom
Sharkey Maher Showdown Sets Up Eight Round Fight
George V. Tuehey reports on the Irish champion Sharkey and challenger Maher preparing for a big bout at Morris Park. Sharkey predicts a swift win and a postfight challenge to Bob Fitzsimmons, while Maher trains hard with road work and gym sessions aiming to prove himself.
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Maher
Fitz
Sharkey
Boston
Ireland
United Kingdom
Bob Fitzsimmons
O’donnell
Westchester
Morris Park
Pat Scully
Peter Lowery
Jack Cattanach
Providence
John J. Quinn
Peter
O’connell
Post
George V. Tuohey
Oxford Still Ahead in Cricket Contest at Christ Church
At close of day two in Oxford University versus visiting Philadelphia cricketers on Christ Church grounds, Americans 163 for 7. Lester on 72 not out, King 6 not out. Oxford all out for 363 in their first innings yesterday.
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Oxford
Christ Church Grounds
Philadelphia
Oxford University
Lester
King
Nonpareil Chowder Club Plans June Outing at Nantasket
The Nonpareil Chowder Club holds a meeting chaired by President Jeremiah Driscoll to approve a June 20 outing at Ocean View House Nantasket. Music director Lawrence B. O Connor composed a new march to be played by the National Guard Band with notable attendees including Congressman Fitzgerald Senator Quinn and several representatives and councilmen.
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Broadway Extension
Jeremiah Driscoll
Committee On Outing
Ocean View House
Nantasket
Lawrence’ B. O’connor
National Guard
Fitzgerald
Quinn
Driscoll
Falvey
James Keenan
Mackey
Yale Baseball Officers Elected At Annual Meeting
At Yale Baseball Association annual meeting Frank Hunter Simmons aged 98 from Brooklyn New York was chosen president and Gilbert Christian Greenway from Hot Springs Arkansas was named vice president.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale Baseball Association
Frank Hunter Simmons
Brooklyn
N. Y
Gilbert Christian Greenway
Hot Springs
Ark
New England Tennis Finals Conclude Doubles
In New Haven the final New England tennis doubles match saw Richard Hooker and P. Dodge defeat F. Hawley and G. P. Sheldon 6 2 to 0 6 0, sealing the series.
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New England
New Haven
Conn
Richard Hooker
P. Dodge
F. Hawley
G P. Sheldon
Hooker
Dodge
Track Crusade Targets All Riders Entered in Meets
L A W board member Dorntee pushes a track crusade requiring all riders to start when the pistol fires or face five day cure to file a certificate of unfitness. Riders not excused by the referee must comply or face suspension. Several riders including Robert Urquhart face pending investigations as rules tighten across Vermont New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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Corntee
L. A. W. Racing Board
Dorntee
Mr. Dorntee
Robert Urquhart
Dorchester
Lowell
Robbie
Urquhart
Vermont
New Hampshire
F. W. Rogers
Fairhaven
Rogers
J. J. Strong
Lagrange
Strong
H. F. Hull
Manchester
N. H
Mr. Hull
Ulysses Milne
Chicopee
Mass
Ulysses
Ernest Scott
Lewiston
Ernest
Daley Returns in Deep Mile Show at Charles River Park
Dan Daley of Taunton headlines a crowded Charles River Park program this evening with entries across mile handicap open and amateur classes. The meet features many regional riders including Brassil Keating Daley Sanderson and Urquhart in multiple divisions and a professional mile with Jade Eaton and Nat Butler among the entrants.
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Charles River Park
Dan Daley
Taunton
William F. Brassil
Cambridge
Wilbur D. Pickard
Roxbury
Charles A. Keating
Ayer
John Skelton
W. J. Teakles
West Somerville
Brockton
G. T. Williamson
South Boston
H. P. Farnham
Peabody
George L. Howland
Dorchester
Robert Urquhart
J. Urquhart
Arlington
Hugh McLean
Chelsea
H. B. Hills
Providence
R. I
D. J. Mulrenin
Boston
W. B. Davis
C. Bangs
J. F. Wood
J. A. Lynch
T. A. Reagan
Waltham
H. C. Sanderson
Brighton
W. F. Whitmarsh
Gloucester
J.S. Johnson
Worcester
W. H. Senter
G. L. Howland
Ef.fe. Chesibro
F. A. Fish
Keene
N. H
K. Morriseau
South Ashburnham
A. L. Barber
Brad Hemeon
R. 1
F. Hoyt
Altham
W. E. Becker
Minneapolis
Minn
EB. A. McDuffee
Sammestee
F. Mayo
W. F. Saunders
Jay Eaton
Elizabeth
N. J
F. A. Gately
Joseph Nadeau
Nat Butler
Guy L. Gary
Everett
Major Taylor
F. A. Butler
H. P. Mosher
Storm King
N. Y
W. 8. Reynolds
Hyde Park
B. W. Pierce
H. D. Hutchins
Charles Newton
E. A. McDuffie
Frank Mayo
Mass
Mott on Michaels Suspension Clarifies NYC Inquiry
In Baltimore on June 7, Chairman Mott replied to the New York World regarding the suspension of James Rainheal. He declined to provide full details, noting the matter is long and intricate and that Michael's solicitor has questions yet to be answered.
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New York World
Mott
James Rainheal
Baltimore
Michael
Bicycle Notes Report on Local Racing and Events
The Irvington Milburn road race results uphold winner R. M Alexander while disqualifying rival Shepard for unfair pacing. Notable riders include Miss Hattie Farwell joining the century club and Miss Margaret Kirkwood returning to cycling after trap shooting. Other items fix on Pierce wheels in Harrisburg races, Sawyer two mile boys race plans, Willow Grove track upgrade, and upcoming parades and races with names like J. M. Kally and Eddie Martyn.
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Irvington-Milburn
R. M Alexander
Shepard
Alexander
Hattie Farwell
Cambridge
Century Brigade
Margaret Kirkwood
Boston
Jack Scott
Faneuil
Speedway
Harrisburg
Penn
Pierce
Martin
Pierce Wheels
W. C. Dillingham
B. Co
Frank Gately
Morgan & Wright
Margaret V. Manning
Roxbury
Edward H. Pinkham
All Saints’ Church
Columbia A
Dorchester
Swell Street Bridge
J. M. Kally
Sawyer Street
Willow Grove
Charlestown
Lynn
Pawtucket
Eddie Martyn
Egypt
Martyn
Worcester Cycle Company
Bloomingdale Road
Worcester
Symonds Rolling Machine Company
Fitchburg
Frank V. Strauss
New York
Graton & Knight Manufacturing Company
Manhattan Railway Advertising Company
Worcester Wire Goods Company
Server Cohen Et al
New Jersey
I Wire Goods Company
J. H. Brigham & Jo
Hudson
Riverside Park
Revere
I. J. Solari
Ernest Rogers
Solari
John E. Crowley
Ryan
Charles River Park
Dave Shafer
Buffalo
F. P
Everett
Malden
Melrose
Wakefield
Reading
North Reading
Andover
Ladies' Golf Handicap Match Winner Named
In Manchester by the Sea at the Essex County Club Mrs. R. C. Hooper won the handicap match with a gross 125 and seven handicap. Miss Sargent placed second as scratch with 124 strokes.
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Manchester-By-The-Sea
Essex County Club
R. C. Hooper
Miss Sargent
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