Red Sox Beat Highlanders Twice on Polo Grounds
The Red Sox won a doubleheader at the Polo Grounds defeating the Highlanders in two close games. Boston pitcher Hugh Bedient and Smoky Joe Wood held New York to few hits while Boston bats rallied late to take both contests. Wagner Yerkes and Hartzell starred defensively as Boston preserved first place in the American League.
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Giants Clean Up Two From Meek and Lowly Braves
Hub Perdue admitted after the game he erred by not passing Larry Doyle in the 12th inning of the South End park contest. Doyle hit an over the fence shot, driving in two runs as McGraw’s Giants benefited from two teammates scoring on the miscue.
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Larry Doyle
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McGraw
Merkle
Campbell
Devore
Haines Greer Race Postponed To Saturday Afternoon
The special match race between Jack Haines and Frank Greer is postponed to Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock with a possible later start if conditions worsen. A launch with both rivals backers and press surveyed the course twice but choppy seas and an east wind forced the calling off despite over 10 000 spectators along the Esplanade. crowd dispersed disappointed.
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Frank Greer
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Hartford Races Postponed at Charter Oak Park
Grand Circuit races at Charter Oak Park in Hartford were postponed due to poor track conditions on September 2.
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Johanson Wins Ten Mile Run at Scottish Clans Day
Thure Johanson the Swedish distance star won the 10 mile race at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury in 55 minutes 12 25 seconds with a sodden track and 12 000 spectators present. Dick Grant C G Campbell Michael Norris and Bob Fowler were among the notable rivals in the eight man field.
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West Roxbury
Thure Johanson
Sweden
Dick” Grant
C. G. Campbell
Michael Norris
Bob Fowler
Veterans and youths shine at city field day events
The report details races won by Johanson Norris Foley Becker Guertin and Kelliher Sullivan Wade and notes Bob Fowler's first appearance as a pro in three events. Louis Guertin set a 20 ft 4 in broad jump while Walter Scott received a watch fob and medal. The Scottish Clans held a parade and dance hall fun followed by prize competitions.
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Walter Scott
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Walter Payne
Associated Clans
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Oval
Field Day Draws 8000 at Locust Street Grounds
Upward of 8000 people attended the Suffolk county Ancient Order of Hibernians field day in South Boston. Events included a 7 to 0 baseball victory by St Eulalia over South Boston White Sox, Gaelic football won by Galway, and relay races won by Boston AA. Individual winners listed include J F Phelan, T J Halpin, J A Powers, J G Silva, and F Hieney. Closing hurling match featured Tipperary of New York vs Wolfe Tones, plus Cork and Merry football teams.
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Throngs Pack Walpole Street as Park Fans Outgrow Seats
A massive crowd, surpassing 11 000, filled the park and surrounding rooftops for yesterday’s double bill. Giants star Vince Campbell wowed with a crowd stealing catch and a sensational save in the deep fringe, while Larry Doyle powered runs with a string of two baggers. Marquard lingered through the early innings before Mathewson took the mound as the Braves struggled to solve the New York attack.
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Perdue
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Centire Field
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Donnelly Struggles Early Then Surrenders to Giants
Donnelly started for Boston in the second game and after a rough first frame settled to fan the side in the second. He faltered in the third, allowing five runs to the fast McGraws before Tyler relieved him. The game ended early in the seventh due to darkness. Matty plated solid defense for New York despite some hits.
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Tyler
Giants
Matty
New York
Cha vise Wins Over Attell on Foul in Twelfth Round
Benny Chavise of Trinidad won the decision over Monte Attell of San Francisco on a foul in the twelfth round of a gruelling fight in Trinidad. The foul sparked wild excitement as spectators surged toward the ring and the platform collapsed but no one was injured.
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San Francisco
Detroit Beats Chicago 12-4 in Morning Baseball Game
Detroit pitchers dominate Chicago in a 12 to 4 victory. Crawford and Mattick lead with key extra base hits while stolen bases and early scoring cushion seal the win. Chicago uses sixteen players as Benz Peters and Scott toil on the mound in a high-scoring affair.
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Peters
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Crawford
Mattick
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Barrows
Moriarty
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Dubuc
Amores
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Egan
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