Columbia Defeats Defender in 1900s Newport Cup Classic
In Newport Rhode Island on September 6, 1900s windward ten mile race Columbia defeated Defender by 38 seconds on the ten mile run to the finish after a close start and a dramatic chase. The new Columbia mainsail and fore staysail impressed as Defender split its jib topsail.
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Rhodes
C. Oliver Iselin
Inlaw
William Goddard
Providence
New York Yacht Club Regatta Committee
Harrison B Moore
Marietta
Iseiia
Barr
New Rochelle
Brenton’s Reef
Luckenbach
Augusta
John B. Herreshoff
Saugus Meet Produces Dramatic Harness Action and Close Finishes
At Saugus track day two favored fast racing with Mystic Maid winning the 2:35 trot in straight heats. John T. captured the 2:14 pace after Emma E. led early but broke in the stretch. Alice Barnes won a thrilling 2:22 trot heat despite tumbling start. Kilborn and Ward battled in the final heat to edge ahead, delivering a dramatic finish.
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Mystic Maid
Bowen
Emily Poole
Blaze Away
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Fred W
Nelson
Emma E
Alice Barnes
Kilborn
Ward
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Lookaway
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Marta Cook
Lyle Wilkes
Dore
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Palmer
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Ch. m
Lawrence
Fred Wie
Walh Pai Wr
Edeah
Marjorie
Libbie C
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Jan Seer
Sidonie
Shallon
G. Catenin
Billy Ring
Friars Secrets
Carol
Shannon
Billy Fister
Beestedes
Bis Ansellor
Bass
Seeeebs
Baltimore Upsets Boston in Tight Ninth Inning
Baltimore shocked Boston with a 9th inning push as Demont and McGinnity led a long scoring spree. Key plays included Lachance scoring on Robby and Demont driving in multiple runs as McGinnity and Holmes starred in the late rally. Boston had strong moments from Nichols and Stahl but could not hold the lead.
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Boston
Nichols
Baltimores
Demont
Robinson
McGinnity
Orioles
Bostons
Stahl
Fultz
McGraw
Hamilton
Lay
Lachance
Holmes
Shepkerd
Snyder
Smith
McGarr
Sheckard
Robby
Long
Bergen
Boscon
Collins
Duffy
Demwen
Ducky
Brodie
Lowe
W Nichols
Kolmes
Keister
Fifield Signs With Philadelphia but Struggles in Return
Jack Fifield, newly signed by manager Irwin after being released by Philadelphia, asked to pitch against his old teammates but was hammered, allowing 21 hits and 10 baserunners. Attendance 6370. In Cincinnati, Bates and Tucker propelled the Reds as they released Bates in the first game and delivered timely hits in the second. Attendance 1231.
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Eveland
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Combination Park Special Race and Match at Night
At Combination Park last night a four starter special race produced three heats with Carrie V. taking the overall win after Maggie H. faltered in the early stages. Lady Jedwood placed second in the first heat with Mary F. third. Maggie H. failed in heats two and three while Carrie V. clearly led in the later stages. In the two horse match race Nellie G. faced Fred B. with Nellie G. unable to threaten and Frei B. dominating. Time results show 1 09 4, 1 11, and 1 lig 8.
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Poe
Nellie G
Fred B. Frei B
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Lady Jedwood
Draper
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Gr. m
Mexton
Orbstant
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Nellie J
Chicago Slugging Rivalry Clashes in Tight Battle
Chicago pitchers absorbed hard hits as both offenses slugged through a clean fielding game. Attendance reached about 600 as the teams exchanged blows with a close score suggesting a hard fought contest.
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Chicagos
Brooklyn Defeats Carrick in Darkened Five Inning Tilt
Brooklyn bats featured seventeen hits including two triples as New York entered a crippled lineup. The game was halted at dusk with the score undecided.
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Brooklyn
Carrick
New York
Absolutely Pure Whiskey Value Promises Cheap Refills
An ad from a Boston listing sells Absolutely Pure $2.00 whiskey claiming superior quality and urging customers to mail bottles and jugs for filling. California wines and brandies are promoted at low prices with prompt service. Open Saturdays and evenings until 10.00 at Los Angeles Co. 49 Summer St.
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LOS Angeles Co
Summer St
Boston
Dr Williams Pink Pills Rescue Lucy Phillips
A Syracuse girl suffers pale illness and nervous trouble after leaving girlhood. Her mother credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring flesh color blood and nerves. Sold by druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N Y 50 cents a box six for 2 59.
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Lucy Phillips
Syracuse
Ind
Lucy
Dr. Williams
Time of Bates game set for two hours
Umpires listed as Mann nassau and Connolly.
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Bates
Mannassau and
Connolly
Baseball game ends at darkness in tenth inning
Providence over Springfield 3 to 1 at Montreal and Syracuse lone run noted. At Worcester 9 Hartford trailing as darkness halted play.
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Providence
Montreal
Syracuse
Worcester
Hartford
Thomas Triumphs In Newton Club Open Tennis
In Newton open tennis tourney semi finals Ralph Thomas defeated George Walworth 6 3 6 3 and Charles F Johnson beat C H Kendall 6 3 6 4. Final match Saturday features Ralph Thomas and Charles F Johnson Jr with high interest.
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G. C. Walworth
Cyclists to Race for Large Purses at Berkeley Oval
Rudolph Lauriks and A A McLean accept challenges for motor paced races across twenty five miles or one hour. Ray Duer seeks an American rival on a metropolitan track with contenders including Ryan Waltham Beauregard Fall River King Newark and Bedell New York. Berkeley Oval plans an hour motor paced event during the National Cycling Association amateur championships. A silver urn prize valued at 60 dollars will go to the club with the most riders completing New York Firemen's Century. Medals for finishers are being produced and pacing chief pace makers are named for five divisions with additional divisions nearing completion.
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Europe
S. E. Hall
A. A. McLean
Chelsea
Ray Duer
Buffalo
Duer
Ryan
Waltham
Beauregard
Fall River
King
Newark
Bedell
New York
Berkeley Oval
National Cycling Association
New York Firemen’s Cycle Club
Charles A. Lehritter
Century Road Club of America
W. H. Anderson
Ward
Wheeler, Root
Wall
Anderson
White and Hempstead
Snake thrives on kerosene in Moriches tale
Nelson Tower, 16, from Brooklyn, found a black snake near the bay. He lured it into a kerosene bottle to preserve it as a trophy. The snake revived and drank about three pints before the boy killed it with a club. The Tower household corroborates the event.
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George N. Tower
Third Place
Brooklyn
Mr. Bower
Whol Tower
Post and Globe Endgame 8-6 in Ball Park Conclude Series
Boston Post defeats Globe 8 to 6 at Logust street grounds in a lively finale. Morris pitched well for the Post as the Globe led briefly in the fifth before the Post surged to four runs in the sixth. About 600 fans watched a parade and banquet follow, with Halifaxes Pusiliers Band providing music.
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Post
The
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Pusiliers Band
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Robert W. Murray
Newspaper Row
Keating
McCoy Beats Thorne To Claim Heavy Middleweight Title
New York on September 6 reports Charles Kid McCoy defeating Geoffrey Thorne of England by knockout in the third round at Broadway A C. The win solidifies McCoy as a top middleweight, with 6000 spectators approving the decisive performance. The article notes pundits’ views on McCoy’s recent form and potential standing among world middleweights.
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New York
Charrles
Kid
Black Griffo
Fran
Fusiliers Band Leads Rally With Taafe and Ryder
The Fusiliers Band, aided by Drum Major Taafe and Corporal Ryder, energized the squad in a key match as fans watched a tight scoreline unfold.
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Taafe
Corporal Ryder
President McKinley Welcomes G A R Veterans in Navy Visit
President McKinley reviewed G A R veterans as posts passed in review and greeted marchers. He lunched with department of public works officials and toured ships including the New York and Indiana. A 462 gun presidential salute marked the naval salute as he inspected battleships and cruisers at Chestnut street wharf.
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McCoy Dominates Thorne In Middleweight Bout At Chicago
In a card featuring Jack Haywood defeating Kid Harris after a six round catch weight bout, Johnny White ruled Carroll the winner in the opening ten rounder. McCoy, the favorite, overpowered Thorne, knocking him out at 2 minutes 3 seconds of the third round after a dominating display with precise lefts and body shots.
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Chicago
Johnny White
Jack Haywood
Kid Harris
Boston
Haywood
McCoy
Thorne
Stanley Scores the Boers
Sir Henry M. Stanley writes that Englishmen should trust Joseph Chamberlain as the Transvaal crisis unfolds. He warns that delay or weak pressure on Kruger risks British prestige and influence in South Africa and could end in Chamberlain's failure.
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Henry M. Stanley
Transvaal
Joseph Chamberlain
Henry
Mr. Chamberlain
Zingart Cricket Team Defeated by Wanderers in Halifax
The Zingart cricket team of Boston lost to the Wanderers in Halifax in the first of three matches. Wanderers won by one run and eight wickets, score Zingart 231 Wanderers 233 for two wickets. Tomorrow the visitors face the Garrison and Friday play All Halifax.
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Zingart
Boston
Wanderers
Ove Run
Garrison
Reward for Willie Davis Heroic Newsboy
A reader asks the Humane Society to recognize and reward Willie Davis, the newsboy who saved 2-year-old Daniel Connors at personal risk, noting last week’s article and urging official acknowledgment.
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the Post
Daniel Connors
Humane Society
A. K
Missing woman Emily Clark found after exposure
Holbrook residents reported Emily Clark aged 79 who wandered from her home yesterday was found today in a pasture about half a mile from her house. She suffered exposure but is apparently safe.
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Emily Clark
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