Athletics Drop Sox in Slugfest By Errors
In a high scoring game the Athletics beat the Red Sox 5 to 1 as chores of fielding by Murphy Lapp and others kept Boston off the bases. Lonergan’s errant throw opened the third inning to three runs for Philadelphia while the Sox squandered chances on timely plays and solid defense from the champions.
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Sheridan
Langford Jeanette Spark Boxing Debate and New York Sports
The column debates Langford versus Jeannette with critics split on who won and who fought better. It notes varying press takes and mentions boxing figures like Sam Langford, Joe Jeannette, Pat Conway, and Jim Sullivan with talk of boxing commission changes and Madison Square Garden prospects. It also hints at future bouts and controversial matchups and a possible Langford clash with Artha Johnson.
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Sam Langford
Joe Jeannette
Bob Edgren
New York Globe
Jeannette
Langford
Pat Conway
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Jim Sullivan
New York Boxing Commission
Jim Frairley
Boxing Commission
Madison Square Garden
Pat Powers
Harry Pollock
Athletics Beat Red Sox 5–1 at Philadelphia Park
Boston managed a lone run as the Athletics capitalized on a costly error to win 5–1 before 5000 fans at E Park. The game featured Boston’s struggled offense and decisive Philadelphia defense in a midweek American League clash.
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Red Sox
Athletics
E. Park
Boston
Cleveland Heeps Right on Winning St. Louis Loses 6 to 5
Cleveland defeated St. Louis 6 to 5, ending Curry's outing on the mound. Hlank pitched well after the fourth inning as St. Louis doubled three times. Kritehe and Wallace exited early due to injuries.
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Wallace
Yale Wins Intercollegiate Golf Championship
Yale captured the team title at Baltusrol Golf Club in Short Hills New Jersey defeating Harvard in the four ball matches and securing the championship on September 7.
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New York Beats Washington 5 to 2 Ending Johnson Streak
New York defeated Washington 5 to 2 as Johnson collected two of his team's five hits. Schaefer and Gardner stood out with sharp fielding in the contest. The score line stood at 5 to 2.
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Baseball War Is Called Off By Minor Leagues
Chicago news reports that minor league magnates and President Thomas A. Chiunington agreed to withdraw their petition to the National Commission seeking a rating change. With the commission’s prior refusal, the move marked a full surrender by the American Association.
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American Association
Thomas A. Chivington
National Commission
Boston Athletes Triumph at Rhode Island State Fair Track Meet
More than 100 New England athletes competed in two divisions at Hillsgrove Rhode Island. Boston clubs dominated multiple events including a one mile handicap won by G F E Kimball and a high jump won by C M Cross. Other winners included H P Canchon in the 100 yard dash and H Whitney in the shot put with strong showings from Providence and Attleboro clubs.
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South Boston A. C
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H. F. McGuire
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G. FE. Kimball
Ty. Fitzsimmons
T. TH. Goething
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I. J. Menzies
Brookline Gymnasium
Murphy and Moore battled to a draw at 133 pounds
Tommy Murphy of Murphy city and Pat Moore of Philadelphia fought 10 fast rounds to a draw at the National Sporting Club. Both weighed in at 133 pounds at 6 pm.
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Tommy Murphy
Pat. Moore
Philadelphia
National Sporting Club
President watches Hartford Grand Circuit races
President Tait attended the Grand Circuit races at Charter Oak Park Hartford Conn. He stayed to see the Hartford handicap after delivering his address and delayed departure until the second heat of the 2 13 trot finished.
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Hartford Handicaps and Races Highlight Local Meet
The Hartford handicap drew seven with Joan, Billy Burke scratch and Archdale winning the final in 2:26 1-4. Dudie Archdale led the pace in the 1-8 mile event as Murphy stable dominated the 2:13 pace and trot with Sir R. sweeping straight heats in 2:05 1-4.
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Kennedy May Be Retained At Yale Crew
Yale crews head coach James Rodgers met with former Yale rowing coach John Kennedy in New Haven September 7 to discuss a return to Yale. Rodgers, representing the Yale rowing committee, offered Kennedy a contract to coach next year. Kennedy took the proposal under consideration and a follow up meeting is planned for next week with expectations he will be reengaged.
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James Rodgers
Yale
John Kennedy
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Eddie Karger Returns to St. Paul for Milwaukee Game
Manager Kelly of the St. Paul club announces that Eddie Karger, formerly with St. Paul and now with Boston, has been purchased and will return to pitch against Milwaukee next Sunday.
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Kelly
American Association
Eddie Karger
Milwaukee
Fred Hunter Sold to Indianapolis in Cash Deal
Pittsburg released first baseman Fred Hunter to the Indianapolis club of the American Association for about 12600 dollars in cash. The transaction is described as an outright sale with no players involved in the consideration.
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Fred Hunter
Kansas City
Indianapolis
American Association
Contending for the Long Distance Championship
Readers debate who earns the long distance title amateur or pro. Highlights cite Burgess for cross channel honor, O Toole’s 3-0 MLB start, Langford and Jeannette heights, Gotch ruling, and 1902 100 yard times by writers and athletes.
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