Double Victory for the Americans as Collins Stars
In a drawn out Boston–Washington second game, Jimmy Collins sparked a remarkable run, stealing home in the seventh with the bases loaded and two out. The play, supported by Hassett, gave Boston the lead as Winter and Lee pitched superbly, and Collins and Selbach led the offense with sharp hits and aggressive baserunning. The crowd roared as Collins raced home, Washington protested, yet the umpire stood by the call. Boston won the game 6 to 2, with Winter and Lee exchanging strong innings and strong defense sealing the win.
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Collins
George Winter
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Lee
Washington
Senators
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Selbach
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Lachance
Chick Stahl
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Selbach Clark
Eater Teen
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O'Brien
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Cese Hughes
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Tisuses Moran
Ismael Selbach
McCormack
Patten
Manchester Breaks Even in Doubleheader
Manchester and Fall River split a doubleheader in Manchester New Hampshire with the home team winning game one 8 to 3 and Fall River taking the nightcap 8 to 7. Morrissey pitched well for Manchester, while Yeager was knocked out early for Fall River.
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Manchester
N. H
Fall River
Morrissey
Yeager
New Bedford Defeated by Nashua in Hitting Contest
New Bedford lost 8 to 2 at Nashua in a hard hitting game. Foxen was hit hard in the first inning while Joyce pitched well. SY Allen made a flying catch in the fifth inning and Pastor and Jordan provided key hits.
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New England
Nashua
N.‘H
New Bedford
Foxen
SY Allen
Pastor
Jordan
Joyce
Concord 2 Haverhill 1 in close games
Concord won two tight games over Haverhill 2 1 in a pair of well played contests at Concord New Hampshire on September 9. Strong pitching and timely hitting fueled the victory with key runs late in each game.
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New England
Haverhill
Manchester
Fall River
Concord
New Bedford
Lowell
Lawrence
Nashua
N. H
Forbes Keeps Bantam Crown Bid In Boston Debut
Harry Forbes, four years world bantam champion, set for a 15 round East bout at Tammany Club against Kid McFadden. Forbes, born 1879, 115 pounds, 5 ft 4 in, has 94 pro contests with only four losses. McFadden, English title challenger, known for power and stamina, arrives as a strong rival. Amid boxing chatter, fake bout rumors circulate, but both fighters aim for a decisive result before the limit. Also noted: cod liver oil prices, Sandy Ferguson as a rising heavyweight, and various Boston boxers seeking matches.
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Tammany Club
Kid McFadden
Little Fellow
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Benny Yanger
Frankie Neil
Forbes
Boston
Fair
Jim Williams
England
Ben Jordan
McFadden
Sandy Ferguson
Ferguson
Jim Jeffries
Johnny Mack
Sandy
Jack Three
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Charley O’ Rourke
Annisquam
Joe Walcott
Twin Sullivan
George Phelan
Billy Gardner
Jimmy Briggs
Nate Sears
Patsey Haley
Arthur Cote
Lewiston
Briggs
Prelan
Martin Canole
Jimmy Gardner
Belfield Walcott
Kid Griffo
Danny Duane
Kid Goodman
Jack Laurie
New Yorks Take Double-Header to Move to Third Place
New York defeated the Philadelphia Athletics in both games of a double header, earning third place for the season’s high point. Griffith pitched the first game as New York won easily while shutting out the A's for a third straight game. In game two wild pitches and bunched hits by the visitors led to Philadelphia’s defeat as New York again prevailed.
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McFard
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Beville
Plank
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Coakley
New York
Philadelphia
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Conroy
pire—Connolly
W. L. Douglas
Wade
Geo. F. Vann
West 31St St
New York City
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Corona Colt
Ona Colt
Brockton
Mass
Washington St
Boston
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Summer Street
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Griffith
R. B. Po
E. Conroy
Hartzel
Fultz
Picker’g
Davis
El’f’d
L. Cross
Willi’s
Seyboldrf
Murphy
McF
M.cross
Grifith
Bender
Hoffman
Hay Sheds Threatened by Early Morning Fire
A rapid blaze at the stables on Rutherford avenue near Dunstable street started before 3 am. Wooden structures burned quickly as horses were evacuated. many perished. Firemen focused on protecting the adjacent Boston & Maine hay sheds to prevent prior fire losses.
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Rutherford Avenue
Dunstable Street
Boston & Maine
Prizes for Boston Horses at Newport
The annual Newport horse show closed to a large crowd with exciting championship classes. Top awards included Ladies' phaeton horses The Baron owned by E. D. Jordan of Boston and Saddle horses Queenstown owned by Mrs. J. DeForest Danielson of Boston. Championship saddle horses Queenstown owned by Danielson, Tandems large Lord Belfast and Western Star both owned by Jordan of Boston. Championship singles small Hildred owned by Jordan of Boston.
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Newport
R. I
Phaeton
the Baron
B. G
E. D. Jordan
Boston
Queenstown
J. DeForest
Four Cornered Cycle Race Attracts Local Star Lineup
The Labor Day 50 mile four cornered event at the Revere track draws Hugh MacLean Jimmy Moran Nat Butler and George Leander as starters for a Saturday night heat. MacLean aims for wins before a southern trip to face Walthour in Atlanta and Leander seeks payback against Butler while Sammy Sulkins leaves amateur ranks to turn pro at Charles River Park next week.
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Hugh MacLean
Jimmy Moran
Nat Butler
George Leander
MacLean
Walthour
Atlanta
Caldwell
Champion
Leander
Butler
Charles River Park
Cambridge
Sammy Sulkins
St. Louis Wins First Game 6–0 at Cleveland
Cleveland and St. Louis split a twin bill in Cleveland. Powell dominated the first game as St. Louis won 6 to 0, while the second game ended 2 to 1 with a wild pitch saving Cleveland from a shutout.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Powell
Base Ball Showdown Nears Season End
Jordan Marsh Company's strong team, after a 10 to 0 win over Houston's, prepares to face Filene's at Combination Park, Medford. Manager E J O Toole lists Daley, Lally, McGuinness, Harkins, Conley, Galvin, Moynihan, Duffy, Flatheny among the lineup for the final season game.
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Jordan Marsh Company
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Houston
Combination Park
Filene
Medford
E. J. O’toole
E. Daley
T. Lally
J. McGuinness
C. F
F. Harkins
B. Conley
S. S
T. Galvin
J. Moynihan
M. Duffy
R. F
P. Flatheny
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