Phillies win and schedule shuffle in National League race
The Phillies win while St. Louis ties the Reds for fifth after rain and postponements alter the standings. A double header at South End Grounds sets up a pivotal day for Boston and St. Louis with Brooklyn, Cleveland, New York and Chicago also in recent action shaping the pennant chase.
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Boston
Phillies
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington
Tebeay
Reds
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia doubles Cleveland in twin bill
Philadelphia leads off with a decisive double header sweep over Cleveland as Knepper and Schmidt struggle and Orth and Pratt shine. Attendance 6108.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Philadelphias
Knepper
Will
Schmidt
Orth
Pratt
AB. R. BH
C. F
Harley
Vinn
R. F Sullivan
Tucker
Lockhead
McAllister
Eepeeraeneser
Thomas
Cross
Delehanty
McFarland
Chiles
Lauder
Dolan
Goeckel
Snyder and McGarr
Bicycle Race Program At Charles River Track
An extensive schedule at Charles River track features a one mile motor paced pro race best two of three heats with Watson Coleman Tom Butler and Charles McCarthy racing. A Moran Tallandier match and a 20 mile pro motor paced race close the meet. Secretary Bassett notes 111 new L A W applications bringing total to 61916.
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Charles River Track
Watson Coleman
Springfield
Tom Butler
Cambridgeport
Charles McCarthy
St. Louis
James Moran
United States
Albert Tallandier
France
Nat Butler
Harry Gibson
Ben Munroe
Massachusetts
Scretary Bassett
Jimmy Michael
Michael
al Weinig
Billy Bainbridge
Collingwood
Hillsgrove
R. I
H. B. Hills, Jr
Providence
C. R. Co
East Brookline Street
B. F. Parker's
Walpole
Washington Streets
Norwood
Fintonational Hotel
Attleboro
Newman House
Aborn Street
Ree
Pittsburgs Fall to Brooklyn Behind McJames Pitching
Brooklyn slugged to victory as Pittsburgs, worn by Dunn and Kennedy, faltered after Chesbro early pressure. McJames shut the door in the final three innings, securing Brooklyn’s win in a high scoring slugfest.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Pittsburgs
Mc James
Dunn
Kennedy
Chesbro
New Yorks and Chicagos Split Doubleheader in Darkness
In New York on September 12 the New Yorks and Chicagos split a doubleheader with the Chicago visitors taking the first game due to Carsey’s poor fielding. The second game was halted at darkness after the New Yorks scored a run in the seventh.
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Slagie
Mercer
Eeeeese
O’brien
McGann
Freeman
Stafford
Shiebeck
Roach
McFarland
P Barry
Canes
Kittridge
Cincinnati
McHride
Crawford
Elberfeldt
Beckley
Shien
Corcoran
Irwin
Freitenstein
R. Set Kahoe
Hawley
P.ceeeeses
Omas
C. F Sien
Jehanty
Washington
Vinn
Aetese
Latham
Emphill
Aull
A. Er
Bugden
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Dowd
Quinn
Hemphill Goecke
Sullivan
Kiles
Cross
Tucker
Lockhead
C Schmidt
Pilot
Piatt
ball—Suban
Phil- Sieipt Fa
Juyder and
Sedare
Chicago
New York
New Yorks
Chicagos
Carsey
Pentathlon and swimming rivals in early sport notes
The article previews the Dodge cup pentathlon at New York U. N. C. A. and notes training and record expectations. It mentions Phil King coaching Wisconsin, naval battalion winter sports plans, and international yacht cup history. It also covers races between Duffy and Quinlan, Lane vs Jarvis, Tinder and Brechin matches, and pool and track events with various clubs and venues.
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New York U. N. C. A
Phil King
University of Wisconsin
King
Second Naval Battalion
New York
Tasce
Boston
Ceratria
Livonia
Countess of Duffern
Arthur
Harvard
Yale
England
George Tinder
Brechin
Tommy Keane
New England
Harry Cullum
Lon Meyer
E. C. Bredin
Bredin
Tom Devine
Maverick House
Jack Tyne
Maverick Hall
Ast Boston
Tom Connors
American House
Hopper
American Turf Congress
Wellington Hotel
Chicago
R. E. Blaney
Grafton
W. Va
Denver
J. A. Smith
T. F. Gannon
Estfield
Smith
Catholic Young Men’s Lyceum
Gannon
St. John’s Guild
Longwood Cricket Ground
Crick
Y. M. C. A. Athletic League
Palmer McGovern Fight Ends With Dramatic Knockout
Palmer and Terry McGovern faced off in a closely watched bout with flags of Britain and Ireland in the ringside crowd. McGovern landed a decisive series of blows, Palmer fell to the floor and was carried from the ring as Sullivan urged sportsmanship after the conclusion.
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MacGovern
McGovern
Sam Harris
al McMurray
Charley Mayhood
Tim Kearns
Joe Fairburne
Young McGovern
Palmer
Siler
Terry
Pollock
Brooklyn
Legion
Peter Prunty
John L. Sullivan
Fraudulent telegrams target Palm er in New York betting case
A Boston sports victimized by a phony telegram learned that the message was fraud after a telegraph office investigation. The scam involved a filled receiving blank to induce betting. Further details are expected as investigators uncover inside facts about the contest.
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New York
Palmer
Telegraph Company
Boston Sports
Jeffries to Appear in Boston Before New York Trip
Billy Brady plans a one night appearance for champion Jim Jeffries in Boston at the National Sporting Club scene in Sporting Life before his train to New York. Brady heads to the city at 10 o clock to meet manager Jacob Litt and arrange the event with fellow English boxers Will Curley Dave Wallace and Harry making their debut to a large crowd on Friday evening Sept. 22.
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Billy Brady
Jim Jeffries
Boston
New York
Sharkey
Brady
Jacob Litt
Jeffries
Will Curley
Dave Wallace
Harry
Ake
Palmer and McGovern Fight Ends Quick Bout with Bitter Claims
Palmer said little about the match, claiming McGovern held him during punching, a point denied by McGovern who said Palmer did the holding. McGovern greeted by cheering friends, no injuries reported. O Rourke challenged the winner at 118 pounds for $5000 a side. Paddy Sullivan offered $10,000 a side for the 114 pounds up.
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Palmer
McGovern
George Dixon
Tom O’rourke
Dixon
Paddy Sullivan
Oscar Gardner
Boston Sports Faces Betting Scandal Rumor
Boston sports figures report widespread discontent after a Palmer McGovern contest with claims of fake telegram tips designed to steer bettors. Several individuals allegedly lost thousands while others followed misleading advisories from New York contacts and so-called pals.
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Palmer
New York
Professor Kennedy Endorsed for Boxing Instructions
Professor J J Kennedy at 36 Boylston Street is praised as a thoroughly competent and efficient exponent of boxing. William Burden, captain of the varsity eleven, recommends Kennedy to anyone desiring instruction in boxing as a branch of athletic training.
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J. J. Kennedy
Boylston St
Reams
William Burden
Kennedy
Boxing carnivals and title bids dominate New York cards
Boxing clubs stage September shows led by Broadway A. Co with Gardner, McCue, Kearns, O'Brien, Sullivan, and Bernstein. Kid McCoy pursues Fitzsimmons title, Paddy Palmer faux controversy, and Casper Leon versus Danny Dougherty headline bantam action. Mathews versus Dobbs and other international bouts set for Coney Island and Crescent Athletic Club with a Boston-bound train after night fights.
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Broadway A. Co
Scar Gardner
Marty McCue
Tim Kearns
Jack O'Brien
Dave Sullivan
Joe Bernstein
Jimmy Barry
Jimmy Ware
Billy Area
Will Curley
Newcastle-on-the-Tyne
England
Palmer
Palmer- McGovern
New York
Kid McCoy
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Tommy Ryan
Kid
Jack MccCormack
Chicago
McCormack
Lenox A. C
McCoy
George Gardiner
Billy Handler
Coney Island
Pelican A. C
Brooklyn
Young Simister
Philadelphia
Eddie Cain
Tommy Shortell
New West Side A. C
Charley Crafton
Casper Leon
Danny Dougherty
Greenwood Athletic Club
Leon
Dougherty
Eon
Coney Island Sporting Club House
Matty Mathews
America
Bobby Dobbs
United Kingdom
Dobbs
Joe Gans
Mathews
Erne
Kid Lavigne
Billy Smith
Frank Craig
Syracuse
George Siler
Mathews-Dobbs
Don Keefe
McGovern
Crescent Athletic Club
Brockton
Boston
Knights of Columbus Games Heats and Contests
Coe the B A A shot putter attempts to beat Sheldon’s record in a special exhibition at Knights of Columbus games. Yale hurdler J J Peters enters the sprint with a closed hurdle event for a unique race. Worcester and Boston team races replace the Boston College Holy Cross contest. O Connor cannot compete as he departs west. Entries close midnight tonight with postmark eligibility.
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Peters
Worcester
Boston
Boston College
Holy Cross College
Charles O’connor
Holy Cross
Moynihan
Ed O'Connor
Sullivan
Moran
Riley
McCarthy
Jackson
Colonia Wins Larchmont Cup in Sailboat Race
New York on September 12 saw two Larchmont course races. Colonia won the Larchmont cup for schooners beating Amorita by 18 minutes 28 seconds and Quisetta by 25 seconds. In the sloop race two craft finished with close times, the winner crossing 10½ minutes ahead of Hussar.
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Colonia
New York
Hussar. Va
Football Outlook Through the Northeast Colleges
The piece previews early season tallies for Princeton Yale Penn Cornell and Harvard with rosters and candidates noted. It lists likely starters and key players while detailing schedules for Princeton Penn Yale Cornell Harvard and Brown along with upcoming opponents and venues.
Football Notes Highlight College Plans and Coaching Moves
Worcester High School trains on passing, catching and interference. Bray calls Lafayette out. fourteen veterans report, larger squad expected. Yale prepares to face Crimson players in Cambridge. four new opponents join the schedule. Walter Camp joins Yale staff. professionalism discouraged by top universities. Poised shifts include Johnny Poe joining eastern service and Princeton A A. deepening debt and new schedules mark a turbulent pre season.
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Princeton
Cornell
Yale
Crowdis
Millis
Geer
Pell
Lathrop
Black
McBride
Yale Field
Brown
Coy
Hubbell
Stillman
Schweppe
Dudley
Townsend
Franklin Field
Outland
Hare
Gardiner
Overfield
McCracken
Richfield Springs
Barnard
Duvall
Corner
Wilson
Alexander
Tappan
Warner
Caldwell
Starbuck
Young
Windsor
Morrison
Perkins
Harvard
Newport
Burden
Boal
Warren
Reid
Burnett
Daly
Eaton
Brayton
Swaine
Hallowell
Worcester High School
Bray
Lafayette College
Arger
Crimson
Cambridge
University of Wisconsin
Chicago A. A
Duquesne A. C
Johnny Poe
Poe
Poes
Princeton A. A
New York
Coac College
Knox
University of Pennsylvania
Woodtruff
James Schoch
Penn
Roc
Ecken
Philadelphe
Farnees
Ramapo Water Deal Scrutinized by Mazet Committee
New York Sept 12 The Mazet committee examined the Ramapo water deal with William Dalton commissioner of water supplies as witness Assemblyman Hoffman sought senator Platts input Dalton and engineers from Ramapo inspected watersheds at Esopus and found no proof the company owned the land but questioned how the contract would be funded The Esopus sheds were deemed not advantageous enough to justify a contract and the company could profit by unloading stock and bonds on the public.
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New York
Ramapd
Mazet
William Dalton
O Water Supplies
Assemblyman
Hoffman
Thomas C. Platt
Ramapo Company
Dalton
Birdsall
Mr. Oss
Ace
Coler
Ose
Ramapo Water Company
Hyopus
Esopus
Prohibition State Convention Names Potential Governor Nominees
The Prohibition State convention convenes in Worcester with four hopefuls for governor: Deacon Edward Kendall Cambridge Frank M. Forbush Naticky John M. Fisher Attleboro and John B. Lewis Reading. James H. Roberts Cambridge is seen as likely lieutenant governor candidate. The platform opposes trusts and imperialism and calls for anticanteen, liquor sale bans to soldiers.
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Worcester
Deacon Edward Kendall
Cambridge
Frank M. Forbush
Naticky
John M. Fisher
Attleboro
John B. Lewis
Reading
Deacon Kendall
James H. Roberts
McKinley
Somerville Charter Election Debate Opens Public Meeting
The first public meeting on Somerville’s proposed city charter was held at Bacon Hall under the Board of Trade. Speakers included Rep. Frank B. Fitts and Charter Commissioner members urging support, while John W. Converse and Rev. A E Winship urged caution and amendment of faults in the present charter. Howard D. Moore called the current charter antiquated and urged modernization.
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Somerville
Bacon Hall
Board of Trade
F. A. Higgins
Frank B E. Fitts
Charter Commission
A. E. Winship
Howard D. Moore
John W. Converse
Fitts
Converse
A. BE. Winship
Moore
English Harry the Noted Pickpocket Chronology
English Harry, a famed crook born in London, began pickpocketing at 13 and arrived in New York at 28. Arrested first in the United States 29 years ago, he is regarded by detectives on both sides of the Atlantic as a highly expert thief now aged 57.
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Harry
London
New York
Atlantic
King
Last Carnival of Sport at Combination Park
The Knights of Columbus host a grand field day with track events and horse racing at Combination Park. N Y A C and Cambridge athletes, led by Harvard captain Arthur Rice and sprinter Frank Quinlan, aim for records while Arthur Duffy may join the 100-yard dash. Proceeds benefit the Hayes memorial fund.
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Knights of Columbus
Combination Park
Harvard
Cambridge
Arthur Rice
Frank Quinlan
Arthur Duffy
Boston
Hayes Memorial Fund
Combination Park Events Postponed By Bad Weather
Poor weather forces cancellation of trotting and running races at Bination Park set for Monday and Tuesday. Organizers state new dates will be announced when conditions improve.
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Monza
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