Baltimore Extends Lead as Rain Halts Boston Game
Baltimore holds a ten point edge as New York and Brooklyn split games, Cincinnati wins, and Pittsburgh shows edge in a busy schedule. Rain in Boston forced a delay, postponing the Boston versus Baltimore game while Philadelphia prepares for a rescheduled match and Nichols handles pitching duties.
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Boston
Chicago
Baltimore
New York
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Louisville
Cleveland
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington
Rowdyism costs Pittsburgs in Louisville loss
In Louisville on September 13 rowdyism ruined the Pittsburgs game. A close decision to start the eighth inning sparked protests as Hawley and Brodie were ejected. Pad den was ordered off for insults to Kelly and Hoffmeister fined twenty five dollars for throwing at the umpire. Attendance 1800. The score:
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Pittsburgs
Pittsburg
Hawley
Brodie
Padden
Kelly
Hoffmeister
Baltimore Wins Two in Split with Chicago
In Baltimore on September 13 the champions swept both games from Chicago. Hoffer pitched shutout in game one allowing five hits. Nops struggled early in game two but settled, while Briggs struggled and was replaced by Griffith. Darkness halted play after the top of the fifth in the first game as umpire McDonald ended the contest.
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Orioles
Philadelphia
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Benge
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Ler Tutee
F Kelley
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Hoffer
Colts
Nops
Briggs
Griffith
Brooklyn and New Yorks clash at Eastern Park in tight game
The eleventh meeting of the season at Eastern Park ends early as darkness halts play in the seventh inning. Meekin leaves in the fourth with control problems, Gettig subs, Kennedy endures a hard hit, Warner is removed for arguing a call, final score not shown.
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Brooklyns
New Yorks
Eastern Park
Meekin
Gettig
Kennedy
Warner
Hurst
Brooklyn
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R.f. . Griffin
C.f. Shindle
A. Smith
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Burrell
Eereeses Sabe Ae
York
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Davis
Clark
Klyn New York
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de Shindle Jones
van Halteen
Ae Garner
Darfoss
Cleveland Triumphs Over Browns With Narrow Margin
Cleveland outbatted the Browns and won by a single run in front of a crowd of 40 at Cleveland, Ohio. Powell pitched magnificently but tired in the final inning after realizing the victory was secure. The score stood at seven to six.
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Cleveland
ST. Louis
Cleveland, CO
Browns
Powell
Cincinnati Beats Washington 2-1 in Darkened Game
In Washington, Cincinnati scored twice on a bases on balls force in the seventh and a triple and single in the eighth. The Senators managed a run on a single and triple. Mercer protested Carpenter's call in the third and was benched. The game ended after darkness with 3000 in attendance.
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Cincinnati
Senators
Mercer
Carpenter
Local scores roll in from arena and field games
At Hartford Connecticut Hartford 5 Norfolk 8 Norfolk 6 Hartford 1. At Montreal Montreal 10 Springfield 10. At Paterson Richmond 5 Paterson 4. At Newark 6 Athletes 5. At Lancaster Lancaster 8 Reading 0. At Syracuse Syracuse 6 Providence 2. At Toronto Toronto 15 Wilkes Barre 6.
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Conn
Norfolk
Montreal
Springfield
Paterson
Richmond
Newark
Athletes
Lancaster
Reading
Syracuse
Providence
Toronto
Wilkesbarre
England the strongest in New York cricket match
England opened the series against New York and Philadelphia experts at Staten Island. Captains Warner and Rokeby won the toss. Chinnery and Cobb opened for England scoring early runs. England reached 196 in their first innings while New York struggled, Bull took 6 for 41, then Jessop and Head contributed before stumps at 38 for 2 with play to resume tomorrow.
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Philadelphia
Staten Island Cricket Club
Livingston
Metropolitan Cricket League
Warner
Rokeby
H. B.chinnery
Cobb
Clarke
Chinnery
Snick
Harditch
Head
Amateur Chicago Cup Opens At Chicago Golf Club
The United States Golf Association begins its annual tournament at Wheatons Chicago Golf Club with the Chicago cup event. Amateurs nationwide compete for the open cup as heat hampers play and spectators are few.
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Wheaton
Ill
United States Golf Association
Chicago Golf Club
George Armour
International chess tourney opens in Berlin
The first round at Architekten Haus in Berlin saw ten games with four decisive results for Marco Blackburne Walbrodt and Alapin, five draws and one adjournment. The second round is scheduled for tomorrow.
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Architeckten Haus
Wilhelmstrasse
Marco
Blackburne
Walbrodt
Alapin
Boxing Gossip and Sullivan’s Mayor Ambition
Boxing reporter GEORGE V. TUOHDY notes John L. Sullivan’s return to the city and his bright training routine with Ed White. Sullivan muses on a Fitzsimmons bout or a mayoral bid, while other boxers like Billy Rochford and Sammy Kelly sign to fight in New York.
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the Palace
Maine
Ed White
Sullivan
Fitzsimmons
Billy Rochford
Chicago Bantam
Sammy Kelly
McCoy
Creedon
Charley Farrell
Boston
Steve O’donnell
Gladiator Club
Hartford
George Beyers
Charley Goff
Farrell O’donnell
Goff
Billy
Madden
Frazer
Oscar Gardner
F. C
Colville
Ryan
George V. Tuohdy
New England School of Boxing Fall Term Open
The New England School of Boxing announces its fall term now open. The program is described as a model for its kind. The school aims to attract beginners and advanced students alike, including men, women, and children, with a focus on high standards and safety.
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Coe Mabuer
Reese
Lescone
Cleo De Merode Arrives in New York in Striking Costume
The Paris prima donna Cleo de Merode lands in New York aboard the Spree. She performs as a jet and warms the audience while the real act awaits, earning about $4 weekly from the Paris Grand Opera. The French government offers no special permission for her voyage, and she anticipates enjoying American life before returning to Paris.
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America
Interscholastic League Boys Football Practice Opens
Football season starts as the Interscholastic League announces boys teams begin practice today. Many roster changes seen as several last year’s squads have left their schools.
Interscholastic Football Opens With Mixed Prospects
Teams from BE High School and BLS begin practice on Irvington Oval and Hing ham while Cambridge schools are not yet known. Hoppy and English High show strong championship prospects with eight of last year’s eleven on English High. Boston Latin and Brookline promise solid squads as many veteran players depart.
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Cambridge Manual
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Woodbury
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Sullivan
Lewis
Murphy
Eddie Cole
Leominster
Shea
Sargent
Nickerson
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Stillman
Cole
Carey
Talbot
Kelley
Bellamy
Local Prep Team Names New Captain and Schedule
The team will be led by Carey at center after Teevens departs for English High. E A Regan and F Regan plan to join the squad, while Ticknor from Roxbury Latin seeks a guard position. Scheduled games include Sept 2 at Andover, Oct 14 vs St Mark's, and Oct 6 at Groton.
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Ticknor
Roxbury
St. Mark’s
Groton
Cornell at Work as Football Tryouts Begin at Percy Field
About fifteen candidates reported for the first Cornell football practice at Percy field in Ithaca New York with Captain William McKeever and Coach Glenn Warner in charge. The session lasted twenty minutes and focused on punting passing and tackling as newer players sought a varsity spot. By opening day seventy five candidates are expected to compete while Cornell graduates oversee coaching duties.
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N. Y
Cornell
Percy Field
William McKeever
Glenn
Warner
J. W. Beacham
Advisory committee on athletics at B L S holds first meeting
The advisory committee on athletics at B L S met for its first meeting of the year. Members include Dr Merrill as chairman secretary Jones treasurer Pennybacker and Henderson. Harvard graduate member Mr E H Sears along with F C Carey Edward Murphy and B A Regan were elected from the first second and third classes. The committee oversees all team dates and purchases supplies for teams.
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Jones
Pennybacker
Henderson
E. H. Sears
Harvard
F. C. Carey
Edw. Murphy
B. A. Regan
Berkeley Smoke Talk Opens New Beachmont Locale
A smoke talk was held at the Berkeley Cycle Club’s new Beachmont home last evening. The program featured Allen and Cole, Ben Plunkett, John Young, Arthur Drinnen, William McIntosh, Henry Smith, Frederick Strachan and Strachan's Orchestra with solos and a comedy sketch. Afterward about 12 guests joined a banquet repast in the hall.
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Allen and Cole
Ben ‘Plunkett
Buck
Wing
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Arthur Drennen
William McIntosh
Henry Smith
Frederick T. Strachan
Strachan
Local firm closes out water damaged stock after fire
The American Wringer Company at 8 Arch and 77 79 Branklin streets is selling off clothing wringers and Bissell carpet sweepers exposed to water in a recent building fire. Items are offered at reduced prices to clear remaining stock.
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Branklin
Bissell
McDuffee Falls On Wet Track During Race Incident
Eddie McDuffee slipped on a wet cement surface while training behind a quintet led by Tech Hammond. He fell but escaped injury as Hammond swerved to avoid collision and no one was hurt beyond minor scrapes. Officials note Hampden Park’s unbanked track limits speed for the international match race. emblem buttons are available at Henry Krey & Co.
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McDuffee
Hammond
Springfield
A. G. Batchelder
New York
Hampden Park
Henry Krey & Co.’s
Washington Street
Road Dangers Highlight Cyclist Safety Meeting
Local consuls of the League of American Wheelmen met in the Pope building to discuss hazards on hills and dangerous road spots that endanger cyclists. A committee was formed to press marking dangerous sections on the Newton boulevard and a Jamaica Plain site near Glen and Forest Hill streets. The group also reported success in stopping private street sprinkling, with police and member action reducing incidents.
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League of American Wheelmen
Pope Building
Arthur K. Peck
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Parker and Brigham
Newton Boulevard
Reservoir
Jamaica Plain
Glen
Forest Hill
W. B. Handy
Bicycle notes on upcoming race meet and events
The report lists race notes for a Boston meet with Jimmy Michael Eddie McDuffee and Lucien Lesna in a 25 mile event plus amateur and professional handicaps. It notes attendance from New York Gotham followers, free wheel checks by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and prizes at the Essex County Agricultural Society meet in Peabody. It also mentions Warwick Cycledom’s Springfield edition, a club meeting by the P C C, New Bedford bicycle day with a 2068 mile road race, Lang of Portland setting time records, and J Emory Tippett attending the Springfield tournament.
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Eddie McDuffee
Lucien Lesna
Ducker
Charles River Park
New York
Gotham
Boston
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Essex County Agricultural Society
Peabody
Essex County
E. J. Porter
Lowell Street
Warwick
Springfield
A. I. Brown
Cleveland
New Bedford
Port Road
F. R. Lang
Portland
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New England
J. Emory Tippett
Dr Liverpool Examinations Free at Tremont Street Office
A public notice urges patients to consult Dr Liverpool at 283 Tremont Street for free diagnosis and treatment. It lists vast cure tallies across many conditions, claims free medicines, and promotes a personal guarantee to locate diseases and guide cure. Office hours are given and Sundays noted.
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Bright
Bottle Joke Roils Town Over False Death of Woburn Man
Edward Barnwell of Woburn, long seen as central in a sea death rumor, returns from England and reveals a prank by a party member who sent a note tied to a bottle adrift near the Grand Banks. Barnwell, about 60, says the death report was a serious joke.
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United States Commercial
Steer
St. Pierre
Miquelon
State Department
Grand Banks
Edward Barnwell
Woburn
Mass
Post
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England
Klondike
Dow
May Be Murder at Melendy Mills Hudson N H
In Hudson at 6 pm Arthur Kidney 30 was stabbed twice in the back by David Robinson in the boiler room of Melendy’s Mills. They were former mill employees with a history of trouble. Kidney, taken to the city hospital, fainted twice and his wounds are serious. Robinson had not been arrested by late tonight and Kidney asked that he not be prosecuted.
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N.H
Hudson
Arthur Kidney
Melendy’s Mills
David Robinson
Kidney
Robinson
The Golfer for September Dedicated to Women Golfers
The September issue titled The Womens Championship Number showcases the women’s golf scene with full-page portraits of Miss Beatrix Hoyt, the 1897 98 champion, and Mrs Charles B Brown, last year’s titleholder. It features a plate of the Wellesley College Golf Club officers as the game spreads.
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Wellesley College Golf Club
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