Boston Americans Lose Two to Philadelphia Leaders
Over 16,000 fans, exact 16428, watched the Boston Americans drop two games to Philadelphia leaders in a noisy, crowded ball park. Ground rules limited hits to two bases when the crowd interfered. Murphy of Philadelphia starred with a key defensive play. Waddell triumphed in the second game as Boston struggled to score, while Ferris and Dineen encountered errors in the opener. Attendance hit a season high and the home team’s pennant chances dimmed despite a brief late surge.
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Philadelphia
Bedlam
Boston
Sergeant Lovell
Ganes
Dineen
Plank
Stehl
Freeman
Murphy
Philadelphians
Lachance
Ferris
Harteel
Fuhr
Powers
Fultz
Cross
Stiles
Washington Wins Opener In Ten InningChicago Second Game Closes In Darkness
Washington edged Baltimore 11 to 8 in ten innings in the first game of a doubleheader. The second game ended in the fifth inning tied at four as darkness halted play. Notable bylines include Coughlin Howell and Selbach with extra-base hits and payoffs from Orth and Townsend.
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Washington
Orth
Howell
T. Jones
Keister
Carey
McFarland
Selbach
Delehanty
Coughlin
Doyle
Ely
Mathiser
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Wilste
Maghinbton
Townsend
Kneister
Butler
Ownsend
Balthmore
Johnstone
Chicago 7 Detroit 2 in American league doubleheader
Chicago won both games as bunched hits produced all runs in the first game. Callahan dominated for Chicago, while Durham pitched the second game but was backed by strong defense. The second contest ended after seven innings due to darkness with 1100 in attendance. Attending scores from other games noted.
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Chicago
Callahan
Durham
Arthur F Duffey Home From Europe Champion Sprinter Returns
Arthur F Duffey, world champion sprinter, has arrived in Portland on the Californian after three months abroad seeking to win the grand challenge cup. He defeated English and European rivals across a dozen cities, though he lost to Irish champion Murray in a two‑yard handicap. Duffey attributes the defeats to travel fatigue and not being in peak form.
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Arthur F. Duffey
Europe
Portland
Dominion Line
Duffey
Murray
Tufts Football Aspirants Begin First Practice on Oval
Aspirants for Tufts football places gathered for the first practice at the Oval with Coach John A. Pierson and Captain Thomas S. Knight in charge. Many old players returned but few new faces appeared, though James A. Forsyth from Philadelphia, 6 feet 5 inches and 245 pounds, showed as a candidate for centre. The session was light and promising as Tufts likely opens the season at College Hill next Saturday.
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Tufts
Oval
John A. Pierson
Thomass. Knight
James A. Forsyth
Philadelphia
College Hill
Mystic Valley League to consider dropping whist schedule plans
The Mystic Valley League will meet at President Littlefield's office at 27 State Street next Monday at 3 30 PM to decide whether to drop whist from the tournament and to set the bowling schedule for the first week of November and Christmas week. Delegates must provide dates for home games to the schedule committee.
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Mystic Valley League
Littlefield
State Street
Nationals Win Two From Boston After Hub Victory
Philadelphia Nationals surprise Boston by taking both games behind solid hitting in the second inning and costly Boston errors. Iberg faced Willis in the opener, but Shettsline's squad prevailed as timely hits and defensive miscues favored the home nine.
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Penn
Athletics
Nationals
Bostons
Iberg
Willis
Shettsline
Phillies Rally Over Boston in Nine
White and Shea formed Philadelphia’s battery in a fallible game until the fifth inning when a foul catch attempt caused an injury. Dooin finished for the Phillies as Moran and Pittinger stung the Boston lineup with timely hits and sharp defense generating multiple runs across four frames. Tenney and Cooney contributed steady infield play while Jennings, Hulswitz, Barry and Thomas provided key hits as Philadelphia tallied in the first, third, seventh and eighth frames to seal a 5 to 3 victory over Boston.
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Shea
Philadelphia
Dooin
Pittinger
Moran
Boston
Phillies
Thomas
Barry
Hulswitz
Jennings
Cooley
Greminger
Hulswitt
Tenney
Dexter
Cooney
Carney
Green
Champion Hurley to Race Here at Charles River Park
Marcus J. Hurley national amateur cycling champion enters races at Charles River Park tonight to challenge local stars FE. F. Root Co. L. Kimball and W. J. Potter in the one third mile open and mile handicap. He will also pace a 2½ mile race among Stimson Moran and Maya.
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Charles River Park
FE. F. Root
Co. L. Kimball
W. J. Potter
Stimson, Moran
Maya
Pittsburg Defeats St Louis 6 to 1 in Sept game
Pittsburg led throughout as Leever pitched a splendid game. St Louis used McFarlan in relief for the last three innings and fared better late. Beaumont starred at the plate amid a 1200 attendance who watched Pittsburg build a scoreline 2 1 0 0 0 0 6 1.
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Leever
Pittsburg
McFarlan
Cedar Rapids
Beaumont
Son
Wood Island gym to stay open evenings through September
The Wood Island gymnasium will remain open on weekday evenings until September 30 amid a successful season. Attendance exceeded expectations, marking a strong year for the facility and its programs.
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Wood Island
Breckton C C Qualifying Rounds Open Championship
Qualifying rounds at Breckton C C and Euclid G C in Cleveland determine entrants for open championships. Western G A hosts two days of play for Merrimack Valley C in Lawrence alongside Springfield C C and Wollaston G Montclair events including Mrs Frederick Harris trophy rounds.
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Springfield C. C
Frederick Harris
Wollaston G
Montclair
New Enepate
Chicago 6 Cincinnati 3 baseball score National League
Chicago defeated Cincinnati 6 to 3 in a National League game. Three singles and four doubles produced three runs in the first inning as Lundgren struggled with control but scattered the hits. Attendance listed as 200.
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Chicago
Lundgren
Brooklyn Beats New York 7 to 2 at Polo Grounds
Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 2 in the first game of the inter borough series at the Polo Grounds. New York pitcher Mathewson was hit freely but poor fielding backed him poorly. Newton walked three in the first inning before New York rallied late.
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Brooklyn
Polo Grounds
Mathewson
Newton
Middlesex East Agricultural Fair Opens September 23
The Middlesex East Agricultural Fair runs September 23 to 26 with displays of crops, cattle shows, side shows and first class horse racing. The event promises strong attendance due to superb location and easy rail access from Boston and suburbs. reduced round trip tickets are available on Boston & Maine trains.
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Boston
Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston & Maine
Pauline Tablets Promise Youthful Health Cure
Despondent readers are offered Pauline Tablets claimed to cure weakness loss of sleep weight loss and premature aging at 50 cents per box with discounts for 12 boxes and a free book. Sold by Walker Intels Drug Co and various city outlets including Dewey Sa B F Bradbury 637 Washington St Putnam School St 1681 and 2121 Madison and J C Baton 150 Friend St and Klein's near Tremont and Boylston Sts.
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Madahitmon &J
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Klein's
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Ryan Defeats Carter in Six Round Championship Bout
Fort Erie Ont Sept 16 Tommy Ryan defeated Kid Carter of Brooklyn by knockout in the sixth round at the Fort Erie Club. Ryan used ring generalship to dominate a rugged challenger who pressed and bled him, with Ryan unleashing decisive rights to the jaw. Crowd neary 6000 witnessed the first middleweight title bout in years as McCoy OBrien and others watched.
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Kid Carter
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Honest John" Kelly
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Jack" O’brien
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Peter Jackson
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Cy Flinn
Kid Ferns
George Wild
Paddy McMahon
Bob Armstrong
Kid McPartland
Harry Peffers
Bartley
Binghamton
George Siler
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Bout Exhibition Highlights Fall Meeting at Criterion Club
The Criterion Athletic Club held its initial fall meeting with three bouts. Main event featured Tommy Feltz of New York versus Ikey Cohen of this city. Feltz underperformed and looked in need of rest. Young Schindler of West End fought Harry Gilman of Roxbury to a draw, while Welterweights Stone and Lapron ended after two rounds when referee Dan Donnelly stopped the bout.
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New York
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Young Schindler
West End
Harry Gilman
Roxbury
Stone
Lapron
Dan Donnelly
Eddie Connolly Defeated by Tom Woodley in 11 Rounds
Eddie Connolly, an American, was defeated by Englishman Tom Woodley after 11 rounds at the Wonderland Club in London. The $2000 purse 144-pound title bout began with Connolly pressing early, leading to a pivotal sixth round where Woodley nearly KOed him. From then on Woodley controlled the action and won decisively, described as one of the fiercest bouts staged.
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Tom" Woodley
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Woodley
Wonderland Club
Boxing Gossip Fears Mc Govern Corbett Fight May Be Canned
Boxing writer predicts the Mc Govern Corbett bout may be stopped despite assurances from Louisville officials and fight heads. Charlie O Rourke trains in Boston and eyes matches, while Steve Mahoney and Chester Goodwin are set for a Central Falls contest. A legendary Connolly Neary tale recounts a steak fueled victory in La Grange street.
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Somerville mayor urges discharge of Officer Knight
Mayor Glines calls a special Board of Aldermen meeting to discharge Patrolman John G. Knight, 18 years on the force, after Knight confessed to larcenies from the Publo Library and a local furniture store. The charter delays final action until board approval, with Knight seeking a hearing unlikely.
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John G. Knight
Publo
Union Square
Alderean
Jackson Caldwell
Board of Aldermen
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Alderman Caldwell
Descendant of Warren Found Dead in New Orleans Desk
Ebe nezer Warren a great grand nephew of General Warren of Bunker Hill fame was found dead at his desk in New Orleans on Saturday. He was 78, a Foxboro Missouri native who moved South before the Civil War, entered the Confederate service and fought throughout the war, escaping after capture.
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New Orleans
Ebenezer Warren
General Warren
Bunker Hill
Foxboro
Harvard Eleven Begins Tomorrow With New Captain Kernan
Harvard announced the Crimson football squad will resume practices Wednesday under captain Bob Kernan. Kernan, heavier and stronger, will lead a group including quarterback Marshall and a veteran coaching staff led by Farley, with plans aligned to Reid’s successful scheme. More players are expected today as they assemble for an early start to the season.
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Bob Kernan
Crimson
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Farley
Bill Reid
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Marshall
Maine
Eleven
Kidney Health Remedy Ad Boosts Swamp Root
An old advertisement explains how kidneys filter blood and how overwork causes heart and nerve symptoms. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a leading kidney remedy with home sample offer and bagel in Binghamton New York.
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Binghamton, N.Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Liquor License Crackdown Hits Portland Hotels
Sheriff Dunn informed Mayor Boothby that several Portland hotels with victuallers licenses have multiple liquor selling convictions and requests license revocation. The issue will be referred to the Board of Aldermen.
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Dunn
Boothby
Board of Aldermen
Finely Bred Scotch Cattle Arrive Aboard Norwegian
The steamer Norwegian reached Mystic wharf with 19 head of premier West Highland cattle from Scotland. Owned by Warner M. Van Norden, the cattle will be shipped to New York by rail. Notable animals include the $1500 bull Sir Andrew and Lady Percy the grand cow, bred by the Earl of South Esk.
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Warner M. van Norden
New York
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Post
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Percy
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Dame-Rosa
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Sira
Huber in Jail for Killing Wife
Great Barrington Sept 15 George Huber shot and killed his wife at Monterey and was taken to the county jail in Pittsfield for a hearing at Great Barrington. Andrew C. Fearing faces arraignment for illegal cohabitation with Mrs Huber. he claimed she was infatuated with Huber and that her father warned her of danger. Autopsy held. inquest due Tuesday. exerts on Huber reveal a complicated past including forged divorce papers and a prior marriage forged by Huber.
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Great Barrington
George Huber
Monterey
Pittsfield
Andrew C. Fearing
Sanford
Fearing
Father of Mrs Huber killed by husband in Great Barrington
A. R. Bental, father of Mrs. George Huber who was killed by her husband, said in his Brooklyn storefront that Huber killed a man in Myrtle Avenue years ago and was pardoned by Governor Hill. He claimed the girl met Huber five years ago on a German Sunday School Union excursion. she was 17.
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George Huber
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Decatur Street
Brooklyn
A. R. Bental
Huber
Myrtle Avenue
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Rogues’ Gallery
German Sunday School Union
One Cent a Mile Travelled Autumnal Excursion
Announced by the Boston and Albany and Fall River Line for October 9, the annual autumnal excursion travels through Berkshire Hills and Hudson River scenery aboard palace steamers Puritan and Priscilla with optional day or night departures and a 7 am Boston arrival. Leaflet address: A. B. Hanson, general passenger agent, Boston.
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Hudson River
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Hanson
Quarrel Sparks Cambridge Morning Assault Case
A Cambridge Sunday incident labeled a holdup is actually an assault from a quarrel. Four men argued after Mr. Murphy allegedly insulted them. Victor Marshall was misidentified. Patrolman Mulvaney struck an iron post while the mistaken identity was later clarified.
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Murphy
Victor Marshall
Mulvaney
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