All Around Men to Meet for International Championship
Thomas Kielly, holder of England's all round amateur title, challenges Ellery H. Clark, Boston school committee member and American title holder. They discuss scheduling, event substitutions, and timing with September or November dates, aiming for a meeting in New York for the international championship.
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England
Ellery H. Clark
Boston
Clark
Sullivan
Kielly
Mr. Clark
New York
Wakefield Fair Opens With Big Turnout and Attractions
Wakefield opens its annual Wakefield and Reading Agricultural Society fair at Quannapowitt Park with 12 000 attendees. Children enter free on Children’s Day as crowds enjoy exhibits balloon ascensions vaudeville acts and a range of sports. Horse races draw notable competition with pacing and trotting divisions led by Elizabeth and Brightness among others.
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Wakefield & Reading Agricultural Society
Quannapowitt Park
Welshman
B. G
Middleby
Bik. m
Palmer
Melderon
Yapp
Elizabeth
B. B
Page
Decima Deans
B. m. Ruonsels
the Goat
Bowser
Brightness
B. m
Blaney
Nelly Ir
B. m. Eos
Eleska
Ford
Alleged Ringer Appears On Track At Woonsocket
On opening day of the New England Breeders meet at the Woonsocket track, two heats favored B S Dillon failed as he fell back and was injured, letting Daniel Webster win. Elzaged led two heats then was ruled off after a protest by Eddie Ross claiming the horse identity Findlay Ross. Bets on Elzaged declared off. After five heats, the race was postponed until tomorrow with Ridgewood and Stephen Holt slated to race.
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R. I
New England
Ccal
B. S. Dillon
Daniel Webster
Elzaged
Eddie Ross
Springfield
Fred S. Wilton
Jeune “Findlay Ross
Ridgewood
Stephen Holt
Langford Beats Shadow Morris In 12 Round Bout
The Central Athletic Club last night featured fast boxing with Sam Langford of the city defeating Shadow Morris of New Jersey in a 12 round main event after George McFadden refused to box. Morris, who had won earlier, filled in and gave a stout contest as Langford remained in good condition and busy throughout the bout. The curtain-raiser was a spirited six rounds.
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Central Athletic Club
Sam Langford
Shadow Morris
New Jersey
George McFadden
New York
McFadden
Morris
Langford
Orth and Seybold Lead Hit Parade in Washington Win
Three base hits by Hendricka Orth and Lee Tartsel highlight a Washington victory with Moran McCormick Clarke Robinson and Moran also contributing. Robinson Selbach stole bases. numerous Cross and Murphy scenes. Orth earns win with four walks allowed by Plank eight. final score noted with 750 in attendance and Connolly umpiring.
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Seybold
Hendricka
Lee Tartsel
Robinson
Selbach
Ublelaya
Moran
McCormick
Clarke
Arke
MacCormick
L. Cross
Murphy
Cross
M. Cross
Davis
Plank
Washington
Philadelphia
Connolly
Washi Wat
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B. Po
Rob’son
Hartsel
H'dri'ks
P'kering
Lee
O O
Boston Wins Final Game 12 3 Over Collins With Tannehill Heavy Hitting
Boston offense pounds Tannehill for 16 safeties including two doubles a triple and two home runs. Dougherty Stahl and Parent collect three hits each. Key plays include Dougherty’s bare handed catch and Collins one handed snag. Williams Ferris and Criger spark the action as New York sides pressure late with singles.
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Collins
Huntington Avenue
Boston
Tannehill
Dougherty
Stahl
Parent
Pat Dougherty
McFarland
Williams
Elberfeld
Criger
Conroy
Beville
Chick Stahl
Ferris
Freeman
Chance
Jordan
Young
Keeler
Fultz
New York
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Deer
O'Brien
Kerins
Holyoke Wins Second Game From the Lowellls
Holyoke defeated Lowell 8 to 6 in Lowell to take a second win in the New England championship series. Clancy pitched for Holyoke, while Hooker allowed 12 hits. Score by innings shows Holyoke leading early and pulling away late. batteries were Clancy and Shineel for Holyoke, Hooker and Berry for Lowell. Attendance was about 500.
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Holyoke
New England
Clancy
Hooker
Shineel
Berry
Sullivan
Kennedy
Company F Wins Regiment Rifle Meet at Walnut Hill
At the Massachusetts Rifle Association range Company F of the Fifth Regiment won the annual rifle competition by one point. The State trophy went to Company F with 400 points, while the three regimental prizes were awarded to Companies G and L. Eight individual prizes were earned by Captain Hamilton, Private Sweeney, Captain McCarthy, Sergeant Smith, Corporal Durward, Corporal Keaney, Sergeant Berg, and Private Tracy.
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Massachusetts Rifle Association
Walnut Hill
Hamilton
Sweeney
McCarthy
Smith
William A. Durward
Keaney
C. D. Berg
Private Tracy
Belmont Tennis Club Cup Challenge Result
In Belmont the challenge match for the club cup ended with W. L. O'Brien defeating Loring Underwood in straight sets, 6-4 6-2 6-1, after the delay from last Saturday.
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O’brien
Belmont Tennis Cup
Belmont
W. L. O’brien
Loring Underwood
Holder
Two Round Bout Ends With Eddie Carr Victory
Young Brooks faced Eddie Carr in a round bout with Carr taking the win. Kid Pantz boxed Jimmy Hanlon to a six round draw. Shadow Morris stopped Young Allen before the first round ended, forcing a quit.
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Eddie Carr
Kid Pantz
Jimmy Hanlon
Shadow Morris
Young Allen
East Boston Club to Honor Frank B Greer at Ped Dock Island
The Jeffries Point Boat Club will honor Frank B Greer next Sunday at Ped Dock Island for winning the national championship in single sculling. East Boston friends praise his victory and crew members will be honored. Thomas J Giblin chairs the organizing committee, with public and business leaders invited.
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Jeffries Point Boat Club
East Boston
Peddock’s Island
Frank B. Greer
Greer
Thomas J. Giblin
Cook's Imperial Champagne Adds Prestige to Taste
The brand stands out not just for its name but for the product itself. With a reputation for refined flavor and celebratory appeal, it appeals to discerning palates seeking quality and distinction in sparkling wine.
Conroys Fly to Dougherty Sparks Big Innings
Conroy's fly to Dougherty produced three runs as Ferris singled in the sixth and Criger sacrificed. Dougherty beat a grounder to Williams, Collins added a run with a single, and Beville's wild throw aided two more scores. Dougherty and Collins later scored on a wild sequence as New York faltered. Collins collected his third hit in the eighth, and Stahl's homer energized Cleveland with Lajoie as the feature at Huntington Avenue.
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Dougherty
Ferris
Criger
Young
Williams
Collins
Beville
New York
Freeman
Washington Defeats Plank's Phillies After Fast Start
Washington secured six hits and four runs in the first two innings to take control, while solid fielding produced six double plays. The locals managed only two more hits afterward as Plank pitched and Washington won the game.
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Washington
Plank
Error of Navigator Hayes With Massachusetts Grounding
The board of inquiry finds the Massachusetts grounding at Egg Rock on August 12 due to navigator Charles H. Hayes’s error of judgment. It recommends no further action as officers and crew used extraordinary precautions. Rear Admiral Barker approved the findings amid criticism over the foggy departure.
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Massachusetts
Egg Rock
Frenchman’s Bay
Charles H. Hayes
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Widow Eliza T. Smith dies after stair fall injuries
Eliza T. Smith a widow aged 88 died today in Leominster from injuries she suffered several days earlier when she fell down stairs.
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Eliza
T. Smith
Pittsburg Braves Split With Boston In Heat Aces Two Games
Pittsburg and Boston battled in a doubleheader with the Braves taking the first game and Boston rallying in the seventh. Key plays featured Charley Dexter’s remarkable six inning snag, Kitty Bransfield’s return to form at the plate and Beaumont and Wagner’s strong fielding. Kruger filled in at third as Leach was called away.
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Buckenberger
Braves
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Charley Dexter
Leever
Dexter
Tom McCreery
Bransfield
Aubrey
Tenney
Greminger
Beaumont
Wagner
Pittsburgers
Kitty
Homer Wagner
Kruger
Leach
Cleveland
Boston Triumph In Close Second Game
Boston built a multi run lead with two in the fourth thanks to walks and hits by Cooley Gremin ger Moran and later added a third in the eighth on Abaticchio and Greminger. Pittsburg fought back but fell short as Clarke, Tenney and others played solid defense and timing for Boston.
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McCreery
Moran
Aubrey
Williams
Dexter
Clarke
Pittsburg
Tenney
Phelps
Leever
Abbaticchio
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Sebring
Wagner
Batty
Bransfield
Ritchey
Cooley
Greminger
Abaticchio
R. F
Seer
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Waener
Kruger
Smith
Three-base hits Kruger and Greminger in game
Kruger and Greminger each slapped three-base hits while McCreery and Moran executed sacrifice bunts. Willis drew two walks as Wall fanned two. Umpire O Day. Time 1h35m. Attendance 3380.
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Greminger
McCreery
Moran
Willis
Bene
Smith
Wall
O’day
Cincinnati shuts out New York as Steinfeldt stars
Cincinnati defeats New York 8 to 0 in a game where Kahn held the visitors to scattered hits. Mathewson left after the fifth. Bartley relieved. Steinfeldt and Daly powered the batting with two Daly triples and Steinfeldt key hits. Attendance 2,630 as Cincinnati dominates at home.
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Hurst
National baseball set games announced for week
National matchups include Boston at Pittsburg New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Brooklyn at St. Louis. The schedule pairs key rivals across the league, outlining upcoming city showdowns.
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Fall River Beats Cleveland In Exhibition Game
Fall River defeats Cleveland 6 to 2 in an exhibition game before 6500 fans. Morgan held Cleveland hitless after the first inning. Lajoie receives a $200 diamond scarf pin and Captain Weddige a silver bat while Jott earns a $100 gold purse. Morgan, Bawcock, and Jott will join Cleveland in Boston tomorrow.
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Morgan
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Boston
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Oakley Golfer Beats Englishman in Ekwanok Match
In Manchester Vermont on September 15, Oakley golfer G. F. Willett of Watertown Massachusetts defeated C. H. Allison and F. S. Wheeler of the Ekwanok Club beat Co. U. Day in an invitational United States Golf Association event. Walter J. Travis, amateur champion, defeated F. C. Horsemann as the day’s 18 hole matches concluded. Finals Thursday will also be 18 holes due to travel delays.
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Ekwanok Manchester
Ekwanok Club
United States Golf Association
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Oakley Country Club
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Mass
C. H. Allison
Hard Contest Tonight At Criterion Club Main Bout
Hard-hitting Billy Gardner and Tommy Daly lead the night as the principal contest at the Criterion Club promises a very warm bout.
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Tommy Daly
Criterion Club
Boxing Gossip From Fall River Lights Up Lightweight Scene
George Phelan of Portland impressed in a loss to Martin Canole in Fall River, showing courage and merit with limited prep. Maine lightweight champion Arthur Cote, famed for matches across the region, seeks bouts with Patsey Sweeney, Andy Watson, and others, while Sandy Ferguson confirms John Mack as his manager and denies other authorities.
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Martin Canole
George Phelan
Portland
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Phelan
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Arthur Cote
Biddeford
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Cote
Martin Flaherty
Billy Gardner
Andy Watson
Jimmy Gardner
Mike Sears
Patsey Haley
Boston
Patsey Sweeney
Kid Griffo
Eeanole
Sandy Ferguson
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Associated Press
John Mack
Chelsea
Joe Walcott
Marlboro Boxing News Sparks Local Interest and Matches
Local boxing circles buzz over Friday’s Marlboro bout between Chester Goodwin and Johnny Burdick with Burdick’s punch record drawing attention to national contenders. Plans include Goodwin traveling from Chelsea with Steve Mahoney and Jimmy Briggs while Beebe’s recent hard fight and Beebe’s critics are noted. Promotions list Patsey McKenna vs Young Brooks, Mike Brennan vs Black Fitzsimmons, and a 12 round main event Jimmy Gardner versus Kid Griffo, as Lenox and Taylor seek further matches.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
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Jimmy Briggs
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Young Brooks
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Black Fitzsimmons
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