New York Slaughtered by Boston as Stivetts Tops Cards
National League action with New York at Boston. Boston dominates, scoring in every inning and piling up runs led by Bannon, Nash, Harrington, Ganzel, and Stivetts. Van Haltren homered for New York, while Doyle, Davis, and German contributed for the visitors. The game ends with Boston ahead, and both teams set to play again.
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Freedman
New York Baseball Club
South End Grounds
New Yorks
Doyle
Davis
Dahoney
Dahomey
Stivetts
van Haltren
Van
Dohoney
Jimmy Bannon
Duffy
Tucker
Nash
Joe Harrington
Tim Hurst
Bannon
Herman Long
Sully
Tenney
Stafford
Harrington
Ganzel
German
Wilson
Boston
Billy Nash
Jack Stivetts
Long
George Davis
Mike Tiernan
Tiernan
Nichols
Rusie
New York
AB. R
Ccesessoven
Puller
R. Bee
Debouney
An Haltren
Anuon
Oney
Dada
Thompson's eighth inning homer wins for Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on Sept 19 Thompson hit a two run homer with two on and two out in the eighth to defeat Washington 9 to 8. White started for Philadelphia and was hit after the fourth inning as Molesworth allowed 10 hits to Washington. Attendance 3937. The game ended after the eighth due to darkness.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Thompson
White
Molesworth
Brooklyn Falls to Baltimore in Darkened Chicago Game
The Brooklyn and Baltimore matchup in Brooklyn yielded a long drab contest, with Baltimore scoring five runs in the third and finishing at eight innings due to darkness. Attendance reached about 5,000 while Baltimore posted 17 hits to Brooklyn's 10 and committed 2 and 4 errors respectively. Hoffer and Clark started for Baltimore with Kennedy and Daub finishing for Brooklyn alongside Dailey.
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Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Eenee
Washington
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Baltimore
N. Y
Kennedy
Hoffer
Clark
Daub
Dailey
Cleveland Beats Pittsburg Despite Moran Walks
Moran issued eleven bases on balls in the Cleveland game but the team still won easily. Cuppy pitched superbly, limiting Pittsburg to seven hits and issuing no free passes. Attendance reached 5000 as Cleveland scored eight to seven in a high scoring affair.
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Cleveland
Moran
Clevelands
Cuppy
Pittsburgs
Pittsburg
Zimmer
Merritt
New Bedford Beats Cuban Giants With Home-Field Edge
New Bedford edged the Cuban Giants 7 to 5 in a baseball game. The home team benefited from close umpire calls and generated seven base hits to eleven for the Cuban Giants while committing four errors to the visitors three. Batteries were Yerrick Whittgock Sharp for New Bedford and Selden Williams for the Cuban Giants.
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New Bedford
Cuban Giants
Yerrick
Whittgock
Sharp
Selden
Wiliams
Fall River Defeats Newport in Eight-Run Rally
Newport hosted Fall River in a baseball game where the home team led briefly but faded by the eighth. Fall River exploded for four runs late to win 9 to 5, aided by 12 base hits to Newport's 9 and errors tallying 3 to 8. Lincoln and Yeager, Brady, and Burke shared pitching duties.
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Newport
R. I
Fall River
Lincoln
Yeager
Brady
Burke
Baseball Notes Highlight Bannon Hitting Pace
Jimmy Bannon led yesterday with three singles and a double as Boston notes mark attendance near 26e¢ the second largest of the week. Tom Bannon on the coaching lines, possible today, amid a deal rumor with Rusie for Nichols that executives say will not pass.
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Jimmy Bannon
Tom Bannon
Bannon
Friedman
New Yorks
Rusie
Nichols
German
Boston
New York
Selee
Burkett
Hoffer
Baltimore
Chicago
New Bedford
Priend
Jimmy
Amesbury
Wheels on trains stir debate among baggage masters
The baggage master at Union Station and a depot trackman discuss whether railroads should carry bicycles for free, charge a tariff, or refuse them. They view wheels as hard to handle, prone to damage, and space‑consuming, proposing folding racks or roof hooks as solutions. Also noted are Baltimore & Ohio Exposition rate lines from New York with ten day, twenty day, and season tickets.
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C. M. Grant
Union Station
Baltimore & Ohio
New York
Polo Match Ends In Walkover For Dedham
In Dedham on September 19, the second pony polo game of the Karlstein series saw Dedham defeat Hingham 1934 goals to none. Hingham failed to score despite a five goal handicap, with the field conditions cited as poor.
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Dedham
Karlstein
Hingham
Braley Receives Fancy Chair as He Leaves Potter & Wrightington
Yesterday afternoon Charles A. Braley, foreman in the cutting department on Atlantic avenue, was presented with a splendid easy chair by fellow workers upon leaving to join the Bostonian magazine. William Cosgrove delivered the speech in a cheerful vein, and Braley expressed heartfelt thanks.
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Charles A. Braley
Potter & Wrightington
Atlantic Avenue
Braley
Bostonian Magazine
William Cosgrove
Wollaston Golf Club Announces Six Match Series
Wollaston Golf Club schedules six successive Saturday golf matches at its Nor folk Downs links beginning September 21. The event will unfold on Saturdays through the series with participants competing on the Wollaston course.
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Wollaston Club Links
Wollaston Golf Club
Norfolk Downs
Emeralds of Worcester seek Gaelic football match with O Connells of Boston
To the editor the Emeralds Worcester announce interest in a Gaelic football game against the O Connells Boston. Time and place to be decided by joint committees. Communications answered by Patrick Shannon Emerald Football Club Worcester at No 6 Bismarck street. Worcester Sept 18.
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Sir—The
Americans Poised To Beat English Tactically At Berkeley Oval
English training under relaxed rules in New York draws mixed reviews as American sprinters and milers prepare for Saturday's events. Kilpatrick and Horan headline the British effort while Bradley, Wick, and Conneff aim to upset. Attendance and advance ticket sales top ten thousand with police on standby for crowds at the Manhattan field meet.
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New York
Berkeley Oval
Wallingford Mendelson
Old England
Steavenson
America
Captain Shaw
Steve Chase
Downer
England
Jordan
Shaw
Bradley
Oakley
Weters
Fitzherbert
Burke
Horan
Kilpatrick
Hippie
New York A. C
Harry Lyons
Egerial Wins Manchester Yacht Club Sweepstakes
The Manchester Yacht Club sweepstakes race was sailed today after a postponement due to the Grew Crosby nuptials. A light wind made the race tame, completing the season’s series.
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Mancheser
Manchester Yacht Club
Grew-Crosby
Polo Practice Match at Myopia Club Ends with Whites Defeated
In Beverly on Sept 19 the Yellows beat the Whites 8 to 3 in a sharp practice game at Myopia Club grounds. It was the last practice before the club’s national tourney in Brooklyn, Sept 24 to 26.
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Beverly
Myopia Club
Hamilton
Myopia
Brooklyn
Kidney Pain Back Ache Cure Claim by Baker Pill Co
An advertisement asserts back ache signals kidney trouble and promotes Baker Kidney Pills as a remedy. It claims to cure the ache remove the cause and tone organs, offering a free book from Baker Pill Co Bangor Maine and pills at 50 cents through local druggists.
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Baker’s
Baker Pill Co
Bangor
Maine
Boxing Gossip Sparks Training Plans for Corbett in Interlaken
Boxing gossip notes Champion Jim Corbett began training in Interlaken despite a lame leg and foot blisters. He walked heavy roads, wrestled McVey, sparred with O'Donnell, and plans to train until early October before heading to Texas. A New York meeting selects a referee for the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout while other boxers and promoters, including Billy Erne, Jack Skelly, and George Tuohy, are active in upcoming events.
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Jim Corbett
Interlaken
Jim
Corbett
McVey
O’donnell
John
Brady
Texas
Fitzsimmons
Manhattan Athletic Club
Billy Erne
Jack Skelly
Eddie Foley
Boston
Kid Mulligan
Lowell
Mulligan
Foley
Devlin
Louis Sullivan
Ike McArthur
Wood Island Park
New York
Richard K. Fox
Martin Julian
Joe Vendi
Kid Lavigne
Griffo
McPartland
Sally Smith
Lion
Fitz
Charley White
Narragansett Park crowd sets record as four races run
At Narragansett Park in Providence on September 19 a crowd of 25 000 witnessed high level racing. Clemmie B O H Budds mare was shot after breaking a leg from a collision. Arlena won three straight in the 2 40 class with 2 17 12 best time while Lyric did the same in 2 24 class with 2 15 14. Other winners were Veta Bouncer and Red of Waranoke with 2 12 14 and 2 16 times.
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Lyric
Veta
Bouncer
Red
Kennebec fair closes with rides races and trotting
Readfield Depot Me September 19 large crowd attends the Kennebec fair closing day. Morning premiums awarded followed by a bicycle race foot race balloon ascent and trotting. 2:30 class won by China Boy best time 2 32. 2:50 class won by Pekering Jr time 2 38. 2:27 class won by Mystic Girl in 2 27 1 2.
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Readfield Depot
Kennebec
Z. A. Gilbert
North Greene
Mme. Leeruth
China Boy
Pickering, Jr
Mystic Girl
Duster Wins 2:40 Race at West Washington Fair
CHERRYFIELD Me September 19 The 2:40 race at the West Washington fair was won in straight heats by Duster with time 2 31 3 4 The free for all was a top race with Camille and Veni Vici contending Camille taking the win in the fourth heat Best time reached 2 23 1 4
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Cherryfield
West Washington Fair Today
Duster
Camille
Veni Vici
County fair closes with record crowds at Farmington
Farmington Maine September 19 closing day of the county show and fair drew 7600 onlookers. The three year old purse of 40 dollars went to Amerbel with a best time of 2 59 1 4 and the 2 40 class winner Moselene finished in 2 29 1 4 setting another fast mark.
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Farmington
Amerbel
Moselene
Races At Skowhegan Under Somerset Central Society
Skowhegan spectators packed today's events under the Somerset Central Agricultural Society. Three races were held with George H winning the 2:45 class in 2:36.25, Becker defeating Mollie C. in a match race with a best time of 2:34.50, and Lillias winning the 2:28 class in 2:27.75.
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Skowhegan
Somerset Central Agricultural Society
George H
Becker
Mollie C
Lillias
Results at Gravesend racecard from September 19
At Gravesend New York this card lists five furlongs first race Alarum with Falling Walter and Kamsin second and third. The one mile and a furlong second race saw Sir Excess win over Belmar and Leona well. The Willow handicap for two year old fillies produced Annot Lyle winning over Woodvine and Bloomer with times 1 02 and 1 03 respectively.
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Gravesend
IL. I
Alarum
Walter
Kamsin
Sir Excess
Belmar
Leonawell
Annot Lyle
Woodvine
Bloomer
Franklin County Society Fair At Greenfield
The forty sixth annual fair in Greenfield proved successful with high exhibitor quality. Afternoon races were spirited with Selina winning the society purse in 2:56 and Garahanna taking the 2:20 event. Best time posted 2:18. Edith P. won the 2:25 race in 2:27.
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Greenfield
Franklin County Society
Selina
Garahanna
Edith P
Races at Dover Feature Baldwin and Boy Wins
Dover New Hampshire September 19 John R. Baldwin won the 2:32 race in 2:241-4 and Allen Boy finished first in the 2:21 event with best time 2:201-4 on a racing program held today in Dover. The meet highlighted two front runners in closely contested sprints.
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Dover
N. H
John R. Baldwin
Allen Boy
Open Events at Natick Y M C A Games at Sunnyside Park
Natick Mass hosts grand open handicap athletic games by the Y M C A with amateur entries in yard dash 40 yard dash 88 yard run one mile run broad jump and high jump at Sunnyside Park on Saturday Oct 5 Prizes include the finest silverware in New England Entrance fee 50 cents per man with 2% cents extra per additional entry Entries close Monday Sept 30 to P A Mahan Natick Games sanctioned by N B H A A U Start time 2 20 PM.
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Natick
Sunnyside Park
Mass
New England
P. A. Mahan
Mary Demarais in Purported Cataleptic Trance at Lowell Home
In Lowell on Sept 19 Mary Demarais aged 16 has undergone repeated trance episodes described as catalepsy. The girl reports visions of her deceased uncle in purgatory during wake rituals for Monge St Denis. Physicians say she may recover but remain prone to similar episodes, with the family fearing a foretold calamity.
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Lowell
Louis Demarais
Davidson Street
Mary Demarais
Miss. Demarais
Monge St. Denis
Uade
Purgatory
Post
Duke William Corcoran to Host Waltham Benefit Races
Be rit William Corcoran the Duke of Waltham is cleared to hold a racing meet at Waltham on September 28 as a benefit event. Entries for Class A and B events are available at the track and Columbus Avenue stores.
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Duke of
Peter
Columbus Avenue
Kingston
Ont
Angus McLeod
Sarnia
A. E. McCall
Toronto
National Assembly
League
Archibald Willison
Albert Pope
George Sullivan
Quad Club
Messrs
Kerrison
Tarbell
Nashua
N. H
Pepperell
W. F. Heald
Waltham
E. A. McDuffee
J. C. Wettergreen
Burns W. Pierce
A. T. Fuller
al Cushman
John Bianchi
A. L. Bianchi
Guy W. Phillips
PF. J. McDuffee
A. C. Barnard
Malden Bicycle
A.C. C
Massachusetts Bicycle Club News
Walker
A. K
Massachusetts Bicycle Club
Lexington
Concord
Wright’s
B. W. McGlewen
Chestnut Hill
Jamaica Plain
Arlington
Belmont
Echo Bridge
Mattapan
Pleasant
Brockton
Emmets and Shamrocks to clash for $100 side title
From present indications it is expected that on Saturday afternoon September 28 one of the greatest football contests ever witnessed in or around Loston will take place on the Congress street grounds between the Emmets of Cheles and the Shamrocks of Worcester for 100 dollars a side and gate revenue, also for the championship of the ten.
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Loston
Congress Street
Emmets
Cheles
Shamrocks
Worcester
New York Ad Date Set for October 8 River Event
The notice sets October 8 as the date for a New York related advertisement regarding the Hudson River. Officials identify the event location and involved organizations, with details limited by the readable OCR. The record emphasizes the scheduled date and regional focus without adding extraneous data.
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New York
Cooper Wins Three Races at Pennsylvania Wheelmen Meet
In Reading on September 19, a crowd of 2500 watched the sixth annual Pennsylvania Wheelmen meet at the Berks Agricultural Society track. Top results include Thomas Cooper winning the half mile open in 1:08 and Tom Cooper taking the quarter mile open in 31 seconds. Fred Longhead and Arthur Ruth also posted strong times in various events.
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Reading
Penn
Pennsylvania
Berks Agricultural Society
Henry C. Thomson
Fred Longhead
Clase Thomas Cooper
Roy Dawson
Tom Cooper
Arthur A. Ruth
C. W. Krick
Tom Coop
T. D. Cabanne
Charles W. Krick
Madden Defeats Wise In Pool Tournament Battle
P Madden of New York defeated E Wise in the opening night of the pool tournament at Corcoran's rooms on Eliot street with a score of 198 to 16. Both players meet again tonight for another match.
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Madden
Wise
P. Madden
New York
E. ‘Wise
Corcoran
Eliot Street
Harvard Crew of 1897 Captains Prepare for Yale Game
Captain Brewer leads daily workouts as Harvard backs and forwards sharpen tackling, passing, and running drills. New backs Sullivan and Smith join the squad, with Jaffrey and Holt among the standout linemen and guards. Practice emphasizes dummy tackling and line play, while Yale plans stay undisclosed.
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Brewer
Yale
Harvard
Emmons
Sullivan
Smith
Riverview Academy
New York
J. J. Hayes
Springfield
Armstrong
C. Brewer
Fairchild
Arthur Brewer
Captain Brewer
George Gray
Lewis
Holt
Phillips Andover
J. Norton Shaw
Davis
Worcester High School
Jaffrey
Westminster School
Frank Shaw
Richardson
Scull
T. G. Stevenson
Haughton
Sargent
Hoague
Frenk Shaw
Whitback
Haliowell
Dobyns
Hayden
Wheeler
Jo- Jo
Hallowell
Groton
Tom Stevenson
Lathrop
A.brewer
James Barr Ames Doub
Cambridge
Maine
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