Boston Americans Second in League Amid Profit and Pride
The first American League season in Boston ends with a second place finish and strong profits. James J. Collins shines as a top player, while manager Gavin earns praise for steady leadership. Somers plans upgrades including potential outfield additions Kip Selbach and Beckley for 1902.
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Boston
Gavin
Bomeérs
Boston National Club
James J. Collins
Clark Griffith
Chicago
John McGraw
Baltimore
Johnson
Old Brotherhood
American Association
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Mound
Somers
New York
Kip
Selbach
Stahl
Freeman
Beckley
Cincinnati
Huntington Avenue
Joseph A. Gavin
Collins Club
Soden
Selee
Hanlon
Buckenberger
Sim
Das
Chicago Last Chance Builds to Big Boston Clash
A decisive game pits Chicago against Boston in the American League. The matchup promises crucial standings impact as both teams seek a late-season swing.
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Boston
Chicago
Boston Team Aims to Win Behind Nixey Callahan Pitch
At Huntington Avenue grounds the champions prepare for a Boston game starting 8 o clock. Nixey Callahan will pitch to attempt the unachieved win. Gy Young planned to leave town but stayed to pitch for Boston. Proceeds go to the players.
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Huntington Avenue Grounds
Boston
GAMES TODAY NATIONAL LEAGUE MATCHUPS
National League teams square off across the schedule with Boston visiting Pittsburgh, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cincinnati, and Brooklyn at Chicago in a day of key games.
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National
Boston
Pittsburg
New York
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Chicago
St Louis Wins Doubleheader Versus New York in 16 000 Crowd
In St Louis on Sept 29 the local team won both games against New York before 16 000 fans. First game ended 9 to 4 with St Louis rallying for six earned runs and 15 hits, powered by Kru ger and Burkett. Second game 3 to 2 a tight contest as St Louis aged 2 runs on strong hitting. Umpire Dwyer called both games.
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Brooklyn Ceeseseres
Cincinnati
PITTS
New York
Lou
ST. Louis
Powell
Schriver
Magee
Warner
Kruger
Heidrick
Burkett
Richardson
Ryan
Dwyer
Yerkes
Taylor
Jones
Shhriver
Davis
Cincinnati Takes Doubleheader Against Pittsburg
Cincinnati wins both ends of a doubleheader defeating Pittsburg 2-1 in the opener and 2-1 in the nightcap. Hahn Bergen Leever Zimmer and Swormsted Hurley Tannehill Zim mer led batteries with pitchers Nash and Brown behind the plate. Attendance reached 7 386 as Magoon Wagner Beckley Buckley Clark and Bay produced key hits.
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Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Ebva Wee
Hahn
Bergen
Leever
Zimmer
Magoon
Wagner
Beckley
O’brien
Nash
Brown
Swarmsted
Hurley
Tannehill
Clark
Buckley
Swormsted
Brooklyn Hands Chicago 4 Run Loss in Second
Brooklyn falls 4 to 1 as Chicago bats late with two triples and two singles after opening two men retired. Sheckard and McGuire hit three base hits as Brooklyn errors and fielding ease up. Attendance 2600 with T Hughes and J Hughes on the mound.
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Brooklyn
Chicago
J. Hughes
McGuire
Hughes
Kling
Sheckard
bhit—Raymer
Green
Dolan
Gochnaur
T. Hughes
Raymer
Pittsburg poised to capture pennant as league pivots
The article traces NL pennant history back to 1890 noting shifts among Brooklyn Boston Baltimore and Pittsburgh. Patay Donovan warns St Louis would be wrecked if Wallace leaves. Donovan reports offers from the American League. President Postal says Washington earned $9000 this year. Brooklyn edges Philadelphia in likely second place as Hanlon claims extra weeks would yield a pennant.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Patay
Donovan
Wallace
St. Louis
Postal
Washington
Philadelphia
Hanlon
National Roller Polo League Organized At Clark's Hotel
A meeting at Clark's Hotel organized the National Roller Polo League with teams from Portland Lewiston Manchester Salem Plymouth and Lawrence. Fred Doe will run Lewiston Tom Cotter Manchester Billy Parsons Salem and Lawrence with Harlow family owning Plymouth. Season runs Nov 6 to mid March. Brockton may join and keep Southeastern League ties alongside Weymouth Clinton and Hudson.
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Clark’s Hotel
Portland
Lewiston
Manchester
Salem
Plymouth
Lawrence
Fred Doe
Tom’’ Cotter
Billy” Parsons
Jimmy’ Canavan
Messrs
Harlow
Brockton
Parsons
East Weymouth
South Weymouth
South Framingham
Clinton and
Hudson
Nationals Have A Bad Week Americans Do Better
Nationals win two of six games last week while six remain in the season. Hamilton leads hitting above .300 though Demontreville slumps. Carney shows promise among new players. Rickert averages .164 and may miss an outfield spot. Lush needs more play. Boston Americans win all games except Detroit. Freeman Collins Shreck and Parent top the .300 class. Cy Young leads in batting and victories.
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Nationals
Snturn
Hamilton
Demontreville
Carney
Rickert
Soden
Lush
Boston Americans
Gamers
Freeman
Collins
Ferris
Cy” ‘Young
New Century League Bowls Open Next Thursday
The New Century League starts next Thursday with Boylston Juniors at Roslindale and Hyde Park at Webster. Norwood and Murray & Irwin Independents join, with a double season from Oct 3 to Apr 17 and April 22 finals for the champions.
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Century League
Boylston
Roslindale
Hyde Park
Webster
Dedham
South Boston
Norwood
Murray & Irwin Independents
Webster, Murray & Irwin
Murray & Irwin's
Murray & Irwin
Boylston Juniors
Murray & Irwn
Boyston Juniors
Gardner Walcott bout stirs boxing heat in California
Boxing writer notes the Walcott Gardner fight was a rough heated affair with Gardner hampered by a hand injury. O Rourke outmaneuvered Gardner for the verdict and purse, while Gardner claims foul play and referee bias. The piece cites telegrams from Boston and mentions Boston sports writers and a fund for Professor Connolly.
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Gardner
Kid Carter
Tom O'Rourke
Billy
Boston
George
Alec Greggains
Welch
O'Rourke
Jack Curley
Curley
Chicago
Professor Connolly
Royal
Tommy Boles
Bill Daly
Larry Kennedy
Tom Rice
Mose_ Hanlon
Rae
Joe Woodman
Billy Hogarty
Ton Higham
Denny Murphy
Pat Sheehan
Denny Kelliher
Tom Early
Jack Keenan
Patsey Sheppard
Will LeClair
Matty Matthews
Faddie Kennedy
Pittsburg
Post
Smerry
John L. Sullivan
Billy Smith
George Gardner
James Murphy
Young McDonough
Tom
Coupe
B. H. Benton
Rob Roy
Deluge Spoiled Double Century Pace in Boston Ride
The Massachusetts Century Road Club of America opened its annual double century from Copley Square at 8 pm. Riders faced rain and mud on the Providence leg, then a downpour back to Boston. two riders pushed on to a 200 mile return. The event drew riders from Lowell and other towns, with Misses Knowlton prominent in cheering. Next start from Copley Square planned for next Saturday, with updated tags for entrants.
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Copley Square
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Huntington Avenue
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Hummtington Avenue
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Boston
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Sadie
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Fall River
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Lynn
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Hannigan
H. M. Gordon
Emery Soule
W. A. Farrington
T. Brown
W. C. Vasselin
A. Duncan
M. Miller
M. Cookson
W. Ball
W. J. Douglas
J. J. Bukowski
Frank Haines
F. W. Morash
H. D. Steadman
C. H. Fuller
A.D. Brochu
W. E. Newhall
J. W. Keller
Parker, Pastene
A. D. Bridge
L. Tobey
A. Wilson
J. Gavagno
H. H. Scott
T. Young
P. Odell
R. Clarke
R. A. Lawson
R. Urquhart
W. H. Ashton
F. C. Ashton
L. Coupel
W. Oxner
F. P. Watson
C. H. Chick
John Dahl
John McDonna
Sweet
Ss. K. Billings
H. McNutt
D. McAulet
Sadie Knowlton
Margaret Knowlton
W. A. Brand
H. D. Beardsley
S. Porter
W. M. Bishop
A. W. Blumerth
George H. Kettell
J. P. Scan
Four Experts Predict Close Columbia Shamrock II Race
New York experts Haff Cox Whitney and Spears assess the Columbia Shamrock II cup race sailed yesterday. They praise Shamrock II for windward speed and Sycamore’s helm, while noting Columbia remains the faster all around and predicting an equally thrilling future series under changing wind conditions.
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New York
New York Yacht Club Scene Shows Lipton Visit After Race
Sir Thomas Lipton and party boarded the revenue cutter Gresham after inspecting the Erin and later visited the America and Erin. Lipton said the Gresham damage was trifling and that the Shamrock should fare better with a strong breeze in the next race.
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Columbia
Park City
Shamrock
Puerto Rico
Charlie Barr
Sycamore
Gresham
Erin
Thomas Lipton
George L. Watson
Jameson
Duke of Alba
Dr. Mackay
Commodore Hillyard
Robert Ure
Captain Walker
Thomas
Walker
Horan Performs Record Swim in Shirley Gut
Henry Horan drew a large crowd at Shirley Point to witness two feats. He swam from the Point to Deer Island in five minutes and back in two, then crossed the Gut with his hands tied in five minutes, finishing strong despite a midstream tussle. He plans another event, possibly next Sunday, tackling the channel with legs tied.
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Henry
Horan
Shirley Gut
Deer Island
M. P. Hines
Joseph Doyle
Mr. Horan
Royal Yachts Discarded as Relics of Victoria Era
London dispatch reports the Elfin, the smallest royal yacht, to be broken up after nearly fifty years as a Queen Victoria despatch boat. The fate of the Victoria and Albert is uncertain, with speculation it may become a hulk for her successor.
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Queen Victoria
London
Victoria and Albert
Atlantic Social Club to Hold Dances This Winter
Members of the Atlantic Social Club of the North End plan dances for the coming winter season. Club officers include James E. Maguire president William E Leonard vice president Hugh McManus financial secretary and directors Martin J Clougherty Charles Callahan Edward O'Brien Michael O'Donnell William Atkins and Charles Dammenberg.
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Atlantic Social
CLU& Dances
Atlantic Social Club
North End
James E. Maguire
William BE. Leonard
Hugh McManus
Martin J. Clougherty
Charles Callahan
Edward O’brien
Ichael O’donnell
William Atkins
Charles Dammenberg
Travel specials for Pan-American exposition tours
Individual and independent trips offered to the Pan American Exposition with routes by Hudson River Niagara Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence Montreal and other points. Tickets cover transportation only at low rates by attractive routes. Circulars from Simmons and Marsters agents 290 Washington Street Boston.
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Jagara Falls
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Quebec
White Mountains
Simmons & Marsters
Washington Street
Boston
Britishers Hopeful Lipton Sycamore and Wringe Speak
New York Sept 29 British contenders Lipton Morgan Barr and Sycamore Wringe voiced strong hopes after Saturdays race. Lipton said Shamrock would win with wind and asserted no doubt remains. Wringe predicted victory if a steady 10 to 12 knot breeze persists. Morgan warned weather could alter results. Barr avoided forecasts while Sycamore remained un discouraged.
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Lipton
Sycamore
Wringe
Morgan
Barr
New York
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
E. D. Morgan
Columbia
Shamrock II
Admirers Tout Columbia and Shamrock II In Yachting Feud
Clyde yachtsmen praise the Columbia as a superb boat and note its closeness to the Shamrock II on the windward leg. They say the Shamrock II must beat the Columbia by under three minutes on the windward turn to win and remark on the challenger’s expected advantage in the triangular reaching course.
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Glasgow
Clyde
Champion Jimmy Michael Wins U5 Mile at Vailsburg Track
In New Jersey the match race between Jimmy Michael and Floyd McFarland concluded with Michael winning. He also broke the world motor bicycle record, clocking a one mile in 1 minute 5 seconds on a fast track, beating Butler’s Buffalo mark by 7.15 seconds. Additional events included Michael winning two heat races in a motor-paced five-mile match and other sprint and handicap races won by Fenn, Bert Jonahpton, and John Fisher.
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New York
Vailsburg
N. J
Jimmy” Michael
Floyd McFarland
Michael
G. R. Butler
Buffalo
F. A. McFarland
Fenn
Waterbury
Tufts Men Celebrate First Win Over Wesleyan Since 1892
Tufts College football team arrived at College Hill after defeating Wesleyan for the first time since 1892 in the season opener. Students gathered, built a bonfire on the reservoir hill, and cheered the players and coach. Freshman Clement from Auburn, Me., who scored the game winner, was honored but did not join the crowd at first.
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Medford
Tufts
College Hill
Middletown
Conn
Wesleyan
Clement
Auburn
Interscholastic League Welcomes New Football Members
The Interscholastic League meeting reports strong growth and three new members Malden High Cambridge High join the senior league while Thayer Academy stocks the junior league Dorchester High earns a test against Dorchester A A as Roxbury Hatch and Roxbury Latin arrange a three game series Louis Mettling of West Roxbury High leads a fast team with confidence for a winning season.
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Malden High
Cambridge High
Malden
Cambridge Latin
Thayer Academy of
Braintree
Thayer
Boston
Boston Latin School
Groton
Riley
Withervy
Dorchester High
Dorchester A. A
Dorchester
Roxbury Hatch
Roxbury Latin
Louis Mettling
West Roxbury
Mettling
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