Washburn Beaten at Meadow Club Tennis Meet
At the Meadow Tilab courts in Southampton the lawn tennis tournament continued with William J. Clothier defeating William Qf. Johnston in a tight three set match 7-6 8-6 after a earlier win over Robert LeRoy 6-4. Behr defeated Watson M. Washburn Harvard 4-6 6-3 6-3 in a match noted for Behr’s net play and speed.
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NO MORNING PRACTICE KEEPS NEWARK FRESH
Newark report attributes team success to not training in morning sessions. Manager Harry Smith argues morning workouts sap pepper and energy, citing players' need for rest and strength during late innings. He praises a relaxed routine, noting injuries have spared them from major slumps while capable substitutes stay ready.
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Racing Yachts Sail 300 Miles in Cruising Trim
Mass Aug 14 The racing yachts drifted in from sea under gray morning skies as planning for the final run back continued. The fleet had enjoyed clear weather though winds were light at times, with most races for cups postponed. The cruising division covered 226 miles, while several 50 footers and sloops provided top sport in Massachusetts Bay from New London to Newport. The schooner division lists Irénta, Muriel, Katrina, Miladi, Verona and Dervish, with Sea Fox as flagship and Enchantress, Constellation, Bavarona, Adres and Constance among large schooners in cruising.
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Constellation
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Constance
Timely Clouting By Cross Cohorts Beats New London
Bridgeport edges New London 4 to 2 as cross cohorts claim victory amid a packed scene. Narratives swirl around McCann, Connery, Steve Boucher and Noah Webster in a playful sports reportage style.
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Wagner
Gene McCann
Bridgeport
Tom Connery
Steve Boucher
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Noah Webster
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Heinie
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Irelan
Monte Cross
Stow
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Jake Boultes
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Bowman
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Batch
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Milch
Mike Doherty
Newfield
Spencer
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Sugden on scouting and the big league hunt
Detroit Americans scout Joe Sugden reflects on the illogical nature of scouting baseball talent. He notes the challenge of judging pitchers against tough lineups and the lure of quick impressions, explaining how many touted players fail to reach stardom despite early success.
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Detroit Americans
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Nevin
Detroit
Chinese Boxer Defeats Irish Boxer in New York Bout
Ah Chung, a Boston resident representing the Flowery Kingdom, defeated Paddy McCarty at St. Nicholas A C in Queensberry action. McCarty quit in the sixth after a solid jaw hit. In a separate main bout, Navy rep Jack Keating floored Soldier Bachus in two minutes of round two, with Roche counting the stoppage as the Soldier failed to rise.
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Paddy McCarty
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Navy
Keating
Roche
Major Leaguers After Dug Smith
Meriden Dast ern association pitcher Dug Smith draws scouts from Indianapolis and St Louis as potential big league talent. He previously had a Red Sox tryout in high school, then played in Lowell before being purchased by Ower Whalen. Smith, 8–5 this season as a reliable twirler, may rise to bigger leagues next year. Whalen also releases Red Waller due to health, with plans for a Denver trip.
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Indianapolis
American Association
Springfield
Tom Connery
Hartford
St. Louis Cardinals
Boston Red Sox
Millers
Donovan
Lowell
Ower Whalen
Whalen
Red” Waller
Denver
Bom Bardier Wells Likely to Come Back
Boxing author T S Andrews discusses a planned national boxing booking agency led by Wilbur Stuart of Columbus Ohio with partners in New York and St Louis The scheme aims to match boxers for clubs and promoters nationwide reducing middlemen While optimism remains for British heavyweight champion Bombardier Wells the tall fighter 6 4 186 with a weak stomach faces stamina questions and recent stoppage losses yet a return bid and future wins against white hopes are possible
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Ohio
New York
St. Louis
Bombardier Wells
Jim Corbett
Bomby
Georges Carpentier
Benny Kauff Likely to Be Sold to Sacramento
Hartford club owner Clarkin offers Benny Kauff to Sacramento of the Pacific Coast league for 1500, hoping to secure cash before a draft. He prefers this amount, $300 above draft price, as he fears Kauff may be drafted by major league clubs.
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Mike Donlin Released by Philadelphia Club
Mike Donlin former Giants star and Polo Grounds hero was released unconditionally by the Philadelphia National League club after refusing to report. Traded from McGraw to Boston then Pittsburgh before a later move to Philadelphia, he spent the season in semi professional play on Long Island with revived chatter he may rejoin a major league club.
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Charlie Dooin
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McGraw
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Pittsburgh
Turkey
Quaker City
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Gotham
Donkto
Cuban Catcher Gonzalez Stands Out Despite Language Gap
Cincinnati August 24 Bill Sweeney of the Boston Braves praises Gonzalez the young Cuban catcher for his backstopping and throwing while noting his inability to speak English limits him in a major league club. He suggests teaching him English during the off season to make him a ready first catcher in spring.
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Archer
Pugilistic Notes From 1912 Draw and Fights
In 1912 Gunboat Smith drew ten rounds with Porky Flynn in New York while Smith’s prospects as a white hope faded after earlier wins over Bom Bardier Wells and Jess Willard. The text notes Smith as Edward Eckblad born in Philadelphia, raised on a Minnesota farm, and beginning service in the United States Navy. It also mentions Jim Jeffries knocking out Jim Corbett in 1908 and Matty Baldwin stopping Amby McGarry in New York. The piece comments on box car transport hardships among hoboes and then advertises shirt and straw hat sale details from Lyford Brothers on the East Side and West End.
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Porky Flynn
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Porky
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Bombardier Wells
Jess Willard
Smith
Edward Eckblad
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Yankees to Get Dick Egan of Reds
Pittsburgh reports before the Cincinnati Nationals left town that waivers were asked on Suggs Sheckard Egan and Bates, veterans of the team. Unofficially authenticated word says deals are being considered and will be officially announced after conclusion. All clubs in the National League have waived on Bates and Pigar.
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Ta Hgan
Witte
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National League Games Today Readout
National League schedule features St. Louis at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Philadelphia, and Chicago at Boston with two games listed for each pairing.
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American League Yesterday and Today Games
Yesterday's results noted across the American League with games scheduled for today. Matchups include New York versus Chicago Philadelphia facing Cleveland Boston against St Louis and Washington playing Detroit.
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International League Day Results From New Haven and Nearby Cities
In the International League Day results New Haven beat Hartford 12 to 5 while Springfield triumphed 3 to 4 over Pittsfield. Waterbury edged Meriden 5 to 2 and New London faced Bridgeport with a 2 game tally. Matches included New Haven in Hartford and Waterbury in Meriden.
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