Orators Fielde d Magnificently But Are Beaten
Northampton defeats Bridgeport in a tight game at Newfield Park landing a 4 to 3 win. Key plays include Burns dash in the fourth and Yale’s center field defense. Pitching by Hess and timely hitting from Gibbs, Yale, and Miller fueled Northampton’s twelfth straight victory but Bridgeport fought hard with two hopeful threats late.
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Bridgeport
Kocher
Bridges
Golden
Burns
Hill
Miller
Plank Sinpter
Hess
Ith Hess
Hilt Eupe Grasser
Accop
Sweeney
Bunyan
Bolden
Purioin
Plank
Hilt
Jimmy
Gibbs
Fale
Ro Saree
Mason
Kilt
Ladd
Bannon
Robarge
Tony Pastor
Tony
Yale
Mike
Stein
Bill Yale
Minth
A. E
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Iden Pastor
Aerate Hilt
Sweeney Lett
Ni 'Ilagepore
Geport
Plicher
Gibbe
Westchester County
New York
Driscoll
George Bonhog
Madison Square Garden
Bonhog
Collins
Bellars
Colin
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Yonkers
John Hayes
Henry Cohn
Frank Riley
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Xavier A. C
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Conn
Galway Mens’ Club
Brooklyn A. C
Meylo Mens’ Club
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Mercury A. C
Connecticut
Electric Firemens
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Twenty-second Regiment
St. Gabriel's A. A
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Les
UL Henphe
Veneers A. A
Red Sox climb to second by sweeping Highlanders
In a busy AL wrap, Boston defeated New York twice to seize second place as Detroit fell to Chicago and Philadelphia beat Washington. Cleveland swept a doubleheader from St Louis while Holyoke and other locals posted results in regional leagues.
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Philadelphia
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St. Louis
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
P.C. Pittsburg
Incinnati
Brooklyn
Goff
Highlanders
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Detroits
White Sox
Athletics
Washington
Clevelands
Browns
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Cleveland
P.C
Cage
St. Lo
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Vic
Tigers
Giants keep clip in Philadelphia showcase
National League coverage notes the Giants maintaining momentum in a Philadelphia game, with Wilt Chamberlain referenced in the context of a sharp, decisive win. The report highlights a strong pitching and hitting performance leading to a clear early-season advantage.
Live Baseball Tidbits From Diverse Leagues
A crowded baseball brief covers player moves and rumors across several teams. George Bannen’s suspension chatter proves bunk while George Lesgiam starred against Northampton. Terry Rogers trains with a Bridgeport unit as scouts watch for a tryout. Waite’s sale to the Ponies for $2000 reshapes outfield depth. Swanson and Connor clashed in a Holyoke-Springfield tilt, drawing potential suspensions. Red Sox extend an eleven-game streak as Ed Walsh dominates. Altizer and Mullin notch key plays for the White Sox in a light batting showcase. The National Commission moves near Blackburn as fallout from recent shifts continues.
Industrial League Saturday Games Highlight Crane No. 1 and 2
The Industrial Beastie schedule for Saturday August 21 features M C versus raze Co Cranefield A B versus Singer Newfield at 2 00 and Crane No 1 versus Crane No 2 Newfield at 3 45 The Crane teams draw strong crowds as top players like Pitcher Ennis and White feature in key matchups Sherrin bolsters Gun with four hits and Marty O Connell achieves a rare perfect game mark as league officials push to replace the Yosts with Holmes Edwards or Locos The league convenes at the M C A to address withdrawal of the Yost team and debate cup honors for pitchers and infielder contenders
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Industrial Beastie
M.C
Raze Co
Cranefield
Singer
Newfield
Crane No
White
Twrice
Marty O’connell
Fleet
Liggins
Pat Boland
The
Brassies
Pete Foland
Boland
Pat
Ump
Holmes & Edwards Co
Locos
Yosts
Johnson Jeffries feud and ring clashes unfold
The report details Johnson and Jeffries betting tensions with a $5,000 stake and side bets tied to the October 12 match. It notes misstatements about posted funds, the manipulation by editors, and a dynastic boxing scene in San Francisco. Also covered are Dixie Kid’s knockout, Johnny Murphy’s terminal illness, and upcoming bantam bouts including Shor t therapeutic signs.
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Jack Johnson
Jim Jeffries
Johnson
Chicago
New York Evening Journal
Forrests
Sam Serger
Jeffries
New Yorker
New York Journal Ofice
Willie Britt
Ketchel
Bill Naughton
The
San Francisco Examiner
Naughton
James Jacksoni Jeffries
U I S Games Saturday Likely State’s Biggest Athletic Event
The United Irish Societies will stage a major sports and field day at Steeplechase Island next Saturday afternoon drawing thousands. About 5,000 seats will be available with police, music by Wheeler & Wilson band, and a strong entry list including Dan Ahearn, James Crowley, John Blanagan, Emelio Lunghi, W C Robbins, Ed Coyle, and Mike Driscoll among others from Irish American, Xavier and Mohawk clubs.
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United Irish
Wheeler & Wilson
Dan “Ahearn
James F. Crowley
John J. Blanagan
A. R. Kiviat
Italy
Lunghi
Dorando
H. A. Wilson
Sheppard
London
Bridgeport
Driscoll
Les
Promoter Denies Involvement In Johnson Jeffries Offer
The article notes Tom McCarey denied any knowledge of a supposed $62,000 bid for the Johnson Jeffries matchup. He states no offer was made and he hasn’t taken any action yet. He questions why Berger named him in the matter and reiterates his lack of involvement.
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Tom McCarey
Los Angeles
Chicago
McCarey
Berger
South Ends Claim City Title Over Newfields In Debate
A letter to the editor argues the South Ends deserve the city championship over Newfields. It notes multiple wins against Bridgeport teams including West Ends St Josephs North Ends and Orioles, contrasts scores with Newfields, claims stronger lineups and batted by Carter Lucia Lig gins and White, and recalls past refusals for rematches and a 1909 Bridgeport result.
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Farmer
Newfields
Bridgeport
West Ends
St Joseph's
North Ends
Orioles
St. Joseph’s
Newfelds
Dunbar
Denis Kelly
Lincoln
Thiy
P. S
Carter
Lucia
Liggins
White
Mike Donlin Joins Legitimate Stage with Mabel Donlin
Special from United Press. New York August 19. Mike Donlin spurns vaudeville for legitimate theatre. He will appear with his wife Mabel as an appendage to her new play, set to be produced in October, with Mike chosen as her partner.
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United Press
New York
Mike Donlin
Mike
Mabel
Fire Picket Boats Used by Strikers
Five picket boats seized by strikers at Pressed Steel Car Works in Pittsburg sit on the Ohio River ready to spread the alarm as new workers are seen entering the shops. The action signals intensified labor pressure and potential wake of strike activity in the plant area.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car
Ohio River
Rioting Follows Steel Strike With Car Blockades
Wild unrest erupts as street cars are halted and alleged strike breakers are dragged to strikers headquarters. Bricks fly, a woman is struck, revolvers fire, and a new cohort in the shops deserts, amid rumors of work orders on a railroad.
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Orville and Kate Arrive in Berlin
Orville Wright and his sister Katherine landed in Berlin from London and checked into the Prince's apartments at the citys leading hotel. The arrival drew strong press attention as Wright kept his quiet bearing and hoped Emperor William would witness his flights next Wednesday. The Kaiser's planned attendance signals strong aviation interest in Germany as Wright seeks to test a motor and aim for a 24 hour flight, possibly breaking the Mourmelon record set by Roger Sam. Wright plans to use a Wright aircraft built under licence by a French factory.
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United Press
Berlin
Orville Wright
Katherine
London
Wright
William
Kaiser
Germany
New York
England
Mourmelon
Roger Sami
Thaw Denied Privileges at Matteawan
Special from United Press reports that Harry K Thaw is returned to Matteawan under standard treatment for inmates, denied privileges and separated from tuberculosis patients as he requested. Justice Mills noted no special orders to grant exceptions, while Thaw claimed he is being sent to prison for life by one man amid renewed confinement and routine for the insane.
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United Press
Fishkill Landing
Harry K. Thaw
Matteaw
Baker
Justice Mills
Thaw
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Swanson
Connor
Tracy
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Whalers
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Whi Sox
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