Rube Schauer Debuts For New York Giants In Hoboken Exhibition
Rube Schauer, McGraw's 12000 recruit, appeared in the box for the first time with the Giants in a box work exhibition in Hoboken. The New York Nationals blanked the Hoboken team 2 to 0 as Fred Schupp joined in, combining to limit seven hits while the Giants rang up six hits off Hoboken’s Hohman.
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Giant Regalia
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Fred Schupp
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Hohman
National League Scores From Yesterday and Saturday
Yesterday results include Pittsburgh 13 over Philadelphia 8 and Cleveland 4 over New York 0. Saturday games saw Detroit 8 New York 1 and New York 4 Detroit 2 along with Chicago 7 Philadelphia 4 and Boston 4 Cleveland 3 with Washington and St. Louis also listed.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Washington
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Baltimore
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Buffalo
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Hartford
New London
New Haven
Springfield
Waterbury
Rain Postpones Montreal Newark IL Game
Yesterday's results note Montreal Newark game postponed by rain. Saturday results list Jersey City in Toronto Baltimore in Buffalo and Newark in Rochester twice. Today’s schedule shows those matchups continuing in the International League with several games to be played.
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Eastern Association Saturdays Results Summary
Bridgeport beat Hartford 5 to 4 in Bridgeport. Hartford defeated Bridgeport 8 to 5 in Hartford. New Haven won 7 to 2 against Pittsfield. New London triumphed 3 to 2 over Waterbury. Springfield hosted Meriden 4 to 3. Bridgeport played in New Haven while Hartford competed in Springfield.
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Pittsfield
New London
Waterbury
Springfield
Meriden
Sfteriden
Bennington
Thompsonville
Freddie Welsh Hopes Dented by Hoodoo and Injury
Freddie Welsh, Britain’s lightweight champion, faces a world title setback as injuries from a street fight force cancellation of his planned Labor Day match with Ritchie in Vancouver. The double misfortune echoes a prior title bout thwarted by illness to Ad Wolgast, fueling debate over Welsh’s chances to win the world crown.
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Freddie Welsh
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Ad Wolcast
Ritchie
Vancouver
Packey McFarland
Johnsons Music Hall Engagements Postponed in London
London authorities suspended Jack Johnsons music hall dates amid broad resentment and threats of trouble. The postponement is seen as permanent, with licensing officials opposing the Americans boxing champion's performances on the London stage.
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London
Jack" Johnson
Palzer Eyes Gunboat Smith Soon in Possible Coast Bout
Tom O Rourke manager of Aly Palzer the White Hope said Palzer will meet Gunboat Smith in New York or on the Coast if Smith defeats Frank Moran. Palzer is set to face Moran in a ten round fight at the St Nicholas Rink early next month. Palzer has not fought since his clash with Luther McCarty in Los Angeles.
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Tom O'Rourke
Aly Palzer
Smith
Palzer
New York
Frank Moran
Moran
St. Nicholas Rink
Luther McCarty
Los Angeles
Veteran Joe Lake Sent Back to Minors in Detroit
In Detroit on August 2, the Detroit American League club announced veteran pitcher Joe Lake was released to Minneapolis along with catcher Ron Deau as part payment for pitcher Comstock. Lake last appeared in the majors Saturday, lasting two innings against New York.
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Cubs Refuse 10 Play With Black Player in Exhibition
In Schenectady on August 25 the Chicago Cubs strike halted a 5 to 0 defeat of Rutland after Wickware, a Black Mohawk Giants pitcher, was recruited by Rutland. Cubs refused to play while Wickware and his Giants uniform remained on the field. Smoke Stack and Earl Moore limited Rutland to six safe hits.
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Earl Moore
Amateur Football Seeks Pequot Jrs Meeting Tonight
Last year Pequot Jrs football players are summoned to a gathering this evening on Olive and Pequonnock streets. A list of named players is provided for attendance and notice. The Lakeviews plan another bid for 1913 football, reporting for practice Tuesday at Hallett and Shelton streets. Also a tip on preparing new ironware by boiling and using potato parings to condition it, with housekeeper aid noted.
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Olive
Pequonnock
Pond
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Clancy
O'Neil
Kiernan
Slyater
Maggorie
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Rowe
Camerford
Kundest
W. Nolan
Goodman
Goodwin
Rooney
Dooley
Bentz
Callahan
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Hallett and
Shelton Streets
16 Dollar Custom Suit Sale by Lyford Brothers
Lyford Brothers promote a $16 custom suit sale at their East Side shop. The event runs this week with tailored fittings and fabric options, inviting locals to visit the storefront for personalized measurements and single-price suits.
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Lyford Brothers
Pirates Defeat Crossmen In Bridgeport Exhibition
Honus Wagner led Pittsburgh past Bridgeport Crossmen 7 to 4 at Newfield Park yesterday in front of about 5,500. Wagner and eight Pirates in uniform provided the offense, with Hyatt, Wilson, Carey and Mitchell delivering key hits as Cooper started for the Crossmen. Russell and Gervais led the Crossmen in scoring, while Stow and Bowman contributed for the locals.
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Clarke
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Marty O'Toole
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Sereon
Byrne
Philadelphia
Max Carey
Mike Mitchell
Cincinnati
Cubs
Chief Wilson
Sith
Ores
Gervais
Hyatt
Wilson
Russell
Stow
Bowman
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Monahan
McGamwell
BarnaamTy
Pittsburg
Pittsburgh Bridgeport Baseball Summary
Two base hits by Wagner Hyatt Wilson Mitchell Kelly Carey Hallman Batch Russell. Bowman's sacrifice, Carey stolen bases. Double plays Viox to Hyatt Voix to Wagner to Hyatt Boultes to Bowman to Russell. Pittsburgh 8 Bridgeport 7. Cooper 2 walks Gervais 5 walks. Cooper 3 strikeouts Gervais 2. Time 1 35. Umpires Lanigan McPartlin. Attendance 6500.
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Butler
Carey
Waener
Hyatt
Wilson
Mitchell
Kelley
C. . Cooper
Pware
Bridgeport
Ab. R
A. E
Stow
Aee
Bowman
Haliman
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Russell
Monahan
Silzer
Gervais
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Kelly
Hallman
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Voix
Boultes
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McPartlin
Planning new league to injure Federal baseball move
John Powers, former Federal league president, plans a sanctioned new league to challenge the Federal league. He set out to recruit support across 10 cities, claiming backing from elements in the National and American leagues. Despite last season's collapse, he aims to head a third major league this year and will return in fall to appoint a successor.
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Chicago
John Powers
Powers
Bridgeport Club Sees Slim Profit Amid Season Prospects
Bridgeport baseball club expected a small season profit after a rough midseason. Two big league exhibition games boosted finances to near $2,000 for Bridgeport’s share, with strong road attendance in Pittsfield and Hartford. Weather and upcoming games could still wipe gains. 5,200 paid at Newfield yesterday amid some juvenile entry. Boston and Hartford ties loom as plans include a September 7 big league game. Pitcher Smith of Pittsfield noted for beating Hartford, while Smith received a pipe from Zeller after a prior win.
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Wagner
Bridgeport
Crossmen
Pittsfield
Hartford
Bob Stow
Freeman
Newfield
Clarkin
Smith
New Haven
Zeller
Lower
Springfield
Runs Made Last Week With Monday's Games
Week of play featured several teams posting notable runs and offensive surges. Monday matchups highlighted key performances by top hitters and bullpen arms, shaping early standings and momentum for upcoming fixtures.
Hawker Tries for 25000 Dollar Coastal Flight Prize
Airman Harry G. Hawker begins a 1600 mile hydroplane crossing from Southampton toward Netley with a 72 hour limit and a $25000 prize. He hits Rams Gate at 8:10 after 144 miles in 160 minutes, reaches Yarmouth at 10:40 covering 96 miles in 89 minutes, and resumes toward Scarborough after a lunch break as spectators cheer.
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Scarborough
Bryan's Favorite Beverage at the Atlantic Pharmacy
At the Atlantic Pharmacy manager W L Colegrove displays Schuhle grape juice in a show window. A pint bottle appears suspended by a chain with a continuous stream flowing from its mouth into a drain. Locals wager on the trick while Colegrove notes strong demand from Bryan grape juice stories.
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Atlantic Pharmacy
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Betting Scandal In Government Depts
Washington reports evidence shows betting on horse Traces reached beyond clerks to high officials. Six bookmakers arrested in the navy yard outline a ring of gamblers with up to half a million dollars in resources. Investigators say officials bet through subordinates, complicating arrests.
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Washington
Navy’ Yard
Pugilistic Annals: Fitzsimmons Stops Sharkey in 2nd Round
Summary of old boxing notes cites 1900 Fitzsimmons halting Sharkey at Coney Island in two rounds after a prior disputed win over Ruby Robertson. Mentions Sharkey’s later life in New York and other bouts including Burns Squires in 1908 and Langford over Ross in 1911. Also notes Andrew J. Corbett of Hub Clothing Co. taking a two week vacation to Westboro, Massachusetts and Boston area.
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Ruby Roberton
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Tony Ross
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Boston
Pick M Loughlin to Retain Title in Newport Semi finals
McLaughlin the defending champion from San Francisco faces Williams and Johnson with Niles from Boston in the Newport all comers national championship semi finals. Three of the four semifinalists played in England for Davis Cup and the match promises to test top American talent.
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R. L- Maurice E. McLaughlin
San Francisco
R. Norris Williams
Wallace F Johnson
Philadelphia
Nathaniel W. Niles
Boston
McLaughlin
Williams
Johnson
Niles
America
England
Sharapionstty McLouasslin
Willams
McLoughlin
Lim
Davie Dup
Idjiamt
Uhrson
Hughie Mehegan The Australian Lightweight Tomorrow
Hughie Mehegan the Australian lightweight born August 26 1886 in Melbourne reaches twenty seven tomorrow a milestone in boxing years. Once hailed as a coming world champion he battled Matt Wells in a close decision with 17000 fans in attendance amid a career of wins losses and defeats across London Sydney and Melbourne including notable foes such as Wells Bronson Armstrong and Crabby.
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Hughie
Melbourne
Mehegan
Matt Wells
Wells
Hughiee
London
Australia
Ells
Frank Thorn
Arthur Douglas
Rudie Anholz
Johnny Thompson
Ray Bronson
Indiana
Jim Armstrong
Charley Griffin
Frank Picato
Jimmy Crabby
Freddie Welsh
Pirates trade Camnitz and Byrne for Dolan and cash
In a surprising move Pittsburgh ships veteran pitcher Howard Camnitz and catcher Bobby Byrne to Philadelphia for infielders Carey Dolan and cash considerations. Dolan, formerly with the New York Yankees, joins a Pirates squad eager to reshuffle its infield. Byrne, a steady third baseman, departs amid questions of team chemistry and Dolan’s impact targets.
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Pred Clarke
Pitburgh Pirates
Howard Camnitz
Bobby Fyrne
Fusminnan
Buccaneers
Phillie
Camnitz
Uch
Pirates
Mathewson
Grente
Howard
Bobby
Smith
Zimmerman
Stefer
MrDonald
Sharkey and Fitzsimmons Feud Remembered in Old Fight Tale
A long past clash between Tom Sharkey and James Fitzsimmons is recalled amid details of their Coney Island fight and later incidents. The piece traces themes of rivalry, reputations, and lingering bitterness, noting Sharkey's New York goods emporium and Fitzsimmons’ farming life, plus a cited 1896 bout and a later confrontation involving a Newsboy and a challenger named Yellow.
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