Gilhooley Traded to Chance's Team in Major League Push
Farrell continues to assemble players for Frank Chance's New York team in the American League. He paid 5500 in money and sent pitcher George McConnell to Montreal's Litzenhein for Gilhooley, the Royals' star fielder, who will join Chance at the Polo Grounds tomorrow. The sale deadline for minor league players ended last evening. Litzenhein also traded Royals catcher Burns to Philadelphia for Howley and two later picks.
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Frank Chance
New York
Monthey
George McConnell
Litcenhein
Montreal Club
Gilhooley
Royals
Litchten ‘Hein
Dooin
Farrell
Litchtenhein
Polo Grounds
Luehtenhein
Burns
Philadelphia
Howley
National League scores and upcoming games listed
In the National League standings New York over New York with Chicago six to Brook Philadelphia six St Louis five Pittsburgh three Boston zero. Games today include Cincinnati in New York and St Louis in Philadelphia. Two games scheduled today.
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St. Tats
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Boston
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Philadelphia
International League Yesterday's Results Report
Yesterday's results show Toronto 17 Jersey City 7 Rochester 13 Newark 6 Buffalo 20 Baltimore 4 Montreal Providence game postponed due to wet grounds. Other scores Bridgeport 3 New Haven 0 Hartford 7 Waterbury 6 Springfield 4 New London 1 12 innings. matchups listed for upcoming games. Postmaster Antoine Deloria speaks for kidney and bladder irregularities, touts Foley Kidney Pills and mentions his father and neighbors were cured.
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Blossom Blum Delivers One-Hit Victory Over New Haven
Bridgeport pitcher Blossom Blum tossed a dominant one hit game against New Haven at Savin Rock, propelling Bridgeport to a 3 0 win while Sherwood and Hallman provided key hits. The report also notes Tom Connery as a possible Bridgeport manager next season and mentions Cabrera’s illness and other local sports notes from the day.
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Savin Rock
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America
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the Prairie
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Hopper
Springfield
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Bowman
Bill Jensen
Bridge- Port
Waener
Tom Connery
Hartford
St. Louis Nationals
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Ae Stow
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C. Silzer
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Msises
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Pepe
Tees
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Ec Ae
Kerr
Ag Miller
Nagle
Jensen
DeMott
Ee-Ae
Boultes
Miller
Barry
Leach Cross Plans Vancouver Stop to See Ritchie Fight
Los Angeles dispatch reports Leach Cross and his entourage including Mrs. Wallach-Cross and Sam Cross head to Vancouver to see lightweight champion Willie Ritchie box on Labor Day. The party aims to lure Ritchie or Rivers for a Thanksgiving bout as promoter Tom McCarey delays shows until September 16.
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Louis Wallach-Cross
Baby Wallach
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Ritchie
Leach
Rivers
Tom McCarey
Phil Cross
Philli
Jess Willard Cleared of Blame in Vernon Arena Fight
In Los Angeles on August 27 the coroner jury ruled John Young's death was unintentional, caused by a brain contusion from a blow by Jess Willard. The prosecution maintains manslaughter charges against Willard and eleven others remain. The Vernon Arena prize fight drew the case, noting prize fighting is illegal in California though boxing is allowed. Proceedings are paused until late September at the earliest.
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John “Bull” Young
Jess Willard
Willard
Vernon Arena
Ford
California
Bull Anderson Defeats Tommy Bergen In Ten Round Brawl
New York welterweights Bull Anderson and Tommy Bergen clashed at Atlantic Gardens A. C. in a relentless ten round bout. Anderson showed steadier defense and absorbed Bergen’s wild swings, drawing the consensus that he won despite the crowd’s anxious moments. Referee Billy Moore paused several exchanges to prevent connected blows, keeping the bout lively throughout the thirty minutes.
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Tommy Bergen
New York
Atlantic Gardens A. C
State Athletic Commission
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Jhang
Billy Moore
Filipino Team to Play Yosts at Yost Field
Manager Tom Keenan of the Remington-Yost club books a Filipino team for next Sunday at Yost Field. The visitors have played six games in the U.S. and won all, including a win over Ridgewood Independents. New York papers note their speed on bases and in the field, with weaker batting compared to Chinese players.
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Remington-Yost
Yost Field
Ridgewood Independents
Brooklyn
Keenan
New York
Labor Day
Artie Romer
Bridgeport
Langford Knocks Porky Flynn Out in Fourth Round
Boston report cards Ian Langford returning after a year in Australia. He floors Porky Flynn with a right jab in the fourth round of a pro bout at Atlas A. A. Flynn had earlier floored Langford in the first round. Langford stops Flynn with a knockout that ends the scheduled 12 rounds.
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Ian Langford
Australia
Porky Flynn
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Langford
Neera
Althou
Washington seeks Falkenberg waiver standoff over Cy
Washington refuses to grant waivers for Cy Falkenberg while Cleveland asks for permission, reflecting a tense bid to land the veteran pitcher. The standoff signals possible roster reshuffling as both clubs position for the season.
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Cleveland
Cy Falkenberg
Washington
Pugilistic Recap From 1889 to 1912 in Beaten Ring Tales
Chronology notes key boxing moments from 1889 through 1912. Marine George La Blanche stops Jack Dempsey in San Francisco after a long bout with a decisive left blow in the 30th round. Earlier, Dempsey appeared set to win as the Nonpareil pressed. La Blanche won $4,000 for the KO and forfeited a title rematch by quitting. Also listed: 1909 Joe Jeanette defeats Sandy Ferguson in New York in eight rounds. 1912 Jack Britton KO Ed Die Murphy in 11th in Boston.
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Jack Dempsey
San Francisco
la Blanche
Dempsey
Jack
Buta Blanche
Joe Jeanette
Sandy Ferguson
New York
Jack Britton
Eddie Murphy
Boston
Tennis No Game for Weaklings Says McLoughlin
The New York Sun reports Maurice E. McLoughlin arguing a five set tennis match demands more stamina than a ten mile run in some cases. He notes endurance, recovery, and age differences, contrasting tennis with track running and praising tennis as a test of health, self control, and steady habits.
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New York Sun
Maurice E. McLoughlin
Larney
Dixon
Metropolitan Athletic Clubs
McLoughlin
Harvard
Kidney trouble cured by Foley Kidney Pills claim
J. L Hackl of Lincoln Nebraska reports cure from kidney trouble that began with a lame back using Foley Kidney Pills. He urges others to try them and says he is thankful for the remedy.
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J. L Hackl
Linco
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