Wolgast McFarland bout in doubt over purse and weight
James J. Corbett analyzes the stalled Wolgast vs McFarland fight as Wolgast seeks higher money and a 51 percent share of net profits while Packey McFarland trains. He questions Ad Wolgast’s commitment, notes Jones’s opposition, and argues for a fair weight at 162 pounds. He also defends New York boxing oversight and criticizes editorial attacks on the sport.
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Mack Suspends Pitcher Bender and Oldring in Fallout
Connie Mack suspends star pitcher Big Chief Bender and veteran outfielder Rube Oldring for rule breaches. Bender fined 3200 and barred for rest of season, Oldring fined 100 and sent home. Mack vows to trade them, citing disciplinary failures amid Athletics slump to Red Sox. Bender’s wife suffered injuries from a fall. she remains hospitalised in Philadelphia. Washington reports note Norman Pruitt learning of daughter Violet Satterfeld’s Hamilton wedding to Dr. Allen Prichard of Waspe West Virginia.
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Finnish Olympic Champion to appear at Electric Olympiad
Hans Kolehannen, a Finnish Olympic champion, is entered for the Electric Olympiad at Sea Breeze next Saturday evening. Lawson Robertson hails him as an athletic marvel with extraordinary stamina after his 10,000 metre Stockholm run. The event will feature Mel Sheppard, Abe Kiviat, Matt McGrath, Pat McDonald and other crack amateurs from New York and beyond, held by night under electric lights.
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New York
National League Results and Upcoming Games
Yesterday New York beat Philadelphia 3 0 and 3 0. Pittsburgh defeated St Louis 8 to 5 and Chicago beat Cincinnati 6 to 5. Today New York visits Philadelphia Boston hosts Brooklyn Pittsburg plays St Louis Chicago visits Cincinnati. Sunday Holyoke faces Bridgeport Springfield vs New Haven Hastiand meets Waterbury.
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Optional agreement clause declared void by national commission
President O Rourke announced that Connecticut league rules banning optional agreement players conflict with the national agreement. The national body recognizes sending players from major to minor leagues under optional agreement as legal, so the Connecticut rule is void. Pitcher Roger Salmon of Holyoke is noted as the only optional agreement player in the league.
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Barron Blasted By Springfield In Tight Defeat
Springfield edged Bridgeport 2 to 1 behind Ray Hancock who scattered five hits and fanned three through a pitching duel. John Barron allowed three hits and walked five as Bridgeport mounted a late threat, but Springfield pulled ahead in the seventh on a bases loaded push.
Springfield Triumph Likely Inaccurate Subway Echo?
In a fragmentary box score style report, Springfield faces Bridgeport with Sacrifice hits by Hancock and Waite, Stow, and a sequence of stolen bases by Wei gold Williams Snyder. Crook collects a two base hit, Hancock tallies four walks, 58. Left on base 5 to 10, Hancock and Barron record two and one strikeouts respectively.
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Evans and Travers clash in national amateur golf final
In Wheaton Illinois on September 7 Charles Evans Jr of Edgewater Chicago faces Jerome Travers of Upper Montclair in a clash of the national amateur golf championship contenders. Evans, Western amateur champion and low qualifier, defeated Warren Wood to reach the afternoon match amid a thundershower.
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Wolgast Seeks 7500 more to Box Pagkey
Ad Wolgast declared he will not fight Pagkey without an extra 7500 dollars. An X ray showed no reopening of his wrist wound but his doctor warned he may not be able to box within a month. He said he would not enter unless compensated for loss of income from not exhibiting moving pictures outside New York.
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Two Crop Reports To Be Issued Monday
Washington sources say two government crop reports will be released Monday. The Census Bureau will publish a cotton ginning report while the Department of Agriculture issues the condition of corn wheat and oats.
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English to Observe May 1 as Labor Day
Newport Wales Sept 7 A resolution by the trades union congress urged English working men to imitate Continental Europe by observing May 1 as Labor Day. The gathering then adjourned.
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World Series Begins October 8 as pennant race tightens
Cincinnati reports National Commission chairman August Herrmann saying final arrangements for the world series will be set at a September 16 meeting in this city. A letter from American League President Ball Johnson indicates opening game on Tuesday October 8 with the site decided by coin toss. If Giants face Red Sox, games would alternate between New York and Boston.
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McCormick Revisits Giants as Pinch Hit Specialist
Harry McCormick, once slow in the outfield, has regained his batting eye with the Giants. After two years away, he won reinstatement from John McGraw and has delivered key pinch hits in recent games. He doubled in Marquard’s game, tied a score with a single off Devere, and then sparked a rally with a single against Alexander to help even the series.
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No Hitter Through Ten as Lowell Pitcher Sets Record
Lynn and Lowell played ten innings with Meldon Wolfgang shutting out the Lynners, no one reaching first base. The game ended with no runs until the eleventh when Lynn’s Logan singled, then Orcutt’s single in the twelfth. Wolfgang allowed five hits, walked none, struck out ten, and Lowell improved to 0. Waller walked four and allowed five hits. Wolfgang’s career included time with Albany and a path through Boston, St. Louis, and return to Lowell.
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Black Rocks to Play Yosts for City Title
A big crowd is expected at Yost field tomorrow for the first of the series between Black Rocks and Yosts to decide the city championship. Keenan of the Yosts has three strong pitchers Loveday Robacker and White to be tried before selecting a starter. Helpin of the Rocks plans to start Allen In the Box as the clubs settle the supremacy after Rocks won the City league pennant and Yosts finished second.
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Wood Defeats Johnson 1-0 in Pitchers Duel at Park
Boston vs Washington saw Joe Wood secure a 1-0 victory over Walter Johnson in front of 19,006 as Wood extended his string of wins while Johnson sought to defend his 16 straight. Key moments came with bases loaded in the later innings, but flawless defense and timely hitting by Wood produced the lone run.
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Baseball Notes From The Era of Wood Johnson And McGraw
Baseball columns review current form of Joe Wood and Walter Johnson as World Series looms. Mention Stradard Walter Johnson, Jimmy Laveter, Millard, McGraws, and Cubs prospects. Notes on Charley Sterrett, See ney, Harry Smith, Patsy Donovan, George Foster, Birdie Creede, Ray Schalke, Theo Graney, and Cor Benn. Comments on injuries, trades, and manager opinions amid late season tensions.
Rebecca Jeffries estate report shows large funds
Los Angeles Sept 7 The tax appraiser's report filed in state court values the late Rebecca Jeffries estate at 287420 dollars. The balance remained after debts is to be distributed among her children with equal shares.
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