Yankees Crawl Out of Cellar in Split with Chicago
New York breaks slump by splitting a doubleheader with Chicago while the Athletics beat St. Louis. Chicago takes game one 9 to 5 behind strong hitting, as Ford and Peh struggle. In game two New York rallies with timely hits and base running, Chase wild throw helps NY take the lead, Walter ejected for protesting a decision.
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Cleveland shuts out Boston 8 to 2 in gate full of brilliant plays
Cleveland defeats Boston 8 to 2 as Falkenberg, Carjach, Leonard, Wood and Cady star. Chaptian scores, Johnson hits a double and a triple, Eaton plates a run, and Spesker makes a leaping snag in the ninth. Wagner exits after being spiked. Woods finishes with the win.
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Carjach
Leonard
Cady
Senators Lose Both of Double With Tigers
Detroit wrapped a two game sweep of Washington with 5 1 loss and 4 2 win in a season closing doubleheader. Key innings in the fourth of game one and the first of game two produced most runs as Detroit rallied with hits and bases on balls. Gallia started for Washington and was relieved by Love after seven hits in the fourth.
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Love
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Bush
Bauman
Crawford
Cobb
Detroit Beats Washington in Doubleheader Hard Fought
The report notes a strong Detroit win in game one with Boehling settling in and Williams the Detroit recruit, then mentions a steady pitching performance by southpaw Williams as the second game unfolds. Batteries Dubue Gibson Gallia and Aimemith are listed with scores and lineups for Washington.
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Browns Fall as Athletics Rally in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on September 17, Philadelphia defeated St. Louis 8 to 4 after rallying in the sixth and eighth innings. Rickey took command of the St. Louis squad. injuries sidelined McInnis and left fielder Walker bled after colliding with the left field stands. Davis drove in the first run and sparked the eighth inning comeback.
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National League games postponed by wet grounds
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh game postponed with two games rescheduled for tomorrow. Boston versus Chicago also postponed on wet grounds. New York versus St. Louis postponed with two games planned for tomorrow. Brooklyn versus Cincinnati delayed due to wet fields.
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Brooklyn-Cincinnati
Mat Game Revival Set This Winter in Cheyenne
Promoter Harry Lewis launches a winter mat revival in Cheyenne with his Fighting Dutchman wing. The first show at the Coliseum features Kid Kelly vs Fighting Dutchman and Kid Seamon with prelims. Lewis plans a series of events after a two year ring layoff with top veterans.
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Kid Seamon
Kid Edwards
Lewis
Farmer Horns
Frank Gotch
Standings and Today’s Schedule in Major Leagues
National League games feature Boston at Chicago Brooklyn at Cincinnati New York at St Louis Philadelphia at Pittsburg. American League matchups include Chicago at New York St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington Cleveland at Boston.
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Des Moines Beats Wichita 3 0 as Other Games Setback on Wet Grounds
Des Moines defeated Wichita 3 to 0 while two other games were postponed due to wet grounds. Omah edged Topeka 5 to 4 in a separate matchup.
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Topeka
Trial for Witchcraft and Sorcery in England 1881
The Mletchers, famed clairvoyants and mesmerists, faced witchcraft charges after allegedly swindling Mrs. Hart Davis of jewelry and lace worth £10,000. They fled to America. Mrs. Fletcher was extradited and sentenced to twelve months with hard labor under the old statute.
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Hart Davis
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Fletcher
Free Trial Treatments Sent To Men For Weakness Recovery
An advertising notice offers free at-home trial treatments for men suffering from weakness linked to youthful folly and other conditions. Dr. John S. Howell of Cincinnati promises warmth and targeted relief, with free trials mailed to those writing to 1240 Auditorm Building Cincinnati Ohio.
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Prem Howell
Hello Girl Heroine Saves Lyons Flood Victims
Dramatic Lyons flood tale features Clara Reinkens a Mountain States Telephone operator who warned residents by telephone as the St Vrain river rose. Her timely calls helped hundreds reach higher ground though lives were lost. the company later honored her and other operators for courage. An added court note reports Judge Bledsoe denying an attempt to exclude the public from a high interest trial.
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St. Vrain
Clara Reinkens
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Bledsoe
Millionaire Bisby Jury Panel Formed in Delinquency Case
In Los Angeles on September 11, jurors were selected to try George H. Bisby, a Beach millionaire, on charges of contributing to the delinquency of two girls. Judge B. F. Bledsoe presided as jury selection concluded.
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George H. Bisby
B. F. Bledsoe
Two New Tigers Drafted by Navin in Night Announcement
Detroit reports that President Navin of the Detroit American League club said he would use the remaining drafting privileges. The brief item notes the action taken during the night and references ongoing roster decisions.
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Navin
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Baseball Trade Shocks Jersey City and Montreal Clubs
Third baseman Purellion of Jersey City and outfielder Demmi of Montreal were selected in a major roster reshuffle. The report notes the cancellation of a planned Indianapolis draft.
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Jersey City
Demmi
Montreal
Indianapolis
Water craving in English court sparks odd jury exchange
Justice Maule responded to a bailiff seeking a glass of water by noting water is not meat and should not be drunk with meat. The jurors had to endure the question as the court proceeded with the trial.
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