Giants rout Phillies as cold crowd watches
Philadelphia pitchers lose command in a 7 to 2 defeat as the Giants pile up seven runs in the first inning. McGraw is ill and may miss today's final game with the Quakers while Mathewson could cement his place by winning three of four remaining NL games.
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Quakers
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Barry Beats Battling Johnson in Seven Rounds
In Los Angeles Jim Barry, the Chicago heavyweight, defeated Battling Johnson after seven brisk rounds. The 20 round bout was halted by the referee due to excessive punishment. Tipton Martin Gleason received a life sentence for killing Charles Woods at Kempton on September 5.
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Jim Barry
Chicago
Battling Johnson
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Martin Gleason
Charles Woods
Kempton
Leach Cross Beats Fitzgerald in Tough Boxing Match
New York report by TAD notes Leach Cross defeated Willie Fitzgerald in a six round welterweight confrontation. Cross, the newer fighter, matched Fitzgerald’s power and tenacity, earning a clear victory as Fitzgerald endured heavy punches and a relentless exchange throughout.
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Leach Cross
Willie Fitzgerald
Battling Nelson
Joe Gans
Wanamaker Urges One Cent Postage After Two-Cent Change
John Wanamaker calls the two cent international postage a long overdue reform and urges nationwide one cent postage after the overseas rate shift. He recalls pushing for it in 1890 during his postmaster general tenure. In Tipton, the tomato canning plant reports a strong season as Will Essig brings 80 tons of tomatoes from eight acres.
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John Wanamaker
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Will Essig
Free Receipt For Weak Men Promises Quick Manhood Cure
An advertisement offers a free prescription claimed to restore virility and strength after excesses and youth folly. It states the physician designed the cure and invites letters from interested men, promising a sealed envelope copy at no charge and a discreet presentation.
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Wagner's Bat Lifts Pirates Over Giants in doubleheader
Honus Wagner powered the Pirates in a twin bill with the Cardinals at League Park. He drove in three runs on a two-base hit and scored twice in the opener, as Pittsburgh won 7 to 4. In the second game Wagner belted a ninth inning home run to seal a 2 to 1 victory and move Pittsburgh into NL lead.
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New York boxer Morris Harris Routs Tony Ross in Pittsburg Bout
Special to the Indianapolis Sun from Pittsburg reports Morris Harris, the New York colored boxer, reversed a third round quit attempt and dominated Tony Ross of New Castle in the fourth round at Old City Hall. Harris cut Ross about the face and displayed clear superiority throughout the remainder of the bout.
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Oldfield Wins Smile Free-For-All at Brighton Beach
Barney Oldfield in a six cylinder stock car won the Smile free-for-all race at Brighton Beach New York finishing in 50 minutes 4 4 5 seconds. Soules finished second in 51 minutes 34 4 5 seconds Roux placed third in 52 minutes 6 seconds, Palmer and Singer fourth in 54 minutes 46 seconds and the Hotchkies fifth.
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National and TCAN League Game Pairings
Today’s schedule lists NL matches Chicago at Cincinnati, Pittsburgh at St. Louis, New York at Boston, and Boston at Brooklyn. TCAN events include St. Louis at Detroit, Boston at Philadelphia, Chicago at Cleveland, and Washington at New York.
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Baseball scores from a busy American League slate
The results show Chicago 5 against Brooklyn 3 in the first game, New York 7 over Philadelphia 2, Pittsburg 7 over St. Louis in the second game, Pittsburg 2 to St. Louis 1, and other league games including Washington 12 over New York 2, Detroit 7 over St. Louis 6, Cleveland 1 over Chicago 0, and Boston 8 over Philadelphia 1.
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Schober Faces Johnny Billiter in Empire Theater Bout
Binly Schober, a welterweight, meets lightweight Johnny Billiter after the regular show at the Empire theater. Billiter has been beating all challengers and is near the lightweight title. the bout offers Schober a chance at wrestling fame tonight.
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Giants Must Beat Covaleski in Historic Pitchers Battle
Sam Crane from Philadelphia reports a decisive afternoon matchup as Christy Mathewson faces Grover Covaleski in a key pennant chase. The Giants can afford one more loss in their remaining four games while three with Boston loom, with Pirates and Cubs idle and Giants urged to win on grit. Donlin and Bresnahan's exhibition effort adds certainty to Crane's optimistic outlook.
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Bush Starts Rally That Ends in Victory
Detroit defeated Waddell in one inning then squandered the game with erratic fielding and base running. Crawford and Rossman sparked a seventh inning rally, and a ninth inning hit, ruled a double by the umpires, brought Cobb home for the winning run as Bush initiated the decisive rally.
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Petrified Walnut Hull Found in Independence Gravel Pit
Jacky Bethel located a small stone in a gravel pit near Independence believed to be a petrified walnut hull. The object was found six feet beneath the surface of the ground.
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Jacky Bethel
Pirates Clinch Lead In Tight Pennant Battle
The Pirates moved into first place by winning two games over the Cardinals, but New York still holds a slight edge since they can’t lose if they win all remaining games. The piece compares remaining schedules for the Giants Cubs and Pirates and notes potential outcomes depending on today’s results. The latter paragraphs advertise a lake region near Toronto and laundry services in Chicago.
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Pirates manager threatens suit over Pullman car incident
Manager Fred Clarke of the Pittsburg Pirates warned he will sue the Pullman Company for heavy damages if the team loses the pennant due to players being in bad shape after a fire and freezing conditions aboard a train to Chicago. The Pirates faced a cold night with two fire incidents aboard the car and no heat.
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Entries for Walk to Noblesville Directed by Dan O’Leary
List of walkers for Sunday’s event includes D O Connor James Foley Newcastle Thos McCarthy Henry Winkler George Perry Chas Temple Chas Faber Fred Simmons Otto Janitz Abe Goodall Lester Strome Bert Miner Benjamin Ditchley Chick Anderson Grover Greene James Falley and others under Dan O Leary.
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Lester Strome
Bert E. Miner
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Grover L. Greene
James Falley
Western football opens with key early tests this season
West coast games mark the first substantial evidence of teams' builds as coaches study new players. Purdue faces Chicago at Marshall Field while Indiana starts against Depauw. Yale meets Syracuse. Navy meets Rutgers. West Point plays Tufts. Penn State tackles Carlisle Indians. and other matchups test depth and form.
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Joss Tops White Sox in 1–0 Defensive Gem
Adrian Joss pitched a 1–0 win over Chicago, not allowing a base hit as Eddie Walsh fanned 15. The note cites Waddell's 17 and 16 strikeouts in two St Louis games and recalls Wiltse’s 10-inning no hitter in 1904. It marks Joss joining a rare club, with only Ward and Cy Young previously matching the feat.
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Pulliam declares Giants Cubs game a tie over Sept 3 dispute
National League president Harry Pulliam sustains a tie ruling for the Giants and Cubs game at the Polo Grounds on Sept 3, shifting the decision to the league board. The partisan note suggests the pennant race hinges on the board's upcoming action.
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Fitzpatrick Selections at Aqueduct Track
The card lists selections for six races at Aqueduct. First race features Black Mary Adora tion Cessina. Second race includes Delcanta Pirate Sandy Creeker. Third race lists Lawton Wiggins Summer Night Yankee Daughter. Fourth race gives Monfort Brook dale Nymph The Squire. Fifth race names Cressina Ida OD Cairngorm. Sixth race has Sententious Gun shot Hilltop. Three best bets are Black Mary Delcanta and Monfort.
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Price Sat for Mathewson by Murphy and Brush Rebuffed
New York reports Charles W. Murphy owner of the Chicago club offered 50 000 for Christy Mathewson star Giants pitcher. John T Brush and John McGraw rejected the bid saying Mathewson not for sale at any price. Offer was conveyed via an intermediary connected to horse interests.
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National League Baseball Club
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Man of 82 Never Out of Township
Nineva M. Snyder, 82, died in Rockport Indiana. He never left the township where he was born and had never seen a railroad train or steamboat despite living within miles of the Ohio River and a railroad.
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