Cubs and Phillies Split in Doubleheader on Sunday
Chicago and Philadelphia split a twin bill as Milwaukee suffered a rout at Toledo. Other Big League results include Washington, St. Louis, and New York victories with standings showing Philadelphia atop the NL and Philadelphia also strong in the AL. Today’s slate features matchups across the league plus several minor league games in progress.
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Chicago
Vacnivoese
Tas
Pittsburg
New York
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Cea Ode Esas
Cleveland
Washington
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
American Associati
Pet. Ys Cendecesne SS
Columbus
Minneapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Toledo
St. Paul
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Wis
Egan Wins Western Amateur Championship for Fourth Time
H Chandler Egan of Exmoor defeated Herbert F. Jones of Wheaton 5 up and 4 to play to claim the western amateur golf title. Egan led from the morning second hole, never trailed, and sealed the win by halving the 32nd hole. Morning rounds saw 79 strokes for Egan and 81 for Jones.
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Jones
Egan
Local hockey scores and standings from Wisconsin games
Sunday results show Wausau 3 beat La Crosse 0 and Eau Claire 4 over Fond du Lac 3. Madison defeated Green Bay 9 to 2. Freeport 2 and Oshkosh 0. Saturday results: La Crosse 5 Fond du Lac 1. Freeport 5 Green Bay 2. Remaining matchups listed with Freeport leading standings.
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Wausau
la Crosse
Eau Claire
Fond du Lac
Madison
Green Bay
Freeport
Oshkosh
Lumber Jacks Edge Na gle in Buggy Pitchers Battle
La Crosse three runs off Nagle as Wausau pitchers clash in a 3 0 win. Flynn sizzles early but falters with two bad innings while Cahill and Becker misplayed a fly. Medwizky’s big hit and Cahill’s hustle spark the visitors, but Flynn settles after rough start.
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Nagle
Wausau
Champs
Medwizky
Cahill
Hawley
Duke” Flynn
Flynn
Hille
McAuley
Duke
Brady
Balliett
Campbell
Becker
Fox
Short
la Crosse
Moore
Ina
Béckat
Hastings
Osce
Nis
Scontae
Bae Tita
DuChien
halls—Campbell
Murphy
AB. R. H. PO
A. E. Kreg
Brady Lh
Burns Ups Bid In Johnson Bout Impasse
Burns backtracks on agreed terms and demands a larger purse to fight Johnson win, lose, or draw. Coffroth fears Johnson camp may balk. Fitzpatrick says Johnson Burke bout likely in abeyance pendingWestern decision. If eastern match falls through, Jeanette to meet Sailor Burke.
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San Francisco
Cal
Tommy Burns
Jack Johnson
Coffroth
Johnson
Sam Fitzpatrick
Burke
Joe Jeanette
Joe Humphries
Purtell Sold to White Sox for 3000 Dollars
Decatur Illinois reports Bill Purtell of the local team has been sold to the Chicago White Sox for a price of 3000 dollars. The deal signals a notable player move and affects both clubs as the season progresses.
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Decatur, Tiil
Bill Purtell
Chicago White Sox
Manager Praised Amid Fan Dissatisfaction in La Crosse
Local baseball fans in La Crosse debate team management and harmony with directors. Despite finishing third this season, the manager steers a low payroll club that has won pennants in two of the past three years, prompting praise for his leadership while critics call for more players.
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la Crosse
Easy Win on Saturday for La Crosse over Fond du Lac
La Crosse won 5 to 1 in the final game of the series against Fond du Lac. Ballies pitched well for La Crosse, allowing four hits and one run, while Fond du Lac struggled with a rotten exhibition, notably Cigrange behind the plate. Hastings, Cahill, and Beck er contributed key hits as La Crosse pulled away with a three-run sixth inning.
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Fond du Lac
Baillies
la Crosse
Fondies
Cigrange
Ballies
Champs
Moore
Hastings
Cahill
Medwizky
Becker
Bond
Zook
Carney
Coles
Depres
Benes
AB. R
Bae Ceres
OGRE
Icecrwke
Deisei
DuChien
Cigrang
Crangle
Murphy
Wausau Lum ber Jacks topple champs in late tilt
Wausau climbed to second place by beating the champs by two points as Lang started today’s game for the Lumber Jacks while Hastings is slated for the champs. Freeport widened its lead with a win over Oshkosh and Darrah of Freeport pitched another no hit game.
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O Lang
Lumber Jacks
Hastings
Wausau
Freeport
Oshkosh
Darrah
Bubser
E. Burnham
Burnham
Chicago Could Fade In Nl Race If Eliminated
If Chicago could be eliminated from the National league race, the r0 would be a pretty one. The next three clubs are bunched.
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Chicago
Seneca Wins Canada's Cup Race Ahead of Adele
In Rochester New York on August 11 the Rochester Yacht Club defender Seneca defeated the Royal Canadian Yacht Club challenger Adele in light winds. The Adele lagged by about one mile as the Seneca crept across the line while wind dwindled to a zephyr, making the last half of the voyage drift.
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Rochester
N. Y
Rochester Yacht Club
Seneca
Royal Canadian Yacht Club
Adele
Colleges Ready for Fall Sports in Wisconsin
Milwaukee Aug 12 With four weeks until college openings preparations for athletic training are underway. Lawrence University Appleton likely to lead, Beloit and Ripon close behind, with Racine College Marquette Northwestern Watertown and Wayland Beaver Dam also preparing.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Lawrence University of Appleton
Beloit
Ripoin
Racine College
Marquette
Northwestern
Watertown
Wayland
Beaver Dam
Armour rejects Cardinals, buys Toledo Club stake
Bill Armour announced in Toledo that he will not manage the St. Louis Cardinals next season. He has purchased controlling stock in the Toledo Ball Club and will remain to run his own affairs.
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Toledo, O
Armour Today
St. Louis Cardinals
Toledo Ball Club
Record Breaking Skip Race Aims Red Wing to Rock Island
Marine racer Skip skip named after Gleason prepares for an 312.8 mile run from Red Wing Minnesota to Rock Island Illinois. Start planned Saturday August 17 at 3 am with J R Trautner transporting the boat to La Crosse and Gleason taking the throttle to finish at Rock Island by nightfall. Estimated 17.5 mph running time 18 hours including stops. The 32 foot craft with a twelve horsepower three cylinder engine carries a small crew and tight cockpit. Final decision on timing will be made next week based on trimming progress and conditions.
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EB. P. Gleason
Red Wing Boat Works
Red Wing
Minn
Gleason
Rock Island
J. R. Trautner
Red Wing Boat Company
Marine Flyer
Poole Apologizes After Emphatic Insult to Coleridge
The anecdote from London Tit-Bits recounts Thomas Poole reacting to a local dignitary mocking Coleridge and Wordsworth. Poole called the man a fool, then expressed sincere remorse, asking how he could apologize and admitting his hasty, extreme reaction.
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Coleridge
Wordsworth
Poole
London
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