Twice Beaten Lowell Drops Two to Manchester at Spalding Park
Manchester defeated Lowell in both games 5 to 3 and 9 to 6 before about 2500 fans. Bressler’s wild pitch in the ninth plated three runs for Manchester as Lowell failed to hold an early lead. Cross pitched the first game, Lake caught, with Volz and Moran contributing key moments for Manchester amid errors by Lowell.
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Lowell
Spalding Park
Bressler
Cross
Lake
John Smith
Klobedanz
Volz
Murray
Clark
Smith
Merritt
Connors
Lock
McLaughlin
Nevers
Cote
Moran
Powers
Blackman
Regan
Swander
Rezan
McLauchlin
Haverhill takes ten inning win over Dover 3 2
Haverhill defeated Dover 3 to 2 in ten innings in Dover New Hampshire. Umpire Connors drew criticism for strike call decisions while Stackpole and Joyce distinguished themselves with strong fielding and key plays.
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Connors
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Joyce
Unusual Ninth Inning Gives Manchester Victory on Wild Pitch
Lowell opened with two runs as Connors and Lock retired. Merritt walked, Lake scored on a passed ball, and a wild pitch into the grand stand produced three runs for Manchester in the ninth. Umpire Beville drew criticism as the seesaw infield drama unfolded, Clark blocking McLaughlin without the ball on a disputed play.
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Manchester
Tewksbury
Bressler
Lock
Connors
Lowell
Murray
Swander
Powers
Clark
Smith
Merritt
McLaughlin
Merchant
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Barnie
Struck Out By Miran Three Lee Seven
A boxing or track card item notes Miran scored three strikes against Lee's seven while a 2 hour time and crowd of 500 were recorded.
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Lee
Baseball Notes Highlight Lowell Manchester Tilt
Lowell visits Manchester with a rebuilt outfield second base and pitching needs. Manager Lake signs center fielder O'Brien and pitcher Bishop from Richmond to boost Manchester. Willis to start for Lowell, Murray shines for Manchester, while Hickey hopes to return and Thompson joins Nashua alumnus.
Amateur Baseball Notes at Spalding Park Rival Teams in Local Contest
Tomorrow afternoon at Spalding park the Brooksides and Riversides play a key local game with a $100 purse as incentive. Admission is 15 cents.
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Spalding Park
Brooksides
Riversides
Cleveland shuts out Boston in well played game
Cleveland, O July 1 Cleveland shut out Boston in a well played game with Collins the sole visitor to solve Bernhard. In another note St Louis and Philadelphia played ten innings to a 4 4 tie as darkness halted play. Murphy tripled and Cross singled to knot the score in the eighth. Pitching was solid despite hard contact and quick double plays. Attendance 3000.
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Boston
Collins
Bernhard
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Murphy
M. Cross
Donahue
Kahoo
Waddell
Schreck
Miller MacGinnity Bresnahan Umpire Time 135
Miller MacGinnity and Bresnahan are listed with umpire EmilLe for a game that drew 3600 in attendance and a 135 minute duration.
Scoring Summary From Early Major League Games
In Boston Boston 6 defeated Chicago 0 while Philadelphia beat Cincinnati 1 to 0. New York edged St Louis 3 to 2. Brooklyn led Pittsburg 3 to 0 in the third inning.
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Cincinnati
New York
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Pittsburg
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Manchester
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Lawrence
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Concord
Nashua
Worcester Edges Toronto Toronto Two in Hard Fought Win
Worcester defeats Toronto Toronto Two 2 to 1 in a tight contest. Newark rallies to topple Rochester 6 to 1 as Montreal beats Providence 8 to 6. Buffalo defeats Jersey City 7 to 6 in a high scoring set of games.
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Worcester
Buffalo
Jersey City
Montreal
Providence
Newark
Rochester
P.cape
Cal
Rochester Tae
Connecticut League Results Summary
Connecticut League results include Atew London beating Nor wich 7 0 and Springfield defeating New Haven 5 2. Meriden routed Bridgeport 8 4 while Hartford defeated Waterbury 2. American League games featured Boston at Cleveland Philadelphia at St Louis and Washington at Detroit with Chicago at Boston and Cincinnati at Philadelphia in the National League schedule.
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Norwich
Springfield
New Haven
Meriden
Bridgeport
Hartford
Waterbury
Detroit Ninety Wins as Mullin Shines in Local Game
Detroit beat Washington 10 the locals pressured Orth with strong hitting in the second and sixth innings. Mullin and Buelow formed key battery, Clarke and Mullin also effective. Time 1.25. Umpire Connolly. Attendance 1018.
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Mullin
Washingtons
Orth
Washington
Clarke
Buelow
Connolly
Racy Columbus Grand Circuit Features Favorites Fall Short
At Columbus July 31 the Grand Circuit races were tame with Fanny Dillard winning the 2.07 pace heat, lowering her record, after heavy betting on Cascada and Twinkle. Major Muscovite took the second heat, while The Roman dominated the 2.17 trot, Ella Lee won the unfinished 2.19 trot, and Cascada faded as Twinkle captured the 2.13 pace.
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Detroit-Detroit 9 Washington 1. Cubs, Red Sox wins and delays
In Detroit the Tigers routed the Washington club 9 to 1. Cleveland shut out Boston 3 to 0. Chicago vs Baltimore game postponed on wet grounds. St Louis and Philadelphia battled to a 4–4 tie, called after 10 innings due to darkness.
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Chicago
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Philadelphia
Boston Defeats Chicago In Easy baseball Victory
In Boston on July 31 hits by Cooley Tenny and Carney plus a Demont in the first inning produced three runs. Cooley added a second inning RBI single and Demont a triple for two more. Boston 5 Chicago 0. Demont three base hit De mont two base hits. Pitchers were Pittinger and Rhoades with Boston Burke? Umpire Brown attendance 1885.
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Philadelphia blanked by Cincinnati as White and Poole star
In Philadelphia on July 31 Cincinnati shut out the home team. White and Poole dominated the game while Cincinnati barely scored in the eighth on a single and a triple. Batteries Poole and Bergen for Philadelphia, White and Doom for Cincinnati. Time 1.45. Umpire O Day. Attendance 1445.
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Pittsburg Beats Brooklyn 3 0 Behind Late Run On Outs
July 31 Brooklyn hosts Pittsburg as Chesbro and O Connor shut out the home team. Pittsburg scores all three in the eighth on timely hits while Dolan’s strong throw at the plate in the sixth nailed O Connor. Chesbro effective, Evans backup. Time 1 47. Attendance 3500.
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Racing Notes From Snow Meet Include Fast Times
The card lists horses and jockeys with noted times around 2.05 to 2.08 and references Fanny Dillard and major Muscovite among others. Names include Hal Dillard Ellen M. and George Mosher with horses Bishop and Wilson Estes. Time figures indicate sprint or mile pace readings from the event.
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Old Saugus Racing Delivers Dramatic Heats and Wins
Boston July 31 at Old Saugus thrill packed program saw 15 heats to settle three events. Local mare Gloria bred on site captured the 2.13 pace after six heats with a dead heat in heat five. Favorite Ralph Wick easily won the 2.21 trot from Medford despite a slow start and midrace handicap.
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Old Saugus
Gloria
Ralph Wick
Medford
St. Louis Edges New York 3 2 In Tight Tilt
In New York July 21 St. Louis defeated New York 3 to 2 as New Yorks weak batting contributed to the loss. Batteries M. ONeill and J. ONeill.
Dewey Triumphs at Holyoke Park Race Meet
In Holyoke on July 31 the spring dog track crowd saw Dewey win the 227 pace with a 2.16% time. Vanity secured a new driver after finishing second in heat one and then won the next three races. The 2.20 pace remained unfinished.
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Springdale Park
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Vanity
Saturday Cricketers to Face Lynn Club Showdown
Saturday the Buntings will play the Lynn club in what promises to be a strong contest. Lynn Club brings first class cricketers and a formidable batting lineup, while the Buntings also field capable players in a likely spirited match.
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Bowling Tourney Resumes After Two Week Postponement
The bowling tournament postponed for two weeks due to other events will begin this Saturday. The delay was to accommodate competing activities and work proceeds with the new start date.
Cape Town Honors Lord Kitchener Sword Gift
London July 31 Amid large crowds Lord Kitchener received a sword of honor from Cape Town at a South African dinner led by Sir Joseph Dimsdale. He thanked the donors and urged British support for South Africa, praising Milner and predicting vast wealth and potential in the territory. He spoke of South Africa as having the makings of a new America in the southern hemisphere.
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Lord Kitchener
Cape Town
Joseph ‘cc. Dimsdale
South Africa
Lord Milner
America
Free Silver Nominates Durand for Michigan Governor
Judge George H. Durand of Flint, a Gold Democrat, was named the Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Michigan. The convention backed a platform focusing on state issues, endorsing direct election of U.S. senators by the people, anti-boss rule, initiative and referendum, and municipal ownership of utilities subject to referenda.
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George H. Durand
Flint
Supreme Bank of
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United States
Riverside Will Meet Saturday City Championship Fight
Riverside will host a Saturday afternoon event for a city championship with a purse of 100 dollars. Admission is marked as licensed. Ladies may enter free.
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Ward Beats Ware In a Five Set Longwood Semi Final
At Longwood Cricket Club on July 31 Ward defeats Ware in a dramatic five set singles semifinal in hot weather. Dohertys dominate doubles, Wrenn brothers win two matches, Clothier meets Wright, and Ward advances to face Clothier in the final for the Longwood cup with Larned possibly awaiting.
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Walthour Defeats Elkes in 25 Mile Brassard Race
Boston July 31 Bobby Walthour won the 25 mile invitation brassard race at Charles River Park, defeating Harry Elkes and Otto Maya. Elkes led early but faded after mile ten, retiring mid race. Walthour finished half a lap ahead of Maya. Times show Elkes leading early 5 and 10 miles, then Walthour taking over by 15 miles. Marcus Hurley won the mile open. B F Logan claimed the two mile amateur handicap.
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Oxford and Caugun Collieries Resume Operations in Scranton
The Oxford colliery of People's Coal and the Caugun colliery of Delaware Lackawanna and Western resumed work this morning in Scranton. Oxford employed 120 to 130 miners underground with about half from the valley. Caugun had 60 miners, all former workers from nearby collieries. Crowds gathered but police and Sheriff Schadt prevented disorder.
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Taunton Heiress Receives Fifty Thousand Windfall
Mrs. Timothy Driscoll of Taunton is named as an heir to about $50,000 left by her Aunt Miss Honora Maroney of Hartford Connecticut. She learned of the fortune from a newspaper man and plans to take steps to claim her share promptly.
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Timothy Driscoll
Honora Maroney
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