Egan Blasts St. Louis Past Boston as Rally Nets Six
St Louis defeated Boston 7 to 1 as Egan was effective in four innings. Wilhelm allowed a six run rally by the locals in the fourth. Attendance reached 1300. National League results included Pittsburg 1 Brooklyn 0 and New York 6 Cincinnati 0. Boston at St Louis and other matchups listed.
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New York Beats Cincinnati on Errors in Fast Game
New York defeated Cincinnati 6 to 2 as locals misplayed every run. Cincinnati outbatted the visitors but failed to convert with men on base. Attendance 26,000. Score New York 4 0 1 0 2 6 Cincinnati 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2. Batteries Ames and Bresnahan Check and Street. Time 1 55. Umps O Day and Johnstone.
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Pittsburg Narrowly Wins On Wild Throw In Tenth
In a nine inning pitchers duel at Pittsburg, two outs in the tenth, Case erred on Mallay bunt allowing Mallay to reach third. Bergen followed with a hit driving in the winning run. Attendance 2500. Brooklyn 0 Pittsburg 1. Batteries Scanlon Bergen Case Peitz Umpire Emslie Timers 0000 f61
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Chicago Beats Philadelphia 3 2 With Ninth Inning Spark
Chicago and Philadelphia played a close baseball game as Wicker and Nichols endured rough innings. Wicker allowed four hits and forced in a run, while Nichols let in three runs in the third. Bransfield was ejected and Uffy banished for arguing calls. Attendance 32W. Final score 3 to 2.
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Philadelphia
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Nichols
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Abbott
Bausewine
American League results with weather delays
In New York Cleveland game postponed due to wet grounds. Washington beat Detroit 5 to 1. Boston and St. Louis game postponed. Philadelphia defeated Chicago 4 to 0. Two games rescheduled for Wednesday.
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Baseball matchups in the American League today
The American League slate features St. Louis versus Boston, Cleveland facing New York, Detroit meeting Washington, and Chicago playing Philadelphia in a day of league action with key divisional and pennant implications.
Phillies Defeat Chicago With Strong Hitting
Philadelphia beat Chicago 4 to 1 in a July 31 game as Plank pitched well. Attendance was 6352. Batteries Plank and Barton for Philadelphia, White and Sullivan for Chicago. Umpires Connor and McCarthy. Time 1 45.
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Washington Dodgers Edge Detroit in Second Game
Washington capitalized on Detroit misplays and timely hits to win the second game of the series as Detroit failed to capitalize on scoring chances against Patten and Heyden. Batteries Patten and Heyden for Washington and Kitson and Drill for Detroit. Time 1 0. Attendance 312. Umpire O Loughlin.
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Old Orchard Beach Trip on Boston & Maine Aug 10
Enjoy a good time at Old Orchard Beach via the Boston & Maine railroad on August 10. Round trip fare is $1.50, offering an affordable getaway for travelers seeking seaside leisure.
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Great Game Radbourne Played Right Field in 1882 Classic
Providence Journal recalls the legendary 18 inning contest between Providence and Detroit on August 17, 1882 at Messer Street Grounds. It notes Ward and Radbourn’s roles, lists the lineups, and confirms the game ended 1 to 0 with Ward getting the win and Radbourn in right field, one of the era’s great pitching feats.
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Joe Start
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Bennett
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New England League Games Postponed by Rain
All New England League baseball matches were postponed due to rain and wet grounds, delaying scheduled contests across the circuit.
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New England League Scores Quick Standings Update
Lowell hosts Haverhill while Nashua travels to Lynn in a midweek New England League schedule. Local clubs vie for positioning as results impact standings and campaign momentum.
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Wamesit Odd Fellows Seek Strong Amateur Club Contact
The Wamesit Odd Fellows invite strong amateur teams to set a game, with an open date this Saturday. C. Y. M. L. added Bosco Reed and Joe Cronin after Fred Huntington left for Lowell league, seeking matches with Centralville Blues Sacred Hearts or other city teams. Send challenges to John Reardon C. Y. M. L. Suffolk Street Lowell.
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Bosco” Reed
Joe Cronin
Stony Brook
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Suffolk Street
Polo season opens at Point Judith
Narragansett Pier July 31 The Country Club of Westchester second team edged the New Haven Freebooters in a close opener of the Point Judith polo season winning 14 1 2 to 13 1 2. Penalties gave New Haven a nine goal handicap yet they managed six goals from their opponents. The field was slippery with frequent falls but no injuries occurred.
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Caughnawaga Wins Saratoga Handicap at Saratoga
Dull skies and rainmarked opening of the Saratoga meeting. Caughnawaga defeated Water Light and Beldame in the feature Saratoga handicap as Burgomaster captured The Flash. Broadcloth won the first race, and Mad Mullah took the fifth. Garter Knot fell. Castalian threw rider.
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Mollie Brant
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Baird
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Hildebrand
One Outsider Four Favorites Win at Narragansett Park
Four favorites and one 6 to 1 shot win amid a wet Narragansett track. Verness edges Bouvier by a nose in the featured second race, while Goldfieur takes the third and Master of Craft dominates the fourth. Crimmins and Helgesen each ride two winners. races include Diamond Flush, Neptunus, Fifi, and Nagaseam among others.
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Sadie Mac Captures New England Trotting Honor
Sadie Mac, a leading trot ter of the year, bred by the late J. Malcom Forbes, is crowned the fastest trotter bred in New England. Foaled in Calis, Me., she belongs to J. M. Johnson, who owns her dam Fanella. Fanella, by Arion, was bought by Johnson after Forbes stock sales, with Todd once nearby. Johnson paid little for Fanella, now a premier broodmare, illustrating how chance shapes trotting breeding.
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J. Malcom Forbes
New England
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Arion
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Peter the Great
Gardner Turner Bout Draws California Interest
Two Massachusetts boxers headline a weekend schedule with Jimmy Gardner facing Rafe Turner in California on Friday and Jack Sullivan meeting Jack O'Brien in Alaska on Saturday. Turner is the favorite, and Gardner may meet Honey Mellody if victorious. The piece notes Turner’s punching power and past wins, plus Gardner’s weight battles and potential clashes with Mellody if he prevails.
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Rafe Turner
Jack Sullivan
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Mellody
Chicago
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Britt
Stranded schooner floated at New London harbor
The schooner Andrew Nebinger, beached on Gull Island after sailing from Bangor Maine to New York, has been floated and towed to New London. She is full of water, with a missing keel and a badly stove-in bottom.
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Excursion to Old Orchard on August 10
A special Boston & Maine round trip excursion to Old Orchard is set for August 10. Fare is $1.50. Train promoted via posters.
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Diamond and Baseball Mounts of Summer News
Lowell at Maverhill reports a softer hit from Mike Donlin while Bill Dahlen leads the league with six home runs. Nashua remains strong though overlooked. King Kelley signs to play with Derry. Red Song released by Utica Club. Concord eyes Barney McLaughlin for Lowell franchise. Detroit fans recall a 30 year veteran, and a Lowell police game against Cambridge is discussed. Bennie Cassidy shines with a climb into right field. Pastor and Lake post strong batting averages. Sporting Life notes squeeze plays and a hitless game by Weldon Henley, with Mattheosn and Tannehill cited for similar feats.
Cassidy Seeks Pay After Lynne Lawrence Doubleheader
Benj Cassidy, former Lynn outfielder now with Lawrence, claims money is due for services to the team after the Lynne Lawrence double-header Saturday. Cassidy was released by Lynn last Monday before the game, and appeared at the event seeking compensation.
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No Pools Meeting Declared Off In Cleveland Horse Races
In Cleveland the grand circuit races were canceled after Mayor Tom L. Johnson banned pool selling. The Merchants and Manufacturers consolation race finished, Miss-In-Law won the 2:22 trot with Getaway second and Emily Lettcher third. Many drivers scattered to Buffalo or Glenville work sites as plans to abandon the Glenville track emerge.
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Tom L. Johnson
Glenville
Driving Park Association
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Kohler
Dietrich
Merchants and Manufacturers
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Buffalo
Getaway
Emily Lettcher
Baseball Scrimmage Sparks and Player Roasts Across States
The article recounts a dispute at Gate of Glenmere Park over Cassidy’s admission to grounds, with Captain Win Clark of Lawrence vowing not to play and accusing the other side of blocking games. It also notes New Bedford papers roasting visiting players, including Wally Taylor after a big day, and discusses general player reactions to media coverage. It ends with Detroit manager Amour purchasing two Iowa state league pitchers, John Eubank and George Disch, plus Pittsburg buying Corns, who recently threw a no-hit no-run game.
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Wally Taylor
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Gazette
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Detroit
John Eubank
Fort Dodge
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Marshalltown
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Seven Matches Finished At Nahant Tennis Tourney
Nahani July 31 The annual invitation tennis tournament at Nahani Club opened amid drizzle and soft courts with seven first round matches finished Three went to extra sets led by F B Winslow over J C Lovering after 32 games First round results include Horton over Leonard six one six four Codman over Holt six four Winslow over Lovering four six six four seven five Bishop over Cabot six three Seaver over Ware six three Lyon Jr over Pier six two six one Leonard over Molley five seven six four six two Grant over Nettleton by default
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F. B. Winslow
J. C. Lovering
R. Horton
R J. Leonard
H. Codman
H. J. Holt
Clashing Tones and Tales in Clerical Humor
A Dublin to Belfast style meditation on clergy with sharp wit and warm humor. The essay recalls Bishop Walsham How Archbishops Benson and Thorold, and preachers who blend levity with faith, noting how humor can curb dull piety and illuminate sacred truths.
Remembering to be kind in a world of aching hearts
A reflective poem vows daily kindness amid humble life. The speaker rejects fame and wealth, seeking gentleness, love, and unbought compassion as the lasting mark of character, guiding actions to lift others and avoid bitterness.
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