Mohairs Triumph in Cracking Mohair Bunting Cricket Clash
In a sunlit Mohair Park match up, Zions beat Methuen by two runs to claim the Merrimack Valley title, with Capt. Croft's 28 and Harry Meiklejohn's 10 not out powering a tense finish. Methuen’s fielding errors helped the home side, as Meiklejohn’s solid batting and Croft’s cautious stroke play preserved the win amid a large crowd.
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Briggs W. Croft, Jr
A. Briggs
North Billerica
J. Eddleston
T. Stirks
W. Marsden
T. Jagger
G. Bailey Wees
Zion Team Enjoys Unbeaten Run After Friendly Game
After the game a general good time followed with refreshments by the ladies. Capt. Croft and Harry Meiklejohn were praised for batting exhibitions while the Zion team was cheered for its splendid season with no losses.
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Harry Meiklejohn
Zion
Chelseas Defeat Buntings 65 to 43 On Their Grounds
Chelseas won easily at the Bunting Re serves ground by 65 to 43. Tucker and Killick rallied visitors, Hoyle claimed seven wickets, Killick finished 14, Aspin 22, Humphriss contributed steady batting, fielding costly for locals, telegraph score showed four for five before Aspin’s 22 and fall of the final total.
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Chelseas
Buntings
Tucker
Killick
Hoyle
Homesters
Aspin
Humphriss
Telegraph
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Richards
Byergs
Wih
Lowell Company Rises to Fourth in Rifle League Race
The Eastern Middlesex Military Rifle League held its third series at the Wakefield state range on Saturday. Company C moved from sixth to fourth place after competition on the 200 and 300 yard ranges, with the 500 yard range in use for state teams.
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Company C
Listless Game as Boston Nationals Lose Nine Inning Runless
Boston Nationals could not score through nine innings as home batters struck out twelve times and found Young for twelve hits.
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Young
A Little Hope Playing Good Ball in Week Contested
Chicago outplayed Boston to win a listless game as part of a busy National League schedule. Attendance 1800. The card shows multiple city results with Philadelphia beating St. Louis and Detroit losing to Philadelphia in Philadelphia.
St Louis and Philadelphia Split Twin Bill
St Louis and Philadelphia split a doubleheader with scattered scoring. In the first game Taylor outpitched Corridon as Duffy triple and Gleason double pace a 8 3 final. Attendance 10 500. In the second game Duffy’s and Gleason's hits lift St Louis to a 4 1 win. Batteries Taylor Grady Corridon Abbott Nichols Abbott Thiel man Leahy. Umpire O Day.
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Brooklyn and Cincinnati Split Doubleheader in Low-Scoring Games
Cincinnati and Brooklyn played two games with slim scores. In game one Brooklyn won 8 to 4 after a rough first inning with four Brooklyns scoring on Walker’s five singles and Seymour’s two fumbles. Ewing allowed two hits in game two as Cincinnati edged Brooklyn 2 to 0. Attendance 12. Umpires Emslie and Kiem.
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German stance on concessions before Tangier talks
Tangier report states that on Aug 6 the German government told Morocco it does not seek any concessions prior to the international conference. The note signals German preference for delaying changes until a broader, multilateral discussion takes place.
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Tangier
Morocco
This Week's Baseball and Local League Schedules
The schedule lists American League games including Cleveland at Boston and Detroit at Philadelphia with daily matchups through Friday plus Chicago series in New York and Washington. National League games feature Boston at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at St. Louis with a full slate across Tuesday to Sunday. New England League broadcasts New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, and Nashua in varied pairings through the week.
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Boston Fans Hopeful as Giants Await Reversal in Standings
In Boston on August 6 the club aims to rebound after a 4 0 setback, with optimism that the team’s nerve and steadiness can spark a pennant drive. The piece notes Cleveland and Chicago faltering while Philadelphia strengthens its top position, and suggests Boston’s fate hinges on other leaders’ slumps and their own hitting rallies.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
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N E League Results From New England Cities
Fall River swept Taunton with 12 4 and 6 4 scores while 1100 attended. Lynn edged Haverhill 1 0 with 2500 in attendance. Concord beat Lawrence 4 2 before 2000 fans. New Bedford routed Nashua 14 1 with 750 in attendance.
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GAMES TODAY IN NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE
New Bedford visits Haverhill while Fall River plays Lynn and Taunton faces Concord in today’s New England League schedule.
T. R. & T.'s Beat Granitevilles In Fast Park Game
The T. R. & T.'s defeated Granitevilles 5 to 1 at Faulkner Park North Chelmsford. McCarthy allowed three hits and struck out 14 as Taylor started for Graniteville before being hit. Joe Riley relieved and pitched well after the second inning. Hartford and Trainor starred for the visitors with four stolen bases. Attendance 200.
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Joe” Riley
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Ketchup Club Edges Blues In Last Minute Thriller
The Ketchup Club of Dracut beat the Centralville Blues 5 to 4 at Spalding Park in a fiercely contested amateur game watched by about 750 fans. Pitcher Billie Hickey excelled, striking out LeBlanc thrice after the eighth, while third baseman Mullen made a sensational catch to elicit loud applause.
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Gagnon
Hamer
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LeBlanc
Mullen
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Vaughn
Ganley
Wright
Lowell Falls to Orients in Narrow Defeat on McCoy Field
On Saturday Lowell 8 faced the Orients on McCoy s field. Walter Hodgeman struggled at the plate while Sullivan delivered an excellent game, notably in the ninth by needing only three pitches to retire the side. Thirteen Orients batted in the sixth as Lowell 8 showed fear ahead of a deciding game. The score:
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Waterloo
Orients
McCoy's
Walter Hodgeman
Sullivan
Lowell 8
Old Chaps Fat Men's Race at Mountain Rock Abandoned
The twelfth Merrimack Mfg repair shop outing at Mountain Rock grove featured a ball game between married and single men, won by the old lads 12 to 4. Events included numerous races won by Ed Connors, W Davidson, P Harrington, and Tom Wood, with the fat men’s race postponed due to shrinkage from heat. Donations and organizers were thanked, and free railroad ground use was acknowledged.
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Mountain Rock Grove
Dr. Osler
Geo. Holden, Jr
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P. Harrington
W. Davidson
Joe Clark
Tim O'Neil
Tom Wood
J. Fitzgerald
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T. Woods
J. Clark
G. Duff
Tom Davis
Jim McGuirk
Geo. Pickering
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Geo. Shepard
Fred Walsh
Merrimack Clothing Co
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Max Carp
Chas. Kimball
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Caesar Misch
Roy & O'Heir
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Gilbride Co
O'Donnell Dry Goods Co
Hon Marche
Cook, Taylor & Co
Lowell Independents at Seaside Park in Maine clash
The Taunton management sought Frank Thyne's Lowell Independents for a Saturday game, but Thyne declined. the Independents vs Seasides at Seaside Park Old Orchard Beach next Thursday Aug 10. Game 3 p.m. depart 8:15 a.m. from Middlesex street. Seasides, a fast Maine semi pro squad, aim to outplay Thyne's strongest lineup yet.
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Pop” Williams
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Round Trip to Old Orchard for $1.50 on Aug 10
The Boston and Maine railroad offers an excursion to Old Orchard priced at $1.50 for a round trip on August 10. Don’t miss the affordable rail trip with limited seating.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Drawing Cards in Baseball Attracting Crowds Across Eras
Article surveys players regarded as drawing cards in early baseball history. It highlights Nap Lajoie, Christy Mathewson, Willie Keeler, Honus Wagner, Jack Chesbro, Rube Waddell, Mike Kelly, John Clarkson, Arlie Latham, Charlie Comiskey, Pop Anson, Ed Delahanty, Johnny Ward, Buck Ewing and others. It notes their personalities, skills, and public appeal that filled ballparks and boosted team earnings.
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Clevelands
Boston
Christy Mathewson
Mathewson
Willie Keeler
Hans Wagner
Keeler
New York Americans
Rooters
Jack Chesbro
Wagner
Rube Waddell
Philadelphia Americans
Rube
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Cara
Kelly
John Clarkson
Clarkson
Arlie Latham
Latham
Charlie Comiskey
St. Louis Browns
Pop Anson
Anse
Delehanty
Philadelphia
Lajoie
Polo Grounds
Johnny Ward
Ward
Buck Ewing
Charlie Ferguson
Toad” Ramsey
Dan Brouthers
Middlesex Village Boys Beat Bellvues In South Common Game
Amateur baseball action Saturday afternoon on the South common saw Middlesex Village defeat the Bellvues 12 to 5. Key highlights were Pearce on the mound and Couture delivering two singles, a double, and a home run.
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Curley Smith Aims for Middle West Speed Title
Curley Smith of Marion claims the speed championship of the Middle West after Mercier's rollaway incident. The event invites Lowel riders to showcase their speed and challenge the title.
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al Mercier
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