Lynn Baseball Franchise Sold and New Management Takes Charge
The Lynn New England league franchise is sold to Lynn Baseball and Amusement Co. for 3750. Leonard to direct the baseball end while Lake exits. four weekly games at the shore grounds. Contingent back salaries totaling about 400 to be paid by the previous owners. The deal transfers player contracts and the 10 year NE league agreement. Lake not part of sale. The change ends division and aims to restore Lynn baseball to a higher standard. Local clubs face uncertain futures as payments and liabilities shift with the transfer.
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New England League of Baseball
Umpire Fired During Game by Two Managers
A baseball anecdote recounts Nashua and Lowell managers Fred Lake and Henry Burns firing an umpire named Gaffney during a game. The event, noted as possibly unique in league history, involved disputed calls, a scuffle, and Gaffney fleeing over the fence after being removed from the field.
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Fred Lake
Lowell
Henry Burns
Gaffney
Boston
McLaughlin
N. E. League Results Show Mixed Scores
In Haverhill, Haverhill beat New Bedford 2 1 in the first game while New Bedford won 6 4 in the second. Lynn defeated Fall River 4 3 in 10 innings. Lawrence faced Nashua with a 6 6 tie at Concord, where Taunton won 4 6.
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Nashua
New England League Pairings Reported for Weekend
Fall River faces Lynn while New Bedford meets Haverhill in New England League play. Taunton travels to Nashua and Lawrence visits Concord, shaping the weekend schedule with four matchups across the circuit.
Concord 6 Taunton 4 in New Hampshire game summary
Concord defeated Taunton 6 to 4 in an afternoon game at Concord New Hampshire. A planning stop by Henry highlighted the fielding as the key defensive feature. Score not included in full detail.
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Hartman Dominates as Team Rallies in 6 Inning Win
Off Groom walks one and Lee six, Hartman fans four while O Jackson handles a passed ball. Zacher Templin Kane Hartman and O Jackson steal bases, with Lee Jackson and Grant Lee Huntington turning double plays. Umpire Hastings. Time 1:30. Attendance 20.
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O’brien
Lynn 4, Fall River 3 in season debut
Lynn opened its season here on August 7 with a 4 to 3 victory over Fall River under the new manager. The game marked Lynn’s first contest with the fresh lineup and approach, as players adjusted to the changes announced this week.
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C Y M L Baseball Notes Seek Challenging Opponents
The C Y M L defeated the Elms on North Common 12 to 8 and seek purse games with Ketchup club or Centralville Blues. They aim to hear from strong city teams, with John S. Reardon as contact, Open date next Saturday for more contests. Also reports a 19 to 114 win by Very Wells against Lowell machine shop, plus Middlesex defeating Mammoths 6 to 3.
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Gibson In Form Boston Secures Fourth Victory
Flick muffed a ball in the final inning allowing Boston to clinch the series with win number four. The home team maintained control late as Gibson pitched strongly to finish.
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Split Even Willis Invincible In Close Second Contest
American League results feature Boston 4 over Cleveland 3 in 11 innings with Freeman and Flick turning the tide. Detroit beat Philadelphia 9-3. New York crushed St. Louis 14-4. Washington edged Chicago 9-7 as games unfold across leagues. In National League Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 13-7. Chicago beat New York 4-0. St Louis and Brooklyn rain postponed. superior Reulbach shuts down New York as Chicago wins 4-0.
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Detroit Beats Philadelphia Slim. Poor Fielding Deflates Aces
Detroit fans enjoyed a strong batting display while Philadelphia’s defense faltered in a 9 to 3 road win for Detroit. Attendance was 5328 as Mullen and Drill teamed for the win and Ben der and Schreck shared the mound duties.
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Detroit
New York Team Extends Winning Streak With St Louis Victory
New York stays undefeated with a 12th straight win after defeating St Louis. Final score shows New York 12 runs on 14 hits to St Louis 8 with errors. Batteries Sudhoff and Spencer for New York and Powell and McGuire for St Louis. Umpire Sheridan. Time 1 hour 45 minutes. Attendance 3,000.
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Spencer
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Sheridan
Washington Rally Falls Short Against Chicago In 9th
Washington rallied in the eighth inning scoring five runs on five singles and a three bagger as Altrock pitched well for Chicago. Final score shows Washington tallies and Chicago nine runs with a 9 to 7 result. Batteries-Townsend Wolf Jacobson Heyden Kittredge Owen Altrock and McFarland. Time 2.02 attendance not listed.
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Altrock
Townsend
Wolf
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Heyden
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McFarland
Sheeo Een Enid
Baseball News From The Diamond in Boston and Beyond
Detroit’s in Boston today amid talk the Lawrence club will be sold to Lawrence parties soon. Connie Mack secured Brouthers, former Montgomery and New Orleans third baseman. New York Nationals won 13 straight before a loss to Pittsburgh. Murray led the Eastern league in home runs with six, Soffel had five. National league clubs waived claim to Frank Hahn. Milwaukee St Paul and Kansas City interested. Noonan had six hits in nine at bats for St Paul, including a homer and three doubles. George Decker, ex Chicago first baseman, committed to a state hospital in California. Umpire Blu attacked. several players fined and suspended for incidents under the shower bath. The Nationals might have benefited from a fast youngster worth 12 to 15 additional wins for Boston.
Lowell Defeats Melrose In Baseball at Spalding Park
Lowell street car men defeated Melrose 10 to 5 Monday afternoon at Spalding park. Batteries were Lowell Grimes and Toohey versus Melrose Phinney and Kenney.
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Westchester Country Club beats Point Judith in polo match
Narragansett Pier Rhode Island August 7 The Country Club of Westchester defeated the Point Judith first team in a scratch polo match this afternoon by a score of 12 to 5.
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Cincinnati 13 Philadelphia 7 box score and notes
Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 13 to 7 in a game marked by loose fielding and heavy hitting. Harper struggled on the mound, with 2.10 time and umpire Emslie overseeing. Attendance was 11,491 as Cincinnati improved to .500 on the season. Batteries: Harper Schlei for Cincinnati. Pittenger Sutthoff Abbott for Philadelphia.
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Hobbs Wins Third Club Cup Qualifier at Vesper Club
Fa W Hobbs won the third qualifying competition for the club cup held yesterday at Vesper Country Club. Scores followed, detailing the results of the event and the standings among participants.
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Vesper Country Club
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The Russian Lion Hackenschmidt Echoed as Wrestler Supreme
Henry R. Pierce extols George Hackenschmidt, the Russian Lion, as a virtually unbeatable wrestler. The piece contrasts his unmatched strength and speed with Jenkins, notes his escapes from holds, and praises his training, diet, and discipline while likening him to legendary strongmen.
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NO SURPRISES Largest Tennis Event Opens in Boston
The Longwood Cricket Club hosts the largest tennis tournament in U.S. history with 87 of 93 singles entrants on day one and 56 singles matches completed before darkness. In doubles, 26 teams entered a record list as play begins tomorrow. Karl H. Behr, last week’s Nahant winner, survived a tough test from N. W. Hallowell.
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Jay defeats Barney Oldfield at Detroit track
Webb Jay of Cleveland scored a decisive victory over Barney Oldfield in the 10 mile open event at the Detroit Automobile Racing Association meet in Grosse Pointe. Oldfield and Jay were the only entrants, with Jay later set to race Oldfield again in a deciding heat tomorrow after winning his heat by a wide margin.
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Lowest Round Trip Rates to Pacific Coast Points
Lowest round trip rates to Pacific Coast via Nickel Plate Road. Tickets to Portland Seattle or Tacoma and return on sale daily until September 2. May be routed through California in one direction at slightly higher rate. Special round trip rates to San Francisco and Los Angeles daily August 6 to 11 inclusive. Good return limit and stopover privileges. Write L. P. Burgess N E P A Old South Bldg Boston Mass for rates.
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Grand Circuit Race Opens at Kenilworth Park Features Clarita W
Buffalo July 7 feature event of the opening grand circuit meeting at Kenilworth park saw Clarita W win the 2.17 trot with Angel breaking twice and Geers fading after leading early. Ethel Mc captured the $5000 purse after a fast pace with Don Carr close behind in the finish. Three year olds set fastest time of the year in their race and Katherine L faced heavy betting before losing to Susie N amid a Canada excursion crowd.
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