Dover Defeats Lowell in Slugfest Amid Wild Pitching
Dover bats and Willis pitching collapse pace a high scoring game that ends 11 to 4. O'Brien makes a spectacular bare handed catch, Boardman and Merritt contribute key plays, and Drohan replaces Willis amid a rain delay.
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Shires
Gusheen
Francis
Burrill
Kelly
Connors
Willis
Weddidge
Thompson
Driscoll
Lock
Cassidy
Bradley
Lake
Merritt
Waillis
Drohan
Boardman
Webber
Jaycee
McLaughlin
Jayce
Crohan
O'brien
O’brien
Sock
Dover
Sgrow
Nashua Defeats Fall River in 8-6 Ball Game
Fall River hosted Nashua in a tense game as Nashua surged ahead in the fourth inning scoring five runs. Van Zandt and Ball stood out on defense for Nashua while both teams fought hard, with Nashua finishing on top 8 to 6.
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Fall River
Nashua
van Zandt
Ball
Haverhill Beats Manchester 1-0 In Tight Afternoon Game
Haverhill defeated Manchester 1 to 0 in an exciting afternoon contest. Haverhill scored the lone run in the fourth inning. Rapp committed the only error of the game.
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Haverhill
Manchester
Rapp
Lawrence Defeats Concord In Slugging Baseball Tilt
Lawrence beat Concord 6 to 3 as Long and O'Brien pitched for the locals in a game that opened with heavy hitting and a few errors. Other scores listed include Dover 11 Lowell 4, Nashua 8 Fall River 6, and Haverhill 1 Manchester 0.
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Lawrence
Concord
Long
O'Brien
BASE BALL NOTES FROM LOWELL AND DOVER
Baseball notes recount Lowell at Dover, Bressler vs Morrissey comparisons, and Dover's fragile finances backed by a 10 year franchise. Joyce will shift to center for Dover post season, Murray and Morrissey shifting to the big leagues. Attending crowds linger low while optimism persists in Fall River Globe coverage.
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Manchester
Murray
Morrissey
Boston Rout Winds with Six Triples in Loss to Cleveland
Cleveland routed Boston 22 August as Young dominated Boston pitching while Bernhardt held, though Collins left early. Notable hits include two base hits by Parent and Stahl, three-base hits by Bradley and Flick, and multiple errors. Final: Cleveland 5 earned runs, Boston 1, with 7572 in attendance.
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Wren Teen
Washington Defeated as Chicago Breaks Loose in Eighth and Ninth
In a slow game, Washington faltered in the eighth inning allowing Chicago to tie. Chicago loaded the bases in the ninth, a blocked passed ball allowed three runs across. Final score shows Chicago 9 to Washington 2 with Griffith McFarland Sullivan Townsend Drill Umphrey Carruthers Johnstone on the batteries. Attendance 2,463.
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Phillies Take Third Win Over St Louis in Rain-Shortened Tilt
Philadelphia club won the third straight against St. Louis. Kane pitched poorly as Wad dell replaced him after the first inning. Kane and Sugden battered. Wad dell, Mitchell and Schreck held the line. Time 1.19. Umpire Sheridan. Attendance 2,372.
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Mitchell
Waddell
Kane
Philadelphia
Sugden
Schreck
Sheridan
Detroit Defeats Baltimore With Solid Pitching in Exhibition
In Baltimore, Mullen allowed four hits as Detroit won easily. Seara and Detroit led early, with a 1945 time noted. Shields and Robinson opposed by Mullen and McAllister. Umpire Connolly oversaw the game before 1700 attendees.
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Mds
Mullen
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Seara
Shields
Scoreline fragments from early baseball standings
Reading appears to record game scores between teams including Boston, Cleveland, Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis and Baltimore with partial results listed and multiple incomplete pairings. Names and exact dates are unclear, but one line notes a 12 to 4 Philadelphia win over St. Louis.
Boston Wins Chicago Game On Timely Hitting And Errors
Boston won today in Chicago by timely hitting and C. Pittenger’s strong pitching, while costly Chicago errors aided the visitors. Final score reflected Boston’s advantage.
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Chicago
Boston
Pittenger
Pittsburg Beats Brooklyn in Doubleheader 14 to 2
Pittsburg won both games over Brooklyn, led by Leach whose batting produced a homer with three RBIs and a three-base hit clearing the bases. Final scores show Pittsburg 14 and 5 runs in the second game to Brooklyn 2 and 1.55 time. Doheny Zimmer Kit Wall umpire Irwin.
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Brooklyn
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Wall
Irwin
Pittsburg Beats Brooklyn in Second Game 7 to 1
In the second game Pittsburg defeated Brooklyn 7 to 1 as Kitson Evans Chesbro and Zimmer pitched. Time 1 hour 40 minutes. Umpire Irwin. Attendance 4,070. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 3 to 2 in Cincinnati Ohio on August 22.
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Cincinnati Beats Diggleby Early Then Falters
Cincinnati rushed to lead against Diggleby in the first two innings but failed to score after the second. Hahn was solid until the sixth when two walks produced two runs, giving Philadelphia a path to the win as Bergen and Dug gleby paired with Doer behind the plate. Time 1.25. Umpires O Day and Brown. Attendance 3000.
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National League Results From Various Cities
Summary of NL games with Chicago Boston Chicago 5 2 Cincinnati Philadelphia 2 Pittsburgh 14 2 Pittsburgh 7 1 Providence Toronto 1 0 Providence 0 0 Montreal Worcester 7 8 Newark Rochester 5 Jersey City 1 Buffalo 10 Jersey City 7 Buffalo 3 Tokens show multiple city scores across two games each, with results from Boston Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Providence Worcester Newark Jersey City Buffalo Montreal.
COM League Results From New London Bridgeport Norwich Waterbury
Summary of recent baseball scores from regional leagues and national matchups. New London beat New London 7 1 at New London New Haven. Bridgeport 9 Hartford 4. Norwich 7 Meriden 1. Waterbury 11 Springfield 3. AMERICAN league schedule lists St Louis at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia Chicago at Baltimore Detroit at Washington. NATIONAL Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Pittsburg New York at St Louis Sunday Brooklyn at Chicago Pittsburg at Cincinnati. NEW ENGLAND Lowell at Dover Manchester at Lawrence Concord at Haverhill Nashua at Fall River. EASTERN Montreal at Worcester Toronto at Providence Buffalo at Jersey City Rochester at Newark Rocheser at Newark.
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Shamrocks and Elms Set for Hot Fair Grounds Game
The Shamrocks and Elms duel this afternoon on the Fair grounds in a contest featuring many new players. A Riverside manager challenges Brooksides to a $100-a-side match, signaling a bold afternoon of local baseball action.
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Young Cy Arrives In Cincinnati for Training Stay
In Cincinnati Ohio on August 22 the figure known as Young Cy and his management party arrived and checked into a hotel for a temporary training stay. In the afternoon he searched for suitable training quarters nearby.
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New Yorker Honored By Queen For Deaf Mutes Aid
Miller Rees Hutchison of New York City sailed for New York on the White Star line steamer Celtic. He was summoned to Cowes and received from Queen Alexandra a special coronation medal for his services to deaf mutes in London.
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Botha Pays Tribute At Ixelles Cemetery For Gen Meyer
Brussels August 22 Gen Botha visited the Ixelles cemetery and viewed Gen Lucas Meyer’s body in the mortuary He paused in prayer and placed a wreath on the coffin The Boer general’s body will lie in the mortuary for three months before being returned to South Africa
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Lucas Meyer
South Africa
Lowell Gas Light Plans Three New Store Lighting Installations
The Lowell Gas Light company prepares to place three lights to illuminate stores halls and large areas. They promise a large volume of light equal or better diffuse and steadier than an electric system while costing less overall.
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Readville Grand Card Highlights Dan Patch Challenge
Readville August 22 card features Dan Patchs bid to break the worlds pacing record. Ed Geers drives The Monk to win heat one with a 2.051% race record as Lord Derby fades. The Monk repeats in heat two with Lord Derby pressing before the score. Futures include six events tomorrow and the Dan Patch pacing challenge against Star Pointer.
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Dumont W. earns purse in Indiana bout
A brief boxing card in Indiana lists Dumont W. facing opponent De .6.6.5 Irvin Patchen with a purse of 30 dollars. The bout is scheduled by 3 time 2.13, 2,13 percent, 2.10, indicating the odds or weigh-in details.
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Races At Fairfield Run Off In Afternoon Harness Meet
Fairfield Me Aug 2 After indecision and postponement harness events at Fairfield Park two races were completed this afternoon The 2 21 class trotter pace for 150 purse was captured by Luzzara in three of four heats Al Pointer with was second and Lady St Croix third Best time 2 23 1 4 The 2 33 trot or pace for 100 purse was won by Baby Mc in three of four heats
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Barre Races Show Fast Times At Local Track
Barre Vermont August 22 Four horse races held at the track with fifteen heats yielding fast times. Results list Ray Stone first in the 2.40 class and Gladys winning the 2.21 class, with Duke and Tom Arnold also taking wins in their respective 2.50 and 2.24 classes. Best times noted include 2.204% for the 2.21 segment and 2.21% in other heats.
Newport Sloops Set Six Races For Open Regatta
A match between 45-foot sloops Humma owned by H B Duryea of Newport Shark by F Lathrop Ames and Altair Cord Meyer of New York has been arranged for six races starting September 1 on successive days. The first two races coincide with the Newport Yacht Racing association open regatta.
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American Canoe Trohy Victory at Camp Nauset
The American Canoe association left Camp Nauset after dawn. The dolphin trophy race occurred today and was won by New Man of Winchester, marking a notable achievement for the team.
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Defends Water Cure From Chelsea Soldier in Manila
William R. Blanchard, formerly of Chelsea and with Col. Rice's 26th infantry, now in Manila as a civilian, defends American army severity in the Philippines. In a Chelsea Gazette letter he argues the war required harsher tactics, cites Filipino provocation and crimes, and claims the water cure helped end the Panay campaign in three months. He condenses Malay treachery with praise for decisive force to stop endless fighting. He condemns antiwar critics and notes American soldiers suffer casualties from Filipino savagery.
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Col. Rice
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Cambridge Taxes Reach Record High For City Rate
The Cambridge tax rate of 18.30 dollars tops the city’s history, up 1.40 from last year’s 16.90. Increases stem from metro parks, new armory, smallpox expenses, and higher city costs up 80,000 with a 60,000 overlay. Metropolitan park tax adds 36,686.14. total assessed value rises modestly to 98,136,785 with warrants at 1,788,770. City, county, state and sewer levies listed. mayor absent.
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May be manslaughter in Chariton City incident
George H. Whitney, an employee at Acres & Taylor Shoddy mills, is under arrest in Southbridge on a charge of assaulting his wife Ellen T. The violent confrontation at the mill gate led to stabbing wounds nine times with a needle, with the woman in a dangerous condition and the charge possibly elevating to manslaughter.
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Unknown craft sunk near Goose Hummock off Fisher's Island
Stonington Connecticut reports a vessel sunk about five miles southeast of Goose Hummock with indications it was cut in two. Captain Ostman of the smack Etta F Lena recovered a 19 foot yaw and observed the mast of a likely 250 ton vessel rising from the water near the wreck site.
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