Lajoie’s 1896 contract unearthed in Fall River tale
The Wilbur hotel proprietor in Fall River reveals a January 31 1896 contract showing Napoleon Lajoie agreed to play the 1896 season for $100 a month. The tale traces how Lajoie, dubbed king of baseball, caught the eyes of Boston and Philadelphia suitors after his Woonsocket discovery and first game impressions.
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Napoleon Lajoie
Fall River
Marston
Wilbur Hotel
Lajoie
Courier-Citizen
Woodcock
Brown University
Woonsocket
New Bedford Lowell and Others In New England League Action
New England League notes report New Bedford at Lowell and Manchester at Haverhill with rain postponements affecting all games. Hickey to return next week for hitting, Murphy potentially traded to Lawrence for Valdois, and Ashenbach apologizes to umpire Ryan. Lowells fans cheer Jordan’s hitless night and McKenna leaves baseball for a New York customs job as Lake’s pennant hopes fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Lowell
Haverhill
Spalding Park
Lowell Boys
Charley McKenna
New York
Fall River
Morgan
McKenna
New Bedford
N. B
F. R
Nashua
Yeager
Lawrence
Edwards
Manchester
Nashua Fans Rally Behind Baseball Enthusiast Pa Labelle
A Nashua telegraph figure Pa Labelle entertains with vocal reactions and dramatic hat waves at Nashua games. The piece critiques Lowell and Massachusetts umpires, notes strong Fall River pitching, and lists numerous pitcher records across the New England league amid a tense, sold out season.
Fastest recorded miles by various masters in 1900s
The New York World lists record speeds across many domains including trotting horses Dan Patch and Lou Dillon, running Salvatore and Dick Welles, locomotive Plant System, automobile Henri Fournier, man W G George, bicycle Joe Nelson, unpaced runner W E Samuelson, and others like skater G Bellefembe and sailing Reliance.
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New York World
Lou Dillon
Readville
Mass
Dan Patch
Brighton Beach
Salvator
Monmouth Park
Dick Welles
Washington
Jacksonville
Fleming
Henri Fournier
Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn
Reliance
Newport
Hudson
Disputed umpiring clouds Nashua baseball season
Umpire Sullivan’s recent calls in Nashua games draw complaints from locals as fans claim favoritism against Nashua while presidents and managers discuss a planned franchise sale. Charlie Ganzel reportedly to take a 10 day option with financial backing from his brother, Billy Hamilton to captain the Haverhill team. Purchase price mentioned as about 3000 dollars.
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John J. Linehan
Haverhill New England League Association
Charlie Ganzel
Boston
Ganzel
Haverhill
New York Americans
Billy” Hamilton
Lake
Lowell
Carney
Concord
Chicago shuts out Detroit in errorless game
Chicago defeated Detroit 2 to 0 in an errorless contest highlighted by superb fielding. Flaherty was effective on the mound and struck out Barrett in Detroit's lone eighth inning threat. The Chicago infield sparkled as Donovan and Buelow turned double plays. Attendance was 1,058 at the Chicago park.
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Detroit
Chicago
Flaherty
Barrett
Slattery
Donovan
Buelow
O’loughlin
Phillies Lose After Sixth Inning Rally In Cleveland
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 10 to 3 after a decisive sixth inning. Gochnaur had chances to retire the side, Kilian closed out the game, and Donohue Abbott Henley Schreck provided the offensive support. Umpires Sheridan and Hgan oversaw a 3,091 attendance.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Gochnaur
Killian
Henley and Schreck
Donohue
Abbott
Sheridan and
Hgan
Baseball Nightline Fixtures From AL Showdowns
In the American League schedule Boston travels to Philadelphia while Washington visits New York Chicago faces Detroit and St Louis meets Cleveland. Each matchup tests division rivals and could influence early standings as teams chase key wins.
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P.O
Boston
Cleveland
Philadelphia
New York
Detroit
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Sancavena Cena
Connecticut League Results Summary
Norwich-Norwich 2 Springfield 0 in five innings. Holyoke Bridgeport game called at start of third. New London 8 New Haven 5 in six innings. Hartford Meriden game postponed by rain.
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Norwich
Springfield
Holyoke
Bridgeport
New London
New Haven
Hartford
Lowell Vertures to Lead New England Basketball Team
James Grey will manage the Lowell basketball franchise rebranded as the Lowells in the New England Basketball Association season starting soon. He plans a fast, four-game-a-week schedule, adds several stars, and aims to bring a pennant to the Spindle City with a full roster from previous squads and new signings from surrounding cities.
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Lowell
New England Basketball Association
James Grey
Grey
Lowells
Manchester
Concord
Lawrence
Nashua
Haverhill
Gota Smith
Burke
Coughlin
Deneninger
Pennsylvania
Cummings
Benny Cassidy
Ball Eee
George O’brien
Haver
Western Massachusetts League
N. E. Association
Carnegie Warns on Tea Tax and Canadian Preference
New York dispatch cites Andrew Carnegie warning Boston could mobilize against a tea tax and Canadian preferential products. He suggests using the bond withdrawal from Canada or a British goods surcharge as countermeasures, noting historic duties that secured equal treatment for the United States.
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Andrew Carnegie
Boston
Carnegie
Canada
Great Britain
Congress
America
Republic
Tornado damages Stamford area with widespread destruction
A cyclone like storm swept Stamford Connecticut between 4 and 5 PM causing hundreds of fallen trees, unroofed sheds and tangled wires. The trolley system collapsed for a time and darkness spread across the center as crews worked to clear wreckage. Damages run into thousands with no injuries reported. The storm also hit Danbury and New Haven but with less damage.
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Stamford
Conn
South Street
Atlantic Street
Main Street
Danbury
New Haven
Civil service rules bar clerk hire in Lawrence
Aug 25 Civil service commissioners inform city officials and Michael J McEneaney that McEneaney can no longer be employed as clerk in the Overseers of the Poor office under Revised Laws section 34 chapter 19. Payment must cease within one week after mailing. The board will meet tomorrow to elect a replacement.
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Lawrence
Civil Service Commissioners
Michael J. McEneaney
McEneaney
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Civil Service
Swordfish towed to schooner after grapnel captures it
A Boston deep sea crew recounted landing a 400 pound swordfish off Cox's ledge after it swallowed a grapnel rope and towed the boat. The fish offered no struggle, allowing the crew to haul it aboard with a boathook and lassoed flukes.
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Massachusetts
Cox's Ledge
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Americans Win International Cricket Match in Toronto
The international cricket contest in Toronto on August 25 ended with the American team defeating the opponents by 277 to 130. The victory caps a strong showing by the United States in a match played under provincial conditions in Ontario.
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Toronto
Ont
Westchester Polo Team Defeats Meadowbrook 9 8 In Rain
Newport Illinois reports the Country club of Westchester polo team beat Meadowbrook Free booters 9 to 8 as heavy rain and thunder disrupted play in the second and third periods. Spectators sought shelter before the finish. The YMCA Carnival will feature a hose race Thursday.
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Newport
R. IL
Country Club of Westchester
Meadowbrook Freebooters
Pittsburg Wins Duo Over Phillies In NL Action
In a twin bill, Pittsburg defeats Philadelphia 5 to 4 in game one and 6 to 0 in game two. Cincinnati vs Brooklyn and St Louis vs Boston were postponed by rain, while New York and Chicago also had a rainout.
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P.O
Pittsburg
Chicago
Newark
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Pittsburg Defeats Philadelphia in Twin Baseball Games
Pittsburg beat Philadelphia twice in a daylight split chin music contest. The second game ended after six innings due to darkness with Roth leaving after being spiked in the first game. Attendance 2827. Scores show Pittsburg 22 runs to Philadelphia 7 in the first game and 22 to 4 in the second.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Roth
Doheny
Phelps
Duggleby
Doom
Emslie
Small Lifted Peas as French Peas in Large Cans
A brief note compares small lifted peas to French peas, asserting only large cans can contain them. It suggests size and packaging considerations, with emphasis on product distinctions in canned peas.
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King of Ball
Selee
Boston Nationals
Billie Nash
Philadelphia Nationals
Nash
Hickey
Murphy
Valdois
Ashhenbach
Ryan
Connie Murphy
A. G. Doe
Flanigan
Edward Seacourt
Ashenbach
Amire Ryan
Tommy Bond
New Bedford Exchange
Jordan
Hooker
Wagner
Lajole
Clevelands
Pittsburger
N. E. League
P.C. Manchester
Ball River
Aeens Eee
Yes
Awrence
Aeeee
Eens
Pa Buzzel
Nashua Fresh
Purity Lake
Fred Lake
LaBell
Quinn
Sullivan
Cee Riordan
Foxen
Ses Langton
Bushey
N. B Cross
Haverhill Cross
Derby
Whiting
Labelle
Swope
McCarthy
Day
Tossiyn
Josslyn
Gilroy
Ross
F. R. Ee
Amberger
N. B Miller
F. R Morgan
Courteen
Connolly
Harrison
Ed. Secord
Nashua Telegraph
New Hampshire
Iashua
Fair Grounds
London Times
Chamberlain
the Sun
London
Stamford, Conn
National League
Blake
Bourbon
Goblake A
Dams, Taylor & Toyed Istillers
Adams, Taylor&Co
State St
Pittebure
Isiicis
Winham and Smith
Frazer
Doomn
Emslie and Hillman
New Coliseum
Lakeview Avenue
City Limits
Walthour
Caldwell
Buffalo
Rochester
Montreal
Baltimore
Jersey City
Providence
Masury
Nomar
the Thompson Hardware Co
Merrimack Street
Caleb L. Smith
Brangh Groger
Middlesex
Holihan Bros
Lawrence, Mass
Common and
Hampshire
J. H. Burke & Company
Coburn Street
West Third Street
Tod
John H. Burke & Company
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