Split Even and Baltimore Win Second on Errors
National league action notes an even split with Baltimore overcoming Butler's pitching in the first game while Buffalo defeated Newark 6-1 in the opener and 8-2 in the nightcap. Toronto beat Worcester 2-1 and Montreal edged Providence. Rochester defeated Jersey City 11-6. Altrock's wildness and costly errors fueled the Baltimore win.
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Boston
Butler
Baltimore
Altrock
Buffalo
Newark
Toronto
Worcester
Montreal
Providence
P.C
Jersey City
Montreal Seca
Rochester Ee
St. Louis Beats Detroit 3–1 Before Rain Halts Game
St Louis defeated Detroit 3 to 1 in a rain-shortened game as Sudhoff held Detroit hitless until the fifth inning. Detroit’s Terry pitched well for limited support, with Gr Louie and Detroit listed among the teams. The official scoring had Sudhoff and Sugden opposite Terry and Buelow, time 1 hour 16 minutes, attendance about 1000.
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St. Louis
Detroit
Sudhoff
Terry
Louie
Cleveland Defeats Chicago On Errors In Ninth Inning
Errors gave the visitors their first run at the start and the deciding run in the ninth. Chicago failed to hit Cleveland's latest acquisition except in the seventh and eighth. Cleveland bunched two singles, a double and a homer in the eighth. Score Cleveland 13 Chicago 7. Batteries Dorner Bemis Pratt Sullivan. Time 1.50. Umpires Carruthers Sheridan. Attendance 2250.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Dorner and Bemis
Pratt and Sullivan
Carruthers and Sheridan
Philadelphia Wins Behind Strong Home Play and McAllister
Good sitting by the home team coupled with mis plays by the visitors gave today’s game to the American leaders. McAllister a new pitcher from Iowa did good work for Philadelphia. Coughlin was hit by a pitched ball in the first inning cutting his cheek. Panna Pevic Philadelphia .01030020 %-6112 Washington .020010110-563 Batteries McAllister and Schreck Carrick and Clarke Time 1.10 Umpire Johnstone Attendance 951.
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McFarland
Selbach If
Aceliewaiee
Howell
T. Jones
Arndt
Seeee Eeer Eeeerea
Mathison
Hilbert SS
E. Vee Ovo
Robinson c
Ross P . Wees
Boston
Dougherty Lf
Stahl
Freeman
Gleason
Lachance
Sees
Ferris
Warner
Altrock
Baltimore
Mathihus
Gilbertson
Gilbert
Jones
Seiach
Philadelphia
McAlister
Iowa
Coughlin
Panna
Washington
McAllister and Schreck
Carrick and Clarke
Johnstone
Baseball results from today’s American League games
In Boston the first game ended Boston 18 Baltimore 1. second game Baltimore 6 Boston 4. Chicago hosted Cleveland with a 7 to 6 Chicago win. Philadelphia defeated Washington 6 to 5. St Louis edged Detroit 3 to 1 in a game halted after six innings.
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Boston
Baltimore
Chicago
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
Detroit
Wip Twee
Ee We
Washington Seeee
New York Team Beats Brooklyn In Lopsided Victory
New York swamped Brooklyn as Evans struggled early and MacGinnity pitched well. Seven hits were scattered, with New York scoring four in the first inning. Batteries McGinnis and Bowerman for New York and Evans and Ritter for Brooklyn. Time 1.50. Umpires Latham and Irwin. Attendance light.
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New York
Brooklyn
Evans
MacGinnity
Perect
McGinnis and Bowerman
Evans and Ritter
Latham and Irwin
Pittsburg Beats St Louis 12 3 in Sept 17 Game
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on September 17 Pearson kept the St Louis attack at bay through the first two and a half innings as Pittsburg jumped ahead to a 12 3 victory.
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Pittsburg
Pearson
Pittsburgs
Pittsburg Beats St Louis in One-Sided Game
A lopsided contest features Pittsburg defeating St Louis with prominent battery names Chesbro Zimmer Pearson Ryan and O Day. Attendance reaches 1654 while New York beats Brooklyn 12 to 9.
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Pittsburg
St. Louis
Chesbro
Zimmer
Pearson
Ryan
O'Day
Boston Defeats Haverhill in Notable National League Game
In Haverhill on Sept 17 Boston beat Haverhill 9 to 6 after a seventh inning burst. Boston rode four timely hits and an error by Ganley to pull ahead, as Eason Moran McGinley Bunyan shared duties. Umpire James Ryan, time 1 hour 33 minutes, crowd about 2000.
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Haverhill
Boston
Ganley
Eason and Moran
McGinley
Bunyan
James Ryan
Manchester Baseball Notes and Management Moves
The Manchester team faces speculation over a playing manager as likely success for next year. Manchester interests shift with John Smith and William Freeman gaining more stock control, promising harmony and wider public involvement. The article also covers player mentions, exhibition plans in St John, and local reactions to post season events.
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Eugene E. Reed
David Walter Perkins
Manchester Baseball Association
John Smith
William J. Freeman
Messrs. Smith
Freeman
Manchester
Manchester Mirror
Empire Track Thrills as Invader Wins 2.16 Trot
At Empire track a fast program featured Invader winning the 2.16 trot by a half length after Prince Selma broke, with Lord Derby edging The Monk in a photo finish in the 2.05 3-4 special. Don Riley swept the 2.09 pace with a late burst, and Miss Wilamont took the 2.19 pace in straight heats.
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New York
Empire Track
Lord Derby
Monk
K. G. Billings
Smathers
Don Riley
Lou Vaughn
Albert
Effie Powers
Home Circle
Prince Selma
Invader
Scott Hudson
Geers
Miss Wilamont
Almont, Jr
Helenora
William L
Miller
Mary Anna
Walker
Uen Seme Athanats
Kinney
Diamond King
Thompson
Wasniv Eves Salesins Orrin B
Hudson
Dick R Bounces On 2.18 Pacing At Electric Park
Baltimore reporters note Dick R aimed for the 2.18 pace at Electric Park with a scare before shaping up. I. T. Washburn won the 2.15 pace decisively. crowd and bets were heavy as fast track conditions prevailed.
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Baltimore
Dick R
Electric Park
I. T. Washburn
Dick ‘R
Royal Dictator
Hummel
Pilot Boy
Spotted Jim
Jameson
Noah
C. F. Barnes
Bik G
E. Barns
Schaeffer
Hal Fry
Clark
Bass
Laird
Racing at St Johnsbury fair yields two purse events
Over 10,000 spectators watched day two racing at St Johnsbury VI on Sept 17. The 2.26 class offered a $200 purse with Samp son H H Park Woodstock winning, Russell McGregor G B Pomeroy placing second, Annie W H B Stuart Derby third, best time 2.26. The 2.22 class carried a $250 purse with Bun ker Hill O P Dickey Corinthia winning, Miss Dillard Page Brothers Barre second, Almede H A Harding Boston third, best time 2.21.
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St. Johnsbury
Sampson
H. H. Park
Woodstock
Russell McGregor
Pomeroy
Annie W
H. B. Stuart
Derby
Bunker Hill
O. P. Dickey
Corinthia
Miss Dillard
Page Brothers
Barre
Almede
H. A. Harding
Boston
Clinton county event draws attendees on second day
Plattsburg reports continued strong turnout on the second day of Clinton county events with crowds gathering for daytime activities and scheduled performances. Local organizers note steady participation from residents and visiting guests, highlighting community engagement and upcoming program installments.
Many Chronic Cases of Weak Eyes at Merrimack Street
A short local notice reports numerous chronic eye problems tied to 445 Merrimack Street. The item notes ongoing cases and prompts readers to seek examination or report similar symptoms to health authorities.
Tenney Sro wins 2000 fair pace in Enfield heats
Tenney Sro owned by George Whitney of Enfield N H won the 2.05 pace with a $1000 stake and took the first fourth and fifth heats. Golden Dream of Lebanon N H finished second. Best time 2 1514. The 2 15 pace nursing for $500 was won by Bivouac in straight heats. Best time 2 15. The 8 years old trot was won by Wicklow Maid.
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Tenney
Worcester Driving Park meet heats unfold in steady pace
Second day events at Worcester Driving Park company meet held in straight heats. Small fields produced modest finishes with times around 2.21 to 2.27 for pacing and trotting classes, listing Bella and Fannie B among winners and noting variance in times and placements.
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Worcester
Sefit
Worcester Driving Park Company
Mary Crittenden
Ptraa' Seers
Races in Mohawk Valley and Hudson River Circuit
Genoa New York September 17 crowds fill the stands for the Mohawk valley and Hudson River circuit second day. Three races on the card all won by favorites. Pace around 2 18 with a $1000 stake. Olivewood ridden by Curtis among the contenders. Other runners include Mary 8 Owen and Harry L Tawele Times with purses of $500 and entries such as Susanna Ambler and Little Darkey. Times range from 2.13 to 2.23 with several 2.19ish marks.
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Genoa
N. Y
Mohawk Valley
Hudson River
Pace
Olivewood
Cdis
Cora
Curtis
Mary
Owen
Harry L
Peacherina Leads Lowell Pace Horse Scene For Futurity
Danny Murphy showcases Carrie Natior among Lowell’s handsome horses while Owen J. Carney buys Peacherina from Jere J. Tarlton. The three year old black pacing filly by Betterton, dam Alcoyne, has run a mile in 2 13 1 2 and a quarter in 3 11 2. Peacherina will join the New England futurity field and ship promptly. futurity prize stands at 10 dollars.
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Danny Murphy
Carrie Natior
Lowell
Talent
Peacherina
Owen J. Carney
Jere J. Tarlton
Lexington
Betterton
Alcoyne
New England
Walthour Wins At Final Coliseum Meet
Providence reports a pacing program at the Coliseum where Walthour clinched victory after Will Stinson’s injury forced last minute changes. Hughan substituted ten miles while McLean pushed Walthour to the limit, finishing 121-2 ahead. Marcus Hurley of New York won the two-thirds mile handicap and the five-mile open, with Root of Boston close in both. About 2000 spectators attended the season finale.
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Providence
Will Stinson
Bobby Althour
Stinson
Charles River
Hughan
McLean
Walthour
Root
Boston
Coliseum
Loom fixers tug team drills for Lawrence purse
The Loom fixers' union tug team held a practice evening aiming to pull the Loom fixers of Lawrence for a purse. The men appeared in form and expect to carry the end of the purse.
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Loomfixers’ Union
Lawrence
Mohair Cricket Club and Zion clash underline season notes
The Mohairs dominate the season with a championship win and prepare for a general meeting next Tuesday. Zion reserves duel Bunting reserves while Zion C C lineup and North Billerica C C teams prepare for Saturday league games. A postponed Lawrence game looms and Mohairs eye a match versus Spickerville as Oct 4 field day plans unfold amid league dispute over all star selection.
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Mohair Cricket Club
Zions
Billerica Cricket Club
South Lowell
Zion C. C
W. Croft
C. Waite
R. Bertwistle
M. Meiklejohn
C. Clogston
J. Howarth
W. Nelson
H. Hadley
G. Bailey
J. Greenwood
A. Hindle
Mohairs Edge League in October Showdown
The Putnam silver cup winner for best batter last season is debated as Rowley Walker Wainwright Longbottom Haddon and Gath are among the top men. The league committee appears to favor bowlers over batsmen. Captain Southam of the Mohairs predicts his team will win if the match is played through.
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Jeems
St. Louis
Lawrence
Lawrence Athletics
Mohairs
Spickerville
Thomas Southam
Mosley
Hird
Moss
Priestley
Aveyard
Haughton
Stirks
Greenwood
Harrison
Harriman
Rowley
Walker
Wainwright
Longbottom
Haddon
Gath
Southam
The
Buntings Prepare Open Football Season and Schedule
The U S Bunting Club announces a first open date this season at Wigginville grounds facing Arlington of Lawrence on Sept 20. The Merrimack Valley Football league layout lists games through Oct 25 with Buntings facing Arlington Andover Ward 5 Methuen and others. The club names J Marriott as captain and lists players and registrants while noting a October meeting to finalize arrangements and a shooting and bowling presence for political hon ors with Senator Fletcher and Dr Downs.
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Burns
Gale
Rowley
Buntings
Mohairs
Wigginville
Arlington Club
Lawrence
Merrimack Valley Football League
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Andover
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Ward
Methuen
J. Marriott
Sam Burtt
W. Nelson
R. Birtwistle
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G. Carson
W. Concannon
J. Halligan
J. Conlon
J. Barber
J. Kershaw
D. Allen
S. Burtt
J. Briggs
G. Dowrey
W. Graham
T. Bennett
J. Riggs
G. Scholes
F. Robinson
G. Green
Robinson
J. Flynn
J. Carruthers
H. Hale
J. Taate
H. Flynn
J. Finlan
Bowling Green
Fletcher
Dr. Downs
Lowell Rod and Gun Club
Tewksbury Polo Beats Oakland at Oakland Rink
The Tewksbury polo team defeated Oakland 6 to 3 in a hard fought match at the Oakland rink last night. Soule and Kelley starred with strong first period play and accurate drives, while Birtwhistle shone for Oakland before Blaisdell swapped positions with Soule in the second. Referee Burns and timekeeper Kane oversaw 3.15 periods in front of about 10 spectators.
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Soule
Oaklands
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Pearson
Tewkesbury
Stilling
Bertwhistle
Briggs
Bennett
Burke
Burns
Kane
Boxing rivals churn rumor and talk in boxing circles
The piece notes Charles Armstrong known as Charlie Haighey training near Martin Flahers, while Boston’s William A. Pierce cites jealousy among San Francisco sports figures. It discusses George Gardner, James J. Jeffries, Billy Delaney, Lou Houseman, Parson Davies, and a potential Ryan Gardner clash as a major attraction in pugilism today.
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William A. Pierce
Boston
San Francisco
George Gardner
James J. Jeffries
Billy Delaney
Lou Houseman
Root
Gardner
Delaney
Greggains
Polo league plans and referee appointments noted for season
The Rink reports potential referees Tom Connolly and Fred Klobedana for the National association. Providence polo, with Cunningham and Wootke likely runners and Doherty at halfback, awaits final lineup. The season may open the last Saturday in October with six clubs expected, including Providence, Worcester, Lowell, and Lawrence.
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Tom Connolly
Fred Klobedana
National Association
Providence
Worcester
Lowell
Lawrence
Providence Telegram
Cunningham
Wootke
Doherty
Mallory
Burgess
Tom Cotter
Depositions Taken In Featherweight Contested Bout
In Louisville on September 17, depositions were taken for use before Judge Emmet Field in an injunction case to block the Mc Govern versus Young Corbett bout. C E Lambertson of a Cincinnati paper called such matchups brutal and said the featherweight claim does not hinge on the fight. Samuel Harris, McGovern's manager, said both fighters would be paid 5000 dollars each.
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Emmet Field
Terry McGovern
Young Corbett
C. E. Lambertson
Cincinnati
Samuel Harris
McGovern
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