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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1908

Page

5

Giants Win Streak Continues Despite Pittsburg Loss

In a National League card of yesterday games New York and Pittsburg tied 5 5 while Chicago beat Brooklyn 10 to 2 and Philadelphia edged Cincinnati 4 to 2 St Louis defeated Boston 4 to 1 The Giants see Bresnahan and McGraw removed as a small crowd watches Pittsburg fall 5 to 3 Standing show New York leading with .618 and Cincinnati at .491 next in line Boston Chicago St Louis Philadelphia Brooklyn and Pittsburg with varying records.

New York Pittsburg Chicago Brooklyn Philadelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Boston P.C Philaphia Sv Sakes Cal W. L. B.C Detroit Cleveland Washington

Giants Triumph Over Pittsburg In 5-3 Victory

New York Giants beat Pittsburg 5 to 3 in a second straight win as crowds dwindled. McGraw clashed with umpire O Day. Bresnahan, Doyle, and Tenney delivered key hits while Pittsburg rallied with early runs but failed to sustain a late challenge. The Giants seized control early and stretched their lead, leaving Pittsburg unable to match them.

New York Times Pittsburg New York Giants New York Pittsburgs Giants John McGraw O’day McGraw Stesnahan Doyle Gibson Leach Bresnahan Maddox Ltesnahan Tenney Storke Abby Devlin Wilson Clarke Wagner Abbie’s Donlin Crandall Needham

Bridwell Delivers as Pittsburg Clinches Victory Over New York

In a tense contest Pittsburg defeats New York with Bridwell's clutch swing. Devlin and Seymour spark late scoring as Pittsburg builds on two important hits. Maddox struggles on the mound while Crandall yields runs and secures the win with solid defense and timely hits from Abbaticchio and Wilson.

Pittsburg New York Thomas Tenney Teach Doyle A Eg Clarke Wagener Doniin Storke Seymour Wilson Devlin Sibson l'Barry Maddox B'dwell Crandall

Chicago Defeats Brooklyn in Rough Chicago Victory

Chicago beat Brooklyn 10 to 2 as Bell struggled and was relieved by Rucker. Ruelbach pitched well for Chicago. Key hits included Sheckard with two, Lumley and Ruelbach driving in runs. Home run by Jordan and solid defense limited Brooklyn to four runs. Time of game about one hour forty-two minutes.

Chicago Brooklyn Today Bell Rucker Ruelbach Sheehan Glovered Brooklyn Sheckard Lumley Jordan Schulte Moran Hofman Tinker Evers Pell Messrs. Rudderkham and Emsile

Fragmentary Neighbors and Firms Listed in City Notices

Readable fragments from Cincinnati and St. Louis listings show names such as Baveies-Coridon Doolin Ewing Volz Schlel and R H E St Louis with multiple numbers and references to batteries and individuals like Dorner Linda man Chappelle and Graham. The text appears to be partial classifieds or notices with scattered figures and names.

R. E. Papeeobie Cincinnati Baveies Coridon Doolin Ewing Volz Schlel

Yanks Take Another Beat St Louis 3 to 1

AMERICAN LEAGUE results from yesterday show New York defeating St Louis 3 to 1. Delehanty's spectacular catch hampered an opponent, adding to a busy schedule with Chicago at Boston and other cross league pairings listed.

St. Louis Delehanty

Standings and St. Louis Win Mirror Baseball Notes

The article recaps a baseball session at American League Park focusing on St. Louis versus New York, praising Delehanty and Ball for key plays and noting a 3-1 final score. It describes critical in innings, hits by Hartzell, Ferris, and Ball, injuries, and crowd reactions. It also lists box scores and game details from St. Louis, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, and Chicago games with pitchers, batters, and outcomes.

Delehanty Ball Yankee American League Park St. Louis Jones Howell Stone Hartzell Jonsey Heidrick Donny Eva Hemphill Laporte Frank Pittsburg W. W. Aulick Giants New York Qcconroy Rf&ss Chase Ferris H'phill Wallace Sch'tzer Del'nty Will Mor’tv Ee Ee Ae Ae Smith Sslcoe Kleinow Manning Schweitzer Tsi So Oinin Mellveen Williams Smith Conroy Mr. Connolly

Annis Buys Grand Rapids Club

Grand Rapids Central League Club sold by Louisville owner Phil Arnold to Bert Annis president of the South Bend Club. The deal was completed by wire this afternoon.

Grand Rapids, Mich Grand Rapids Phil Arnold Louisville Bert Annis South Bend

Burns Anxious To Meet Johnson In Sydney Fight Discussed

Sydney Aug 25 Tommy Burns who yesterday defeated Bill Squires says he is anxious to meet Jack Johnson in Sydney. Negotiations for a match are under way. Baseball Today 4 PM Americans vs Chicago at American League Park Ady.

Sydney Tommy ” Burns Bill’? Squires Jack" Johnson Baseball Today Chicago

Allen Winter Wins Trotting Derby at Readville Grand Circuit

Allen Winter driven by Lon McDonald won the American Trotting Derby at Readville Mass defeating Prince C San Francisco Ralph Wick and The Huntsman in a 50 000 purse handicap race. Final heat time 2 46 with eight heats and 20 000 in attendance.

Readville Mass Allen Winter M. H. Reardon Indianapolis Ind Prince C James Farley New York City San Francisco P. W. Hodges Pleasanton Cal Ralph Wick the Huntsman J. C. Drusen Bardstown Peter Balta Harry B. Clarke Fairmount West Va Sonoma Girl Sweet Marie Pete Miss Lotta Crabtree Sonoma Conset Lon McDonald McDonald Hedgewood Boy Marvelleta

Harness Races at Wilkes Barre Fair Draw Large Crowd

Wilkesbarre Penn Aug 25 Twelve thousand persons attended the Luzerne County Fair races today. Track fast. 506 Trot Purse 590 Ryan won first heat and second and fourth heats and race Trivalla placed third Best time 27124 9 05 Pace Purse 900 Emiline won three straight heats Edna Wyoming second Fred third Best time 2 224

Wilkesbarre Penn Luzerne County Ryan Paker Trivalla Emiline Edna Wyoming Fred

Elberfeld Still's Manager Speculation At Yankees

The Yankees sit low in the American League standings as talk grows of a new manager. Pitner Orth is released to return home to Lynchburg, Va., signaling a possible team overhaul. Stallings Murray and Jack Dunn have been mentioned as potential successors, though President Farrell says no selection has been made.

Yankees Pitener Orth Lynchburg Frank Farrell Stallings Newark Murray Philadelphia Jack Dunn Providence Hilltop Farrell Elberfeld

Baseball Scores From Regional Leagues Across The Nation

Scores from multiple leagues report varied results including Rochester 3 Rochester 3 in 11 innings, Buffalo 11 Baltimore 0, Toronto 2 Providence 1, Montreal 2 Toronto 1 in 4 innings, plus several American Association, New York State, Connecticut, Tri State, Southern, and New England games with several games ending after darkness or in extra innings. Notable results include St Paul 6 Columbus 2, Milwaukee 1 Louisville 0, Minneapolis 2 Toledo 1, Kansas City 8 Indianapolis 1, Reading 8 Williamsport 4, Memphis 5 Montgomery 1, New Orleans 3 Atlanta 1 in 8 innings, and Lynn 4 Fall River 8. The day features many close scores and weather-impacted delays across regions.

Rochester Newark Buffalo Baltimore Toronto Providence Montreal Jersey City American Association St. Paul Columbus Milwaukee Louisville Minneapolis -Minneapolis Toledo Kansas City -Indianapolis Kansas City Elmira Wilkesbarre Scranton Utica Troy Igi Paes 'Ke Albany Syracuse Johnstown Memphis Montgomery Little Rock Nashville Mobile Birmingham New Orleans Atlanta New England Lyn—Lynn Fall Haverhill

Alexander Beats Clothier In All Comers Semi Final

Frederick B. Alexander of New York defeated William J. Clothier of Philadelphia in straight sets to reach the finals of the all comers National lawn tennis tournament at the Casino. He advances to face Beals C. Wright of Boston, who beat Nathaniel Emerson of Chicago in four sets. Wright is a prior champion and Alexander never before reached the finals.

Newpoyt R. I Casino Frederick B. Alexander New York William J. Clothier Philadelphia Alexander Beals C. Wright Boston Nathaniel Emerson Chicago Wright Clothier Vantage Philadelphian Alexader Emerson Alexander-Clothier Alexander Clothier S.cosee Ccevreret F. B. Alexander J. Clo Thief B. c. Wright Bston Nathaniel Merson

Bar Harbor State tennis doubles semis narrow field

The Bar Harbor State championship men doubles at the Swimming Club advanced to the semi finals with fast play. Potter and Gregg defeated Rogers and Count Torok 6-4 10-12 8-6 in a best match, while Pearson brothers beat Higginson Frelinghuysen and Kawasaki Dixon beat Pratt Brown 6-4 8-0.

New York Times Bar Harbor Robert Potter Gregg Rogers Count Torok Potter Pearson Brothers Higginson Frelinghuysen Kawasaki Dixon Pratt Brown Philadelphia J. T. Pratt E. Pennington Pearson Frederick Pearson Barnwell Nickerson Henry Mellon Kuhn Robert S. Potter

East Jersey Lawn Tennis Championship Begins at Elizabeth Town Club

The East Jersey Lawn Tennis Association championship began yesterday at the Elizabeth Town and Country Club. Three women’s singles matches were decided with Miss Bogert beating Miss Frank 8-6 6-3, Miss Marcus defeating Miss Handy 6-0 2-6 6-4, and Miss Moore defeating Miss Lea 6-3 6-3. Men’s matches start tomorrow.

East Jersey Lawn Tennis Association Elizabeth Town and Country Club Miss Bogert Miss Frank Miss Marcus Miss Handy Miss Moore Miss Lea

Wingate Named Grand Marshal for Olympic Parade

Gen George W Wingate has been appointed Grand Marshal of the Saturday parade honoring American Olympic athletes. The Military Committee meets to assign divisions as organizations vie for positions. Only national colors will be allowed, with club banners at the head. The parade will include battalions from multiple National Guard regiments, regimental bands, Naval Reserves, the Irish Volunteers, and artillery detachments for the salute. About 4750 dollars have been raised, far short of needs, prompting urgent appeals to swell the fund. Contributions may be sent to Controller Metz or Secretary W P McLaughlin at City Hall.

George W. Wingate Major Dixon National Guard of New York Naval Trish Metz W. P. McLaughlin City Hall

Polo Championship Entries Narrowed For Season

The National polo championship excitement fades as only one event remains the junior championship. Bryn Mawr withdrew and several leading clubs did not enter the senior title and Astor Cup, leaving New Haven versus Squadron A to play at Van Cortlandt Park on Saturday September 5.

Bryn Mawr New Haven Squadron A van Cortlandt Park

Westchester Leopards Triumph Over Myopia in Polo Duel

In Newport on August 25 at the Westchester Polo Club the Leopards beat Myopia Second 7 to 6 in a tightly contested Newport cup event. Harold C. Phipps of Meadow Brook boosted the Leopards, while Tweed and Shaw starred for Myopia. Referee Louis Stoddard.

New York Times Newport R. I Westchester Polo Club Westchester Leopards Myopia Leopards Harold C. Phipps Meadow Brook Tweed Shaw Ambrose Clark Harrison Tweed Burden Watson Webb Adelbert Ames, Jr H. C. Phipps

Maplewood Golfers Triumph In Close Waumbek Match

In Jefferson New Hampshire on August 25 Maplewood defeated Waumbek 9 holes to 4 at the Waumbek course. It decided a three match series with each side taking one win previously. An interested gallery watched the paired play and scores listed Maplewood players Brown Gates McCann Owens Trowbridge Fink and W Johnson against Waumbek’s Punderford Williams Richard Nichols and others.

New York Times Jefferson, N. H Maplewood Waumbek Owens Opistio Wairons Oin'eu Hee Brown W. Johnson Punderford Gates Williams SS Eae Richard O McCann M. Owens Stieeseees Trowbridge Eedane Rae

Western Colt Stakes Handicapped In Knickerbocker Event

The Knickerbocker announces the stake handicap for the Western Colt Stake, detailing adjustments to weights assigned to participating juveniles and the anticipated draw for the field. Officials emphasize fairness and competitive balance for the upcoming race meeting.

Five Favorites Beaten at Yonkers Empire City Racetrack

At Yonkers Empire City yesterday six races showcased upsets led by Dick Roller ousting Footpad in the Knickerbocker Handicap as the Western entrant overcame the favored Keene Futurity colt. Nimbus won the sprint handicap, Cymbal upset Black Oak in race five, and Rockstone led the four year olds in the final event.

Empire City Keene Footpad Dick Roller Yonkers Notter Erder Erbet Sudden Dick Toter Nimbus King Cobalt Don Iinrique Cymbal Civita Siskin D. U. Kid May -Riven Gliding Lelie Granta iMimer Boy Lady Bute Rassfenton Billy Bodemer Iran Liu

Thoroughbred Racecard Details for Six Furlongs to Mile and a Sixteenth

Six race program listing horses with weights, riders, and eligible entries for three year olds and up. Includes Besom Goldproof Sir Toddington Notasulga and others in the first race. White Grimaldi Sunfire D Arkle Monocle Astor D Or Cymbal Campaigner and more in the second. two year olds in the third. Melrose Stakes in the fourth. four year olds and up in the fifth. and a final selling for three year olds and up in the sixth with apprentice allowance noted.

Besom Goldproof Sir Toddington Notasulga Golding Robin Hood Biskra White Grimaldi Sunfire D’arkle Monocle Astor D'Or David Warfield Lasata Star” Thistle Alaskan Tiuble St. Withold Ethelda Honesty Brother Jonathan Killiecrankie Moquette Laliv Castlewood Woodcraft Golden Shore Black Oak Lord Stanhope Comedienne Milford

Durham versus Gentlemen of Philadelphia ends in Philadelphia win

In Sunderland on August 25 the Durham County team faced the Gentlemen of Philadelphia. The Philadelphians were all out for 110, Durham dismissed for 41, a 106 run victory for Philadelphia. King took six for twelve, Horéern four for twenty four.

Sunderland Durham County Gentlemen of Philadelphia Hain Philadelphians King Horéern

Fourteen Brighton Cars Enter Brighton Beach Race

The Brighton Beach twenty four hour race drew fourteen cars, with E R Thomas and Frank Stearns pressuring entries while sanction issues arose. H A Lozier and Wyckoff Church & Partridge entered despite opposition as others, including Isotta, Simplex, and Fiat teams, prepared for the event with cash prizes and supporting races on September 16.

Brighton Beach E. R. Thomas Harry S. Houpt American Automobile Association Frank Stearns Wyckoff, Church & Partridge H. A. Lozier H.A. Lozier Wychorg Church & Partridge The Motor Racing Association Fiat Paul Lacroix Renaigt Palmer & Singer Simplex C. M. Hamilton Isotta L. C. Mus Xowicx Alien-Kingston New York Continental Caoutchouc Company Lids

Duffy Fails In Twenty One Mile Sandy Hook Swim

Deputy William J. Duffy of the Internal Revenue Service tried to swim from the Brooklyn Bridge to Sandy Hook. He logged five hours twelve minutes in the water, covering nearly fourteen miles, but heavy head seas halted progress near Shoals Light. Duffy is 55, a former New York Athletic Club runner, and paused at Governor's Island, Thirty-ninth Street, Crescent Athletic Club, Fort Hamilton, and Coney Island Point before abating near Shoals Light.

William J. Duffy Internal Revenue Department Brooklyn Bridge Coney Island Sandy Hook Shoals Duffy New York Athletic Club Webb English Channel New York the Battery Sandy Hoox Lhirty Gypsy Milton White Columbia Yacht Club George Braun Walter Starck Peter Ussher Frank Forman Governor's Island Thirty-ninth Street Ferry Landing Brooklyn Crescent Athletic Club Fort Hamilton Coney Island Point

Fortmeyer Recovers From Blood Poisoning After Regatta

Frei A. Fortmeyer secretary of the National Association of Amateur Oarsmen is convalescing after a severe blood poisoning incident. He attended the national regatta at Springfield where a blister on his foot worsened. neglect of the wound led to swelling and infection despite heroic treatment.

Frei A. Fortmeyer National Association of Amateur Oarsmen Fortmeyer Regitta Springfield

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