Giants Win Both Games to Extend Lead in Pennant Race
Giants sweep doubleheader from Boston to make it four straight and swell their NL lead. McGinnity shuts out in game one while Ames allows seven innings of two hit ball in game two. Pirates win one. Chicago and St. Louis split. Philadelphia tops Brooklyn as pennant chase tightens with Giants set to face Philadelphia next.
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St. Louis
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Quakers
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Philadelphia Athletics
Detroit
Cleveland
Afton
Senators
National League Race Tightens After Giants Sweep
In Boston the New York Giants won both ends of a doubleheader to extend their NL lead. McGin nity shutout Boston 3 0 in the opener. In the second Ames struggled but the Giants rallied with McGinnity relief to win 5 3. Key plays included Devlin Tenney and Seymour significant scoring and several double plays by Boston.
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New York Times
Boston
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Ames
Boston Patters
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Ferguson
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McCormick
Lindwell
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McGinnity
Bridwell
Dorner
Sweeney
Mece- Gann
Mike
New York Beats Boston In Short Baseball Tilt
New York and Boston played a tight game with New York winning 4 to 3. Donlin Browne and Sweeney led offense with two-base hits, while Dorner Chappelle and Ferguson struggled on the mound for New York.
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Dorner
Chappelle
Ferguson
New York
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Boston
Donlin
Browne
Ames
Taylor
McCormick
McCormmick
Beaumont
McGann
Bates
de Devitn
Mathewson
Messrs. Johnstone
Chicago Whiteswash St Louis in doubleheader rout
In Chicago the locals swept both games in decisive fashion. Overall blanked St Louis in the first game as Pfeister faltered in the sixth inning. In the second, Chicago again rode strong hitting led by Chance Shaw and Evers to a 5 0 win and a 7 0 margin, with Lush and Pfeister pitching well.
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Pfeister
Steinfeldt
Louis Abrh
Hofman
O Shaw
Sheckard
Fia
Charles
Chance
Ludwig
Evers
Murray
Kochy
O Schulte
Delch
Tinker
Byrne
Kling
Morris
St. Louis
Assee
Shaw
Lush
Schdlte
Overall
Mr. Rigler
Cincinnati Defeats Pittsburg 3-1 in Nineteenth Century Match
Cincinnati held Pittsburg to a single run as Brandon pitched for Kansas City. Limited by fielding and errors, Cincinnati scored in multiple innings to secure a 3-1 victory. Notable plays include Coulson’s two-base hit and Ganzel’s sacrifice, with Dubuc and Brandon sharing pitching duties.
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Pittsburg
Daley
Obbannon
Huggins
Clarke
Kane
DiLeach
Lobert
Wagner
Ganzel
Dubuc
Yerrors
Lebert
Wilson
Cinccinnati
Coulson
Gibson
Leach
Brandon
Eame
Mr. O'Day
Batteries Pastorius and Bergen in Brooklyn Philadelphia game
A fragmented report lists Batteries Pastorius and Bergen with Richie and Dooin facing off in a Brooklyn versus Philadelphia match. The piece mentions Holmes and Bergen and Mc Quillen with Dcoin among participants in the second game.
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Dr.h.e
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Holmes
Bergen
Foxen
McQuillen
Dcoin
RELE
Pastorius and
Richie
Dooin
Mackey Upsets Cameron in Newark Half Mile Race
Dave Mackey defeated George Cameron of the Irish American Athletic Association in a half mile race at Newark Velodrome, adding intrigue to the Madison Square Garden event tomorrow night. Cameron’s rivals Charley Stein and Fred Hull were seen as Cameron’s top threats before Mackey’s win reshaping the competition.
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George Cameron
Hal Chase Quits Yankees to Join Outlaw League
Hal Chase deserts the New York Yankees and heads to San Jose to join the California Outlaw League. He cites alleged character questions spread by club management, denies managerial ambitions, and accuses Elberfeld of harassing him. President Frank Farrell disputes the charges and confirms Chase planned to quit after rumors of joining the outlaw league.
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Yankees
San José
Cal
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New York
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Norman Elberfeld
Griffith
Elberfeld
West
Farrell
Frank Farrell
New York American League
Outlaw League of California
Chass
East
California
National Commission
Eheer
YANKEES TIE UP SLUGGISH DAY WITH BENDER SHUTOUT BID
In a tense American League slate New York edged Philadelphia 2 1 as Big Chief Bender fanned ten in a fine outing for Philadelphia. Morley and Kleinow drove runs for New York while Hartsel and Oldring produced the lone Philadelphia score on a first inning contest. Barr misplayed a fourth inning throw that hurt the Yankees in a close game.
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Philadelphia
Yankee Bucks
One Thousand
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Athletics
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Barr
Schuylkill River
Hart Sel
Old Ring
Barry
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Murphy
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Conroy
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Kleiman
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Schreck
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Poe
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Cena
Ballarty
York
Rourke
Taporte
Mor
Newne
Philadelnut
Mr. Connolly
Lasker-Tarrasch World Chess Match Drawn in Sixth Game
In Munich on September 3 the sixth game of the Lasker vs Tarrasch world chess championship, adjourned yesterday after forty eight moves, was declared a draw at move fifty three. Tarrasch had a late winning chance but did not capitalize.
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Munich
Dr. Lasker
Dr.Tarrasch
Dr. Tarrasch
Pennsylvanias Haskins to sail from New Zealand tomorrow
Guy Haskins, former University of Pennsylvania middle distance star and holder of the intercollegiate one mile record 4 20 3 5, will depart for his home in New Zealand tomorrow. He had planned to stay to face Melvin W. Sheppard at the Amateur Athletic Union Championships on September 18 and 19 at Travers Island.
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Guy Haskins
University of Pennsylvania
New Zealand
Haskins
Melvin W. Sheppard
Amateur Athletic Union
Travers Island
Graham defeats Grant in Irish golf championship fifth round
R G Graham defeats D Grant in the fifth round of the Irish championship by 8 up and 1 to play. Graham, winner of the 1908 French Open, advances in Newcastle on September 8.
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Newcastle
D__ Grant
Graham
Fordham Catholic Club Duel Meet With Dominican Lyceum
Fordham Catholic Club hosts a duel meet against the Dominican Lyceum at Fordham Field for the Catholic Athletic League championship. Events include sprints, middle distance, distance, relays and field events such as broad jump high jump shot put hammer throw and walks.
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Fordham Catholic Club
Dominican Lyceum
Fordham Field
Catholic Athletic League
Gifford the Old Time Runner Buried Today
James H. Gifford legendary distance runner will be buried today from his Greenpoint home at 123 Russell Street. He led American fields in the five mile and three mile events and was a member of the Irish American Athletic Club.
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James H. Gifford
Amerca
Russell Street
Greenpoint
Jim’ Gifford
Minor League Results Across Regions
Baseball scores from several leagues list Buffalo 8 Toronto 2 and Rochester 4 Toronto 1 in the State League. Albany 9 Utica 7 and Syracuse 3 Wilkes-Barre 2. Elmira 14 Troy 2 and Binghamton 3 Scranton 0. Harrisburg 5 Lancaster 4 and Altoona 13 Wilmington 0. Johnstown 7 Trenton 3 and Williamsport 9 Reading 7. Bridgeport 4 New Haven 3 and Meriden 1 Hartford 3 Meriden 0. New Britain 2 Waterbury 1 and Springfield 4 Holyoke 0 Holyoke 1. Little Rock 3 Atlanta 2 and Mobile 1 Nashville 0. Nashville 2 Mobile 0. Lowell 3 Lynn 2 and Lowell 7 Lynn 3. Worcester 1 Fall River 0 and Haverhill 1 Brockton 0. Kansas City 8 Minneapolis 0 and Milwaukee 5 St Paul 2. Columbus 7 Indianapolis 0 and Toledo 2 Louisville 1. Eastern League Montreal...
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Toronto
Rochester
Jersey City
Newark
Utica
Albany
Syracuse
Wilkesbarre
Elmira
Troy
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Scranton
Harrisburg
Lancaster
Altoona
Wilmington
Johnstown
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Williamsport
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Connecticut League
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Holyoke
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Haverhills
Brockton
Haverhill
American Association
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Milwaukee
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Columbus -Indianapolis
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Louisville
Montreal
Nyack Tennis Semi Finals Feature Noted Champions
In Nyack New York two semi finals were played in the women’s and men’s singles. Mrs William H Pouch ex National champion defeated Miss Hamilton 8 2 6 3. Mrs George L Chapman beat Miss Margaret Johnson 7 5 6 2. Henry J Mollenhauer edged George H Nettleton 8 6 6 4. Lewis Perry defeated Alexander Amend 6 1 6 8.
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William H. Pouch
George L. Chapman
Henry J. Mollenhauer
Lewis Perry
Nyack
N. Y
Pouch
Miss Hamilton
Enclewood Field Club
Champman
Margaet Johnson
Staten Island
Staten Island Ladies’ Club
Mojilenhauer
George H. Nettleton
Perry
Alexander Amend
Miss Juliet Sniffen Wins Semi Final In Lawn Tennis
Miss Sniffen and Hugh Hubbard defeated Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Britton in a Westchester tournament semi final at Siwanoy Lawn Tennis Club. The match ended 4 4, 9 7, and 6 3 after Britton pair pressed late in the sets.
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Juliet Sniffen
Westchester County Lawn Tennis Association
Siwanoy Lawn Tennis Club
Hugh Hubbard
A. D. Britton
Bronxville Athletic Association
Sniffen
National track and field juniors and seniors set to contest top form
The Amateur Athletic Union nationals will be held at Trav er Island on September 18 and 19. Top juniors and seniors from across the country are in prime condition after a year of strong development with racers like Rector Northridge Eckman and Steinert expected to push hard to near record times.
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Amateur Athletic Union
Traver Island
Northridge
Eckman
Steinert
Track Meet at A-Re-Co Park Featuring Walk-Ups and Ride-Ups
A three day track and field schedule unfolds at A-Re-Co Park in the Bronx near Simpson Street and Southern Boulevard. Competing teams are from Simpson Street non-elevator apartments and Southern Boulevard elevator apartments, calling themselves Walk-Ups and Ride-Ups.
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Simpson Street
Southern Boulevard
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Bronx
Southern Boulevard Elevator
Philadelphia Cricketers Edge Ottawa For Victory
Ottawa pursued a second innings total of 126 but fell 11 runs short after Ottawa made 137 in their reply. Philadelphia chased down the target with 12 runs remaining and one wicket to spare, securing the win.
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Ontario
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Philadelphia
Vanderbilt Sails Aurora to Victory in Sound Regatta
Cornelius Vanderbilt’s 57footer Aurora defeats Istalena by 1 minute 37 seconds in the Autumn Cup one-design race at Long Island Sound. Avenger wins on time allowance in the regular class after beating Aurora, with Alera and Dahinda also posting top finishes. The regatta featured strong winds and five boat classes from the New York Yacht Club.
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Aurora
George M. Pynchon
Long Island Sound
New York Yacht Club
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Istalena
R. W. Emmons
2D’s
New York
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Glen Cove
Avengér
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Istalenz
Edmund
Moran
Boom
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J. Rogers Maxwell, Jr
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Dowina
Mimosa Ir
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Ernest Lorillard
R.W. Emmons
Vanderbilt
J. M. Pynchen
Avenret
Tdorwina
B.c.ray
Tderwina
B.C. Ray
Mimosa St
Po F. Cole
Dorwina
Mimosa JT
Dorwin
Mainsails Split In Race At Atlantic Yacht Club Week
Northwest breeze shaped a lively second day as Eleanor now owned by Frederick T. Bedford of Brooklyn won the Thompson Co Class Q sloop race over Soya by five minutes and one second on a 12 mile Gravesend Bay course. Capsicum split its mainsail and withdrew. Joy finished last in the Thompson Cup. Twenty eight yachts started across multiple classes with Eleanor leading after rounds one and two. Barbara won the power boat Fire Island course in 11 hours 3 minutes and 2 seconds over 79 miles.
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Thompson Co
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Brooklyn
W. A. Bartow
Soya
Caleb Loring
Boston
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Gardenia
Maydick
Athlon
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Herziz
W. H. Childs
J. D. Probst
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Sakana
Albicore
Haviland Brothers
W. M. Campbell
Fire Island
Barbara
Mixed Doubles Tennis Sparks Norport Tournament Action
The Newport lawn tennis mixed doubles resumed at the Casino with Craig Biddle and Mrs. Barger Wallach defeating Austin Sands and Miss E S Brown while Harriman and Mrs. Bishop defaulted to Herbert Pell Jr and Miss Neke Oelrichs. The winners advance to face Herbert Pell Jr and Blanche Oelrichs for the trophy.
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New York Times
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Austin L. Sands
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Herbert “Ej. Jr
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Auto Racing Peace Effort Falters in AAA andACA Clash
High hopes for a settlement between the American Automobile Association and the Automobile Club of America faded as two rival bodies failed to agree on a plan for the Vanderbilt Cup and Grand Prize races. Manufacturers pressed for a National AAA and international ACA framework while Vanderbilt Jr. delayed returning from Europe.
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Jefferson Dement Thompson
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American Motor Car Manufacturers
Vanderbilt Cup Commission
Thompson
Europe
Vanderbilt
Daly's Horse Lands Purse at Long Branch Fair
Long Branch N J Sept 3 Fifteen thousand spectators witnessed four session events at Elkwood Park. Winners included Miss Delaney in a running race one mile seven furlongs and Killochan in a six furlong event with key riders and owners named for several trots and paces.
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Golf Champion Beaten at Greater New York Championship
At Van Cortlandt Park, A. G. Lockwood upset title holder Channing Floyd 5 up 4 to play in the third round. Frank Hunt, a former caddie, faced committee questions over amateur status. F. K. Flaugh won on the 21st hole amid a protest from William Wallace for a rules violation.
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F. K. Flaugh
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Donald Carr
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Barnett
F. K. Plough
Dr. W. Cleveland
C. W. Hunt, Jr
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Hanley
Lockwood
Floyd
Frank Tlunt
Tr. Cmecelany
Wallace
Papal Jubilee Games Set for September Dates
Vatican officials finalize arrangements for the international athletic competition in honor of the Papal Jubilee. The games will run from September 24 to 28 with thousands of athletes expected. Dublin seeks 140 rooms for participants and Canada plans a Montreal National Gymnastic Society team.
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Anada
National Gymnastic Society of Montreal
Saratoga Wins Wenham Cup Final In Polo Action
In Hamilton Massachusetts on September 3 Saratoza defeated Myopia A 15 to 5 in the Wenham Cup final. Dedham beat Bryn Mawr 12 to 7 in the Perry Trophy first game. Shato of Myopia was hit in the head by a masier in the ninth period and retired as both teams finished with three men.
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Mass
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Myopia A
Dedham
Bryn Mawr
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Myopia
Half Sovereign Wins Ocean Handicap at Sheepshead Bay
In a fast track day at Sheepshead Bay James Butler rode Half Sovereign to win the Ocean Handicap one mile for three-year-olds and up, with Big Chief second and Restigouche third. The meeting also featured the Dash Stakes and other races with a small crowd and mild weather.
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Joyner Buys Broomstick Colt at Sheepshead Bay Sale
Joyner pays 2500 dollars for a chestnut colt by Kroonstick from Audience at Sheepshead Bay. A. Z. Joyner buys for 2.40 while Tom Healy pays 1.50 for a son of Broomstick out of Senorita.
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