Giants Win Over World's Champions in Opening Game
New York defeats Chicago 4 to 1 at the Polo Grounds in a crowd near thirty thousand fans. Wiltse pitched well for the Giants while Brown struggled at times for Chicago as McGraw’s men seize early momentum in the pennant race. Brooklyn and Cincinnati split a doubleheader. Boston swept St Louis in a pair.
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Chicago
Detroit
McGraw
Windy City
Polo Grounds
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia Nine
Philadelphia
Yankees
Eighth Avenue
Mathewson
Pat George Wiltse
Fams
Mordecai Brown
Hank O'Der
Rigler
Hofman
Tenmey
Sheckard
Chance
Bridwell
Tenney
Evers
Donlin
Brown
Larry Doyle
Bresnahan
Holm
Yankees Win at Last American League Game
New York Americans beat Chicago 4 to 1 in a decisive win aided by Lake’s pitching. Chicago’s errors fueled the rally as New York scored in the first, sixth, and seventh innings. The victory ends a winless stretch on the current trip and boosts New York’s standing in the league.
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New York Americans
Highlanders
Lake
White Sox
Yankees
Beses
Sox
Kid’ Eiberfeld
Owen
Manuel
Doc” Owen
Conroy
Keeler
Chase
Hemphill
Blair
Isbell
Weaver
New York
Tannehill
Hahn
Niles
Davis
Ball
Sheridan and
Egan
Boston Defeats St Louis 3 1 in St Louis
Boston beat St Louis 3 to 1 at St Louis with batteries Boston Young and Criger against St Louis pitchers Pelty Bailey Stephens and Spencer. Umpires Hurst and Evans recorded the game despite unclear play.
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Boston
ST. Louis
R. HH. E.patee
Rees
Young
Cleveland Batteries Game Summary
In Cleveland the action featured teams Cleveland and Philadelphia with players R H EB and others listed. Umpire O Loughlin officiated as batteries included Cleveland Rhoades and WN Clarke and Philadelphia Vickers Dygert Coombs and Blue.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
R. H. EB
Rhoades
WN. Clarke
Vickers
Dygert
Coombs
Blue
O' Loughlin
Eastern League results and standings summary
Eastern League games featured Rochester at Newark and Toronto at Providence with multiple score lines. Baltimore defeated Toronto in the first game and tied in the second, while Montreal beat Newark and Buffalo split games with Providence. Standings show Baltimore 57 wins, 41 losses, Providence 55 wins, 40 losses, Toronto 43 wins, 51 losses, Buffalo 50 wins, 46 losses, Rochester 41 wins, 51 losses, Newark 34? losses, Jersey City 39 wins, 58 losses.
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Jersey City
Ae Ee
Montreal
Newark
Providence
Buffalo
Baltimore
Toronto
L. Pc
Empire City Officials Named For Saratoga Meeting
The Jockey Club stewards held a routine meeting and appointed officers for the Empire City meeting starting next Saturday. Andrew Miller becomes steward, John Boden clerk of the scales, and Lyman H. Davis clerk of the course. Arthur Redfern sought a certificate of good standing and it was issued. he plans to ride in England.
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Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
Jockey Club
Empire City
Andrew Miller
John Boden
Lyman H. Davis
Arthur Redfern
Eng
Superb As Brooklyn and Cincinnati Split Doubleheader
In Washington Park a crowd near fifteen thousand watched Cincinnati beat Brooklyn 8 to 6 in game one, then Brooklyn edged Cincinnati 3 to 2 in the night cap. Lumley homered in the Brooklyn half of the ninth as Lumley and Burch made sharp catches while Gjancel’s crew led early. Tim Jordan hit his second homer in a week for the Dodgers in the second game.
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Bresnahan
Mike Dontin
Evers
Pvers
Cub
Dontin
Seymour
Chance
Brown
Barry
Bridwell
Wiltse
Breinfeldt
Steinfeldt
Tinker
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pirates
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Washington Park
Superbas
Patsy Donovan
McIntyre
Dodgers
John Ganzel
Lumley
Burch
Wilhelm
Spade
Reds
Tim Jordan
Pittsburg Beats Philadelphia In Opening Baseball Game
In Philadelphia Pittsburg defeated Philadelphia 4 to 2. Pitchers Willis and Gibson led Pittsburg with solid defense behind umpire Klem, while MacQuillan, Richie and Dooin contributed to the scoring and fielding.
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R. H. E. Pitecharge
Pittsburg
Willis
Gibson
MacQuillan
Richie
Dooin
Klem
Boston Beats St. Louis Twice in Battery Contest
Boston defeated St. Louis in two games featuring batteries Boston Ferguson Graham and St Louis McGlynn Karger Ludwig in the opener with umpire Emile. In the second game Boston used Flaherty Graham and Raymond Bliss against St Louis with umpire Emile. The report notes a strong Boston pitching and battery pairings throughout both contests.
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S- R. HE
St. Louis
Ferguson
Graham
McGlynn
Karger
Ludwig
R. H
Raymond
Bliss
Emslle
State League Results Reported for Two Games
In the second game Troy finished 0 while Thres-Barre defeated Scranton 4 to 2 and Syracuse beat Binghamton 2 to 1. In another matchup ra led Utica and Albany 2 to 2, with a 0 score in the first game.
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Thres-Barre
Scranton
Syracuse
Binghamton
Utica, & Albany
Res
Canadian Olympic team hit by American protests in Montreal
Montreal crowds welcome the Canadian Olympic team aboard the steamship Victoria. Manager J. H. Crocker condemns American conduct in pole vault, tug of war, and the 400 meter race, calling the fouls deliberate and premeditated and recounting his placing above the press stand to observe the incident.
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Montreal
J. H. Crocker
Liverpool
Carpenter
Halswelle
Crocker
Mr. Crocker
Mill Stream Stud to be Cut Down and Sold Abroad
Saratoga reports the Mill Stream stud owned by Andrew Miller Blair Painter and Frank Bishop will be reduced or dissolved. Tim Welsh will take Adam the French stallion and fifteen brood mares to France for auction on September 5 or 19. Adam, imported for about $81,000, is famed in France and could fetch a higher price there than in the current U S thoroughbred market.
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the Tribune
Saratoga
N. Y
Mill Stream Stud
Andrew Miller
Blair Painter
Frank
Bishop
Tim Welsh
Adam
France
Open Tournament Aims at Billiard Professionals and Amateurs
The National Association of Amateur Billiard Players plans an open season kickoff in this city inviting both amateurs and professionals. Following the standout performances of the young American champion in 14.2 and 18.2 balkline, amateurs seek head to head matches with the top pros to test skill in real competition.
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National Association of Amateur Billiard Players
Americans Return from Bisley Triumph in Rifle Team Victory
Nine members of the victorious American rifle team arrive in New York after winning the Olympic team event at Bisley against eight nations. General Crain and fellow officers praise fair treatment by British competitors and note Australian Canadian and Swedish supporters. The unit emphasizes rifle practice as essential to national defense and peace.
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James A. Crain
New York
Philadelphia
Manhattan
12Th Infantry
Governor's Island
Mohawk
Hudson
Crain
George Wingate
Secretary of War
National Rifle Association of America
National Board of Promotion of Rifle Practice
Theodore Roosevelt
Martin
Leushner
F. F. Evans
Briggs
New Jersey
England
President Congratulates Major on Olympic Rifle Team Honor
Elizabeth New Jersey saw a lavish ceremony at City Hall for Major William B Martin of the Olympic rifle team. A telegram from President Roosevelt read by Theodor Revelt extended hearty congratulations and regret at not being able to attend in person.
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Tribune
Elizabeth
N. J
William B. Martin
Roosevelt
Martin
Nice Martin
Theodore Revelt
Sir Martin Madden Colt Wins Saratoga Special at 10 000
Sir Martin, son of Ogden and Lady Sterling, captured the Saratoga Special at six furlongs in slow time 1 1 845, beating Mediant and Wedding Bells amid heavy track conditions. Madden’s colt has now won seven of nine starts this year and added 10 000 dollars plus a cup to his earnings, with James R. Keene noting his filly Wedding Bells and Mediant also placing well.
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Sir Martin
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Herman B. Duryea
James R. Keene
Fayette
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Wedding Bells
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Mediant
Mr. Madden
Jockey Club
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Shilling
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Rae
Ma Brady
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