Roller 1% Front Favorite Wins Knickerbocker Handicap
Tick Roller a two year old son of Dick Welles Roller owned by J. B. Respess won the Knickerbocker Handicap over six furlongs at Empire City. Footpad led early with Erbet close behind, but Dick Roller surged to the front in the stretch and held on. Footpad finished out of the money, while Wise Mason and others trailed behind as the crowd watched a strong day of racing with several favorites facing tough finishes.
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Tick Roller
Dick Welles
J. B. Respess
Emery
Erber
James R. Keene
Vise
Wise Maser
W. J. Young
Thomas F. Fitzgerre
Catherine Simpson
Footpad
Wise Mason
Anle
Meck Koller
Erbet
Tick Bter
Torbellino Giv
Gilbert
Erret
Keith J. Lee
Dick Roller
Keene
Wile
Nimtus
Han
Srttelys
George Odonts
Stetseldinge Nimbus
Tar Scuire
Thomas Welsh
FPF
Royal Tourist
oRe Beithine
Heibus
Hoye
Tourist
Whitney
Squire
Burns
Fie
Aimme Br
Manudes—Borka
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Brandt
MclLaughlin
Smith
Dogger
W. Miller
J. Butler
Schulter
McVahey
Dwyer
McCarthy
Gerst
Bergen
Parchorne Sli
Upton
McGinnish
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Nanelily
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Powe
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Notter
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Sal “ Simpear
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Gers
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Butler
Watkins
Duga
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Yorke
Lemith
Rte
Furlong
M-Dariel
Milford
Berneene
Fina
Mowarthy
Wathines
Benay
Casille
Sara
George & Terese Alter Mraig
Jace
George C
Allen Winter's Derby Triumph at Readville
Readville Mass August saw M H Reardon's Indianapolis stallion Allen Winter win the American Trotting Derby Handicap from 33 starters, in a new handicap format. Lon McDonald drove, finishing strong to beat Prince C and The Huntsman, with Prince C second and San Francisco third, amid a famed Grand Circuit program. The event drew about 20,000 fans who witnessed innovative electric signaling and a dramatic stretch drive.
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Mass
M. H. Reardon
Indianapolis
Readville Track
Allen Winter
Lon McDonald
Bernaldo
Prince C
Huntsman
Sweet Marie
Kim
Jay Kay
Ralph Wick
Peter Balta
Daniel
Teasel
Faust
McDonald
San Francisco
Peter Galta
Geers
Andrews
Hedgewood Boy
Marveileta
Infantry Gains At Camp Perry Lead In Army Rifle Contest
At Camp Perry Ohio August 25 the United States infantry team surged from fourth to first with 2,000 points in the army rifle contest as the navy moved to second with 2746. Massachusetts fell from second to seventh after today’s Midyard slow fire and 2,000 yard skein run. Tomorrow’s 100 yard slow fire will end the national trophy competition and set final standings.
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Amp Perry
Ohio
United States
Connecticut League Results Summary
Meriden and Waterbury battled to a 2 2 tie. New Britain defeated Haven 4 2. Springfield won the first game at Hartford 6 2 and swept the doubleheader with Hartford in the second game 6 3.
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Meriden
Waterbury
New Britain
Haven
Springfield
Hartford
Empire City Racing Summaries
Five and a half furlongs event at Empire City showcases race day action with prices quoted at the track but not openly stated. The card highlights wagering and outcomes for contestants in a compact, local-meets-fast pace summary.
Giants Win Lead. take third straight over Pirates
The Giants won 5 to 3 behind Crandall’s strong pitching, sharp defense, and timely hitting to capture the series from the Pirates. They have eight wins and two losses on the trip and head to Chicago, Boston, and Philadelphia in forthcoming games as they push for the world championship. The Highlanders beat St. Louis 3 to 1 to split the Browns series, remaining in second place, half a game ahead of Cleveland.
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Giants
Pirates
Crandall
McGraw
Cubs
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburg
Boston
Philadelphia
Highlanders
St. Louis
Browns
Cleveland
the Tribune
Mathewson
Maddox
New York
Clarke
John McGraw
Smoketown
Pirate
Pirate Gore
Bridwill
Leach
Tenney
Larry Doyle
Larry
Bresnahan
Donnn
Seymour
Doyle
Storke
Wilson
Gibson
Wagner
Abraticchio
Dovlin
Devlin
Barry
Bridwell
Mase
Thomas
Short
O'Day
Henk
Leifield
Giants Beat Pirates to Narrow NL Lead in Pittsburg
New York defeated Pittsburg 5 to 3 as Crandall outpitched Maddox in a closely fought game. The Giants trailed early but rallied in the sixth inning with key hits from Doyle Seymour and Bridwell to seize the lead and hold on. Mathewson expected to start against Leifield tomorrow as New York presses toward the pennant.
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York Pittsburg
Ceaney
Thoums
Foyle
Lemck, Sb
Ctarke, If
Tresnahan
Neesham
Wagner
Ae Abbaticchio
Donlin
Seymour
Storke
Devin
Witgon
Barry
Gibsor
Hridwell
Maddox
Crandall
New York
Pittsburg
Wilsor
Abbatiehio
Doyle
Tenney
Wilson
O'Day
Rigler
Uncertain OCR Text From St Louis Boston Mentions
Fragmentary lines show mentions of St Louis Boston battery makers and individuals Chappelle Lindaman Dorner Graham with unclear context. Nuclear or sports terms do not appear. The readable fragmentary items suggest a trade or local listing but lack coherent events or dates.
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Rubert
St. Louis
Lush and Ludwig
Boston
Chappelle
Lindaman
Dorner and
Graham
Kiem
Eastern League results and standings slip
Newark at Rochester. Providence at Toronto. Baltimore defeated Buffalo 11 to 0. Toronto 2 Providence 1. Rochester 3 Newark 3 in 11 innings. Standings show Baltimore 48 wins, Montre al 64, Providence 47, Toronto 49, Newark 46, Jersey City 46, Buffalo 59, Rochester 45 with varying percentages.
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Newark
Rochester
Providence
Toronto
Baltimore
Buffalo
Jersey City
Montreal
GE RC
Montreet
Jersey
Ity
STATE LEAGUE RESULTS IN A NIGHT OF DRAWN GAMES
Elmira and Wilkes-Barre finished 1 to 1 after 13 innings due to darkness. Troy edged Binghamton 4 to 3 while Syracuse beat Albany 3 to 2. Scranton defeated Utica 7 to 2. New England League saw Lynn 4 Fall River 5 and Worcester 4 Haverhill Brockton 5 New Bedford 1. Lawrence 4 Lowell 1. Baseball Today at 4 PM at American League Park. Americans vs Chicago.
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Elmira
Wilkes-Barre
Innnings
Troy
Binghamton
Syracuse
Albany
Scranton
Utica
Baseball Today
Americans Ve
Chicago
Yankees Split Series With Browns In Rainy Week
The Yankees beat St Louis 3 to 1 while Boston edged Chicago 2 to 1 and Cleveland triumphed 3 to 2 at Philadelphia. Detroit vs Washington was rained out. New York holds 7th in the league standings as Highlanders play steady ball and Hartzel, Hemphill, Laporte and Delehanty contribute key plays.
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New York
Pittsburg
Chicago
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Boston
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
Hicago
Howell
Ohana
Hartzell
McKveen
Schweitzer
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Laporte
Manning
Williams
Smith
Jones
Blemphill
Conroy
Amypire
Connally
Louis
New York St
Onroy
Stone
Melveen Ate
Hartzel
Kfass
Chase
Heidrle
Hemphill
Wallace
Chicago Beats Boston 2 1 In Wet Battery Contest
In Boston Chicago defeated Boston 2 to 1. Pitchers or scorers include Walsh and Sullivan for Chicago with Arrellanes and Carrigan for Boston. Umpires were O Loughlin and Hurst.
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Boston
R. H. E Chicago
Roe
Chicago
Walsh and Sullivan
Arrellanes
Carrigan
O' Loughlin and Hurst
Cleveland Beats Philadelphia In Battery Clash
Cleveland defeats Philadelphia 3 to 2 in a sharp batterymatch with notable play by Bie 53s Ee and strong showings from Berger Hemis for Cleveland and Vickers Schreck for Philadelphia. Evans and Sheridan also contributed for Empires.
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Philadelphia
Cleveland
Berger and
Hemis
Vickers and Schreck
Evans and
Sheridan
Cubs Gain Ground in Easily Won Victory Over Superbas
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 16 to 2 to run their win streak to four and close the gap to eleven points behind Pittsburg in the pennant race. Jordan hit a first inning homer to spark the Cubs as Lumley scored, and in the sixth Chicago chased Bell from the mound after four more runs.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Superbas
Jordan
Lumley
Cubs
Bell
Rucker
Seventh to Shoot at Seagirt Range
Colonel Daniel Appleton of the 7th Regiment issues orders via Acting Adjutant John F Daniels permitting detachments to occupy the Sea Girt state range in New Jersey for rifle practice during the week of September 4. The program offers qualification opportunities as marksman sharpshooter expert and distinguished expert.
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Daniel Appleton
7Th Regiment
John F Daniels
Bird W. Spencer
New Jersey
Sea Girl
N. J
Williams dies in jail after Briggs murder following race war reports
Clayton W. Williams, an African American man who killed Mrs. L. B. Briggs, died in the county jail from starvation and exhaustion today. His mind, already impaired, deteriorated under news of the Springfield race war and the murder, as he raved and refused food while guards watched.
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Chicago
Clayton W. Williams
L. B. Briggs
Williams
Springfield
Alexander and Wright Reach Finals in Lawn Tennis Semi marks
In Newport on August 25 F B Alexander beat William J Clothier in straight sets 7-5 7-5 6-4 to reach the final where he will meet Beals C Wright who defeated Nat Emerson in four sets 6-2 4-6 7-5 6-3. Both victors now await tomorrow to challenge William A Larned for the national title.
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the Tribune
Newport
R. I
F. B. Alexander
Beals C. Wright
William A. Larned
Alexander
William J. Clothier
Wright
Nat Emerson
Chicago
Frank J. Sulloway
Harvard
Clothier-Alexander
Richard Stevens
Clothier
Deuce
Emerson
Malcolm Chace
Chace
Larned
W. J. Clothier
C Wright
Nathaniel Emerson
Weights for Futurity at Sheepshead Bay announced
The Futurity worth about 35000 dollars will be run Saturday at Sheepshead Bay under the Coney Island Jockey Club. Nineteen top two year olds are named to start with several likely to scratch. James R Keene enters Helmet Wedding Bell Maskette and Affliction. J E Madden sends Sir Martin Fayette top weight with 17 pounds.
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Coney Island Jockey Club
James R. Keene
Helmet
Wedding Bell
Maskette
Affliction
J. E. Madden
Sir Martin
Fayette
Elizabeth Courts Host East Jersey Lawn Tennis Championships
The lawn tennis tournament for the East Jersey Association began yesterday at the Elizabeth Brown and Country Club. Only three women's singles matches were played with Miss Bogert defeating Miss Frank 6-6, 6-3, Miss Marcus beating Miss Handy 6-0, 2-6, 6-4, and Miss Moore overcoming Miss Lea 3-6, 6-2.
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East Jersey Lawn Tennis Association
Elizabeth Brown and Country Club
Newport
Miss Bogert
Miss Frank
Miss Marcus
Miss Handy
Miss Moore
Miss Lea
Attempt At Long Swim Fails From Bridge To Sandy Hook
William J. Duffy a deputy in the Internal Revenue Department previously swam Brooklyn Bridge to Coney Island. His second attempt yesterday to swim twenty one miles from the bridge to Sandy Hook ended after five hours twelve minutes as a strong opposing tide halted progress near Shoals light.
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William J. Duffy
Internal Revenue Department
Brooklyn Bridge
Coney Island
Sandy Hook
Shoals Light
Montclair Normal School Pupils Get Reduced Rail Fares
Charles S. Chapin, principal of the new state Normal School in Montclair, says the Trunk Line Association of Rail Roads has placed New Jersey roads on the privileged list. Pupils will be sold tickets at reduced rates to and from their homes, aiding travel to the September 15 opening.
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Charles S. Chapin
New State Normal School
Trunk Line Association of Railroads
Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Erie
Lehigh Valley
New York Central
Jersey Central
New Jersey
Brighton Race Plans For New Motor Club Meet
Entry planks are out for the New Motor Racing Association event at Brighton Beach track on Friday and Saturday September 11 and 12. Short races Friday afternoon lead to a 24 hour endurance contest Friday night with high powered cars and several match races. Prizes total 750 for first, 400 for second, 250 for third and 100 for fourth in the endurance race with Continental tire prizes of 400 for first and 150 for second. eight to sixteen cars expected and a drivers committee of three veteran judges will oversee eligibility.
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Motor Racing Association
Brighton Beach
Tracy, Vaughan and
Campbell
Continental Caoutchoue
Easy Quaker Victory Over Durham County Eleven
Sunderland August 6 Philadelphia Gentlemen recorded their eighth tour victory by easily defeating Durham County by 106 runs on a sodden wicket. J. B. King plus H. V. Hordern led with six and four wickets. D. H. Adams top-scored with 28 while N. Z. Graves added 2. Next match Thursday vs Kent.
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Tribune
Sunderland
Gentlemen of
Philadelphia
Durham County
J. B. King
H. V. Hordern
Hordern
Rosenbloom Trunk Murder Confession Deepens
In Baltimore Aug 25 Mrs Bunnie Rosenbloom admitted knowing her husband Samuel J Rosenbloom was murdered by their son Alexander and that the body was hidden in a cellar trunk for a day. Daughter Eva 16 also confessed awareness of the killing and trunk removal by Alexander and two Egler brothers. Police doubt denials and suspect life insurance motive. The Eglers are jailed in New York. extradition for Windber authority proceeds. Mrs Rosenbloom acknowledged drafting a letter to discharge a clerk after the murder.
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Baltimore
Bunnie Rosenbloom
Samuel J. Rosenbloom
Camden
Eva
Alexander
Joseph
Louis Egler
Eglers
Nework
Johnstown
Penn
Bell Mawr
Jewish Colony Planned in Virginia by Pittsburg Hebrews
In Richmond Virginia a report notes that wealthy Pittsburgh Jews are seeking to acquire a large tract of land in Virginia to establish a Jewish farming and light manufacturing colony and provide employment for workers in the city.
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Richmond
Pittsburg
Virginia
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