Giants Complete Sweep in Pitt Pirates Series Rally
New York Giants win their fourth straight over Pittsburgh by 4 to 3 in a tense finish. McGraw’s men overcome early Pirate offense with strong late defense and timely hitting led by Donlin and Tenney. Bresnahan, Bridwell and Wagner contribute key plays as Giants seize control of the pennant race in a bruising three-game set.
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Tribune
Pittsburg
John McGraw
Giants
New York
Heer Cameness
Young
Taylor
Seymour
Bridwell
Dey
Pirates
Scase
McGraw
Bresnahan
Pulliam
O'Day
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Quakers
Cubs
Chicago
Billy Murray
Donlin
Tenney
Doyle
Devlin
Wagner
Barry
Nestes
Wilson
Gibson
Thomas
Leach
Gill
Clarke
Querely
Pirate
Preenahan
Pittsboro
Garke
Warner
Sec
Rlgier
Aman
Abbaticchio
York
Echo
Ach
Tou Gewees
Lego Pirapper
Needham
New
Abe Iron Man
Gil
Rigier
Thomas Motor Co Withdraws Cars From Brighton Beach Race
Thomas Motor Company president Edwin Ross Thomage informs Frederick H. Elliott that all Thomas cars entered for the twenty four hour Brighton Beach race are withdrawn due to a policy demanding AA A sanction. The note notes manufacturer sentiment for centralized control, lists personnel changes, and outlines Nassau County safety measures and officer assignments for the event. Several clubs gain sanction for upcoming events, with reserve dates requested in multiple cities.
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The
American Automobile Association
Edwin Ross ‘Thomage
Thomas Motor Company
Buffalo
Frederick H. Elliott
Association
Thomas
Brighton Beach
E. R. Thomas Motor Company
H. 8 Houpt
Board of Supervisors
Nassau County
Woodbury Road
Jericho Turnpike
James Malcolm
Hicksville- Jericho Road
Jericho Hotel
Old Westbury Road
Merrick Road
Whale Neck Avenue
Motor Parkway
Giants Rally Beats Pirates In Ninth Inning Heroics
The Giants win a tight game as Doyle, Donlin and Seymour drive key hits. Bresnahan scores the winning run on a throw after Donlin’s single, while Leever finishes for Pittsburgh. Pitchers Taylor Young and McGinnity hold the offense with late offense tipping the scale for New York.
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Young
Tenney
Doyle
Bresnahan
Mike Donlin
Donlin
Giants
Seymour
Wilson
Leever
Devlin
Leach
McGraw
Mathewson
Pirates
Kane
Gibson
Storke
Thomas
Taylor
New York
Pittsburg
McGinnity
Wagner
Gill
Abbaticchio
Pittebure
Rigler
O'Day
American League games rained out and standings mixed
Yesterday’s American League games between Chicago and New York, St Louis and Boston, Detroit and Philadelphia, and Cleveland and Washington were all rain postponed. Standings show Detroit leading with 87 losses? 48 wins? unclear. Boston, Cleveland, New York, Chicago, Washington, Philadelphia, St Louis have varied records.
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Ken
Chicago
Rookim
St. Louis
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
New York
Detroit
Cleveland
Washington
LPC
Eastern League Matchups for the Day
In the Eastern League schedule Newark visits Montreal while Jersey City plays Buffalo and Providence travels to Rochester. Baltimore hosts Toronto in a slate of four games tonight.
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Newark
Montreal
Jersey City
Buffalo
Providence
Rochester
Baltimore
Toronto
Eias
Torontec
W. LI Pol Te
Open Championship Gathers Pace At Myopia Club
Golfers scoring well at Myopia for the national open, leader H H Wilder parts a 2 at the second hole while Jack Hutchinson posts a 76 practice score. Garden City entries Travis and Barker perform, with Anderson and McLeod underwhelming. A committee meeting of the United States Golf Association is held at Myopia to discuss rules with possible American amendments.
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Myopia
H. H. Wilder
Jack Hutchinson
St. Andrews
David Brown
H. W. Beveridge
Garden City
Walter J. Travis
H. H. Barker
John G. Anderson
Massachusetts
Alec Smith
Wikagyl Country Club
Travis
Alec Campbell
Will Anderson
Fred McLeod
Anderson
Hamilton
United States Golf Association
Strawn
John JL. Low
Rain Delays Lawn Tennis Final at Newport
Heavy rain halted the final round of the all comers tournament in Newport delaying Beals C Wright and F B Alexander from earning the right to challenge William A Larned. With more rain likely, the match may not be played until Friday and the challenge round on Monday.
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William A. Larned
Beals C. Wright
the Tribune
Newport
R. I
F. B. Alexander
Cubs Rally Tops Superbas to Halt Brooklyn Streak
Chicago defeats Brooklyn 6 to 4 in a lively contest as the Cubs recover from an early Brooklyn lead. Hard hitting and Brooklyn errors help Chicago seize the win while Pittsburgh and New York results reshape pennant hopes. Giants visit tomorrow amid expected box office crowds.
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Chicago
Pirates
Superbas
Cubs
Pittsburg
Giants
McGraw
Brooklyn
Lewis
Howard
Ritter
Tinker
Bergen
Kling
Sheehan
Maloney
Brown
Pastorius
Sanes
Beeen Chickee
Evers
Lumley
Hofman
Overall
Emslie and
Ruderham
New England and Connecticut Polo News Update
Rain postpones four New England league games including Haverhill Lynn Lawrence Fall River and Brockton Worcester while New Haven wins polo cup by defeating Myopia Freebooters 6 5 with Kugh Drury scoring five goals and Captain Dudley Carleton leading the Myopia side in Newport New Haven claimed the polo cup in a tight finish
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New England
Haverhill
Haverhill-Lynn
Lawrence
Fall River-Lawrence
New Bedford
Lewell-New Bedford
Brockton
Worcester-Brockton
New Haven
Newport
R. Nl
Myopia Freebooters
Kugh Drury
Dudley Carleton
Booters
Infantry Team Wins National Rifle Team Trophy at Camp Perry
Camp Perry Ohio August 26 The United States infantry team captured the national trophy and 300 from Congress by winning the army rifle team match with 3224. Navy took second 3219, cavalry bronze 313% and 150, marine corps fourth 3117 19, Wisconsin fifth 3073 leading national guard. Regular army swept high honors. Individual match drew 663 entries as skirmish run and 200 yard targets counted. Tomorrow 60 yard targets and Friday 800 and 1000 yard stages follow.
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Ohio
United States Infantry
Congress
United States Army
Infantry
Hilton
Navy
Cavalry
Marine Corps
Wisconsin
National Guard
Yearlings to be sold at Fasig-Tipton sales at Sheepshead Bar
Fasig Tipton will auction nearly two hundred yearlings starting Saturday at their paddocks at Sheepshead Bay. Also offered are training horses from S. Sanford & Sons and Billy Dubois under Patchogue Stable. Notable names include Charles Edward and Nealon. Yearlings come from Raceland, Runnymede, and McGrathiana Studs with ties to Go Between and Broomstick bloodlines. Sales continue through the following days, ending with Kingston Stud offerings.
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Sheepshead Bar
S. Sanford & Sons
Billy Dubois
Patchogue Stable
Dubois
Charles Edward
Don Enrique
Nealon
Raceland Stud
Runnymede Stud
McGrathiana Stud
Go Between
Falcada
Topsy Robinson
Fore
Yankee Consul
Nasturtium
Broomstick
Ben Brush
Pirate of Penzance
Cesarion
Yachting News and Notes Herald Autumn Race Comebacks
The Queen Elmina and other New York Yacht Club schooners return to prepare for fall regattas on September 5 at Glen Cove, September 7 Labor Day races, and September 12 for the Larchmont cup. Commodore Roy Rainey arrives with Cassandra, a new 284 foot steam yacht built in Greenock, Scotland, noted for sixteen knot trial speed and lavish interiors.
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Queen
Elmina
New York Yacht Club
New York
Glen Cove
Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club
Larchmont Yacht Club
Cassandra
Roy Rainey
Indian Harbor
Havoli steam yacht fitted in New London owner plans cruises
The Havoli, a steam yacht owned by F. M. Smith of the New York Yacht Club, is being fitted out at New London. She is to be put in commission on September 1, and the owner plans cruising trips this fall.
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F. M. Smith
New York Yacht Club
New London
Eeffice
U. S Army
Whitehall Street
New York City
N. Y
U. S
Washington
A. L. Smith
Treasury Department
New York
Mud Larks Win in Muddy Melrose as Earle Bail Granted
Brother Jonathan narrowly defeats Moquette by a head in the Melrose Stakes at Empire City amid a muddy track that tested horse and rider. Bail for Ferdinand Pinney Earle was granted amid reports of alleged insanity, with bonds set and future grand jury action planned.
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Mary
Moquette
Empire City
Yonkers Track
Lally
Killiecrankie
T. W. Coulter
Trash
George Wood
Maquette
E. Dugan
Old Honesty
Brother Jonathan
Dugan
Coulter
G. Burns
Goldproof
Golden Shore
J. Butler
James Peter Gangley
Westith Street
Samuel H. Klein
West Imilst Street
Gangley
Yonkers
C. E. Hamilton
Gold Proof
Notter
Sir Toddington
Biskra
Astor d'Or
Chelsea
Colonel White
D'Arkle
Grimaldi
Aster d'Or
Gilbert
D’arkle
Colorel White
Okenite
Hastings
E. W. Heffner
Dainty Dame
Sally
Wrestler
P. J. Dwyer
Sir John
Ruble
Star Thistle
Short Cut
R. F. Carman
Monocle
Castlewood
Lord Stanhope
FAC
Saus Artes Caicies
Hamilton
Stir Toddington
Mulligan
Winter
Octago Astoria Post
Placido
Ais
Aste
Isea
Smithe
Rowell
Arkie
Moran
McCarthy
Weinberg
Upton
Sunfire
Sennett
Butler
D’ Arkle
D. c
Sir_Dixon
Onwentsla
Bettin
Dwyer
Randolph
McDaniel
Thistie
Glenview St
Doggett
Cullen Sence
Lasata
Hyman
Ste
McCahey Wee
Williams
W. Miller
Prudent
Madden
MacManus
Oneck St
A H. Smith
Ia Garland H
Arespessee Ie. Martin
Yankee
KS Burns
Young
Gotey
C. G
Hastings—Oriente
Eigen Okenite
Hetine
Butler Seers
Ferguson
Monahan
Chelsea St
Smith
Lady Karma
Sataene
Hoy
Yorke
Iam
H. G
Elfina Post
Carman
Mandlebaum
Lossmans
Clark
Prediction That Went Wrong in Pittsburg Victory
A letter to the editor from ROOTER dated August 22 1908 laments New York teams tumbling when Pittsburgs face them, calling it a case of being scared to death before the game begins.
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Tribune
New Yorks
Pittsburgs
New York
Rooter
Funeral for F A Wilcox Leader of New York Admiralty Bar
The funeral of Franklin A. Wilcox of 933 Madison avenue who died suddenly at his New Milford Connecticut summer home was held at All Souls Unitarian Church. He rests in Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev Thomas R Slicer officiated. Wilcox built a fifty year career in New York law with Wilcox Green and notable judges among his colleagues. He leaves two daughters Mrs Alexander V Fraser and Mrs Alfred A Fraser Jr both of New York City.
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Franklin A. Wilcox
Madison Avenue
New Milford
Conn
All Souls’ Unitarian Church
Woodlawn
Thomas R. Slicer
Wilcox
Admiralty Bar
New York
Donohue
Wilcox & Green
Beebe
George B. Adams
United States District Court
Alexander V. Fraser
Alfred A. Fraser, Jr
Times Sq Auto Co ad claims world’s largest selection
An early 20th century Times Square storefront ad promotes the Times Sq Auto Co at 1599-1601 Broadway. It touts “Largest Dealers New and 24 Hand Autos to the World,” signaling a wide stock of cars and emphasis on novelty items for buyers in that era.
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