Two More Losses for Home Club in Weary Doubleheader
Chicago and Cleveland produced a remarkable 15 inning game while the New Yorks shut out the Phillies. The local club suffered two defeats at Recreations Park as pitching faltered and errors piled up. Garfield pitched poorly, while Galvin and Boyle matched a brutal day for both teams. Sunday returned amid applause but the home club could not prevail, and Hanlon suffered a broken hand ending his day early.
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Indianapolis
Garfield
Chicago
Cleveland
New Yorks
Phillies
Thigen
Recreation Park
Nimick
Phillips
Pittsburghs defeat Indians in two baseball games
In a doubleheader at Pittsburgs, Indianapolis lost the first game 5 to 4 with two-base hits by Galvin, McGeachy, and others. Errors and walks shaped the scoring. Buckley and Hines contributed on the bases. In the second game Garfield D Fields led to a 5 to 0 shutout victory, with solid pitching and timely hitting. Stolen bases by Hanlon Seery and Denny aided the offense as Pittsburghs left Indianapolis with ten runners left on base.
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Boyle
Pirates
Hoosterdam
Henri Boyle
Henri
Mr. Boyle
Beckley
Fields
Rowe
Billy Sunday
Glasscock
Beckley Fields
Sunday
Myers
Somes
Hanlon
Carroll
Jeems
Jeff
Denny
McGeachy
Bassett
Seery
Paul Hines
Mindie
Gment
Tolef
Dines
Hoyle
Beery
Miller
Bails
Kuehne
Dunlap
Hapston
Hasgett
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Hines
Feld
Dally
Pittsburgs
Anatenagoits
Indianapolis
Hi Galvin
Ane
Pitteburgs
Asetein
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Pittsburgh
Indianapol
Mpire
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Danien
M Basertt
Krock
Daily
McGeschy
Hassett
Nindianapoi
Balla
McGea
Seary Chy
Pare ye—Howe
ph—Garfield
Baca Garfeld
Giants Shut Out Phillies In 2-0 Win
New York, August 2. The Giants played with old-time spirit and shut out Philadelphia 2-0. Buffinton struggled early then settled. he lasted five innings before Brown replaced him. Ewing, Myles, and Cierke contributed in the field as New York avoided a loss in a brisk one hour 37 minute game officiated by umpire Lynch.
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Giants
Phillies
Buffinton
Brown
Philadel
Whitney
Richardson
Ward
Welch
Bufinton
Thom Schrive
Strock
Bufflinton
Poe
Huffinton
New Yorks
Lynch
Chicago and the Umpire Beat the Babies in a Great Game
Chicago won after 15 innings in a contest marked by Curry’s calls in the ninth. Anson doubled and stole second as McKean misplayed in the 15th, sending Chicago ahead. Hakely pitched well for Cleveland but Chicago’s St. Louis? events led to a 6-5 walk-off or late rally with Burns, Tebeau, Stricker notable. Attendance listed as 3,00.
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Curry
Anson
McKean
Hakely
Pe Aementhe
Washington Defeated as Madden Curves Fail
Washington managed little against Madden while Boston bats excelled in a rough game. Observers noted wretched defense on both sides though the visitors produced the heavier hitting offense led by key players Walton Repf Abbottstone and Mack.
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Washington
Madden
Senators
Home game ends series with Hoosiers at Recreation Park
The Recreation Park contest today marks the final game of the series between the home team and the Hoosiers. Sawders and Getzein will pitch, while White is expected to play third base for the home club.
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Recreation Park
Hoosiers
Sawders
Getzein
White
McKeesport
Won Lost Cul seeceeS 26 58 New Yorks 45 29
Fragmented OCR sports snippet shows team scores and place names with unclear context. Names like New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Indianapolis appear among scattered figures and partial records. Unable to determine full event or outcome from readable text.
Association Games: Barnie’s Boys Lead Reds and Win
Barnie's Boys sized up Daryoa's calves and took an early lead to beat the Reds. St Louis defeated Brooklyn's Gay Team with clever play. The Athletics and Cowboys also won. Baltimore led Cincinnati in a weathered first inning, the score ending 3 to 1. The fragment confirms Baltimore 3 Cincinnati 1.
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Daryoa
Reds
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Athletics
Cowboys
Baltimore
Cincinnatis
Foreman
Duryea
Kansas City Beats Columbus Allowing Easy Win
Kansas City defeated Columbus 9 1 in a game where Widner was hit freely and Sowders struggled. Dissensions led to Henry Kappel's release as Columbus showed weak defense and poor overall play.
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Kansas City
Widner
Sowders
Henry Kappel
Kansas Citys
Mbus
Manses Citys
Rons
Alvord
Stearns
Davis
Ee Soman
Sanders
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Umptre—Gaffney
Cleveland Windup Sparks Record Pace Day At Grand Circuit Meet
The Cleveland track finale saw Johnston nearly surpass his 2:06 mile, setting a near record pace and earning the harness mark of 2:0634. Veritas and Sean Smith captured wins as Doble’s bay gelding Aller ton lowered times, while 2:17 pacing and other trials concluded amid ongoing racing and a strong crowd.
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Doble
Johnstom
Allerton
C. W. Williams
Axtell
Forest City Farm
Pac Roe Nick
Veritas
Gean Smith
Ros
Ierhae
Bodd Doble
Detreit
Nese Smith
Dauntless
Vermont Wotan
Goldemith
St Louis Men Defeat Brooklyn In Narrow Victory
In New York on August 2 the St Louis team edged Brooklyn in a tight game. St Louis scored in key moments while Brooklyn struggled to respond. Two-base hits by Coline and G Fuller highlight the offense, with Du l and Farned Johnson contributing. Pitchers Chu and Caruthers faced the lineup as Ferguson and Kerins refereed.
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Brooklyn
New York
Ortesas
Brook
Hrooklyns
Errore
Brooklyns
Jons
Coliine
G. Fuller
Wid
Chuoneee Beriain
Caruthers
Ferguson and
Kerins
Athletics Defeat Louisvilles in Philadelphia Clash
The Athletics beat the Louisvilles 8 to 1 in Philadelphia as Seward scattered eight hits and Ehret struggled. Lyons, Stovey, and Bierbauer contributed two-base hits and Lyons and Stovey hit home runs. Umpire Goldmith called the game after miscues and errors.
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Philadelphia
Athletics
Louisvilles
Seward
Sindeifeery
Ehret
Lyons
Stovey
Bierbauer
Carl
Oer Ebret
Howard
Ed i
Goldmith
Quiet fines trigger Player Row in Columbus club
August 2 Columbus Memphis era details report pitcher Always released after a season of frequent starts and a relapse while rebuilding. Pay day fines of 100 to 150 dollars cause unrest as Buckenberger’s control and manager role are questioned amid claims of unfair fines and pay disputes involving May Widner Henryell and others.
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Columbes
Columbus Club
Louisvilles
Brooklyn
United States
Kappel
Cooney Born
Nic Sc
Cooney
Buckenberger
Buck
McTamany
Jack O'Connor
Widner
Henryell
Directory
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Myster
Von der Ahe Denies Browns Move to Washington
President Von der Ahe telegraphed a denial of rumors that the Browns would relocate to Washington. He says he has never spoken with Hewitt of Washington about the subject and has not seen Spalding in a year. He notes he would not sell Comiskey for $12,000 and would not quit business to move the team.
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St. Louis
von der Ahe
Browns
Washington
Hewitt
Spalding
Brooklyn
Comiskey
Cincinnati
Association Record of Won Test St Touts 28.14
Special telegram reports standings from Wheeling Canton and Dayton games with scattered scores and team names including Wheelings Cantona and Hamiltons. The record cites errors and positional notes as teams compete in the International League length games and base matches.
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Baltimores
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Louisvilles
Athletics
Wheeling
Wheelings
Ee Wiseelinga
rs—Wheelings
Spelds
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Coeneneers
Daytons
Hamiltons
Uae Errori
Sarin Santee
Our Boys Defeat Crockerys in Pittsburg Match
Our Boys of Pittsburg defeated the Crockerys of East Liveztroon on one hit pitching. Foran was masterful on the mound, delivering a dominant performance. The Crockerys could not muster more than a lone hit as Our Boys claimed a 7 run score.
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Our Boys
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Crockerys
Meadville Rout Greenvill in One Sided Game
Meadville defeated Greenville in a lopsided contest at Meadville on August 2. Local play saw Meadville build a strong lead behind standout performances, while Greenville struggled to score and rally.
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Meadville
Greenville
Meadv
Greenvilles
Beottdal Beats Keystone Colored Club In One-Sided Game
In Scottsdale Pennsylvania on August 2 the Beottdal club dominated the Keystone colored club of Pittsburg from start to finish. Final score shows Beottdal in clear control with a wide margin as the visitors failed to threaten on any point.
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Keystone Colored Club
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Beottdal
Ae Hs Ee
Heavy Track Delays Saratoga Meeting in Sultry Conditions
Slow going and a very heavy track marked the Saratoga meet on August 2 as Bessie June won the first race over Kitty BR and Flitter. The program listed multiple entries across races with various winners and weights, ending with a preview of tomorrow’s card including several listed horses and performances.
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Brooksol
Filtter
Kittie H
Bonnie John
Bessie June
Kitty BR
Flitter
Bally Hoo
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Little Bill
Holland
Glee
Carnot
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Ly Gicherner
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Salle O
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To-Morrow
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Teuton
Bebe
Minnie Palmer
Cotillion
Aiaho Salesman
Robin Hood
Montrose
Bella
Mollie McGaray
O* Felourth
Beri
Marshal Luke
of Elisabeth
Pratheree Ho Garter
Battersby Ie Sallie
New York Races Post Mixed Entry List and Weights
In New York on August 2 the first race for quarter mile events lists Britannic 120, Reward 110, Lowel Ban Flag 101, Sir Joseph 111 and others. The second race is three quarters of a mile with Lord Peyton and Lord Dalmeny among entrants. Four races include various horses with weights from 115 to 135 pounds and multiple unnamed runners.
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Aro
Fiteroy
Efaulter
Fitsjames
Beas
Richmond
Senorita
Pet Morris
Pavanne Chemise
The
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Dr. Peer Im
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New Year August 2 Brighton Beach Race Results
First race of three quarters of a mile saw King William win in Iris with Lemon Blossom in second and Ernest third. Second race of six and one half furlongs finished Falecon first in 1 34 with Saluda second and Young Duke third. A longer distance race listed George Nye Oyster taking top honors with The Bourbon and My Own among others.
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King William
Iris
Lemon Blossom
Ernest
Falecon
Saluda
Young Duke
Ston Ir
George Nye Oyster
King
Surefoot Wins Findon Stakes In Open Race
In the Findon stakes for 2-year-olds run over three quarters of a mile, Surefoot owned by A W Merry took first place. The Cuckoo owned by Mr Rose finished second with Red Thorn by Prince Bortykoffs in third.
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Cherry Bounce
Connors Willing to Wrestle Driscoll If Under 18 Pounds
In reply to Driscoll s challenge, James Connors states he is not eager for a match yet will wrestle if Driscoll weighs under 18 pounds and forfeits under the forwards rule. The notice suggests a formal incentive or condition before agreeing to the bout.
Minneapolis Debat Club Aims for National League Franchise
Rumors from Minneapolis report manager Morton of the Minneapolis Debat Club discussed a potential National League franchise sale. President Nimick contemplates selling Pittsburg to A L Spalding and Sam Morton with Henry Ock, with Minneapolis possibly receiving a franchise and players for 187? Season. Central grounds draw about 4,000 attendance, intensifying the city rivalry with St Paul shaping the future of local baseball.
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Associated Press
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Burg
Sunderman Tt
Seeananes
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Nimick
A. L. Spalding
Chi Sone
Sam Morton
Enry Ock
Pine Sane Grea
St. Paul
Winnipeg and Northwestern Rowing Regatta Opens at Minnetonka
The Winnipeg and Northwestern amateur rowing regatta began at Lake Minnetonka with about 1500 spectators. In the junior four oared one and a half mile race Minnesotas won in 9 51 with Bean Winn and Duluth third. The senior single saw Muchmore of Minneapolis as favorites upset by Turnbull and Fox of Winnipeg. The junior double featured St Pauls, Minnesotans, and Duluth crews. racing tight for 40 lengths before St Pauls and Minnesota pulled ahead. Races to be rowed off tomorrow. annual meeting held earlier.
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Santi
Muchmore
Larlines
Minneapolis
Turnbull
Fox
St. Pauls
Association
Local Authority Comments On Cleveland Trotting Meet
John Newell, back from Cleveland, praised the large Thursday crowd and high racing quality. He cited Thornless as a flyer's pace in the 2:18 class, noting J B Richardson’s performance. Richardson’s steadier style may win future meetings. Newell warned Thornless may not repeat Cleveland form this season.
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Cleveland
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Thornless
J. B. Richardson
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Richardson
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Thornness
The Champion Passes Through on Southern Officers
John L. Sullivan, the champion pugilist, rode through the city yesterday with detectives to Mississippi to answer a prize fight charge. He claimed he would only be fined and said he did not consider himself a criminal. Sullivan disputed fixing the venue and said he believed fighting was legal where it occurred. He expected a small fine from Governor Lowry or the judges.
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Mississippi
Depot
Kiirain
Pbone
Sullivan
Hhis Challen
Hlrvan
Lowry
Postponed Benefit For Sullivan Up In The Air
Colossal benefit planned in New York to aid John L Sullivan has been indefinitely postponed after tickets sold. Editor Lumley of the Illustrated News said the event would occur later, with Sullivan returning to New York in due time. Legal fate unclear as arrest and trial possibilities loom for the famed fighter.
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Mustrated News
Quoits Contest Draws Sporting Attention in McKeesport
Sporting circles in McKeesport buzz over a $100 side quoits match on the old grounds near the distillery alarm. Heavy bets favor Sob Fate and a local contender, with a large Buter delegation expected. Quoits weigh 444 pounds with 71 points to win. Northside Gun Club shoot drew a smaller crowd but featured strong play including Chief Kirschler scoring 40 of 50 and Chas Richardson hitting from the 2 yard line besting prior distance records.
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Northside Gun Club
Kirschler
Chas. Richardson
Sheehan Declines Nationwide Bunting Tour
Sheehan states he will not travel for bunting matches and declines a Brownsville bout to run Martin. He says if Martin seeks a match, he must come to Pittburg, and the rerun must cease in this paper.
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D. BR. Sheehan
Brownsville
Martin
Sheehan
Pittburg
Philadelphia cricketers meet United Service Club at Portsmouth
The Philadelphia cricketers faced United Service Club at Portsmouth with lively wicket play. The English side totaled 25 runs in their first innings while the Americans stood at 14 runs with 2 wickets down.
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Philadelphia Cricketers
United Service Club
Portamouth
City sprinter Ed Nikirk faces Howard Rephart today
Ed Nikirk of this city and Howard Rephart of Phillipsburg will race a quarter mile on the Phillipsburg track. Nikirk is the near favorite with betting odds favorable to him supported by a Pittsburg party stake.
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Ed Nikirk
Howard Rephart
Phillipsburg
Nikirk
Pittsby
Matinee and Fall Racing Planned by McKeesport Club
The McKeesport Driving Park Association will stage a matinee featuring three races on the third Saturday in August and start a three days' racing meeting as a fall opening in September.
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McKeesport Driving Park Association
Wheeling Club Invites Mc Ecosport to Sunday Game
The Wheeling Baseball Club invites the Mc Ecosport Club to visit for a Sunday game amid a tense scene at home. The host club plans to call the event and proceed with the matchup featuring Fogg steno and Zao gee ee ee.
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Wheeling
McEcosport
Flannels Offered In Various Wool Qualities and Styles
Advertisement lists fine all wool country flannels in barred striped and plain weaves from cheap to top quality Saxony latest designs and patterns including dresses wrappers and children's wear in assorted colors and checks.
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