Review of Local Ball Club Prospects and Sullivan Arrest
A long reader column covers the Pittsburg baseball club’s season prospects, manager Horace Phillips illness, and home team struggles with pitching. It also notes the arrest of champion pugilist James J Sullivan and debates prize ring rules, while commenting on Pfeffer’s baseball book and Cincinnati Cleveland pennant race.
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von der Ahe
St. Louis
Washington
Pitsburg
Minneapolis
Horace Phillips
Pitueburg
Pittsburg
Pittsboro
Galvin
Garfiel
Chicago
Cleveland
Clevelands
Fred Pfeffer
Europe
Fragmentary OCR Record on Cantons and Manifieids
Partial OCR fragment references errors and cantons with mentions of manifieds. The text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or events for a coherent summary.
Literary Men Triumph In Troy Hill Ball Clash
The St. Anthony Literary Society of Troy Hill and Troy Hill American Mechanics defeated their rivals at Circle Park yesterday. The St. Anthony group added another victory to their record in a close game between local literary societies and mechanics teams.
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St. Anthony Literary Society
Troy Hill
Troy Hill Literary Society
Hoosiers Edge Home Club In Sloppy Street Game
The Hoosiers defeated the home club 8 to 6 in a poorly played contest dominated by errors and base running miscues. Staley and Beckley misplayed plays, while Glasscock and Miller stood out for Indianapolis with key hits and steals.
Senators Dominate Home Courts In Wide Victory
The Wisconsin team extended their solid run with a decisive win over a conference rival. Key players contributed to a balanced attack as the Senators controlled the game from start to finish and built a comfortable lead through the second half.
Baseball Box Score Fragment From New Yorks and Philadelphias
Partial box score shows players Richardson Delehanty Myers Thompson Mal ee Connor White Gore and Sanders across New Yorks and Philadelphias. Mentions double plays hit by pitched balls and fielding errors. includes totals and pitching notes with incomplete data.
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Rich'rd Bea
Iman
Bmulvey
O'K'rke
Fogarty
Farrar
Keafe
O/Shriver
New Yorks
Yorks
Philadel
H Richardson
Ce Delehanty
Myers
Thompson
Malee
Connor
Gore
Richardson
Conner
Gins
Dail Delehanty
Sanders
Moefes
Philadelphins
Sue Guten
Babies Triumph as Cleveland Edges Chicago in Final Gates
August 3 report shows Cleveland beating Chicago 6 to 1 after sixth inning hits and a wild throw by Farrell. Kenn’s grounders and fielding miscues shaped the game. Pittsburg slips to seventh while Boston and the Senators push for higher spots in the pennant race.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Maki A
Senators
Betto
Athletics Triumph Despite Close Loss in Second Game
In a split doubleheader, Hornish earned three runs in the opener for Carlon Valley against Aumiatien, while Pasbea Sleekiicenn and Williams contributed for the Athletics. The second game featured strong pitching and key RBIs from B. PF and A.B. Williams as Oaklands rode a late rally to secure a win.
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Nitehener
Hornish
Carlon Valley -Aumiatien
Pasbea Sleekiicenn
Athletics
B. PF. A.R/OAKS
NDS
K. BP
B. Williams
Braddocks Lose to Sewickley in Poor Fielding Game
In Braddock yesterday, Sewickley defeated Braddocks after a seven inning county league clash. Both teams committed ten errors. Sewickley made 22 runs? and Braddocks 0? The Blues had 15 hits. O'Brien debuted strongly for Braddocks with a near invincible showing. Anderson collected four hits.
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Sewickleys
Blues
O'Brien
Anderson
Hope for Horace in Private Insane Asylum Transfer
Dr. Foster sees a possible recovery for Horace Phillips, moved this morning from Girard House to a private asylum in Merchantville, N.J. His wife and brother accompany him as Dr. Foster regards the case as acute paresis but potentially curable with expert treatment.
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Philadelphia
Horace Phillips
Girard House
Jones
Merchantville
N.J
Foster
Pittsburg
Horace
Winfield &. Wolford
Seav Ie
Ey Pigg
Mr. Phillips
Our Boys Beat Crockeries In City Baseball Match
Crockeries defeated Pittsburg Our Boys in a full game at home with Brien and Darrah contributing in offense. Notable players include Smink and Tomlson for Crockeries. Beark and Howe for Our Boys. Umpired by Fitusimmons Van Fauwsen and others after a two hour game.
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Howe
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Gada
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Kilroy Puzzles Reds as Baltimore Glides to Win
Kilroy stalls Cincinnati with a puzzling display while Baltimore dominates Cincinnati’s offense. The Athletics win easily behind strong pitching and accurate curves, contrasting with Cincinnati’s struggles.
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Reda
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Coloncla
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Viau
Cowboys Defeat Columbus Juniors At Cotumpus Event
The Cowboys won a tight two game set against Columbus. Kansas City edged Columbus 3 to 2 in the opener and 7 to 3 in the follow up as pitchers held firm and timely hits fueled the victory.
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Columbus
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Brooklyne Stivites Hurt in Early Inning Defeat
The Brooklyns defeated the St Louis team easily after a seven inning match. Stivites started for St Louis but was knocked out in the first inning.
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Stivites
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New Yon
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Ht Louis
A Close Argument McKeesport Beaten by Homestead
Homestead outplayed McKeesport at all points but nearly lost in the ninth inning as McKeesport scored four runs on four hits and two errors. McKeeport used three pitchers Smith Pennington and Phillips. Phillips proved strongest as Homestead adjusted and held on for the win.
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Myers
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Denny
Feld
Hines
Ihe
Dally
Fields
Beckley
Basses
Rowe
Dispatch
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Phillips
Eck
Farrow
Brosaville
Mich
Jones
Keystone Club Defeated by SooTTDALE Team
August 8. SooTTDALE, Pa. club score 102. Keystone club of Pittsburg trailing with 72. Scoreline indicates a decisive win for SooTTDALE over Keystone in a local game.
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Keystone Club
Pittsburg
Sullivan arrives in Jackson amid crowd and controversy
Sullivan reaches Jackson by train amid a city stir with supporters and opponents. Ed Nikirk defeats Rephart in a quarter mile, Jinks wins the McKeesport match, Jem Smith remains a claimed world champion. Bond prospects and a planned stay at Cooper's Wells are noted before the August 12 Purvis trial.
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Jackson
Ed Nikirk
Rephart
Jinks
Jem Smith
Miss
Chiles
Bond
Richburg
New Orleans
Purvis
Cooper's Wells
Goodwood racing falls short as season winds down
Lorpon August 3 Copyright The London season ends with middling racing at Goodwood. Women guests scatter to Portsmouth Southsea and the Isle of Wight for naval reviews then yachting trips to Cowes and Torquay before returning next spring. James Smith, a self styled fighter, insists he is champion after a recent draw, but the public ignores him while English sentiment holds that Sullivan is the true kind of man.
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Sullivan
Queensberry
Kilrain
Salateree Fame
Ae Kilrain
Nawan Sullivan
Mitchell
Sullivan-Kilrain
Henry Sampson
Pendragon
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Bhenor
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Walker
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Winners at Monmouth track meet in wet conditions
At Mormorurah Park New Jersey on August 3 the Monmouth track saw six races. Jay F. Dee won the three quarters mile first race with Britannic second and Heydey third. Devotee captured the two third races, with Fitzror Dee taking second and Now or Never third. Senorita won the one and a half mile fourth race, Les sore led Connemara in the one and a quarter mile fifth, Freedom won the seven-eighths mile sixth, with Bellair second and Lonely third.
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Track results and weights at Babatoga Aug 3 card
Heavy track at Babatoga with small fields. Winners include Happi ene in 1 084, Robin Hood in 1:61 4, Mayo in 1:57, Sallie O Prather in 1 Queen of Elizabeth second. Weights listed for Monday’s races across six events with horse names and pounds.
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Sallie O. Prather
Moyal Garte
Nena Ally
Siveritts Ane
George Angus I Leane
Vina
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Leyton to Join O Briens Athletic Troupe
Detroit pedestrian J. Y. Leyton will leave August 15 to join O Briens great athletic troupe. The company includes leading athletes and will perform in Atlanta New Orleans and other major Southern cities. Leyton plans to return winter for the big international 42 hour race here.
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Detroit
O'Brien
Atlanta
Westaide Park Club Fall Meeting Planned
The Westaide Park Club announces its fall meeting set for October 2 with additional vacant days for members. Attendance requirements and schedules will be announced soon.
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Nashville
Westaide Park Club
Two-Mile Exhibition Match Hinted Between Priddy and McClelland
Reported discussions suggest a two mile race between Peter Priddy and E C McClelland. Backers of McClelland reportedly offered to pay $500 a side to race the event at the two mile distance.
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Peter Priddy
E. C. McClelland
Strongls
Race Result Report From Philadelphia Track Meet
Philadelphia August 4 outcome shows Maids winning a quarter mile dash in 53 seconds, with final times and positions unclear due to garbled text. Officials note a 53 second quarter mile as a recorded time amid the incomplete telegram.
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Dispatce
Philiranvre
Beappock Marksmen Hold Riverside Bird Shoot
A live bird shoot was held across the river this evening by local marksmen from Beappock Pennsylvania. Details are sparse but the event involved shooting merits and general participation by residents.
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Beappock
Charies EE
Beaver Grays Rally Past Home Team In Weary Showdown
The Beaver Grays edged the home squad in a rough baseball clash marked by costly errors allowing 10 runs in two innings. Shuster, Gaston and Scott stood out on offense while Shumaker and Kuhne contributed for the Grays.
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