Baseball News From Aug 15 With Narrow Wins and Funny Errors
The column reports multiple late July and August baseball results across New York Cincinnati Chicago Baltimore and Cleveland. It notes New York’s easy win over Cincinnati as the Reds faltered in fielding and batting, Louisville’s close win over Philadelphia, Chicago’s poor exhibition with many errors, Baltimore’s win over Chicago, and Boston’s shutout of Cleveland. The piece includes line scores and remarks on attendance and weather.
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Troublesome Senators Edge Pittsburgers in Close Game
Washington’s Senators played a tight game against Pittsburgh with controversial umpiring by Charley Mitchell shaping key calls. Killen and Ehret pitched well, while misplays and a wild eighth inning error doomed the home side despite late rally efforts.
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Washington
Charley Mitchell
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Pittsburgers
Ehret
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Killen
Hawley shines as St Louis tops Brooklyn in hot tilt
Aug 1 in St Louis the Browns beat Brooklyn 3 to 2 behind young Hawley’s superb pitching. Attendance 1,500. Earned runs favored St Louis. L Trotaschite and O Brien noted for key plays. Hawley struck out once, Barnie umpired a two hour game amid hot weather.
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Today's League Schedule Headlines Marquee Matchups
The schedule lists Washington at Pittsburgh, Boston at Cleveland, Brooklyn at St. Louis, New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Louisville, and Baltimore at Chicago.
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Cincinnati
Salaries Must Come Down Says Baseball President Wagner
George Wagner, president of the Washington club, predicts a league wide salary reduction next season. He notes two seasons and twelve clubs will continue under the same general principles and insists gate receipts must support salaries. Wagner cites prior losses and says he would pay strong players up to 16,000 annually if finances allow.
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Our Boys Triumph Over Pittsburgh Team
Aug. 14. Our Boys of Pittsburgh, a gentlemanly ball squad, defeated the home team easily. The Our Boys will play at Tionesta tomorrow. The score reads Our Boys 6 6 0 1 4 and home team 2 0 0 3 8.
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Pitteburg
Tionesta
Quar Heave and Local Baseball Notes from Yesterday
Umpire Mitchell fined Eadford for being too noisy. Elmer Smith has no injured leg and was unable to play. Clements' arm pain lingers while Benger received a handsome basket. Killen foot issue on the mound. officials may seek a new outfielder to replace Smith off duty. Sieberts and the Uniontown team play tomorrow at Uniontown. Sieberts want Fayette Citys on Thursday. Clippers and Oskmanns to batley Park Oakmont tomorrow. Address George Fin Biock city.
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Corbett Responds To McCaffrey Challenge In Public
Jim Corbett, in New Jersey, entertains visitors at Deal Lake and tops handball opponents Dr Shannon, Charles Griffin, and John Comiskey. He rejects Dominick McCaffrey’s scratches claim, vows to fight Sullivan, and offers $1000 for four rounds at Madison Square Garden or $250 per round McCaffrey survives.
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New York
Corbett
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Sullivan Still Loses Flesh Weighs 208 for Fight
John L. Sullivan weighs 208 pounds after a morning workout, two pounds under his target entry weight for the September 7 bout in New Orleans. Dom McCaffrey praises the champion’s conditioning and accompanies Sullivan and trainers to Shinnecock Light, while Casey aims to reduce him to 200 pounds if feasible without harming his fitness.
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Casey
Second Newport Casino meeting reelects Wetmore and peers
Newport special edition reports the second annual Casino corporation meeting where ex governor George Peabody Wetmore Ogden Goolet Nathaniel Thayer and H C Taylor were unanimously reelected for four years. A court tennis week opens with Pettit and Tompkins in a pro match and Pettit wins three straight games 6-5 63 64. An amateur championship and a four handed pro event are scheduled later in the week.
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Casino Corporation
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Ogden Goolet
Nathaniel Thayer
H. C. Taylor
Tom Pettit
Alfred Tompkins
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New York
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East Palestine Fair to Stage Sixth Annual Races
East Palestine Ohio August 15 special The East Palestine Fair Association directors plan the sixth annual fair on their grounds September 21 22 and 23 with more liberal premiums for horse racing than at prior events.
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Bicycle racing stars and prizes headline regional meet
Isaac F Barter and Granot A Banker feature in early cycling events. Banker's two thirds life size oil portrait, by Cassius M Coolidge, honors his racing prowess at Manhocean Field New York. Banks training at Pittsburg Athletic Club for Buffalo meet August 20 and Manhattan Athletic Club races in New York on the 28th. Prizes include bicycles, watches, diamonds, and a grand upright plane. Admission by invitation. over 20 000 invitations issued for the Eastern championship featuring riders from multiple states.
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Latrobe and Coraopolis Tennis Notes From Local Circuit
Sinoe Arthur Pier shows improvement after a week away, as Coraopolis Club readies for the last week of the month long tournament schedule. Latrobe and Sewickley players figure in a busy slate with Taepway and Bann active, while locals shift to riding as tennis pace cools.
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Fall Meeting at Homewood Driving Park Offers $10,000 Purse
The fall meeting at Homewood Driving Park is set for September 13, four days of racing with purses totaling $10,000. Events include 2:2 trotting, 2:16 pacing, 2:27 pacing, and 2:33 trotting, plus free for all divisions. Secretary McCracken notes strong entries and possible attractions from Arion or Sandal to boost crowds and profits.
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Omnibus Stakes Looms At Monmouth Park Preview
New York dispatch previews Monmouth Park Omnibus Stakes. Key contenders The Pepper Huron Rex Tammany and Lamp lighter loom as likely rivals. Notes Byrnes Daly and jockeys careers, weight moves, and recent Lorillard and Realization stakes form shaping the race.
Trotting at Chicago opens Northwestern meeting
The Northwestern Horse Breeders Association trotting and pacing meet begins at Washington Park Chicago with 4,000 spectators. Ore Wilkes, a 3 year old from San Mateo stock farm, drives to victory in the Columbia stakes for yearlings, with heats 2:25 and 2:25% and strong betting from six bookmakers.
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Races at Beighton Beach Feature Favorites and Upsets
At Beighton Beach, a brisk first meeting produced several surprises as Hippona led from start to finish in the opening sprint, with Sandowne and Temple following strong in later heats. Tormentor topped Chesapeake, Jack Rose faded to third as Lord Dalmeny claimed the fifth race purse, and Early Blossom easily won the sixth.
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Turf Notes and Monmouth Park Cards From August Day Races
Saratoga results mirror a busy Aug 13 program with winners such as Badge and Mabel Glenn while Monmouth Park showcases forthcoming bets for Annie B and other entrants. The day wrapped under clear weather as horses finished progressively on drying tracks.
Kilrain on Sullivan and Corbett in a prefight view
Jake Kilrain, a Sullivan man, analyzes John L. Sullivan versus James J. Corbett. He praises Sullivan’s stamina and attributes Corbett with cleverness and wind weakness in close quarters. Kilrain believes Sullivan would prevail if properly trained and notes Corbett’s reluctance to fight on the inside.
Goddard to the Front in Looming Kilrain Match
In Mechanicsville Billy Madden reports Jake Kilrain may meet his new champion Joe Goddard in New York after September 15 in a four round contest at the Academy or Madison Square Garden. Madden seeks a $25,000 purse from the Coney Island Athletic Club for a fight between the Sullivan Corbett winner and Goddard, or Goddard will fight any man for $5,000 a side, with a possible match in New Orleans.
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Willing to Fight Agewin in Ring Challenge
New York papers publish Pierce letter challenging Siddons to a rematch at the Sun office on Aug 18. Pierce offers 500 to bind the match and a side bet of 1,000 to 2,500, with the fight to occur three months after the signing of articles.
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Keystone Cyclers Meet Sets September Open Road Race
The Keystone Bicycle Club met last evening and planned an open road race for September 4. The same organizers from the finale race will handle arrangements and likely use the same course. A hill-climbing contest with special prizes was also approved. New members elected include John W. Hewston T J Kenan Jr W C Watt Stanley Nelson and W Weed. Four members completed a century run on Phys Ay Butler Harmony Joy included W Corwin W M Corwin John F Johnston and Harry Hagmater.
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Major Dome Gone and Kingston Dominates East in Hopes
Sporting notes report Major Dome out of sight for a while after a stray comment on Sinfax training in California. Kingston in the East is said to be unbeatable within a mile, while McDowitt is noted among famous drivers. Rumors of fights and purses swirl as Jerry Johnson and Tommy Kyran explore bouts. Buckskin the trotting horse is dead. Albert Schock aims to lower a bicycle record.
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Governor Brown vetoes revenue bill ending weak session
Louisville report says Governor Brown vetoed a revenue bill after a nine month debate. The measure, deemed the only important act of the session, would have provided funds but was rejected, forcing a possible special session to address the shortfall.
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From the Rivers and Wharves Report
The river levels show Kewa below and Wheeling at four feet four inches and steady. John Ty. Lewis begins up the river from Marietta and is due in Pittsburg tomorrow on the rising water. The Onward and Hornet No. 2 navigated upriver yesterday amid improving conditions in clear and warm weather.
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Tur Society aided five persons in past two weeks
The Tur Society for the Improvement of the Poor aided five persons during the past two weeks. The Feast of the Assumption was celebrated in all Catholic churches yesterday.
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Lined Up By The Law In West End Iowa
Mike Fingenry jailed awaiting trial for running a speak easy in West End Ia. Peres Pisket Tveit held for court after assault with a razor at Ed Herron Avenue. Micuast Hotonas jailed 20 days for cruelty to children, bail pending appeal. Aldrewn Haney arrested on wife’s information for drunken home abuse with a brick. hearing set.
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Man Dies After Fight Overboard Strike in Kentucky
In Stanford Kentucky on August 15 John Skidmore felled his brother Craig with a heavy board during a dispute. Craig died 36 hours later from injuries.
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