Troublesome Prize Fight Conviction Shapes Baseball and Boxing Views
The column surveys the Sullivan trial and its impact on prize fighting, noting law enforcement failures and the money motive behind the Mississippi bout. It discusses Hanlon as a new captain-manager for the local club, the Association's winter plans, and Teemer Gaudaur potential races, with Jackson and Slavin in the boxing scene.
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Mississippi
Sullivan
Ontzs
Referes
A Referes
Mile race plans discussed by Nikirk and McClelland
Ed Nikirk and E C McClelland with supporters met to arrange a mile race for 20 a side. Nikirk’s backers are from Phillipsburg while McClelland’s backers cannot leave home to communicate. Both sides will reconvene next Saturday evening at the office.
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Ed. Nikirk
E. C. McClelland
Nikirk
Phillipsburg
McClelland
Miller offers $100 sides for winner take all bout
Bob Miller, noted wrestler, called to say he will wrestle the Dris coll Connors winner for 100 dollars a side with gate receipts to the winner. He believes Connors will have his hands full to throw him.
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Bob Miller
Miller
Connors
Giants and Pirates Engage in Wild Classic Baseball War
Pittsburg defeats New York 9 to 7 in a high scoring game noted for Welch being knocked out and Keefe failing in relief. Key moments include five runs in the second and a seventh inning rally as Pittsburgh holds off the Giants before about 2,500 spectators.
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Giants
Ron
Commonwealth
New York
Mickey Welch
Cleveland Beaten Again by the Boston Nine
Cleveland losses continue as they struggle against Boston. Radbourne faced tough hits but Cleveland could not capitalize. final score lines show Boston ahead with mixed totals.
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Cleveland
Aguas
Clevelands
Radbourne
Hoosiers Rally In Extra Innings To Edge Phillies
Indianapolis defeats Philadelphia in ten innings after a back and forth game. Four first inning runs followed by tied games in the third and ninth, then a home run spree and a tenth inning tally secures the victory for Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Chicago Defeats Washington Amid Sloppy Fielding
Chicago clinched the series with Washington by bunching hits in the sixth and seventh. Both teams fielded loosely and pitchers were touched freely. Attendance reached about 4,500 as Chicago secured the win.
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CarcaGo
Chicagos
Washington
Browns win grand game against Athletics in St Louis
The Browns defeated the Athletics in a dramatic contest before about six thousand spectators in St Louis. Chamberlain excelled on the mound with six base hits by the Athletics were held to scattered hits. Curt Welch made two remarkable running catches. Final score St. Louis 12 Athletics 6.
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Br. Louis
Browns
Athletics
Chamberlain
Curt Welch
St. Louis
Heen
O' Neill
Weten, Robinson
Cham- Ptruck Talbot bin
Cowboys Beat Baltimore Men In Close Night Contest
Kansas City capitalized on a sixth inning spree of hits and Baltimore errors to edge past the Baltimores. The game featured steady plays after the rough frame, with Kansas City scoring four runs in that inning and Baltimore failing to recover. Umpiring drew attention as both sides contested calls while Beere and Hoover led base hits for Kansas City.
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Kansas Crrry
Cowboys
Baltimores
Kansas City
Beere
Kansas Citys
A. Recsioner
Kansavas
Baltimore
AnSesas
Bhoceeer
Alvord
Paneed Bale Hoover
Tate
Kilro
Hoosiers Seek New Pitcher as Indianapolis Reassesses Club
Reports claim Indiana’s Hoosiers plan to strengthen by signing Andrews while discussing a potential trade for a Syracuse Stars slugger. Directors note the need for pitching depth after a tough stretch. Clarke and other targets are under consideration with market and fit being debated.
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Hoosiers
Andrews
President Stern Compelled to Go to Hamilton for Sunday Games
Special Telegram to The Dispatch Cincinnati August 17 President A. B. Stern of the Cincinnati club arrived from St. Louis and spoke of sorrow at the Columbus series inaugural. He said the arm of the law on Sunday games had changed him and noted the game at Ludio would be at the late Club.
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James
de Galvin
Buck Bates
Ron
Miller
Bunday
Pane
InpraraPolis
Aie Ieee Templace
Clarke
Omaha
Indianapolis
Baneuer
Syracuse Stars
Ain
Pannaphia
Cincinnati
A. 8. Stern
Cincinnati Club
Bt. Loum
Ludio
Smith and Slavin and Pugilists Match for $10000
Gossip ties Smith of England and Slavin of Australia as a slated $10,000 aside fight. The note covers gambling losses of an actor, and marks Monmouth Park and Saratoga racing results. It cites Searle and O’Connor training for races and a hot season of boxing with reports from London and New York.
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Jem Smith
England
Slevin
Australia
Searle
O’connor
New York
Gambling Ring Sways Actor Wealth At Central Club
A New York telegram reports a major gambling scandal at the Central Club on 18 Broadway where backers allegedly bled an actor of nearly 150000 in cash. The actor, famed for his stage presence, reportedly fled town after losses exposed, ending his ties to racing and casino circles.
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New York
Central Club
Cones Club
Broadway
Niles
Asbienen
New Oaklands Defeat Climax of Allegheny at East Liberty
The New Oaklands won a one sided stake versus Climax of Allegheny at East Liberty ballpark for 100 dollars a side. Attendance was good. Riverside Greys catcher played his first game with New Oaklands providing solid support to Anderson who struck out seven. The notable pitchers were Ward and Wark with several runs aided by errors.
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Oaklands
Allegheny
East Liberty
Riverside Greys
Anderson
Coun
Etna Stars Enjoy Big Home Run Night at Etna
Etna Stars shine with home runs and steady hits in a lively McKees game. Landfried adds three runs on timely hits, while Pennington and Nightcmgsles face the tough early innings. Smith also contributes with a key run, solidifying Etna’s offensive burst.
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Kennedy
Brady
Balle
Landfried
Pennington
Nightcmgsles
Smith
Nitengate
Cincinnati Ninety Four Defeats Baldwin and the Babies
The Cincinnati team won today in the fourth inning with two bases on balls and four singles, Teeter Sr and Marr starring. Tomorrow’s game shifts to Monday as authorities enforce Sunday ball laws.
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Visu
J. Baldwin
J. Apa
East End Athletes Top Greensburg in Close Game
The East End Athletics defeated Greensburg on Greensburg grounds in a tight contest. Final score and inning details are unclear from the garbled report but list Torin and Schorer among players with two base hits and earned runs for the Athletica.
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East End Athletics
Greenburgs
Torin
Greenburg
Athletica
Unclear fragment from Springfield sports page
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered sports notes from Springfield area, referencing Hamilton and early season scores, but details are incomplete and unreadable. No clear event, teams, or outcomes are discernible.
Baseball Notes from Louisville and Brooklyn Game
The report notes Hecker pitched as Brooklyn feasted at the plate while Louisville showed fair offense. Highlights include hitters in a batting mood and pitchers Caruthers and Seruck recording strikeouts as Brooklyn’s team materializes.
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Uisville
Hecker
Brooklyn
Louisville
Shanon
Caruthers
Carathers
Mt Washington Athletics Top Bradyside In Thrilling Suburban Tilt
Mt Washington Athletics beat Bradyside for the third time this season in a high spirited game. Stevens dominated with 12 strikeouts and tight pitching as the Athletics remained undefeated in Suburban League play.
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Mt. Washington Athletics
Bradyside
Stevens
Athletics
Police Prevent a Fight at Oak Island Boxing Event
August 17 report from Bostrom says Peter Jackson and Joe Lannon met in the ring at Oak Island but authorities halted any contest. Parson Davies urged restraint while Tom Rourke of the Bay State Athletic Club supported peace. About 3,400 spectators filled the enclosure as the fighters prepared, and Sullivan’s status as world champion was referenced.
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Australia
East
Hily Baker
Buffalo
Couth Jackson
Jackson
Slavin
Jom Smith
Atlantic
Pringle
Bostrom
Peter Jackson
Joe Lannon
Oak Island
Parson Davies
Tom Rourke
Bay State Athletic Club
Alan
Sullivan
Parson Moe
John L. Sullivan
Barr tooa N Y Racing Results and Entries
Weather and track ideal for racing at Barra Tooa N Y on August 17. First race one mile Estelle won in 1 44 King Crab second Successor third. Entries listed for Monday’s races include Reveller Duke of Somen and Ban Ban among others.
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N. Y
Estelle
King Crab
Successor
Santiago
Cameo
W. G. Morris
Cassius Ee
Lady Hemphill
Bluraieeles
Ward
Sight
Bohemian
See Eee
Ben Harrison
Vasneisphed
Asi Tou
Bertha Lid
Brown J Mee
Dalesman
Me Bay el Bi Amos
Benedict
Fonsie
Duke of Somen
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Sonshine
Cupid
Banes Marie
Saari Land
J Corge Naman
Kiog
Bill
Fousesta
Brushton and St Andrews Clash Ends With Forfeit
A cricket match at Brushton between Brushton and St Andrews ended when Brushton left the field and St Andrews was awarded the game after a poor scoreline in the first innings and unclear final tally.
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St Andrews
St. Andrews
Brushtons
Monmonth Park Race Meet Closes in Fine Weather
August 17 at Monmouth Park reports a large attendance. The track was good and dry and racing went ahead in ideal conditions. Blue Rock won the featured sprint while Sentepone finished third as the meeting concluded.
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Monmonth Park
Wishap
Moxmouth Park
Blue Rock
Charges Under Obsolete Law For Disorderly House
Special telegram reports in New York August 17 that warrants were served on President Cassatt and Treasurer Withers of Monmouth Park after the recess for keeping a disorderly house. The case involves New York sellers whose business damages facilities and aim to ensure prompt race results.
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Youk
Cassatt
Withers
Monmouth Park
New York
Treas
Urer
Bell
Northwestern Breeders Association trotting meet opens at Washington Park
Chicago August 17 The annual trotting meeting of the Northwestern Breeders Association will begin at Washington Park next Monday. The fastest youngsters are slated to compete with strong entrants and promising performances expected in the mile events.
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Chicago
Northwestern Breeders’ Association
Washington Park
Jones to Beringer match arranged this Saturday
D Jones called at the office and arranged a match for Saturday evening at a specified time with Beringer. The note directs both parties to meet at the office for the engagement.
Married Men Win In Telegraph Club Game
Two nines from Edgar Thomson Steel Works fall department played on Thirteenth Street grounds in the forenoon. The married men’s nine defeated the other nine in a spirited early round with Dick Bhoelby John Ben and Fred House in the battery and Mark Kulp umpiring. A rematch is scheduled for next Saturday.
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Beappoce
Edgar Thomson Steel Works
Thirteenth Street
Dick Bhoelby
Ane
John Ben
Fred House
Paar
Mark Kulp
Aebendee Ie
Badly Beaten by Idlewoods at Home in Bridgeville
Special telegram from Bridgeville reports the Idlewoods defeating the CP Mayers on Idlewoods ground. Thegame featured strong battery work by Patterson and another Mayers batman, but poor umpiring by Assire Allen drew criticism. Idlewoods won by a margin with key plays noted.
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Bridgeville
C P. Mayers
Idlewoods
Mayers
Wack
Patterson
Oe Cac Ee
Idlewood
Assire Allen
Enon Ae
Wero
Piby Allen
Our Boys suffer loss with Angeline out and two cranes missing
Special telegram from Jamestown reports Our Boys weakened by Angeline’s absence and two cranes unavailable. The game saw multiple misplays and battered lines as Jamestown and Oura Estore-Samestwetn exchanged runs. Angeline struck out six, Dietz four, and O'Donnell contributed in the field.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Our Boys
Ana
Angeline
Tate
Uniontown Downed by Scottdale in Easy Victory
SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH. Scottdale, Pa August 17 The Scott dales easily defeated the Uniontown club here by the score of 18 to 5. The local team dominated with strong hitting and solid defense throughout the game.
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Uniontown
ScottTdaLe
Scottdales
Uniontown Club
Glenwood Archies Beat Hazel Woods by Seventeen
The Glenwood Archies defeated Hazel Woods yesterday by 17 points. Back Ewing is praised as a strong kicker and player. Lipps beat Fifteenth Street Stars 12 to 7 and Twentieth Street Stars routed Southside Diamonds 33 to 2.
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Hazelwoods
Back Ewing
PE L. W. Lipps
Fifteenth Street Stars
Twentieth Street Stars
Southside Diamonds
New K of L Union Formed by Allegheny Musicians
A new Knights of Labor type union is formed by professional musicians in Allegheny County. It will be a protective society, incorporated with the Knights of Labor to offset union costs. Prominent musical figures show support, and the group could rival existing bodies such as John Philip Coleridge? and the Western Exposition.
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Conway
New York
Boston
Association
Mr. Tz
Hasses
Ed Hanlon
Andart
Lips
Nimick
Hanlon
K. of L
Allegheny County
Knights of Jabor
John Phillip
Colerdonne
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