Connor’s historic homer at Polo Grounds lights up crowd
New York reports Connor’s power as he launches a long homer over the right field fence at the Polo Grounds. Despite a partial foul, he delivers a decisive blast in the ninth inning drawing cheers from a small crowd of about 150. Richardson adds the longest recorded hit, with Garfied, Hanson, and O’Mourke among the notable plays.
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New York
Polo Grounds
Connor
Roger
Tiernan
Fields
Brown
Hanlon
Garfield
Conmor
Richardson
Stolen Bases Feature In Chicago Game Scorecard
In a brief box score style entry the lines list players like Farrell Burns Touer Bastian and others with batting and base paths. Stolen bases credited to Lance and Me Pictter placeholder notes indicate a defensive or statistical summary. Time of game and umpire details appear in the final lines.
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KBB
LO Haltren
Wilkis Om
Anson
Profiler
Farrell
Burns
Touer
Bastian
Washingtons
Bal Pall Farrel
Hone
Ules
Lrach
Phillies rally past Indianapolis in tight third win
Philadelphia defeats Indianapolis for the third straight time in a midseason game. Sanders pitched steadily while Busie struggled with control as Philadelphia edges out 5 to 2. Mullins, Glasscock, and Hines contributed in the effort with key hits and stolen bases.
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Phillies
Indianapolis
Sanders
Busie
Fhilis
Incian's
ROB FY
Haliman
Hitaookca
Meyers
OiDeany
Bshriver
Hassett
Oon
Philadelphias
Phias
Glasscock
Mers
Thompson
Mulver
Hines
Mallman
Fogarty
Iles
Ruste
Glass
Mulvey
Hallinan
Mc Quaid
Williamson Won't Sign Over Salary Dispute With Chicago
Ed Williamson delays signing with Chicago as Anson and Spalding offer pay only through the season end. Williamson claims he earned 250 for the year and insists on full salary. If not resolved, he may sit out the season and seek another club next year to challenge Chicago's reserve rights.
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Ed Williamson
Anson
Spalding
Williamson
Chicago
Spald
Zoe
Wiliamson
Major and Minor Leagues See Wide Roster Changes
A special dispatch reports the American Baseball Association announces numerous player contracts and releases across teams including Athletics, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Columbus, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Washington, Rochester, Buffalo, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Wilkes-Barre. The league has disbanded.
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Cotemars
Wheeler Wikoff
American Baseball Association
Athletics
John McMahon
Baltimore
W. A. Holland
G. Dowie
Cincinnati
Charles Petty
Columbus
William George
St. Louis
John E. Stivetts
James ©. Gill
Philadelphia
Albert Myers
Washington
A. G. McCoy
Rochester
John Fanning
Buffalo
A. H. Clarkson
C. W. Chamberlain
J. E. Whitney
Hamilton
A. W. Stuart
M. & Polheomisa
J.C. McGuirk
P. Spies
London
W. ©. McGuirk
St. Joseph
H. Porter
James McGarr
Minneapolis
W. C. Crossley
Hartford
Nick Handsboe
Wilkesbarre
M. P. Hines
Newark
William E. Sullivan
New Haven
H. E. Knowlton
Jurlington
EL Shaw
George Harter
Hy Athi Thomas Gunning
Chris
Ae Goetz
Wwton
John F. Merrill
A. Pere
R. Beam
A’ Krumm
Ali Gilmore
A. W. Bruars
Heminee
G. E. Oudman
Torado
A. Butt
Keeran
Milwaukea
W. Are Easton
A. L. Moore
J. Bark
W. E Sullivan
N. Hanaibos
P. G. Connell
A. F. Donoghue
E. Doyle
F. Foulkrod
T. F. Turner
Wilkes E. Williama
F. Murphy
J. Swe
George A. Walker
Cc. Reisin
Markin
A. Ikees
Baseball Schedule For Today National and Minor Leagues
National League games feature Pittsburgh at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia, Cleveland at New York, and Indianapolis at Washington. American Association matchups include Brooklyn at Louisville, Athletics at St Louis, Baltimores at Kansas City, and Columbus at Cincinnati. International League has no games scheduled.
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National League
Pittsburgh
Boston
Chicagos
Philadelphia
Clevelands
New York
Indianapolis
Washington
American Association
Brooklyns
Louisville
Athletics
St. Louis
Baltimores
Kansas City
Columbus
Cincinnati
International League
Home Steads Top Ema Stars In County League Showdown
In Etna yesterday the Home Steads defeated the Ema Stars 7 to 4 in a county league championship game. The contest lasted about two hours with strong attendance. Scoring details show Homesteads trailing early before a late rally. McCoy, Kenn Struck out by Jones and Landfried, 2. pass balls Colgan three. Earned runs Stars two.
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Etna
Homesteads
Ema Stars
Aie
Williamson Denies Salary dispute with Spalding
Special Telegram to the Dispatch reports Ed Williamson denying Chicago salary controversy. He states he is with the Chicago team practicing daily and has a satisfactory understanding with management. Williamson adds he has had no contact with Spalding since a prior meeting and finds the rumors annoying.
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Dispatch
WasnixeTon
Ed Williamson
Chicago
Spalding
Williamson
Chicago Club
Mr. Spalding
Keystones Defeat Latrobe In Close Rivalry Night
The Keystones visited Latrobe yesterday and won a hard fought game before a good crowd. Final score details are unclear from the damaged text but indicate a close contest with notable performances. Attendance appeared strong for the event at Latrobe arena.
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Keystones
Latrobe
Errors Wheels Offer Quiet Sprint Amid Unclear Data
Ambiguous fragmentary text mentions numbers and names in disjointed form. No coherent event or entities clearly defined for a proper summary.
Weyhing Shines as Athletics Defeat Browns in St Louis
Weyhing delivered superb pitching for the Athletics who beat the Browns in St Louis. ONeill and Fuller led the offense while erratic umpiring on balls and strikes hindered the Browns. Chamberlain supported strong defense as Weyhing and Fuller combined for the win. umpires Holland and Kerins officiated.
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Lou
Weybing
Browns
Athletics
O'Neill
Fuller
Weyhing
Chamberlain
St. Loui
Holland
Kerins
Columbaos Club Beats Columbus In Tight Contest
The home team Columbaos Club defeated Columbus in a closely played game aided by strong batting and solid catching by Earle and Bligh. Greenwood left with illness in the fourth. O'Connor replaced him. Final score 9 to 2 with Pitcher View and Baldwin exchanging outs. Time 1 hour 6 minutes. Umpire Ferguson.
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Washington
Senators
Chicago
Creerynatt
Columbus
Earle
Bligh
Greenwood
O'Connor
Baldwin
Rack Ou
Panved Batia
Bugh
Gane
Yerguson
Match Game Set For J. W. Scotts and McKeesports
Last evening officials announced a three game series between the J. W. Scotts and the McKeesports for a $100 side. Scott will lead the Scotts with Farene yon as McKeesports captain. Receipts are to be split equally with a $25 forfeit if a game is not played. the match is set for Monday.
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J. W. Scott
Farene Yon
Dennis Ahemnae
Mansfield Club Routed by Greensboro Nine in Pa Clash
Greensboro hosts Mansfield and dominates with a 16 to 2 victory. New Greensboro battery Thompson and Daley shut down the visitors, who managed only two hits.
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Mansfield
Greensbores
New Battery
Thompson and Daley
Crockery City Baseball Club Beats East Liverpool in Home Game
Crockery City Baseball Club of East Liverpool won a game with final score 8 to 5. The Crockery team made errors that affected the inning sequence and scoring.
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Crockery City Baseball Club
East Liverpool
Sports notes mention local games at Recreation Park and Homestead grounds
The Torontos play at Recreation Park today and tomorrow while the Standard and Homestead clubs have a game this afternoon on Homestead grounds. The Mutual Baseball Club of Allegheny is listed with players and officials, with address for communications to G. D. Sherrow at 18 Wylie Avenue.
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Jonn
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United Spbreay Eye
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Iteher
D. Fate
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Wylie Avenue
Washington Park mile and a half handicap features Montrose loss
Wash ington Park drew about 4000 as Montrose was beaten in a dramatic mile and a half handicap. Beth Broeck won the opening race by a neck, Blyton edged Stony Montgomery in the second, Willie M and Grace Ely battled to a neck finish in the third, and Estelle led from start to finish to take the fifth.
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Stony Montgomery
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Guy trotts to record at Cleveland Driving Park on bet
Special teleceam from Cleveland reports Guy, owned by W J Gordon, beating his own record 2 1214 at Cleveland Driving Park. William Edwards and Gordon wagered $1 with Edwards predicting a new mark. The gelding clocked 211 at the mile in 91 degree heat, wearing light shoes and weights as timers recorded 16 seconds for the first furlong and 334 for the last quarter.
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W. J. Gordon
William Edwards
Cleveland Driving Park Company
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Millard Sanders
Little Wonder
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Cleveland
Ark Cor
Ian On
Ja Lee
Axtell Ars
Jockey Brant suspended after Monmouth foul ride ruling
After the Lorillard stakes at Monmouth Park, Cassatt alleging Brant foul riding on Kern led judges to suspend Brant. Salvator remains winner as ruling came after finish. If ruled earlier, Longstreet would have claimed the $20,000 stakes. Tomorrow’s entries listed for eight races.
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Monmouth Park
Cassatt
Eric
Brant
Kern
J. B. Haggin
Salvator
Deryer
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War
Sailor Brown accepts six round challenge at miners benefit
Curcaco reports that Sailor Brown, training at Joe Suite, met Parson Davies in town and bluffingly promised to stay six rounds with Peter Jackson at the Braidwood miners benefit at Battery D tomorrow night. Jackson laughed and agreed.
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Brown
Joe Suite
Peter Jackson
Braidwood Miners’ Benefit
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Jackson
Exposition Park Sees Scottish Irish Contests Fill Fast
Entries pile up for Exposition Park athletic events on Saturday with J Fisher entering the Celtic tug of war and M Mages signing up the Minersville Grays among others. D F.
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J. Fisher
Celtic Tug of War
M. Mages
Minersville Grays
D. F
Overland Hunting Club Formed by Fay ette Notables
A new hunting club named The Overland is organized by prominent county residents in Fay ette. The group comprises members described as leaders in all things related to anglo chasing and exploration, with a noted disdain for common standards.
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Fayette
The
Overland
Destructive storm devastates Crab Tree area in July toll
A severe storm swept the Crab Tree region near Dereator Greensburg on July 10, with heavy rain flooding Crab Tree and Thorn creeks. Crops and buildings along the banks were washed away, the Crab Tree Branch Railroad damaged, and widespread crop losses expected. The flood affected a 50 mile area with no confirmed deaths at report time.
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Crab Tree
Salisbury
Loyalhanna
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Wreck in Mexico Kills and Injures Many on Train
A passenger train on the Mexican Central wrecked at a bridge near Chihuahua after floods washed out the track. Two killed instantly and 27 injured, with nineteen taken to Chihuahua hospital and two later dying. The accident occurred as the train, delayed by washouts, attempted to cross the damaged bridge.
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Paso del Norte
Chihuahua
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Honor the Dead as Allegheny Fires Mourn Chief Crow
The Allegheny Fire Committee met to act on Chief Crow's death. It adopted resolutions for mourning at engine houses for 0 days, badges for firemen, tolling the alarm bell at the funeral hour, and related duties. The funeral is set for 3 pm tomorrow with a large urn of towers to be sent by police.
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Allegheny Fire Committee
Crow
Gare
Baggage Master Dies After Train Fall
Henry Cuthbert baggage master for the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston died at West Penn Hospital after falling from a train at Stempting to tion. He suffered a broken collar bone and other injuries while attempting to throw baggage from the car. Cuthbert resided on Mount Washington and is survived by a wife and four children.
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Pittsburg
Virginia
Charleston
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Tion
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Fire at Pittsburg Commission Company Bank Building
An alarm from box 14 after midnight reported a fire caused by crossing electrical wires in the Pittsburg Commission Company office on the second floor of W. E. K. Thompson's bank building at Wood Street and Fourth Avenue. Police extinguished the blaze before fire department arrival. only woodwork around a window sustained damage.
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Pittsburg Commission Company
W. EK. Thompson
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Man Struck Crossing Sixth Street Bridge
Charles Seick of East Street Allegheny and his wife were crossing the Sixth Street Bridge when he was overcome. They took him to Allegheny General Hospital after the incident occurred about 4:30 yesterday.
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East Street
Allegheny
Sixth Street
Allegheny General Hospital
Mayor to Act on Diamond Street Widening Ordinance Tomorrow
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Montana Constitutional Fragments And Convention Powers
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