Searle Wins World Sculling Championship at Thames Race
The world sculling title went to Henry Earnest Searle of Grafton New South Wales after a grueling four mile Thames course on a fine day witnessed by about 50 000 spectators. O Connor of Canada challenged with betting heavy, but Searle surged from the start to finish ahead by ten lengths, smashing a record at Hammersmith and earning £500 a side with a larger stake in dispute.
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Thames
London
Kew
Searle
Surrey
Putney
Mort Lake
Harnes Bridge
Oth
Hammersmith Bridge
O'Connor
Barnes
O'Connors
Henry Earnest Searle
Grafton
New South Wales
Fayeate Spree
Learie
Canada's Big Loss O'Connor Defeated in Thames match
Toronto reports William O'Connor defeated by Henry Searle in the international sculling match on the Putney course. Canadian backers faced heavy losses after sinking up to $150,000 in wagers with Australians and English bettors. The defeat is cited as a clear blow to Canadian sports betting interests.
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TRE Dispatch
Toronto
William O'Connor
Henry Searle
Putney
Thames
Hanian
Canada
Queen City
Oceanor
Teemor
Gandaur
Connor
England
Don Srake
O'Connor
Occasa
Tam Petany
Pers O'Conner
Stan Cumann
Sanpiont
Pittsburg Crowd Reacts To OWConcer Loss
The Pittsburg post first learned of OWConcer's defeat via the Dispatch window. Bets had surged in the days leading to the race, and the news prompted widespread surprise among local bettors.
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Pittsburg
Owconcer
Teemer and Gaudaur Again Puzzled by Searle Victory
Disappointed at Searle winning the race Teemer and Gaudaur hoped O Connor would win to square off with the victor in England. Searle heads to England while Teemer prepares for Friday’s race in a new boat Gaudaur in light gear. Trainers insist all are in prime trim with close betting and no clear favorite.
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O'Connor
America
Searle
McKeesront
Teemer
Gandaur
England
Hamm
Ruddock
Gaudanr
S J. Louisevulier
Huches
Jake
John Teemer
St. John backs Gaudaur in race for money
J A St John says he will back Gaudaur to beat Searle for £5000 if Searle allows a rowing match in this country. He believes the American has a disadvantage in the water in Britain.
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Dispatch
St. Louis
J. A. St. John
Gaudaur
Searle
Prices Realized at Hurstbourne Meadowthorpe Ferncliff Yearling Sale
New York reports the annual yearling sale by Hurstbourne Meadowthorpe and Ferncliff farms. Prices ranged to $1,050 for a yearling, with several others selling around $1,000 and above. Notable consignors include N P Harris of Hurstbourne Louisville, W H Chipper of Meadowthorpe Lexington, and William Astor of Ferncliff Rhinebeck. The sale extended past midnight with strong attendance from sporting men and jockeys.
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New York
Hurstbourne
Meadowthorpe
Ferncliff
N. P. Harris
Louisville
W. H. Chipper
Lexington
Meadowthorpe Stud
FE Es Dees
Romaine
Emily F
Parole
Hurstborne
N. T. Harris
Louvieville
George Kinney
Kate Clark
Blanes
J. McCormack
Mayonais
Tijou
Matt Byrnes
Midsummer
A. J. Newsons
Kinney
Coupon
Jee Kimnes
Pi M. Byrnes
Ginney
Naptha
J. Walden
W Holland
Ae Kinney
Dwyer Brothers
Martin A Ringer Ends With Martin Victorious
In Brownsville Pennsylvania a 195 yard $500 race at the Brownsville track pitched David Sheehan of Southside Pittsburg against Thomas Martin of Brownsville. Martin won in 12.5 seconds while Sheehan finished 12.6. About $1,000 wagered on the result. Pittsburg backers allege Martin ran under an assumed name and threaten legal action.
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Browwn
Martin
Sporting Notes and Odds in Local Grid
MoRRIS needs another rest and may not beat Washington. St. John’s game up for Gaudaur vs Seario. W. Casey and M. Kerrigan to run 100 yards for ee a side next Tuesday. There cannot be a walkover for a race with four starters. Presidents Nimick and Boden of Boston clubs among readers' questions.
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Morris
Washington
St. Jonsn
Gaudaur
Seario
Doit
W.casey
M. Kerrigan
Turdar
Welisville
Nimick and
Boden
Boston
Five-Day Harness Meet Opens At Island Park Albany
Regular brigade of grand circuit horsemen arrives for a five day program at Island Park with two harness contests per day. A steeplechase course appears for handicaps Tuesday and Thursday. Crowds around 8 000 showed keen interest as Edward and Charley Croon win heats in 2 25 plus time and Golden Red triumphs in a close finish.
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Albany
Island Park
Edward
Charley Croon
Ward
Oscar Dacey
Volney
Woodburne
Golden Red
Massachusetts
W. K
W.K
Golden Roa
Alcyone
Racing at Pimlico Opens With Small Crowd on First Day
First day attendance at Pimlico in Baltimore was light due to city parades blocking routes to the track. The 2:27 class headlined with Catherine 5 scratched, leaving Reina as favorite for owner Budd Doble. The track was fast and all heats ran at brisk times amid a subdued opening program.
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Baltrwonyg
Pimlico
George A. Singerly
Philadelphia
Budd Doble
Reina
Ac Clation
Maryland
Etre
Hokeland
Bogenia
Fred Eases
Poolseller Lowery Praises Grand Circuit Races
Poolseller J Lowery, returning from the East and en route to Denver, calls the Grand Circuit meetings remarkably successful in business and racing quality. He notes Nelson as a big disappointment after one fast heat and a collapse, and he praises Susie S as a strong performer.
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J. Lowery
Denver
Nelson
Ester
R. Lowery
Susie S
Brighton Beach Race Track Sees Diverse Wagering Day
At Brighton Beach crowd enjoys a strong season showing with high payouts across six races. Bonafide Colt wins the opening five furlongs, Mule Williams places second, Mischief third, time 1:03. In the six and a half furlongs, Sew bore wor takes the top, The Dude is runner up, Prince Edward third, time 1:2. Carnette wins the three quarter mile, Minch Carnette later dead heats for fourth with Young Duke and King Crab. Bohemian captures the seven furlongs with Leer Lodge second and Sparling third, time 1:94. Pert clinches one and one sixteenth miles, with Bellwood and Iceeberg following, time 31:40. Steeplechase short course sees Je n winning, Will Davis second, Zangbar third, time 251 sg.
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Brrenton Beach
Brighton Beach
John Atwood
Millie Williams
King Williams
Grand Mistake
A. Tilile M
Emeti
Jilly
Auricola
My Pasedina
Mule Williams
Mischief
Little Addie
Sandy
Prince Edward
Newburg
Little Duke
Thede
Henedict
Lemon Blossom
Fonusetta
Fonsie
Little Barefoot
the Dude
Young Duke
Marah
Uzele
King Crab
St. John
Theora
Failsmutter
Benedictine
Little Minch
King
Percles
Bellwood
Iceeberg
Mordelaise
Supervisor
Sintax
Bi Oe Gardner
Specially
Lafitte
Pert
Iceberg
Wee Sandford
Zangbar
Will Davis
Jen
Will Vis
Braces at State Fair Entries List Various West Virginia Horses
Wheeling reports state fair entries with numerous horse names and owners across West Virginia towns. The list includes horses like Sedgwick and Mollie Darting with owners from Clarksburg Wheeling and Sherid an and other locales.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Hoge
Mt. Plescant
Walter Sedgwick
Clarksburg
Bh. S
James E Haws
East Bethlehem
Ben Boy
J. M. McCatlock
Bus Halietts
Racket pair to race for $100 side at Homewood Park
A match was arranged last evening between John McNally of Lawrenceville and Ed Beck of Sharpsburg to run a 100 yard race at Homewood Park on September for $100 a side. Each put up $50 with Tre Discarey as final stakeholder. The balance of stakes to be posted September 26. Both athletes described as promising and a strong race anticipated.
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John McNally
Lawrenceville
Ed Beck
Sharpsburg
Homewood Park
Tre Discarey
Phillies Beat Pittsburgs 10 to 7 in Narrow City Showdown
Philadelphia defeats Pittsburg 10 to 7 at Broad and Huntington as Delehanty and Hallman homer for the Phillies. Rowe hits a two base and a home run for Pittsburgs while Sanders Mulvey and Delehanty spark Philly offense amid strong fielding from both clubs.
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Mulvey
Deacon White
Bandera
Jack Rowe
Sanders
Morris
Pittsburg
Phillies
Delehanty
Wood
Hallman
Schriver
Pittsburgs
Philadelphins
Esmerune Pabares
Rowe
Ulvey
Thompson
Shriver
Delphi
O ‘Orris
Miceriy
Sande
Cacrollt
Knight
Giants defeat Cleveland at Polo Grounds in tight six inning game
The Giants beat the Cleveland club 11 to 5 in a long drawn out New Year game before 21 634 fans at the Polo Grounds. Gruber struggled to keep balls near the plate while Incompe sent 12 to first on called balls. Keefe was hit hard only in the second, Zimmer hit a scratch home run, and Cleveland failed to rally until the seventh inning.
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Clevelands
New Polo Grounds
Giants
Gruber
Balla
Keefe
Zimmer
Phillies Protest Be Settled By League Board
President Young plans immediate action on Philadelphia's protest of the 12 inning game with Boston. A committee including Hewitt Day Brush Nimick will review affidavits from Farrar and Johnston, sending them to the League Board for a quick vote before November's meeting, with no implied collusion.
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Pittsburgs
Morris
Phillies
Boston
Chicago
Young
Shington
Johnston
League
Philadelphia
Bostons
Messrs. Hewitt
Washingtons
Day
New Yorks
Brush
Indianapolis
Nimick
Farrar
Philadelphias
Board of
Johnson
Presdent Soden
Braddock Blues Aim for Pennant as League Heads Toward Finish
The Braddock Blues have three games left in the County League, facing Homesteads, McKeesports and New Oaklands. East End Athletics lead the pennant race with Blues and McKeesport tied for second. Erue Stars also near the top. Manager Bair praises the club’s resilience despite injuries as Braddock hopes to sweep three remaining contests. Joe Anderson has left for Andover College.
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Erue Stars
Homesteads
New Oaklands
Bair
Ser
Blues
McKeesport
Joe Anderson
Braddock Blues
Andover
Fase
Cantons Cantons Base Hit and Error Summary
Cantons records show 14 base hits and 8 errors with 371 runs noted. Manaflelda contributing four hits and two runs, while Seopestsareck and Cece each had notable performances in this unspecified game.
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Cece
Seopestsareck
Som
Manafleida
Scottdale Wins Again in Slow Pennsylvanian Match
Scottdale defeated the home team with Lamon at middle field and Rinshart batting four for four. Scoring by innings shows Scottdale leading, Meadeville scoring late. two-base hits by Rinehart Miller Lamon and others, two wild pitches, game lasted two hours and fifteen minutes. Umpire Lyons officiated.
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Scottdale
Meadville
Pan
Lamon
Rinshart
Moyer
Bcottdales
Meadvilles
Scottdales
Rinehart
Miller
Braison
Lyons
McAleer Out for Two Weeks with Philadelphia Injury
McAleer, Cleveland’s star outfielder, arrived home in Yotnestown after an injury in Philadelphia Saturday. Doctors have ordered rest for two weeks, and it is doubtful he will play again this season.
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Yotnestown
McAleer
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Sere. Phylam
Aed
Philadelphia 5s at Chicago matchup in shaky scoreline
A garbled box score fragment shows Philadelphia at Chicago with unclear figures including 0.68 38 and 690, plus references to Washington and Pittsburgh. The readable parts imply a basketball score or standings snippet with multiple city teams and partial numbers.
Cincinnati Reds Triumph Over Baltimores in Slow Game
The Reds of Cincinnati defeated the Baltimores 8 to 3 in Baltimore as fielding miscues in the fourth inning produced nine unearned runs for the visitors. Mack, Ray, Kilroy and Tate misplays aided the late rally. Griffi n Tucker Sommer and Carpenter led with key hits for Cincinnati while Kilroy and Duryea both pitched. The game lasted two hours and six minutes.
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Baltimors
Baltimores
Cincinnati
Indie
Mack
Ray
Kilroy
Tate
Incinnatis
Cincinnatis
Lucky Bunching as Colonels Down Athletics in Philadelphia
The Louisvilles defeated the Athletics club by a lucky bunching of hits in the second and third innings. McDermott starred after the first inning, with Weyling replacing Coleman who left after the second. Final score shows Louisvilles ahead with strong hitting and errors noted for both sides.
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Philadelphia
Louisvilles
Athletic Club
McDermott
Coleman
Weyling
Lewlevilles Eo Soooe
Athletics
Loulavilles
Raymond
Welch
Larkin
Lyon
Storey
Flanagan
Balis
Weyhing
Senators Triumph Over Indianapolis on Strong Fielding
Washington defeats Indianapolis as Boyle struggles on the mound, Krock opens with a single and Wise hits a three run homer among five in the first inning. Beecher Bassett and Wilmot star in fielding while Denny Daily Mack contribute crucial hits for the Senators.
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Washington
Senators
Indianapolis
Boyle
Krock
Wise
Glasscock
Wilmot
Bee
Bassett
Washingtons
Waelana
Beecher
Hoy
Mack
Hines
Banse' Doubie
W. Fliat
Hoyle
Liv
le Hine
McQuaid and Curry
Baltimore's Big Day as President Honors City Parade and Reception
Baltimore marks six days of events for the defense anniversary with President Harrison attending a hospitality reception at City Hall after a grand parade of 15 000 participants. Officials, delegates, and prominent national figures join the president in ceremony and dinner, before he returns to Washington.
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Baltimore
Great Britain
Harrison
Tracy
Windom
Wanamaker
Biggs
Delaware
Jackson
Philip Francis Thomas
Maryland
Henry Watterson
John Gill
James A. Gary
David L. Bartlett
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Bee
the Treasury
Kelton
D. M. Randell
District of Columbia
Seeters
I ‘ Tarambekestoal
Rennett House
Jenkintown
United States
Baldwin Leads Columbus Past Kansas City in Tight Battle
Baldwin shines in a 9-4 Columbus victory over Kansas Citys. Manning sparked a late scoring error, but Baldwin’s strong pitching and fielding, including key outs by Gaffney, helped Columbus hold off the visitors. Managers fined Manning and Barns after the play.
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Commins
Columbus
Kansas Citys
Baldwin
Manning
Orr
Gaffney
Barns
Lumboa
Ba Ohita
Kangas Cara
Kanais Citra
O'Connor
Sy Baldwin
Rwarkidl
Wal Petch
Swartrel
Tine
Gaitney
River notices and local mishap report from Brownsville area
A Pan Handle bridge incident near Monongahela river reports James Arthur Hammond missing after falling from the bank around 7 PM with the body recovered later. River conditions on the Monongahela and nearby rivers noted as stationary at low water with clear weather. Local ads promote hats at the People’s Store and Iron City Beer from Frauenheim & Vilsack. also a fashion display by eminent Parisian modistes at the same store with Barnum Towels advertised.
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James Arthur Hammond
Forbes Street
Panhandle Bridge
Monongahela Bank
A Piano Trust Proposed By New York Manufacturers
A telegraphed notice from New York calls piano and organ makers to meet at 2 pm next Tuesday to form a protective association or trust. Steinway Weber and Chickering are among attendees, but no firm commitment to join. Opinions split with skepticism about success yet some see benefits for both large and small makers. The plan aims to regulate prices and output and publish a blacklist for non payers. Bill and Bill publish favorable treatment in a trade newspaper. Sons of Veterans encampment in Paterson opens with 250 delegates arriving. Camden NJ wedding of Ett Huddel to John Cavarr reported.
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Fifth Avenue
America
New York
Steinway
Weber and Chickering
Bill & Bill
Guckenhelmer
Goverkolt
Finch
Holland
Sipoumie
Ratmeay
Per Fallise
North Mall
Cork
Fleming & Sn
Von der Ahe Weakens In Brooklyn St. Louis Feud
In New York on September 9 the St. Louis and Brooklyn clubs debated after a tense day at the polo grounds. Managers Byrnes and Von der Ahe held talks with prospects for tomorrow's Washington Park game while players awaited police protection. If no game is held admission will be refunded and any city fine arrangements hinge on gate receipts.
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New York
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Polo Grounds
Messia
Byrnes
von der Abe
Washington Park
von der Ave
Abe
Neither team scored Anson's men argue with Boston in darkness
Boston and Chicago played seven innings scoreless before umpire Powers halted play at dusk. Clarkson and Hutchinson pitched well for the pitchers, Burns singled off Hutchinson, attendance about 3000. Box scores show sharp defense and a postponed finish likely.
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Boston
Bostons
Chicagos
Powers
Clarkson
Hutchinson
Burns
Today’s Great Game: Lawyers vs Newspaper Men
The match features lawyers and newspaper men in a ball game with the editors likely favored. The lawyers field many professionals and the result would be respected regardless of outcome as reported last evening.
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Henry G. Searle
St John
Sears
Americas
Beanie
Putner
Pcouibg 4. Com
Pamey
Mortlake
Messenger
Cole
Iss
Eran
Eis Asc. A
Keller
Chambers
T. White
Nw Bord
Bea
Earen i. Hingis Iy
BR. W. Hoyd Beat J. Vns
P. To
Seserenss
BR. W. Boyd
Uridler S
J. Higgins
Anne Cerca
Elley Hamill
Trac
Heatorth
Hi. Kelsey
H. Sadler
H. Bagnall
Elliott
R. W. Boyd
E. Hanan
C. Laycock
E. Meg
EC. Laycock
New River
N.S. W
Parra
Heach
Une Ford
Parramatta Beach
Wallace Ross
M. Yrak
Presse
C. Gumbel
Goombes
Rim
Coombes
C. Campbell
T. Cole
M_ reen
HL Chambers
M. Au
Hamill
D. Sadler
Spicer
Ideplion
R. W. Bord
E. Trickett
Hipeins
W. “Blilott
E. Taniae
W. Beach
E. Hanian
Matin
Beach
Mantua
Nepeas
Ann. Nepean
Pater T Kemp
Australia
Kemp
Charles Brightwell
Everson
Green
Trickett
Laycock
Canucks
Folly
Ganudnur Wit Row Searle
Martin A
Ringer
Sheehan
Lawanit
Poolseller Lowery
McNally and
Beck
ExasLe & Shuster
Camp Becut & Dick
Harry Alden
W. H. Holmes & Son
Ee House
Clark
Water Street
Clark St
First Avenue
Ussso
Sarah Silks
Exsable & Suvster
Broad
Huntington Streets
Hanson
Fields
Sam Thompson
Hanlon
Carroll
Meyers
Dunlap
Moyers
Ace
Ore
Ere Neai
Strack Trout
Nas Dohonton
Dy Bennet
Shuffy
Hutenineon
Anson
Lifer
ballé—Bennet
Ih Farrul
Hatelit Naan
Lota
Gore
Ewing
Richardnan
Ban
Richardson
O Fon
Ei Erand
Dalla
Kesfo
Hatfield and Suieliite
LEGRA
National League
Pittsburgh
American Association
International League
Syracuse
Rocheatera
the County League
Tri-State League
Association Games
Reds
Bagnie
Lcularilies
The
Athletica
Colonels
Hloosira
Wash’ton
Einditoms
J. Irwin
Seery
Hoy. m
Krotk
Tire
Pat
Eis
Deer Park
Pittsburger
Cowboys
KEW Advervink
the People’s Stor
Freemasons’ Hall
Procter 4 Gamble
Western New
York and Western
Pennsylvania
Vania
Ture
Prrrasnune
United States Signal Service
Csssee
War Ren
MorGan Tows
People’s
Campbell & Dice
Frauenheim & Vilsack
Iron City
Kyanle & Shustee
Sixth St. Tria
Snautavens
Tole Cn
Morrow
CampsBeLt & Dick
Barnam
Sons of Veterans Assembling
Paterson
N. J
Order of the Sons of Veterans
Ett. A.—Huddell
Camden, N. J
Aueene Fannie M. Huddell
Joam B. Cavarr
Allegheny
Brooklyns
Association Record
Per
C. Ab I Peer Onde Hw
Kansnallys
Baz. Colmmiua
ST Loutavilles
Wostons
Chicacola
Willison
Bennet
Hutchson
Si Santekens
Stine Anson
Ballo
Ryan
Anne
Pieffer
G&ttysborg
Union
Pennsylvania Railroad
Fourth Cavalry
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