Pitchers in Spotlight as Pittsburg Club Ready for Changes
Secretary Scandrett calls for major moves after a disappointing season with Pittsburg. Morris likely to be released. Jones to get a trial while the club weighs selling or reshaping pitching staff. Brotherhood plan draws sharp doubts from officials and players. Rain halted Bell games as talks unfold.
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Scandrett
Morris
Wikoff
von der Ahe
Brooklyn
Nunick
Alexander Jones
Homestead
Numick
Jones
Washington
Pittsburg
Gumbertt, Tener
Hardwin
Poor Von der Alte Faces 83000 Fine From Umpire
Washington Park abandoned game due to rain as President Byrne plays telegraph messenger to inform Wykes. St Louis club fined 83000 for refusing to finish a scheduled Brooklyn game and missing appearances, with a disciplinary letter from WHEELEE C. WICKORB, President of the American Medical Clubs.
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New York
Washington Park
Byrne
von der Alte
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Browns
Philadelphia
American Association
Columbes
St. Lauls
Wheelee C. Wikkorr
American Maserial Clubs
Ex-Umpire Denies Brooklyn Bribery Plot
Baltimore report says ex-umpire Ke tins protests a Brooklyn player approached him to throw games against St Louis. He calls the story a fabrication and says he will testify to the integrity of the St LouisBrooklyn match before the American Association next Saturday. Charley O'Brien offered $190 to influence the Browns.
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BaLtimore
Ketins
Brooklyn
St. Louis
American Association
St. Louis-Brook
Charley O'Brien
Scottdales Triumph Over Nocks In Western Pennsylvanian Clash
The Scottdales defeated the Nocks 15 to 5 in New Castle with strong battery work from Seaman and Cargo. Rinehart Garvin and Cargo led hitting while Rinehart also handled second base error free. The Scottdales prepare to play again tomorrow with notable baserunning and fielding on display.
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Mansfield
New Castles
Scottdales
Springield
Springfields
Ainthtons
Springields
Hamiltons
Errors
Eney
Scotdale
Dispatch
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Seaman
Cargo
Rinehart
Garvin
Enarea
Isotopes
Nocks
Power
Rineart
Boyd
Moore
Menafee
Bancroft
F. Igo
Hoyd
Ae Alle
Donnelly
Toronto area brief unreadable OCR note
Fragmentary OCR text from Toronto area with missing context and unclear facts. No identifiable people, organizations, dates, or events can be reliably extracted for a meaningful summary.
Daily Baseball Matchups Listed Across Leagues
To Day's Games show Natroxal League Pittsburgs at Washington Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston Indianapolis at Philadelphia American Association Cincinnatis at Columbus Louisvilles at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Kansas Citys at Baltimore International League Syracuse at Toledo Rochesters at Detroit Buffalo at Toronto London at Hamilton
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Pittsburgs
Washington
Chicagos
New York
Clevelands
Boston
Indianapolis
Philadelphia
American Association
Cincinnatis
Columbus
Louisvilles
Brooklyn
St. Louis
Kansas Citys
Baltimore
International League
Syracuse
Toledo
Rochesters
Detroit
Buffalo
Toronto
London
Hamilton
Club teams settle plan for game at Bridgeville
The managers of C. P. Mayers and Our Boys met yesterday and agreed to play a amat ed ball game for $25 a side. A $10 deposit is to be paid to secure the ground at Bridgeville if satisfactory.
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C. P. Mayers
Our Boys
Bridgeville
Our
Singles and Doubles Tennis Matches at Sewickley
Local tennis events list singles matches between players from Sewickley and Pittsburgh with rivals from Kiskimindas and Allegheny including Reed, Way, Moorehead, Koerr, and Painter. Doubles to be played today and the Fingies tomorrow. Refreshments on the grounds. Joseph Horne & Co. presented a smoking jacket as consolation.
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Sewickley
Sisr
Paul
Pitteburg
K.P
Thames Tog
Pittsburg
Oi. K. Pittebny
E. Tin
Kiskimindas
Altoona
Starshot
W. H Pittabu
H.reed
Marshall Oarlaty
A. A. Painter
Alieghent
Joseph Horne & Co
Warrant Issued to Seize Pat Killen Before Fight
San Francisco reports a bench warrant for Pat Killen, who is set to fight Joe McAuliffe at the Golden Gate Athletic Club. Bondsmen fear Killen may flee after tonight’s sparring match and require $200 bail to avoid custody, potentially cancelling the bout. If served, Killen’s supporters may post bail to rescue him.
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San Francisco
Pat Killen
Joe McAuliffe
Golden Gate Athletic Club
Killen
McAuliffe
Entries at Sheepshead Bay September 11 Racing Card
Sheepshead Bay announces tomorrow’s program with seven furlongs first race entries Vilante Mamie Fonso Manola Lady Pulsifer Cartoon Cracksman Cassius Mudstone and weights. Second race a mile and one eighth lists Benedictine Swift Niagara Lela May 16 Armman 6. Third race one mile includes Lillie ism Kaloolah Castaway Brave Marcha Hindoocraft. Fourth race Greet Eastern stakes three quarters includes Little Ella Elkton Middlestone Elmstone Ball et Ll Civil Service Flora Han. Fifth race seven eighths features Young Duke Freedom Sherwood Osraman Tattler Hertha Bonanza and others with weights.
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Sheepshead Bay
New York
Vilante
Mamie
Fonso
Manola
Lady Pulsifer
Cartoon
Cracksman
Cassius
Mudstone
Badge Cs
Benedictine i
Swift
Niagara
Ita Lela
Arsman
Lillie Ism
Kaloolah
Castaway
Brave
Marcha
Hindoocraft
Ee Ig
Bess
Hanflag
Reporter Itd
Little Ella
Elkton Middlestone
Elmstone
Ballet Ll? Civil Service
Penn FP
Flora Han
Siasterrode
Rosette
Tournament
B.S Spoek
Line Banee
Ballet Colt
Sterligtht
Ondale
Cameo Ie Latte
A Wach
Aare
Osraman
Tattler
Ereny
Hertha
Bonanza
Marshall Fake Berlin
Letretia
A Hoo
Prince Adwa
Mary T
Vivinafiy
Delight
Baymont
Spokana
Larchmont Eigit
Letimocd
Wonk
Wilfred
Legion WS
Bornside
Local feather-weight Tommy Hogan drawn to New York boxing scene
Tommy Hogan, a small feather-weight boxer from the city, was taken in charge by New York sporting men who traveled here yesterday to view and bid to match him in feather-weight competition. Hogan has defeated rivals including Ward and Rees. The piece mentions other boxers and locations in Chicago and Pittsburgh and advertises Caniret photos at a dollar per dozen.
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Tommy Hogan
New York
Hogan
Ward Sun Rees
Gaudaur Supporter Foresees Victory In Quick Thames Race
John A St John backer of Gaudaur arrives in New York. He predicts Gaudaur will win the Friday race, notes Teemer’s improvement, and discusses forming a professional sculling association with short sprint regattas and strict anti cheating rules to elevate the sport.
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John A. St. John
Gandaur
St Louis
Teemer
St. Louis
Gaudaur
Hanlan
O'Connor
Searle
St. John
America
O Connor Reflects On Defeat In Big Boat Race
Kanucks show low spirits after OConnor loses to Teemer in tough rowing race. He blames choppy water for a right arm mishap and overtraining for weakness before the start. OConnor weighs light and says he can beat Teemer and rivals again, while Joseph Ra backs him and Searle concedes Searle was faster.
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O'Conner
Hoe
Loxpon
O'Connor
Joseph Ra
O’connor
Searle
Tomorrow's Boat Race Between Gaudaur and Teemer
Public interest soars as Gaudaur and Teemer prepare for tomorrow's boat race. A yacht charter failed as all vessels were booked, but steamers will shuttle crowds from the McKeesport wharf and Twilight barge for a 4:30 to 5:00 p m start.
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Gaudaur
Teemer
Clark
McKeesport
Bis
T Et Gaudaur
Ge Office
Grand Circuit Meet At Island Park Ends With Tight Pacing
Albany reports a rainy start to Island Park races but the day cleared. Ed Annan dominated early heats yet failed to secure second as Emma and Balsora Wilkes sparred for the runner up, Grady guiding Emma after adjustments. Two trotting horses owned by J. E. Pine posted notable performances.
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Albany
Island Park
Aline
Ed Annan
Annan
Balsora Wilkes
Emma
Thos. Grady
J. E. Pine
Winns Performances
Bonus
MURA
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Balsora Wilk Jilkes
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Louisville's Great Prospects for Autumn Horse Meeting
Louisville announces plans for a premier fall racing meeting at its track. The widened back stretch to 190 feet promises equal chances for large fields, with horses arriving from New York to Lexington. Numerous stables have engaged space and the grounds are in prime condition for a top season.
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Louisville Jockey Club
Colonel Clark
America
Louisville Club
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Memphisa
Nashville
Latonia
Lexington
Woodford County
Lester
Hoath
Barrett
Pompeii
Trotting at Cincinnati and Wheeling meet results
Horse races at Cincinnati show unfinished legs and fast times with M H and Sprague notable in 2:20 to 2:28 marks. Wheeling entries list trot and pace fields for tomorrow including A M Spellman Minerva Rochetta and Frank Finch with several clubs and riders from Ohio Pennsylvania and Connecticut.
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Wheeling
A. M. Spellman
Minerva
G. Willis
Joseph W. Warren
Sewickley
Tom W. J. W
Frasier
St. Clairsville
Clifford
Moore Floyd
Pittsburg
Cazique, Jr
J. R. Segre
California State Fair attracts pool sellers warned police
Sacramento authorities warn that pool sellers and gamblers at the State Fair will be arrested under state law. Killip & Co. claimed an exemption claiming a lease on the Government building site but offered no details. The site, for a new post office, was purchased by the Government. Police have not yet arrested occupants.
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Sacramento
Cal
Killip & Co
Poniesson
Shooting contests at Brand's Island draw keen entries
Yesterday at Brand's Island there were nine shooting matches each at seven live birds with entrance five dollars. In the first event C. M. Hostetter and J. P. Thompson led with seven targets apiece, followed by T. Meek and J. P. Andrews with six, then William Means and Dr. Borgoon with five, and Alex King with four. In the second match T. Meek and J. P. Andrews tied for first with seven, H. Morgan was second with six, Means Eitschler and Thompson each had five, and J. Boyd had four.
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C. M. Hostetter
Jp. Thompson
T. Meek
J. P. Andrews
William Means
Dr. Borgoon
Alex King
H. Morgan
Means
Eitschler and
Thompson
J. Boyd
Tri-State track day unsettled by heavy track conditions
Toledo reports heavy track on day two of Tri-State races. Baritone won the half mile in two heats, unfinished yesterday. Roy placed third in the lightweight trotting with best time 2:29. Belle Gibson won the mile dash with a notable pace.
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Cincinnati
Lassie
Alabaster
Dolly Wilke
Black Storm
Long John
Settie Watterson
Topreresvencyseuk Lie Ad Lottie W
Sapseiseer
Virginia Evans
Sessstdagessch
Geo Simmons Oon
Sprague
Dispatch
Toledo
Ave Piashoot
Roy
Peers
Sig
Mac
Flight
Irae Belle Gibson
Pittsburg Phil Comments on Racing Season and Upsets
Pittsburg Phil, a local turf speculator, visited the city yesterday and returned to New York last evening. He claimed to be about 0,000 ahead on the season and praised the year for good men and big surprises, noting losses on some wealth. He praised El Rio yi as perhaps the best two year old in the country.
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Scandrett
Pittsburg
Ayl
Dunlap
Ed Keefe
Clarkson
Ward
PLC
Johnson Bros
Phil
New York
Hoe
el Rio
Destructive Northeast Storm Ravages Atlantic City Coast
The powerful northeast storm floods Atlantic City tearing up boardwalks and washing away hundreds of buildings. Waves wreck baths, pavilions, and shops while rail lines buckle and meadows flood. Fire and rescue efforts falter as hotels evacuate and residents flee to higher ground.
Storm Ravages Asbury Park Pavilions and Boardwalk
At Asbury Park the storm heavily damages the fishing pier and pavilion buildings. The outer end of the pier is 20 feet out of line, with railings and floors torn up. Pavilions along the beach front suffer, including Ross, Ocean Grove, and Lillagore’s, while small stands are saved by relocation. Communication with Beach Haven is cut. rumors of boat losses emerge as Barnegat Bay and the ocean collide near Beach Haven.
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Park Baths
Mrs. Harkins
Smith's Cottage Baths
Little Brighton
Thomas Brady
George T. Benn
Benn
Tezas Avenue
Lee's Ocean Terrace
Therc
Jersey
Haven
Nana
New Jersey
Bay Head
Point Pleas Berkel
Long Branch
Ocean Avenue
West End
the Dispatch
Philadelphia
Asbury Park
Bradley
Ani Grove
Ross
Ocean Grove
Lillagore
Beach Haven
Ocean City Storm Wrecks Hotels and Drowns Crew
Reports from the Chesapeake Bay area describe a fierce storm driving vessels to anchor and flooding Ocean City Maryland. Congress Hall and the Atlantic Hotel suffer wave assault with water rising to second floors as residents flee.救
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Bautrmoge
Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake
Norfolk
Paragon
Virginia
Ocean City
Maryland
Congress Hall
The
Atlantic
Cones Hall
Salisbury
Pittsburgers Anxious Over Friends Along stormy Atlantic Coast
Pittsburg residents with relatives in Atlantic City Beach Haven and along the stormy coast faced heavy telegram traffic and uncertainty as communications faltered. Warnings and strained lines delayed messages while city residents sought any word from kin and friends amid the Atlantic storm.
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Mr. Daly
Doty & Kennedy
Beach Haven
W.J. Diehl
Ernest Graffand
East End
Mr. Diehl
C. L. Magee
Senator Ratan
George von Hornhorst
Fred Magee
Matt Weiss
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Atlantic
Storm Strips Atlantic Coast Trains Boats and Homes
Telegraph service from Cape May reports devastation after a fierce coastal storm. Casualties include a man and wife, James and Annie Clark, whose waterbound home was wiped away. Sewell's Point sees yachts swept out. rail lines wrecked. Cape May steamboat landing destroyed. Warrolston Hall damaged. Relief parties search for the missing Clark couple.
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Philadelphia
Cape May
Camden
James Robinson
Cape May Ball Park
Atlantic
Sewell's Point
Cold Spring Inlet
James
Annie Clark
Clar
Clark
Warrolston Hall
Dynamite Barge Drifts Near Ellis Island Threatening Explosion
A barge loaded with dynamite or powder broke loose at Ellis Island and drifted toward Black Tom Island. It remained in place for hours, but authorities fear a detonation if it strikes rocks, potentially causing massive damage.
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Jersey City
N. J
Ellis Island
Black Tom Island
Black Tom
Steamship Colorado Arrives From Hull With Transmission Error
The steamship Colorado arriving from Hull reports passing the steamship Her on a voyage from Antwerp to Boston. Details indicate machinery issues and navigational observations.
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Colorado
Hull
Heron
Antwerp
Boston
Three Schooners Sunk Off Fourteen Foot Bank in Storm
The schooners Kate F Morse Walter and J L Brien were sunk at Fourteen Foot Bank. Brien survivors believe they are the only crew saved from Philadelphia bound for Salem with coal. Bark Thomas Kuviller from Philadelphia to London is beached, while Bark Atalanta from Hamburg to Philadelphia and schooner Nettie Champion rest ashore below the iron pier as the storm rages and the sea floods the town.
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Den
Kate F. Morse
Walter
J. & L. Brien
Brien
Philadelphia
Salem
Thomas Kuviller
London
Atalanta
Hamburg
Nettie
Champion
Iron Pier
Cat-boat party ventures toward Long Island as storm hits
New Haves Conn September 1L just before the storm broke Monday afternoon Rev C M Pegg George N Harford Jacob Smith and Captain Dan Craft of Norwalk left that place in an 18 foot cat boat for Long Island. A search failed to locate them.
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New Haves
Conn
C. M. Pegg
George N. Harford
Jacob Smith
Dan Craft
Norwalk
Long Island
Isaae
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