Opening Day Crowd Tops Boston Braves Park in Big Debut
Boston opened the season at Braves Field before a crowd estimated at 32,000 paid admissions, with thousands turned away. The Braves defeated St Louis 3 to 1 as Rudolph Blanks pitched well until the ninth. In Brooklyn Chicago split the final series opener 9 to 0, Dell finishing strong for Brooklyn.
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Tigers Philadelphia First Inning Rally Wins Game
In a punctuated description the Tigers beat Philadelphia with a first inning rally. Crawford reached on a play set up by Bush’s steal and Sieches or Sieches scored the deciding run. The fragmentary report notes a 40 indicating the scoring context.
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Reds Beat Giants 7 4 in Colossal Rally
New York suffered a 7 to 4 defeat as Cincinnati blasted Perritt and Ritter with a relentless attack. Dale hurled a quirky, error-filled game for the visitors yet managed to stifle the Giants repeatedly as they attempted a comeback.
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Yesterday's Results in National League Show Broad Spread
National League results from Philadelphia to St Louis include Philadelphia defeating Pittsburgh 43 to 8 New York 4 over Cincinnati 7 to Brooklyn 0 Chicago 9 over Boston 3 and St Louis 1 over Boston.
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American League Scores Note Detroit And Chicago Win
Detroit defeats Philadelphia 4 to 1, Cleveland tops Washington 3 to 0, Chicago wins 5 to 3, and Boston beats none as listed in the day’s AL results.
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Federal League results update from Buffalo and Kansas City
The report lists recent games with Buffalo defeating Kansas City 3 to 2 in the second Buffalo game, Baltimore blanking Chicago 6 to 0, Pittsburgh defeating Brooklyn 12 to 5, and American Association scores Kansas City 2 to Louisville 0, Minneapolis 6 to Columbus 5, St Paul 6 to Cleveland 4, and Milwaukee 5 Indianapolis 3.
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Baseball Fixtures From The Major Leagues Today
Today’s schedule lists American League games including New York at St Louis and Boston at Chicago. National League matchups feature St Louis at Boston and Cincinnati at New York. Federal League reads Chicago at Baltimore and Kansas City at Buffalo. Minor notes include Rockford at Peoria and Davenport idle.
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Mayer Routed Phillies Lose
Mayer shut down Philadelphia as Pittsburgh beat the Phillies 8 to 4. Wagner powered the game with a homer a double and a single while Mayer left the game in the second inning after giving up several hits.
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Tommy D Wins Feature Event at Great Western Circuit
Tommy D owned by Lebanon Indiana won the 2:07 pace, feature event of the second day. Colonel finished second, Jessie B. and Aeon hird followed in a keenly contested field. Kenrietta won the 2:14 trot, with Ertha Carey second and Blanche third, best times noted. Caroline won the 2:20 trot, with Reb rt F. second and Red Hb. fourth.
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Morse Holds High Score In Grand American Handicap
Chicago, Aug. 18. Shooting under tough wind Morse led the preliminary handicap of the interstate association annual meet with 95 hits of 100 at 18 yards. He won a trophy and 336.50. A 94 tie included Mackie, Schendel, and Gun ning. they divide 807.60 and shoot for second and third. Others scoring 89 or better shared the 3,365 purse. Notable pros and paid experts also competed, with several hitting 99.
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Burlington Wins Nine Run Rally Over Clinton
Yesterday in the Central Association Burlington overcoming a two run lead collected ten hits and five stolen bases for nine runs in the seventh and eighth innings to beat Clinton nine to two. Batteries: Miller and Rolley for Burlington Lyons and Link for Clinton.
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Zip Zackert Wins in Waterloo Baseball Tilt
In Waterloo Iowa on August 18 Mason City managed only two runs off Zackert whose pitching and a walk sparked the win. Garrett bore the brunt in mid to late innings as Mason City was kept to two runs. Final score Mason City 2 Waterloo 6 with Zackert pairing with Brennan on offense and Weeks on defense.
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Slattery Splits Doubleheader In Cedar Rapids Outcome
Cedar Rapids reports a split of a doubleheader with Slattery credited with losing the first game and winning the second. Scores show 4 to 1 in the first game and a 10 to 4 or similar line, with Mellinger and Hoffman listed as battery for Cedar Rapids and Marshalltown put as opponent.
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Moline Plow Boys Lead Pennant Race in Weekend Doubleheader
George Hughes’s Moline Plow Boys, top of the pennant chase, face Quincy in a two game set after yesterday’s rainout. Higbee and Trotter to pitch for Moline with Hill back in the lineup, while Castles hope to regain form as Quincy targets two wins to climb above .600 as the season winds down. Davenport’s visit was canceled due to forecasted storms and a soggy Shannon Field.
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Magee resigns as Brooklyn manager in Federal League move
Aug. 18 New York Brooklyn club president R. B. Ward accepts Lee Magee’s resignation as Brooklyn manager after Magee declines dual role. Magee will continue as second baseman with two years left on his contract. John Ganzel appears poised to succeed him as Rochester manager, bringing a storied minor league leadership record and close ties to John J. McGraw.
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Peoria TM Beats Freeport 4 to 3 in Baseball Clash
Peoria TM defeated Freeport 4 to 3 in an Aug 18 game. Scoring details show tight innings with Peoria scoring in the late frames. Batteries were J. Thomas and Kerns for Peoria. Brown and Marshall for Freeport.
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Rockford Spree Beats Bloomington Nine to One
Rockford overwhelmed Bloomington on August 18 as pitchers Ryan and Richmond allowed 16 hits. Schoonover homered as Wake, Seld, and Jacobs tripled, with Kirsch and Hillinger adding doubles. Final score Rockford 9 Bloomington 1. Batteries: Rockford Jacobs McManus.
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Otto Vogel Joins Trio As Local Team Seeks Revival
Otto Vogel a familiar Three I League infield star signs with the local club and is expected to join in the double header versus Moline. He may slot at third as Nick Kahl shifts to first until Walkie Galvin returns, with Archie Hill back at second.
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Po Do Lax Promises Quick Relief For Constipation
SICKNESS A SIN. If not, it's wicked to neglect illnes and relief. One dose of Po-De Lax gives relief from Liver Ills Headache Indigestion and Constipation. Po-De-Lax uses Podophyllin to arouse the liver increase bile flow and remove the cause overnight. Get a bottle from your Druggist today.
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Slattery Lynch and Hammerschmidt in Cedar Rapids game
Second game recap lists Slattery Lynch and Hammerschmidt for Cedar Rapids. Marshalltown 310 100 00 59 and 52 0 200 911 align with batteries Berger c and Anderson Tuttle Beard Slattery and Hammerschmidt.
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Baseball Briefs on Baseball Stars and Trades of the Era
Pitcher Ruth and catcher Cady form the best hitting battery in the majors. The Athletics sit in the basement as rumors of minor leaguers to the Yankees surface. Huggins cites Charley horse losses for Wilson costing the Cards ten games. Cutshaw rises as a premier infielder for the Superbas. Washington’s young players boost Walter Johnson as the Giants and Cubs chase the pace in a tight race. Smoky Joe Wood’s return shines for the Red Sox in the pennant chase. Brickley released by Lawrence in the New England league. Phillies face the toughest stretch as rivals seek to topple Pat Moran’s lineup. Dodgers, Pirates, Braves, Cubs and Giants strive to top Moran’s Cubs. Cobb remains above .300 for Tigers with two 100+ seasons. Hall’s twirling earns attention in the American Association. Coveleski’s arrival sets up a brother battle with Detroit’s hurler of the same name. Fans in New York doubt a World Series win by the Superbas. Gotham fans doubt Braves as champions. The Federal League’s ten-cent plan may dent attendance in minor leagues where Feds clash. A Reds-revival lineup could test Boston’s Red Sox, with ex Reds infield and outfield names listed.
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White Sox Beat Red Sox in First of Series
Baseball notes highlight a windy clash as the White Sox defeated Boston's Red Sox, with mentions of upcoming doubleheaders if weather cooperates. The column surveys league races, praising Detroit and Chicago efforts, and teases lineups featuring Otto Vogel, Higbie, and Trotter in today’s slate amid pitching depth.
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Federal League Results From Baltimore and Pittsburgh
Baltimore defeated Chicago 12 to 9 in a 9 inning game with Leclair strong in relief and Black Mendrix and Fischer combining for the win. Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 12 to 5 in a high hitting contest as Rogge OConnor and Walker Marion led the clubs.
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Buffalo Beats Kansas City Twice by 3 to 2
Buffalo won both games from Kansas City today by the same score, 3 to 2. Main pitched the opener, a no-hit start before being batted out in the first game. Second game saw Kansas City score in early innings but Buffalo pulled ahead with steady offense and strong relief pitching.
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Fournier Breaks Arm During Battle as Indians Lose 3 0
Carrigan's men strike often but Russell performs well when foes threaten. Lowly Indians crush Walter Johnson in a 3 to 0 defeat, with Fournier breaking his arm during the battle.
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Johnson Fans 12 Loses Cleveland Tilt
Collamore recalled from the Cleveland American Association team shut out Washington 3 to 0. Johnson limited Cleveland to five hits and fanned 12, in eight innings, but every hit counted in the scoring. Cleveland struck first, Washington failed to score after the early inning. Batteries: Collamore and ONeill. Johnson and Henry.
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McNamara Leads Field For Day At Western Open
Tom McNamara of Boston shot a 155 for the first 36 holes to lead 110 golfers at the Glen Oaks club in Chicago. He parred the 6309 yard course in the morning, then 42 and 36 in the afternoon with a strong second half. Hutchinson, Sargent, and Nichols followed near the top with 153 156 totals, while amateurs battled for big scores and Sargent staged a pair of remarkable drives and precise approach shots.
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Sioux City & St. Joe Triumph 3-2 Over Des Moines
Western League result summary notes Sioux City and St. Joe winning 3-2 over Des Moines, Omaha 3-1, Wichita 3-2 over Topeka, with Lincoln-Denver game affected by rain. Includes scores and brief game notes.
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