Boston Wins National League Pennant As Season Ends
The National League pennant race is decided with Washington beating Brooklyn and Baltimore losing to the Senators. Boston finishes on top as Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Chicago lag, with Baltimore to end the season Saturday and the Orioles heading to Boston for possible Temple Cup hopes. The article details Washington’s early lead, key plays by Selbach and German, and a late surge by Brooklyn before the conclusion.
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Sebach
Stenzel
Jennings
Lnsers
Brooklyn Keeps Interest As pennant race narrows in 1897
Fans in Brooklyn watch the pennant chase as Boston gains ground while Washington crushes the champions. Boston shows late power with five runs in the second, but Brooklyn’s defense and pitching keep the game tight. Fielding shines for Brooklyn as the home team's hopes fade.
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Ghost of a pennant fades as Senators rout Orioles
In Baltimore on February 20 the Senators seized an early lead after roughing up pitcher Pond, then widening the margin in the fourth inning. The Orioles faded, failing to mount a comeback as Washington appeared to seize control of the game.
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Guasrd
New York Team Wins Second Game in Close Series
In a tight afternoon tilt New York edged the Whistles to level the closing series. Seymour and Wheeler led a batting attack as Philadelphia sent in relief as the umpire called the game.
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Royle
Turpreriter
Syracuse Toronto matchup in Steinert Cup thriller
The Syracuse and Toronto game opened with high intensity and saw Syracuse surge in the ninth inning. Darkness halted play with Syracuse trailing by five as Toronto edged toward a decisive rematch scheduled Saturday in Toronto.
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Toronto
Exciting Races in Terre Haute Pacing Meet
Sensational racing across twenty two heats with record pace times. Little Lorraine lowered the mares pacing record to 2.054 seconds for a lap, with Bessie Bonhill and another mare sharing the old mark. Sherman Clay won the race after bad breaks by the former record holders, as the meet set a new average heat pace record.
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Little Lorraine
Bessie Bonhill
Sherman Clay
Tommy Ryan Wins Controversial Boxing Decision in Philadelphia
In a ten round bout at Music Hall under the American Sporting Club, Tommy Ryan of Philadelphia defeated Jack McAuliffe in a disputed decision. Referee Murphy awarded the verdict to Ryan amid claims of miscommunication over finishing conditions. McAuliffe, lighter and fit, forced the pace early and scored a knockdown in round two. the match included several exchanges and heavy infighting.
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New York City
Frank Weyman
Bath Beach
New York
Paddy Hopkins
Mat Winters
Brooklyn
Frank Heckel
Philadelphia
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Eddie Coleman
D. F. Gibbons
Harry Hopewell
Nicky
McAulite Vantin
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MecAuliffe
Jack Livingston
Pittston
William O'Brien
Livingston
Thomas McLaughlin
Larry Dempsey
McLaughlin
Races at Readville Breeders Meeting Feature Fast Pace
Excellent racing at Readville park this afternoon with tight finishes in the 2.11 pace heats. Cadet won heats three and four after a slow start, while Hazel and other contenders showed strong time, purses of 1000 dollars and multiple heats across trotting and pacing events.
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Bayard Wilken
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Bangiette
McLarthe
Pimlico Race Day Delivers Fastest Ever Track Totals
Races at Pimlico on the third day drew standout times and decisive finishes. Cloke dominated multiple heats with secure wins in the early pace events, while Ruby Belle Pilot and Patsy KK posted strong performances in trotting and pacing divisions, each clipping notable times as crowds witnessed record-like speed.
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Ryan
Trenton Inter state racing record shattered by Wilkes
Hornella Wilkes owned by C Hendrickson of Trenton set a world record for a three year old in the Nast mile on the 2 12 mile track with 2 164 in heat two Wilkes also won the 2 22 trotting event taking heats three four in 2 1744 and 2 15 Ambulator broke the track pacing record in 2124 and won the 2 41 pace taking heats one three and five
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Hoodove to Face Modocks in Season Finale Challenge
The Hoodove of Sport Hill seeks a Sunday game against the Modocks of the South Side on October 3 for five dollars a slide. It will be their last game of the season. Respond via The Tribune. Managers listed are H Blickens and Jog Spaft.
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Donohue’s Traveler Lays Out League City Lore
T Donohue writes from Chicago on his lively study of league cities. He ribbed Cincinnati and Louisville as rough towns with drinking and crank stereotypes, praised Washington as two cities, and quipped on Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Boston habits and games.
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Gold and Base Ball Rally for Klondike Treasure
Anson preaches gold fever to his team and wives at home as the Colts discuss Alaska glory. He and Griffith urge a summer expedition to the Klondike while teammates consider joining if plans align after the season.
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Baltimore and Heaton clash over umpire talk and bench chatter
Captain Anson laments excessive language by Baltimore players and questions umpire tolerance. He contrasts with Boston players who minimize mouth-work, noting Kelley and McGraw's confrontations and Lange’s earlier fines.
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Players favor benefit games to aid fund proposed by Ebbetts
The article reports players from major league clubs backing a planned benevolent fund idea similar to the Actors' Fund but oppose dues. Tom Brown supports a practical system of benefit games between two teams on select days, with proceeds to a treasurer for approved cases. He notes open dates exist for exhibition games and expects league magnates to agree.
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Wagner
Poor Old Sox and the Sockalexis Injury Rumor
The Washington Star reports The Notas overcht based on Ole pe jured that Sockalexis’ ankle is rigid and may permanently disable the Indian. Sox plans to study for a physician’s certificate and retire from hopes of a great outfield with Delehanty Burkett and the Iwan. A Cleveland hospital nurse has won his interest, but she has not reciprocated.
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Washington Star
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Iwan
Boy’s stubborn streak fuels request for giant dumbbell
A Washington Star item describes a boy’s extreme defiance and his demand for a colossal dumbbell, illustrating a stubborn temper and odd demand that drew local curiosity.
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