Pacific Coast League Club Standings Summary
Standings show Oakland, San Francisco, Tacoma and Portland with mixed wins and losses. Los Angeles and Seattle trail with several losses. National American League leaders New York Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland trace top records with Boston and St Louis following.
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Brooklyn
Yeon Ames Dominates Strikeouts as Giants Face Rough Patch
Fan 000 Yeon Ames of the New York Giants struck out 134 in 20 games while Cleveland steadies with eight on the tally. Cincinnati’s Reds reel from slumps prompting manager Kelly’s possible firing and talks of vacations for high earning pitchers. Chicago’s lead over Cleveland shifts as both stumble. Boston trades Stone for Burkett with cash, and Boston tries to reclaim Stone. The article notes a major minor league draft for talent.
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New York
Jesse Burkett
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Stone
American association drafted to lead national leagues
The article discusses the American association likely to surpass two other leagues in drafts and rumors of a twelve club league revival. It notes Brooklyn as a possible minor league target next year and links changes to Ned Hanlon's salary cut.
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American Association
Brooklyn
Ned Hanlon
Baseball scores from today in the American League
In Boston the Red Sox beat Cleveland 4 to 3. In Philadelphia Detroit defeated Philadelphia 9 to 2. In New York the Mets defeated St Louis 4 to 0.
National League score roundup from Chicago and Boston
National League games reported with Chicago beating New York 4 to 7 in Pittsburgh and Boston defeating Cincinnati 13 to 7, while Philadelphia won 7 to 9 at Washington.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Chicago
Indians Coming Tour Seeks Seattle Games
The Sioux Indians have organized a baseball team touring the coast. They will visit Seattle next, likely facing local amateur clubs. They travel in a private car with 3000 electric lights for night play, schedule includes Portland for a week and two days in Seattle.
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Seattle
Portland
Eastern Tennis Tourney Opens With Large Attendance
In Boston on August 7 the Fifteenth annual Longwood tennis tournament began with a large crowd and favorable conditions. The week will decide the East doubles championship and the annual stages. A handicap event opens in place of the usual consolation singles for scratch singles players.
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Masa
Pacific Coast Tennis Tourney Opens in Vancouver
The Vancouver tennis tournament began with entrants from Portland Nelson B C Seattle Victoria and New Westminster. Andy Connelly from Boston seeks a shot to fight Warren Zubrick at the next Pacific Athletic club show after a coast stay and a stint with Sailor Stewart. He weighs about 145 pounds and offers to win on terms set by Zubrick.
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Boston
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Pacific Athletic Club
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San Diego
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Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief and Cure Guarantee
An advertisement claims Dr Miles Nervine greatly relieves and often cures nervous system ailments. It says the tonic nourishes the nervous system, boosts stomach nerve activity, regulates heart action, and improves circulation. Sold by druggists with a guarantee that if first bottle does not benefit, your money is returned.
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Miles
Dru
Jeffries Retirement Sparks Boxing Boom Rumors
An old eastern paper discussed Boxing's decline and Jeffries glory years. It notes Jeffries aimed to boost interest by retiring to let younger fighters rise, while plans churn for bouts involving Britt Sullivan Hart and others as Nelson Ryan and others react to the evolving scene.
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Billy Madden
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Tommy Ryan
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Root
Roblin
Buffalo
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Pug
Don't Box In Fielder Says Willie Keeler
Keeler argues against circumscribing outfielders with imposed boxes. He believes head work and flexible positioning are essential to fielding and throwing, noting long drives and base-runner dynamics would suffer if fielder limits were enforced. He warns such a rule would confuse umpires and provoke conflicts.
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Willie Keeler
Lajoie
Herman Long
Herman
Tacoma star twirler Keefe sold to Chicago club
Dope Sheet reports Hobby Keefe, star pitcher for Tacoma champions, is being released to Chicago in the National League with a sale effective after the season. Price cited as 2500 dollars. negotiations reportedly closed Saturday night. Keefe comments that pitchers are anxious and the move should prove worthwhile.
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