Giants and Reds Split Twin Bill as Taylor Exits Early
Cincinnati and New York split a doubleheader with Mathewson winning the first game 7 4 while Taylor was knocked out in the fifth of the second. New York secured a 6 3 victory in the second game as Brooklyn also won a doubleheader against St Louis with aggressive hitting. Attendance figures noted, including 12 64 in New York.
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Mathewson
Suthoff
Taylor
Miller
Seeore
Cin. A.b-H.o.a.e. Rt Cal Oo
Browne
McGann
Mertes
Babb
Donlin
Seymour
Beckley
Daly
van Haltren
Buthoff
Corcoran
Haberer
Dolan
Sinfeldt
Hite
Bowerman
Lauder
Mour
Stein
Poole
Tay
Bresnahan
Ci Poole
Moran and Emsiie
United States National Lawn Tennis Association Championship Opens
The twenty second annual US National Lawn Tennis Association championship begins at Newport today with seventy five entries, the second largest on record. Several notable players are missing, including the Wreans.
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Newport
R. J
United States National Lawn Tennis Association
United States
Tomorew
Warves
Wreans
International tennis draws show half-splits and early matchups
The draws place H. 8. and M. D. Whitman in the same half likely meeting in the fifth round. Kreigh Collins, Western champion from Chicago, faces R. A. Doherty in his second match while Ward Clothier and Beals Wright clash early in the lower half. Doubles begin with Ward and Ware versus Wardner after winning the Eastern title. In Milwaukee, Irish entrants P. E. Leahy and C. Leahy seek national tepipe records. D. Horgan may enter the field of the world’s top shot-putters at the September Milwaukee event.
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Mass
Ward
Ware
A and
Wardner
Milwaukee
The
Amateur Athletic Union
J. E. Sullivan
W. H. Walsh
Charlesville
County Cork
Ireland
P. E. Leahy
C. Leahy
D. Horgan
St Paul beats Toledo in postponed game in bold fashion
St Paul won a postponed American Association game against Toledo with strong pitching and key hits. Attendance was 1,873 as St Paul held Toledo to limited scoring while several St Paul players contributed multiple plays in the 1 45 game.
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Toledo
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
At. P. E. Tol. A.B.H.O.A.E. Geler
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Shannon
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Nee
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Sullivan
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Huggins
Flournoy
Sulliva Owens
J . Wheeler
Owens
Kleinow
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Chech
Eeter
Dorn
Schaub
Ball
Andrew
Wildee
Lou Dillon Sprints At Brighton as Track Fails Record Bid
At Brighton Beach the Grand Circuit meet opened with ideal weather and 6,000 spectators. Lou Dillon, billed to chase the 2.02% trotting record, ran a fast mile exhibition while officials decided the track was unfavorably condition for a record attempt. Dillon clocked 28% for a quarter and 2:04 for a mile, with plans to attempt the record later in the week. John Taylor won the 2:20 trot, and Frank Wilson led the early 2:15 event through close heats.
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Brighton Beach
Lou Dillon
Jay McGregor
John Taylor
Frank Wilson
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Pee A C
Nonamie
Ebony King
Prince of Orange
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Nomanie
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Geers
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Titer
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Demarest
Nox’s
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Harold H
Plague of grasshoppers halts trains in Montana region
In Red Lodge Montana on August 17 the grasshoppers are so numerous they cling to locomotives and wheels, making starts difficult after stops. The pests have stripped the range bare, creating widespread agricultural damage.
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Butte Jail Break Suspect Promises to Face Challenge
Pat Rogers one of six escapees from the Butte jail on the night of August 1 writes that he will surrender to take on the challenge. He states that he and fellow escapee Murphy will confront the issue, signaling intent to stand up to the confrontation.
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Butte
Mont
Pat Rogers
Gael -Witheeer Murphy
Kitson In Good Form As Detroit's Eight Straight Wins
Detroit defeats New York 6 to 1 with Kitson pitching well and Yeager knocked out by a pitched ball. The game features Barrett, Conroy, Keeler, and McFarland hitting, and a 2:6 time of game. Philadelphia beats St Louis 3 to 2 in a close contest with Hill and Murphy keying the scoring. Cleveland extends its winning streak to eight by routing Boston 9 to 5, with Bay, Joss, and Lajoie among the scoring stars. Washington edges Chicago 2 to 1 as Holmes and Moran spark the lineup. Local standings show multiple games and matchups across leagues.
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Two Men Arrested as Suspected Spies in Tyrol
In Moena Austrian Tyrol two men were arrested on suspicion of spying after officers found sketches of frontier fortresses. One suspect is a Venetian official and the other a Florence post office official. both are held for trial.
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Moena
Austrian Tyrol
Sushcion
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Florence
Head-end Collision on Electric Rail Near Carthage
A head-end collision occurred this afternoon on the Electric Railway line near Carthage Mississippi. Witnesses say the crash involved a car and another train of the line during a busy service period. No fatalities are reported though several passengers were injured and taken to local hospitals for treatment.
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Rifle Competition Winners Named in Lakes and Dakotas
Chicago August 17 rifle contest ends with private Work of Twentieth Infantry earning gold in the Lakes department and Sergeant Hawkins of the Twenty-fourth Infantry taking gold for the Dakotas. Silver medals awarded to several infantry personnel. distinguished marksman honors to Carrol and Grayson among others. Next week infantry and cavalry events begin at Fort Sheridan.
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Lady Rohesia Wins Kentucky Stakes In Rain Slow Track
Saratoga August 17 a brief shower slowed the fast track aiding The Lady Rohesia to win the Kentucky Stakes for two year old fillies by two lengths over Divination. Divination led early with Tepee and The Lady Rohesia close, then The Lady Rohesia surged to the front in the stretch. Adjidaumo placed second in the steeplechase as Caller dominated by fifteen lengths.
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Kahler Edges Albula In Fort Erie Sprint
Albula and Carl Kahler tied for head to head finish in the six and one half furlongs feature at Fort Erie with Kahler winning as Albula was 4 to 5 favorite. Favorites were strong in other races as Circus Girl and Zarkee captured early events. Lucien Lyne rode three winners at Wolverhampton, none of his mounts were favorites, securing four straight firsts.
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Queen of Dixiana
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Melbourne Eclipse
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England
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Lyne
Nordenskjold relief expedition sails from Stockholm
SAILS FROM STOCKHOLM. The Nordenskjold relief expedition under Captain Cylden of the Swedish navy sails on the Frithjof with twenty three men and six scientists, expected to return in April 1904. Prof Otto Nordenskjold’s Antarctic vessel left Gothenburg Oct. 16, 191. Sweden prepared about 50000 for equipment of a relief vessel, and the Zaria party searched for Baron Tole and zoologist Birouliu after they vanished since May 23, 192.
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Nordenskjold
Cylden
Otto Nordenskjold
Gothenburg
Associated Press
ST. Petersburg
Imperial Academy of Science
Baron Tole
Zaria
Bennett's Island
Birouliu
Siberia
Seven Tourists Reported Missing Near Mont Blanc Route
CHAMONIX FRANCE Aug 17 seven tourists were reported missing after being seen near Mont Blanc while attempting to climb a mountain route. Rescue teams searched the area for the group believed to be in danger amid unstable terrain.
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Dick Welles Wins Speculation Stakes at Hawthorne
Dick Welles led from the start to win the Spec ulation stakes at Hawthorne in 1 40 4 5 with an expected field of three. Orsina placed second and Flocarline third as withdrawals left only three starters. Weather was clear and cool.
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Flocarline
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Gregor K
Helgesen
Barney Burk
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Adkins
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Lou Woods
L. Spencer
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Planudes
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Gallant
Otis
Kinloch Race Card Highlights and Results at St Louis
Miss Mae Day edged Little Scout by a head in the all aged handicap of a mile at Kinloch. Mafalda won the two year old sprint by a nose over Jehane. Mafalda and Jehane staged a tight finish as track stayed fast. Other races saw Toupee Irene Mac Mafalda Miss Mae Day Baronet and more. Entries listed for Kinloch races on Tuesday include multiple six furlong sprints and a six furlong handicap with purses up to 600.
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Case Set for Hearing in Talbot Taylor Appeal
Cincinnati Aus 17 reports that despite earlier withdrawal rumors the suit by Talbot J Taylor and others to block Union Pacific voting at the Southern Pacific annual election will proceed. The case is set for hearing next month on the docket of the U S Circuit Court of Appeals with counsel approval in Nashville and Cincinnati.
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Fifth Congress of Chambers of Commerce Opens in Montreal
Montreal August 17 The fifth congress of the chambers of commerce of the British empire opens with Lord Brassey presiding. Lord Strathcona follows, praising Joseph Chamberlain without political bias as applause rolls through the hall. Delegates will present seventy one resolutions on tariff and preferential trade between mother country and colony.
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International monetary exchanger commission departs St. Petersburg for Stockholm
The international monetary exchanger commission left St. Petersburg today headed for Stockholm after meeting in the city. The officials expressed pleasure with the reception of proposals and the plans discussed during the stay.
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International Monetary Exchanger Commission
Stockholm
English Golfers Beat All Westerners at Chicago Club
Capt J L Low's Oxford Cambridge team won the first international golf contest in the West, defeating Capt L T Boyd's All Western team 3 to 2 in four ball foursomes and 8 to 3 overall. Notable matches featured Norman F Hunter and H Chandler Egan with high scores and record-breaking play.
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Dutch minister invited to join arbitrator nominations for Venezuela
The Hague Aug 17 The Dutch minister at St Petersburg is authorized to join other powers in inviting the Czar to nominate three arbitrators for Venezuela claims. Capt George Smith Detroit American League second baseman has been offered Rochester manager post and has requested release, likely granted.
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