Brooklyn Builds Pip Toward Pennant Lead in NL Slate
Brooklyn gains in the National League pennant chase with a twin bill split against Pittsburgh as Nap Rucker wins the first game and Pfeffer loses the second. Brooklyn takes 2–1 and 3–0 scores while Philadelphia rests. Boston also wins, beating Cincinnati 5–2, with Rudolph driving in two Boston runs.
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Brookee New Yo Ug
Dodgers
Pirates
Phillies
Nap Rucker
Seep Oryh
Pfeffer
Pittsburghers
Brooklyn
Harmon
Gibson
Rucker
Vmadves
R. H. E. Pittsburgh
Sheaa
Olyn Kantlehner
Mamaux
Cubs Lose to Giants in Polo Grounds Opener
New York Aug 28 Giants shut out the Cubs 2 to 0 in the first game of the series at the Polo Grounds. Thunder Humphries held Chicago to three singles in the first inning, while New York tallied once in the first on a bases loaded walk and twice by other means. Tesreau pitched for the Giants with support from Adams Archer and Meyers. Chicago errors aided the Giants' runs.
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Cubs
Giants
New York
Jeff Tesseau
Polo Grounds
Thunder
Humphriesen
Fisher
R. H. E. Chicago
Humphries
Adams Amd Archer
Tesreau and Meyers
Vredenburgh
Ala
Finchburg
Flowers
Pieri
Masey
Yarbrough
Watts
Griffin
Calhoun
Davis
Richton
Miss
A.D. Davis
Morrison
Ching
Cee Tee
Thomas
Ich
Davis Cam
Aera
Deen
Teaies Brown
Smith
AB. R. H. PO
A. D. Davis
Poa Brown
Nwe Williams
Rf Weer Smith
Oewenews Ponds
L. Smith
Denton
Th. Ee Ching
P. Eeree
Zimmerman
Funcher
Stevens
Thoms
Ae Po.a. E
Funches
Williams
Ponds
A. Smith
C. Enone
Neely
Schner
Coveenee
MclInnis
A Smith
Mills
Kierce
Pocase
McKay
Eet Funches
P. Eeeuee
Eee
E Denton
Eere Ching
P Neely
Brown
Boston Bears Naps Twice in Doubleheader
In Cleveland, the Red Sox won both games from the Indians as Detroit split with the Yankees. Attendance reached six thousand. Cargigan put Guy Morton in trouble early in game one with a left handed batting order. Ruth Mays and Thomas featured for Boston. In game two Boston won 3 to 1 while Cleveland managed 1 run. Athletics Trim White Sox.
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Boston Bears
Naps
Cleveland
Indians
Detroit
Yankees
Carrigan
Guy Morton
Boston
Ruth
Mays
Thomas
Cady
Morton
Harstad
Carter
O'Neill
Shore
Collamore
Tigers
Mich
Tirs
Yanks
Red Sox
Ray Caldwell
GAMES TODAY SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE
Today in the Southern Association, Chattan plays Mobile and Little Rock visits New Orleans while Birmingham meets Memphis. Other city pairings include Philadelphia at Chicago and Washington at St. Louis with New York at Detroit, Boston at Cleveland, Kansas City at St. Louis, and Baltimore at Newark.
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Newark
Baltimore
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Southen Association
Mobile
Little Rock
New Oleans
Birmingham
Memphis
Philadelphia
Washington
St. Louis
New York
Detroit
Boston
Cleveland
Federal League
Kansas City
Tod Sloan’s bunting earns return to major leagues
Tod Sloan, outfielder for Birmingham in the Southern League, will rejoin the St. Louis Browns for a fourth major league trial. Starting in 1911 with Bristol in the Appalachian League, he has hit above .300 in five seasons and, after three demotions for weak bunting, finally mastered the bunt this season.
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Tod Sloan
Birmingham
St. Louis Browns
Sloan
Bristol, Tenn
Eternal Feminine Observation Sparks Mirror and Bed Check
Two girls play out a gendered ritual as the first checks under the bed for a man while the second looks in the mirror first, revealing recurring social expectations and self-awareness in a sharp domestic vignette.
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Belle
Amateur games and local matches spark Lyons Park day
The article lists amateur baseball actions with multiple teams and lineups, including Boll Weevils, Mourlins, and a 10 to 4 result, plus scheduled games at Benedict's Diamond and Lyons Park. It notes Dr. Duen and Dr. Dunn as players, and mentions the New York Shoe Shop versus Foske clash, with Vineyards and Finchburg results in Alabama at Vredenburgh.
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Boll Weevils
Mourlins
Lyons’ Park
Bebott
Sullivan
Scong
Pepper
Mangum
Fowue
Dumphy Hooks
Clay
New York
Creamdale
Hall
Barnes
Rege Dge Smith
Lookouts Struck by Loss of Baby Doll Jacobson
Chattanooga notes the St Louis Browns forced Hughey Jennings to trade Baby Doll Jacobson to the Tigers amid budget strains and pennant hopes. Lookouts' pitching shines under Cunningham Aitchison Marshall and Clark, but lack of offense and close losses hurt their 1915 and 1916 plans.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
St. Louis Browns
Hughey Jennings
Jacobson
Bill James
Lookouts
Cunningham
Aitchison
Moley
Ghost
Willow
Harnesg
Rede
Rickey
Jason
Marshall
Curti i
Navin
Tigers
Pheye
Packer
Businessmen Behind Biggest Fights, Not Promoters
The article profiles William Saree of New York as the man behind the September 11 bout at Brighton Beach Motordrome, funding the 2,500 needed after promoters failed. It notes Tex Rickard as a model, outlines gate receipts to cover costs, and praises business acumen driving large events beyond boxing promoters.
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Jynes
Mike
New York
van Diek Acals
Casnent
William Saree
Brighton Beach
Packey
Jim Jeffries
Jack Johnson
Reno
Nev
Vay
Tex Rickard
Rickard
Bat Nelson
Joe Gans
Goldfield
Marshall
Jeff Johnson
Suburban League Whistler withdrawals and two Sunday games
At Whistler Alabama the Suburban League held a regular meeting with all clubs present. Whistler withdrew to play independent ball. Brantley signed for Graham Rush. Rayford Schener Long and LeGros released by Mo Colas. Stevens E Hanon and Petithory signed. Sunday at Plateau two games: Graham Rush vs Mo Colas at 2 pm, then the winner vs Gulf Shingle. Lineups listed for Gulf Shingle Mo Cola and Rush-Wagner teams.
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Whistler
Ala
Jim Smith
Gulf Shingle
King
Graham-Rush
Mo-Cola
Gulf Shingles
Royer
Steber
Hanes
Lee
D. Steber
Tacon
Green
Williams
Ponds
Smith
Chambers
Burch
Finnegan
Brantley
Open National Amateur Tourney Opens at Detroit Country Club
Detroit host begins the National Amateur Championship with Evans Quimet and Travers among entrants. Evans shoots 76 while Quimet 82 and Travers 79 after a 37 front nine. Herron and Sawyer shine with 78s, Nelson Whitney 79, others reach 71 and 73 in the round.
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Detroit
Mich
Augein
Evans
Quimet
Travers
Chick Evans
Quinnet
R. Etec
Davison Herron
Pittsburgh
D. B. Sawyer
Chicago
Troit
M. Byers
B. P. Allies Ili
Milwaukee
Nelson Whitney
New Orleans
Sourse
McLoughlin Named Second Choice for National Tennis Title
Maurice McLoughlin, Pacific coast star, is projected as the second favorite as the national championship opens August 30 in New York. R Norris Williams, reigning champion, tops the list with Behr and McLoughlin as major challengers amid recent losses and tactical shifts. Williams enters off previous victories and is favored to retain the title, while McLoughlin faces tough paths if advancing to the challenge round against top leaders and worn-out postseason odds.
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Maurice McLoughlin
New York
R. Norris Williams
Toast Man
Wiliams
McLoughliin
Karl Behr
Seabright
N. J
Williams
Newport
McLoughlin
Willams
Harvard
Behr
Murphys C and Irisla Boxer Fight Night Prompts Family Show
Fragmentary text describes Murphy C and Irisla boxing clash with mention of Roxie and brothers as managers. A chaotic dressing room scene and a family affair tone follow. Court decree relates to T. K. receiver borrowing 33 500 from First National Bank of Motile for August and September players.
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Battling Murphy
Cleveland
Roxie
Chamyra
Nat
Laurie
Murphy
Rosie
Murphys
Jack AU
T. H
Eery Court
la RY
Woolf Et al
Mobile Ackittation Et al
T. K. Ia
First National Ylank of
Motile
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Oldham
Stanage
Baker
Success
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Alexander
Coveleski
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Griffs
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Agnew
Hester
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Bluejacket
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Schultz
Allen
Plank
Henning
Hartley
Athletics
White Sox
Sox
Knowlson
Connie Mack
Lapp
Benz
Faber
Schalk
Union Savings Bank
Mobile, Ala
Jos. Patt
Germany
Daly
Adams
DR. Adams
Spring Hill Ave
Lyons Park
Dauphin Street
Oneteire
Bienville Dguere
Bell
Voxana Feneeele
Kaa Jogne
Dr. Duen
Duo Riystache
Dr. Dunn
Clarke
Tyrell
Pat O'Brien
Sebriese
Elghe
Mead Jett
Lewis
Bauer
Gormar
Conners
Kerns
Omber
Chas. Hall and Moran
WC. Marshall
Pugh
Swanson
A. C. Smith
Nedal
Reuben Bush
A C
Charles ,Ater
J. A. Cage C. C
Tom M
Sherman
Dass
Fay
Church
Wallace’ Johnson
Wiliam Johnston
All Murphys C
Irisla
Gulf Coast Fair
Gulf Coast
Alabama
Mort 1
Bixler
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