Umpire Locked Out Forfeits Game Ten Cubs
Umpire Johnstone locked out at the gate forces a forfeit in game ten. Emilie refuses to work alone, McGraw’s player substitute ignored. Pulliam’s strong ultimatum upholds the umpire’s decision as police deny a statement by President Brush.
President Pulliam Warns Umpire Forfeit Sparks League Crisis
Press reports claim Johnstone the National League umpire was refused admission by the New York club, prompting Chicago to forfeit the game. President Pulliam says he will uphold forfeits if umpires are barred, defends umpire assignments, and threatens resignation to defend league constitution. He indicts Chicago Pittsburg Brooklyn Cincinnati clubs as exploiters tied to New York revenues.
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Johnstone
New York
Chicago
National League
New Maris Club
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Disorder at Polo Grounds as umpire is attacked
New York reports a violent disturbance after a game between New York and Chicago. Inspector Aweehey aided security to protect umpire Johnstone, who was struck. Emslie and Johnstone faced access issues. A forfeit 9 to 0 favored New York, amid a league dispute and calls for rule-based player-umpires.
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Aweehey
Johnatone
Sweeney
Johnatons
Johnstone Wad
Emsliz
Yenturday
Heydler
National League
Polo Grounds
Inhnatone
New York
Chicago
Murphy's Stand in National League Umpire Controversy
The National League clashes over umpire duties at Polo Grounds when Umpire Johnstone forfeited a championship game to Chicago after New York clubs were accused of denying him duty. Players Arthur Devlin and Manager McGraw faced suspensions amid attempts to replay a league title game. The dispute centers on league rules and accepted officials.
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National League
Es Fotlowa
Gateman Johnson
National Exhibition Company
National League of Basebell
Polo Grounds
New York
Potlain
Johnstone
Chicago
Arthur Devlin
McGraw
Sleo
Umpire barred and game forfeited after Chicago turmoil
The New York and Chicago clubs clash as Umpire Johnstone is barred by Police Inspector Sweeney and a 9 to 0 forfeit is declared by Strang to New York. Manager McGraw and announcers address a scattered crowd while rain checks are honored for other grounds games.
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Joe Humphreys
New York
Johnstone
Sweeney
Chicago
McGraw
Strang
Umpire Feud After Boston Pittsburg Game
Boston manager Fred Tenney clashed with NL umpire Kiem after a game at the South End grounds. Tenney sought balls claimed as club property and tried to search the umpire, leading to blows and a ball hitting Tenney in the face. Both men were marked and the incident to be reported to President Pulliam.
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Boston
Pittsburg
South End
Fred ‘Tenney
Kiem
Elem
Tenney
Pulliam
National League
Wagner Delivers Late Win For Pittsburg In Boston
Pittsburg defeats Boston 7 to 5 in a loosely played but tense game Wagner drives the winner with key batting while Bridwall’s gloves save the day. Beaumount, Tenney, Clarke, Wagner, Nealon and Ganley among those contributing hits in a tight contest at Wagner Park.
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Boston
Mass
Pittsburg
Wagner
Bridwall
Khoar Leach
Bridwell
Beaumont
Tenney
Clarke
Brain
Bates
Nealon
Howard
Ganley
Dolan
Ritchey
Needham
Gibson
Ostrovhel
Lynch
Withérup
Brown
Tolala
Witherup
Boston Wee
Gideon
Whagner
Witheup
Mr Klein
I Nour
McFarland Debuts Poorly as Cardinals Fold to Reds 8-1
In Brooklyn, Cincinnati defeated Brooklyn 8 to 1 as McFarland made his first Brooklyn appearance and was hit hard. The Cincinnati offense piled up four runs in the first and later solidified the victory with timely hits, while Brooklyn managed a lone run late in the game.
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Cardinals
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
McFarland
Cincinnat
RHO
Brooklyn Broae
Kelley
Maloher
Slegte Homme
Corcoran
Hummel
Ritter
Alperman
Jude
Ketley
Schler
Schlef
Huggins
McCarthy
Hummer
Beses
Balle
Wicker
Wiid Altch
Mr. Carpenter
Nationals Beat Tigers 6 5 In Tight Exhibition Showdown
Detroit struggles to repress the Nationals as Stahl drives in three timely runs and Siever falters. Washington rides timely hitting and strong defense to edge Detroit 6 to 5 in a clocklike effort.
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Stahl
Washington Post
Detroit
Nationals
Tigers
John" Eubank
Tizer Cub
Lowe
C. Jones
Altizer
Anderson
Twd
Schlafly
Wakefeld
Inds
Hughes
Comment on World of Sport Finds Comiskey in Contention
The column praises Comiskey and the White Sox for solid pitching and a strong lineup led by Jones, Davis, and Babell, while noting New York, Chicago, and Philadelphia teams and fan culture. It recounts season tensions, boxing purse talks in Goldfield, and a playful look at the national pastime’s appeal and a curious batsman rule question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Wonderful
Comiskey
Gif
Heatonis
Jones, Davis & Co
Naps
Grapew
jLarty
Chigago
Athletics
Yankees
Seaon
Gotham
West Tiree
Mack
Comiskey 4
Towne
Outaelder Dougherty
Fingers
Jones
Davie
Babell
Phiadelphia
White Sox
Poaltlan
Scranton Ball Team Encounters Two Narrow Escapes
Scranton Pa August 7 two near disasters marred the team trip to Troy. An engine breakdown at Carbon Dale halted travel and brakes prevented a serious crash. In Binghamton open freight car doors killed the train’s engineer before the party reached the park where a forfeited game was eventually played after delays explained. Frisco Police Team to Visit Gotham
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Scranton
Troy
Carbondale
Binghamton
N. C
Fort Washington Plans August Amateur Baseball Schedule
The Fort Washington baseball team seeks games on August 12 13 18 26 and 27 against Columbia Athletic Eastern Athletics BL Patrick's and Takoma Park Address dames T Costello Fort Washington Ma Kentucky Girl Identifies Assailant Miss Myrtle Pugate identifies John Cushenberry as her assailant in Madisonville Kentucky Aug 7 Mustenberry under arrest charged with the crime.
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Fort Washington
Columbia Athletic
Eastern Athletics
Patrick's
Takoma Park
Dames
T. Costello
Kentucky
Madisonville
Myrtle
Pugate
John Cushenberry
Mustenberry
Baseball Scores Across Leagues From Yesterday's Results
American League games saw Detroit 5 Washington 6 and Chicago 4 Philadelphia 0 with several rain posts and postponements. National League reports New York Chicago no game, Philadelphia 17 St Louis 6, Boston 5 Pittsburg 7, Brooklyn 1 Cincinnati none. Virginia and other leagues list multiple matchups with several rain delays and rescheduled games. standings show Philadelphia Detroit and Brooklyn near top amid scattered records.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cleveland
Hoston
Cincinnat
Eltsburg
St Louid
Virginia League
Spochburg
Danville
Worfolk
Glo
Roanoke
Richmos
Portamouth
Departmental League
Agriculture
AZ Interior
Fustice
Gst Gora
Navy
Treasury
Capital City League
Gag
Movelus
Ariingtons
St Stephen’s
Metropolie
Marquette
St Patrick
Trint
Holy Name
St. Dominic
St. Peters
More Auto Races Set by Hagerstown Promoter
Local promoter Ralph Le Mat of Hagerstown announces nine series of automobile races at the Hagerstown air grounds race track. On August 14 Barney Oldfield Eddie Bald and Raul Albert are to race in three five mile heats for a purse of 100 dollars. Exhibition events will be open to drivers from Washington and Baltimore.
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Goldfeld
Nev
Hana
Merlng
Wolan
Boxine
Ike
Jena
Hagerstown
Ralph le Mat
National League and city matchups headline busy sports card
Major league schedules list Washington at Detroit and New York at St. Louis with two games apiece. National League games feature Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Boston, and Cincinnati at Brooklyn. Other entries include Saratoga racing and a jumble of names and places like Portsmouth Lynchburg Richmond Norfolk Roanoke and Danvite Roanoke.
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Washington
Detroit
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Grevaland
New York
St. Louis
Portsmouth
Lynchburg
Richmond
Norfolk
Danvite
Roanoke
Ariel Crews Coming to Middle States Regatta
The Ariel Boat Club of Baltimore will be strongly represented in the Middle States regatta at Washington on Labor Day. The crew lineup includes Parvis Rolph bow Riote Sten La Banes Griffith Bohne Hood and Bobbett stroke with changes in the junior eight. Also noted are the senior four and intermediate four crews with stated members and training updates.
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Baltimore
Washington Post
Ariel Boat Club
Washington
Ty Wall
Bobbett
Bohne
Hood
Parvis Rolph
Riote
Sten
la Banes
Grifith
Howard
White
Preston Lewis
George Lewis
Disobedient Disqualified After Mohawk Selling Stakes Win
Saratoga Aug 7 Mohawk Selling Stakes results show McKittredge as 3 to 2 favorite winning the feature. Disobedient finished first but was disqualified for first turn interference with Yard and McKittredge, leading to Yard taking second. Multiple races featured short fields with three starters in the Mohawk Stakes and notable odds.
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Saratoga
McKittredge
Disobedient
Yard
McKittredgee
Don Inrique
Horner
Elilaloe
Kerner
Egrich
Gban
Stray
Yigner Mike
Willow Johnson
FusiMede
Grend Veilette
G Burns
Yada
Radike
Neptunus
Lady Ellisom
Edith James
Hurog
Sewell
Daley Frost
Crmmins
Iif
Marin
Martpose
Jezebel
Zudia
Xeonkstecia
Anne Segh
Pins and Needles
Windfall
Puritan Girl
Turlong McKittredge
Garer
Gamer
Fipth Rach
Ben Hodder
Shaw
Gatrick
Milter
California King
Garner
Sinth Rage
Firebrand
Hildebrand
Biller
Givorni Balerio
W Davis
Jomnetown
Licht~ Mats
At Dawn
Palmdate
Little Dock
Long Run
Orphan Pet
Diamond Chain
Hing Henry
Agent
Bluetie
Tipping
Fatinitza
Ingle Life
Missouri Takes Cup in Narragansett Bay Race
In Newport Rhode Island carnival day featured two sailing events. The twelve oared cutter race was won by Illinois in 18 minutes 10 seconds, beating Kearsarge by almost a minute. Missouri then won the sixteen oared Berkshire cup race in 19 50. Kentucky team finished second.
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Newport
Baitis
Illnois
Missouri
Narragansett Bay
Illinois
Kearsarge
Prines of
Satanita Wins King's Cup in Light Wind Race
At Cowes on August 7 under the Royal Yacht Squadron four entries contested the King's Cup. Satanita led early as Karlad finally crossed first, but Satanita won on time allowance with Meteor third and Cetonia retiring from the race.
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Buffalo
N.Y
Fort Erie
Bert
Osra
Jadey
Philogoe
Excuse Me
Algera
Manreo
Madoc
Sigmund
Lalonde
Charles Eastmar
True Boy
Tad
Matalan
Maggie Meckey
Ronge Livius
Roios Swift
Chandles
Eaw's
Cowes
Royal Yacht Squadron
Emperor William
Meteor
Maurice Fitzgerald
Satanita
James Pender
Kanad
Viscount Iveagh
Cetonia
Karlad
John English Set Back In Latonia Handicap
Cincinnati Aug 7 John English won the Free Handicap feature by a neck over The Minks but was disqualified for fouling Cal Fim Douglas before the judges. The Minks placed first with Cal Jum Douglas second and Old Stone third.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Latonia
John English
Minks
Cal
Fim Douglas
Cal Jum Douglas
Mies Anxious
Lady Lavish
Blackantia
Marthe Della Stella Elekborg
Bell Toone
Sonate
Pigurtha
Riverre
Jenmol
Ha Merimes
Jay Want Duessa
Beatrice Ki
Harold D
Helmeth
Camm
Anvil Chorus
Montalban
Lady Vicent
Demo
Yando
Clamor
Debbie Metntzre
Dr Frank
Piiad
Sulu
Vayor Johmaor
Tom Crowe
Martins
Matador
Mitehi Low Doracette
Franke Bul
Onsmile the Minks
Jam Douglas
Old Stone
Canain Bush
Roberts
John Enelish
Jain Emelish Dalshed Rat
Walther
Lexobme
Helen Maciln
Auil'drepe
Alzo
Intense
Lasene
Revolt
Hield Lark
Lad
Wina
Mum Als
Obzren
Oddoletta
Postman
Rubinon
Thiberius
Jobe
Otterta
King’s Guinea
Persistent Mixed Entries Highlight San Fara and Wes Race Card
Today's racing entries list a busy card with six races. Notable names include San Fara Wes Penrso Bill Philips Mickeway Old Faithful Confederate Zienap Watergrass and several others across handicap steeplechase and selling events. The Spinaway stakes for two-year-olds tops the card with a $10,000 purse featuring Hyperbole Court Dress Mentha and many others.
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San Fara
Wes
Penrso
Bill Philips
Mickeway
Jack Dolan
J. Old Faithful
Confederate
Zienap
Watergrass
Mackey Doeryer
Iff
Delcanta
Benen
Pioneer
Tae Doctor
Wil King
Ehony
Bregg
Rebo
Water Dog
Woolwich
Sir Russell
al. Powell
Putumant
Lucy Marie
Momentum
Debold
Marlin Rose
Sylvan Dixon
Nancy
End Fay
Quagga
Salvisa
Royal Lady
Magna Stevia
Latonia
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Ach
Emplie
Emslie
Johnston
Valids
Emshe
Uang
Chance
Ulrty
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Mucn
Murphy
Tme
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Grady
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Jett
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Sarifice
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OM Brown
Mr. Conway
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Crever
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Armour
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Ron Wins
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Aliitzer
Donovan
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Smith
Jone
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Onne Sebanter
Ever Lowe
Warner
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Sleser
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Chacter
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Hughen
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Lawe
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Kitlerankie
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al Powell
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