Umpires Under Fire as Cubs Slide and Old Guard Quakes
Sporting comment on how teams blame umpires when losing, contrasting Frank Chance’s tolerant stance with today’s Cubs, and noting Cy Young’s control as key to his success. The piece recalls 20 years of pennant races, cites players like Dineen Ferris Williams and Waddell, and projects St Louis and New York for the world pennant.
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St. Louis
Direen
Ferris
Williams
Waddsil
Browns
Dineen
Boston
New York
Waddell
McAleer
Wilmington Athletic Club Forms Ahead of Tri-State Team Move
Special to The Washington Post from Wilmington Delaware dated August 7 reports stock holders of the Wilmington Athletic Club organized to take over the local Tri-State League team. Directors named include David Snellenburg Frank B Massey U G Glick George Kerr and Harry P Joslyn with Glick Massey Joslyn and Kerr elected president vice president and treasurer respectively. Incorporator Harry D Dilton is not among the officers. The new owners expect to assume control when the club returns home next Wednesday and manager O Rourke will be retained.
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Wasington Post
Wilmington
Del
Wilmington Athletic Club
David Snellenburg
Frank B Massey
U G. Glick
George ‘H. Kerr
Harry P. Joslyn
Ir Glick
Massey
Joslyn
Kerr
Baseball results and upcoming games in the American League
Yesterday's results show Washington over Chicago and New York over Detroit while Cleveland, Philadelphia, St Louis, and Boston posted various scores. Today's schedule features Washington at Detroit, Philadelphia at Cleveland, New York at Chicago, Boston at St Louis, and Detroit at St Louis. Standings list several teams with wins and losses.
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Chicago
Boston
Detroit
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Washington
New York
St. Louis
St Lo
National League standings and rain delays for Cincinnati and rivals
National League results show Cincinnati defeating New York and Brooklyn 5 to 3 while Chicago and Philadelphia battle rain delays. Standings list Cincinnati at about .615 with 37 wins, New York around .500, Boston at .500, and Brooklyn mid .372, with St Louis at .337 and Philadelphia at .564.
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Cincinnati
New York
Brooklyn
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburg
St. Touvia
St. Louis
Pet
Plank Shuts Out Tigers In Detroit Contest
Detroit cannot solve Plank as Donovan pitches well for Philadelphia. An error by Schmidt and a misjudged fly by Mcintyre allow two runs in the ninth. Hartsel and Jim Collins standout for Philadelphia, with Nicholls driving in the only runs for Detroit. Final score Philadelphia six to one.
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Detroit
Mich
Plank
Donovan
Schmidt
Mcintyre
Hartsel
Jim Collins
Nelding
Detroit Abhoab
Phila Abhoald Jones
O Waerthel
Schaefer
Oldring
Bre OG Crawford
Collins
Murphy
Assman
Davis
Oughlin
J Collins
Schmult
Nicholls
Thomas
Powers
Philadelphia
Frank
Sagriice
Mit—Nonavan
Barjee— Donovan
P i Collins
E_ Collins
Don Man
Bo Donovan
Prank
Mr Connolly
Boston Shut Out as Chicago Tops Red Sox 7 0
Chicago defeated Boston 7 to 0 with wild pitching limiting the Red Sox to a single runner reaching second base. Sullivan and McConnell retired after being hit, and Chicago pitchers held Boston to two earned runs amid miscues and errors. Hahn Dougherty and Anderson driven in key runs for Chicago while Boston stranded runners throughout the game.
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Chicago
Boston
Sulivan
McConnell
Ghiregs
Anderson
O D Sullivan
Davis
Ol Gessier
Parent
O Thoney
Sullivans
O[stahl
Walsh
Burchell
T Arellanes
Tebads
Jones
Hahn
Dougherty
Date
W. Sullivan
Tain Alllsts
Aretlanes
Hug—Jones
Yaunehli
Dougher Doubis
Anderson Geaster
Areilanea
Hess
Arclazes
Piteho
Bureboli
Arellanes
Walah
Messrs
Sheridan
Egan Tine
Eeusegeone
Lynchburg
Red Sox
Shoemakers
Reid
Baila
Riggs
Fisher
Scorriehburg
Danville
Sweeney
Ul Dnyle
Bowen
Grydeman
Armstrong
U Henn
Hooier
Armatrong
Haley Hennand
Thackara
Loos
Balis
Messrs Hennager
McKeever
Reds Beat Superbass in Cincinnati Victory
Brooklyn 3 joins Cincinnati 5 as Lumley scores on Jordans seventh inning homer. Huggins and Paskert contribute with multiple hits as Cincinnati tops Brooklyn in a delayed start due to rain. Pitchers Rucker and Holmes allow limited runs, with Jordan belting a home run and Lumley driving in the go ahead run. Umpires Rudderham and Johnston officiate a 1 hour 43 minute game.
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Cincinnati
Brookly
Jordan
Lumley
Brooklyn
Cincinnti
Donovan
Huggins
Dummel
Paskett
Mitchell
Geogie McLean
Rucker
Cincinnaci
Lober
Paskert
O& Rucker
Holmes
Passert
McLean
Senlel
Ewing
Lamley
Lobert
Cit Hares
Balix
Hucker
Moessts Rudderham and
Johnstome
Smith Drives In Cleveland Win Over Washington
In Cleveland’s Aug 7 game against Washington, Charley Smith fueled a 3-1 victory with key hits and a fateful fifth inning. Freeman’s wild throw and Milan’s strong plate throw helped hold the Naps to one run. Joss pitched fairly, while Unglaub was benched after a controversial play, as Nap errors limited scoring opportunities.
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Freeman
Milan
Urglayb
Washington Post
Cleveland
Ohio
Charley Smith
Addie Joss
Naps
Josh Clarke
Clarke
Joss
Washington
Larry Lajoie
Smith
Street
Shipke
Ganley
Hinchman
Lajoie
Dus
Stovall
Nig Clarke
Altizer
Kenter
Silk O'Laughlin
Nationals
Unglaub
Hic Cates
Iame
Edmonston
Sik
Gafe
McBride
Inglaut
Ing Jlaub
O'Louhglin
Cates
Bradley
Turner
Mz Belde
Jerry
Genley
J Clarke
Hinchmad
Doulie
Itannod Street
Parker Bridget Clearance Sale Slashes Suit and Pant Prices
Not a suit or pair of pants are exempt they all must go This store holds a twice yearly clearance sale to move entire stock at decisive reductions The Parker Bridget energy and enterprise backs aggressive pricing including $12 suits $9 $15 suits $10 75 $18 suits $12 75 and $20 suits $14 25 plus pants discounts across several price points.
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Parker-Bridget
St Vincent Loses Hard Fight to Turnerites 5 to 3
St Vincent's dropped a close Marquette League contest to the Turnerites by 5 to 3 after two runs in the sixth inning. Symanoskie and McMahon pitched well for St Vincent's as Turnerites scored on two hits, a walk, an error and a wild throw. The chart lists Turnerites players like Kateman and Berhans, with Spalding driving in runs. The Manhattan standings section follows, noting teams such as WwWL and St Joseph's with records and percentages.
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Turnerites
St. Vincent’s
Symamnoskie
McMahon
St Vint's
Miller
Kateman
Blabop
OjMount
Rt Brewer
Oberhans
Sehater
UyTurner
Broome
NjScriver
Blackert
M’cormick
Dely
O Hoffman
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Bym'shie
O.mcmahon
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Turneriter
Dishop
Schafer
Schriver
McCormick
Spalding
Symanoskie
Jills
Ay McMahon
Symanoskle
Bishop
MomMt
Brewer
Miler
Mr. Cleveland
Lawmakers Go to Pieces
In Richmond Roanoke wins 3 0 as Morrissey limits Richmond to few hits. Sparks struggles while Kanzler, Line, and King contribute for Roanoke. A second game notes Red Sox beat Shoemakers 3 0 in Lynchburg with Reid tossing a complete game and sparse offense for Danville.
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Richmond
Roanoke
Morrissey
Sparks
Scote
Heffron
Ostehr
King
Kanzler
Specks
O McGhee
Roangke
Rune
Lohr
Hessler
McMahon
Sderifico
Heffran
Lipe
Kunkle
Kanzger
McGhee
Alnter
Mr. Mace
Pagers Display Speed at Kalamazoo Grand Circuit Meet
Kalamazoo Mich Aug 1 Dar Key Hal won final heat of 2 03 class pacers purse 2000. Copa de Oro 2 08 14 pace 2 minute event seen slow time 2 11 4 due to heat racing pattern. Teasel won 2 14 trot in straight heats. Judge Castile suspended for 10 days for not trying to win second heat.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Darkey Hal
Wade
Cuatation
Mel Mahon
Aallegian
Teasel
George Castile
George Castle
Queen of Woodcliffe
Joseph Gahagan
Boom
Allan Downes
Commodore Hutson
Geers
J i Grogs
Loomis
Chaillé Thomas
Gr. G
Gahanad
Murray M
Murphy
Liar Hal Brownie
Hamist
Snow
Reid
Nutwood Wilkes
Patron
Durfee
Spit
Tartar
Benenza
Thomas
Ante
Ech
McLane
Red King
G Buckbee
Mise
Georgie
Shaughran
Riot Averted as Fight Breaks Out at Winston-Salem Game
Riot narrowly averted after a crowd clash between Winston and Greensboro fans in Winston-Salem. Greensboro supporters carried a large flag into the grandstand. Winston youths grabbed it, leading to a rough fight. Police were called, two Greensboro men J. G. Penny and Thomas Murray were arrested and posted bonds for appearances before the recorder. Penny allegedly struck Winston boy John Neal, who was an innocent bystander.
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Winston Salem
Washington Post
N. C
Greensboro
J. GC. Penny
Thomas Murray
Recorder
Penny
John Neal
Winston
Neal
Amateur games today across local leagues
Capital City League St Stephen s facing Columbia at Capital City Park. Marquette League St Joseph s meets Turnites on Thirteenth and D streets northeast. Commercial League Goldenberg vs National Bieoths at Supply Co eighth street and Florida avenue northeast. Independence League Twining vs Ninth Street at McDevitt s end. R RY M A League Coachgara vs Station at Fifth street and Florida ageing northeast. Columbia League Independence vs Eckington s at Sixth end D Streets northeast.
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Capital City League
St. Stephen’s
Columbia
Capital City Park
Marquette
St. Joseph's
Turnetites
D Streets
Commercial League
Goldenberg
National Bieeths
Supply Co
Eighth Street
Miorida
Avenue Northeast
Independence League
Twining
Ninth Street
McDevitt
Coachgara
Station
Fifth Street
Florida
Columbia League
Independence
Eckingtons
Turnerites
St. Vincent's
Thirteenth
Wm. Hohn & Co
Manhattans
Wath
Glaeperille
YMC
Florida Avenue
Marquette League clinches win over St Vincent's 6 0
Yesterday's results list multiple league games with Marquette League's 6 0 victory over St Vincent's and several schedule disruptions including postponed exhibitions and forfeited games due to wet grounds.
Nescos Meet Marines In Marquette League Double Header
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the Marines and Nescos will open a double header at American League park. Nescos lead the Commercial League and the tilt could influence post season seeding. In the second game Rockville and Brookland clash in a decisive fifth game. Brookland won the first two.
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National Park
Marines
Eaders
National Electric Supply Company
Néet
Wnescos
Washington Cricketers Prepare for Baltimore Match
Keen interest surrounds the Washington club as they face the Sons of St. George Cricket Club in Baltimore on August 16. After six games this season the Washingtonians have three wins and a practice match today at Wash Penn club grounds to select players for the next game. New cricketers have joined the club and officers aim to field a strong team for the Baltimore clash. All cricketers and enthusiasts are invited to the grounds.
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Washington Cricketers
Baltimore
Sons of St. George Cricket Club
Washingtonians
Wash Penn
Chevy Chase Circle
Baltimoreans
Smith May Referee Ketchell Thomas Fight
Special report from San Francisco says Eddie Smith of Oakland is considered satisfactory by both sides to referee the Ketchell Thomas bout and is likely named. Smith refereed their first clash at Marysville and drew praise. Attell says Moran should fight if she is taught, prompting belief the match may be canceled and a formal declaration of off on Wednesday night.
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Washington
San Francisco
Cal
Ketchell-Thomas
Eddie Smith
Oakland
Smith
Marysville
Land
Attell
Moran
Jim Jeffries
Jack Welch
Minor League Standings and Results Across Leagues
Baseball standings and game outcomes from American Association South Atlantic Southern Tri-State and New York State leagues. Teams such as Louisville Minneapolis Indianapolis Columbus St Paul Milwaukee Kansas City Providence Newark Rochester Baltimore Toronto Jersey City Savannah Macon Nashville Memphis New Orleans Birmingham Atlanta Reading Harrisburg Trenton Johnstown Lancaster Williamsport Danville Lynchburg Roanoke Norfolk and Syracuse are listed with win loss and percentage figures. several games noted as postponed or played in rain.
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American Association
Louisville
Minneapolis
Indianapolia
Kansas City
Toledo
Milwaukee
Columbus
St Paul FL
Indianapolis
Holwaukee
Paul
St. Paul
Boston
Providence
Monreal
Batimore
Art Jtaronta
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Jersey City
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Montreal
Bet
Nashville
Memphis BO
New Orleans
Little Rock
Brobile
Momesomers
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Birmingham
Nasavile
Avartz
Montgoméry
Memphis
Little Roch
Mobile
Williamsport
Reading
Harrisburg
Trenton
Johnstown
Altoone
Lancaster
Wilmington
Wilmngton
Altoous-Witlarmport
Lencaster
Mt Johnstown
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